Itinerary

1. Day 1: Casablanca – Rabat

   • Meet the tour staff at the designated hotel/riad.

   • Visit the Great Mosque, and Hassan II - one of the greatest monuments in the Islamic world.

   • Pay a quick visit to Place Mohammed V, United Nations Square, and the surroundings of the Royal Palace before walking along the Ain Diab cornice.

   • Have lunch at a chic local restaurant.

   • After lunch, drive to Rabat, Morocco’s administrative capital.

   • Upon arrival at Rabat, visit Mohammed V’s Mausoleum, Place des Oudayas, and Hassan Tower.

   • In the late afternoon, check-in at the hotel/riad at Rabat for dinner and overnight stay.

2. Day 2: Rabat – Meknes – Fes

   • After breakfast, pick up from hotel/riad, followed by a drive to the former imperial city of Fez (Fes).

   • Upon arrival, explore the Roman ruins of Volubilis, and Moulay Idriss, a sacred town.

   • After lunch, take the road to Meknes city, which was founded at the end of the 17th Century by Moulay Ismail.

   • Visit the Bab Mansour, Sahrij Souani, and old medina.

   • Next, return to Fez for dinner & overnight stay at a riad/hotel in Fez.

3. Day 3: Exploring Fes

   • After breakfast, go on a guided tour of the old Fez Medina, walking inside its alleys and small streets.

   • Enjoy a visit to Royal Palace gate and the Jewish quarter - the first Mellah built in Morocco.

   • Visit all major sites with cultural & historical significance, including the superb Al Qarawiyyin University, which is considered the oldest degree-granting university in the world.

   • Next, visit the tanneries in the region, followed by a visit to the Moulay Idriss Mausoleum.

   • After lunch at a traditional local Moroccan restaurant, visit the amazing tiles cooperative there. 

   • Later, enjoy beautiful views over the whole Medina quarter area of Fez.

   Dinner & overnight stay at a hotel/riad.

4. Day 4: Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Rissani – Merzouga

   • After an early breakfast, head to the middle-Atlas mountains through Ifrane and Azrou.

   • Visit the Cedre Gouraud Forest to spot Barbary apes (Monkeys).

   • Then, drive past several towns and get an opportunity to view nomads- people living in tents.

   • Later, see the volcanic rocks in the region.

   • Stop at Midelt to enjoy lunch meal.

   • After lunch, cross Tizi N’Talghomt Pass while enjoying and exploring panoramic views, and also cross Ziz Gorge and tunnel.

   • Near the Errachidia town, watch Barrage Hassan-Al-Dakhil that is known for its turquoise-blue water.

   • Continue driving towards Erfoud. On the way, stop to enjoy an excellent view of Aoufous Palmeraie over Ziz River.

   • Arrive at Erfoud, and check in to designated accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.

5. Day 5: Tour around Erg Chebbi Desert

   • In the morning, commence the day's tour with a visit to nomadic people in their tents to learn more about desert life.

   • Next, visit the Gnaoua people, who were originally slaves from Sudan, and now are residing in this region. While here, listen to their music, learn about their culture & lifestyle, and more.

   • Depending on the season, visit the Lake of Merzouga to see its population of flamingos.

   • Later in the afternoon, drive to desert camp within sand-sea of Erg-Chebbi. Enjoy the beauty of the Sahara desert- sunset and golden dunes.

   Dinner & overnight stay at accommodation or desert camp.

6. Day 6: Merzouga – Todgha Gorge – Boumalne Dades – El-Kelaâ M’Gouna – Ouarzazate

   • Wake up early to enjoy a desert sunrise, followed by breakfast.

   • Return to the hotel for a relaxing hot shower, and prepare for the next tour round.

   • Head towards Ouarzazate via Todgha Gorge, Boumalne -Dades, Kelaâ M’Gouna, Skoura.

   • Then, discover Todgh-a-gorges and walk through the splendid place while enjoying views of high rock walls.

   • Explore the wonderful urban community of Boumalne Dadès, and have lunch.

   • Later, drive towards El Kelâa-M’gouna, a valley of 1000 Kasbahs, and Skoura palmeraie.

   • Finally, arrive at Ouarzazate, and spend some time admiring the Taourirt- Kasbah, built by the Glaoui dynasty.

   Dinner and overnight stay at a riad.

7. Day 7: Ouarzazate – Ait BenHaddou Kasbah – High Atlas – Marrakech

   • After breakfast, visit Atlas films Studios before visiting the Aït Benhaddou village, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

   • Upon arrival at the village, see the Kasbah situated uphill around the fertile Ounila River. The place is famous for serving as a film shooting location for several movies, such as The Message, Jesus of Nazareth, Jewel of the Nile, Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator, and The Mummy.

   • Continue driving to Telouet.

   • Upon arrival at Telouet, take a short break for lunch and relaxation, followed by a visit to the magnificent Kasbah of Telouet.

   • Travel across the Tizi N’ Tichka road, and get a chance to take photos and enjoy scenes of the High-Atlas Mountains, along with Berber villages on the way.

   • Arrive at Marrakech and transfer to riad/hotel.