Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Casablanca

   • Arrive at Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport.

   • Meet your driver/guide holding a sign with “Tiziri Travel” at the arrival terminal.

   • Transfer to your hotel in Casablanca (approx. 1 hour drive).

   • Check in and rest after your international flight.

   Overnight at a hotel in Casablanca.

2. Day 2: Casablanca – Rabat – Chefchaouen

   • Begin the day with breakfast at the hotel.

   • Visit the Hassan II Mosque, the largest mosque in Africa with a 210-meter minaret.

   • Drive to Rabat (approx. 1 hour), Morocco’s capital.

   • Visit the Chellah Necropolis, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Oudaya Kasbah, and the Royal Palace gateway.

   • Continue the drive to Chefchaouen through scenic mountain roads (approx. 4 hours).

   • Arrive in the white and blue city of Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains.

   • Check in and relax for the evening.

   Overnight at a hotel or riad in Chefchaouen.

3. Day 3: Chefchaouen – Fes

   • Enjoy a self-guided morning walk through the blue-painted alleys of Chefchaouen.

   • Visit local artisan workshops, the kasbah, and the Great Mosque with its octagonal minaret.

   • Have lunch in a local restaurant.

   • Depart for Fes in the early afternoon (approx. 4 hours drive).

   • Arrive in Fes and check in to your accommodation.

   Overnight at a hotel or riad in Fes.

4. Day 4: Fes City Tour with Local Guide

   • Begin a guided tour of Fes at 09:30 AM.

   • Visit the Royal Palace gate and the 14th-century Jewish Quarter (Mellah).

   • Explore Fes el-Bali, the UNESCO-listed ancient medina.

   • Enter through Bab Bou Jeloud (Blue Gate) and discover the Al Quaraouiyine University and Al-Attarine Madrasa.

   • Visit the Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts and Crafts.

   • Observe leather-making at the Chouara Tannery from a panoramic viewpoint.

   • End the tour with a visit to a tile and pottery cooperative.

   Overnight at a hotel or riad in Fes.

5. Day 5: Fes – Ifrane – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga (Sahara Desert)

   • Depart Fes and head south through the Middle Atlas Mountains.

   • Stop at Ifrane, known as the Switzerland of Morocco.

   • Continue to Azrou and visit the cedar forest inhabited by Barbary macaques.

   • Drive to Midelt (approx. 2 hours), then continue through the Ziz Valley and Ziz Gorges.

   • Take scenic stops along the way for photos.

   • Arrive in Merzouga by late afternoon.

   • Begin a camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes to your desert camp.

   • Enjoy dinner under the stars and Berber music by the campfire.

   Overnight at a desert camp in Merzouga.

6. Day 6: Merzouga – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley

   • Wake early to witness sunrise over the Sahara dunes.

   • Camel trek back to the Merzouga village.

   • Rejoin your driver and depart for the Todra Gorges.

   • Optional stops in Rissani to visit the Mausoleum of Moulay Ali Cherif and Erfoud for a fossil workshop visit.

   • Arrive in Todra Gorges for lunch and a short guided walk through the gorge and palm groves.

   • Drive through the Dades Valley, known for its “monkey toes” rock formations and ancient kasbahs.

   Overnight at a guesthouse overlooking the Dades Valley.

7. Day 7: Dades – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech

   • After breakfast, drive along the Route of a Thousand Kasbahs.

   • Visit Kalaat M’Gouna, the Valley of Roses, and a local rose product cooperative.

   • Continue to Ouarzazate and explore the cinematic Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah (UNESCO World Heritage Site).

   • Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2260 meters).

   • Stop at a Berber women’s cooperative to learn about Argan oil production.

   • Arrive in Marrakech by evening.

   Overnight at a hotel or riad in Marrakech.

8. Day 8: Marrakech City Tour with Local Guide

   • Meet your local guide at 09:30 AM for a full-day guided city tour.

   • Visit the Koutoubia Mosque (exterior only) and Bahia Palace.

   • Stroll through the old medina and explore traditional souks and spice streets.

   • Visit Ben Youssef Madrasa, known for its Islamic architecture and historic significance.

   • Optional visit to Le Jardin Secret (entrance ticket not included).

   • Enjoy a lunch break at a recommended local restaurant (at your leisure).

   Optional afternoon visit to Majorelle Garden (advance ticket required).

   Overnight at a hotel or riad in Marrakech.

9. Day 9: Marrakech – Casablanca Airport

   • At a scheduled time, depart for Casablanca International Airport for your outbound flight.

   • Reflect on the unforgettable journey through Morocco's imperial cities, mountains, desert, and kasbahs.

   • End of tour.