Your Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech
Welcome to Marrakech! We will spend today exploring the city to see what it has to offer. We will visit sites such as Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace, and Majorelle Garden to learn more about the history, significance, and architecture of these places. Observe the everyday life as we weave through the medina and be dazzled by the colourful wares of the friendly shop keepers, ranging from the spices to fresh produce and Moroccan slippers.
In the evening, you may wish to join in the hustle and bustle of the night market at the famous Jemaa El-Fna square where there is something going on anywhere you turn. Soak in the atmosphere and be fascinated by the storytellers, the acrobats, and the musicians amidst the organized chaos.
Accommodation
4 stars hotel: Dellarosa Boutique Hôtel or Kech Boutique Hôtel or similar
* Hotel is subject to availability and may be changed at the end of the tour
(NB. Hotel check-in is usually at any time after 3pm)
Day 2: Marrakech – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley
We will pick you up from your hotel in the morning and drive towards the Dades Valley. As we make our way through the High Atlas Mountains via the spectacular Tizi n Tichka pass, marvel at the stunning landscape of rugged beauty and the picturesque Berber villages – get your cameras ready! And if the friendly village children wave at you, remember to wave back.
We head towards Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has been the filming backdrop for Hollywood movies such as Gladiator, which won the 73rd Academy Award for Best Picture, and the fantasy TV series Game of Thrones.
After the visit, we proceed to lunch before resuming our journey towards Ouarzazate, passing through the Valley of Roses along the way to the Dades Valley.
Upon arrival at the Dades Valley, we will have dinner and spend the night at the riad. Riad, an Arabic word that means “gardens”, nowadays is usually a traditional guesthouse constructed around one central courtyard.
Accommodation
Riad hotel: Auberge Atlas Dades or similar
Meals Included
Breakfast
Dinner
Day 3: Dades Gorge – Todra Gorge – Merzouga – Erg Chebbi
In the morning we will make our way towards Merzouga, the gateway to Erg Chebbi where the fiery orange sand dunes of the Sahara Desert await. On route, we will travel through the town of Tinghir to visit the Todra Gorge, which is known to be one of the most spectacular canyons around the world. After the visit, we proceed to lunch before going onwards to Erfoud.
At Erfoud, we will visit a local fossil craft workshop and head to Merzouga thereafter. Upon arrival at Merzouga, we will store our luggage at a local hotel and leave our modern transport to become true explorers traversing the Erg Chebbi sand dunes on camel backs to arrive at our camp site. Here, we will sit on the sand dunes to admire the beautiful sunset – but this is not yet the end as the night is about to begin.
At night, we will enjoy dinner at our camp site by the fire with drumming music, songs, laughter, and most of all, be mesmerized by the stars before retiring for the night in your Berber tent.
Accommodation
Luxury tent: Sahara Sky Luxury Camp or similar
* Hotel is subject to availability and may be changed at the end of the tour
Meals Included
Breakfast
Dinner
Day 4: Erg Chebbi – Merzouga – Midelt – Ifrane – Fes
Wake up an hour early to live an hour more – we encourage you to rise early to witness sunrise over the Sahara and welcome a new day of adventure.
After breakfast, we will depart from the desert on our camels and return to the hotel at Merzouga for a shower before heading out towards Fes. We will travel through Erfoud, Aoufous and the Ziz Valley in Errachidia to the mineral mining town of Midelt for lunch.
After lunch, we will drive through the cedar forest of Azrou and stop to play with the friendly Barbary Apes. We then continue to make our way through the Middle Atlas Mountains before arriving at Ifran to experience the Moroccan Switzerland.
Thereafter, we continue to make our way to Fes and will have dinner at the hotel on arrival.
Accommodation
4 stars hotel: Riad Au 20 Jasmins Fes or Similar (2 night)
* Hotel is subject to availability and may be changed at the end of the tour
Meals Included
Breakfast
Day 5: Fes – Volubilis – Meknes – Chefchaouen
Today we will explore the city of Fes.
We will visit the 16th century Borj Sud fortress, which faces Borj Nord. Built as a military monument, the fortress offers a commanding view of the city from the south. From here, we head on to a pottery cooperative to learn the art of Moroccan pottery and mosaic making from the skilled artisans. We will also visit the exterior of the Royal Palace of Fes and the Jnan Sbil Gardens.
The highlight of our Fes visit will undoubtedly be our walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site – the Medina of Fes, which is still very much an integral part of the everyday life of the people of Fes. You will be guided through the maze of narrow walkways and alleys with shops on both sides, ranging from fruit sellers to barber shops and many more. You may even run into a donkey or two going about their goods delivery rounds as you navigate your way through the Medina!
After lunch, we depart from Fes and head to the UNESCO World Heritage site at Volubilis, where the best preserved Roman archaeological site in Morocco is located. Look out for the remains of the mosaics and imagine the glorious Roman past as you walk through the site.
After the Volubilis visit, we head on to Chefchaouen, the blue pearl of Morocco that nestles in the Rif mountains. We will have dinner and stay overnight at Chefchaouen.
Accommodation
4 stars hotel: Riad El Palacio & Spa or Similar
* Hotel is subject to availability and may be changed at the end of the tour
Meals Included
Breakfast
Day 6: Chefchaouen – Rabat – Casablanca
In the morning, we will set off on a walking tour in Chefchaouen with some free time thereafter for you to wander off and explore the beautiful blue washed town. Notice the colorful flowerpots standing proudly against the wall of blue, the nonchalant cats sitting on the steps and the local kids playing in the alley. We are certain you will take many Instagram worthy pictures!
After Chefchaouen tour, we travel to Rabat, the capital of Morocco. We will visit Mohammed V Mausoleum, the grand tomb of past Moroccan kings that is watched over by the royal guards, the Hassan Tower, an unfinished minaret together with hundreds of columns of an incomplete mosque.
After visiting Rabat, we will drive on to Casablanca where we will have dinner and spend the night.
Accommodation
4 stars hotel: Oum Palace Hôtel & Spa or Similar (1 night)
* Hotel is subject to availability and may be changed at the end of the tour
Meals Included
Breakfast
Day 7: Casablanca – Marrakech
In the morning, we will visit the majestic Hassan II Mosque, the largest mosque in Africa that is located by the Atlantic Ocean. Unlike most mosques in Morocco, Hassan II Mosque allows visitors of all faith an opportunity to enter and visit respectfully. Admire the intricate architecture, watch the sunlight stream in through the windows and feel the sense of peace within.
After the visit, we will drive to Marrakech or transfer you to Casablanca airport. We bid you farewell and hope we will have the opportunity again to show you more of Morocco the next time.
Meals Included
Breakfast