Itinerary
Touch down in historic Casablanca, stroll through modern Rabat, fall in
love with the Blue City of Chefchaouen and experience the grandeur of
Fez. Cross the Atlas Mountains to Midelt and Erfoud and enter the desert
of Erg Chebbi. Pass through the Gorges of Todra and the Route of the
Kasbah until you reach the fortress of Ait Ben Haddou in Ouarzazate. End
your tour in colorful Marrakech.
1st Day: US - Night on board
Arrive at your US departure airport, ready for a flight to Casablanca.
Night on board.
Important: If your outbound flight leaves at dawn (before 04:00) you
must arrive at the airport the night before the selected departure day.
2nd Day: Casablanca
Arrive in Casablanca and transfer * to the hotel. Casablanca,
immortalised in the famous movie, is a port city and commercial hub in
western Morocco, located on the Atlantic Coast. Dinner and overnight
stay in Casablanca. **
* The transfer to the hotel upon arriving at the airport may be shared
with other travelers in your tour group. A guide will be there to meet
you just outside of the airport but you may be required to wait before
leaving for the hotel, depending on the flight arrival times.
For your convenience, you can choose to book a private airport transfer
at a time that suits you best, which you can add to your reservation
during the next step of the booking process.
** Dinner is not included if you arrive after 8:00 pm.
You will have the option to add early check-in on arrival in the next
step of the booking process. To guarantee optional services, we
recommend that you add them to your current booking, as they are subject
to availability.
3rd Day: Casablanca - Rabat - Asilah - Tangier
Breakfast at the hotel. Today, get to know iconic Casablanca and enjoy a
city tour where you can marvel at the Art Deco buildings and the Dar El
Baida White House before visiting the Mohammed V Square and the upmarket
Anfa district. Leave in the direction of Rabat to visit the Kasbah of
the Oudayas, a citadel that is located to the north of the city. This
fortress retains its Arab character of narrow alleys with white and blue
façades that lead to viewpoints from which there are incredible views of
the Atlantic coast Visit the astounding Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum
of Mohammed V. After the visit, travel to Asilah, founded in Phonecian
times, before finally arriving in the bustling port-city of Tangier.
Check-in to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay in Tangier.
Activities included: Casablanca City Tour & Highlights of Rabat and
Asilah
4th Day: Tangier - Chefchaouen - Ouazzane - Meknes - Fez
Breakfast at the hotel. Begin the day with a panoramic tour of the city,
before heading to the Rif Mountains and to the blue city of Chefchaouen,
one of Morocco's most photographed cities. Continue to Ouazzane, a city
known for its spiritual significance to Sufism, before arriving in the
imperial city of Meknes, founded by Moulay Ismail and a UNESCO World
Heritage Site. Enjoy a panoramic tour of the city including the Mellah
Jewish Quarter, Bab Mansour Gate and the Mausoleum of Moulay.*
Afterwards, continue to Fez to check-in to your hotel. Dinner and
overnight stay in Fez.
* Please note: The city of Meknes is currently undergoing extensive
renovation works and no date has been set for their completion. Many of
the city's landmarks are inaccessible and/or hidden behind protective
covering, but your guide will endeavour to show you as much of the city
as possible during your visit.
5th Day: Fez
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a full day tour of Fez, considered the
centre of Islam in Morocco. It is the intellectual and religious capital
of the country. Begin with a panoramic view from one of the hills
surrounding the city, then visit the bronze doors of the Royal Palace
and walk into the medina to visit Medersas, the centre of Koranic
studies. Explore the workshops in the artisan neighbourhoods. Walk along
the broad Boulevard of Mohamed V and stroll through the endless streets
of the world's largest medina. After the visit, return to the hotel.
Dinner and overnight stay in Fez.
Activities included: Full-Day Fes City Tour
6th Day: Fez - Midelt - Erfoud
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart through the gentle mountains of the
Middle Atlas, until you reach the city of Midelt, known for its apple
cultivation. Continue along a beautiful route and view Berber life first
hand. Arrive in Erfoud, at the edge of the great Sahara desert. Tonight,
you have the opportunity to spend the night in a Berber Jaima Camp of
your choice in the dunes of the Sahara.* Dinner and overnight stay in
Erfoud.
Estimated transfer time and distance 8h, 422Km.
* Optional Night in the Sahara Dunes. Take a 4x4 all-terrain vehicle to
reach the high dunes of Merzouga. Admire the magical sunset and spend
the night in a typical Berber Jaima Camp, with a traditional dinner
included.
Please note: If you would like to book this experience you must reserve
it in advance, up to 30 days before departure, as places are limited.
You will not be able to sleep in the hotel if you choose this optional
night at the camp.
Activities Optional: Night in the
Dunes of the Sahara
7th Day: Erfoud - Gorges of Todgha - Dades Valley - Kalaat M'Gouna -
Ouarzazate
Breakfast at the hotel. Today, visit the captivating Gorges of Todgha,
and the Dades Valley, to experience the natural wonders of this unique
landscape. Pass by ancient fortresses of red abode and lush oases before
arriving at the small Berber town of Kalaat M'Gouna, famous for its
roses and perfumes. Continue to Ouarzazate, a desert city and enjoy
dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel.
Estimated transfer time and distance 6h, 340Km.
Activities included: Gorges of Todgha & Dades Valley Excursion
8th Day: Ouarzazate - Ait Ben Haddou - Marrakech
Breakfast at the hotel. Embark on a visit to the Kasbah of Taourirt, the
former residence of the Pacha Glaoui called the Lord of the Atlas
Region. Continue to the majestic Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, declared a
World Heritage Site by UNESCO. This Kasbah, dotted with crenellated
towers, is considered one of the most beautiful in the country and has
often been a filming location for movies. In the afternoon, depart
across the High Atlas mountains en route to Marrakech. Arrive in
Marrakech, and spend the rest of the day exploring at your leisure.
Dinner and overnight stay in Marrakech.
Estimated transfer time and distance 5h, 200Km.
Activities included: Kasbahs of Ouarzazate & Ait Ben Haddou
9th Day: Marrakech
Breakfast at the hotel. Today, embark on an eye-opening tour of the
wonders of Marrakech, starting with the Minaret of the Koutoubia, from
the 13th century and the spiritual centre of Marrakech. Visit the Palace
of the Bahia, the residence of the old vizir, and known for its
intricate tile and wood carving decoration. Discover how spices and
argan oil are made in a local school before you head to the Jamaa el Fna
square home to the bustling souks, so typical of the city and full of
fruit vendors and stalls selling wicker baskets. Dinner and overnight
stay in Marrakech.
Activities included:Tour of the wonders of Marrakech
10th Day: Marrakech
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day at your leisure, explore the
abundance sights, sounds and aromas of sensational Marrkech. We
recommend haggling for authentic souvenirs in the souk, explore the
Kasbah and Mellah neighbourhoods or heading to the new town to discover
the oasis of the Jardin Majorelle. Dinner and overnight stay in
Marrakech.
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