Day 1: Casablanca – Rabat
You will meet me at Casablanca Mohamed V airport, where you will start a one-week Morocco itinerary full of contrasts and surprises. In Casablanca, we will visit the Hassan II mosque, the biggest mosque accessible to non-Muslims. After that, continue to Rabat. Check into the hotel..
Day 2: Rabat – Meknes – Fez
Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, hire a local guide for a tour of Rabat, the administrative capital of Morocco. Rabat is modern and spacious, with lovely gardens. The visit includes the Hassan Tower, the façades of the royal palace, and the Oudaya Kasbah. Then, transfer to Meknes. Meknes is one of the four Moroccan imperial cities beside Rabat, Fes, and Marrakech. It holds the Ville Nouvelle and the Medina. It was the capital of Sultan Moulay Ismail, who built massive, long walls surrounding the imperial city. Sightseeing of Meknes with a local guide includes: • The Moulay Ismail mausoleum. • The Bab Mansour. • The Jewish cemetery. • The old cereal storage rooms. We drive to Fez via the ruins of Volubilis..
Day 3: Fez sightseeing
Fez or Fes is the first Moroccan imperial city. It holds a wealth of attractions and is described as the spiritual centre of Morocco. The Karaouiyin University of Fez is considered among the oldest in the world. Hiring a local guide in Fez is essential to have a complete visit. You start the journey with a visit to the royal palace, ceramics, and poetry, as well as by looking at handmade artefacts. After that, you'll move with your guide to explore the Tanneries and the vibrant alleys of the old quarter. You will admire the bustling streets of the Medina where merchants open their shops and Bazars. After an active journey in the souk & Medina, we take you back to your hotel..
Day 4: Fez – Merzouga
After breakfast, we depart for the Merzouga desert. On the way, we cross the town of Immouzzar Kander, a summer resort and a city that gives out the Sais plains. Then, we continue through Ifrane, which is famous for the University of Al Akhawayn (the brothers' university) and the royal palace. We stop in the Azrou cedar forest, where we take pictures of the macaque monkeys. After that, we head to Midelt for lunch. We keep moving through the High Atlas Mountains and cross Errachida, Erfoud, famous for its fossil preparation. Continue driving the rest of the itinerary to Merzouga to see the sunset over the dunes. Overnight in a campfire with Berber music..
Day 5: Merzouga – Todgha gorges – Boumalne Dades
As an option, the camp staff will wake you up for lovely sunrise pictures over the sand dunes. Later, you'll have breakfast and start trekking to the town, where you'll set off for the valley of Dades. Departure to Dades Gorges, stopping in Rissani to visit the local Market. Pass via Erfoud and Tinjedad (lunch) and end up in Todgha Gorges. We devote some time to walking among the cliffs of Todgha Gorges and along the Todgha River, where we exchange the heat of the Sahara desert with the cool weather of the Atlas Mountains. We keep moving to Dades Valley. Check into the hotel..
Day 6: Boumalne de Dades – Ouarzazate – Marrakech
After breakfast, we drive to Marrakech. On the way, we cross the town of Kalaa Mgouna, where the festival of roses is held every year. After this, we continue from Ouarzazate to Ait Benhaddou village. The city is known for the famous Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, which UNESCO has declared a world heritage site. The Kasbah is considered an important movie set, and many films have been shot there. Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, and more recent movies are among them. After lunch, we drive the rest of our way to Marrakech via the Tichka Pass (2260m). After a while, you'll arrive at Marrakech in the early evening and be guided to your hotel..
Day 7: Marrakech sightseeing
Today, time is devoted to exploring the red city of Marrakech. We begin the visit with a local guide in the Majorelle Gardens. Take a walk to visit the Koutoubia Mosque, the Saadyin tombs, the Bahia Palace, and the busiest street in Medina. The afternoon is for leisure. Moreover, you might walk and enjoy the open spectacle of the Djemaa el Fna main square, where you can attend a non-stop performance. Musicians, acrobats, storytellers, water sellers, the scent of Barbecue, orange jus… all give the place a high reputation—night in Riad..
Day 8: Marrakech- airport
Breakfast at the hotel, and at the appropriate time, we will transfer you to Casablanca airport for your flight home..
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