Day 1 – Casablanca, Rabat and Chefchaouen
Your journey begins with collection from your hotel or Casablanca Airport early morning .Meet your local driver and depart for Rabat, Morocco’s elegant capital city on the Atlantic coast.
During your visit to Rabat, discover some of the city’s most important landmarks, including the impressive Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V. Enjoy some free time to admire the traditional architecture and take photographs before continuing north.
Travel through the beautiful landscapes of northern Morocco towards Chefchaouen, the famous Blue Pearl of Morocco. On arrival, check in at your hotel and enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure. Wander through the charming blue-painted streets, explore the small shops or relax in one of the cafés overlooking the medina.
Overnight: Chefchaouen
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 2 – Chefchaouen to Fez
After breakfast, enjoy some additional time to explore Chefchaouen’s picturesque medina. Discover its narrow blue streets, colourful doorways, local handicraft shops and the lively Outa El Hammam Square.
Later, depart for Fez, one of Morocco’s oldest and most culturally important imperial cities. On arrival, meet your local guide for a fascinating walking tour through the historic medina of Fez, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Explore the maze of narrow streets and discover traditional souks, artisan workshops, historic fountains, ancient schools and some of the city’s most famous landmarks. See the exterior of the Al Quaraouiyine University, considered one of the oldest centres of learning in the world, and visit the traditional tanneries, where leather is still prepared using centuries-old methods.
Following the tour, check in at your hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure.
Overnight: Fez
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 3 – Fez, Ifrane, Azrou and Merzouga
After an early breakfast, depart Fez and begin your scenic journey towards the Sahara Desert. Travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains and stop in Ifrane, a charming town known for its Alpine-style architecture, clean streets and peaceful atmosphere.
Continue to the cedar forests near Azrou, where you may have the opportunity to see the wild Barbary macaques living among the ancient cedar trees. The journey continues through mountain villages and changing landscapes, with stops along the way for photographs, refreshments and lunch.
Travel through the spectacular Ziz Valley, famous for its dramatic gorge, green palm groves and traditional fortified villages. Continue through Erfoud, known for its fossils and date production, before arriving in Merzouga at the edge of the Sahara Desert.
In Merzouga, meet your camel caravan and ride across the golden sand dunes of Erg Chebbi. Enjoy the magical desert scenery and, depending on your arrival time, watch the sunset from the dunes before reaching your desert camp.
A traditional dinner will be served at the camp. Later, gather around the campfire for an evening of Berber music beneath the stars.
Overnight: Desert camp in Merzouga
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner
Experience included: Camel ride and Berber campfire music
Day 4 – Merzouga Desert Experience
Wake up early for the opportunity to watch a magnificent sunrise over the Sahara dunes. After breakfast at the camp, begin an exciting 4×4 tour around the Merzouga desert.
Visit Khamlia village, a community renowned for its traditional Gnawa music and culture. Enjoy a live musical performance and learn more about the heritage of the local people.
Continue across the desert landscape to visit nomadic families who live in the surrounding region. This authentic experience offers an insight into their traditional way of life, customs and daily challenges in the Sahara.
During the tour, explore different desert landscapes, seasonal lake areas and panoramic viewpoints overlooking the Erg Chebbi dunes. After the excursion, transfer to your hotel in Merzouga, where you can relax and enjoy the facilities.
In evening , you may choose an optional one-hour quad-bike adventure across the dunes to experience a spectacular Sahara sunset.
Overnight: Hotel in Merzouga
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner
Experiences included: Khamlia village, Gnawa music and 4×4 nomadic tour
Optional activity: One-hour sunset quad-bike experience
Day 5 – Merzouga, Todra Gorge, Dades Valley and Ouarzazate
After breakfast, leave Merzouga and travel towards Tinghir. Along the way, pass through desert towns, palm-filled oases and traditional Berber villages.
Arrive at the magnificent Todra Gorge, where towering limestone cliffs rise dramatically on both sides of the canyon. Enjoy free time to walk beside the river, admire the scenery and take photographs.
Continue through the beautiful Dades Valley, known for its striking rock formations, ancient kasbahs and picturesque villages. Travel along the famous Road of a Thousand Kasbahs and through the Valley of Roses, an area celebrated for its fragrant rose products and impressive landscapes.
In the evening, arrive in Ouarzazate, often called the Gateway to the Sahara and Morocco’s film capital. Check in at your hotel and enjoy dinner.
Overnight: Ouarzazate
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner
Day 6 – Ouarzazate, Aït Ben Haddou and Casablanca
After breakfast, depart Ouarzazate and travel to the famous fortified village of Aït Ben Haddou. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of Morocco’s finest examples of traditional earthen architecture and has been used as a filming location for numerous international films and television productions.
Enjoy time to explore ,walk through its narrow passageways and admire panoramic views from the upper part of the village.
Continue through the spectacular High Atlas Mountains, passing traditional villages and dramatic mountain scenery. Cross the Tizi n’Tichka Pass and descend towards Marrakech before continuing to Casablanca.
The tour ends with drop-off at your hotel or Casablanca Airport, depending on your travel arrangements.
Meals included: Breakfast
