CASABLANCA TO MARRAKECH. IMPERIAL CITIES
Day 1
Casablanca | Arrival & Atlantic Coast
Approx. driving time 1 hour
Upon arrival at Casablanca Airport, meet your private driver and transfer into Morocco’s largest city. Depending on your arrival time, visit the magnificent Hassan II Mosque, dramatically located beside the Atlantic Ocean, and enjoy a scenic drive along the lively Ain Diab Corniche. You will have some free time to relax or discover the surrounding area at your own pace. Afterwards, transfer to your accommodation for your first overnight in Morocco.
Overnight in Casablanca.
Day 2
Casablanca – Rabat – Chefchaouen
Approx. driving time 4 hours
After breakfast, leave Casablanca and travel to Rabat, Morocco’s elegant capital, where you will visit the impressive Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the picturesque Kasbah of the Udayas. Continue north through the green countryside and the foothills of the Rif Mountains toward Chefchaouen. Upon arrival, enjoy a relaxed walk through its famous blue-painted medina, charming squares and narrow streets. Experience the peaceful atmosphere of the Blue Pearl before overnighting in Chefchaouen.
Overnight in Chefchaouen.
Day 3
Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes
Approx. driving time 4 hours
Enjoy some free time in the morning to explore the beautiful blue streets of Chefchaouen before continuing toward Volubilis, one of Morocco’s most important Roman archaeological sites. Discover its ancient ruins, columns and impressive mosaics before travelling to the imperial city of Meknes. Visit highlights such as Bab Mansour, El Hedim Square and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. In the afternoon, continue to Fes and settle into your riad for the night.
Overnight in Fes.
Day 4
Sightseeing in Fes – Ifrane – Cedar Forest – Midelt
Approx. driving time 4 hours
After breakfast, meet your professional local guide for a private tour of Fes, visiting the Royal Palace, the historic Mellah, panoramic viewpoints and the ancient Fes el-Bali Medina. Walk through its maze-like streets to discover the Bou Inania Madrasa, Al Quaraouiyine University, traditional souks, artisan quarters and the famous Chouara Tanneries. In the afternoon, leave Fes and cross the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping in Ifrane and the cedar forests near Azrou. Continue through beautiful mountain scenery and traditional Amazigh villages before arriving in Midelt for overnight.
Overnight in Sahara desert camp.
Day 5
Midelt – Ziz Valley – Erfoud – Merzouga Desert
Approx. driving time 4 hour
Leave Midelt after breakfast and travel through spectacular mountain landscapes before descending toward the impressive Ziz Valley, famous for its vast palm groves, traditional villages and panoramic viewpoints. Continue through Erfoud, known as Morocco’s capital of dates and fossils, before travelling deeper into the desert toward Merzouga. In the late afternoon, ride your camel across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi while watching the Sahara sunset. Arrive at your desert camp for dinner, traditional music around the campfire and an unforgettable night beneath the stars.
Overnight in desert camp.
Day 6
Merzouga – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley
Approx. driving time 4 hours
Wake early to admire the spectacular sunrise over the Sahara dunes, followed by breakfast before leaving Merzouga. Travel through the changing desert landscapes toward Todra Gorge, one of Morocco’s most impressive natural sites, where enormous canyon walls rise dramatically above the valley. Enjoy a walk through the gorge before continuing along scenic roads surrounded by palm groves, rocky mountains and traditional Amazigh villages. Arrive in the beautiful Dades Valley for dinner and overnight.
Overnight in Dades Valley.
Day 7
Dades Valley – Valley of Roses – Ait Ben Haddou – High Atlas – Marrakech
After breakfast, depart the Dades Valley and travel through the beautiful Valley of Roses and the palm-filled Skoura Oasis toward Ouarzazate. Continue to the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco’s most famous fortified ksar, where you will have time to explore its traditional earthen architecture and historic pathways. Afterwards, cross the spectacular High Atlas Mountains via the winding Tizi n’Tichka Pass, enjoying panoramic stops along the way. Descend from the mountains and arrive in vibrant Marrakech in the evening.
Overnight in Marrakech.
