RABAT TO MARRAKECH. IMPERIAL CITIES
Day 1
Rabat – Rif Mountains – Chefchaouen
Approx. driving time 4 hours
After breakfast, visit Rabat’s main highlights, including the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the charming Kasbah of the Udayas.
Continue north through the countryside and the Rif Mountains toward Chefchaouen. Upon arrival, enjoy free time to explore the famous blue-painted medina, its narrow streets, local shops, and peaceful atmosphere.
Overnight in Chefchaouen.
Day 2
Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes
Approx. driving time 4 hours
After breakfast, leave Chefchaouen and travel south to Volubilis, where you can explore its impressive Roman ruins, mosaics, columns, and ancient arches.
Continue to Meknes to visit Bab Mansour, El Hedim Square, and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. Later, travel to Fes and settle into your accommodation.
Overnight in Fes.
Day 3
Sightseeing in Fes
After breakfast, meet your local guide and spend the day discovering Fes, one of Morocco’s most historic cities. Visit the Royal Palace, the Jewish Quarter, and a panoramic viewpoint overlooking the ancient medina.
Continue on foot through Fes el-Bali, exploring its narrow streets, traditional workshops, colourful souks, madrasas, the famous Chouara Tanneries, and the surroundings of Al Quaraouiyine.
The tour ends in the afternoon, leaving you some free time to relax or continue exploring.
Overnight in Fes.
Day 4
Fes – Ifrane – Cedar Forest – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga
Approx. driving time 7 hours
After breakfast, leave Fes and travel through Ifrane and the cedar forests near Azrou, where you may see wild Barbary macaques.
Continue through Midelt and the spectacular Ziz Valley, with its palm groves, mountain scenery, and traditional villages. Arrive in Merzouga in the late afternoon and enjoy a sunset camel ride across the dunes of Erg Chebbi.
Dinner and traditional music await you at the desert camp beneath the Sahara stars.
Overnight in a Sahara desert camp.
Day 5
Merzouga – Erfoud – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley
Approx. driving time 4 hours
Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, leave the desert and travel through Erfoud, known for its dates and fossils.
Continue toward the spectacular Todra Gorges, where you can enjoy a walk between the towering canyon walls. Afterwards, travel through palm-filled valleys and traditional villages before reaching the beautiful Dades Valley.
Overnight in Dades Valley.
Day 6
Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – High Atlas Mountains – Marrakech
Approx. driving time 6 hours
After breakfast, travel along the scenic Route of the Kasbahs toward Ouarzazate, surrounded by the dramatic landscapes of southern Morocco.
Continue to the famous Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you will have time to explore the historic fortified village. Afterwards, cross the spectacular High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, enjoying panoramic views and traditional mountain villages along the way.
Arrive in Marrakech in the late afternoon, where your driver will drop you off at your accommodation. The Ait Ben Haddou–Marrakech section alone generally takes around 3–4 hours, depending on traffic and stops.
