Route: Casablanca → Rabat → Chefchaouen → Fes → Sahara Desert → Todra → Dades → Ouarzazate → Marrakech → Essaouira → Safi → El Jadida → Casablanca

Itinerary

Day 1: Casablanca – Rabat

• Arrival in Casablanca. Visit Hassan II Mosque.

• Continue to Rabat: explore Hassan Tower, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and Kasbah of the Udayas.

• Overnight in Rabat.

Day 2: Rabat – Chefchaouen

• Travel north through the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen.

• Free time to explore the blue streets and relax.

• Overnight in Chefchaouen.

Day 3: Chefchaouen – Fes

• Drive south to Fes with scenic stops along the way.

• Afternoon guided tour of the medina, tanneries, madrassas, and artisan quarters.

• Overnight in Fes.

Day 4: Fes – Middle Atlas – Merzouga (Sahara Desert)

• Cross the Middle Atlas, stopping in Ifrane and the cedar forests of Azrou.

• Continue through Ziz Valley to reach Merzouga.

• Sunset camel trek into the dunes.

• Overnight in a luxury desert camp.

Day 5: Merzouga Desert Experience

• Early morning sunrise over the dunes.

• Free day to explore desert life: visit nomadic families, enjoy Gnawa music in Khamlia, or relax at camp.

• Overnight in Merzouga.

Day 6: Merzouga – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley

• Depart the desert towards Todra Gorges, famous for its towering cliffs and palm groves.

• Continue along the “Road of a Thousand Kasbahs” to Dades Valley.

• Overnight in Dades.

Day 7: Dades – Ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou – Marrakech

• Drive to Ouarzazate: visit Kasbah Taourirt and optional film studios.

• Explore Ait Benhaddou, UNESCO World Heritage site.

• Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass to Marrakech.

• Overnight in Marrakech.

Day 8: Marrakech Exploration

• Full-day guided tour: Bahia Palace, Koutoubia Mosque, Majorelle Gardens, souks, and Jemaa el-Fnaa square.

• Overnight in Marrakech.

Day 9: Marrakech – Essaouira

• Drive to the Atlantic coast town of Essaouira.

• Explore the fortified medina, walk along sandy beaches, and enjoy fresh seafood.

• Overnight in Essaouira.

Day 10: Essaouira – Safi – El Jadida

• Travel along the coast to Safi, known for pottery and fishing.

• Continue to El Jadida, exploring the Portuguese cistern and fortifications.

• Overnight in El Jadida.

Day 11: El Jadida – Casablanca

• Morning at leisure in El Jadida.

• Drive to Casablanca, visiting the Corniche and Habous district.

• Overnight in Casablanca.

Day 12: Casablanca – Departure

• Transfer to Casablanca airport for your departure.

• End of tour.