Route: Casablanca → Rabat → Chefchaouen → Fes → Merzouga Desert → Draa Valley → Zagora → Ouarzazate → Ait Benhaddou → Marrakech → Essaouira → Agadir → Taroudant → High Atlas → Marrakech → Casablanca

Itinerary

Day 1: Casablanca – Rabat

• Arrival in Casablanca. Visit the Hassan II Mosque.

• Continue to Rabat: explore Hassan Tower, Royal Palace, and Kasbah of the Udayas.

• Overnight in Rabat.

Day 2: Rabat – Chefchaouen

• Travel north through the Rif Mountains to the blue city of Chefchaouen.

• Free time to explore the charming medina at your own pace.

• Overnight in Chefchaouen.

Day 3: Chefchaouen – Fes

• Drive south to Fes.

• Guided tour of the UNESCO-listed medina, including tanneries, artisan quarters, and historic madrassas.

• Overnight in Fes.

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

• Journey through the Middle Atlas, stopping in Ifrane and Azrou cedar forests.

• Pass through Ziz Valley before arriving in Merzouga.

• Sunset camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes.

• Dinner and overnight in a luxury desert camp.

Day 5: Merzouga Desert Experience

• Full day to explore desert life: visit nomadic families, experience Gnawa music in Khamlia, or relax in the dunes.

• Optional sunset camel ride.

• Overnight in desert camp or riad.

Day 6: Merzouga – Draa Valley – Zagora

• Travel through dramatic desert landscapes to the lush Draa Valley palm groves.

• Continue to Zagora.

• Overnight in Zagora.

Day 7: Zagora – Ouarzazate

• Explore ancient ksars and desert villages en route.

• Arrival in Ouarzazate, “Hollywood of Africa.”

• Visit Taourirt Kasbah and optional film studio tour.

• Overnight in Ouarzazate.

Day 8: Ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou – Marrakech

• Morning visit to Ait Benhaddou, UNESCO-listed ksar.

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

• Arrival in Marrakech.

• Overnight in Marrakech.

Day 9: Marrakech Exploration

• Guided tour: Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, Koutoubia Mosque, Majorelle Gardens, and Jemaa el-Fnaa square.

• Overnight in Marrakech.

Day 10: Marrakech – Essaouira

• Drive to the coastal town of Essaouira.

• Explore medina, fortified walls, and enjoy fresh seafood.

• Overnight in Essaouira.

Day 11: Essaouira – Agadir

• Continue along the Atlantic coast to Agadir.

• Relax on the beach or explore the modern city and kasbah ruins.

• Overnight in Agadir.

Day 12: Agadir – Taroudant

• Short drive inland to Taroudant, the “Little Marrakech.”

• Explore souks and ancient ramparts.

• Overnight in Taroudant.

Day 13: Taroudant – High Atlas Mountains

• Travel through scenic High Atlas mountain roads.

• Discover traditional Berber villages and panoramic landscapes.

• Overnight in a mountain lodge/riad.

Day 14: High Atlas – Marrakech

• Return to Marrakech.

• Free time for shopping, cultural visits, or relaxing in your riad.

• Overnight in Marrakech.

Day 15: Marrakech – Casablanca – Departure

• Drive back to Casablanca airport for departure.

• End of tour