Day 1: Arrival in Tangier
Arrive in Tangier and transfer to your hotel. Spend the day exploring the vibrant city, visiting the medina, the Kasbah Museum, and the bustling markets. Enjoy a delicious Moroccan dinner and relax at your hotel.
Day 2: Tangier to Chefchaouen
Depart from Tangier in the morning and drive through the picturesque Rif Mountains to reach Chefchaouen, the “Blue Pearl” of Morocco. Explore the narrow, blue-washed streets of the medina, visit local markets, and enjoy a traditional Moroccan lunch. Stay overnight in Chefchaouen.
Day 3: Chefchaouen to Fes
After breakfast, depart Chefchaouen and drive to Fes. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and spend the afternoon exploring the historic medina, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit the Al Quaraouiyine University, the Bou Inania Madrasa, and the bustling souks. Enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner and stay overnight in Fes.
Day 4: Fes Exploration
Spend the day exploring Fes, visiting its historic sites, including the Royal Palace, the Jewish Quarter, and the Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts and Crafts. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant and continue exploring the city’s rich history and culture. Stay overnight in Fes.
Day 5: Fes to Merzouga (Sahara Desert)
Depart from Fes in the morning and drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing through Ifrane and the cedar forests of Azrou. Arrive in Merzouga by late afternoon and check into your desert camp. Enjoy a camel trek into the Sahara Desert to watch the sunset over the dunes. Have a traditional Berber dinner and spend the night in a desert camp under the stars.
Day 6: Merzouga Exploration
Spend the day exploring the Sahara Desert. Visit the nearby villages, meet the local Berber people, and learn about their culture and traditions. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the desert and return to your camp for another night under the stars.
Day 7: Merzouga to Dades Valley
Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the dunes and enjoy breakfast at the camp. Depart Merzouga and drive through the Todra Gorge, stopping to explore the stunning canyon. Continue to the Dades Valley, known for its dramatic landscapes and ancient kasbahs. Check into your hotel and enjoy a relaxing evening.
Day 8: Dades Valley to Ouarzazate
Depart from the Dades Valley in the morning and drive to Ouarzazate, known as the “Gateway to the Sahara.” Visit the Taourirt Kasbah, the Atlas Film Studios, and the local markets. Enjoy a traditional Moroccan lunch and stay overnight in Ouarzazate.
Day 9: Ouarzazate to Ait Ben Haddou
Depart from Ouarzazate in the morning and drive to Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore the ancient kasbah, famous for its unique architecture and as a filming location for numerous Hollywood movies. Enjoy a guided tour and a traditional Moroccan lunch. Stay overnight in Ait Ben Haddou.
Day 10: Ait Ben Haddou to Marrakech
Depart from Ait Ben Haddou in the morning and drive through the High Atlas Mountains, passing through the Tizi n’Tichka pass. Arrive in Marrakech by late afternoon and check into your hotel. Spend the evening exploring the vibrant Djemaa el-Fna square and enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner.
Day 11: Marrakech Exploration
Spend the day exploring Marrakech, visiting the Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs, and the Koutoubia Mosque. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant and continue exploring the city’s vibrant souks and gardens. Stay overnight in Marrakech.
Day 12: Departure from Marrakech
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your unforgettable Moroccan adventure.