Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech

Arrival at the airport in Marrakech. Transfer to your Riad in the Medina (old city) of Marrakech. Welcome tea. Free time to recover from the flight.

Day 2: Marrakech - High Atlas Mountains - Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah - Ouarzazate - Dades Gorges

Departure in the morning from Marrakech. We will cross the High Atlas Mountains and enjoy panoramic views from Tizi-N-Tichka Pass. You will walk around the UNESCO-listed Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah and visit the Atlas cinema studios in Ouarzazate (where some world-famous movies and TV shows were shot like Gladiator and Game of Thrones). Arrival at the hotel in the Dades Gorges. Dinner and free time.

Day 3: Dades Gorges - Todgha Gorges - Merzouga

In the morning, visit of the Dades Gorges, known for the funny “monkey fingers” rocks. We will continue our way and make a stop in the Todgha Gorges, Morocco’s Grand Canyon. Arrival in Merzouga in the middle of the afternoon. You will ride a camel across the red dunes of Sahara Desert at sunset until your desert camp where you will spend the night. Dinner, traditional music around a fire, star gazing.

Day 4: Merzouga

Departure from the camp in the morning. Camel ride from the camp to the village of Merzouga. You will start a 4x4 tour from Merzouga. First, you will visit the Morocco National 4x4 Auto Museum then enjoy some Gnawa music in the village of Khamlia (which is still exclusively inhabited by descendants of black African slaves coming from Mali, Sudan and Senegal, who now speak Berber as their mother tongue). The tour will continue in the desert, with some panoramic views, a visit to an abandoned mining town and a tea with nomadic families who kept their traditional lifestyle and are still living in Bedouin tents. Adventure in the dunes with the 4x4. Possibility of sandboarding. Berber pizza (“Medfouna”) for lunch. Arrival to the hotel in the village of Merzouga in the afternoon. Free time in the hotel, relaxation by the swimming pool. Dinner and nighttime in the hotel.

Day 5: Merzouga - Fes

Departure in the morning from Merzouga to Fes. Picture break in Ziz valley in front of lush palm groves. Our route will pass by the Middle Atlas and its cedar forests where you will get to meet its wild monkeys. We will have a stop in Ifrane, the Switzerland of Morocco. Arrival at the riad in Fes in the afternoon. Free time.

Day 6: Fes - Chefchaouen

In the morning, you will get to learn about the rich history of the medina of Fes with a local guide. He will walk you through the city’s main landmarks: Bab Boujloud, Medersa Bou Inania, Medersa Attarine, Karaouiyne University and Mosque, Moulay Idriss II Mausoleum, Chouara tannery, Seffarine square, Fondouks,… In the afternoon, we will make our way to Chefchaouen, the blue pearl of Morocco. Arrival in the hotel. Free time to stroll in the city.

Day 7: Chefchaouen - Rabat

In the morning, free time to continue the visit in the medina of Chefchaouen then we will hit the road to Rabat, the capital city. Visit of the landmarks of Rabat: Oudayas Kasbah, Bouregreg river, Medina, Hassan Tower, Mausoleum of King Mohamed V,… Arrival in the hotel.

Day 8: Rabat - Casablanca - Essaouira

Departure from Rabat to Casablanca in the morning. Visit of the Hassan II Mosque and small tour in the city. Way to Essaouira. Arrival at the hotel in Essaouira. Free time to stroll in the city to feel its artistic vibes and to visit its laid-back medina.

Day 9: Essaouira - Marrakech

Enjoy free time in the morning to go to the beach (possibility of surf or wind-surf). Then we’ll hit the road to Marrakech with a stop on the way to see the region’s world-famous argan trees. Arrival at the riad in Marrakech. Visit of Marrakech by night or relax with a hammam and spa time. At sunset, the Jemaa El Fna square comes to life: musicians, acrobats, story tellers, food and juice stalls,… The square stays busy until late at night.

Day 10: Departure from Marrakech

In the morning, visit of Majorelle Garden and enjoy a guided tour of the Medina of Marrakech. The tour will take you through the Bahia Palace, Medersa Ben Youssef, El Badi Palace and other landmarks. And of course, you will pass by the souks where you’ll get to buy some local crafts : carpets, ceramics and pottery, leather goods,…

End of the 10-day trip and drop-off at the airport.

Included

✓ Airport pick-up and drop-off

✓ Private air-conditioned transportation (the type of vehicle will depend on your group size)

✓ An English speaking (or another available language upon request) driver-guide

✓ A local guide will be provided to explore the ancient medinas of Fes and Marrakech

✓ Accommodation for 9 nights

✓ Breakfasts

✓ Dinners in Dades and Merzouga

✓ Camel rides in the dunes of Merzouga

Not included

✗ Lunches; but we will recommend you the best local restaurants

✗ Dinners (except in Dades and Merzouga that are included)

✗ Drinks

✗ Entrance fees to landmarks

✗ Extra activities

✗ Tips (optional)