Day 1: Arrival in Casablanca – Fes (Approx. 295 km | 4.5 to 5 hours drive)

Once you arrive in Casablanca, we’ll be right there to welcome you. If you’re landing at the airport, we’ll pick you up straight from your terminal. If you’re already in the city, we can collect you from your hotel.
Your first stop will be the majestic Hassan II Mosque. On this 8-day journey from Casablanca, you’ll get the chance to visit Morocco’s largest mosque — a rare place where even non-Muslims are welcome inside. Built partly over the Atlantic, it feels like it’s floating on the sea. The intricate tile work, huge prayer hall, and ocean breeze make this a powerful introduction to Moroccan architecture.

Inside, the mosque is even more impressive. It fits 25,000 worshippers indoors and 80,000 more in the courtyard. A guided tour will show you its marble floors, cedar ceilings, and retractable roof. It’s peaceful, spiritual, and full of detail.

After your mosque visit, we’ll take some time to explore Casablanca a little more. If your flight arrives early, we might walk through Mohammed V Square, known for its palm-lined gardens and French-inspired buildings. A short drive takes us to the Corniche—a coastal road lined with cafés. It’s perfect for a seaside stroll.

You might like to stop for lunch at a restaurant overlooking the ocean. One option is Rick’s Café, designed to match the one from the movie Casablanca. It’s a good place to relax and enjoy Moroccan or international food in a romantic, old-world setting.

After lunch, we’ll begin our drive to Fes, Morocco’s oldest imperial city. The journey is around five hours, mostly along smooth highways and open landscapes.

On the way, we’ll stop halfway to stretch and grab a snack or coffee—usually in a roadside café or service station near Khmiss Zemamra or Beni Mellal, depending on the route and time. It’s a nice chance to see the countryside and take a short break.

As evening approaches, we’ll reach Fes. You’ll be checked into a comfortable local riad or hotel, where dinner will be served. The evening is yours to relax after the long journey.

Tomorrow, the real discovery of Fes begins—but for tonight, it’s time to rest.

Day 2: Fes – Full-Day Guided City Tour (Local Travel | Full Day on Foot & Short Drives)

After breakfast at your riad, your local guide will meet you to start a full-day walking tour of Fes. Today is all about exploring Morocco’s oldest imperial city—layered with history, culture, and craft.
We begin with the heart of Fes: the Fes el Bali medina. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it stands among the largest pedestrian-only areas in the world. The streets are narrow, winding, and alive with color. Donkeys carry goods, artisans work in open shops, and locals fill the markets.

You’ll walk past centuries-old walls into the Blue Gate of Bab Bou Jeloud, the western entrance to the old city. The outside of the gate is blue, symbolizing Fes. The inside is green—the color of Islam.

From here, we follow Talaa Kebira, the main street of the medina. It’s packed with stalls selling spices, scarves, ceramics, and more. You’ll see weavers working on looms, woodcarvers shaping cedar, and blacksmiths hammering copper.

Our next stop is the famous Chouara Tanneries, in use since the 11th century. You’ll climb to a terrace above for the best view. Below, you’ll see dozens of stone vats filled with natural dyes. Workers stand barefoot in the colors, soaking animal hides in the same way they have for centuries.

To handle the strong smell, your guide may hand you fresh mint leaves. It helps! You’ll also get a chance to visit a leather shop and learn how the process works from raw skin to soft, dyed leather.

Now we head to the spiritual heart of Fes: the Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque and University. Founded in 859 CE, it’s considered the oldest existing university in the world. Non-Muslims can’t enter the mosque, but from nearby doorways, you can peek inside to admire its fine tilework and carved wood ceilings.

Next door is the Al-Attarine Madrasa, a 14th-century Islamic school. Its courtyard is covered in zellij tiles, stucco patterns, and carved cedar. You’ll also visit Bou Inania Madrasa, one of the few religious buildings non-Muslims can enter. The calligraphy and craftsmanship inside are incredible.

By now it’s time for lunch. We’ll stop at a traditional Moroccan restaurant hidden inside the medina. You can try dishes like tagine, couscous, or grilled brochettes, served with fresh bread and mint tea.

After lunch, we walk toward the Batha Museum, set inside a 19th-century palace. It holds a lovely collection of traditional Moroccan art—pottery, carved wood, jewelry, and textiles—all surrounding a peaceful garden.

Then we head to Fes el-Jdid, the “New Fes” built in the 13th century. This is where you’ll see the Royal Palace gates—giant bronze doors decorated with tile and carved wood. Nearby is the Mellah, the old Jewish quarter, with narrow streets and whitewashed homes. You’ll learn how Jewish history and culture shaped this part of Fes.

Before sunset, we drive up to the Merenid Tombs. These old ruins sit on a hill just north of the medina. From here, you’ll get a stunning panoramic view of Fes as the sun goes down—the rooftops, the minarets, the golden light.

In the evening, we return to your riad. Dinner will be served, or you can choose to explore a bit on your own. After a full day of walking through time, you’ll sleep deeply in the city that never stops whispering its past.

Day 3: Fes – Ifrane – Midelt – Erfoud – Merzouga (Approx. 470 km | 7–8 hours drive)

After breakfast at your riad in Fes, we begin our journey south toward the Sahara. It’s a long but beautiful day full of changing landscapes, cool mountain air, and desert light.

Our first stop is the clean, quiet town of Ifrane. Nicknamed “Little Switzerland,” this town surprises many with its European look—red-roofed houses, pine trees, and cool alpine air. It was built by the French in 1929 as a summer escape from the heat. You’ll get a chance to walk through its neat streets and visit the famous stone lion statue, carved during WWII.

Not far from Ifrane, we enter the Azrou Cedar Forest, one of the oldest in Morocco. Here you can walk among tall Atlas cedars and see Barbary macaques in the wild. They often come close hoping for food, so keep your snacks handy! The forest is peaceful and fresh, a nice contrast to the cities.

Back in the car, we continue driving through the Middle Atlas Mountains. The views open into wide plateaus, scattered with small Berber villages and grazing sheep. Around midday, we reach the town of Midelt, known for its apple orchards and cool mountain air. We’ll stop here for lunch at a local restaurant, where you can enjoy something warm and hearty—usually tagine or grilled meats.

After lunch, the road climbs through the dramatic Tizi-n-Tilghmt Pass, then descends into the Ziz Valley. This stretch is stunning—lush palm groves lining a ribbon of river between dry, rocky cliffs. We’ll stop for photos at panoramic viewpoints where you can see the whole valley stretching below.

As we move farther south, the landscape turns dry and golden. We pass through Errachidia, a key city built around a desert dam, and continue to Erfoud, known for its fossil workshops and ancient sea-bed rocks. If time allows, we’ll visit a local shop where you can see how marble and fossils—over 350 million years old—are cut and polished into tables, plates, and sculptures.

From Erfoud, the road becomes more flat and open. As we approach Rissani, the last big town before the desert, you’ll learn that it’s the birthplace of Morocco’s current royal family. This historic town was once a major trading stop on the caravan route.

Finally, just as the sun starts dipping, you’ll spot the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi rising from the horizon. The sight is breathtaking—waves of red and orange stretching across the land. We switch from 4×4 to camels, and you’ll ride gently across the sand for about an hour.

We’ll stop on top of a high dune to watch the sunset. The silence is deep. The colors shift every second. It’s an unforgettable moment.

By evening, we arrive at your desert camp, tucked between the dunes. The tents are comfortable, with proper beds and private toilets—mixing nomadic style with modern comfort. Dinner is served under the open sky, followed by Berber music and drumming around the fire. Stars begin to appear—thousands of them—as the desert night wraps around you.

Day 4: Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorges (Approx. 260 km | 5 hours drive)

We wake up early to catch the sunrise. The sky slowly changes colors over the dunes, and the golden light makes everything glow. It’s one of those quiet moments you’ll always remember.
After sunrise, we ride our camels back across the soft sand to Merzouga. At the hotel, there’s time for a quick shower and a full breakfast. Fresh bread, eggs, and mint tea will give us the energy for the day ahead.

We leave the desert behind and drive toward Rissani, a small but historic town just 30 minutes away. This was once the capital of the Tafilalet region and the starting point of the Alaouite dynasty. We’ll visit the Mausoleum of Moulay Ali Cherif, the founder of Morocco’s royal family in the 17th century.

Rissani is also known for its traditional souk, especially lively on market days (Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday). You’ll see locals trading spices, carpets, dates, and even donkeys. If the souk is open, we’ll take a short walk inside—it feels like stepping into a scene from centuries ago.

From here, we continue through Erfoud, a town famous for its fossils. This whole region was once under the sea millions of years ago. If you’re interested, we can stop at a local fossil workshop to see how stone is polished into beautiful tables, plates, and decorations.

As we drive west, the scenery shifts again. We pass through the palm groves of Touroug and Tinjdad, where the green trees stretch for miles along dry riverbeds. These oases are lifelines for the local villages.

By early afternoon, we reach the Todra Gorges—towering canyon walls carved by the Todra River. These cliffs reach up to 300 meters high and are a favorite for hikers and rock climbers. You’ll have time here to take a walk between the cliffs, dip your feet in the shallow stream, or just enjoy the cool breeze and sound of birds echoing in the gorge.

Lunch will be at a small local restaurant near the gorges. You can try a Berber tagine or fresh salad while sitting by the rock walls.

The rest of the afternoon is free to explore or relax. You might take a short hike along the river or just enjoy the silence and mountain views.

By evening, we’ll check in to a kasbah-style hotel near the gorges. The stone walls and traditional architecture fit perfectly with the surroundings. Dinner will be served here—simple, hearty food after a full day of travel.

Tonight, you’ll sleep near the cliffs of Todra, under a quiet mountain sky..

Day 5: Todra Gorges – Dades Valley – Skoura – Ouarzazate (Approx. 200 km | 4.5 to 5 hours drive)

After breakfast at the kasbah, we leave the Todra Gorges behind and begin our drive deeper into southern Morocco. The road winds through red rock canyons, scattered villages, and dry hills.

Our first stop is Boumalne Dades, a small town perched at the edge of the Dades Valley. This valley rises from the High Atlas Mountains and is known for its dramatic rock formations and winding roads. One viewpoint near here is popular for its tight switchbacks—locals call it the “scorpion road.

As we drive through the valley, we pass kasbahs built of clay, standing tall with square towers and carved walls. These were once fortified homes along ancient caravan routes. The valley is full of green—alfalfa fields, fig trees, grapes, and olive groves—all watered by the Dades River.

Soon the road leads into the Valley of Roses. This region blooms with thousands of pink roses each spring. The scent fills the air, and local cooperatives here make rose water, creams, and perfumes. In April or May, the area hosts a Rose Festival, celebrating the harvest with music and dance. Even off-season, we can stop to see a rose cooperative and learn how the petals are processed.

Next, we enter the Skoura Oasis, often called the “Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs.” The palm groves here stretch for miles, dotted with mud-brick castles, gardens, and small farms. One of the best-preserved is the Kasbah Amridil, which we’ll visit. Its square towers and winding corridors give a glimpse of how people lived and defended their homes centuries ago.

From Skoura, the land begins to flatten. We cross a wide, open plateau surrounded by dry hills. Soon we arrive in Ouarzazate, often called the “Hollywood of Africa” because of its famous film studios and desert backdrops. The air is quiet, and the city feels wide and calm.

Before sunset, there’s time to visit the Taourirt Kasbah, a large adobe fortress that once belonged to a powerful Glaoui family. Inside, you’ll find dozens of rooms with carved ceilings and faded murals.

If time allows, we can also stop for a photo outside the Atlas Film Studios, where movies like Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven, and The Mummy were filmed.

In the evening, we check into a local riad or hotel. Dinner will be served here—a peaceful way to end a day full of changing landscapes, colors, and stories.

Day 6: Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Tizi-n-Tichka – Marrakech (~200 km | ~4.5–5 hrs driving time)

After breakfast in Ouarzazate, the day starts with a visit to Taourirt Kasbah, once home to a powerful Glaoui family. The kasbah’s maze of earthen alleys and old rooms shows how Berber leaders once lived. It’s one of the best-preserved mud-brick fortresses in Morocco.

Right after that, we head just outside town to visit the Atlas Studios. These are the biggest film studios in Africa. Many famous movies were filmed here—like Gladiator, The Mummy, Kingdom of Heaven, and even Game of Thrones. You can walk through massive sets that look like Egypt, Rome, or Persia. It’s a fun and surreal experience in the desert.

From here, we continue toward Ait Ben Haddou, only about 30 km away. On the way, the rocky desert plains slowly turn into rolling hills dotted with Berber villages. We stop at Ait Ben Haddou for a proper visit.
Ait Ben Haddou is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s one of the most iconic ksars (fortified villages) in Morocco. Its mud towers and narrow alleys look frozen in time. This place has been a filming location for Lawrence of Arabia, Alexander, The Jewel of the Nile, and many more. You’ll walk across the shallow riverbed and climb to the top for a stunning panoramic view of the oasis and desert beyond. This visit usually takes around 1–1.5 hours.

We stop here for lunch at a local terrace restaurant, with great views of the ksar. Try a slow-cooked lamb tagine or a fresh Moroccan salad with olives and bread. After lunch, we begin our journey toward Marrakech.

The road now climbs into the High Atlas Mountains, and we follow the twists of the famous Tizi-n-Tichka Pass—the highest major mountain pass in Morocco at 2,260 meters. The views here are dramatic. Red hills, green valleys, tiny villages, and Berber shepherds in the distance. We stop along the way for scenic photos and rest breaks. It’s a long drive, but the changing scenery keeps it interesting.

By late afternoon, we descend into the plains and reach Marrakech. The red city appears like a mirage. We take you straight to your riad inside the medina. Evening is free—you can rest or take a short walk to nearby cafés or rooftops.

Dinner can be at the riad or in Jemaa el-Fnaa square, where food stalls come alive with local flavors, music, and the magic of Marrakech nights.

Day 7: Marrakech – Guided City Tour (0 km / full day on foot and short drives)

We start our day with breakfast at the riad. Then we meet our local guide and begin exploring the heart of Marrakech.

Our first stop is the Koutoubia Mosque. It’s the city’s most famous landmark, with a tall minaret that towers over the medina. It’s not just a mosque — it’s a symbol of Marrakech, standing since the 12th century. We pause outside to learn about its history and admire its elegant design, similar to the Giralda Tower in Seville.

From here, we walk through the narrow alleys of the UNESCO-listed Medina. This is the old city — full of life, color, and sound. Our guide leads us through its maze-like streets, sharing stories of traders, dynasties, and the traditions still alive today.

Next, we explore the Bahia Palace. This 19th-century palace was built to be the greatest of its time, and its beauty still stuns visitors. We wander through its peaceful courtyards, carved cedar ceilings, and vibrant mosaic floors. It’s a quiet contrast to the busy medina outside.

Then we head toward the souks, Marrakech’s famous traditional markets. Here you’ll see everything from handwoven carpets to spices, leather bags, lamps, and colorful ceramics. Our guide helps us understand the crafts, the bartering culture, and where the best items come from.

Around lunchtime, we take a break in a local restaurant tucked away inside the medina. It’s a peaceful spot to enjoy fresh tagine, salad, and mint tea.

In the afternoon, we visit the Dar El Bacha – Musée des Confluences. This used to be the home of Pasha El Glaoui, once one of the most powerful men in Morocco. The building is grand, but calm — and now it’s a museum that tells stories of Moroccan culture, faiths, and connections between East and West.
Later we walk into Jemaa el-Fna, the huge central square. In the daytime, it’s a busy place filled with juice stalls, henna artists, and musicians. Our guide explains how it once welcomed traders from the desert, and how it still pulls crowds today.

We take a short break nearby, maybe for coffee or fresh juice on a rooftop café, with views over the square and the Atlas Mountains in the distance.

As the sun starts to set, the square begins to transform. Snake charmers, drummers, storytellers, and dancers appear. Food stalls fill the air with smells of grilled meat, harira soup, and spicy sausages. We take our time exploring this open-air theatre of Moroccan life.

In the evening, we enjoy dinner nearby — either in a traditional restaurant or at one of the food stalls, just like the locals. It’s relaxed, lively, and full of flavor.

After dinner, we walk back to the riad. The lantern-lit streets of the medina are quieter now, but still magical. We return for a peaceful night’s rest after a full day of discovery.

Day 8: Marrakech – Casablanca Airport (Approx. 240 km | 2.5–3 hours)

This is your final day in Morocco. After breakfast at your riad in Marrakech, your driver will meet you for the road journey to Casablanca. It’s a smooth drive north through open landscapes and highway stretches. Along the way, you may stop at a roadside café for tea or coffee and take in your last views of the Moroccan countryside.

Depending on your flight time, short stops can be made for photos or souvenirs. Your driver ensures you reach Casablanca Airport comfortably and well on time for your departure. If your flight is later in the day, there’s flexibility to stop for lunch or make a quick visit to a scenic viewpoint.
Your unforgettable 8-day adventure across Morocco comes to a close. Safe travels.