Itinerary Details

Day 1: Casablanca → Marrakech

Meet & greet at Mohammed V Airport. Visit the iconic Hassan II Mosque (third-largest in the world), then drive along Casablanca’s Corniche before heading to Marrakech via highway (~3 hours). Check in and relax for the evening.

Day 2: Full-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Guided exploration of Marrakech’s highlights: Majorelle Garden & YSL Museum, Koutoubia Mosque, Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace, Mellah (Jewish Quarter), and bustling souks. End at Jemaa el-Fna Square — magical at sunset with performers, food stalls, and local energy.

Day 3: Marrakech → High Atlas → Ait Ben Haddou → Dades Valley

Cross the High Atlas via Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260m). Guided walk through UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou. Optional stop at Atlas Film Studios in Ouarzazate. Continue through Skoura (Kasbah Amridil) and the Valley of Roses to overnight in Dades Valley.

Day 4: Dades Valley → Todra Gorge → Erfoud → Merzouga

Scenic drive to Todra Gorge for a short hike among towering cliffs. Pass Erfoud (date capital & fossil museums), then arrive in Merzouga. Camel trek into Erg Chebbi dunes for sunset. Dinner and overnight in a desert camp with Berber entertainment.

Day 5: Merzouga → Ziz Valley → Midelt → Ifrane → Fes

Early sunrise over the dunes, then depart north through palm-lined Ziz Valley and Ziz Gorge. Stop in Midelt (lunch) and Ifrane (“Moroccan Switzerland”). Arrive in Fes by evening.

Day 6: Full-Day Guided Tour of Fes

Panoramic view of Fes el-Bali, then guided walk through the UNESCO-listed medina: Royal Palace (Golden Gates), Mellah, tanneries, Al-Qarawiyyin University, and artisan quarters. Discover why Fes is Morocco’s spiritual & intellectual heart.

Day 7: Fes → Chefchaouen

Drive through the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen. Guided exploration of the blue-washed medina, Kasbah Museum, and Ras el-Ma spring. Free time for photography, shopping, and mint tea in Place Outa el-Hammam.

Day 8: Chefchaouen → Tangier

Scenic mountain descent to Tangier. Drop-off at airport, port, or city accommodation — where your 8-day Moroccan odyssey concludes.

What’s Included / Not Included

✅ Included

• Pickup at Casablanca Airport or city hotel
• Private AC vehicle (8 days) with Wi-Fi-ready setup
• Professional multilingual driver
• 7 nights accommodation (4-star riads/hotels + desert camp)
• Camel ride at sunset in Merzouga
• Local certified guides in Casablanca (Hassan II), Marrakech, and Fes
• All fuel, tolls, and local taxes
• Unique cultural experiences (e.g., desert camp, Ras el-Ma, film studios)

❌ Not Included

• Entrance fees to monuments (e.g., Hassan II Mosque, Saadian Tombs, tanneries)
• Lunches and dinners (except where noted)
• Beverages (including bottled water)
• Flights and travel insurance
• Gratuities for guides and driver

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