10 DAYS TOUR: IMPERIAL CITIES AND SOUTHERN MOROCCO FROM MARRAKECH

After breakfast, depart for Casablanca, Morocco’s largest city. You'll visit the impressive Hassan II Mosque, rising directly from the Atlantic coast — one of the few mosques in the country open to non-Muslim visitors. After lunch on the Corniche, the drive continues to Rabat. Upon arrival, discover the capital’s peaceful atmosphere as you visit the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, the unfinished Hassan Tower, and the serene Andalusian-style Kasbah of the Udayas, overlooking the ocean.

• Visit Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca
• Explore Rabat’s main historical sites
• Overnight in Rabat

The road heads north into the heart of the Rif Mountains. As you approach Chefchaouen, the landscape turns lush and green, with mountain villages nestled between forested hills. Upon arrival, wander through the town’s famously blue-painted streets. From artisan leather shops to peaceful plazas, Chefchaouen offers a relaxed rhythm and charming atmosphere ideal for an afternoon of slow exploration.

• Scenic drive through the Rif Mountains
• Discover Chefchaouen’s blue medina
• Overnight in Chefchaouen

Leaving the north behind, you descend toward the historical plains. First stop: Volubilis, where you'll walk among the well-preserved Roman ruins, admiring centuries-old mosaics and columns. Then continue to Meknes for a short panoramic visit: the massive Bab Mansour gate, royal stables, and the old medina. Arrive in Fes by early evening and settle into your riad within the old city walls.  

• Visit Volubilis archaeological site
• Explore Meknes’ monuments
• Overnight in Fes

Today is devoted to discovering the spiritual and cultural capital of Morocco. With your local guide, you’ll explore Fes el-Bali, the largest car-free urban zone in the world. Navigate through alleys filled with craftsmen, herbalists, and centuries-old institutions. You’ll visit Al-Qarawiyyin University, the Bou Inania Madrasa, and the colorful Chouara tanneries. As the day winds down, climb to a nearby viewpoint and watch the sun set over a sea of rooftops and minarets.

• Guided walking tour of Fes
• Historic mosques, tanneries, and souks
• Overnight in Fes

The journey turns southward through the Middle Atlas. In Ifrane, you'll be surprised by chalet-style houses and flower-lined avenues — a contrast to the rest of Morocco. Continue through Azrou’s cedar forests and stop for lunch in Midelt. By afternoon, palm groves and arid hills signal the approach to the desert. Upon reaching Merzouga, camels await for a ride into the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. Watch the sun disappear behind the sand before enjoying dinner and music in your desert camp.

• Scenic drive through the Middle Atlas
• Camel ride in the Sahara
• Overnight in a desert camp

After sunrise and breakfast in the camp, ride back to Merzouga and continue your journey through the desert region. Stop at the spectacular Todra Gorges, where sheer canyon walls rise dramatically above a palm-lined river. You can walk along the gorge before heading to the Dades Valley, with its winding roads, red cliffs, and traditional kasbahs. Spend the night in a hotel nestled in the heart of the valley.

• Sunrise over the dunes
• Visit Todra Gorges
• Overnight in Dades Gorges

Today’s route takes you through the scenic Valley of Roses and Skoura Oasis. After lunch, explore Aït Ben Haddou, a striking ksar made of mudbrick and featured in countless films. The last stretch leads through the winding roads of the High Atlas Mountains, offering panoramic stops and small Berber villages. By evening, arrive in Marrakech and enjoy a well-deserved rest.

• Visit Aït Ben Haddou (UNESCO)
• Scenic drive through the Atlas
• Overnight in Marrakech

With your guide, uncover the treasures of the Red City. Visit the Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace, and the Saadian Tombs. Wander through the bustling souks and admire the colors, scents, and rhythm of daily life. You’ll also visit the Majorelle Garden, an oasis of cobalt blue and exotic plants. End your day in Jemaa el-Fna square, where the city’s heartbeat comes alive as night falls.

• Guided city tour
• Souks, palaces, and gardens
• Overnight in Marrakech

Depending on your flight time, enjoy a final mint tea or a relaxed stroll through the medina. Your driver will transfer you to the airport, marking the end of your Moroccan journey.

• Free time
• Airport transfer
• End of services