Your driver will pick you up from the airport or your hotel in Casablanca. We start by visiting the Hassan II Mosque, the biggest mosque in Africa and the third-largest in the Arab world. After exploring Casablanca, we drive to Rabat, the capital of Morocco. In Rabat, we visit the Kasbah of the Udayas, a beautiful old fortress by the ocean, and the Hassan Tower, an unfinished mosque from the 12th century. If time allows, we can also see the Royal Palace and the Chellah ruins. Overnight in a comfortable hotel or riad.

After breakfast, we drive north through the Rif Mountains and Berber villages on the way to Chefchaouen, the Blue City. The road is full of beautiful views of green hills and valleys. We stop for lunch along the way. In the afternoon, we arrive in Chefchaouen. You will have free time to relax and walk through the peaceful blue streets. Spend the night in a charming riad in the medina.

Today we leave Chefchaouen and travel to Volubilis, the best-preserved Roman ruins in Morocco. You can walk among the old stones, arches, and colorful mosaics. Then we continue to Meknes, one of Morocco’s imperial cities. There, we visit Bab Mansour Gate, the Royal Stables, Sahrij Souani Basin, and the Moulay Ismail Mausoleum. After exploring Meknes, we head to Fes, where you will stay overnight in a traditional riad.

Today, you will explore the old city of Fes with a local guide. First, visit the Royal Palace and the Jewish Quarter (Mellah). Then go to a viewpoint to see the whole medina. Enter through the Blue Gate and explore the old narrow streets full of shops, tanneries, and historic buildings. Visit the Al-Qarawiyyin University, the oldest university in the world, and the Chouara Tanneries, where leather is still made by hand. You’ll also visit a ceramic workshop to see traditional Fes pottery. Overnight in Fes.

After breakfast, we start our journey to the Sahara Desert. First, we visit Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco” for its European-style buildings and clean streets. Then we stop in the Cedar Forest of Azrou to see the Barbary monkeys. After lunch in Midelt, we continue through the Ziz Valley, full of palm trees and oases. In the afternoon, we arrive in Merzouga, where your camels are waiting. Enjoy a camel ride through the golden dunes and watch the sunset from the top. At night, enjoy dinner, music, and a starry sky at your desert camp.

Wake up early to see the sunrise in the Sahara. After breakfast, ride camels or take a 4×4 back to Merzouga. We drive to Rissani, known for its traditional market. Then, we visit the impressive Todra Gorges, with its high cliffs and river. You’ll enjoy a walk in the canyon and lunch nearby. In the afternoon, we drive to the Dades Valley, famous for its rock formations called “Monkey Fingers” and its kasbahs. Spend the night in a hotel or riad with a view of the valley.

After breakfast, we drive along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs. We stop in Kalaat M’Gouna, the Valley of Roses, where locals make rose water and beauty products. Then, we visit the famous Atlas Film Studios in Ouarzazate, called the “Hollywood of Africa”. Next, we explore the Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, a UNESCO site and filming location for many movies like Gladiator and Game of Thrones. After lunch, we continue through the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2260m). Arrive in Marrakech in the evening and stay in a traditional riad.

Today, you will discover Marrakech, a lively city full of culture and history. With a local guide, visit the Koutoubia Mosque, Saadian Tombs, and Bahia Palace. Then, walk through the busy souks (markets) and visit Jemaa El-Fna Square, where you’ll find musicians, snake charmers, and street food. In the afternoon, visit the peaceful Majorelle Garden, created by a French artist and owned by Yves Saint Laurent. You will also drive through the modern part of Marrakech (Gueliz) before heading back to your accommodation.

Depending on your flight time, we will drive you to Marrakech or Casablanca Airport. This marks the end of your unforgettable 9-day Morocco tour. We hope you leave with wonderful memories and beautiful photos of your time in Morocco.