Day 1: Casablanca – Meknes – Volubilis – Fez
Your 7-day tour from Casablanca begins with pickup at the airport or your riad. The first visit will be to the Hassan II Mosque, the country’s largest and most iconic religious monument. Then you will travel to Meknes, where you’ll have free time to explore Bab Mansour Gate, El Hedim Square, and the historic medina. Next, visit Volubilis, Morocco’s main Roman site and a UNESCO World Heritage site. At the end of the day, continue to Fez, where you will spend the night in a traditional accommodation.
Day 2: Guided Tour in Fez
Today you will enjoy a guided tour of the fascinating medieval city of Fez. With a local guide, explore its labyrinthine streets, ancient theological schools such as Bou Inania and Al Attarine, the Merinid Mausoleum, and the famous Chouara Tanneries, where leather is still crafted by hand. This day offers a full immersion in the city’s culture, history, and art. Overnight in Fez.
Day 3: Fez – Ifrane – Ziz Valley – Merzouga
After breakfast, travel to Ifrane, known as the “Moroccan Switzerland” for its Alpine-style architecture. Then cross the cedar forest of Azrou, home to Barbary monkeys, and pass through Midelt before reaching the spectacular Ziz Valley, famous for its vast palm groves. Next, visit Erfoud, known for its date and fossil markets, and continue on to Merzouga, the gateway to the Sahara Desert. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4: Merzouga Desert Excursions
Today is dedicated to discovering the cultural and natural environment of the desert. Visit the village of Khamlia to enjoy traditional Gnawa music and meet a nomadic family near the Algerian border. In the afternoon, return to your accommodation to prepare for an unforgettable sunset camel ride through the dunes of Erg Chebbi. Spend the night in a Berber camp with a traditional dinner and music around the fire under a starry sky.
Day 5: Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley
At sunrise, watch the sun rise over the dunes before breakfast. Then visit Rissani, an ancient caravan town and birthplace of the Alaouite dynasty. Continue to the impressive Todra Gorges, with rocky walls over 300 meters high. Finally, arrive at the Dades Valley, where you can admire formations such as the famous Monkey Finger Rock. Dinner and overnight in a charming riad.
Day 6: Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech
After breakfast, follow the Route of the Thousand Kasbahs, passing through the Valley of the Roses, with the option to visit a local cooperative. In Ouarzazate, visit the Atlas Film Studios before reaching the impressive Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site and filming location for movies like Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Then cross the Tizi n’Tichka pass in the High Atlas Mountains en route to Marrakech, where you will stay in a riad.
Day 7: Marrakech Tour – Return to Casablanca
On your last day, enjoy a guided tour of Marrakech. Visit iconic sites such as Jemaa el-Fna Square, Koutoubia Mosque, the old medina, palaces, madrasas, and beautiful gardens. After the tour, return to Casablanca, concluding this unforgettable 7-day journey through the desert, imperial cities, and Morocco’s unique landscapes.
