Day 1: Marrakech - Telouet - Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate - Dades Gorges.

Tizi n Tichka - Depart from Marrakech around 07:30 AM heading to Ouarzazate, crossing the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n Tichka pass at an altitude of 2260 meters. Enjoy the stunning views of Berber villages and the majestic mountains. Before reaching the fortified Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, visit the beautiful Kasbah of Telouet.

Kasbah du Pacha el Glaoui - Discover a hidden gem in the Atlas Mountains at 1800 meters elevation. Telouet Kasbah, located along the former caravan route from the Sahara to Marrakech, was the seat of the El Glaoui family’s power, also known as the Palace of Glaoui. Construction began in 1860 and continued over the years.
TICKET COST: 2 EUROS PER PERSON.

Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou - Located 30 km before Ouarzazate, the fortified Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou was built in the 11th century. It was once a key stop on the caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech. Situated on a hill along the Ounila River, it features beautiful Kasbahs, though they suffer damage from rain and windstorms. Most residents now live in a modern village across the river, but about five families still reside within the Kasbah. Ait Benhaddou has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987 and has been featured in films like Lawrence of Arabia (1962), Gladiator (2000), and Alexander (2004).

Musee du Cinema - Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Africa,” is a city on a barren plateau south of the High Atlas Mountains. Mainly inhabited by Berbers, they built many of the area’s famous Kasbahs, including the Taourirt Kasbah from the 17th century. The city is a popular filming location, hosting Morocco’s largest studios and attracting international film companies for movies like The Mummy (1999) and Kingdom of Heaven (2005).

El Kelaa M’gouna - Travel to Dades Gorges through the “Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs,” with numerous Kasbahs lining the road. Some are restored, while others are in ruins. Visit the Amridil Kasbah and pass through the Kelaa M’gouna valley, known for its roses, alfalfa, olive trees, fig trees, and grapes. Locals produce cosmetics from the roses and celebrate with a festival each April.

Dadès Gorges - Continue through the Dades Valley, rising in the High Atlas Mountains, and check into the hotel by evening.

Day 2: Dades Gorges - Todra Valley - Todra Gorges - Merzouga Desert.

Gargantas del Todra - Travel through Boumalen, located on the edge of the Dades Valley, supporting a large Berber community with its rich agriculture. The Todgha Gorges, beyond the central High Atlas Mountains, offer landscapes reminiscent of Colorado, with high plateaus, gorges, and canyons. Peaks here exceed 4000 meters, with Jbel Saghro at 2500 meters and Jbel Mgoun at 4068 meters. Enjoy a hike among these stunning canyons.

Fossiles d’Erfoud - Head to Erfoud, known for its pottery and fossil quarries. Fossils are a major industry here, as the area was part of a vast ocean 350 million years ago.

Merzouga Desert - Journey to the red sand dunes of Erg Chebbi Merzouga. From a vast plateau, be amazed by the towering sand dunes of Merzouga. In the evening, enjoy a camel ride for about an hour and a half to witness a breathtaking sunset among the high dunes. Overnight in a Berber tented desert camp, marveling at the starry sky.

Day 3: Merzouga - Ziz Valley - Midelt - Ifran - Fez.

Merzouga - Rise early to witness the spectacular sunrise, with the dunes casting beautiful shadows. Return by camel and depart for Fes.

Errachidia - Take a short break for restrooms, etc.

Midelt - Lunch in the Berber village of Midelt, located at the foothills of the eastern High Atlas Mountains. Cross the challenging mountains, home to a large Berber community, with landscapes featuring palm tree oases at Jbel Ayachi (3747 meters).

Azrou - Optional short visit to the monkey park.

Ifrane - Pass through Ifrane, the most modern and clean city in Morocco. Known as “Little Switzerland,” Ifrane is a green town and ski resort in the Middle Atlas region, at an altitude of 1665 meters. It is home to Al Akhawayn University, established in 1997 by King Hassan II of Morocco and King Fahd of Saudi Arabia, where all classes are taught in English.

Fes - Arrive in Fes by evening and drop off at your accommodation.

Day 4: Full Day Guided Tour, Fez Medina.

Fes - Enjoy a half-day city tour with an official guide. Fes, once known as the “Mecca of the West” and “Athens of Africa,” is the country’s second-largest city after Casablanca, with a population of about 1 million. As a former capital and one of Morocco’s four imperial cities, Fes consists of three parts: Fez el Bali, the oldest section surrounded by a large wall with over 9000 narrow streets; Fez-Jdid, home to the Mellah, the Jewish quarter; and Ville Nouvelle, the newest section created during the French occupation. Fez el Bali is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the world’s largest medina and the oldest university, Al-Karaouine, founded in AD 859 and still operational. Depart for Chefchaouen in the late afternoon.

Province of Ouezzane - Quick break.

Chefchaouen - Arrive in Chefchaouen around 8:00 PM and drop off at your accommodation.

Day 5: Fes - Chefchaouen Free Time to Explore Chefchaouen at Your Own Pace.

Chefchaouen Medina - Known for its vivid blue houses, Chefchaouen is popular with tourists and Moroccans, especially in summer. Explore the winding lanes and narrow alleys, home to souks offering local cuisine and artisan works like woolen items, embroidery, and goat cheese, unique to the North. Relax in the square, visit a local farm, or hike in nearby parks.

Day 6: Chefchaouen - Rabat - Casablanca.

Chefchaouen Medina - Depart from Chefchaouen to Casablanca. The journey takes about 5 hours. Depart in the morning to visit Rabat or the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, or spend more time in Chefchaouen and leave in the afternoon directly to Casablanca. Drop off at your accommodation or Casablanca airport.

Souk El Arbaa - Short break or continue the journey.

Rabat - (SECOND OPTION) Rabat, the political capital, offers a sightseeing tour of the Oudaya Kasbah and its gardens, located at the Abou Regreg River. Built during the Almohad dynasty in 1150 AD, visit the Mausoleum of Mohamed V, Hassan II, and the Hassan Tower, the minaret of an incomplete mosque from 1195 AD. The tower was intended to be the world’s largest minaret. Visit the royal palace before heading to Casablanca, Morocco’s largest city.

Hassan II Mosque - (THIRD OPTION) In Casablanca, visit the Great Mosque Hassan II, a stunning example of Moroccan architecture. It is the largest mosque in the kingdom and the fifth largest in the world, accommodating 25,000 worshippers inside and 80,000 in the adjoining grounds. Its minaret is the tallest in the world at 210 meters.

Casablanca - Conclude the trip with a drop-off at your hotel or the airport by evening.

• Camel ride and 4x4 adventure in the Merzouga desert
• Guided half-day city tour of Fes
• Overnight stay in a luxury Sahara desert camp with dinner and breakfast
• One-hour guided tour of Ait Ben Haddou Castle
• One night in Dades Gorges hotel with dinner and breakfast
• Transport in air-conditioned minivan/4WD and English-speaking driver
• Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation or airport
• Multiple meals included: breakfasts and dinners throughout the tour
• Accommodations provided: two nights in Chefchaouen, one night in Fes

• Lunch
• Carbonated beverages
• Gratuities (Optional)

Embark on a remarkable 6-day journey from Marrakech to Chefchaouen, stopping at Merzouga, Fes, and Casablanca. Delight in the picturesque route, stunning landscapes of varying hues, and the quaint Berber villages strewn along the path from Ouarzazate. Get a taste of history at the UNESCO heritage sites of Ait ben Haddou and Taourirt Kasbahs, before progressing through lush oases, palm-lined groves, and dramatic gorges. Traverse valleys and dried-up river beds to reach Merzouga, where a sunset camel trek across sandy dunes awaits, followed by a night under the stars in a desert camp, complete with a traditional Moroccan feast. Proceed through Midelt and Morocco’s Switzerland, Ifran, to reach the captivating city of Fes. Wander through the labyrinthine alleys of Fez Medina, explore the dreamlike blue city, and familiarize yourself with the city’s captivating past and its warm locals. End the tour with a visit to Rabat or Casablanca.

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.