The Essence of Morocco
8 days / 7 nights
Discover the essence of Morocco's history, culture, architecture, landscapes, cuisine and more on this journey through the four imperial cities of Casablanca, Rabat, Fez and Marrakesh, and the breathtaking Atlas Mountains and Sahara Desert.
Day one : Arrive in Casablanca and drive to Rabat
9:00 AM : Flight
10:00 AM : Half Day Tour of Casablanca
1:30 PM : Lunch
2:30 PM : Drive to Rabat
4:00 PM : Arrival in Rabat and check-in to hotel
Day two : Tour of Rabat, Meknes, Volubilis and Fez
8:00 AM : Tour of Rabat
12:00 PM : Tour of Meknes
1:30 PM : Wine Tasting & Lunch
4:00 PM : Tour of Volubilis
5:00 PM : Arrival in Fez and check-in to hotel
Day three : Full day tour of Fez
9:00 AM : Full Day Tour of Fez
Day four : Drive from Fez through the Middle Atlas mountains to Merzouga (Sahara desert)
8:00 AM : Drive to Merzouga through the fertile valley of Saiss, up to Ifrane (a ski resort), then ascending the High Atlas Mountains to enter the legendary Ziz valley
3:00 PM : Arrive in Merzouga
3:30 PM : Camel Safari, Sahara Desert
Day five : Merzouga to Ouarzazate
8:00 AM : Drive from Merzouga to Ourzazate across a series of oases
11:00 AM : Stop at Tinghir, a stunning oasis at the foot of the High Atlas mountains
11:30 AM : Visit Todra Gorge and Valley of the Roses
1:15 PM : Arrive in Ouarzazate
1:30 PM : Lunch in Ouarzazate
Day six : Ouarzazate to Marrakesh
9:00 AM : Tour of Ait-Ben-Haddou
1:00 PM : Drive through the High Atlas mountains
5:30 PM : Arrive in Marrakesh and check-in to hotel
Day seven : Full day tour of Marrakesh
8:00 AM : Full Day Tour of Marrakech
Day eight : Return home from Marrakesh
9:00 AM : Drive to Marrakesh airport for your return flight
Key sights to see
Exciting and memorable things to do
Great places to stay
- Airport pick up in Casablanca
- Accommodation
- Guides
- Some Meals & Beverages