Private or small group · Low difficulty · Best seasons: fall, winter, spring

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Overview

Itinerary

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This thirteen-day journey circles the country from Marrakech through the Sahara, the imperial cities, and the northern coast before returning south. Travel across the High Atlas Mountains to the earthen ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, into the Sahara for a night beneath the stars, and on through Fes, Chefchaouen, Tangier, Rabat, and Casablanca before closing the loop in Marrakech. The route balances Morocco’s great cities with its landscapes and rural traditions: a rose cooperative in the Roses Valley, an Amazigh art museum in El Khorbat, a camel ride into the dunes, a tile workshop in Tetouan, and the meeting point of the Mediterranean and the Atlantic at Cape Spartel. Nights are spent in riads, guesthouses, and a desert camp across the country’s four imperial cities and its northern coast, offering a complete crossing of Morocco from the Sahara to the sea.

Highlights

Explore Marrakech's medina, Koutoubia Mosque, Saadian Tombs, and Bahia Palace
Drive through the Ounilla Valley to the earthen ksar of Ait Ben Haddou
Visit a rose cooperative in the Roses Valley and hike through Todgha Gorge
Ride camels into the dunes for a night in a desert camp
Explore the medina and tanneries of Fes and the Roman ruins of Volubilis
Watch the sunset from the Spanish Mosque in Chefchaouen
Visit a tile workshop in Tetouan and Hercules Caves in Tangier
Explore the historic medinas of Asilah and Rabat, and the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca

Day 01 :

Arrival in Marrakech

Arrive in Marrakech and transfer to your riad. The rest of the day is at leisure to rest and settle in. Overnight in Marrakech.

Day 02 :

Marrakech

Spend the day exploring Marrakech with a guide: wander the medina, stop for lunch among its stalls, and visit the Koutoubia Mosque, the Saadian Tombs, and the Bahia Palace. Overnight in Marrakech.

Day 03 :

Marrakech to Dades Gorge via Ait Ben Haddou

Drive south through the Ounilla Valley and into the High Atlas Mountains. Explore the earthen village of Ait Ben Haddou, one of Morocco's most iconic ksars, then continue through the Valley of Roses, stopping at a local cooperative to see how rose water and oils are made. Arrive in Dades Gorge by evening. Overnight in Dades Gorge.

Tizi n Tichka, winding mountain roads, Morocco

Day 04 :

Dades Gorge to Desert Camp via Todgha Gorge

Travel through Todgha Gorge, where towering rock walls rise above the riverbed, and stop at the Amazigh art museum in El Khorbat to learn about the region's traditional irrigation systems and rural life. Continue toward Merzouga, then ride camels into the dunes as the light softens. Arrive at the desert camp for a traditional Amazigh dinner and live music around the fire beneath the stars. Overnight in desert camp.

Day 05 :

Desert Camp to Fes via Middle Atlas

Leave the dunes behind and travel north through the Ziz Gorge, Valley, and Oasis, stopping in Erfoud for a local date tasting before continuing over the Middle Atlas to Fes. Overnight in Fes.

Palm oasis in the Atlas Mountains, Morocco

Day 06 :

Fes

Spend the day exploring Fes el-Bali, including its medina, tanneries, and other historic sights. Overnight in Fes.

Yarn hanging in the alleys of Fes, Morocco

Day 07 :

Fes to Chefchaouen via Volubilis

Head north, stopping at Volubilis, the best-preserved Roman ruins in Morocco, before continuing into the Rif Mountains. Arrive in Chefchaouen in time to watch the sunset from the Spanish Mosque, overlooking the blue-washed medina below. Overnight in Chefchaouen.

Day 08 :

Chefchaouen

Spend the day wandering Chefchaouen's blue-washed medina at a slower pace, then return to the Spanish Mosque for sunset. Overnight in Chefchaouen.

Day 09 :

Chefchaouen to Tangier via Tetuan

Travel toward the coast, stopping in Tetouan to explore its medina and visit a traditional tile workshop. Continue to Tangier. Overnight in Tangier.

Day 10 :

Tangier to Rabat via Asilah

Visit Hercules Caves and Cape Spartel, where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic, then explore Tangier's medina before heading down the coast. Stop in the seaside town of Asilah to see its whitewashed lanes and murals, then continue to Rabat. Overnight in Rabat.

Day 11 :

Rabat to Casablanca

Spend the morning exploring Rabat, Morocco's capital, before driving to Casablanca to visit the Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest in the world, set on the Atlantic coast. Overnight in Casablanca.

Day 12 :

Casablanca to Marrakech

Drive south to Marrakech, where the journey comes full circle. Overnight in Marrakech.

Archways of the Hassan II mosque in Casablanca, Morocco

Day 13 :

Departure

Transfer to the airport for your departing flight.