Itinerary

1. Marrakech

   Welcome to Morocco. Following arrival at Marrakech Airport, we will have a short drive to our joining hotel where we will stay for the night. If you arrive early try to explore the old medina with its narrow alleyways and its famous square Djamaa Elfena.

   Hotel: Alandalous & Spa or similar.

2. Dades Valley

   This morning, we will start our journey crossing the high atlas Mountains of Morocco and arrive at the old village of Ait Benhaddou, a major stop for the caravans in the old days, a UNESCO heritage site now. It is also used as a background for many international movies such as Gladiators, Prince of Persia and Game of Thrones. Not too far from this village is Ouarzazate, a city in the south of Morocco known as Hollywood of North Africa due to the number of Movies made in its film studios. On the way to Boumalen Dades, where we will stay for the night, we pass by the Roses Valley, a beautiful and evergreen valley very famous for the Damaskina Roses and people hold a festival every year to celebrate the harvest.

3. Sahara Desert Erg Chebbi

   After breakfast, we will head east towards the Sahara. En-route, we pass by the magnificent Toudra Gorges (Grand Canyon of Morocco). This city is very famous for fossils and fossilised Marble. In Rissani we will have a stop for lunch. After lunch, we will continue our journey to Erfoud. Now it is time to get to the Sahara Desert where we will transfer to our camels and go for a ride on the dunes to get to the Berber camp for the night, if anyone can not ride a camel, there is the possibility of getting a 4WD (extra cost) and drive to the camp. On arrival at the camp, you have some free time before dinner—overnight Desert camp.

4. Fes

   After breakfast and shower in the Berber camp, we will drive through the city Errachidia and the ZIZ valley famous for Date palms. After that, we will cross the High and the Middle Atlas Mountains, which separates the Sahara desert from the country's interior parts. We will get to Fes the oldest capital of Morocco, where we will stay for the night. Overnight in Hotel/ Riad

5. Fes Sightseeing

   Today we take the guided tour of Fes. Fes is the oldest and largest medieval city in the world. Its medina, home to 400.000 inhabitants, with only donkeys and bikes as a means of transportation, is a heady mix of aromas, sights and sounds. There are plenty of mosques and palaces to visit, but only Muslims can enter Mosques in Morocco. After exploring the dye-pits, tanneries, pottery and restaurants, we return to our hotel to freshen up for tonight. We can have a traditional meal and entertainment in the city with live Moroccan entertainment including traditional dancing, belly dancing and magicians. Overnight Hotel/ Riad

6. Chefchaoune

   After breakfast, we drive towards Chefchaouen (bleu city). It’s a Morocco popular tourist attraction and welcoming town situated in the Rif Mountains just south of the Mediterranean coastline in northwest Morocco. This nice bleu city is known for its traditional buildings. Enjoy a walk to explore the medina's white and blue washed walls and the markets that offer some unique native handicrafts. Chefchaouen is a fantastic destination for photography with its wonderful views of the Rif Mountains. We will have an optional dinner in one of the local restaurants in the medina before returning to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

7. Rabat & Casablanca

   After breakfast, we will travel south to the official capital of Morocco Rabat. On arrival, we will have a guided tour to explore the highlights of Rabat including the Royal palace, Hassan Tower. After this we will continue our journey to arrive to Casablanca, the economic capital of Morocco. Overnight at the hotel in Casablanca

8. Casablanca Airport

   Today will be the last day of our Moroccan adventure. If you are flying in the afternoon, you can visit the stunning Hassan Mosque of Casablanca. If not, you can get a taxi to the airport of Mohamed V in Casablanca.