This 6-day circular tour begins and ends in Casablanca. It offers a comprehensive introduction to Morocco’s imperial cities, dramatic landscapes, and the Sahara Desert. You will explore the modern landmarks of Casablanca and the administrative capital, Rabat. The journey continues to the historic cities of Meknes and Fes. From there, you cross the Middle Atlas Mountains to reach the Erg Chebbi dunes. A camel trek leads to a night in a desert camp. The return route takes you through the Todra Gorges and past the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou before crossing the High Atlas back to Marrakech.
Your 6-day Moroccan journey begins today upon your arrival at Casablanca airport. You will be greeted and transferred to your hotel for rest. If you arrive in the morning, you will have free time to begin exploring the city’s landmarks at your own pace.
After breakfast, you will visit the magnificent Hassan II Mosque and explore other key sites in Casablanca. The journey then continues to Rabat, the administrative capital. Here, you will enjoy a panoramic tour featuring the Royal Palace gardens, the Hassan Tower, and the Mohamed V Mausoleum. Next, you travel to Meknes, the imperial city associated with Sultan Moulay Ismail. You will explore its walled Medina, the grand Bab Mansour gate, and the lively El Hedim square. The day concludes with an evening arrival in Fes, followed by dinner and overnight accommodation.
Following breakfast, you embark on a full-day sightseeing tour of Fes. The morning is spent within the medieval Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Highlights include the Merinid Tombs, the Bou Inania and Attarine Medersas, the Karaouine Mosque, and the Nejjarine Fountain. Lunch is served at a traditional Moroccan restaurant. The afternoon continues with visits to the Bab Boujeloud gate, the historic tanneries, the Royal Palace, and the bustling artisan souks. The day ends with dinner and overnight stay at your hotel.
After breakfast, you depart for Merzouga. The scenic route first stops at the cedar forest near Azrou, where you can observe Barbary apes in their natural habitat. You then pass through Ifrane, known as the “Moroccan Switzerland.” The journey continues through the Ziz Valley and Erfoud before arriving at the edge of the Sahara. In the afternoon, you begin a camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes. You will spend the night in a nomadic desert camp under a blanket of stars.
Wake early to witness the sunrise over the golden dunes. After this magical moment, you ride your camels back to the hotel for breakfast and a shower. The route continues to Rissani, where you can explore its traditional souk, the largest in southern Morocco. You then travel through the Valley of Roses and the Skoura oases before reaching the Todra Gorges. The day ends with an arrival in Ouarzazate for overnight accommodation.
After breakfast, you explore Ouarzazate, visiting the Taourirt Kasbah and the famous film studios. You then continue to the UNESCO-listed Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a stunning fortified village. Lunch is taken in the area before you begin the final leg of the journey. The route crosses the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka pass, offering spectacular views. You arrive in Marrakech by late afternoon, where your tour concludes.
