7 DaysCultural
7-Day Imperial Cities
Morocco's legendary royal cities in one unforgettable week — medinas, mosques, Roman ruins and the Atlas Mountains.
Route
Day-by-Day
1
Arrive Casablanca
- Hassan II Mosque — free exterior or guided interior tour
- Stroll the Corniche seafront promenade at sunset
- Explore the Art Deco district around Place Mohammed V
2
Casablanca → Rabat
- Morning train to Rabat (1h), check into riad
- Kasbah des Oudayas & Atlantic views from the ramparts
- Hassan Tower & Mausoleum of Mohammed V — Chellah at dusk
3
Rabat → Fes
- Scenic 3-hour drive or train through rolling countryside
- Check into medina riad, freshen up
- Evening stroll through Bou Jeloud (Blue Gate) & lit-up medina
4
Fes Full Day
- Al-Qarawiyyin — world's oldest university (exterior & courtyard)
- Chouara Tanneries early morning for the best colours & light
- Medersa Bou Inania — stunning Marinid geometric tilework
5
Fes → Meknes → Volubilis → Ifrane
- Meknes: Bab Mansour & the imperial stables (Heri es-Souani)
- Volubilis Roman ruins — mosaics and triumphal arch
- Evening in Ifrane — Morocco's "Little Switzerland" at 1,650m
6
Ifrane → Marrakech
- Morning walk in Cedar Forest to spot Barbary macaques
- Scenic Atlas Mountain crossing via Azrou and Khenifra
- Arrive Marrakech — Jemaa el-Fna square buzz at night
7
Marrakech & Depart
- Morning in the souks — spices, leather, lanterns and rugs
- Bahia Palace & the Saadian Tombs
- Majorelle Garden & Yves Saint Laurent Museum before departure
10 DaysClassic Morocco
10-Day Classic Morocco
The quintessential Moroccan loop — mountains, Sahara, medinas and the magical Blue City of Chefchaouen.
Route
Day-by-Day
1
Arrive Marrakech
- Settle into riad in the medina
- First taste of Jemaa el-Fna — acrobats, storytellers, food stalls
- Mint tea & evening in Café de France overlooking the square
2
Marrakech Full Day
- Majorelle Garden, Koutoubia Mosque & Bahia Palace
- Souk exploration — spice market, Rahba Kedima square
- Traditional hammam experience in the evening
3
Atlas & Ouarzazate
- Tizi n'Tichka pass (2,260m) — dramatic mountain scenery
- Aït Benhaddou UNESCO kasbah — used in Game of Thrones filming
- Ouarzazate — "Hollywood of Morocco" film studios
4
Draa Valley → Merzouga
- Palm oasis road through the Draa Valley date palm groves
- Ancient kasbahs and mudbrick villages en route
- Arrive at Merzouga — first view of the Erg Chebbi dunes
5
Sahara Camp Night
- Sunrise camel trek into the dunes at 6am
- Sandboarding on the golden Erg Chebbi crests
- Overnight luxury desert camp — Berber music & stargazing
6
Sahara → Midelt
- Sunrise from the dunes before breakfast at camp
- Drive north through the Ziz Valley and Tafilalet oasis
- Stop in Midelt — "Apple Capital" of Morocco in the Atlas
7
Midelt → Fes
- Beautiful drive through Middle Atlas cedar forests
- Ifrane: charming alpine town with stone chalets
- Arrive Fes — settle into medina riad, evening walk
8
Fes Full Day
- Guided tour of Fes el-Bali — the world's largest car-free urban area
- Chouara Tanneries, Attarine Medersa, Nejjarine fountain
- Cooking class in a traditional riad kitchen
9
Fes → Chefchaouen
- 2.5-hour drive through the Rif Mountains
- Arrive in the Blue City — photograph every corner
- Ras el-Maa waterfall & hike above the medina for panoramic views
10
Chefchaouen Departure
- Golden-hour morning walk through the blue alleys
- Spanish Mosque hilltop viewpoint at sunrise
- Transfer to Tangier or Casablanca for onward journey
14 DaysGrand Tour
14-Day Grand Tour
The ultimate Morocco experience — coast, imperial cities, Sahara, gorges, Atlas and Atlantic all in two remarkable weeks.
Route
Day-by-Day
1
Arrive Casablanca
- Hassan II Mosque guided tour — interior open to non-Muslims
- Art Deco architecture walk through the old Medina
- Dinner at Rick's Café — the legendary Casablanca restaurant
2
Casablanca → Rabat
- Train to Rabat in 1 hour — capital city welcome
- Royal Palace exterior, Hassan Tower & Mausoleum
- Kasbah des Oudayas with Atlantic ocean views
3
Rabat → Chefchaouen
- Drive north through the Rif foothills (3.5 hours)
- Arrive in the Blue Pearl — first wander through the blue medina
- Sunset from the Spanish Mosque — panoramic Rif views
4
Chefchaouen Full Day
- Dawn photography walk before the tourists arrive
- Ras el-Maa waterfall & the Plaza Uta el-Hammam
- Local Rif mountain cheese, olives & kif culture market
5
Chefchaouen → Fes
- Drive through the Rif to Fes (2.5 hours)
- Check into medina riad — rooftop terrace views of the city
- Bou Jeloud Blue Gate & evening medina atmosphere
6
Fes Full Day
- Guided medina tour — 9,000 labyrinthine streets
- Chouara Tanneries, Bou Inania Medersa, Al-Qarawiyyin
- Fes el-Jdid (New Fes) — Mellah Jewish quarter & Royal Palace gates
7
Fes → Meknes → Ifrane
- Meknes: Bab Mansour, Moulay Ismail Mausoleum, Heri es-Souani
- Volubilis Roman ruins — UNESCO-listed, outstanding mosaics
- Ifrane overnight — crisp mountain air in Morocco's ski resort town
8
Ifrane → Merzouga (Sahara)
- Cedar forest macaque encounter in Azrou
- Long scenic drive through Middle Atlas and Ziz Valley (7h)
- First sight of Erg Chebbi at sunset — gold & amber dunes
9
Sahara Desert Day
- Sunrise camel trek into the dunes
- Sandboarding & Tuareg tea ceremony in a nomad tent
- Luxury camp night: candlelit dinner & Berber music under the stars
10
Sahara → Draa Valley → Ouarzazate
- Todra Gorge stop — 300m sheer cliffs, perfect for photographers
- Dadès Valley — "Road of a Thousand Kasbahs"
- Ouarzazate: CLA Studios & Kasbah Taourirt
11
Ouarzazate → Aït Benhaddou → Marrakech
- Aït Benhaddou ksar — sunrise golden light on the kasbah
- Tizi n'Tichka mountain pass crossing (2,260m)
- Arrive Marrakech — riad check-in & Jemaa el-Fna immersion
12
Marrakech Full Day
- Majorelle Garden & YSL Museum — vivid cobalt-blue architecture
- Bahia Palace & Saadian Tombs — Andalusian grandeur
- Traditional hammam & kessa exfoliation treatment
13
Marrakech → Essaouira
- 2-hour coastal drive to the wind-swept Atlantic city
- Essaouira ramparts, blue fishing boats & Gnawa music
- Fresh seafood dinner on the port — grilled sardines & calamari
14
Essaouira & Departure
- Morning medina walk — argan oil cooperatives & Thuya woodwork
- Beach time & final Atlantic views from the Skala fort
- Transfer to Marrakech airport or onward journey
5 DaysCultural
5-Day Northern Morocco
A perfect short trip or add-on from Spain via ferry — the Rif Mountains, the Blue City and the ancient medina of Fes.
Route
Day-by-Day
1
Arrive Tangier (Ferry from Tarifa/Algeciras)
- Grand Socco & Petit Socco squares — old Tangier café culture
- Kasbah Museum with panoramic views across the Strait of Gibraltar
- Walk the medina & the Ancien Palais de Méndoub
2
Tangier → Chefchaouen
- 2-hour drive or CTM bus through Rif foothills
- Afternoon wander through the blue-washed medina lanes
- Spanish Mosque viewpoint at sunset — Rif panorama
3
Chefchaouen Full Day
- Early morning photography — quiet alleys before 8am
- Ras el-Maa waterfall & local artisan shops
- Rif mountain hike above the city for aerial views
4
Chefchaouen → Fes
- Bus or taxi through the Rif (2.5 hours)
- Afternoon — Bou Jeloud Blue Gate & first medina impressions
- Traditional dinner: pastilla, tagine & b'stilla au poulet
5
Fes & Depart
- Morning highlight tour: Chouara Tanneries & Attarine Medersa
- Al-Qarawiyyin University courtyard — world's oldest university
- Train or bus south to Casablanca or Marrakech, or fly home
7 DaysFamily
7-Day Family Adventure
Kid-friendly Morocco — camels, beaches, Atlas trekking, cooking classes and souk treasure hunts the whole family will love.
Route
Day-by-Day
1
Arrive Marrakech — Medina Wonder
- Jemaa el-Fna: snake charmers, acrobats & storytellers (kids love it!)
- Dinner at a family-friendly rooftop restaurant overlooking the square
- Check into riad with pool — perfect for a family base
2
Marrakech Souk Treasure Hunt
- Guided souk treasure hunt — lanterns, spices and leather goods
- Kids' cooking class: Moroccan bread, cookies & mint tea making
- Majorelle Garden — tranquil escape with exotic plants & turtles
3
Atlas Mountains Day Trip
- Ourika Valley Berber village visit — meet a local family
- Setti Fadma waterfalls hike (easy, 45 mins) — refreshing swim
- Camel ride along the valley floor (everyone's favourite!)
4
Marrakech → Essaouira
- Drive to the coast via Argan oil women's cooperative
- Essaouira beach arrival — kite surfing, sandcastles & beach football
- Fresh fish dinner at the harbour market — point & grill
5
Essaouira Beach & Blue Boats
- Horseback riding on the beach at low tide (amazing family photo!)
- Blue fishing boats harbour — watch the morning catch arrive
- Rampart walk & old Portuguese fortifications
6
Essaouira → Marrakech — Quad Biking
- Return to Marrakech via the Palmeraie
- Quad biking through the palm grove (kids 6+ can ride tandem)
- Hotel pool afternoon — rest & play before final evening
7
Final Marrakech Day & Depart
- Menara Gardens — serene olive groves and the reflecting pool pavilion
- Last souvenir shopping: leather babouches, argan oil & Berber rugs
- Transfer to Marrakech Menara Airport
10 DaysAdventure
10-Day Adventure Route
For the intrepid traveller — summit Africa's second highest peak, sandboard the Sahara, climb gorges and trek wild valleys.
Route
Day-by-Day
1
Arrive Marrakech — Gear Up
- Equipment check & hire from Marrakech adventure outfitters
- Briefing with certified mountain guide for Toubkal ascent
- Riad night & carb-loading dinner before the big trek
2
Imlil Base Camp
- Drive to Imlil village (1,750m) — gateway to the High Atlas
- Acclimatization hike to Sidi Chamharouch shrine (2,310m)
- Overnight at Toubkal Refuge (3,207m) — basic but epic mountain hut
3
Toubkal Summit Day (4,167m)
- Pre-dawn 4am start for the 3-hour summit push
- Summit of Jebel Toubkal — highest peak in North Africa
- Descent to Imlil, transfer to Ouarzazate region
4
Aït Benhaddou & Ouarzazate
- UNESCO Aït Benhaddou ksar — explore the 11th-century citadel
- CLA Studios film set tour — Lawrence of Arabia & Gladiator locations
- Rock climbing session at the cliffs above Ouarzazate (beginner-friendly)
5
Draa Valley to Merzouga
- Quad biking through the Draa palm oasis (90 minutes)
- Ancient ksar villages and Agdez market stop
- Arrive at Erg Chebbi — check into desert camp at sunset
6
Sahara Desert Action Day
- Sunrise camel trek to the highest dunes (150m)
- Sandboarding on the Erg Chebbi slopes — bring your knees!
- 4x4 desert circuit & overnight at luxury tented camp
7
Sahara → Todra Gorge
- Dramatic drive north through palm-lined Ziz gorge
- Todra Gorge — 300m vertical limestone walls, world-class climbing
- Via Ferrata route for intermediate climbers (guide required)
8
Dadès Gorge Trekking
- Gorge trekking through the narrow "Monkey Fingers" rock formations
- Berber village overnight homestay — authentic mountain hospitality
- Star gazing from the gorge — zero light pollution
9
Gorges → Fes (Long Drive)
- Midelt cherry capital — fresh fruit stop and mountain walk
- Middle Atlas cedar forest — Barbary macaques en route
- Arrive Fes — victory dinner & hammam recovery session
10
Fes & Depart
- Morning medina walk — Bou Jeloud Gate & Chouara Tanneries
- Souvenir shopping: hand-beaten copper, leather goods, Fassi pottery
- Transfer to Fes airport or train to Casablanca