Day 1: Arrival at Marrakech airport and private transfer
Personalized reception at Marrakech Menara International Airport and private transfer to your accommodation. Our guide will welcome you and explain the details of your unforgettable tour of Morocco. Free time to settle in and begin to enjoy the magic of Morocco. Night in a traditional riad in Marrakech.
Day 2: Complete visit of Marrakech - The Red City
Day dedicated to the discovery of Marrakech, the former imperial city steeped in history. We will explore the majestic silhouette of the Koutoubia Mosque with its impressive minaret dominating the red houses of the medina, the historic Saadian Tombs, and then the magnificent Bahia Palace, seat of the Grand Vizier Ba Ahmed, dating back to the late 19th century.
After enjoying a traditional Moroccan lunch, we will continue our visit to the iconic Jamaa el Fna square, considered the beating heart of the city, the colorful leather craft souk and the aromatic spice market. Free time to experience the vibrant nightlife of the square.
Overnight in a traditional riad in the medina of Marrakech.
Day 3: Marrakech – Ouarzazate – Skoura – Dades Gorges – Atlas Route
Pick up from your hotel or riad in Marrakech and start our spectacular route through southern Morocco. Departure from Marrakech via the impressive Col du Tichka mountain pass (2,260m), where we will cross the majestic mountains of the High Atlas making strategic stops to admire the panoramic views that this scenic route offers and to rest.
We will continue our journey towards Ouarzazate, known as "the gateway to the desert". After enjoying a typical Berber lunch, we will continue our route to the charming village of Skoura, located in the heart of the lush Valley of Palms, a vast and labyrinthine oasis whose lush vegetation embraces beautiful ancient kasbahs. Possibility of visiting its historic kasbah.
From here we continue through the picturesque Valley of Roses (world famous for the cultivation of Damascene roses for perfumery) towards the impressive Dades Valley, where we will visit the spectacular Dades Gorges. Traditional Berber dinner and accommodation by the Dades River with views of the mountains.
Day 4: Dades Gorges - Todra Gorges - Merzouga (Sahara Desert)
Morning departure along the panoramic routes of southern Morocco to continue towards the picturesque town of Tinghir and visit the impressive Todra Gorges (15 km from Tinghir), with its rock walls that rise up to 300 meters. Traditional lunch in a local restaurant overlooking the gorges.
In the afternoon, we will continue our journey to the historic city of Erfoud passing through the lush palm grove of Tinjdad, the traditional palm grove of Touroug and the authentic city of Erfoud. Visit to the fascinating artisan workshop for the extraction and polishing of fossil marble, a unique specialty of the region.
We will then head towards the majestic golden dunes of Merzouga (Erg Chebbi), one of the most spectacular desert landscapes in Morocco. We will change our vehicles for traditional dromedaries to admire the spectacular sunset over the dunes and spend a magical night in a desert camp.
Day 5: Excursion through the Merzouga desert - Erg Chebbi - Night under the stars
After a Berber breakfast, we will take a fascinating 4x4 route exploring the immense golden dunes passing through unique places: the two natural oases of MERZOUGA, the authentic nomadic depot along the ancestral routes of the desert, the cultural village of KHAMLIA (known as "the village of the blacks" for its Gnaua music), the historic mines of MIFISS, the impressive desert landscapes, meeting with authentic Berber desert nomads, and the exotic oasis TISSARDMINE.
We will return to the lodge at approximately 3:00 pm to begin our camel adventure and watch the magical sunset over the dunes. We will spend an unforgettable night in a wild oasis located 2 hours walk in the heart of the desert, staying in authentic Berber tents. Traditional dinner under the starry sky of the Sahara and accommodation in tents.
Day 6: Sunrise in the desert - Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Midelt – Azrou – Fez
At 5:30 in the morning we will wake up to live a unique experience: enjoy and admire the spectacular sunrise that the desert gives us and capture photographs from the top of a large dune, undoubtedly one of the most magical and unforgettable moments in the Merzouga desert.
After enjoying a typical Berber breakfast at our camp, we will ride dromedaries back to the lodge to refresh ourselves. Afterwards, we will begin our journey towards imperial Fez, crossing the impressive Ziz Valley with its endless palm grove, the city of Errachidia, the town of Midelt until we reach the majestic forest of ancient cedars where we will stop to visit the famous cedar of 'Gouraud' and see the friendly Barbary apes in their natural habitat.
We will continue our panoramic route through the Middle Atlas Mountains until we reach the historic city of Fez in the afternoon. Transfer to your riad in the medina.
Day 7: Fez – Chefchaouen (The Blue City)
We will spend the morning discovering the cultural and intellectual capital of Morocco. There are many historical monuments to visit: the ancient Medersas (Koranic schools): Chahrij, Bou Inania, Attarin, the authentic traditional souks, the Jewish quarter of Fez El-Jedid, the historic Karaouine Mosque (considered the first university in the world).
In the afternoon, transfer to the picturesque Chefchaouen, known worldwide as "The Blue City of Morocco". Free time to explore its charming blue alleys and admire its Andalusian-Moroccan architecture. Overnight in a traditional riad in the heart of Chefchaouen.
Day 8: Chefchaouen - Casablanca - Airport
After breakfast, we will travel to the cosmopolitan city of Casablanca where we will have the opportunity to visit its famous Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest in the world with a 210-meter minaret. At the agreed time, private transfer to Mohammed V International Airport and end of our services. Thank you for choosing our route through Morocco and have a good trip back!
