Marrakech
Marrakech Marvels: Unveiling the Treasures of Morocco 9 DAYS9 Days

Overview

Day 01 : Marrakech Arrival

Day 02 : Marrakech guided tour

Day 03 : Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Skoura

Day 04 : Dades – Todgha – Sahara Desert

Day 05 : Sahara desert – Fes

Day 06 : Fes guided tour

Day 07 : Volubilis – Meknes – Rabat

Day 08 : Casablanca – Marrakech

Day 09 : Marrakech Departure

NIGHTS:

2 nights in Marrakech

1 night in Skoura

1 night in Merzouga (Sahara Desert)

2 nights in Fez

1 night in Rabat

1 night in Marrakech

VISITS:

Visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Medina of Marrakech.

Exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ksar Aït Benhaddou.

Discovering the Largest Gorge in Morocco, Todra, and the Beautiful Skoura Palm Oasis.

Exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Medina of Fez.

Discovering the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Historic City of Meknes.

Exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Archaeological Site of Volubilis.

Discovering the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Modern Capital and Historic City of Rabat.

Visiting the Largest Mosque in Africa, the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca.

Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech Arrival

Upon your arrival in Marrakech, Morocco's vibrant "Red City" and a major tourist destination, your private driver will welcome you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure to explore Marrakech. You may choose to visit Djemaa el-Fna, the city's main square, and explore the souk bazaars in the Medina. Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Marrakech.

Day 2: Marrakech Guided Tour

Today, you'll embark on a guided tour of Marrakech, the lively "Red City" and a prominent Moroccan tourist hub. Your local guide will lead you to El Bahia Palace, Majorelle Garden, and Ben Youssef Madrasa, all dating back to the 12th century. Stroll through the narrow lanes of the souks in the Medina, filled with storytellers, magicians, food stalls, and snake charmers. In the evening, you can enjoy fresh fruit juice at Jamaa El Fna Square. Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Marrakech.

Day 3: Aït Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Skoura

Leave Marrakech behind and head towards the breathtaking Tizi n'Tichka pass, where you can observe the daily life of isolated rural communities. In the afternoon, explore the fascinating Ksar of Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the finest examples of South Moroccan architecture. Continue your journey to Ouarzazate, known as the "Hollywood of Africa" due to its role in famous movies. Spend the night in Skoura, a lush oasis surrounded by palm trees with stunning views of the Atlas Mountains. Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Skoura.

Day 4: Dades – Todgha – Sahara Desert

Today, visit the renowned Kasbah Amridil and continue your journey to the Sahara Desert, passing through the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs and the arid, mountainous Boumalne Dades. Explore the Todra Gorge, often referred to as the "Grand Canyon of the Sahara," with its impressive cliffs. Enjoy a short hike through the limestone stacks. In the late afternoon, you'll settle into an opulent desert camp in Merzouga. Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Merzouga (Sahara Desert)

Day 5: Sahara Desert – Fes

Leave the Sahara Desert and head towards the Middle Atlas mountains. Along the way, you'll pass Ifrane, known as "Little Switzerland," and see Azrou's cedar forests with Barbary macaques. Stop for lunch in Midelt, renowned for its apple production. Travel through the Ziz Valley, known for its date palm trees, as you descend through the Atlas Mountains. Arrive in Merzouga before dusk and take a 45–60-minute camel ride into the Erg Chebbi Dunes at sunset to reach a luxurious tent in a desert oasis. Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Fes.

Day 6: Fes Guided Tour

Today, explore Fes, Morocco's cultural and spiritual center, with a guided tour. Your guide will lead you through the ancient medina, often called a "living museum." Explore the intricate maze of artisans, markets, tanneries, and mosques, taking you back in time to the Middle Ages. Discover various souks, passing by laden donkeys in one of the world's largest car-free urban areas with 9000 narrow streets. Visit notable sites such as the Royal Palace, Blue Gate, Clock Tower, Bou Inania Madrasa, Nejjarine Fountain, the oldest university Al Quaraouiyine, tanneries, Borj Sud, and appreciate Moroccan artworks, Berber carpets, zellige tiles, and pottery. Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Fes.

Day 7: Volubilis – Meknes – Rabat

Explore Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site boasting well-preserved Roman remains in North Africa, by traveling overland. Your guide will lead you through the Capitoline Temple, Basilica, Roman Baths, Triumphal Arch, and Houses & Palaces adorned with stunning mosaics, some dating back over 2000 years. After this historical exploration, head to the Imperial City of Meknes to explore the Old Medina, Agdal Reservoir, the Royal Stables, and the beautiful Bab Mansour gate. Continue to Rabat and visit the Mohammed V Mausoleum inside the Royal Palace, the King's official residence. Explore the Oudaya Kasbah with its beautiful Andalusian garden and the Mauresque-style Hassan Tower. Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Rabat.

Day 8: Casablanca – Marrakech

Your journey takes you to Casablanca, Morocco's largest city and commercial center. In the morning, visit the magnificent Hassan II Mosque, a vast complex capable of accommodating 25,000 worshippers, partially built over land and water, with the world's tallest minaret. Afterward, return to "the Red City," Marrakech, where you will spend the night. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon in Marrakech. Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Marrakech.

Day 9: Marrakech Departure

Transfer to Marrakech Menara Airport for your departure.


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