Day 1: Marrakech

Arrive in Marrakech and check in to your hotel. Spend the day exploring the city and its many historical and cultural attractions such as the Bahia Palace, the Koutoubia Mosque, and the Saadian Tombs. In the evening, head to Jemaa el-Fnaa Square to experience the bustling nightlife and sample some delicious Moroccan street food.

Day 2: Marrakech – Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate

After breakfast, depart for Ouarzazate, stopping en route to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou, a historic fortified village. Continue on to Ouarzazate and visit the Taourirt Kasbah, an 18th-century palace that once housed the Glaoui family.

Day 3: Ouarzazate – Dades Valley – Todra Gorge – Merzouga

Leave Ouarzazate for the Dades Valley, stopping at the Dades Gorges to take in the stunning views of the natural rock formations. Continue on to Todra Gorge, a narrow canyon with towering cliffs on either side. After lunch, drive to Merzouga, where you will spend the night in a desert camp and enjoy a traditional Berber dinner.

Day 4: Merzouga – Rissani – Erfoud – Fes

Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the dunes before returning to Merzouga for breakfast. Depart for Fes, stopping en route to visit Rissani, the birthplace of the Alawite dynasty, and Erfoud, a town famous for its fossils. In the evening, arrive in Fes and check in to your hotel.

Day 5: Fes

Spend the day exploring the ancient city of Fes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its stunning architecture and rich history. Visit the Medersa Bou Inania, the Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts and Crafts, and the tanneries of Fes, where leather is still dyed using traditional methods.

Day 6: Fes – Volubilis – Meknes – Chefchaouen

Depart for the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best-preserved Roman ruins in North Africa. Continue on to Meknes, where you will visit the Bab Mansour Gate, the Royal Stables, and the Moulay Ismail Mausoleum. In the evening, arrive in the blue city of Chefchaouen and check in to your hotel.

Day 7: Chefchaouen

Spend the day exploring Chefchaouen, a picturesque town known for its blue-painted buildings and stunning mountain scenery. Visit the kasbah, the central square, and the local souk, where you can shop for handicrafts and local specialties.

Day 8: Chefchaouen – Casablanca

Depart for Casablanca, stopping en route to visit the Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world. Arrive in Casablanca and check in to your hotel, then spend the rest of the day exploring the city and its many cultural and historical attractions, such as the Old Medina and the Art Deco district.