Magical Morocco
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Magical Morocco

Medinas, Desert & Mountains

12 day tripMorocco
Marrakech
Atlas Mountains
Sahara Desert
Fes
Chefchaouen
Day 1

Arrival in the Red City

Marrakech

Immerse yourself in the sensory overload of Marrakech - the scent of spices, the call to prayer, and the magic of Jemaa el-Fnaa square.

Today's Schedule

Check into Riad & Mint Tea Welcome
2:00 PM
Photo by Peter Thomas on Unsplash

Check into Riad & Mint Tea Welcome

1 hour
Koutoubia Mosque & Gardens
3:30 PM
Photo by Bernd 📷 Dittrich on Unsplash

Koutoubia Mosque & Gardens

1 hour
Jemaa el-Fnaa Square (Sunset)
5:00 PM
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Jemaa el-Fnaa Square (Sunset)

2.5 hours
Rooftop Dinner at Café Arabe or Nomad
8:00 PM
Photo by Desert Morocco Adventure on Unsplash

Rooftop Dinner at Café Arabe or Nomad

2 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Photo by Mauro Lima on Unsplash
Moment 2
Photo by Bernd 📷 Dittrich on Unsplash
Local Cuisine
Moroccan Mint TeaLamb TagineFresh Orange Juice
Must Visit
Jemaa el-FnaaKoutoubia MosqueMarrakech Medina
Day 2

Palaces, Gardens & Souks

Marrakech

Explore the grand Bahia Palace, wander through the vibrant YSL Majorelle Garden, and get lost in the labyrinthine souks of the medina.

Today's Schedule

Bahia Palace
9:00 AM
Photo by Niel Taelman on Unsplash

Bahia Palace

1.5 hours
Saadian Tombs
11:00 AM
Photo by Aleksander Stypczynski on Unsplash

Saadian Tombs

1 hour
Lunch at Le Jardin
12:30 PM
Photo by Marcel L. on Unsplash

Lunch at Le Jardin

1.5 hours
Majorelle Garden & YSL Museum
2:30 PM
Photo by aiden on Unsplash

Majorelle Garden & YSL Museum

2 hours
Medina Souks Shopping Tour
5:00 PM
Photo by Raúl Mermans García on Unsplash

Medina Souks Shopping Tour

3 hours
Dinner & Moroccan Show at Dar Essalam
8:30 PM
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Dinner & Moroccan Show at Dar Essalam

3 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Photo by Mauro Lima on Unsplash
Moment 2
Photo by mathieu gauzy on Unsplash
Local Cuisine
Couscous FridayPastillaMoroccan Sweets
Must Visit
Bahia PalaceMajorelle GardenMedina SouksSaadian Tombs
Day 3

High Atlas & Berber Villages

Atlas Mountains

Journey into the High Atlas Mountains, visit traditional Berber villages, and enjoy lunch with a local family in Imlil Valley.

Today's Schedule

Drive to Atlas Mountains via Tizi n'Tichka Pass
8:00 AM
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Drive to Atlas Mountains via Tizi n'Tichka Pass

2.5 hours
Ait Benhaddou UNESCO Kasbah
11:00 AM
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Ait Benhaddou UNESCO Kasbah

2 hours
Berber Lunch in Imlil Valley
1:30 PM
Photo by Aymane So on Unsplash

Berber Lunch in Imlil Valley

2 hours
Berber Village Walk & Tea with Locals
4:00 PM
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Berber Village Walk & Tea with Locals

2.5 hours
Overnight at Kasbah du Toubkal
7:00 PM
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Overnight at Kasbah du Toubkal

Overnight

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Photo by Mauro Lima on Unsplash
Moment 2
Photo by Bernd 📷 Dittrich on Unsplash
Local Cuisine
Berber TajineFresh BreadAmlou (Almond Butter)
Must Visit
Ait BenhaddouImlil ValleyTizi n'Tichka PassKasbah du Toubkal
Day 4

Valley of Roses & Dades Gorge

Dades Valley

Travel through the dramatic landscape of Morocco's Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs, past rose valleys and into the stunning Dades Gorge.

Today's Schedule

Drive to Ouarzazate (Hollywood of Morocco)
8:00 AM
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Drive to Ouarzazate (Hollywood of Morocco)

2 hours
Atlas Film Studios Tour
10:30 AM
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Atlas Film Studios Tour

1.5 hours
Lunch in Ouarzazate
12:30 PM
Photo by mathieu gauzy on Unsplash

Lunch in Ouarzazate

1 hour
Valley of Roses & Kelaa M'Gouna
2:00 PM
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Valley of Roses & Kelaa M'Gouna

2 hours
Dades Gorge Scenic Drive
4:30 PM
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Dades Gorge Scenic Drive

2 hours
Dinner at Kasbah in Dades Valley
7:00 PM
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Dinner at Kasbah in Dades Valley

2 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Photo by Mauro Lima on Unsplash
Moment 2
Photo by Andri Klopfenstein on Unsplash
Local Cuisine
Rose Water ProductsGrilled MeatsMoroccan Salads
Must Visit
Atlas Film StudiosDades GorgeValley of RosesTodra Gorge
Day 5

Todra Gorge to Merzouga

Sahara Desert

Explore the towering Todra Gorge, then continue to the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi for a sunset camel ride into the Sahara.

Today's Schedule

Todra Gorge Walk
8:00 AM
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Todra Gorge Walk

2 hours
Drive to Merzouga via Tinjdad
10:30 AM
Photo by Aymane So on Unsplash

Drive to Merzouga via Tinjdad

4 hours
Rest at Desert Hotel
3:00 PM
Photo by Alex Azabache on Unsplash

Rest at Desert Hotel

1.5 hours
Sunset Camel Trek into Erg Chebbi Dunes
5:00 PM
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Sunset Camel Trek into Erg Chebbi Dunes

1.5 hours
Desert Camp, Dinner & Berber Music
7:00 PM
Photo by Bernd 📷 Dittrich on Unsplash

Desert Camp, Dinner & Berber Music

4 hours
Stargazing in the Sahara
11:00 PM
Photo by Mohamed Abira on Unsplash

Stargazing in the Sahara

1 hour

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Photo by Mauro Lima on Unsplash
Moment 2
Photo by Manoa Angelo on Unsplash
Local Cuisine
Desert BBQBerber PizzaMoroccan Tea Ceremony
Must Visit
Todra GorgeErg Chebbi DunesDesert CampSahara Stargazing
Day 6

Sahara Sunrise & Desert Day

Sahara Desert

Wake before dawn to witness an unforgettable Sahara sunrise, then explore the desert by 4x4 and visit Gnawa villages.

Today's Schedule

Sunrise from Top of the Dunes
5:30 AM
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Sunrise from Top of the Dunes

1.5 hours
Camel Trek Back to Hotel & Breakfast
7:30 AM
Photo by Aleksander Stypczynski on Unsplash

Camel Trek Back to Hotel & Breakfast

2 hours
4x4 Desert Tour & Gnawa Village Visit
10:00 AM
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4x4 Desert Tour & Gnawa Village Visit

3 hours
Lunch at Local Restaurant
1:30 PM
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Lunch at Local Restaurant

1.5 hours
Rest & Pool Time
3:30 PM
Photo by Peter Thomas on Unsplash

Rest & Pool Time

2 hours
Sunset Sandboarding
6:00 PM
Photo by Andri Klopfenstein on Unsplash

Sunset Sandboarding

2 hours
Traditional Gnawa Music Evening
8:30 PM
Photo by Tolla on Unsplash

Traditional Gnawa Music Evening

2.5 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Photo by Mauro Lima on Unsplash
Moment 2
Photo by Michael Starkie on Unsplash
Local Cuisine
Berber BreakfastCamel Meat TagineDesert Dates
Must Visit
Sahara SunriseGnawa VillagesSandboardingDesert Oasis
Day 7

Desert to Middle Atlas

Midelt

Journey north through changing landscapes, from desert to the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas, home to Barbary macaques.

Today's Schedule

Depart Merzouga for Ziz Valley
8:00 AM
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Depart Merzouga for Ziz Valley

2 hours
Ziz Valley Viewpoint
10:30 AM
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Ziz Valley Viewpoint

45 minutes
Lunch in Errachidia
12:00 PM

Lunch in Errachidia

1 hour
Drive Through Middle Atlas
2:00 PM
Photo by Ismail El Youssefi on Unsplash

Drive Through Middle Atlas

3 hours
Ifrane (Switzerland of Morocco) & Azrou Cedar Forest
5:30 PM

Ifrane (Switzerland of Morocco) & Azrou Cedar Forest

2 hours
Dinner & Overnight in Midelt
8:00 PM
Photo by Jean Carlo Emer on Unsplash

Dinner & Overnight in Midelt

2 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Photo by Mauro Lima on Unsplash
Moment 2
Photo by Andy Kennedy on Unsplash
Local Cuisine
Mountain TroutApple OrchardsCedar Forest Picnic
Must Visit
Ziz ValleyAzrou Cedar ForestBarbary MacaquesIfrane
Day 8

Fes - World's Oldest Medina

Fes

Enter the world's largest car-free urban area - Fes el-Bali. Explore 9,000 alleyways, ancient madrasas, and the famous leather tanneries.

Today's Schedule

Drive to Fes
8:00 AM
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Drive to Fes

3 hours
Bou Inania Madrasa
11:30 AM
Photo by Hongbin on Unsplash

Bou Inania Madrasa

1 hour
Lunch at Riad Fes
1:00 PM
Photo by Miltiadis Fragkidis on Unsplash

Lunch at Riad Fes

1.5 hours
Chouara Tanneries (Famous Leather Dyeing)
3:00 PM
Photo by Frida Aguilar Estrada on Unsplash

Chouara Tanneries (Famous Leather Dyeing)

1.5 hours
Al-Attarine Madrasa & Karaouine University
5:00 PM
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Al-Attarine Madrasa & Karaouine University

2 hours
Dinner at Palais Faraj
7:30 PM
Photo by Simo Alaoui on Unsplash

Dinner at Palais Faraj

2.5 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Photo by Mauro Lima on Unsplash
Moment 2
Photo by Denis on Unsplash
Local Cuisine
Fassi CuisineBriouatsHoney Sweets
Must Visit
Chouara TanneriesBou Inania MadrasaKaraouine UniversityFes Medina
Day 9

Artisan Fes & Jewish Heritage

Fes

Discover Fes' artisan heritage - visit master craftsmen, explore the historic Jewish Mellah, and learn the art of Moroccan mosaic.

Today's Schedule

Pottery Cooperative Visit & Workshop
9:00 AM
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Pottery Cooperative Visit & Workshop

2 hours
Fes Jewish Mellah & Ibn Danan Synagogue
11:30 AM
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Fes Jewish Mellah & Ibn Danan Synagogue

1.5 hours
Lunch at Dar Roumana
1:30 PM
Photo by Denis on Unsplash

Lunch at Dar Roumana

1.5 hours
Nejjarine Museum of Wood Arts & Crafts
3:30 PM
Photo by Raúl Mermans García on Unsplash

Nejjarine Museum of Wood Arts & Crafts

1.5 hours
Merenid Tombs Sunset View
5:30 PM
Photo by Kristijan Nikodinovski on Unsplash

Merenid Tombs Sunset View

1.5 hours
Cooking Class & Dinner
7:30 PM
Photo by Aziz Acharki on Unsplash

Cooking Class & Dinner

3 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Photo by Mauro Lima on Unsplash
Moment 2
Photo by Matthew Stephenson on Unsplash
Local Cuisine
Bastilla (Fes Specialty)Harira SoupM'hanncha (Snake Cake)
Must Visit
Pottery CooperativeJewish MellahNejjarine MuseumMerenid Tombs
Day 10

The Blue Pearl City

Chefchaouen

Arrive in the magical blue-washed mountain town of Chefchaouen, one of Morocco's most photogenic destinations.

Today's Schedule

Drive to Chefchaouen via Rif Mountains
8:00 AM
Photo by Matthew Stephenson on Unsplash

Drive to Chefchaouen via Rif Mountains

4 hours
Lunch at Casa Aladdin
12:30 PM
Photo by Darya Luganskaya on Unsplash

Lunch at Casa Aladdin

1.5 hours
Blue Medina Photography Walk
2:30 PM
Photo by Henry Ren on Unsplash

Blue Medina Photography Walk

3 hours
Plaza Uta el-Hammam & Kasbah
6:00 PM
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Plaza Uta el-Hammam & Kasbah

1.5 hours
Rooftop Dinner with Mountain Views
8:00 PM
Photo by Piotr Kolawa on Unsplash

Rooftop Dinner with Mountain Views

2 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Photo by Mauro Lima on Unsplash
Moment 2
Photo by Eleanor Ye on Unsplash
Local Cuisine
Goat Cheese (Local Specialty)Rif Mountain CuisineFresh Juices
Must Visit
Blue MedinaPlaza Uta el-HammamKasbah MuseumRas el-Maa Waterfall
Day 11

Mountain Hikes & Return

Chefchaouen

Hike to the Spanish Mosque for panoramic views, explore the surrounding Rif Mountains, then return to Marrakech for departure.

Today's Schedule

Sunrise Hike to Spanish Mosque
7:00 AM
Photo by Ansgar Scheffold on Unsplash

Sunrise Hike to Spanish Mosque

2 hours
Akchour Waterfalls Hike (Optional)
9:30 AM
Photo by Sergio Teixeira on Unsplash

Akchour Waterfalls Hike (Optional)

3 hours
Final Chefchaouen Lunch
1:00 PM
Photo by Aziz Acharki on Unsplash

Final Chefchaouen Lunch

1.5 hours
Drive to Tangier or Casablanca (Airport)
3:00 PM
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Drive to Tangier or Casablanca (Airport)

4 hours
Farewell Dinner
7:30 PM
Photo by rigel on Unsplash

Farewell Dinner

2 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Photo by Mauro Lima on Unsplash
Moment 2
Photo by Mayeur Pascal on Unsplash
Local Cuisine
Mountain BreakfastFresh OlivesMoroccan Farewell Feast
Must Visit
Spanish MosqueAkchour WaterfallsRif MountainsGod's Bridge

Extend Your Journey

Essaouira (Coastal Town)
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Essaouira (Coastal Town)

2.5h from Marrakech
Tangier & Gibraltar
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Tangier & Gibraltar

2h from Chefchaouen
Casablanca
Photo by Hans-Jürgen Weinhardt on Unsplash

Casablanca

3h from Marrakech

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