Day 1 - Arrive Casablanca - Rabat
Arrive at Mohamed V airport. Meet the driver then head north to your hotel for some much-needed rest after a long journey. If you have the energy feel free to wander and explore the local area.
Day 3 - Fez
Fez, the spiritual capital of Morrocco, is the most preserved medieval Islamic city in the world. With your guide you will enjoy a walking tour into Medina's narrow streets to discover its monuments and soak the unique atmosphere that only Fez can offer. The tour will include the tanneries, the pottery cooperative, the Medina, the souks and the Karaouine quarter. The afternoon is left for relaxation or own exploration.
Day 4 - Fez - Erfoud
Leaving the crowded Medina of Fez behind, you head to the villages of Ifrane and Azrou in the Middle Atlas. While traversing the cedar forest watch out for monkeys (Barbary apes)! The journey continues to the Cal du Zad in order to reach the Plateau de l'Arid and the small town of Midelt. The scenery keeps changing around you. After crossing the plain around Midelt, you reach the mountains of the High Atlas range and cross via Tizi n Talrehmt (the pass of the camel). On its Southern slopes the road drops smoothly down to the Ziz gorge and Tafilalet valley with its green oasis and palm groves. Colors, landscape, architecture, vegetation change again. The long but varied journey ends in Erfoud.
Approx 430 km 7 hours
Day 5 - Erfoud - Merzouga - Erg Chebbi
After a leisure morning at the hotel you will drive to Rissani, an old trading town where you will witness a culture mixture of Arabs, Berbers and Touaregs. You then continue to Merzouga in the foothills of Erg Chebbi dunes. Lunch in a local restaurant then camel ride to the luxury tented camp. Dinner will be served under the starry sky to enjoy the immensity and tranquility of the desert.
Approx 1 1/2 hour drive and 1 or 2 hour camel ride
Day 6 - Erg Chebbi - Todgha - Dades
Early morning climb the highest dune and watch the sunrise over Hammada. Camel ride back to Merzouga. Met the vehicle and head west along the southern slopes of the High Atlas to Tinejdad. On the way you stop to see the underground irrigation system before arriving in Tinerhir, the entrance to Todgha gorge. You enter the narrow gorge with tiny villages and fertile fields along the river forming a great contrast to the dry hills. the rock walls rise up to 300 m and attract the rock climbers from all over the world. Continue to Boumalene Dades with a side trip to the valley late afternoon for better photo opportunities.
Approx 300 km - 5 hours
Day 7 - Dades- Ait Ben Hadou
This morning you head west for a complete change of scenery. The rock formations of the Anti Atlas punctured with deep gorges will enchant you during this journey. You will stop first at Tazenakhte, the capital of the Ait Ouaouzguite tribe famous for authentic Berber carpets before you cross the Anti Atlas to the fertile Souss plain. This region is also famous for the Safran and you will have a chance to stop in Taliouine to learn more about this valuable plant. While approaching Taroudante you will notice the large forest of the wild Argan tree that also generate a considerable income for the locals with famous Argan oil processing.
Approx 240 km - 4 to 5 hours
Day 8 - - Marrakech
After breakfast you take the ultimate journey to Marrakech, your final destination. You may wish to stop in one of the Argan oil woman cooperatives to learn about this valuable oil. Evening visit the animated Jamaa El Fna square.
Approx 170 km - 3 hours
Day 9 - Marrakech
Full day sightseeing of the red city of Marrakech with 1 hour horse carriage. With a local guide you will visit the Bahia Palace, Dar Sid Said Museum and the Koutoubia mosque before you wonder in the colorful souks. After lunch you will take visit the famous Majorelle gardens. Rest of the day is left for own exploration and last minute shopping.
We will have a cooking lesson tonight!
Day 10
Day trip to Essaouira
Day 11 - Marrakech Departure
After breakfast transfer to the airport for the flight home
