Day 1 : Marrakech
Arrive in Marrakech and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Marrakech.
Day 2 : Marrakech
Full day sightseeing tour including historical sights of Marrakech, the souks in the Medina and the famous Djemaa El Fna Square.
Overnight in Marrakech.
Day 3 : Marrakech / Ouarzazate
Depart Marrakech, winding up through the Atlas Mountains over the Tichka Pass, rising to 2260 metres above sea level with splendid views. En route stop at the kasbah village of Ait Benhaddou, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where many masterpieces of the cinema have been shot, such as Gladiator, Jewel of Nile, The Mummy, Alexander and Lawrence of Arabia.
Overnight in Ouarzazate.
Day 4 : Ouarzazate / Merzouga
Today takes in one of Morocco’s most spectacularly scenic routes. Heading east through the Valley of the Roses, famous for its production of rose water. You arrive at the stunning Dades Valley and its steep rocky gorge. After an optional lunch, you continue along Route des Kasbahs taking in traditional Berber villages and ancient fortresses. This sense of ‘real Morocco’ and adventure is echoed in the choice of accommodation in Kasbah Tombouctou where you will overnight.
Day 5 : Merzouga desert / Fes
A wonderful journey passing hundreds of palm trees through picturesque Little Switzerland en route to the old Moroccan capital of Fes, dating back 1200 years.
Overnight in Fes.
Day 6 : Fes
Full day sightseeing tour of the city to include the tanneries, the 8th century Medina and markets, the 14th century district and the modern city.
Overnight in Fès.
Day 7 : Fes / Casablanca
Meknes is one of the Imperial Cities and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site of immense beauty. En route to Meknes, visit the archaeological wonder of Volubilis, the anciant roman city from the first and second century and lovely Moulay Idriss. Lunch in Meknes.
Overnight in Casablanca.
Day 8 : Casablanca – Departure
Transfer to Casablanca airport for your flight home.