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Begin with a transfer from Casablanca to Fes, visiting Rabat and Meknes along the way. On Day 2, discover Fes’s medina, including the Al Karaouine mosque and Chouara tanneries. Day 3 involves a drive to Merzouga, a camel trek in Erg Chebbi, and an overnight in a Berber tent. Day 4 sees you journeying through Rissani and Todra Gorge to Dades Valley. On Day 5, travel through Ouarzazate and Ait Ben Haddou before reaching Marrakech. Conclude on Day 6 with a guided tour of Marrakech and a transfer back to Casablanca.

 

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  • Begin by picking you up from your accommodation in Casablanca.
  • Explore Casablanca’s main historical monuments.
  • Travel to Rabat, where you’ll visit its key locations.
  • Continue to Meknes, then head to Fez where you will spend the night at a local riad/hotel.
  • Visit the oldest medina in Morocco, including the Al Karaouine mosque and university, Chouara leather tanneries, and Najjarine fountain.
  • After lunch, visit the Royal Palace with its stunning gates.
  • Explore the Mellah, the Moroccan Jewish quarter, and the Pottery Cooperative of Fez.
  • End the day at a fortress to catch the sunset and enjoy a wide-ranging view of the city.
  • Return to your riad for the night.
  • Drive to Azrou to explore cedar forests and interact with wild macaque monkeys.
  • Continue through Midelt and the Ziz Valley, then have lunch and rest.
  • Visit Erfoud to see a local fossilized marble workshop.
  • Arrive at Erg Chebbi in Merzouga for a camel trek into the desert dunes.
  • Enjoy a sunset over the dunes and a traditional Berber dinner with live music at a desert camp.
  • Spend the night in a nomad-style Berber tent.
  • Optional early morning desert sunrise.
  • Ride camels back to the hotel for breakfast and a shower.
  • Visit Rissani, a historic center for travelers and salt commerce, and explore the local market.
  • Drive through Tinjedad and Touroug to see palm groves, then head to Todra Gorge for a walk and lunch with a view.
  • Continue to Dades Valley for dinner, breakfast the next morning, and an overnight stay in a fancy hotel.
  • Drive through the Valley of Roses and arrive at Ouarzazate to visit the Kasbah of Taourirt.
  • Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou, a filming location for international movies.
  • Cross the high Atlas Mountains via Tizi-n-Tichka pass and arrive in Marrakech.
  • Spend the night in a genuine riad in the heart of the old Medina.
  • Explore Marrakech’s main historical sites including Majorelle Gardens, Koutoubia Tower, Saadian Tombs, and Bahia Palace.
  • Enjoy free time in the city before heading back to Casablanca.

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