Upon arrival in Marrakech, you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel or riad. Depending on your arrival time, you may relax at your accommodation or take a short walk to begin experiencing the lively atmosphere of the city.

After breakfast, depart Marrakech and travel through the spectacular High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Along the route, enjoy breathtaking mountain scenery and several opportunities for photographs.

A detour takes you to the historic Telouet Kasbah, once the residence of the powerful Glaoui family. After exploring the site, continue through traditional Berber villages and terraced landscapes toward Aït Ben Haddou. This famous fortified ksar, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of Morocco’s most iconic historical landmarks and has served as a filming location for numerous international movies.

Following lunch near the kasbah, continue to Ouarzazate, often referred to as the “Hollywood of Africa.” Here, you may visit the Atlas Film Studios and explore the historic Taourirt Kasbah. Overnight stay in Ouarzazate.

After breakfast, depart the desert via Rissani, where you may visit the local market if time allows. Continue through the beautiful Ziz Valley toward Errachidia.

Cross the Middle Atlas Mountains and stop for lunch in Midelt. The journey then continues through the cedar forests of Azrou, where Barbary macaques live among the trees. A short stop will also be made in Ifrane, known for its European-style architecture and often called the “Switzerland of Morocco.”

Arrival in Fes in the late afternoon, followed by check-in at your riad for overnight stay.

Depart Fes early and travel to Meknes, another imperial city known for its monumental architecture. Here you will visit the impressive Bab Mansour gate, the royal granaries of Heri es-Souani, and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail.

Continue to the Roman ruins of Volubilis where beautifully preserved mosaics and columns reveal the region’s ancient Roman heritage.

In the afternoon, continue to Chefchaouen, the famous blue-painted town located in the Rif Mountains. Overnight stay in Chefchaouen.

Begin the day exploring Tangier, including Cape Spartel and the famous Caves of Hercules. Then travel south to the coastal town of Asilah, known for its artistic atmosphere and colorful streets.

Continue to Rabat, Morocco’s capital city. Here you will visit the Kasbah of the Udayas, the Hassan Tower, and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V.

Later in the afternoon, arrive in Casablanca for dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, visit the magnificent Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest and most impressive mosques in the world.

Depending on your travel plans, you will then be transferred to Marrakech. This marks the end of your nine-day journey through Morocco from Marrakech to Casablanca via the Sahara Desert.