Classic Morocco Tour

Start your Morocco tour from Casablanca. Meet your driver at the airport after arrival and enjoy a comfortable transfer to your hotel. Later in the day, visit the magnificent Hassan II Mosque located on the outskirts of Casablanca and gaze at out the Atlantic Ocean.

Leave Casablanca for Fez this morning. En route, stop at Rabat, Morocco's political and administrative capital since the country gained its independence in 1956. The tour in Rabat includes the Royal Mausoleum, Hassan Tower and Ouddayas, a medieval fortress with narrow streets to wander past. Additionally, Ouddayas also offers fantastic views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Bou Regrag River. Arrive in Fez late in the day and check into your hotel.

Follow your tour guide to explore the maze-like Fes Medina that is full of historic buildings and stooped alleys lined with aromatic food stands and time-honored workshops. See its palace as well as tanneries and learn more about the history of this city from your tour guide.

You are free in the afternoon to carry out more exploration or shopping by yourself.

Spend the morning exploring the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis. Wander through its extensive ruins and discover superb mosaics as you travel thousands of years back in history. Next, have a quick visit to Moulay Idriss, the holy city famous for the Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss I, the founder of Morocco and a descendant of Prophet Muhammad.

Your driver-guide will take you on a tour of Meknes in the afternoon. Head back to your accommodation in Fez after this tour is over.

Today's destination is the oasis town of Erfoud, a popular gateway to the mighty Sahara. This journey will take about 7 hours on road. Drive past the forests and hills of the Middle Atlas Mountains at the beginning of today's journey. See the ski resort town of Ifrane before descending the mountain to reach Midelt, a town with great views of the Eastern High Atlas.

Snake down to the Ziz Valley and travel past Tafilalt, home to the largest Saharan oasis in Morocco. Call it a day on reaching Erfoud, where you will spend the night.

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be taken to a local hotel in Merzouga, about 50 kilometers away, from where you will take a camel deep into the desert for an overnight stay in a Berber tent. The two-hour camel ride is challenging and may be uncomfortable for those with joint or back pain. Transportation in off-road vehicles will be provided upon request (optional).

Wake early and climb a dune to enjoy a splendid sunrise over the Sahara. After a shower and breakfast, continue the journey to Ouarzazate with detours to discover the beautiful palm groves and Jewish quarters of Tinerhir. Enjoy magnificent views of Todra Gorge and Dades Gorge. The scenic land journey will take about seven hours in total.

Today, on the way to Marrakech, you will visit the Unesco-listed Aït Benhaddou, a fortified village built around 1,000 years ago that features traditional houses made from mud and straw. This has also been a movie set for many well-known films, such as 'Gladiator', 'Jesus of Nazareth' and 'Game of Thrones'.

After the tour, head over the mountains to Marrakech and have some free time to explore the city on your own after arrival.

Today, during this four-hour city tour, you will visit the 19th-century Bahia Palace as well as the 16th-century Saadian Tombs. You will also see the magnificent Koutoubia Mosque and the famous Jemaa el-Fnaa. The tour will finally end at a local market. You will get some free time to do more exploration on your own before heading back to your accommodation.

You have free time today to explore the city on your own and do some some shopping in the old medina if you wish to.

Enjoy a free morning before heading to the airport 3 hours before your scheduled departure flight.