
11-Day Morocco Imperial Cities, Chefchaouen & Sahara Desert Trek
An extended Morocco journey featuring imperial cities, Chefchaouen, Sahara trekking, camel caravans, and guided cultural tours.
Itinerary
Day 1: Casablanca – Rabat
Arrival in Casablanca, visit Hassan II Mosque, then drive to Rabat. Explore Kasbah of the Oudayas, Hassan Tower, and Mausoleum of Mohammed V. Overnight in Rabat.
Day 2: Rabat – Chefchaouen
Drive north through Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen. Free time to explore the blue medina and Ras El Ma waterfalls.
Day 3: Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Moulay Idriss – Meknes – Fez
Visit Volubilis Roman ruins, Moulay Idriss holy town, and Meknes before continuing to Fez.
Day 4: Fez Guided City Tour
Full-day guided tour of Fez including Bab Bou Jeloud, Al Quaraouiyine University, Bou Inania Madrassa, souks, and tanneries.
Day 5: Fez – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt
Travel through Middle Atlas Mountains, visit Ifrane and Azrou cedar forest. Overnight in Midelt.
Day 6: Midelt – Ziz Valley – Erfoud – Merzouga
Drive through Ziz Valley and Erfoud to Merzouga. Camel trek into Erg Chebbi dunes and overnight in desert camp.
Day 7: Sahara Desert Trek – Day 1
Begin multi-day Sahara trekking with camels, visit nomadic families, sunset over dunes, overnight wild camp.
Day 8: Sahara Desert Trek – Day 2
Continue trekking through dunes, oasis lunch, Berber music and overnight in desert camp.
Day 9: Merzouga – Rissani – Todgha Gorges – Dades Valley
Visit Rissani market, Todgha Gorges, then continue to Dades Valley for overnight.
Day 10: Dades – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech
Drive through Valley of Roses, visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, cross Tizi n’Tichka Pass to Marrakech.
Day 11: Marrakech – Departure
Transfer to Marrakech airport or accommodation.