Your driver picks you up from your hotel or the airport in Casablanca. If time allows, we begin with a visit to the Hassan II Mosque, one of Morocco’s most impressive landmarks, set above the Atlantic Ocean. We then travel to Rabat, the capital, for visits to Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the Oudaya Kasbah overlooking the river and the sea. After lunch, we continue inland with a possible photo stop in Meknes at Bab Mansour before arriving in Fes in the late afternoon. Overnight in a traditional riad in Fes.

After breakfast, meet your local guide for a full-day visit of Fes. You will explore the medina’s narrow streets, artisan neighborhoods, and traditional markets, with stops at key historic sites and viewpoints. The tour includes time to see local crafts, colorful stalls, and the atmosphere that makes Fes feel like a living museum. In the afternoon, enjoy a panoramic viewpoint over the city before returning to your riad for the night.

Today the scenery changes as we drive south through the Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop in Ifrane for a short walk and photos, then continue to the cedar forest near Azrou, home to Barbary monkeys. After lunch in the Midelt area, the road becomes more dramatic as we cross the Tizi n’Tilghmt pass and follow the Ziz Valley, stopping at viewpoints over palm oases and ancient villages. By late afternoon, you arrive in Merzouga, where your camel guide will take you into the dunes of Erg Chebbi. Watch the sunset from a high dune, then continue to your desert camp for dinner, music, and a peaceful night under the stars.

Wake up early for sunrise over the dunes, then enjoy breakfast at the camp. Travel to Rissani, known for its traditional market culture, then continue through oasis landscapes toward Tinghir. Stop at Todra Gorge for a walk between towering canyon walls, with time to relax and take photos. In the afternoon, continue to the Dades Valley, where the landscapes turn red and dramatic, with beautiful viewpoints and rock formations along the way. Overnight in Dades Valley.

After breakfast, travel along the famous kasbah route through valleys and palm groves. Stop in Skoura for oasis scenery, then continue to Ouarzazate for photos and short visits depending on time. Next, explore Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO-listed fortified village with incredible views and unique architecture. In the afternoon, cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka pass, with scenic stops along the way. Arrive in Marrakech for drop-off at your accommodation, and if timing allows, we can arrange a guided visit of the city’s highlights. End of your 5-day Morocco tour.