9 Days Discovery The Morocco Cities

9 Days Discovery The Morocco Cities

Itinerary

Day 1: Tangier – Chefchaouen

9 Days Discovery The Morocco Cities Your journey begins with a pickup from the port of Tangier, followed by a scenic drive through the Rif Mountains and Tetouan, where breathtaking landscapes unfold along the way. Arrive in Chefchaouen, one of Morocco’s most picturesque cities, known for its striking blue-washed streets.

Stroll through the Spanish-style Medina, explore charming craft shops, and relax in a rooftop café overlooking the square. Spend the night in a traditional Riad in the heart of the Blue City.

Day 2: Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes

After breakfast, depart for Volubilis, a UNESCO-listed Roman ruin featuring well-preserved mosaics, temples, and columns. Explore this ancient site before continuing to Meknes, a 17th-century imperial city. Visit the Bab El Mansour gate, stroll around the Medina, and explore the Moulay Ismail Mausoleum.

Later, continue to Fes, Morocco’s cultural capital, where you’ll check into a charming Riad for the night.

Day 3: Fes – Guided City Tour

Enjoy breakfast before embarking on a guided tour of Fes, the oldest imperial city in Morocco. Explore:

• The Royal Palace and its impressive golden gates

• The Jewish Quarter (Mellah), Morocco’s first Jewish settlement

• The University of Al Quaraouiyine, the world’s oldest university

• The Tanneries and Attarine Museum

• The Moulay Idriss Mausoleum

After lunch, visit a ceramic workshop to see traditional Moroccan tile-making before enjoying a panoramic view over the ancient Medina. Overnight in Fes.

Day 4: Fes – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga

After breakfast, journey through the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing through Ifrane (known as the “Switzerland of Morocco”) and the Cedar Forest, where you might spot wild Barbary macaques.

Continue via the Tizi Ntalghamt Pass and the Ziz Valley, where you’ll see lush palm groves stretching across the landscape. Arrive in Merzouga in the afternoon, where a warm Berber welcome and traditional mint tea await you at your desert hotel. Spend the evening relaxing or exploring the dunes on foot.

Day 5: Merzouga – Sahara Desert Tour – Erg Chebbi Camel Trek

Start the day with a 4×4 desert tour around the Erg Chebbi dunes. Visit the Gnawa village of Khamlia, where you’ll experience traditional Saharan music. Meet nomadic Berber families and learn about their way of life before enjoying a traditional Berber pizza for lunch.

In the afternoon, return to Merzouga, where your camel caravan awaits. Ride into the heart of the dunes, pausing for a stunning sunset. Arrive at your luxury desert camp, where dinner is served under the stars, followed by live music and drumming around the campfire. Overnight in a private tent.

Day 6: Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley

Wake up early to witness the sunrise over the dunes before returning to Merzouga by camel. After breakfast and a shower, depart for Rissani, a town with a traditional souk that operates three times a week.

Continue to Todra Gorge, a dramatic canyon with towering cliffs reaching 300 meters high—a paradise for climbers. Enjoy lunch before heading to the stunning Dades Valley, known for its rock formations resembling monkey fingers. Overnight at a Riad in the valley.

Day 7: Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou – Marrakech

After breakfast, drive through the Dades Valley, following the famous “Route of a Thousand Kasbahs”, offering countless photo opportunities.

Stop at Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Africa,” and visit the Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site featured in films like Gladiator and Game of Thrones.

Cross the High Atlas Mountains, passing through Tizi n’Tichka Pass, before arriving in Marrakech in the evening. Overnight in a traditional Riad.

Day 8: Marrakech – Guided City Tour

After breakfast, set out on a guided tour of Marrakech, visiting:

• The Majorelle Gardens, a botanical paradise designed by Jacques Majorelle

• The Koutoubia Mosque, Marrakech’s most famous landmark

• The Saadian Tombs, resting place of Sultan Ahmad al-Mansur

• The Bahia Palace, a masterpiece of Moroccan architecture

After lunch, wander through the bustling souks, where artisans craft traditional goods. Spend the afternoon at Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, watching street performers, musicians, and snake charmers. Free evening to explore on your own.

Day 9: Marrakech – Essaouira – Marrakech

Enjoy a day trip to Essaouira, a charming coastal town known for its relaxed vibe and blue-and-white Medina. Visit:

• The Skala Fortress, offering stunning ocean views

• The Medina, a UNESCO site filled with artisan shops

• The port, where fishermen sell the freshest seafood

Enjoy a lunch of freshly grilled fish before strolling along the sandy beach. In the afternoon, return to Marrakech, where your adventure concludes.

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