Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech
Arrive at Marrakech Menara Airport; transfer to a luxury riad in the medina. Explore Jemaa el-Fnaa square in the evening, soaking in the street performers and food stalls. Welcome dinner with live Gnawa music. Overnight in the riad.
Day 2: Marrakech Medina Exploration
Full-day guided tour of Marrakech: visit Palais Bahia, Saadian Tombs, and the souks. Lunch at a hidden café. Afternoon free to shop or relax at the riad’s rooftop. Dinner in the medina. Overnight in the riad.
Day 3: Atlas Mountains Adventure
Drive 2 hours to Imlil in the High Atlas. Morning hike through terraced valleys to a Berber village. Lunch with a local family, learning about their traditions. Evening cultural talk with tea. Overnight in a mountain guesthouse.
Day 4: Journey to the Sahara
Depart for Zagora (6 hours), passing dramatic landscapes and kasbahs. Arrive at a deluxe desert camp in the Sahara. Evening camel ride at sunset, followed by a nomad-hosted dinner and storytelling. Overnight in an en-suite tent.
Day 5: Sahara Exploration
Full day in the Erg Chebbi dunes: morning 4x4 tour to explore oases and a nomad village. Lunch under palm trees. Afternoon free to relax or sandboard. Evening campfire with Berber music. Overnight in the desert camp.
Day 6: Ouarzazate and Ait Benhaddou
Drive to Ouarzazate (4 hours). Visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Benhaddou kasbah, a stunning mudbrick fortress. Lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon tour of Ouarzazate’s film studios. Overnight in a boutique hotel.
Day 7: Fez and Its Medina
Travel to Fez (7 hours, with stops). Check into a luxury riad in the medina. Evening walk through Fez’s ancient streets, soaking in the vibrant atmosphere. Dinner at the riad. Overnight in Fez.
Day 8: Fez Craft and Culture
Full-day guided tour of Fez’s medina: visit the Chouara Tanneries, Al-Attarine Madrasa, and bustling souks. Afternoon craft workshop (silversmithing or pottery—your choice!). Farewell dinner with local delicacies. Overnight in the riad.
Day 9: Return to Marrakech via Volubilis
Drive back to Marrakech (7 hours), stopping at Volubilis, a UNESCO-listed Roman ruin, for a guided tour. Lunch en route. Arrive in Marrakech; free evening to explore or relax. Overnight in the riad.
Day 10: Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Marrakech Menara Airport for departure. Safe travels home with memories of Morocco!
