Day 1: Arrival in Casablanca

Activities:

  • Hassan II Mosque (spectacular oceanfront mosque)
  • Corniche & Ain Diab (coastal promenade)
  • Rick’s Café for dinner (if interested in the Casablanca vibe)

Overnight: Casablanca

Day 2: Casablanca → Rabat → Chefchaouen

Travel: Casablanca to Rabat (~1.5 hr by car/train)

  • Quick sightseeing in Rabat: Kasbah of the Udayas, Hassan Tower, Royal Palace (exterior)

Travel: Rabat → Chefchaouen (~4–5 hrs drive)

Overnight: Chefchaouen

Tip: Arrive in the afternoon/evening to explore the blue streets in the soft light.

Day 3: Chefchaouen

Activities:

  • Wander the blue medina, Plaza Uta el-Hammam
  • Ras El Maa waterfall (short walk)
  • Local crafts shopping

Overnight: Chefchaouen

Day 4: Chefchaouen → Fes

Travel: ~4 hrs drive

Activities in Fes:

  • Evening stroll in Fes el-Bali (old medina)

Overnight: Fes

Day 5: Fes

Full day exploration:

  • Al Quaraouiyine University
  • Medersa Bou Inania
  • Chouara Tannery (famous leather dyeing)
  • Bab Boujloud (Blue Gate)

Overnight: Fes

Day 6: Fes → Merzouga (Sahara Desert)

Travel: Long drive (~7–8 hrs, break in Midelt)

Activities:

  • Desert camel trek to Erg Chebbi dunes
  • Sunset & overnight in desert camp (Berber tents)

Overnight: Desert camp

Day 7: Merzouga → Dades Valley

Travel: ~4–5 hrs via Rissani, Todra Gorge

Activities:

  • Todra Gorge hiking
  • Scenic drive through Dades Valley

Overnight: Dades Gorges/valley riad

Day 8: Dades → Marrakech (via Ouarzazate & Ait Benhaddou)

Travel: ~5–6 hrs

Activities:

  • Visit Ait Benhaddou (UNESCO kasbah)
  • Optional stop in Ouarzazate

Overnight: Marrakech

Day 9: Marrakech

Activities:

  • Jemaa el-Fnaa square (evening is magical)
  • Koutoubia Mosque
  • Saadian Tombs & Bahia Palace
  • Majorelle Garden

Overnight: Marrakech

Day 10: Marrakech → Essaouira (day trip or overnight)

Travel: ~2.5–3 hrs one way

Activities:

  • Essaouira medina & port
  • Skala de la Ville (fortified sea walls)
  • Seafood lunch by the harbor

Option: Return to Marrakech or stay overnight in Essaouira

Day 11: Marrakech / Essaouira

Day 12: Departure from Marrakech

Fly out or continue your journey.