Explore Morocco’s Imperial Cities, Desert Landscapes & Timeless Heritage
From Casablanca’s vibrant modernity to the timeless Sahara Desert — immerse yourself in Morocco’s rich culture, history, and natural wonders.
This comprehensive 11-day itinerary showcases Morocco’s diverse charm, combining imperial cities, ancient kasbahs, and desert adventures. Starting in Casablanca, journey through Rabat, Meknes, Fez, and Marrakech, then venture across the Atlas Mountains to the breathtaking Sahara and the Anti-Atlas region. Enjoy city tours, UNESCO heritage sites, Berber culture, and authentic Moroccan cuisine along the way.
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Destination
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Day 1:Casablanca
- Welcome at Mohammed V airport by Atlas Voyages staff. Brief tour review during transfer to the hotel.
- Check-in, dinner, and overnight stay.
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Day 2:Casablanca – Rabat
- Soft awakening. Visit Casablanca highlights: Mohamed V square, exterior of Hassan II Mosque, Anfa residential area, Habous district, and exterior of Royal Palace. Optional fish lunch (FB Basis).
- Transfer to Rabat, administrative capital. City tour: Royal Palace (Mechouar), Oudaya Kasbah, Mohamed V mausoleum, Hassan Tower.
- Dinner and overnight in Rabat.
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Day 3: Rabat – Meknes – Fez
- Travel to Meknes, visit the walled city with Bab Mansour and Jewish quarter. Optional lunch at typical Moroccan restaurant (FB Basis).
- Continue to Roman ruins of Volubilis and holy town of Moulay Idriss.
- Dinner and overnight in Fez.
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Day 4: Fez
- Full-day sightseeing in Fez: medieval Medina, Bou Anania Medersa, Nejjarine Fountain, Foundouq Nejjarine (Wood Museum), Moulay Idriss mausoleum, outside of Karaouine mosque.
- Optional Moroccan lunch in Medina (FB Basis). Afternoon visit to Royal Palace esplanade and Fez Jdid.
- Dinner and overnight.
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Day 5: Fez – Beni Mellal – Marrakech
- Depart for Marrakech, passing Berber village Immouzer Kandar and Ifrane. Alternate winter route via Meknes, Adaroch, Mrirert, Khenifra if needed.
- Optional lunch and relaxation in Beni Mellal agricultural center (FB Basis).
- Dinner and overnight in Marrakech.
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Day 6:Marrakech
- Sightseeing Marrakech: Bahia Palace, Koutoubia Minaret, Menara Gardens. Optional lunch inside Medina (FB Basis).
- Afternoon visit to Majorelle Garden and Jamaa El Fna Square with souks and handicraft quarters.
- Dinner and overnight.
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Day 7:Marrakech
- Free day at leisure. Lunch not included.
- Dinner and overnight.
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Day 8:Marrakech – Kasbah Telouet – Kasbah Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate
- Early breakfast, depart via Tizi-n-Tichka Pass (2260m). Visit Kasbah Telouet on old caravan route. Free time for lunch.
- Visit UNESCO World Heritage site Kasbah Ait Benhaddou.
- Panoramic city visit of Ouarzazate with Kasbah Taourirt.
- Dinner and overnight.
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Day 9:Ouarzazate – Zagora
- After breakfast, visit Taznakht (Berber carpets). Continue south to Agdz, then to Zagora through palm groves and kasbah ruins.
- Free lunch en route.
- Dinner and overnight in desert tents near Zagora (12 km from town).
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Day 10: Zagora – Marrakech
- Breakfast, return to Ouarzazate via Agdz and Anti-Atlas Mountains. Lunch in Ouarzazate.
- Continue to Marrakech via Tizi-n-Tichka Pass.
- Dinner and overnight.
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Day 11:Marrakech – Departure
- Transfer to Marrakech airport, assistance with departure formalities.
