Start your journey with a pickup from Casablanca’s airport or your hotel. Visit the impressive Hassan II Mosque before traveling on to Rabat, Morocco’s capital. Explore landmarks like Hassan Tower and the Kasbah of the Udayas. After lunch, drive north to Chefchaouen, a picturesque town in the Rif Mountains. Settle into your riad or hotel and enjoy a relaxed first evening. 
Distance: about 374 km 
Travel time: around 6 hours 

Enjoy breakfast, then head out to explore Chefchaouen’s blue-painted streets and lively markets. Capture photos of the unique buildings and try Moroccan snacks at local cafes. After lunch, journey to Fes, known for its rich history and impressive architecture. Spend the night in a riad in the heart of the old city, ready for more discoveries the next day. 

Join a local expert for a full day in Fes, Morocco’s cultural center. Visit the golden gates of the Royal Palace, wander the UNESCO-listed Medina, and see highlights like Al-Qarawiyyin University, Al-Attarine Madrasa, Nejjarine Fountain, and Chouara Tanneries. Visit the Jewish quarter (Mellah) and learn about its past. End the day with sweeping views from a historic fortress before returning to your riad. 

After breakfast, start your adventure toward the Sahara. Stop in Ifrane, famous for its alpine feel, then visit a cedar forest where Barbary apes live. Continue through the Middle Atlas, pausing for lunch along the way. Travel through Ziz Valley’s palm groves, then reach Merzouga in the afternoon. Ride camels into the dunes, watch the sunset from a high crest, and arrive at your desert camp. Relax in your private tent, enjoy a hearty dinner, and gather around the fire for music under the stars. 

Wake early to catch the sunrise over the sand dunes. Return to Merzouga by camel or 4×4, then visit Rissani’s colorful market if it’s open. Continue to Todra Gorge for a walk between towering cliffs and along the river. On the way to Dades Gorge, look out for the famous rock formations called “monkey fingers.” Arrive at your hotel and rest for the night after a scenic drive. 

On your last day, drive to Ouarzazate and visit Atlas Studios if you wish. Explore ancient Ait Ben Haddou, known for its appearance in blockbuster films and popular TV shows. Stop for lunch, then travel across the High Atlas Mountains and take in the panoramic views along the way. Arrive in Marrakech in the afternoon, bringing your 6-day trip to a close. 
Distance: about 353 km 
Travel time: roughly 6.5 hours