Breakfast at the hotel, then departure by bus at 8:30 AM from Marrakech to Casablanca (250 km, approximately 3 hours drive).
Arrival in Casablanca around 11:30 AM, the economic capital of Morocco.
Visit the Place des Nations Unies, Place Mohamed V, the Corniche Boulevard, and the Hassan II Mosque (outside view), a true architectural jewel of Islamic design, built between sky, sea, and land.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Casablanca. (Prince de Paris Hotel or similar)

Breakfast at the hotel, then departure by bus at 8:30 AM from Casablanca to Rabat (approximately 100 km, about 1 hour drive).
Rabat, the kingdom’s capital, is located at the mouth of the Bouregreg River. It is one of Morocco’s four former imperial cities, the current main residence of King Mohammed VI, and the seat of the government.
You will admire the Hassan Tower, unfinished and dating from the Almohad era, visible from afar thanks to its 44-meter-high minaret and its commanding position on a hill, as well as the Mohammed V Mausoleum, a magnificent example of modern Islamic architecture.
You will also see the Royal Palace (exterior only) and discover the Kasbah of the Oudayas, with superb views over the Atlantic Ocean.
Continue by bus through the rolling countryside towards Fes (approximately 210 km) – Morocco’s spiritual and intellectual center.
A city of knowledge, religion, and culture, Fes also embodies Moroccan art, craftsmanship, and gastronomy. You can still feel the Jewish influence.
In Fes, you observe, learn, and savor… It is a medieval city that has remained intact and continues to be a spiritual center of the Arab world.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Fes. (Menzeh Zalagh Fes Hotel or similar

After breakfast, the bus with the guide will pick up the guests for a full-day guided tour. The bus will drop them off at the entrance to the old city, and the rest of the excursion will be on foot. At the end of the day, the bus will pick them up for the return to the hotel.

Fes is composed of three districts:
Fes el-Bali, the old city dating back to the 9th century, with a maze of streets so narrow that two people can barely pass each other. Almost all of the city’s historical and cultural sites are located here.
Fes el-Jdid, the “new Fes,”
And the new town, founded during the French Protectorate.

You will begin by crossing the medina, a true labyrinth of thousands of alleys, which your guide will help you navigate.
You will visit the Andalusian quarter, the Quranic schools Medersa Attarine and Bou Inania (14th century), Nejjarine Square with its remarkable fountain, and see the Karaouine Mosque from the outside.
As you wander through the lively souks, you will observe artisans at work in their workshops.

Other planned stops include:
the Royal Palace (exterior view),
the Jewish quarter (Mellah),
the monumental gate Bab Boujloud,
and the potters’ quarter.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Fes. (Menzeh Zalagh Fes Hotel or similar)

Breakfast at the hotel and departure at 8:00 AM. Today’s itinerary (410 km) takes you inland, through cedar forests and stunning landscapes. You will cross the Middle Atlas.
The route passes through Ifrane, a winter sports resort nicknamed the “Switzerland of Morocco,” then through Azrou and Rimahdite, reaching Midelt in the northeast of the High Atlas.
In the afternoon, arrival in Erfoud.
Optional excursion to Merzouga is available, an oasis at the foot of Erg Chebbi, famous for its golden dunes.
Admire the sunset over the dunes, a magical moment when the sand takes on enchanting hues.

Dinner and overnight in Erfoud. (Palms Hotel or similar)

The day begins with a crossing of the Hamada, a stony desert, heading towards the towns of Tinjdad and Tinerhir.
Continue through Boumalne, along the Dades Valley, on the fascinating "Route of 1000 Kasbahs," until reaching Ouarzazate.
This modern city, perched on a semi-desert plateau at about 1,200 m altitude, offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding desert.

Dinner and overnight in Ouarzazate. (Club Hanane Hotel or similar)

After breakfast, stop at the famous Kasbah Aït Benhaddou, filming location for iconic movies such as Sodom and Gomorrah, Lawrence of Arabia, and Gladiator.
The kasbah is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Continue to Marrakech by crossing the Tizi n'Tichka Pass.
The "Pearl of the Orient" embodies the full diversity of Eastern life, in its most fascinating contrasts.
The riads, transformed into private residences or charming guesthouses, with their inner gardens, evoke the palaces of the One Thousand and One Nights.
At the end of the day, visit the famous Jemaa el-Fna square, where you will be captivated by the magical atmosphere: snake charmers, storytellers, acrobats, and musicians.

Dinner and overnight in Marrakech. (Zalagh Kasbah Hotel or similar)

Departure or extension of the stay