7 or 10 Days Casablanca, Rabat, Fes, Marrakech, Erfoud, Ouarzazate

Day 1 Sun: Casablanca / Rabat
Arrive in Casablanca. Continue to Rabat, the capital of Morocco. Afternoon is at leisure. Dinner and overnight at LE RABAT (Deluxe) or TOUR HASSAN (Luxury). (D)

Day 2 Mon: Rabat / Moulay Idriss / Volubilis / Meknes / Fès
Tour the Kasbah of Oudayas, Hassan Tower and the walls of the Mechouar. En route to Meknes, stop in Moulay Idriss and Volubilis. Tour Meknes, the “Moroccan Versailles,” before reaching Fès. ZALAGH PARC (Deluxe) or JNAN PALACE (Luxury) (BD)

Day 3 Tue: Fès
Your full-day tour of Fès, the oldest imperial city, includes the medieval Medina and religious Islamic centers, the Medersas, the Karaouine Mosque, the University, as well as the Nejjarin Fountain. Continue on to visit the famous souks (markets) of Fès. (BD)

*For those continuing on the 10-day tour, see the Kasbah Trail Extension.

Day 4 Wed: Fès / Marrakech
Depart to Marrakech, heading across the Atlas Mountains via Berber villages and the town of Beni Mellal. Arrive in Marrakech late this afternoon. RYAD MOGADOR (Deluxe) or ROYAL MIRAGE DELUXE (Luxury) (BD)

Day 5 Thu: Marrakech
Full-day sightseeing tour of Marrakech. Discover the souks and the Djemaa el Fna Square. Visit Saadyines Tombs, Dar Si Said Museum, the Menara and Agdal gardens, the Koutoubia and the Bahia Palace. This evening, enjoy dinner at a typical Moroccan restaurant with an accompanying folklore show. (BLD)

Day 6 Fri: Marrakech / Casablanca
The morning is at leisure before you travel to Casablanca. Overnight ROYAL MANSOUR (Deluxe/Luxury). (B)

Day 7 Sat: Depart Casablanca
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your homebound flight(s). (B)

KASBAH TRAIL EXTENSION

Day 4 Wed: Fès / Erfoud
Travel through the Atlas Mountains, passing Ifrane and Azrou, an important handicraft center. Stop at Midelt before continuing to Erfoud. Visit the Blue Meski. KASBAH XALUCA (BD)

Day 5 Thu: Erfoud
Morning at leisure. This afternoon, visit the Rissani, the 17th-century Kasbah and the imposing ruins of Ksar Abbar. Witness the magnificent sunset over the sand dunes at Merzouga before returning to the hotel for the night. Option to spend the night in a Bedouin tent (supplement applies). (BD)

Day 6 Fri: Erfoud / Tinghir / El Kelaa / Ouarzazate
Travel to Tinghir via Tinejdad with its magnificent kasbahs. Visit the Todra Canyons and continue to El Kelaa through the Dades Valley. Travel the road of 1,000 Kasbahs to Ouarzazate. BERBERE PALACE HOTEL (BD)

Day 7 Sat: Ouarzazate
Enjoy an excursion to Zagora, Draa Valley and the old Jewish village of Amzrou. Visit M’hamid, the last settlement before the Sahara. Return to Ouarzazate via Tinfou. (BD)

Day 8 Sun: Ouarzazate / Marrakech
Visit the kasbahs of Tiffeltout and Taourirt, and the fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou, the most spectacular fortress in the south of Morocco, before continuing to Marrakech though the Tichka Pass. RYAD MOGADOR (Deluxe) or ROYAL MIRAGE DELUXE (Luxury) (BD)

Day 9 Mon: Marrakech
Discover the souks (markets) and the Djemaa el Fna Square. Visit Saadyines Tombs, Dar Si Said Museum, the Menara and Agdal gardens, the Koutoubia and the Bahia Palace. This evening, you are treated to dinner at a typical Moroccan restaurant with folklore show. (BLD)

Day 10 Tue: Depart Marrakech
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departing flight. (B)