The Six-Day Grand Morocco Odyssey is our signature overland expedition, weaving together the Kingdom's four most legendary landscapes into a seamless narrative of discovery. Guided by Achraf Jillali and our senior expedition chauffeurs, you begin by crossing the High Atlas mountains and exploring the ancient clay citadels of Ait Ben Haddou and Dades. Moving deeper into the south, mount camels across the towering golden sand sea of Erg Chebbi, falling asleep in five-star nomadic luxury glamping. From the Sahara, the route travels north through the Ziz Gorge into the Middle Atlas cedar forests of Azrou, where wild Barbary apes inhabit alpine woodlands reminiscent of Switzerland. Arrive in Fes, the cultural and spiritual heartbeat of the Arab world, for a full private guided immersion through 9,000 alleys of medieval universities, leather tanneries, and mosaic workshops. The journey culminates in the Rif mountains in Chefchaouen, the famous 'Blue Pearl', whose indigo-washed staircases and tranquil mountain air offer a serene finale before private transfer to your departure airport in Casablanca, Tangier, or Marrakech.
Detailed Itinerary
Marrakech - High Atlas (Tichka) - Ksar Ait Ben Haddou - Dades Valley
Alpine crossing, UNESCO kasbah visit, overnight in boutique Dades Kasbah with dinner.
Dades Valley - Todra Gorges - Erfoud - Merzouga Erg Chebbi Luxury Camp
Walk limestone canyons, camel trek at sunset into 150m sand dunes, starlit luxury glamping.
Merzouga - Ziz Valley Palm Canyon - Midelt - Cedar Forest of Azrou - Fes
Scenic drive through palm gorges, spot wild Barbary apes in ancient cedar forests, arrival in imperial Fes.
Full-Day Private Guided Exploration of Fes Medina
Al-Qarawiyyin University, Chouara tanneries, Bou Inania Medersa, royal gates, and ceramic guilds.
Fes - Volubilis Roman Ruins - Rif Mountains - Blue City of Chefchaouen
UNESCO Roman mosaic city of Volubilis, scenic mountain drive, sunset over the blue alleys of Chefchaouen.
Chefchaouen - Panoramic Rif Mountain Drive - Rabat or Casablanca (or return to Marrakech)
Morning exploration of blue medina, private transfer to Casablanca airport or Marrakech.
Inclusions
- Private luxury Mercedes vehicle throughout, dedicated professional driver-guide, licensed local historian guides in Ait Ben Haddou and Fes, 5 nights premium accommodations (kasbahs, luxury desert camp, authentic boutique riads), daily breakfasts, desert dinners, private airport drop-off
Exclusions
- Lunches and beverages, monument entry fees, tips