Morocco: A Magic Carpet Ride
14 Days | 2 days/2 nights Casablanca 🕌 | 1 day/1 night Rabat 🏛️ | 3 days/3 nights Marrakech 🌴 | 2 days/2 nights Imlil in the High Atlas Mountains 🏔️ | 2 days/2 nights Aït Ben Haddou 🏰 & Dades Valley 🌄 | 1 day/1 night Merzouga Desert 🐫 | 3 days/3 nights Fes 💙 | day trips to Meknes, Volubilis & Château Roslane 🍷
Unroll your Magic Carpet on this 14-day journey through Morocco, September 20 – October 4, 2026. From Casablanca’s cinematic charm and Rabat’s coastal calm to Marrakech’s kaleidoscopic souks, you’ll trace the routes of traders, artisans, and empires. Journey through the soaring Atlas Mountains, cook with a local chef in a Berber village, and ride camels across the golden dunes of the Sahara. End your adventure in Fes, where labyrinthine alleys, Sufi music, and centuries-old craftsmanship bring Morocco’s living heritage to life.
This is Morocco in full color—ancient cities, mountain passes, and desert stars woven into one unforgettable experience.
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Day 1 · Sun, Sep 20 · Casablanca
Arrive in Casablanca, Morocco’s cosmopolitan gateway, and settle into your hotel before setting out to explore the city’s highlights. Visit the magnificent Hassan II Mosque and enjoy a welcome dinner at the iconic Rick’s Café, where timeless Hollywood charm meets Moroccan elegance.
Day 2 · Mon, Sep 21 · Rabat
Travel north to the capital city of Rabat, a serene coastal gem rich in history. Explore the ancient necropolis of Chellah, wander the blue-and-white lanes of the Kasbah des Oudayas, and visit the Hassan Tower and Mausoleum of Mohammed V before returning for a relaxed dinner.
Day 3 · Tue, Sep 22 · Marrakech
Journey south to Marrakech, the legendary “Red City” known for its energy and color. Stroll through the maze-like medina and the bustling Djemaa el-Fna Square, where storytellers, musicians, and food stalls bring the city to life.
Day 4 · Wed, Sep 23 · Marrakech
Immerse yourself in the sensory wonder of Djemaa el-Fna once more, discovering its evolving rhythm from day to night. Watch as daylight trade gives way to evening performers, sizzling street food, and the glow of lanterns filling the square.
Day 5 · Thu, Sep 24 · Marrakech
Begin at the tranquil Majorelle Garden and its Berber Museum, a sanctuary of cobalt and green designed by Jacques Majorelle. Visit the ornate Ben Youssef Madrasa, enjoy lunch at Café Arabe, and choose between a free afternoon or an optional sunrise balloon ride before a festive Chez Ali dinner show under the desert sky.
Day 6 · Fri, Sep 25 · Imlil (High Atlas Mountains)
Ascend into the High Atlas Mountains, where Berber villages cling to terraced hillsides and crisp mountain air refreshes the senses. Join Chef Tarik for a hands-on cooking class and mint-tea ceremony, learning the art of Moroccan hospitality through its flavors and rituals.
Day 7 · Sat, Sep 26 · Imlil
Hike through the dramatic High Atlas valleys, following trails that wind past walnut groves and mountain streams. Visit a local Amazigh family to share tea and stories, gaining insight into traditional village life high in the Atlas.
Day 8 · Sun, Sep 27 · Aït Ben Haddou
Cross the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass, where the road twists through red canyons and snow-touched peaks. Arrive at the UNESCO-listed ksar of Aït Ben Haddou, a cinematic fortress of clay rising from the desert plain, and wander its maze of sun-baked alleys before dinner beneath the stars.
Day 9 · Mon, Sep 28 · Boumalne Dades
Journey through the Valley of Roses toward the dramatic Dades Gorges, carved by centuries of rushing water. Admire the region’s towering rock formations and enjoy Berber hospitality over traditional meals surrounded by desert landscapes.
Day 10 · Tue, Sep 29 · Merzouga (Sahara Desert)
Head deeper east to Merzouga, gateway to the golden dunes of the Sahara. Ride camels across the sands at sunset and dine by lantern light before stargazing beneath one of the clearest night skies on earth at your luxury desert camp.
Day 11 · Wed, Sep 30 · Fes
Depart the desert and traverse ever-changing landscapes—rocky plateaus, cedar forests, and fertile valleys—on your way to Fes. Arrive in Morocco’s spiritual capital and settle into your riad within the historic medina.
Day 12 · Thu, Oct 1 · Fes
Explore Fes’s royal and spiritual heart: the Royal Palace, the Jewish Quarter, and the ancient medina filled with artisans’ souks. Visit the Bou Inania Madrasa, Nejjarine Fountain, and Kairaouine Mosque, then conclude the day with a traditional dinner accompanied by a soulful Sufi music performance.
Day 13 · Fri, Oct 2 · Meknes & Casablanca
En route back to Casablanca, stop to marvel at the Roman ruins of Volubilis and explore the imperial grandeur of Meknes. Enjoy a wine tasting and lunch at Château Roslane, then celebrate your journey with a farewell dinner at Palais Faraj in Fes.
Day 14 · Sat, Oct 3 · Departure
Transfer to Casablanca Airport for your onward flight. Depart with memories of minarets, mountains, and golden dunes—your own unforgettable magic-carpet ride through Morocco.