Classic Imperial Cities & Sahara Loop

Head north from Casablanca to the Blue City and Fes, then cross the desert and gorges to Marrakech.

The most popular grand loop for first-time visitors, covering the four Imperial Cities, Chefchaouen, the Sahara Desert, and the kasbahs of the southern Atlas foothills. The first half focuses on cities, while the second half involves consecutive long drives (Fes to the desert is about 470 km in one day). This itinerary only includes a one-night stay in Chefchaouen and excludes coastal cities like Essaouira, making it ideal for those who want to see all the highlights in one trip.

In winter, the Middle Atlas and Tizi n'Tichka passes may be temporarily closed due to snow.

每日安排

第 1 天 · Arrival in Casablanca

卡薩布蘭卡（哈桑二世清真寺、卡薩布蘭卡老麥地那、科尼希海濱大道（艾因迪亞布））

Take the highway or airport train to the city center (approx. 1 hour). Hire a private car to visit the mosque and the waterfront.

The mosque must be visited with a guided tour; opening hours are limited on Fridays.

住宿：市中心（穆罕默德五世廣場）

第 2 天 · Rabat Sights & Drive Up to the Blue City

拉巴特（哈桑塔、穆罕默德五世陵、烏達亞城堡） → 舍夫沙萬（西班牙清真寺觀景台）

Drive from Casablanca to Rabat (approx. 1 hour), then head north to Chefchaouen (approx. 4 hours). Total driving time is over 5 hours.

住宿：老城中心

第 3 天 · Morning in the Blue City & Roman Ruins

舍夫沙萬（舍夫沙萬藍色老城、烏塔哈曼廣場與卡斯巴） → 梅克內斯（瓦盧比利斯羅馬遺址、梅克內斯曼蘇爾門）

Drive south from Chefchaouen to Volubilis (approx. 3 hours), then continue via Meknes to Fes (approx. 1.5 hours).

There is no shade at Volubilis; bring a hat and plenty of water.

住宿：藍門片區

第 4 天 · Full Day in Fes Medina

菲斯（藍門、布伊納尼亞神學院、阿塔林神學院、卡拉維因清真寺與大學、喬阿拉皮革染坊、馬林王陵觀景台）

The Medina is car-free and must be explored entirely on foot; hiring a licensed guide is highly recommended. Take a 15-minute drive up to the Marinid Tombs at dusk.

Some shops close on Fridays, and madrasas are closed during prayer times.

住宿：藍門片區

第 5 天 · Through the Middle Atlas to the Dunes

菲斯（伊夫蘭、古羅雪松林（巴巴利獼猴）） → 梅爾祖卡（埃爾富德化石工坊、切比沙丘帳篷營地與駱駝騎行）

Drive from Fes via Ifrane, Midelt, and the Ziz Valley to Merzouga (approx. 470 km, 8–9 hours drive).

Start early to ensure you can switch to camels and reach the camp before sunset.

住宿：切比沙丘營地

第 6 天 · Desert Villages to Todra Gorge

梅爾祖卡（梅爾祖卡撒哈拉沙漠（切比沙丘）、哈姆利亞格納瓦音樂村、裡薩尼集市） → 達德斯谷·托德拉峽谷（托德拉峽谷）

Spend the morning exploring around the dunes, then drive via Rissani and Tinghir to the mouth of Todra Gorge in the afternoon (approx. 3.5 hours).

The Rissani traditional market is liveliest on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.

住宿：托德拉峽谷口

第 7 天 · Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to the Ancient Ksar

達德斯谷·托德拉峽谷（達德斯峽谷、玫瑰谷（凱拉阿姆古納）） → 瓦爾扎扎特（陶里爾特城堡、阿伊特本哈杜）

Drive from Todra via Boumalne Dades and Ouarzazate to Aït Benhaddou (approx. 250 km, 4.5 hours drive).

住宿：阿伊特本哈杜

第 8 天 · Over the Tichka Pass to the Red City

瓦爾扎扎特（提茲恩提什卡山口） → 馬拉喀什城區（庫圖比亞清真寺、傑馬伕納廣場）

Drive from Aït Benhaddou over the Tizi n'Tichka Pass to Marrakech (approx. 190 km, 4 hours drive).

住宿：麥地那與傑馬伕納廣場

第 9 天 · Marrakech Palaces & Gardens

馬拉喀什城區（本約瑟夫神學院、麥地那市集、馬約爾花園與 YSL 博物館、巴伊亞宮、薩阿迪王陵）

Explore the Medina on foot. Take a taxi to the Jardin Majorelle (approx. 15 minutes).

Tickets for Jardin Majorelle must be purchased online in advance.