Gather at 9:00 at the entrance of New Dragon Gate Chinese Restaurant in Casablanca (50 meters south of Sheraton Hotel), then drive to Marrakech. Upon arrival, visit the **Koutoubia Mosque (Exterior)** and **Jardin Majorelle (Yves Saint Laurent's Private Garden)** (The renowned fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Berge purchased this private garden in Marrakech, Morocco during his lifetime, which served as a retreat for the top French designer). Afterwards, explore the **Bahia Palace**, one of the few well-preserved palaces open to the public in Morocco, featuring exquisitely designed gardens, courtyards, magnificent rooms and fountains. In the evening, visit the **Jemaa el-Fnaa Square**: From sunrise to late night, you can see Indian snake charmers, Arabs selling spices and tea, elderly Moroccan storytellers and fortune-tellers, various street performers, as well as countless stalls selling food, drinks, clothing, carpets, ornaments, leather goods and handicrafts. Just like Lan Kwai Fong in Hong Kong and Xintiandi in Shanghai, this square endows Marrakech with endless vitality. Check into the hotel and rest after dinner.

After breakfast, head to Ouarzazate, crossing the mountain pass of the Atlas Mountains at an altitude of about 2260 meters. The highway winds through valleys and steep peaks, showcasing pristine natural scenery. During several stops along the way, you can admire the magnificent landscapes. Arrive at Ait Benhaddou: Climb a hill of **Ait Benhaddou Kasbah** near the river valley {Note: Stop taking photos if the river valley suddenly rises in water level}. This well-preserved kasbah was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987, renowned as the most beautiful ancient village. Built with Morocco's distinctive red adobe bricks, the ancient city lets you fully experience the red charm of Morocco. Later proceed to Ouarzazate and visit the **Atlas Studios**, known as the Hollywood of Africa, where many famous films were shot, including *Gladiator*, *The Four Feathers*, *The Jewel of the Nile*, *Cleopatra*, *Sahara*, *Lawrence of Arabia*, *Spy Game* and more. Check into the hotel and rest after dinner.

After breakfast, drive all day to Merzouga, passing through **Todra Gorge**. On the riverbed at the bottom of the gorge, green willows, flowers, plants and various trees sway in the breeze, presenting an indescribably beautiful natural scenery. In stark contrast, the surrounding canyon is a barren and desolate reddish-brown, forming a marvelous landscape. Arrive at Merzouga, the famous **Gateway to the Sahara**, at noon (Please bring sun protection and sunglasses). The Sahara here is one of a kind, renowned for its dunes of various shapes, and even more for displaying stunning hues of gold and pink as natural light shifts. It offers distinct breathtaking views at sunrise and sunset, making it a unique desert landscape in Morocco and the Sahara of countless people’s dreams! Here you will see the tallest sand dunes (red sand) in Africa, which is also one of the filming locations of the movie *Lawrence of Arabia*. Check into the hotel and rest after dinner.

After breakfast, drive to **Fes**, one of Morocco's four ancient imperial cities, with a local lunch en route. Pass by and visit **Ifrane Town** (for approx. 15 mins), then continue to Fes. Check into the hotel and rest after dinner upon arrival.

After breakfast, visit the 9th-century **Fes el-Bali**, rated as one of the world’s 10 most romantic cities by the renowned American magazine *Traveler*. Step into the old town and feel as if traveling back a thousand years, where donkeys remain the main means of transportation for locals. Explore the medieval medina (a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site since 1981), including the **Bou Inania Madrasa (Quranic School)**, **Nejjarine Fountain**, **Moulay Idriss Zaouia (Mausoleum of the ancient city's founder)** and the **exterior of the University of Al-Qarawiyyin—the world’s oldest university**. Also see the **exterior of Bab Bou Jeloud (the Blue Gate)**, a key UNESCO protected cultural relic. Visit the world-famous handicraft workshops producing copper plates, carpets, dyed leather and more; the city is dotted with buildings inlaid with blue mosaic tiles, as well as mosaic crafts displayed in shops. Later, head to Meknes, an ancient Islamic imperial city of Morocco, famed for its magnificent ancient city walls and the iconic **Bab Mansour (Victory Gate)** meaning "triumph" in Arabic; also visit the **Moroccan Royal Stables and Granaries**. Next, explore **Volubilis**, a Roman ruin in northern Morocco. Recorded history shows it was a prosperous city in the 1st century AD with a thriving scene. Today, well-preserved white stone columns of the Triumphal Arch and theater stand here, and the ancient city’s streets, residential houses, oil mills, public baths, markets and more are still clearly visible, along with numerous mosaic murals. Afterwards, travel to Chefchaouen (or Tetouan) and check into the hotel for rest. **Warm Reminder**: Fes el-Bali is home to numerous small and large shops with handicraft workshops of mosaics, copperware, carpets, leather and more, showcasing Fes’s oldest crafts—these are **not tourist shopping stores**. If the local guide promotes goods or shopping spots, tourists may choose to purchase at their own will; our company does not enforce any shopping.

After breakfast at the hotel, explore the charming **Chefchaouen – the Blue Town**. As a renowned tourist destination in Morocco, its pure and fresh air, seemingly perpetually blue sky and the well-proportioned Arab-style buildings set off each other, forming a natural blue picture scroll. Walk along the famous Plaza Uta el-Hammam on the irregular cobblestone roads, and you will instantly feel as if in a different world. The mottled castle surrounded by red city walls and the striking Grand Mosque on the square all attract tourists to come and admire, even an urge to kiss it lingers. Later, drive to Tangier and check into the hotel for rest after dinner.

After breakfast at the hotel, explore Tangier, the northwest corner of the Kingdom of Morocco. A gateway connecting Africa and Europe, it has been a trading port since ancient times. In the 17th century, it was gifted to Britain by Portugal along with a princess, only to return to Morocco 23 years later following local people's resistance. In 1912, it was designated an internationally controlled free port by eight major powers, once making it a haven for smuggling, drug trafficking and other illicit activities. Visit the **Old Town** and the famous **Cap Spartel Lighthouse**. Later, drive to Rabat to see the **exterior of the Moroccan Royal Palace**, the **exterior of the Mausoleum of Mohammed V**, the **exterior of the Hassan Tower**, the **exterior of the Kasbah of the Udayas** and the **exterior of the Mosquée Al-Macsur** with distinctive North African architectural style. Afterwards, drive to Casablanca. **The tour ends here.**