Itinerary
- Day 1
Oujda
You'll arrive at Oujda Airport where your tour manager meets you and the group. After checking into your hotel and getting a briefing on what's ahead, you'll head out to explore the old city. The afternoon takes you through Bab El Ouahab, Saint Louis Cathedral, The Great Mosque, and the Click Tower. You'll wrap up the day with dinner back at your hotel.
- Start point
- Fez, Fès - Boulemane, Morocco ( Fes Airport, 09:00 - 13:00)
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Introductory tour of old city of Oujda
- Visit Bab El Ouahab
- Visit Saint Louis Cathedral
- Visit The Great Mosque
- Visit the Click Tower
Landmarks Bab El Ouahab Saint Louis Cathedral The Great Mosque Click Tower - Day 2
Oujda to Bouarfa
This morning starts with a 4x4 expedition across the Jebel Metsila massif, passing through the Berber village of Guenfouda on the way to Jbel Bou Keltoum. You'll stop at Rass el Ain springs and the Cascades of Benimathar before moving through the stony desert landscape to Borj of Trarite Rhars Allah, where locals will host you for mint tea. From there, you head to Tendrara and then Bouarfa where you'll set up camp for two nights. Dinner happens in Bouarfa town.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in the lush steppes of Mrija), Dinner (Dinner in Bouarfa town)
Included Activities
- 4x4 overland expedition across Jebel Metsila massif
- Visit Berber village of Guenfouda
- Trek to Jbel Bou Keltoum and Jerada Pass
- Visit Rass el Ain springs
- Visit Cascades of Benimathar
- Visit Borj of Trarite Rhars Allah (Fort of Gods Plantation)
- Traditional mint tea with locals
- Stop at Tendrara
Landmarks Jebel Metsila Guenfouda Jbel Bou Keltoum Jerada Pass Rass el Ain springs Cascades of Benimathar Borj of Trarite Rhars Allah Mrija steppes - Day 3
Bouarfa to Figuig Oasis to Bouarfa
After breakfast, you'll trek to Figuig Oasis on the Morocco-Algeria border. The day involves hiking down footpaths to check out the oases of Zenaga, Merires, and old town Figuig, where you'll experience authentic Saharan life surrounded by dense palm groves and adobe hamlets. A local family will host you for lunch at a typical Kasbah. Later in the afternoon, you'll hike back to camp in Bouarfa.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in a typical Kasbah hosted by a local family with local staples unique to the region)
Included Activities
- Trek to Figuig Oasis
- Hike through oases of Zenaga, Merires, and old town Figuiq
- Explore palm groves and adobe hamlets
- Lunch in typical Kasbah hosted by local family
- Hiking back to Bouarfa camp
Landmarks Figuig Oasis Zenaga oasis Merires oasis - Day 4
Bouarfa to Meski
Following breakfast, you continue trekking to Boudnib and then to the lush oasis of Meski. You'll visit the valley of Ziz palm grove and canyons of El Kenz, then do some mild hiking on trails leading to Ksar Jdid Ait Amira. After walking around Zaouia Jdida and Douirat oasis, you'll stop for tea at a local Kasbah at Brj Yerdi before returning by Land Rover to Meski Oasis for dinner and evening relaxation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Festive lunch at Meski oasis), Dinner (Dinner in Camp)
Included Activities
- Trek to Meski oasis
- Visit valley of Ziz palm grove
- Visit canyons of El Kenz
- Mild hiking on trails to Ksar Jdid Ait Amira
- Hike around Zaouia Jdida oasis
- Hike around Douirat oasis
- Tea at local home Kasbah at Brj Yerdi
Landmarks Boudnib Meski oasis Ziz palm grove valley El Kenz canyons Ksar Jdid Ait Amira Zaouia Jdida oasis Douirat oasis - Day 5
Meski to Merzouga to Meski
You'll wake before dawn and travel to Merzouga dunes to see the sunrise in the Sahara. After riding camels back to Kasbah Leila for breakfast, you'll take Land Cruisers to Rissani to visit this holy city and historic caravan trading center with a local guide. Lunch happens at a Rissani Kasbah, then you'll return to Meski and check out Erfoud city souks. The evening includes dinner and local Saharan music at Miloud's house at Meski Ksar, finishing with a walk back to camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Well-garnished breakfast at Kasbah Leila), Lunch (Lunch in Rissani Kasbah), Dinner (Dinner with local Saharan Music at Miloud's house at Meski Ksar)
Included Activities
- Sunrise experience at Merzouga dunes
- Camel ride to Kasbah Leila
- Historical tour of Rissani with local guide
- Visit Erfoud city souks
- Local Saharan music experience at Miloud's house
Landmarks Merzouga dunes Kasbah Leila Rissani Erfoud 
- Day 6
Meski to Tinghir
After breakfast, you travel to Tinghir where a local mountain guide leads you on a tour of old adobe villages and sun-baked brick Kasbahs in the Valley of Todra. You'll do an adventure hike through Todra Valley exploring ancient life and the history of Judaism among Ait Atta Berber tribes. Following lunch straight from the Todra Canyons, you'll do some mild hiking around Todra Mountains in the afternoon. Then you return to Tinghir for dinner and an overnight stay at Kasbah Lamrani.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch straight from Todra Canyons), Dinner
Included Activities
- Historic tour of old adobe villages in Valley of Todra
- Tour of sun-baked brick Kasbahs
- Adventure hiking through Valley of Todra
- Exploration of ancient valley life and Jewish history among Ait Atta Berber tribes
- Mild hiking around Todra Mountains
Landmarks Todra Valley Todra Canyons Todra Mountains - Day 7
Tinghir to Zagora
In the morning, you travel to Zagora, exploring the Anti-Atlas mountains and passing Jbel Saghro with its unique rock formations. You'll trek through arid desert villages and Berber wards at high elevations leading to the lush Draa Valley. The day includes checking out the oases and Kasbahs along the Draa River, the location of the world's largest palm groves. You'll stop in Agdez and sun-baked mud hamlets before reaching Tinsouline Hotel for dinner and lodging.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Exploration of Anti-Atlas mountains
- Trek through arid desert villages
- Trek through Berber wards at high elevations
- Exploration of Draa Valley oases and Kasbahs
Landmarks Jbel Saghro Draa Valley Draa River Agdez - Day 8
Zagora to M'Hamid El Ghizlanes
You'll spend a full day hiking to the gateway of the Moroccan Saharan Desert. After driving through lowlands and mountain passes to Tamegroute, you'll visit the famous Moorish Koranic Library with rare books and documents, some written on gazelle hide from the 13th century. Later, you continue through sandy terrain along Draa Valley to the dunes of M'Hamid El Ghizlanes. You'll camp near Iriki Lake set over surrounding dunes for the night under African skies.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner in the cathedral of nature)
Included Activities
- Hiking excursion to natural gateway of Moroccan Saharan Desert
- Visit famous Moorish Koranic Library
- Trek through sandy terrain along Draa Valley
- Exploration of M'Hamid El Ghizlanes dunes
Landmarks Tamegroute Moorish Koranic Library M'Hamid El Ghizlanes dunes Iriki Lake - Day 9
M'Hamid El Ghizlanes to Tata
You travel between the Sahara and Atlas mountains across remote landscapes to reach the Oasis of Foum Zguid, experiencing the vastness and isolation of the Sahara desert. After lunch, you'll take the paved road to Tata where you'll spend the night in a typical Kasbah raised from the ground.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Travel through remote landscapes between Sahara and Atlas mountains
- Visit Oasis of Foum Zguid
Landmarks Foum Zguid Oasis Tata - Day 10
Tata to Guelmime
Following breakfast, you travel Bedouin caravan trails west to Guelmime, an ancient trade outpost and gateway to the exotic oases of Goulimine. You'll explore the Goulimine Souk at the edge of the desert, a bustling marketplace connecting North Africa to sub-Saharan countries. This gives you a chance to experience the unique authenticity of Saharan nomadic and Bedouin identity through goods and trade of the Sahel and West Africa.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel Bedouin caravan trails
- Visit Guelmime ancient trade outpost
- Exploration of Goulimine oases
- Explore Goulimine Souk
Landmarks Guelmime Goulimine Goulimine Souk - Day 11
Goulimine to Tiznit
You travel in the morning from Goulimine to Tiznit, the jewel of southwestern Morocco named after a legendary woman. Lunch happens on the road at some of the region's best eateries sampling varied Berber tagines cooked in earthen pots. You travel from the desert to the High Atlas Mountains' lush plateaus where Tiznit sits among almond groves. You'll spend the afternoon exploring natural sites and Neolithic rock carvings scattered over the slopes before dinner at Hotel Les Amadiers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on the road with varied Berber tagines cooked in earthen pots), Dinner
Included Activities
- Exploration of Tiznit
- Exploration of natural sites in region
- Exploration of Neolithic rock carvings
Landmarks Tiznit - Day 12
Tiznit to Taroudant
You'll travel across great Berber villages through Ait Baha, which overlooks a valley with unique rock formation. Then you reach Taroudant, the walled medieval city at the gate of the rich Souss valley. You'll explore the regal, red-ochre walls of this city often called Little Marrakech, where the authenticity and conservative style give it charm. Dinner and accommodation happen at Riad Ennakhil, a dignitary dwelling converted to an intimate guesthouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Travel through Ait Baha Berber village
- Exploration of walled medieval city of Taroudant
- Exploration of red-ochre walls
Landmarks Ait Baha Taroudant Souss valley - Day 13
Taroudant to Imlil
You depart to Imlil via Asni and Tizi n'Test pass at 11,000 feet, an impressive site dividing the mountains into two distinct aspects. One side shields the hinterland from the Sahara's harsh dry expansion while the other collects moisture from the Gherbi Atlantic winds, supporting soft evergreen landscape. You'll spend the day mountain hiking through high peaks and deep valleys, experiencing Berber dweller life before dinner and overnight at a guesthouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mountain hiking through high peaks and deep valleys
- Passage through Tizi n'Test pass
Landmarks Asni Tizi n'Test pass Imlil 
- Day 14
Imlil to Marrakech
The morning focuses on trekking in the Toubkal plateau. After lunch, you proceed to Marrakech visiting cliff-hanging villages like Asni and Tahnaout. You'll arrive in Marrakech early, the city that early travelers called Morocco City, with its immense beauty and pink buildings before great mountain shafts. You'll visit the famous Jemaa El Fna square where southern tribesmen and Berber villagers gather. The day finishes with dinner at a typical Marrakesh restaurant and an overnight stay at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner in a typical Marrakesh restaurant)
Included Activities
- Trekking in Toubkal plateau
- Visit cliff-hanging villages Asni and Tahnaout
- Visit famous Jemaa El Fna square
Landmarks Toubkal plateau Asni Tahnaout Jemaa El Fna square - Day 15
Marrakech
The morning focuses on discovering historical sites including the Menara irrigation pools, Bab Agnaw Gate, Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace, Badia Palace, and Dar Si Said Museum. You'll explore the vibrant souks of Marrakech in the afternoon. The evening features a Fantasia dinner with tribal dances and spectacular displays of horsemanship at a typical festivity. You'll stay overnight at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Fantasia dinner with tribal dances and spectacular displays of horsemanship at a typical festivity)
Included Activities
- Visit Menara irrigation pools
- Visit Bab Agnaw Gate
- Visit Saadian Tombs
- Visit Bahia Palace
- Visit Badia Palace
- Visit Dar Si Said Museum
- Exploration of vibrant souks
- Fantasia dinner with tribal dances and horsemanship displays
Landmarks Menara irrigation pools Bab Agnaw Gate Saadian Tombs Bahia Palace Badia Palace Dar Si Said Museum - Day 16
Marrakech to Mohamed V Airport
You'll depart in the morning to Mohamed V Airport to catch your flight back home.
- End point
- Casablanca, Grand Casablanca, Morocco (Casablanca airport, 06:00 - 16:00)
Landmarks Mohamed V Airport
