Itinerary
- Day 1
Casablanca
Your private driver picks you up from the airport and heads to your hotel in Casablanca. Once settled, you'll start exploring the Hassan II Mosque with its prominent minaret and interesting architecture. After that, you can walk through the old medina at your own pace, grab lunch at a local cafe, and check out the Central Market, Habous Quarter, or Royal Palace depending on what interests you most.
- Start point
- Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat, Morocco (hotel)
Included Activities
- Tour of Hassan II Mosque
Optional Activities
- Visit Central Market
- Explore Habous Quarter
- Visit Royal Palace
- Lunch at leisure in medina quarter
Landmarks Hassan II Mosque Central Market Habous Quarter Royal Palace - Day 2
Salé
Head to Rabat, Morocco's capital, and visit the Hassan Tower, a 12th-century minaret standing at 145 feet with about 200 columns around it from the Almohad Dynasty. Your driver can recommend lunch spots once you're ready to eat. In the afternoon, you'll travel to nearby Salé to tour the historic Madersa and walk through the walled neighborhoods of Bab Antare and Bab Mellah. Dinner is at your leisure with recommendations from your guide.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Hassan Tower monument
- Tour of Madersa in Salé
- Explore Bab Antare and Bab Mellah neighborhoods
Optional Activities
- Lunch on own in Rabat area
- Dinner on own in evening
Landmarks Hassan Tower Madersa in Salé Bab Antare Bab Mellah - Day 3
Moulay Idriss - Volubilis
After breakfast, you'll drive through the Atlas Mountains toward Fes with a stop in Meknes first. There you'll explore the Ville Impériale area with its gardens and palaces, see the gate of Bab al-Mansour, check out the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, and visit the Royal Stables. Then you'll head to the hillside town of Moulay Idriss, founded in 789 and notable for having Morocco's only round minaret, where you can grab lunch. Next comes Volubilis, a UNESCO site with well-preserved Roman ruins and mosaics. You'll end the day relaxing in Fes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Exploration of Ville Impériale in Meknes with guide
- Visit Bab al-Mansour
- Visit Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail
- Visit Royal Stables
- Walking tour of Moulay Idriss
- Guided tour of Volubilis Roman ruins
Optional Activities
- Lunch on own in Moulay Idriss
Landmarks Bab al-Mansour Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail Royal Stables Moulay Idriss Volubilis - Day 4
Fes
Meet your local guide after breakfast to explore the UNESCO-protected Fes medina with its winding alleyways, grand madersas, and palaces. Your guide will share stories about the area and help with lunch and dinner recommendations as you observe daily life. In the afternoon, you'll visit tanneries and mosaic workshops to watch artisans using traditional crafting methods. Head back to your riad to relax, or if you prefer, continue wandering the medina on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Fes medina with local guide
- Visit tanneries
- Visit mosaic workshops
Optional Activities
- Lunch on own in medina
- Dinner on own in evening
- Independent exploration of medina
Landmarks Fes Medina - Day 5
Fes
Start with a hearty breakfast, then spend 5 hours in a cooking class where you'll shop for ingredients at a local market and learn traditional Moroccan cooking methods and spices. You'll prepare and eat a 4-course meal to wrap up the class. For the afternoon, you can explore the city freely or relax at a traditional hammam with black olive-oil soap scrub and steam therapy. Freshen up before heading out for dinner on your own in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (4-course meal prepared during cooking class)
Included Activities
- 5-hour cooking class with market shopping and 4-course meal preparation and dining
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Fes
- Visit to traditional Hammam with body scrub and steam experience
- Day 6
Sefrou
Rise early to travel to the Berber village of Ahinajen in the Middle Atlas Mountains using a local souk van or pick-up truck the way locals do. You'll have lunch with a local family once you arrive. Later in the afternoon, head down the valley to spend time with farmers working their lands and see how traditional families live. On the way back to Fes, stop at the mausoleum of Sidi Bousghin for views of Sefrou and the snow-capped Middle Atlas Mountains. Choose to have dinner in either Sefrou or Fes depending on timing.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Meal with local family in Ahinajen)
Included Activities
- Visit to Berber village of Ahinajen
- Lunch with local family
- Interaction with local farmers
- Visit to mausoleum of Sidi Bousghin with panoramic views
Optional Activities
- Dinner in Sefrou or Fes
Landmarks Ahinajen Mausoleum of Sidi Bousghin Sefrou - Day 7
Fes to Marrakech
After an early breakfast, you'll begin an 8-hour drive through the Atlas Mountains to Marrakech. Along the way you'll see historical Berber villages, an almond-tree farm, and possibly spot Barbary Apes in the mountains. Stop for lunch in Beni-Mellal during the drive. Once you arrive in Marrakech and check into your accommodation, head to Jemaa el Fna Square, the main plaza that really comes alive each evening with musicians, performers, snake charmers, games, and food stalls. You can relax at the surrounding cafes or jump into the energy.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to historical Berber villages
- Stop at almond-tree farm
- Observation of Barbary Apes
Optional Activities
- Lunch break in Beni-Mellal
- Dining and entertainment at Jemaa el Fna Square
Landmarks Jemaa el Fna Square - Day 8
Marrakech
Your local guide will lead you on a walking tour through Marrakech's UNESCO medina, and you'll wind through narrow streets browsing the souk with djellabas, colorful babouches, intricately designed lanterns, and exotic spices. Your guide will share historical details as you walk. After lunch, head back to your accommodation to rest before the evening's 3-hour guided food tour around the medina starting around 6 pm, where you'll taste various local food and drinks.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Marrakech medina with local guide
- 3-hour guided food tour of Marrakech Medina with local food and drinks tasting
Optional Activities
- Lunch on own after medina tour
Landmarks Marrakech Medina - Day 9
Marrakech to Ourika Valley
After breakfast, you'll drive from Marrakech into the Atlas Mountains foothills and through the Ourika Valley with its picturesque mountain villages. Continue to Setti Fatma, which is known for its streams, seven waterfalls, dramatic cliffs, and green valleys where medieval farming methods still happen. You'll walk around the valley and hike to the first waterfall with your local guide, taking in nature and mountain views along the way. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant with mountain views, then return to Marrakech in the evening with time to explore and find dinner on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Ourika Valley villages
- Walk around Setti Fatma valley
- Guided hike to first waterfall
- Lunch at local restaurant with mountain views
Optional Activities
- Dinner on own upon return to Marrakech
Landmarks Ourika Valley Setti Fatma - Day 10
Marrakech to Essaouira
After breakfast, travel for 3 hours to Essaouira, a popular surfing beach town, passing rolling plains and through the unique argan tree forest. Stop to visit a local women's association that produces argan oil known for health and beauty benefits, and you'll likely see goats grazing high in the branches. Once you arrive, walk the impressive seawalls and check out the old medina including its well-preserved Jewish quarter. Visit the commercial harbor where fishermen bring in their daily catches, then grab lunch of fresh grilled or fried fish at simple food stalls. Check into your luxury riad, then return to the medina later for the evening atmosphere and nightlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to local women's argan oil production association
- Walking tour of Essaouira seawalls
- Exploration of old medina and Jewish quarter
- Visit to Essaouira harbor and fish market
Optional Activities
- Lunch of fresh fish at harbor food stalls
- Evening exploration and dining in medina
Landmarks Essaouira Harbor Essaouira Medina Essaouira Jewish Quarter - Day 11
Azemour
After a leisurely breakfast, you'll head toward Casablanca along the scenic coast. First stop is El Jadida to tour the Portuguese cistern, walk the ramparts, and visit the Church of the Assumption. Then visit Azemour, an artistic town that's inspired many Moroccan artists to settle there, with its 16th-century medina tucked between the river and ocean. Once in Casablanca, you'll check into your accommodation and grab lunch. In the afternoon, your guide takes you to the medina and Hassan II Mosque with its famous tallest minaret. After the tour, spend your evening and dinner at leisure in the bustling medina.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour of Portuguese cistern in El Jadida
- Walk ramparts in El Jadida
- Visit Church of the Assumption in El Jadida
- Exploration of Azemour
- Guided tour of Casablanca medina
- Visit to Mosque Hassan II with interior tour
Optional Activities
- Lunch on own in Casablanca
- Dinner on own in medina
Landmarks Portuguese Cistern Church of the Assumption Azemour Hassan II Mosque - Day 12
Casablanca Departure
It's time to leave Morocco. Depending on your flight time, you might have a chance for last-minute sightseeing in Casablanca or enjoy tea at one of the traditional cafes. When you're ready, head to Mohammed V International Airport for your departure flight.
- End point
- Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat, Morocco (hotel)
Optional Activities
- Last-minute sightseeing in Casablanca
- Tea at traditional cafes
Landmarks Mohammed V International Airport
