Itinerary
- Day 1
Marrakesh
After landing at Marrakesh International Airport, your driver and guide meet you for the transfer to your hotel. Once you've checked in, it's time to head to Jemaa el-Fna, the main square where you can grab some food and look around the vendor stalls before heading back to rest up for the days ahead.
Optional Activities
- Visit Jemaa el-Fna square and explore vendor stalls
- Grab a bite to eat at Jemaa el-Fna
Landmarks Jemaa el-Fna 
- Day 2
Marrakesh
Your guided tour starts at Bahia Palace and the nearby Koutoubia Mosque, then moves into the medina's winding alleyways where you'll see the souks including the spice towers at Souk el Attarine and Souk Smata for babouche slippers. In the afternoon you head to Majorelle Gardens with its subtropical plants, courtyards, and fountains to cool off and relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Marrakesh
- Visit Bahia Palace courtyard and gardens
- Visit Koutoubia Mosque
- Explore medina historic gates and alleyways
- Visit Souk el Attarine (spice market)
- Visit Souk Smata (babouche slippers market)
- Visit Souk des Teinturiers (cloth dyeing market)
- Visit Jemaa el-Fna market stalls and street food vendors
- Visit Majorelle Gardens
- Visit Berber Museum (within Majorelle Gardens)
- Visit Yves Saint Laurent Museum (within Majorelle Gardens)
Optional Activities
- Haggling assistance from guide at souks
Landmarks Bahia Palace Koutoubia Mosque Souk el Attarine Souk Smata Souk des Teinturiers Jemaa el-Fna Majorelle Gardens Berber Museum Yves Saint Laurent Museum 
- Day 3
Marrakesh to Essaouira
The drive to Essaouira takes about three hours, passing through rolling plains and argan tree forests. Along the way you'll stop at a cooperative where local women produce argan oil so you can see how it's made and pick up some samples before continuing on to the coast.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit argan oil cooperative
- See argan oil production process
Optional Activities
- Purchase argan oil samples
Landmarks Argan Tree Forest 
- Day 4
Essaouira
You have the day to wander through Essaouira's medina on your own, checking out the souks and leafy plazas. The 16th-century Castelo Real of Mogador and the Rabbi Haim Pinto synagogue in the Jewish District are worth seeing, and at the port you can watch traditional wooden boat builders at work. Grab some grilled sardines at the fish auction for lunch or dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Essaouira medina
- Browse souks and street vendors
- Visit Mulay El-Hassan (central square)
- Visit Castelo Real of Mogador (16th-century Portuguese fortress)
- Visit Borj El Barmil tower
- Visit Skala de la Kasbah
- Visit Rabbi Haim Pinto synagogue
- Explore Mellah (Jewish District and UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Watch traditional wooden boat builders at port
- Sample grilled sardines at fish auction
Landmarks Castelo Real of Mogador Borj El Barmil Skala de la Kasbah Rabbi Haim Pinto Mellah (Jewish District) Mulay El-Hassan - Day 5
Essaouira to Agadir
The coastal drive to Agadir is about 3.5 hours long, taking you through arid regions and lush valleys. You can stop in Imsouane or Taghazout for a break and mint tea, then after checking in at your hotel, take a walk on the beach to see surfers. Agadir Birds Valley wildlife park is nearby, and there's also Agadir Crocodile Park or the Kasbah Agadir Oufella if you want to fit those in before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Stop in Imsouane surf town and grab mint tea
- Stop in Taghazout surf town
- Walk on Agadir beach
- Visit Agadir Birds Valley
- Visit Agadir Crocodile Park
- Visit Kasbah Agadir Oufella (16th-century former palace)
- Dine at local restaurant
Landmarks Imsouane Taghazout Agadir Birds Valley Agadir Crocodile Park Kasbah Agadir Oufella 
- Day 6
Agadir to Taroudant
Your driver takes you to Taroudant, called 'little Marrakesh' because it was once the capital of Souss. Shop and eat at the souks, then climb the fortified ramparts to see the countryside below. The nearby village of Tiout has palm groves and ancient kasbah ruins where you'll have lunch and go on a guided donkey ride around the kasbah before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Taroudant's souks
- Climb fortified ramparts
- Visit Tiout village
- Guided donkey ride around kasbah
Optional Activities
- Shop and snack at Taroudant souks
- Lunch at Tiout restaurant
Landmarks Tiout Kasbah 
- Day 7
Taroudant
Start by exploring Taroudant's old medina with its walls and gates, shopping at the souks or taking an easy hike to Agadir Tasguent fortress for great views. After that you head to Paradise Valley, a desert oasis with natural pools surrounded by palms and mountains. A 20-minute hike gets you there to swim and cliff-jump in turquoise water, or you can visit Souss Massa National Park instead with its rare bird species and beach access.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walk through Taroudant medina and explore old walls and gates
- Visit Bab Selsla gate
- Visit Bab Targont gate
- Visit Bab Ouled Bounouna gate
- Shop at Taroudant souks
- Hike to Agadir Tasguent fortress
- Visit Palais Claudio Bravo mansion
- Visit Paradise Valley (desert oasis with natural pools)
- Hike to Paradise Valley pools (20-minute hike)
- Swim and cliff-jump at Paradise Valley
- Visit Souss Massa National Park
- Visit Youssef Ibn Tachfin Reservoir
- Visit Massa Valley
- Visit Sidi Rbat Beach
Landmarks Bab Selsla Bab Targont Bab Ouled Bounouna Agadir Tasguent Palais Claudio Bravo Paradise Valley Souss Massa National Park Youssef Ibn Tachfin Reservoir Massa Valley Sidi Rbat Beach - Day 8
Taroudant to Erg Chigaga Desert
You venture into Morocco's remote Erg Chigaga desert in Iriqui National Park, traveling off-road by Jeep through Lake Iriqui, a dried-up salt lake, to reach the sand dunes. Tonight you stay at a luxury glamping camp under the desert stars.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Jeep drive through Lake Iriqui
- Reach Erg Chigaga dunes
Landmarks Erg Chigaga Lake Iriqui Iriqui National Park 
- Day 9
Erg Chigaga Desert
Today you experience nomadic life with Berber guides across the Wild Regs desert plateaus, helping search for grazing lands and water and assisting with food preparation. You feed camels and learn traditional camel wool carpet weaving over wood fires, then take a camel ride through the dunes just before sunset to see the landscape in red and gold light. Sandboarding down the dunes is another option if you want an adrenaline rush.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Work with Berber guides in Wild Regs
- Assist in search for grazing lands and water
- Help with food preparation
- Feed camels and animals
- Learn traditional camel wool carpet weaving
- Cook using traditional utensils over wood fires
- Camel ride at sunset
Optional Activities
- Sandboarding in Erg Chigaga dunes
Landmarks Wild Regs - Day 10
Erg Chigaga to Zagora
Your guide takes you to Zagora with stops along the way. You explore the desert village of Mhamid El Ghizlane and its oasis, then visit Tamegroute to see the Koranic School and learn about traditional green pottery-making using ancient techniques. By late afternoon you're in Zagora where you can walk by the Draa River or through the giant palm grove with over 30 varieties of dates. If it's Sunday or Wednesday, the traditional souk is worth checking out.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Mhamid El Ghizlane desert village
- Visit Mhamid El Ghizlane oasis
- Visit Tamegroute
- Visit Koranic School of Ezzaouia Ennaciria
- Learn about traditional green pottery-making
Optional Activities
- Walk by Draa River
- Explore Zagora's giant palm grove
- Visit traditional souk (Sundays or Wednesdays only)
Landmarks Mhamid El Ghizlane Tamegroute Koranic School of Ezzaouia Ennaciria Draa River 
- Day 11
Zagora to Ouarzazate
The drive to Ouarzazate takes about 2.5 hours through the Draa Valley and across the Tizi N'Tinifift Pass with sweeping views and lush palmeries. Once there, head to Taourirt Kasbah for panoramic views and to see the prayer room, stucco, and traditional ceiling. You can wander through backstreet shops in the kasbah village, see the old Mellah and souks, or tour Atlas Film Studios to check out props and sets from films shot in the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Taourirt Kasbah
- Explore Taourirt Kasbah interior including prayer room
Optional Activities
- Explore kasbah village and backstreet shops
- Visit Mellah (Jewish quarter)
- Browse souks
- Tour Atlas Film Studios
- Visit Musée du Cinema
Landmarks Taourirt Kasbah Tizi N'Tinifift Pass Draa Valley Atlas Film Studios Musée du Cinema Mellah (Jewish quarter) - Day 12
Ouarzazate to Marrakesh
The drive back to Marrakesh takes you through the Tizi n'Tichka Pass and High Atlas mountains with sweeping vistas of the Atlas peaks. You stop at Aït Benhaddou, Morocco's most famous kasbah and a UNESCO World Heritage Site from the 11th century, to explore its historical alleys, passageways, and markets. Once back in Marrakesh, settle in and head to Jemaa el-Fna for a final meal and shopping.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Aït Benhaddou kasbah
Optional Activities
- Explore Aït Benhaddou historical alleys, passageways, and markets
- Visit Jemaa el-Fna for meal and shopping
Landmarks Aït Benhaddou Tizi n'Tichka Pass Mount Toubkal Jemaa el-Fna 
- Day 13
Marrakesh to Airport
Your driver transports you from your hotel in Marrakesh to the airport for your departure, ending your Morocco tour.
