Itinerary
- Day 1
Marrakesh
A private driver picks you up and takes you to your hotel in Marrakesh. Once you've checked in, the rest of the day is yours to explore at your own pace. Head to Jemaa el-Fna Square where you'll find the marketplace buzzing with local vendors and street performers, or if you'd rather relax, the Majorelle Botanical Gardens offer a peaceful setting with over 300 plant species to walk through.
Included Activities
- Private transfer from airport to hotel in Marrakesh
- Entrance to Majorelle Botanical Gardens and museum
Optional Activities
- Explore Jemaa el-Fna Square and marketplace
- Street food and local dining at Jemaa el-Fna
- Wander local alleyways
Landmarks/POIs Jemaa el-Fna Square Majorelle Botanical Gardens - Day 2
Marrakesh
You'll spend four hours on a bicycle tour through Marrakesh with a local student guide, riding past the historic Koutoubia Mosque and through neighborhoods off the main tourist routes. In the afternoon, head to the Amal Center in Guéliz, a nonprofit providing job training for Moroccan women (if it's Friday, they host a couscous event you can join). Finish the evening with dinner at a local restaurant or rest at your hotel.
Included Activities
- Four-hour bicycle tour with local student guide
- Visit to Koutoubia Mosque
- Visit to Amal Center nonprofit training facility
Optional Activities
- Friday couscous event at Amal Center (if available)
- Dinner at local Moroccan restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Koutoubia Mosque Amal Center - Day 3
Marrakesh to Agadir
The drive to Agadir takes about three hours, then you'll check into the Atlas Kasbah Ecolodge and spa. This afternoon, walk along the beach and watch surfers at work, then check out Agadir Birds Valley wildlife park and the Kasbah Agadir Oufella, a 16th-century former palace. Head back to the lodge to unwind and see what other activities interest you.
Included Activities
- Private transfer from Marrakesh to Agadir (approximately 3 hours)
- Visit to Agadir Birds Valley wildlife park
- Visit to Kasbah Agadir Oufella
Optional Activities
- Beach walk and surfer watching
- Explore lodge activities and amenities
Landmarks/POIs Agadir Birds Valley Kasbah Agadir Oufella - Day 4
Agadir
You have a full day at the Atlas Kasbah Ecolodge, Morocco's first ecolodge located in the UNESCO-recognized Arganeraie Biosphere Reserve. Choose what appeals to you: pottery classes, honey-tasting workshops, Arabic calligraphy, yoga, swimming in the saltwater pool, spa treatments, bird-watching, sustainable fishing on the Atlantic coast, guided hikes or horseback/mule tours in the Atlas Mountains, garden walks through medicinal plants, or stargazing with the lodge's telescopes.
Included Activities
- Accommodation at Atlas Kasbah Ecolodge
Optional Activities
- Pottery class
- Honey-tasting workshop
- Arabic calligraphy class
- Yoga classes
- Swimming in saltwater pool
- Spa treatments
- Guided bird-watching tour
- Sustainable fishing trip on Atlantic coast
- Guided hike in Atlas Mountains
- Horseback tour in Atlas foothills
- Mule tour in Atlas foothills
- Surf or paddle board rental at Taghazout village
- Walking tour of lodge garden with medicinal plants
- Stargazing and astronomy sessions
Landmarks/POIs Arganeraie Biosphere Reserve (RBA) - Day 5
Agadir
Another full day at the lodge with all facilities and activities available to you. Whether it's pottery, honey-tasting, Arabic calligraphy, yoga, swimming, spa treatments, bird-watching, fishing, mountain hikes, horseback or mule tours, garden walks, surf and paddle board rentals, or evening stargazing, you can spend the day however you like.
Included Activities
- Accommodation at Atlas Kasbah Ecolodge
Optional Activities
- Pottery class
- Honey-tasting workshop
- Arabic calligraphy class
- Yoga classes
- Swimming in saltwater pool
- Spa treatments
- Guided bird-watching tour
- Sustainable fishing trip on Atlantic coast
- Guided hike in Atlas Mountains
- Horseback tour in Atlas foothills
- Mule tour in Atlas foothills
- Surf or paddle board rental at Taghazout village
- Walking tour of lodge garden with medicinal plants
- Stargazing and astronomy sessions
Landmarks/POIs Arganeraie Biosphere Reserve (RBA) - Day 6
Agadir to Essaouira
A three-hour private transfer takes you north to Essaouira with scenic ocean views along the way. You'll check into L'Âne Vert ecolodge near a beach south of town. Wander through the charming medina and traditional souks where you'll find ceramics, spices, art, leather goods, jewelry, and rugs. Relax at Mulay El-Hassan Square with its restaurants and shops. Back at the lodge, try locally-sourced fusion cuisine, join a yoga class, take a surf lesson, or catch live music and art exhibits.
Included Activities
- Private transfer from Agadir to Essaouira (approximately 3 hours)
- Entrance to Essaouira medina and traditional souks
Optional Activities
- Explore medina and traditional souks
- Visit Mulay El-Hassan Square
- Yoga classes at lodge
- Surf lesson with local instructor
- Dinner at lodge restaurant with locally-sourced fusion cuisine
- Live music or art exhibits at lodge
- Overnight stay in traditional Berber tent
Landmarks/POIs Essaouira Medina Mulay El-Hassan Square - Day 7
Essaouira
Visit the Argania Association, a nonprofit founded in 1996 supporting children, young people, women, and persons with disabilities through education, culture, and human rights work. Tour the facility and talk with staff about their impact. Later, take a guided tour of Essaouira's medina with a local guide to explore historic neighborhoods and plazas. Stop at the Spice Souk for herbs, spices, argan oil products, and other traditional goods, then finish with a peaceful walk along Essaouira Beach.
Included Activities
- Visit to Argania Association nonprofit facility
- Guided medina tour with private local guide
- Visit to Spice Souk
Optional Activities
- Shopping at traditional shops and Spice Souk
- Walk at Essaouira Beach
Landmarks/POIs Argania Association Essaouira Spice Souk Essaouira Beach - Day 8
Essaouira to Marrakesh
A private transfer brings you back to Marrakesh through rolling plains and argan tree forests, where you might spot goats climbing the thorny argan trees for their fruit. After checking in, spend your final afternoon exploring Marrakesh's history. Visit Bahia Palace with its 150 ornately decorated rooms, the 16th-century Medersa Ben Youssef Quranic school, and the Marrakesh Museum with its art collections. End the evening with dinner and entertainment at Jemaa el-Fna Square.
Included Activities
- Private transfer from Essaouira to Marrakesh
- Entrance to Bahia Palace
- Entrance to Medersa Ben Youssef
- Entrance to Marrakesh Museum
Optional Activities
- Dinner and entertainment at Jemaa el-Fna Square
Landmarks/POIs Bahia Palace Medersa Ben Youssef Marrakesh Museum Jemaa el-Fna Square - Day 9
Marrakesh
Your private driver will pick you up from the hotel and take you to the airport for your flight home, ending your Morocco tour.
Included Activities
- Private transfer from hotel to airport
