Itinerary
- Day 1
Marrakech
You'll arrive in Morocco and transfer to your hotel. Spend the afternoon getting to know Marrakech on your own, wandering through the streets and taking in the city before meeting the group at 6pm for the pre-departure meeting.
- Meals
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Marrakech
- Day 2
Marrakech to Casablanca
Drive to Casablanca today. If you're interested, there's an optional visit to the Hassan II Mosque, which has quite an impressive minaret and can hold around 25,000 worshippers. Otherwise, you'll have time to explore the city itself.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Hassan II Mosque tour (US$11)
Landmarks/POIs Hassan II Mosque - Day 3
Casablanca to Meknes via Rabat
Head to Rabat and check out Oudaia Kasbah, Hassan Tower, the Royal Palace, and Chellah. After grabbing lunch, you'll continue on to Meknes where you'll have free time to wander around and see what the laid-back city has to offer.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Rabat including Oudaia Kasbah, Hassan Tower, Royal Palace and Chellah
Landmarks/POIs Oudaia Kasbah Hassan Tower Royal Palace of Rabat Chellah - Day 4
Meknes to Chefchaouen via Volubilis
Start the day at Volubilis to see the Roman ruins, Morocco's largest ancient site from around AD40. Then head to Chefchaouen, a peaceful blue and white medina in the Rif Mountains. You'll explore the main square with its 18th-century Kasbah, central mosque, local cafes, and the market.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Volubilis Roman ruins
- Guided tour of Chefchaouen
Landmarks/POIs Volubilis Chefchaouen Kasbah Chefchaouen Main Square 
- Days 5 - 6
Chefchaouen to Fes
You'll have a free morning in Chefchaouen with time for lunch before traveling to Fes. A local guide takes you through the medina's souks, where you'll see and smell all the different areas like mosques, palaces, dye-pits, and tanneries. There's also an optional Moroccan entertainment and dinner experience available this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Breakfast
Included Activities
- Fes full day city tour with local guide including souks, mosques and palaces
- Guided exploration of dye-pits and tanneries
Optional Activities
- Dinner and Moroccan Entertainment in Fes (US$26)
Landmarks/POIs Fes Medina 
- Day 7
Fes to Midelt
Travel over the Moyen Atlas mountains to reach Midelt, a small alpine town surrounded by pine trees. It's a quiet location that's good for hiking and carpet shopping. You'll have an afternoon hike and then a relaxing evening in the mountains (temperatures vary by season, typically 55-70°F/13-21°C in mountains).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Afternoon hike in Midelt surroundings
- Day 8
Midelt to Merzouga
Drive into the Sahara Desert with an optional Moroccan lunch. Spend the afternoon relaxing and swimming if it's not winter. Later you'll head to Merzouga for a camel trek into the desert, staying overnight at an authentic Berber camp where you'll have local food and listen to traditional music under the stars.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Berber Camp dinner)
Included Activities
- Camel trek into the Sahara Desert
- Night at authentic Berber camp
Optional Activities
- Moroccan lunch in the Sahara (optional)
Landmarks/POIs Sahara Desert 
- Day 9
Todra Gorge
Explore Todra Gorge and trek through the area, watching how the landscape changes color as the sun moves across the sky. There's optional rock climbing available if you want to try it, or you can just relax and take in the dramatic 1000-foot cliffs.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Trek through Todra Gorge
- Rock Climbing in Todra Gorge - minimum age 16 (from US$29)
Landmarks/POIs Todra Gorge 
- Day 10
Todra Gorge to Aït Benhaddou via Ouarzazate
Drive through Ouarzazate where there's an optional tour of the Film Studios. Continue to Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site along the old caravan route. You'll see inhabited kasbahs set on a hill along the Ouarzazate River, and take a guided tour of the main Kasbah.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Aït Benhaddou main Kasbah
Optional Activities
- Ouarzazate Film Studios tour (US$9)
Landmarks/POIs Aït Benhaddou Ouarzazate Film Studios - Days 11 - 12
Aït Benhaddou to Essaouira
Drive to Essaouira on the Atlantic Coast, passing mountain scenery to reach this colorful fishing town with 15th-century Portuguese fortifications. You'll have plenty of free time for surfing, windsurfing, kayaking or just relaxing on the beach. Alternatively, explore the UNESCO-listed medina with its souks and woodcarving workshops, or try optional horse trekking and quad biking.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Surfing in Essaouira - 2 hours (US$40)
- Windsurfing in Essaouira - 2 hours (US$72)
- Kayaking in Essaouira (US$33)
- Kite Surfing in Essaouira (US$65)
- Horse Riding in Essaouira (US$29)
- Quad Biking 2 hours in Ouarzazate region (minimum age 16, from US$50)
- Free time to relax on beach or explore medina and souks
Landmarks/POIs Essaouira Medina Essaouira Beach - Days 13 - 14
Essaouira to Marrakech
You'll arrive in Marrakech, with views of the snow-capped High Atlas Mountains. Walk through the medina's winding streets to find gardens and souks. Check out Djemaa-el-Fna central square with its food stalls, dancers, acrobats, and other performers (best in the evening). Visit the Koutoubia Mosque and consider ending your trip with a traditional hammam steam bath and massage.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Hammam - Moroccan Bath House (US$16)
- Marrakech Guided Walking Tour (US$10)
- Hot Air Balloon flight (US$242)
- Free time to explore Djemâa-el-Fna square and souks
Landmarks/POIs Djemâa-el-Fna Koutoubia Mosque - Day 15
Marrakech
This morning you'll have breakfast at the hotel before heading out. If you're catching a flight from Marrakech today, your guide can help arrange airport transfers whenever you need them. The hotel will store your luggage if you want to check out early and spend more time in the city before departure. If you'd prefer to stay longer, additional nights in Marrakech can be arranged on request.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Arrange airport transfer to Marrakech airport
