Itinerary
- Day 1
Marrakech
You'll arrive in Marrakech and get settled into your accommodation for your first night. This gives you time to adjust to the city and rest up before exploring.
- Day 2
Marrakech to Essaouira
Head out toward Essaouira, but you'll stop along the way at a Berber women's cooperative to see how traditional argan oil is made. If you're interested, you can jump in and help with the process, then taste the oil itself. After that, continue on to Essaouira and check into your accommodation for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Berber women's cooperative
- Argan oil tasting and demonstration
- Day 3
Essaouira
Spend the day walking through Essaouira's ramparts and medina, which is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city draws surfers and has a really vibrant arts community, so you'll notice that energy as you wander. Walk along the city walls for some nice views, then explore the winding streets at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Essaouira medina and city walls
Landmarks Essaouira Medina - Day 4
Essaouira to El Jadida
Drive down the Mediterranean coast to Al Jadida to see the Portuguese fortifications and Renaissance military architecture from the 15th to 18th centuries. You'll check out historic churches and chapels, including the notable Portuguese Cistern, which was originally an arsenal but later became a water storage space.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Portuguese fortifications and Renaissance architecture
Landmarks Portuguese Cistern Al Jadida Fortifications - Day 5
El Jadida to Assilah
Travel to Casablanca to see the Hassan II Mosque, which sits partially built into the Atlantic Ocean. From there, head to Rabat, Morocco's capital, where you'll see the royal palace, the Sultan's tombs, the Chellah necropolis, and Mohamed V's tomb. Later, drive north to Assilah for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hassan II Mosque exterior visit
Optional Activities
- Hassan II Mosque interior tour (if open to non-Muslims)
Landmarks Hassan II Mosque Royal Palace of Mohammed VI Chellah Necropolis Tomb of Mohamed V - Day 6
Assilah to Tangier and back to Assilah
Drive to Tangier and explore this historic port city. You'll visit the Marshan necropolis with its ancient Carthaginian stone tombs, then move to the Kasbah district to see the museum with its archaeological finds. Wander through the lively medina around Petit Socco with its markets and shops, and stop by the Anglican Church of St. Andrew from 1894. Then head back to Assilah for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Kasbah Museum visit
- Medina exploration around Petit Socco
Landmarks Marshan Necropolis Kasbah District Kasbah Museum Petit Socco Anglican Church of St. Andrew - Day 7
Assilah to Chefchaouen
Drive over the Rif Mountains through Tetuan on your way to Chefchaouen. The route offers beautiful panoramic mountain views as you head into this distinctive blue city, where you'll settle in for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Rif Mountains - Day 8
Chefchaouen
Explore Chefchaouen's old town with its narrow winding alleys, small plazas, and the characteristic blue and whitewashed buildings. Local tradition says the blue keeps away the evil eye. You'll also visit the Alcazaba, a rammed earth fortress with a garden that now holds exhibits on the city's history and culture.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Alcazaba fortress and garden visit
- Old town exploration
Landmarks Alcazaba Chefchaouen Medina - Day 9
Chefchaouen to Fes
Travel to Moulay Idriss and then to Volubilis, an ancient ruined city and UNESCO World Heritage Site with some of the best-preserved Roman monuments in North Africa. By afternoon, you'll arrive in Fes and check into your accommodation for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Volubilis ancient ruins visit
Landmarks Volubilis Moulay Idriss - Day 10
Fes
Take a guided tour of Fes, Morocco's oldest royal city. You'll see the three districts: Fes El Jadid, Fes El Bali, and the new town. Along the way, check out the city walls, the Botha Palace with its arts and crafts museum, the Bou Inania Koranic school, the Karaouine Mosque, the tomb of Idriss II, and the potters' quarter.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Fes El Jadid district tour
- Fes El Bali district tour
- Botha Palace and arts and crafts museum
- Bou Inania Koranic school
- Karaouine Mosque
- Tomb of Idriss II
- Potters' quarter
Landmarks Botha Palace Bou Inania Koranic School Karaouine Mosque Tomb of Idriss II Fes Medina - Day 11
Fes to Afourer
After breakfast, drive through the Atlas Mountains to Beni-Mellal to see the impressive Kasbah Ain Asserdoune. Then continue on to Afourer, where you'll stay for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Kasbah Ain Asserdoune visit
Landmarks Kasbah Ain Asserdoune Atlas Mountains - Day 12
Afourer to Marrakech
Cross the Middle Atlas toward Marrakech, passing the Bin el Ouidane reservoir along the way. Stop in the Berber town of Azilal, then head to the spectacular Ouzoud waterfalls. You'll arrive in Marrakech in the late afternoon, a city surrounded by thousands of palm trees with palaces, mosques, gardens, and the famous Jemaa el-Fna marketplace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ouzoud waterfalls visit
Landmarks Bin el Ouidane Reservoir Ouzoud Waterfalls Jemaa el-Fna - Day 13
Marrakech
After breakfast, take a city tour to get to know Marrakech. You'll visit the magnificent Menara Gardens, the Saadian Tombs, and the luxurious Bahia Palace with its beautiful oriental tiles. Spend time walking through the bazaars, then return to your accommodation for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Menara Gardens visit
- Saadian Tombs visit
- Bahia Palace visit
- Bazaar exploration
Landmarks Menara Gardens Saadian Tombs Bahia Palace - Day 14
Marrakech
This day is yours to spend however you like in Marrakech. Relax if you need to, or continue exploring the city and its souks at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Animi Gardens (Andre Heller) visit
Landmarks Animi Gardens - Day 15
Marrakech
Transfer to Marrakech International Airport for your flight home.
Landmarks Marrakech International Airport
