Itinerary
- Day 1
Marrakesh
You'll arrive in Marrakech and connect with your group at a welcome meeting. If your flight gets in early, there's time to walk around the city and get a feel for the food and sights before everyone officially gathers.
Optional Activities
- Explore Marrakech upon early arrival
- Sightseeing in Marrakech
- Culinary exploration
Landmarks Marrakesh - Day 2
Imlil to Aroumd
The drive takes you to Imlil in the High Atlas Mountains, then you'll trek about an hour to Aroumd, a traditional Berber village where you're spending the night in a family gite. The mountain views are really something. There's an optional 4-hour round-trip hike available if you want to reach the pilgrimage shrine of Sidi Chamharouch.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Short drive to Imlil
- 1-hour scenic trek to Aroumd
- Exploration of Aroumd village and farmlands
- Overnight stay in traditional Amazigh family-run mountain gite
Optional Activities
- Hike to Sidi Chamharouch pilgrimage shrine (approximately 4 hours round-trip)
Landmarks Imlil Aroumd Sidi Chamharouch - Day 3
Aroumd to Ait Benhaddou
After breakfast, you're heading through winding mountain roads to Tizi n'Tichka pass, which sits at 2,260 meters. Then you arrive at Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO site that feels like it's been sitting here unchanged since the 11th century. Your guide takes you through the Old Town's maze-like streets, and you'll have time to walk up to the summit for those panoramic views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour through Ait Benhaddou Old Town
- Exploration of labyrinthine streets
- Ascent to hilltop summit for panoramic views
Landmarks Tizi n'Tichka Pass Ait Benhaddou 
- Day 4
Ait Benhaddou to Zagora
You're driving south toward the Sahara with a stop in Ouarzazate, which you might recognize from films. From there, you'll pass through the Draa Valley with its date palms swaying on either side. By evening you reach Zagora, an oasis town right at the desert's edge where you can explore palm groves, traditional ksars, and the surrounding landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Stop at Ouarzazate film location
- Drive through Draa Valley
- Exploration of Zagora oasis town
- Visit to traditional ksars (fortified villages)
- Exploration of palm groves and countryside
Landmarks Ouarzazate Draa Valley Zagora - Day 5
Zagora to Erg Chigaga
After breakfast, you're crossing the Jbel Tadrart ranges through sand seas and desert oases. Stop at Tamegroute to see an ancient library with manuscripts on science and literature, then explore an underground Kasbah. Lunch is Medfouna (Amazigh pizza). Later you reach M'Hamid where vehicles switch to 4WD for the final stretch to Erg Chigaga. You'll ride camels at sunset and sleep at a desert camp under the stars.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Medfouna (Amazigh Pizza) - crispy flatbread stuffed with smoky beef, egg, and vegetables), Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive through Jbel Tadrart ranges
- Visit to ancient library in Tamegroute
- Guided exploration of underground Kasbah
- Transfer to 4WD vehicles in M'Hamid
- Visit to Erg Chigaga dunes
- Camel ride at sunset
- Desert camp overnight experience
Landmarks Jbel Tadrart Tamegroute M'Hamid Erg Chigaga 
- Day 6
Erg Chigaga to Oulad Berhil
After breakfast, you're heading to Oulad Berhil market town with a few stops to stretch and take in the views. The drive passes through landscape filled with argan trees. You'll visit a local women's cooperative to see how argan oil is made and support their work, then taste Amlou paste made from almonds and argan oil. By late afternoon you reach your riad where there's a steam bath and pool to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Journey through desert with scenic stops
- Visit to women's argan oil cooperative
- Learning about argan oil extraction and production
- Tasting of Amlou paste
- Exploration of Oulad Berhil
Landmarks Oulad Berhil - Day 7
Oulad Berhil to Essaouira
Start in the souqs of Taroudant bargaining for silver jewelry and Moroccan ceramics. Then head west to Essaouira, a coastal town with whitewashed buildings and bright blue shutters everywhere. You'll wander through art galleries and wood workshops. The evening is yours to do more exploring or just settle in.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Exploration of Taroudant souqs
- Travel to Essaouira
- Exploration of whitewashed medina streets
Optional Activities
- Shopping for silver jewelry in Taroudant
- Shopping for Moroccan ceramics and mosaics
- Further exploration of Essaouira
- Visiting art galleries in Essaouira
- Browsing wood workshops in Essaouira
Landmarks Taroudant Essaouira - Day 8
Essaouira
After breakfast, a local guide takes you through Essaouira's historic medina. You'll visit the Jewish mellah, check out the bustling port, and see the skala sea wall. There's time to talk with fishermen and learn about their traditions. The rest of the day is flexible for relaxing by the shore, trying fresh seafood at the port, shopping, visiting galleries, surfing, or getting a hammam.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of medina
- Visit to Jewish mellah
- Exploration of port and skala (sea wall)
- Meeting with local fishermen and learning about fishing traditions
Optional Activities
- People-watching by the shore
- Dining on fresh catch at the port
- Shopping in local shops
- Browsing art galleries
- Surfing
- Hammam (Moroccan day spa experience)
- Local-style bath
Landmarks Essaouira Medina Jewish Mellah Essaouira Port Skala (Sea Wall) - Day 9
Essaouira to Marrakesh
Your morning in Essaouira is free to use however you'd like. In the afternoon you'll take the bus back to Marrakech and explore at your own pace. Jemaa el-Fnaa Square is worth seeing with its fire dancers, performers, and food stalls, and you could visit Palais Bahia or Palais Badi if you want. There's an optional farewell dinner with your group this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided bus transfer to Marrakech
Optional Activities
- Leisure time in Essaouira
- Exploration of Jemaa el-Fnaa Square
- Visit to Palais Bahia
- Exploration of Palais Badi remnants
- Optional farewell dinner
Landmarks Jemaa el-Fnaa Square Palais Bahia Palais Badi - Day 10
Marrakesh
Your tour wraps up after breakfast. If you want to stay longer in Marrakech, your booking agent can help arrange extra nights for you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extended stay accommodation in Marrakech
