Itinerary
- Day 1
Tangier to Chefchaouen
You'll arrive in Tangier where your guide meets you for an introduction to the old medina. Then you'll drive through the Rif Mountains and across fertile plains to reach Chefchaouen, the blue-washed town between mountain peaks. The afternoon gives you time to walk through the medina, check out the Spanish-style plaza and cafes, and settle into your hotel.
- Start point
- Tangier, Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco (Whether you're arriving by ferry or plane, we will meet you upon arrival.)
Included Activities
- Short tour of Tangier's old medina
- Exploration of Chefchaouen medina and Spanish-style plaza
Optional Activities
- Dinner at local restaurants in Chefchaouen
Landmarks/POIs Tangier Medina Rif Mountains Jbel Tidirhine Chefchaouen Medina 
- Day 2
Chefchaouen to Fes
After breakfast you'll head to Volubilis to see the Roman ruins and UNESCO-listed mosaics. From there, Moulay Idriss is next where you can visit the founder's tomb, then continue to Meknes to explore Bab Mansour Gate, the old medina, and Moulay Ismail's shrine. By evening you'll drive into Fes for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Roman ruins of Volubilis UNESCO World Heritage site
- Visit to Moulay Idriss
- Exploration of Meknes highlights including Bab Mansour Gate, old Medina, and Moulay Ismail's shrine
Optional Activities
- Dinner at hotel or local restaurant in Fes
Landmarks/POIs Volubilis Moulay Idriss Bab Mansour Gate Meknes Medina Moulay Ismail's Shrine 
- Day 3
Fes
Following breakfast, your local guide takes you through the Fes medina's winding alleyways where donkeys navigate narrow streets. You'll walk past spice and perfume market stalls and watch artisans work leather at the tanneries using traditional methods. The day ends with dinner at a local restaurant before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Fes medina with local guide
- Exploration of leather tanneries
- Experience of spice and perfume markets
Optional Activities
- Dinner at local medina restaurants
Landmarks/POIs Fes Medina Fes Leather Tanneries - Day 4
Fes to Sahara
You'll leave Fes and travel through cork oak and cedar forests, passing Barbary apes before entering the Middle and High Atlas ranges. Lunch happens overlooking Midelt with High Atlas views, then the landscape shifts to ksours and oasis villages as you descend toward the Sahara. You'll arrive at a kasbah to relax by the pool and listen to desert blues music through the evening.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive through Middle and High Atlas ranges
- Lunch with views overlooking Midelt
- Arrival and relaxation at Kasbah with desert blues music entertainment
Landmarks/POIs Ifrane Middle Atlas Mountains High Atlas Mountains Midelt 
- Day 5
Sahara Desert
Start before dawn to watch the sunrise over the dunes, then have breakfast. You'll visit nomadic communities around Merzouga, try tea at the souks, and listen to traditional Gnawa music. During the afternoon camel trek into the pink sands, you'll have plenty of time to take in the vastness. At sunset you'll share Moroccan dinner around a campfire with live music, then spend time stargazing under the night sky.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Moroccan dinner with live music around the campfire)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing in the Sahara
- Visit to nomadic communities around Merzouga
- Tea in souks
- Camel trek into Sahara dunes
- Moroccan dinner with live music around campfire
- Stargazing in the Sahara
Landmarks/POIs Merzouga Moroccan Sahara 
- Day 6
Sahara to Todra Gorge
Get up early to catch the desert sunrise. After light breakfast and tea, you'll camel trek back across the desert to the kasbah to clean up. The westward journey to Todra Gorge (Morocco's Grand Canyon) begins after that, with lunch and an afternoon stroll through the valley to take in the views before settling in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Light breakfast and tea), Dinner
Included Activities
- Desert sunrise viewing
- Camel trek back to Kasbah
- Visit to Todra Gorge
- Valley stroll and sightseeing
Landmarks/POIs Todra Gorge 
- Day 7
Todra Gorge to Ouarzazate
After breakfast you'll relax and take in panoramic views of Dades Valley from your terrace. For those interested, a 1 to 2 hour guided trek through nearby Berber villages shows lush fields and Atlas Mountain backdrops. You'll also visit the historic Amridil Kasbah to explore its rooms and learn about Moroccan heritage, then travel to Ouarzazate for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast with Dades Valley views
- Visit to Amridil Kasbah
Optional Activities
- 1-2 hour guided trek through Berber villages
Landmarks/POIs Dades Valley Amridil Kasbah Atlas Mountains 
- Day 8
Ouarzazate to Marrakech
Following breakfast you'll explore Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, Morocco's most well-known kasbah and UNESCO site famous as a filming location. Then you'll cross the High Atlas Mountains heading north to Marrakech, arriving by afternoon. You'll have time to walk through vibrant streets, alleyways, and souks at your own pace before settling in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Exploration of Kasbah Ait Benhaddou UNESCO World Heritage site
Optional Activities
- Leisure exploration of Marrakech streets, alleyways, and souks
Landmarks/POIs Kasbah Ait Benhaddou High Atlas Mountains Marrakech Medina 
- Day 9
Marrakech
After breakfast at your riad, your local guide leads you through winding alleyways, hidden gardens, and secret souks. You'll reach Djemaa el Fna and see the Koutoubia Mosque minaret nearby. As evening comes, the square fills with food stalls, dancers, acrobats, fortune tellers, and henna artists. The rest of the day is yours to explore the medina or visit local spas.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Marrakech medina with local guide
- Visit to Djemaa el Fna UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit to Koutoubia Mosque area
Optional Activities
- Massage or spa treatments
- Further exploration of medina souks
Landmarks/POIs Marrakech Medina Djemaa el Fna Koutoubia Mosque 
- Day 10
Marrakech to Essaouira
You'll depart Marrakech after breakfast and travel through lush valleys with orange groves, olive trees, and argan oil cooperatives to reach Essaouira on the coast. This creative hub and fishing port has broad beaches, an ancient walled medina, and many wood carvers and artists. You'll explore the ramparts and beach, check out the port for fresh catch, then have dinner and settle into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel through orange groves and argan oil regions
- Exploration of Essaouira medina, ramparts, and beach
Optional Activities
- Visit to port
- Dinner at local restaurants
Landmarks/POIs Essaouira Medina Essaouira Beach Essaouira Port - Day 11
Essaouira
Breakfast at your riad starts the day, then you'll spend it exploring Essaouira at your own pace. You could meet local artists in their studios, grab fresh grilled fish at the lively market, walk along the beach at low tide to see Borj El Barod fort ruins, or take a boat to Mogador island for rare falcons. Options also include surfing, kitesurfing, windsurfing, or just sitting in beachside cafes with mint tea. Another night at your riad follows.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Leisure exploration of Essaouira
Optional Activities
- Visit to local artist studios
- Lunch at fish market
- Beach walk to see Borj El Barod fort ruins
- Boat ride to Mogador island
- Watersports: surfing, kitesurfing, windsurfing, bodyboarding, kayaking
- Beachside cafe relaxation
Landmarks/POIs Essaouira Fish Market Borj El Barod Fort Mogador Island Place Moulay Hassan - Day 12
Essaouira to Casablanca
You'll leave Essaouira and head back toward Casablanca along the coastline through quiet coastal towns. A stop in El Jadida lets you visit the citadel and see the underground cistern. Once in Casablanca you'll have dinner at your hotel and settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to El Jadida citadel
- Visit to El Jadida underground cistern
Optional Activities
- Dinner at hotel
Landmarks/POIs El Jadida Citadel El Jadida Underground Cistern - Day 13
Departure from Casablanca
On your final day you'll get help with departure formalities and arrange your airport transfer. It's time to say goodbye to Morocco and head home after your trip.
