Itinerary
- Day 1
Marrakech
You'll land in Marrakech and pick up your rental car right away. Head into the medina where the energy hits you immediately - mopeds weaving through narrow streets, traders calling out, and the smell of street food everywhere. Make your way to Djemaa el-Fna bazaar to catch the drummers and fire breathers doing their thing. Later, find a rooftop spot, order mint tea, and watch the square buzzing below you as things wind down for the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Explore Marrakech medina
- Experience Djemaa el-Fna bazaar
- Rooftop mint tea break
Landmarks Djemaa el-Fna - Day 2
Marrakech
Spend your morning getting lost (intentionally) in the souk maze - you'll find jewelry stalls, intricate lamps, and piles of spices. Take a break in a quiet courtyard to recover with mint tea. After that, head to Jardin Majorelle to see the famous blue buildings set against cactus gardens and tropical plants. Later in the day you can either check out Maison de la Photographie or grab a spot at a rooftop café to catch the golden hour light over the city.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Explore souks of Marrakech
- Visit Jardin Majorelle
Optional Activities
- Breakfast in a riad (payable locally)
- Visit Maison de la Photographie
- Rooftop café experience at golden hour
Landmarks Jardin Majorelle Maison de la Photographie - Day 3
Marrakech
Your last Marrakech day moves slower. Get up early and walk through empty alleyways before crowds arrive, checking out colorful doors and rooftop views. Find small concept stores selling handmade crafts and local art. If you want, book a hammam treatment or try harira soup sitting in a park. By evening, return to Djemaa el-Fna square to see it one more time before you leave.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Explore Marrakech alleys and rooftops
- Discover concept stores and street art
Optional Activities
- Hammam treatment
- Harira snack in the park
- Return to Djemaa el-Fna in the evening
- Day 4
Marrakech to Imlil
Drive through winding mountain roads toward Imlil, navigating past donkey carts, mud-brick houses, and olive groves in the valleys. The scenery shifts from busy medina to quiet mountains. You'll arrive at your Berber accommodation overlooking the mountains. Settle onto the terrace with sweet tea and soak in how peaceful and quiet everything becomes up here.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Drive to Imlil through Atlas Mountains
- Settle into Berber accommodation
- Day 5
Imlil
Put on your hiking boots and trek through mountain terrain following stone paths toward Berber villages. You'll see goats, kids waving from homes, and realize your phone has no signal out here. If conditions allow, you might share couscous with local families. As darkness falls, you'll head back and spend the night under clear skies - the Milky Way is visible without city lights getting in the way.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Mountain hiking to Berber villages
Optional Activities
- Share couscous meal with locals
- Day 6
Imlil to Agafay Desert
Leave the mountains and drive south toward Agafay where the landscape turns dusty and sparse. The stony desert spreads out around you. You'll arrive at the glamping camp with its bright tents and wooden platforms - there's a pool to cool off in. After settling in, watch the desert sunset from your spot, then gather around the campfire under a sky full of stars with no city glow nearby.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Drive to Agafay Desert
- Check into glamping accommodation
Optional Activities
- Campfire experience
- Desert pool swimming
- Day 7
Agafay Desert
You wake up in the desert and have the whole day to spend here. Optional quad bike rentals let you ride through dusty tracks if that appeals to you. Between activities, relax on the wooden platforms, order drinks, swim in the desert pool, and take in mountain views from a distance. By evening, the campfire gets going with drumming, and you watch the sunset turn the sky orange and purple before the sky darkens.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Desert exploration from glamping base
Optional Activities
- Quad bike rental (payable locally)
- Desert pool swimming
- Campfire with music and drumming
- Day 8
Agafay Desert to Taghazout
Drive south from the desert toward the coast and Taghazout, passing through small villages and palm trees as the temperature rises. When you arrive, the vibe shifts completely - white-washed buildings, colorful doors, and a relaxed coastal energy. Explore avocado toast cafés and surf shops. If it interests you, rent a surfboard and get in the water, or just walk around taking in the laid-back atmosphere.
Included Activities
- Drive to Taghazout
Optional Activities
- Surf lesson or board rental
- Explore local cafés and alleyways
- Day 9
Taghazout
Start with coffee before hiking the coastal path north. You'll find a quiet beach with rocky sections and waves crashing against rocks. Return to town and rent a surfboard - don't worry about your skill level, people of all abilities come here. Grab street food in the evening while your face is sunburned and your arms are tired but your mind feels clear and empty.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Coastal hiking from Taghazout
Optional Activities
- Surfing lesson or board rental
- Street food dinner
- Day 10
Taghazout to Essaouira
Drive your rental car along the coast toward Essaouira with sea views, dusty hills, and goats wandering on the road. Stop for mint tea or grab fresh oranges from vendors along the way. Arrive in Essaouira to find white walls, blue shutters, and another laid-back vibe. Walk the medina, eat grilled fish at the harbor, or spend time on the wide sandy beach relaxing.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Drive to Essaouira
- Explore Essaouira medina
Optional Activities
- Grilled fish at harbor
- Beach time
- Day 11
Essaouira
Wander through Essaouira's old town checking out galleries, concept stores, and wooden doors painted in bright colors. Visit the Skala towers overlooking the water with old cannons and seagulls flying around. Explore the harbor filled with blue-painted fishing boats and the salty fish smell. Grab grilled calamari from food stalls, then decide if you'll head to bed early or stay out later.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Explore Essaouira old town galleries and shops
- Visit Skala towers and harbor
Optional Activities
- Grilled calamari snack
- Harbor walk and evening activities
Landmarks Skala - Day 12
Essaouira
Take your car south to Diabat, a hippie village with an old kasbah and horses running on the sand. Walk barefoot through eucalyptus forests to find hidden beaches tucked away. Stop at a viewpoint that offers 360-degree coastal views. Return to harbor spots to eat grilled sardines while watching the sunset colors spread across the Atlantic Ocean.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Drive to Diabat
- Explore hidden beaches and viewpoints
Optional Activities
- Walk through eucalyptus forests
- Visit kasbah
- Grilled sardines at harbor
Landmarks Diabat - Day 13
Essaouira
Drive south to explore less-visited corners of Morocco - coastal cliffs, goats literally climbing in trees, and argan tree groves. Visit Sidi Kaouki near empty bays with windswept palm trees. Walk barefoot along cliffs watching waves crash far below. Return to Essaouira to wander the alleyways one more time before ending your day on the beach.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Drive to Sidi Kaouki
- Explore coastal cliffs and beaches
Optional Activities
- Stop to photograph goats in argan trees
- Beach time in Essaouira
Landmarks Sidi Kaouki - Day 14
Essaouira to Marrakech
Drive back to Marrakech for your departure. Take one last look at the desert and mountains you've explored over your trip. Return your rental car at the airport or in town. If time allows, grab one final mint tea, sample street food, or take a photo in Marrakech's colorful alleyways before you head to your flight. You'll leave with sand in your shoes and that desert sun warmth still on your skin.
Included Activities
- Drive back to Marrakech
Optional Activities
- Final mint tea or street food
- Farewell photos in medina
