Itinerary
- Day 1
Marrakech
You'll arrive at Marrakech airport and get picked up for the drive to your traditional riad in the medina. After checking in, there's a welcome meeting at 6 pm followed by dinner at Bidaya Rooftop restaurant. Walk back through the lively Djemaa el-Fna square to settle into your room for the night.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at Bidaya Rooftop restaurant)
Included Activities
- Airport transfer from Marrakech
- Welcome meeting at riad
- Welcome dinner at Bidaya Rooftop restaurant
Optional Activities
- Visit Marjorelle Gardens
- Hammam experience
- Hot air balloon ride over Marrakech (MAD1999)
- Tajine cookery class (MAD640)
Landmarks Marjorelle Gardens Djemaa el-Fna 
- Day 2
Marrakech to Oukaimden
Start with breakfast, then take a half-day guided tour of the medina including Djemaa el-Fna, Bahia Palace, and the souks. You'll taste fresh orange juice and browse rug and spice shops before grabbing lunch in the medina. After that, drive across the plains to Oukaimden (1550m/5086 ft) in the Atlas Mountains, home to Morocco's premier ski resort and the highest in Africa.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in the medina)
Included Activities
- Half-day Marrakech medina guided tour
- Fresh orange juice tasting at Djemaa el-Fna
- Visit to Bahia Palace
- Souk visit including rug shop and spice shops
- Lunch in the medina
Optional Activities
- Oukaimden Observatory visit (Free)
Landmarks Bahia Palace Djemaa el-Fna 
- Day 3
Oukaimden
Lace up your boots for a relatively easy half-day guided hike to a nearby mountain pass with views across the High Atlas Mountains. You'll pass through small Amazigh villages and enjoy a picnic lunch with the scenery all around you. Back at the hotel, the afternoon is free to relax or try yoga and meditation. After dinner, learn how to prepare herbal tea using herbs picked from the hotel garden.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch on the mountain), Dinner
Included Activities
- Half-day guided hike to mountain pass
- Picnic lunch on the mountain
- Herbal tea making demonstration with local host
Optional Activities
- Yoga or meditation
- Self-guided exploration of nearby area on foot
- Day 4
Oukaimden to Imlil
Pack up and drive deeper into the Atlas Mountains toward Imlil (1740m/5709 ft), passing through scenic valleys, small villages, and farms with apple, walnut, and cherry trees. Check in, then head out for a guided hike to Aremd village in Toubkal National Park. Eat a home-cooked lunch with a local family, then continue uphill toward Sidi Chamharouch on the trail that leads to Mount Toubkal (4167m/13671 ft), North Africa's highest peak.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Home-cooked lunch with local family), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided hike to village of Aremd
- Home-cooked lunch with local family
- Guided hike to village of Sidi Chamharouch
Landmarks Mount Toubkal Toubkal National Park 
- Day 5
Imlil
Start early for a more challenging trek through the Tiziane Valley with steeper ascents but great rewards. You'll reach Tizi N'Tamatert Pass (2279m/7477 ft), the highest point of your tour, with panoramic views of the Tachdirt Valley and surrounding peaks. Stop for a picnic with these views, then pass through small villages and rocky terrain before returning to Imlil for home-cooked lunch and a bread-making demonstration. The afternoon is yours to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Home-cooked lunch with bread-making demonstration), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided hike through Tiziane Valley to Tizi N'Tamatert Pass
- Picnic lunch with views at mountain pass
- Bread-making demonstration in local home
- Home-cooked lunch
Landmarks Tizi N'Tamatert Pass Tachdirt Valley - Day 6
Imlil to Essaouira
Leave the Atlas Mountains and descend to the foothills and western plains, watching the landscape shift to arid semi-desert dotted with Morocco's famous Argan trees. You'll arrive in Essaouira, where the medina meets the Atlantic Ocean. Join a guided tour through the market stalls and narrow streets, visit the harbour, explore the fish souk, Jewish Quarter, and a local silver cooperative. The rest of the afternoon is free to wander on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Essaouira with local guide
- Harbor exploration
- Fish souk visit
- Jewish Quarter exploration
- Local silver cooperative visit
Landmarks Essaouira Medina 
- Day 7
Essaouira
After breakfast, walk to nearby Diabat Beach for a gentle guided coastal hike along cliffs, sand dunes, and shorelines of Essaouira. Watch for birds near small streams from the Oued El Kassab River and learn about local history at the buried ruins of Dar Sultan Palace, once a king's home now merged with the sand dunes. Stop at the Jimi Hendrix Cafe for a drink, then return to Essaouira for seafood lunch with your group. The afternoon offers multiple options to explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Seafood market lunch)
Included Activities
- Atlantic Coast guided hike at Diabat Beach
- Dar Sultan Palace ruins visit
- Jimi Hendrix Cafe visit with refreshing drink
- Seafood lunch
Optional Activities
- Horse riding on the beach (MAD300)
- Hammam visit (Free)
- Amazigh massage (MAD400)
- Surfing lesson
- Quad bike rental
Landmarks Diabat Beach Dar Sultan Palace Jimi Hendrix Cafe Oued El Kassab River - Day 8
Essaouira to Marrakech
You have a free morning in laid-back Essaouira to explore or relax as you like. Then head back to Marrakech by private vehicle with time to freshen up before dinner. Join your group for a farewell dinner at El Fassia Restaurant, which has employed and trained local women exclusively since 1987. Stay at your riad again and enjoy the rooftop or spa on your last evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at El Fassia Restaurant)
Included Activities
- Return transfer to Marrakech
- Farewell dinner at El Fassia Restaurant
Landmarks El Fassia Restaurant - Day 9
Marrakech
Your trip ends after breakfast and you're free to leave anytime after check-out. If you'd like to stay longer in Marrakech, contact your booking agent ahead of time to arrange an extension.
- Meals
- Breakfast
