Itinerary
- Day 1
Marrakech
You'll arrive in Marrakech and get settled at your hotel. Around 6pm, you'll meet your tour leader and the rest of the group for the first time. There's an optional dinner together that evening to kick things off, and it's included for everyone in 2026.
Optional Activities
- Dinner with tour group
- Day 2
Marrakech to Casablanca to Rabat
This morning you'll drive to Casablanca and tour the Hassan II Mosque, one of the world's largest with its impressive 200m minaret. After seeing the ablutions hall, you'll head to Rabat to walk through the old town and check out the Moorish and Andalusian architecture. The Jewish Quarter (Mellah) comes next, then you'll wander the bustling souk trying local treats like harsha and amlou.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Hassan II Mosque and ablutions hall
Optional Activities
- Explore Rabat old town
- Visit Jewish Quarter (Mellah)
- Browse local souks
Landmarks/POIs Hassan II Mosque Mellah (Jewish Quarter) - Day 3
Rabat to Meknes to Volubilis to Fez
You'll drive north across fertile plains to Meknes and take a guided walk through the old medina with its crumbling ramparts and nine massive gates. There's the local market to explore and the monumental Bab El Mansour gate built in 1732 to see. In the afternoon, you'll head to Volubilis to walk through Morocco's largest Roman ruins, a UNESCO site with a forum, basilica, townhouses with mosaic floors, and baths. Then you'll drive to Fez for a two-night stay.
Included Activities
- Guided exploratory walk in Meknes old town
- Visit El Hedim square
- Guided exploration of Volubilis Roman ruins
Landmarks/POIs Bab El Mansour El Hedim Square Volubilis - Day 4
Fez
You'll explore Fez, founded over 1,000 years ago and the intellectual center of Morocco. A guide will take you through the vast medina where thousands of craftspeople work in the narrow alleyways. You'll walk through sections selling leather, brass, and copper, then visit the famous tanneries. After exploring the Jewish District and seeing the exterior of the Royal Palace, you'll head to a panoramic viewpoint over the entire city.
Included Activities
- Guided walk through Fez medina sections
- Visit tanneries
- Visit Jewish District (mellah)
- View exterior of Royal Palace
- Panoramic city viewpoint
Landmarks/POIs Fez Medina Al-Karaouine University Fez Tanneries Mellah (Jewish District) Royal Palace - Day 5
Fez to Erg Chebbi
You're in for a nine-hour journey to the Sahara's edge, traveling over the Middle Atlas mountains and through the Ziz Valley before reaching the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. You'll stop frequently along the way to take in the scenery. After arriving, you'll stay in a small auberge by the dunes and pack an overnight bag for tomorrow's desert experience.
Landmarks/POIs Middle Atlas Ziz Valley Erg Chebbi - Day 6
Erg Chebbi
The morning is yours to explore the largest sand sea in Morocco or rest in the shade by the dunes. The sand here is known for its pink tones that turn rose-colored at sunset. Late afternoon brings a 45-minute camel trek through the dunes to watch the sunset (or you can walk if that's your preference). You'll return to camp for a home-cooked meal and spend the evening under the stars.
- Meals
- Dinner (Home-cooked meal at desert camp)
Included Activities
- Camel trek through dunes with sunset viewing
Optional Activities
- Walking trek through dunes instead of camel trek
- Free morning exploration of the sand sea
Landmarks/POIs Erg Chebbi - Day 7
Erg Chebbi to Todra Gorge to Skoura
After sunrise you'll leave the desert camp and head toward Skoura, a palm grove town near Ouarzazate. You'll follow the Road of 1,000 Kasbahs with views of ancient kasbahs surrounded by lush palms. After around four hours of driving, you'll stop to walk through Todra Gorge along the narrow road with time for photos.
Included Activities
- Short walk through Todra Gorge
Optional Activities
- Visit souvenir stalls
Landmarks/POIs Todra Gorge - Day 8
Skoura
You have options for this flexible day in Skoura. If you're up for it, take a one-hour drive to Toundout Valley for a four-hour guided hike through an Amazigh village and learn about their culture. Or stay at the lodge and explore the palm groves on foot at your own pace, discovering kasbahs and peaceful walking routes.
Optional Activities
- Guided four-hour hike through Amazigh village in Toundout Valley
- Walks through palm groves and kasbahs
Landmarks/POIs Toundout Valley Skoura Palm Groves - Day 9
Skoura to Ait Benhaddou to Tighza
You'll leave Skoura and drive west along the Road of 1,000 Kasbahs through Ouarzazate to Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO site with a spectacular fortified village (featured in films like Gladiator). After touring the atmospheric alleys and earthen dwellings, you'll continue into the mountains for a 1.5 to 2 hour uphill hike to the remote Amazigh village of Tighza in the Atlas Mountains. Your luggage gets transported ahead, and you'll be welcomed with mint tea.
- Meals
- Snack (Mint tea on arrival at village)
Included Activities
- Tour Ait Benhaddou UNESCO World Heritage site
- Walk to Tighza village
Optional Activities
- Mule transport to village (170 dirhams, payable locally)
Landmarks/POIs Ait Benhaddou - Day 10
Tighza
An optional four-hour morning walk takes you through Tighza Valley villages on mule tracks with High Atlas peaks surrounding you. The afternoon is free to relax, read, enjoy the mountain views, or play football with village children. There's a visit to the village hammam (traditional bathhouse) available, and a standard treatment is included, though you'll need to buy a scrubber and soap for 20 dirhams and tip around 20 dirhams.
- Meals
- Dinner (Final dinner in the mountains)
Included Activities
- Village hammam with standard treatment
Optional Activities
- Optional walk through Tighza Valley villages
Landmarks/POIs Tighza Valley - Day 11
Tighza to Telouet to Marrakech to Essaouira
You'll walk 2.5 miles back to your bus on an unpaved road, then drive to the abandoned palace of Telouet. After walking around the outside and taking photos, you'll continue your scenic drive over the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n'Tichka pass at 7,415 feet, Morocco's highest road. A stop at a women's cooperative argan oil farm lets you see the trees and production process before heading to the seaside town of Essaouira.
Included Activities
- Visit women's cooperative argan oil farm
Optional Activities
- Purchase argan oil products
Landmarks/POIs Telouet Palace Tizi n'Tichka Pass - Day 12
Essaouira
This free day is yours in Essaouira, a 15th century Portuguese fishing port on the Atlantic. The town was rebuilt around 1760 and features whitewashed houses with painted shutters, artisan workshops, and boatyards. You can shop in the souks, walk along the beach, relax at a café, or try one of the outstanding seafood restaurants that line the waterfront.
Optional Activities
- Shopping in souks
- Beach stroll
- Explore artisan workshops
- Seafood dining
Landmarks/POIs Essaouira Medina Essaouira Beach - Day 13
Essaouira to Marrakech
You'll drive back to Marrakech after breakfast. In the afternoon, a guided tour helps you get oriented and soak up the city's atmosphere. You'll visit the ornate Bahia Palace, a former royal residence, then finish at Djemaa el Fna square, a bustling maze of bazaars, palaces, and mosques. The square really comes alive in the evening with food stalls, juice sellers, and acrobats entertaining both locals and tourists.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Marrakech
- Visit Bahia Palace
Landmarks/POIs Bahia Palace Djemaa el Fna - Day 14
Marrakech
Another free day in Marrakech with plenty to see. You might visit Koutoubia, the largest mosque in the city, or wander through the medina's souks and old streets. The Koranic School and Museum of Marrakech are worth checking out. A 30-minute calèche ride (those bright green horse-drawn carriages) takes you to Jardin Majorelle, gardens decorated in indigo blue and once owned by Yves Saint Laurent. For lunch, the Amal Women's Training Centre and Moroccan Restaurant serves traditional food and supports a nonprofit helping women from disadvantaged backgrounds. Many groups gather for a final meal together on Djemaa el Fna this evening.
Optional Activities
- Visit Koutoubia Mosque
- Explore medina souks and old streets
- Visit Koranic School and Museum of Marrakech
- Calèche ride to Jardin Majorelle
- Lunch at Amal Women's Training Centre and Moroccan Restaurant
- Final group dinner on Djemaa el Fna
Landmarks/POIs Koutoubia Mosque Jardin Majorelle Marrakech Medina Djemaa el Fna - Day 15
Marrakech
You'll have your final breakfast and time to reflect on your Morocco adventure from navigating lively medinas and riding camels in the Sahara to experiencing a traditional hammam in the Atlas Mountains. Then it's time to head home and start planning your next trip. If you want to stay longer, you can talk to your sales representative about extending your time in Morocco.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extend stay in Morocco
