Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll arrive in Morocco and head to your accommodation via transfer. While the tour itself skips Casablanca, if you come in early there's plenty to see - walk through the medina, check out the beachfront, and look at the Art Deco buildings around the city. The Hassan II Mosque is worth a visit and they offer guided tours throughout the day if you have time before heading out.
Included Activities
- Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities
- Explore Casablanca medina
- Visit Casablanca beachfront
- See Art Deco architecture in Casablanca
- Guided tour of Hassan II Mosque
Landmarks/POIs Hassan II Mosque - Day 2
Volubilis - Fez
This is a full day of driving and exploration. You'll start with a guided tour of Meknes, an imperial capital from the 1600s and one of Morocco's four Imperial cities. From there, head to the Roman ruins at Volubilis to see ancient columns and well-preserved mosaics. Later you'll drive to Fez, stop for lunch at a G Adventures-supported women's cooperative, then check into your hotel. Fair warning - it's a long, busy day with quite a bit of time in the car.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Community lunch at AFER Association women's cooperative)
Included Activities
- Volubilis Guided Tour
- Meknes City Tour
- AFER Association Community Lunch
Landmarks/POIs Meknes Volubilis - Day 3
Fez
Start your morning with a guided walk through Fez's medieval medina, a 9th century UNESCO World Heritage site. You'll navigate past donkey carts through crowded spice markets and ceramic workshops. The Madrasa al-Attarine is a stop for its intricate Islamic architecture, and you'll pass by the Al-Karaouine Mosque, which houses the world's longest continuously operating university. During the afternoon, watch traditional tanners working on leather by hand.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Fes Medina Guided Tour
Optional Activities
- Ville Nouvelle Exploration
Landmarks/POIs Fez Medina Madrasa al-Attarine Al-Karaouine Mosque - Day 4
Fez to Merzouga
You'll travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains where cedar forests gradually transition into palm groves and desert. Drive through Ifrane's ski area, head down into the Ziz Valley with its vast palm groves, and keep an eye out for Barbary apes. By evening you'll reach your kasbah-style hotel right at the edge of the Saharan sand dunes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Middle Atlas Mountains Ifrane Ziz Valley Sahara Desert - Day 5
Merzouga to Tinghir
Take a 4x4 out into the Sahara and visit the village of Khamliya to meet Gnaoua musicians and learn about this famous Moroccan music genre with a live performance. You'll share traditional mint tea with Amazigh nomads and hear about their desert lifestyle. Later in the evening, transfer to Tinghir.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sahara Dunes & Culture Excursion
Landmarks/POIs Khamliya - Day 6
Tinghir to Ouarzazate
Begin in the morning exploring Dades Gorge with its dramatic rock formations. Drive along the scenic 'Route of 1,000 Kasbahs' and visit Taourirt Kasbah with its maze-like layout. Then continue to Ouarzazate, a former Foreign Legion stronghold that's home to one of Morocco's largest film studios.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Dades Valley and Route of 1,000 Kasbahs scenic drive
- Guided Tour Ouarzazate
Optional Activities
- Traditional Amazigh medicine lesson with local herbalist
Landmarks/POIs Dades Gorge Taourirt Kasbah - Day 7
Ouarzazate to Marrakech
Head to Ait Ben Haddou, an ancient fortified village and UNESCO World Heritage site with winding lanes and narrow passageways throughout. From there, drive through the Tizi n'Tichka pass (2200m/7,220ft) in the High Atlas Mountains on winding roads to reach Marrakech. You'll have free time to explore this legendary city that blends Amazigh, West African, Mediterranean, and Arab influences together.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah Tour
Optional Activities
- Explore Marrakech medina and hidden neighborhoods
- Wander artisan quarters
Landmarks/POIs Ait Ben Haddou Tizi n'Tichka Pass - Day 8
Marrakech
Start your day with a hands-on cooking class in a historic riad where you'll learn to roll semolina and measure spices for traditional tagines, then have what you made for lunch. After that, the afternoon is yours to explore Marrakech at your own pace. Check out the Djemaa el-Fna square with its storytellers and magicians, visit the Majorelle Gardens, or wander through the famous souks shopping for spices, traditional clothing, and Moroccan lanterns.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch featuring your prepared tagine and other creations from cooking class)
Included Activities
- Moroccan Foodie Experience
Optional Activities
- Immerse in Djemaa el-Fna square
- Tour Majorelle Gardens (200MAD per person)
- Marrakech Medina Walk and Spice Shop
- Musee de Marrakech (50MAD per person)
- El Badi Palace (70MAD per person)
Landmarks/POIs Djemaa el-Fna Majorelle Gardens Marrakech Souks - Day 9
Departure
You can leave at any time today. Standard check-out is mid-morning, though the hotel can store your luggage if your departure is later.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Departure Day
