Itinerary
- Day 1
Casablanca to Rabat
You'll arrive at Mohamed V Airport in Casablanca and transfer to Rabat for the day. Start at Place Sidi Makhlouf to see the Jewish quarter (Mellah), then walk through the traditional Souk Laghzel. From there, head to Oudaya Kasbah to check out the Moorish gardens and museum. After lunch, you'll visit Hassan Tower, Mohamed V Mausoleum, and the Royal Palace. Finish up at the Necropolis of Chellah before heading back to your accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided historical tour of Jewish quarter (Mellah)
- Visit Souk Laghzel (Yarn market)
- Explore Oudaya Kasbah with Moorish gardens
- Traditional mint tea at coffee house
- Oudaya Museum of tribal arts and crafts
- Visit Hassan Tower
- Visit Mohamed V Mausoleum
- Visit Royal Palace
- Visit Necropolis of Chellah
Landmarks Mohamed V Airport Place Sidi Makhlouf Bab Chellah Souk Laghzel Oudaya Kasbah Oudaya Museum Hassan Tower Mohamed V Mausoleum Royal Palace Necropolis of Chellah - Day 2
Rabat to Fez
This morning you're traveling through centuries of history. Start with the ancient Roman city of Volubilis, then move to Moulay Idris, an eighth-century citadel perched high above the landscape. By mid-afternoon you'll reach Meknes, the 17th-century imperial city. Later, you'll drive to Fez and take a panoramic tour of the walled city, seeing the ramparts, gates, and Moorish forts before settling in for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Volubilis Roman archaeological site
- Visit Moulay Idris citadel
- Panoramic tour of Fez with views of ramparts and gates
- Tour of Moorish Forts (Borjs)
Landmarks Volubilis Moulay Idris Meknes - Day 3
Fez
You have a full day exploring Fez's ancient Medina. Begin at the King's Palace and ramparts, then walk through the 15th-century Mellah to see Sephardic synagogues and Rabbi mausoleums. Head up to Merinides Cemetery for views across the city. After that, pass through the Blue and Green Gate into the medieval streets. Spend time watching traditional crafts like cobblers, saddlers, blacksmiths, and leather workers at their tanneries. Visit the Great Mosque University and Nejjarine Square, then check out the Dyers souk. End the afternoon with mint tea at a local family home.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided discovery of Medina starting at King's Palace
- Visit Mellah (Jewish quarter)
- Visit Sephardic synagogues
- Visit mausoleums of holy Rabbis
- Visit Merinides Cemetery
- Walk through Bab Boujloud (Blue and Green Gate)
- Guided walk through medieval Fez Medina
- Visit El Ashabine Square
- Visit Sgha square and Attarine
- Visit Souk el Henna
- Visit Mausoleum of Moulay Idris
- Visit Nejjarine Square and Museum of folk arts
- Visit tannery
- Guided tour of Great Mosque University of Al Quarrawiyyine
- Visit Medersa Attarine
- Visit Seffarine Square with metalworkers
- Visit Dyers souk
- Visit shrine of Sidi Ahmed Tijani
- Traditional mint tea at local Fez family home
Landmarks King's Palace Mellah Merinides Cemetery Bab Boujloud El Ashabine Square Sgha square Souk el Henna Mausoleum of Moulay Idris Nejjarine Square Museum of folk arts at Fondouk Nejjarine Great Mosque University of Al Quarrawiyyine Medersa Attarine Seffarine Square Dyers souk Shrine of Sidi Ahmed Tijani - Day 4
Fez to Afourer
You'll explore the Middle Atlas Mountains today, passing through Berber villages and nomadic settlements. Pass Imouzzer and the Swiss-like town of Ifrane, then reach Azrou. Stop at a cedar forest to see Barbary apes and you might encounter a nomadic family encampment where you can have mint tea. As the landscape shifts from Middle Atlas toward the High Atlas Mountains, you'll arrive in Afourer by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Middle Atlas rural environs
- Visit to Barbary apes in cedar forest
- Encounter with nomadic family encampment (when available)
Optional Activities
- Mint tea with nomadic family
Landmarks Imouzzer Ifrane Azrou Cedar forest Khenifra Middle Atlas Mountains High Atlas Mountains - Day 5
Afourer to Marrakech
You're traveling from Afourer to Marrakech today. After checking into your hotel, grab lunch at your favorite restaurant. Spend the afternoon visiting historical sites: the Menara pool, Koutoubia Minaret, Saadien tombs, Agdal gardens, and Marjorelle gardens. You'll get a good sense of the city's major attractions before settling in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Menara pool
- Visit Koutoubia Minaret
- Visit Saadien tombs
- Explore Agdal gardens
- Explore Marjorelle gardens
Optional Activities
- Lunch at favorite restaurant
Landmarks Menara Koutoubia Minaret Saadien tombs Agdal gardens Marjorelle gardens - Day 6
Marrakech
This morning you'll head to Telouat fortress in the High Atlas Mountains, where you'll learn about Berber chieftain El Glaoui and his stronghold. Stop for lunch at Taddert, located at Tizi n Tishka, Morocco's highest pass. By afternoon you'll return to Marrakech to see the private art and craft collection at Riad El Fenn before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at highest pass in Morocco, Tizi n Tishka), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Telouat fortress
- Visit Riad El Fenn private art and craft collection
Landmarks Telouat fortress High Atlas Mountains Tizi n Tishka Riad El Fenn - Day 7
Marrakech
Start your morning visiting the Mellah, synagogue, Koranic school, and various bazaars in Marrakech. Your afternoon is free to explore at your own pace and rest if you'd like. After sunset, you'll enjoy a tour of Marrakech's nighttime character from a Renaissance horse carriage, seeing the city lit up and feeling the evening energy.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Mellah (Jewish quarter)
- Visit Synagogue
- Visit Koranic School
- Guided tour of Marrakech bazaars
Optional Activities
- Evening tour of Marrakech by night in Renaissance horse carriage
Landmarks Mellah Marrakech Bazaars - Day 8
Marrakech to Essaouira
You're traveling to Essaouira (Mogador), the coastal city with layers of history from Phoenician, Carthaginian, Roman, Jewish, and Portuguese times, yet it maintains its authentic Berber character. The Atlantic breeze and sandy beaches line the rugged coastline. You'll get an introductory tour of the city, then settle in to your accommodation for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Introductory tour of Essaouira
Landmarks Essaouira - Day 9
Essaouira to Taroudant
You'll travel to Taroudant today and have a typical Berber tagine lunch at a spot overlooking a banana plantation. Along the way, pass through forests of Argan and Thuya trees where you might see goats climbing the branches. Stop for afternoon tea at Hotel Gazelle d'Or, Morocco's most exclusive resort. Check into Palais Salam for the evening, a former Pasha luxury guesthouse located within the city's massive red ochre walls.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Typical Berber tagine lunch high above banana plantation), Afternoon Tea (Afternoon tea at Hotel Gazelle d'Or), Dinner
Included Activities
- Typical Berber tagine lunch at banana plantation viewpoint
- Afternoon tea at Hotel Gazelle d'Or
Landmarks Argan and Thuya forest Hotel Gazelle d'Or Palais Salam - Day 10
Taroudant
Spend your morning touring Taroudant, one of southern Morocco's oldest cities enclosed by red ochre walls. Explore the rich bazaars showing off local arts and crafts traditions. This elegant imperial city has the feel of classic Marrakech from decades past. Later in the evening, you'll have a farewell dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Taroudant city
- Exploration of Taroudant bazaars
Landmarks Taroudant Taroudant Bazaars - Day 11
Taroudant to Casablanca
You'll depart early this morning for Agadir Airport. From there, you'll catch a connecting flight to Casablanca, then board your Royal Air Maroc flight home, carrying memories of your time traveling through Morocco.
Landmarks Agadir Airport Casablanca
