Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Marrakech
MarrakechOptional Activities
- Visit Jemaa El Fna Square
- Explore the Old Medina
- Visit Koutoubia Minaret
- Visit Bahia Palace
- Explore Majorelle Botanical Gardens
- Visit ruins of Elbadi Palace and see tanners and dyers quarters
- Bargain in the souks
- Café and people-watching
Landmarks Jemaa El Fna Square Koutoubia Minaret Bahia Palace Majorelle Botanical Gardens Elbadi Palace - Day 2
Marrakech to High Atlas Mountains (Aroumd)
Marrakech to High Atlas Mountains (Aroumd)- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional authentic cuisine at mountain gite)
Included Activities
- Atlas Mountains – Guided trek
- Transfer from Imlil to Aroumd (1-hour hike)
Optional Activities
- Atlas Mountains – Mule ride (MAD90)
- Optional hike to Sidi Chamharouch pilgrimage shrine (approximately 8 kilometers, approximately 4 hours total)
Landmarks High Atlas Mountains Imlil Aroumd Sidi Chamharouch - Day 3
High Atlas to Ait Benhaddou
High Atlas to Ait Benhaddou- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Telouet – kasbah visit
- Ait Benhaddou – Kasbah guided tour
- Ait Benhaddou – Tawesna Tea Break
Optional Activities
- Ait Benhaddou – Cooking Demonstration & Dinner (MAD100)
- Ait Benhaddou – Henna Tattoo (MAD55)
Landmarks Tizi n'Tichka Pass Telouet Kasbah Ait Benhaddou - Day 4
Ait Benhaddou to Zagora
Ait Benhaddou to Zagora- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Ouarzazate – Atlas Movie Studios (MAD80)
- Ouarzazate – Kasbah Taourirt (MAD20)
Landmarks Ouarzazate Atlas Movie Studios Kasbah Taourirt Draa Valley Zagora Amazrou Palm Groves - Day 5
Zagora to Erg Chigaga Desert
Zagora to Erg Chigaga Desert- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Hearty feast prepared by local friends at desert camp)
Included Activities
- Tamegroute – Ancient Library
- Sahara Desert – Camel Ride
- Sahara Desert – 4WD to Erg Chigaga dunes
- Tamegroute – Underground kasbah guided tour
Landmarks Jbel Tadrart Mountain Ranges Tamegroute Tamegroute Ancient Library Tamegroute Underground Kasbah M'Hamid Erg Chigaga Dunes - Day 6
Erg Chigaga to Taroudant Area
Erg Chigaga to Taroudant Area- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Landmarks Argan Tree Reserve Oulad Berhil - Day 7
Taroudant to Essaouira
Taroudant to Essaouira- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Landmarks Taroudant High Atlas Mountains Essaouira Mogador Islands - Day 8
Essaouira
Essaouira- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Essaouira – Tour leader walk
Optional Activities
- Essaouira – Hamam (public baths) (MAD200)
- Essaouira – Berber Massage (MAD350)
- Essaouira – Horse Riding (MAD250)
Landmarks Essaouira Medina Essaouira Jewish Mellah Essaouira Port Skala Ramparts - Day 9
Essaouira to Marrakech
Essaouira to Marrakech- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bahia Palace visit
Optional Activities
- Marrakech – Palais El Badi
- Marrakech – Palais Bahia
- Marrakech – Medina guided walk tour
- Marrakech – Fresh orange juice tasting
Landmarks Bahia Palace Djemaa El Fna Palais El Badi - Day 10
Marrakech Departure
Marrakech Departure- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Post-tour extensions and additional activities around Marrakech (consult tour leader)
