Itinerary
- Day 1
Casablanca to Rabat
You'll land in Casablanca and head to Rabat by transfer. After you arrive, the rest of your day is open - this is your chance to walk around, get a feel for the local rhythms, and grab some food whenever you're hungry. Timing depends on when your flight lands, but you'll have time to settle in either way.
- Day 2
Rabat
Start with Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, then make your way up to the clifftop Oudayas Fortress. From there, you can walk through the old medina and take in the narrow streets and local shops. It's a solid day for seeing the main sites Rabat has to offer.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Hassan Tower
- View Mausoleum of Mohammed V
- Admire Oudayas Fortress
- Stroll through old medina
Landmarks Hassan Tower Mausoleum of Mohammed V Oudayas Fortress - Day 3
Rabat to Tangier
Head to the train station and board Morocco's high-speed Al Boraq train headed to Tangier. Once you arrive, you've got time to explore the city's mix of cultures. Check out Cape Spartel, walk through the Rmilat forest, visit the kasbah, and dig into the medina to find smaller spots most people miss.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Board Al Boraq high-speed train
- Visit Cape Spartel
- Explore Rmilat forest
- Visit atmospheric kasbah
- Explore medina hidden gems
Landmarks Cape Spartel - Day 4
Tangier to Chefchaouen
You'll travel to Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains - the town known for its blue buildings everywhere. Spend time walking the cobblestone medina, then visit Outta Hammam and Ras El Ma. Later, you'll attend the Hadra Chefchaounia, a traditional Sufi musical ritual with music, hymns, and prayer all woven together.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Chefchaouen medina
- Visit Outta Hammam
- Visit Ras El Ma
- Experience Hadra Chefchaounia Sufi ritual
Landmarks Outta Hammam Ras El Ma 
- Day 5
Chefchaouen to Fez
Start the journey to Fez with a stop at Volubilis, Morocco's oldest Roman site and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll see ancient preserved mosaics there. After that, continue on to Fez and begin getting familiar with the city and its vibrant energy.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Volubilis Roman site
- Admire ancient mosaics at Volubilis
Landmarks Volubilis - Day 6
Fez
Explore Fez's old medina, which is UNESCO-listed, and see the theological colleges and intricate mosques throughout. You'll do a hands-on pottery workshop, then head to the Chouara Tanneries to see artisans at work. After that, walk through the bustling souks and markets. This evening there's dinner entertainment with a belly dancer.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Entertainment with belly dancer)
Included Activities
- Explore UNESCO-listed old medina
- See renowned medresas (theological colleges)
- Visit decorated mosques
- Hands-on pottery workshop
- Visit Chouara Tanneries
- Browse Fez's souks and markets
- Dinner with belly dancer entertainment
Landmarks Fez Medina Chouara Tanneries - Day 7
Fez
Join a hands-on cooking class and prepare a traditional Moroccan dish for your lunch. The afternoon is open for you to relax - consider getting a hammam treatment if you like. Then you'll meet back up for dinner at the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Moroccan dish prepared in cooking class), Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Hands-on Moroccan cooking class
- Prepare traditional Moroccan lunch dish
Optional Activities
- Hammam treatment
- Day 8
Fez to Erfoud
You'll take a scenic drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains heading toward the Ziz Valley. Along the way, there's a stop to see endemic macaque apes in their natural habitat. By evening you'll arrive in Erfoud.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit endemic macaque apes in natural habitat
Landmarks Ziz Valley Middle Atlas Mountains - Day 9
Erfoud to Merzouga Desert
Start in the ancient town of Rissani on the edge of the Erg Chebbi Desert. You'll take a cooking class and learn to make medfouna (Berber pizza) for lunch. This afternoon, a jeep safari takes you deep into the Merzouga Desert. You'll reach a desert camp where there's traditional Saharan music and dancing, then dinner under the stars around a campfire. Sleep in an elegant Berber tent.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Medfouna (Berber pizza) prepared in cooking class), Dinner (Dinner around campfire under stars)
Included Activities
- Explore Rissani
- Hands-on medfouna (Berber pizza) cooking class
- Jeep safari to Merzouga Desert
- Traditional Saharan music and dancing at camp
- Dinner around campfire
Landmarks Rissani Erg Chebbi Desert - Day 10
Merzouga to Skoura
Have a hearty breakfast right there in the Sahara with golden sands all around you. Then you'll travel across striking desert landscapes to reach the old kasbah of Skoura, which is a peaceful spot after the energy of the night before.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast in Sahara), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Journey to Skoura kasbah
Landmarks Skoura Kasbah - Day 11
Skoura to Marrakech
You'll travel toward Marrakech with stops at Ouarzazate and Ait Ben Haddou. At the UNESCO-listed fortified village, walk the narrow alleyways, look at the traditional earthen clay architecture, and climb to the kasbah top for views. Then continue on to Marrakech.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Stop at Ouarzazate
- Visit Ait Ben Haddou ksar
- Explore narrow alleyways of fortified village
- Admire traditional earthen clay architecture
- Climb kasbah for views
Landmarks Ouarzazate Ait Ben Haddou - Day 12
Marrakech
Get to know Marrakech by visiting hidden fondouks and caravanserais, checking out an ancient 'ferran' bakery, and learning about traditional hammam practices. After lunch, you'll dive into the souks where you can navigate the alleyways and see traditional artisans working.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit hidden fondouk and caravanserais
- Explore ancient 'ferran' bakery
- Learn about traditional hammam practices
- Browse Marrakech's souks
- Observe traditional artisans at work
Landmarks Marrakech Souks - Day 13
Marrakech to Ourika Valley
Travel to the Ourika Valley in the High Atlas Mountains to see Anima Garden and the Jardin Bio Aromatique d'Ourika. You'll have lunch with local residents and participate in a tea ceremony with a local tea man before heading back to Marrakech.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with locals), Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Anima Garden
- Explore Jardin Bio Aromatique d'Ourika
- Lunch with locals
- Tea ceremony with local tea man
Landmarks Anima Garden Jardin Bio Aromatique d'Ourika Ourika Valley - Day 14
Marrakech to Essaouira
Head to the seaside town of Essaouira and start with a walking tour of the medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The afternoon is yours to keep exploring - walk the beach, look through shops and art galleries, or check out the historic Skala de la Ville.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Essaouira medina
Optional Activities
- Walk along beach
- Browse shops and art galleries
- Visit historic Skala de la Ville
Landmarks Essaouira Medina Skala de la Ville - Day 15
Essaouira
You have a full day at leisure in Essaouira. Lunch at a local restaurant and dinner at your hotel are included. Spend time at the fish market, browse the souks, walk along the ramparts for views, or visit a thuya woodwork shop where they make traditional backgammon sets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant), Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
Optional Activities
- Visit bustling fish market
- Wander through souks
- Walk along ramparts
- Visit thuya woodwork shop
- Day 16
Essaouira to Casablanca
Travel back to Casablanca and arrive in the afternoon. You'll visit the Hassan II Mosque and see its towering minaret. This evening there's a farewell dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit Hassan II Mosque
Landmarks Hassan II Mosque - Day 17
Casablanca Departure
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
