Day 1: Arrive Casablanca
Arrive in Casablanca and be transferred to your hotel. This evening, get to know your Tour Director and fellow travellers during a Welcome Reception, followed by dinner.
Day 2: Casablanca, Rabat, Fez
Begin your day with a tour of Casablanca, taking in all the must-see sights including Anfa Boulevard, United Nations Square and Hassan II Grand Mosque. The mosque is a highlight of your Casablanca city tour: with a minaret standing at 210 metres tall, it’s considered to be the highest religious building in the world. Afterwards, continue to Rabat and visit the Royal Palace to admire its striking facade made up of intricate mosaics, carved plasterwork, and eye-catching golden doors. You’ll also have time to visit the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the Hassan Tower, both significant structures in Rabat. Your journey continues to Fez where a memorable Insider Experience awaits.
Insider Experience – Fez Souks and Dining Experience
Venture within the city’s high medina walls to the souks, where a tangle of narrow streets reveals rug-lined alleyways and stalls selling everything from bright, fragrant spices to delicate glassware, vials of argan oil, and handmade pottery. Cap off your experience with a traditional dinner of tagine and couscous at a local restaurant, accompanied by Moroccan entertainment, including belly dancing.
Day 3: Fez
Fez is Morocco’s oldest imperial city, dating back to the ninth century. It was once a hub for scholars, philosophers, mathematicians and astronomers, and this morning you can delve into the city’s history on a guided tour. Visit the magnificent Royal Palace and admire its seven golden gates, which symbolise each day of the week. Continue to the Jewish Quarter of Mellah and see the striking gate of Bab Bou Jeloud before spending time exploring the World Heritage-listed Medina of Fez. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure, before dinner at your hotel this evening.
Day 4: Fez, Volubilis, Meknes
Explore the Roman ruins of Volubilis this morning. Sprawled across the Jebel Zerhoun plateau, this 40-hectare archaeological site is renowned as the best-preserved in Northern Africa and offers a fascinating glimpse into ancient history. Afterwards, journey to the imperial city of Meknes, home to the grand walls of Bab el Mansour and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before returning to Fez.
Day 5: Fez, Sahara Desert
Set off on a picturesque journey across the Middle Atlas range, through landscapes covered in thick forest and past towering peaks towards the Sahara Desert. It’s here, among the vast expanse of terracotta-coloured sands, that you'll enjoy a luxury overnight camp stay. As the sun sets, savour traditional flavours at dinner before being entertained with local music and performances. Don’t forget to take a moment to look up and soak in the star-filled desert night sky.
Day 6: Todra Gorge, Ouarzazate
Discover the striking scenery of Todra Gorge today as you bid farewell to the desert and retreat to the Atlas Mountains. Todra Gorge is a natural oasis carved by the River Todra, with limestone walls reaching up to 400 metres. A haven for photography enthusiasts, the gorge is a superb spot to capture captivating shots, so be sure to bring your camera. Continue to Ouarzazate, a city often referred to as the ‘doorway to the desert’. Check in to your hotel and enjoy dinner here this evening.
Day 7: Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou, Marrakesh
Travel to the UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site, the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. This picturesque city, crafted from adobe and nestled on a hillside, has starred in renowned films such as Gladiator (2000). Continue to Marrakesh, the Moroccan Southern Capital, set amid an expansive oasis amid the Atlas Mountains and the pre-desert region.
Insider Experience – Visit Tawesna Salon de Thé
Visit Tawesna Salon de Thé, a cooperative eatery led by local women preserving regional culinary heritage.
Day 8: Marrakesh
Spend the day exploring Marrakesh in depth, beginning with a city tour to Koutoubia Tower, the Saadian Tombs, and Bahia Palace (also known as "Bay Palace"). Afterwards, stroll through the lively medina and maze-like souks, where you’ll find colourful Moroccan slippers, pyramids of spices, terracotta tagine pots, and more. Be sure to visit the famous Jemaa el-Fna Square, a bustling hub that has hosted street performers, snake charmers, fortune tellers, and musicians since the 11th century.
Day 9: Marrakesh
Today, relish a leisurely day in Marrakesh. Perhaps opt for an optional full-day tour to nearby Essaouira or an optional half-day visit to the Yves Saint Laurent Museum. Gather in the evening for a Farewell Dinner at a charming local restaurant.
Enhance Your Journey - Yves Saint Laurent Museum
Located next to the Jardin Majorelle, this museum is dedicated to the influential designer's life. Yves Saint Laurent was inspired by Marrakesh's colours and shapes, and often designed his collections there.
Enhance Your Journey - Essaouira
Head to the relaxed coastal city of Essaouira, which has retained its traditional culture and character. Discover the palm-fringed streets of the fortified medina, as well as lanes teeming with boutiques and art galleries, luring you in with a scent of exotic spices in the air.
Day 10: Depart Marrakesh
Your Moroccan journey comes to an end today with a transfer to the airport.
