A one-week journey through Morocco’s vibrant cities, stunning mountains and enchanting coastal towns.
Your journey begins with three nights in the vibrant city of Marrakech, staying in one of the city’s top hotels. Explore independently or let your guide take you on a full-day tour of the city’s highlights, including the Majorelle Gardens, Berber Museum, the medina with its Koutoubia Minaret, Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace, bustling souks, and the lively Jemaa El-Fna square. Next, embark on a full-day excursion into the stunning High Atlas Mountains, visiting traditional Berber villages, walking through orchards, and enjoying a panoramic mountain lunch in Imlil and Armed. You will then travel to the charming coastal town of Essaouira, stopping en-route at the Val d’Argan Vineyard for a tour and tasting of its renowned organic wines. Spend time exploring Essaouira’s historic Skala fort, medina, and artisan souks, or enjoy leisure activities such as surfing or kitesurfing. As the day winds down, experience a magical sunset with horse and camel rides across dunes and Diabat beach, finishing with a BBQ dinner under the stars. Your trip concludes with a relaxing day at leisure in Essaouira, strolling along the beach, browsing local shops, and enjoying fresh seafood before your transfer back to Marrakech for your onward flight.
Trip Highlights
Stroll through the enchanting Majorelle Gardens and discover the rich heritage of Marrakesh at the Berber Museum.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Marrakech’s medina, with visits to the bustling souks.
Journey into the High Atlas Mountains for a gentle trek through Berber villages and orchards.
Savour a visit to the Val d’Argan Vineyard near Essaouira and taste some of Morocco’s finest organic wines.
Experience a magical evening in Essaouira with a sunset horse and camel ride across dunes and Diabat beach.
When to go
This itinerary can be enjoyed year-round, as both Marrakech and Essaouira have a mild climate with plenty to see in every season. The Atlas Mountains are also accessible year-round, though winter months may bring snow to the higher peaks, adding a different kind of beauty to the experience. The summer (June – August) can be extremely hot in inland and desert areas.
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Humboldt showed me the heart and soul of Morocco in just one unforgettable week.
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Day by Day Itinerary
On arrival in Morocco, you'll be collected from your hotel and transferred to your hotel for the next three nights.
The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore this incredible city.
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Discover Marrakech’s highlights on a tour that begins at the Majorelle Gardens and Berber Museum, then explores the old medina with stops at the Koutoubia Minaret, Saadian Tombs and the ornate Bahia Palace.
In the afternoon, wander through the lively souks for handmade crafts before ending the day at Jemaa El-Fna square, immersed in its enchanting mix of street performers and vibrant atmosphere.
Enjoy a full-day excursion through the High Atlas Mountains, passing old water mills, Tahnaouet and the villages of Asni and Imlil, where traditional life remains largely unchanged. Meet a local guide for a gentle trek through orchards and Berber villages to Armed, before enjoying lunch on a terrace with stunning mountain views.
Today you'll be collected from your hotel and taken to Essaouira. En route, enjoy a visit to Val d’Argan Vineyard near Essaouira, with a tour of the winemaking process and a tasting of its renowned organic wines.
In the afternoon, explore Essaouira by visiting the Skala fort with its ocean views and historic ramparts before wandering the medina’s vibrant souks filled with local crafts, argan products and artisan workshops.
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Enjoy the morning at leisure to explore the city at your own pace or maybe try a surfing or kitesurfing course.
Later, enjoy a sunset excursion from Essaouira with alternating horse and camel rides through dunes, riverbanks, and Diabat beach facing Mogador Island, followed by a BBQ dinner at the ranch under the open sky.
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