Morocco In Depth

On arrival in Morocco, you'll be collected from your hotel and transferred to your hotel for the night.

In the afternoon, visit the The Hassan II Mosque, which partly built over the sea and one of the world’s largest mosques, featuring a 200-meter minaret, prayer halls, a madrasa, library, baths and a museum.

En route to Tangier, stop by Morocco's capital, Rabat, and see its highlights, including the ruins of Chellah, the artisanal souks of Consults Street and the Kasbah des Oudayas with its iconic Almohad gate.

Continue your journey to your hotel outside of Tangier, where you'll stay for the next two nights.

Explore Tangier’s modern new town and the upscale California district before visiting Cap Spartel lighthouse and Hercules Cave, then return to Tangier for lunch. In the afternoon, discover the old town, including the Kasbah, medina markets, Grand Socco, St. Andrew’s Church and the historic Old American Legation museum.

Travel from Tangier to Tetouan to explore its blend of Arab and Andalusian cultures, including Hassan II Square, the Kasbah walls, and the medina with its Jewish and Andalusian quarters, markets and ethnographic museums.

Continue to Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains, famous for its blue-rinsed houses, handicrafts, local goat cheese, and highlights such as Palace El Makhzen, Uta el Hamman square and the charming medina.

Travel to Fes, stopping at Volubilis to explore its well-preserved Roman ruins, including mosaic floors dating back to 25 BC. Continue to Meknes for a guided tour of its imperial sites, including the ramparts, Agdal Basin, Moulay Ismail’s stables and granaries, as well as the iconic Bab el Mansour gate, before transferring onward to Fes.

Enjoy a full-day guided tour of Fes, exploring its old and new medinas, the 14th-century medersas Attarine and Bou Inania, and the Nejjarine Museum with its traditional crafts and wooden art. Wander through the UNESCO-listed labyrinth of souks, with photo stops at Bab Boujloud, Place Nejjarine fountain, the city ramparts and the Royal Palace façade.

After breakfast, drive through the cedar forests and scenic Middle Atlas Mountains to Erfoud, stopping in Midelt for lunch along the way. Continue to Merzouga on the edge of the Sahara, settle into a Berber camp, enjoy a camel ride, and spend the night under the vast desert sky.

Explore Erfoud and its fossil shops before visiting the dramatic Todra Gorges, carved by the river over millennia. Continue through Kelaa M’gouna, famous for its rose products, then stop at the oasis of Skoura and drive through the stunning 1,000 Kasbah Valley en route to Ouarzazate.

Visit the 17th-century Taourirt Kasbah and nearby film studios before exploring the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou, a stunning 11th-century kasbah featured in many famous movies. Continue through the High Atlas Mountains, stopping at Talouet Kasbah and Tizi N’Tichka Pass, before descending through the Haouz Plain en route to Marrakech, where you'll stay for the next three nights.

Begin your day with the Majorelle Gardens, Berber Museum and Yves Saint Laurent Museum, then explore Marrakech’s old medina with stops at the Koutoubia Minaret, Saadian Tombs and Bahia Palace. Conclude with a stroll through the bustling souks and the lively Jemaa El-Fna square, soaking in its unique street performances and vibrant atmosphere.

Spend a leisurely day exploring souks or enjoying a spa.

End the evening with a traditional Fantasia dinner show featuring Moroccan cuisine and folkloric performances.

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.

Spend a leisurely day in Essaouira strolling along its sandy beach, wandering the charming medina, browsing artisan shops, and relaxing at seaside cafés with fresh seafood.

Today, you'll be transferred back to the airport in Marrakesh for your onward flight home.