Morocco
Art & Culture
April, May, September, October
Day 1
Arrival in Morocco
Day 2
Discover Rabat's Cultural Highlights and Journey to Chefchaouen
Day 3
Explore Chefchaouen and Journey to Fes
Day 4
Discover the Timeless Wonders of Fes
Day 5
Journey into the Sahara Desert
Day 6
Discover Morocco's Gorges, Desert Landscapes and Aït Benhaddou
Day 7
Cross the High Atlas Mountains to Marrakech
Day 8
Discover Marrakech's Iconic Sights and Souks
Day 9
Visit Majorelle Garden and Enjoy a Moroccan Cooking Experience
Day 10
Final Departure
Day
1
Welcome to Morocco! Arrive at the Casablanca International Airport. You’ll be met by your driver and guide who will transfer you to the hotel for check-in. Relax and get some rest ahead of your busy week, or head out for a short city tour to get acquainted with the city. Dinner is included at your riad.
Day
2
After breakfast, head out for a full day tour of the capital city of Rabat. Begin your tour with a visit to the 2nd-century Chellah Necropolis. Continue to the Yacoub al-Mansour Esplanade to see the Kings’ Mausoleum and the unfinished 12th-century Hassan Tower.
Head to Kasbah des Oudayas, a 12th-century fortress. From here stroll through the winding streets or enjoy a mint tea overlooking the Bou Regreg River.
Finish your tour at lunch, then travel north to Chefchaouen. The drive takes about four hours, arriving in time for sunset in the mountains. Head to your riad for dinner and rest.
Day
3
Spend the day exploring the winding streets and blue alleys of Chefchaouen. Begin with the Kasbah in the centre of town, enjoying panoramic views from the tower. Continue through cobblestone streets to the town’s waterfall, where locals gather to relax and socialise.
Enjoy a break by the water before continuing your exploration. After lunch, transfer to Fes, Morocco’s cultural epicentre, arriving in time for dinner at your riad.
Day
4
Enjoy breakfast on the rooftop terrace, then explore Fes, considered the world’s largest car-free urban zone. Walk through the medina, passing mule-drawn carts and narrow alleyways.
Visit the Jewish quarter, medersas, and the famous tanneries to observe traditional leather-making techniques. See the University of Al Quaraouiyine, the world’s oldest continuously operating institution.
After lunch, spend the afternoon at leisure. In the evening, enjoy a tasting tour through local souks, sampling traditional Moroccan street food and visiting a tea house.
Day
5
Travel into the Sahara Desert, a journey of approximately eight hours with scenic stops along the way. At the edge of the desert, switch to a camel caravan and ride into the dunes.
Arrive at camp in the evening for dinner accompanied by traditional music. Enjoy the star-lit sky before retiring to your luxury desert tent.
Day
6
Rise early to watch the sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, explore the desert or try sandboarding.
Depart in the afternoon toward Aït Benhaddou, passing through the Todra and Dades Gorges. Stop for lunch in a Berber village along the way.
Arrive at Aït Benhaddou and explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its historic architecture and film appearances. Visit nearby film studios before heading to your hotel.
Day
7
Drive back to Marrakech through the Atlas Mountains, transitioning from desert landscapes to the plains of western Morocco.
Check into your riad and relax after the journey, or explore the city. In the evening, visit a hammam spa or enjoy the nightlife.
Day
8
Explore Marrakech starting with the Koutoubia Mosque, the Bahia Palace, and the Saadian Tombs. Visit the Mellah to learn about Jewish heritage.
Enjoy lunch overlooking the spice markets before exploring the souks filled with traditional goods. In the evening, visit Jemaa el-Fna Square to experience performers, musicians, and street food vendors.
Day
9
Begin with a relaxed morning before visiting Majorelle Gardens and the Yves Saint-Laurent Museum.
Continue to 33 Majorelle before attending a cooking class to learn how to prepare a traditional Moroccan tagine, along with bread, salad, and mint tea. Finish by enjoying your meal.
Day
10
Bid farewell to your driver and guide before heading to Casablanca Airport for your departure.