What’s Included

• Accommodation: 8 nights total, including 4 nights in hotels, 2 nights in traditional Riads, and 1 unforgettable night in a Sahara desert camp.
• Meals: 8 breakfasts, 1 community-run lunch, and 5 dinners (including a traditional Pastilla dinner).
• Transport: Comfortable private vehicle and a sunset camel ride in the Sahara Desert.
• Guided Tours: Expert-led walking tours of the Fes medina, Rabat’s kasbah, Ait Benhaddou, and Marrakech.
• Cultural Experiences: Tea at the women-run Tawesna teahouse, exploring the Todra Valley palmeraie, and visiting the famous tanneries and Fondouk Nejjarine in Fes.
• Monuments & Sites: Entrance to the Hassan II Mosque, Kasbah des Oudaias, Hassan Tower, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Al-Attarine Madrasa, and Bahia Palace.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Casablanca

• Arrival: Take a complimentary private transfer from the airport to your hotel and settle in.
• Evening: Attend a 6 pm welcome meeting with your group to kick off the adventure, followed by a delicious welcome dinner.

Day 2: Hassan II Mosque, Rabat’s Charms & The Spiritual Capital Fes

• Morning: Visit the massive and awe-inspiring Hassan II Mosque, one of the few religious sites in the country open to non-Muslims.
• Afternoon: Drive along the coast to Rabat to explore the Kasbah des Oudaias, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the Hassan Tower.
• Evening: Travel to Fes, the spiritual and cultural heart of Morocco, and settle in for a family dinner.

Day 3: Exploring the Medieval Maze of Fes el Bali

• Morning: Join an expert local guide for a tour of Fes el Bali, discovering the Al-Attarine Madrasa, traditional dye pits, and the famous leather tanneries.
• Afternoon: Visit the beautifully restored 18th-century Fondouk Nejjarine and stop for a refreshing mint tea overlooking the bustling medina.
• Evening: Enjoy a free evening to explore the city’s incredible food scene at your own pace.

Day 4: Through the Atlas to the Sahara Desert Camp

• Daytime: Drive through changing landscapes from Ifrane in the Atlas Mountains to the Ziz Valley, stopping for lunch in Midelt.
• Evening: Board a camel for a magical sunset ride into the edge of the Sahara Desert.
• Night: Camp under the stars in a nomadic-style tent, enjoying fantastic local cuisine, live music, and dancing around an open fire.

Day 5: Sahara Sunrise & the Spectacular Todra Gorge

• Morning: Rise early to climb a sand dune and watch the magnificent sunrise over the Sahara.
• Afternoon: Drive to Todra Gorge and take a leisurely guided walk through the shaded palm groves and local farms of the Todra Valley.

Day 6: Ait Benhaddou & Community Hospitality

• Morning: Drive to Ait Benhaddou, a famous 11th-century ksar featured in Game of Thrones and Gladiator, and walk its winding streets.
• Afternoon: Enjoy lunch at the Tawesna teahouse, a community-run establishment providing local women with an income.
• Evening: Watch the sun set over the kasbah from a rooftop terrace before enjoying a group dinner.

Day 7: The High Atlas Mountains to Marrakech

• Daytime: Drive along the winding roads of the High Atlas Mountains with scenic photo stops along the way.
• Evening: Check into your Marrakech hotel and explore the world-famous Djemaa el-Fna square, alive with storytellers, musicians, and a vibrant street food bazaar.

Day 8: Palaces, Souks & the Heart of Marrakech

• Morning: Tour the Old Medina and visit the stunning Bahia Palace and the famous Koutoubia Mosque.
• Afternoon: Enjoy a glass of fresh orange juice in Djemaa el-Fna and spend the rest of the day shopping in the souks or exploring the tropical Majorelle Gardens.

Day 9: Departure from Marrakech

• Departure: Enjoy a final breakfast. There are no planned activities today, so you are free to leave at any time or extend your stay in Marrakech.