Best of Morocco Tour

Arrival Casablanca and transfer to Rabat

On arrival at the Casablanca Airport, you will be met by Tour Escort who will assist you with the transfer to the hotel. The remaining day is free to relax or explore the town. Stay two nights in Rabat.

Sightseeing of Rabat

After breakfast, take a guided tour of the city’s key sights: Chellah Necropolis, the King’s Mausoleum, the Hassan Tower, and the Kasbah des Oudayas. Stroll through the winding blue streets and sip on a classic Moroccan mint tea at Cafe Maure, overlooking the Bou Regreg River. In the evening, enjoy dinner at your property and have the rest of the evening at leisure.

Travel to Chefchaouen

After breakfast, head on a scenic drive to Chefchaouen with a stop for lunch en route. Upon arriving in the famous blue city, embark on a half-day guided tour of the medina. Start with the Kasbah in the centre of town, and follow your guide through the blue streets that define this quaint Moroccan town. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to take photos alongside the blue walls lined with flowerpots, or the popular blue staircase amid the medina. Evening at leisure and stay overnight at hotel.

Arrive and embark on a half-day sightseeing tour

Upon arriving in the famous blue city, embark on a half-day guided tour of the medina. Start with the Kasbah in the center of town, and follow your guide through the blue streets that define this quaint Moroccan town. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to take photos alongside the blue walls lined with flowerpots, or the popular blue staircase amid the medina. Evening at leisure and stay overnight at hotel.

Travel to Fes with en-route visit Meknes and Volubilis

After breakfast, depart to Fes with stops en-route to visit Meknes and Volubilis, the Roman ruins from centuries ago. Tour the ruins and the stunning imperial gates that dot the neighbouring city of Meknes. Lunch will be at a local vineyard, featuring a tour of the property, wine tasting, and a meal made with the day’s fresh produce. Sample the famous Moroccan vin gris (gray wine) and pair wines with locally sourced cheeses. Continue travel to Fes.

Arrrive Fes and check in

Late afternoon arrival and check-in along with dinner at your riad.

Full day sightseeing tour of Fes

After breakfast, begin your guided visit to the cultural capital of Morocco. Discover the medina’s Jewish quarter, the medersas (schools), and the legendary tanneries, where ancient techniques are still used to prepare Moroccan leather. Visit the world’s oldest and longest-operating learning institution, the University of Al Quaraouiyine, founded in 859 AD. Your medina visit will continue with a tasting tour, during which you’ll visit three different food souks, a furnace where the water for the hammam is heated and a 400-year-old furan (communal oven and bakery).

Half day sightseeing tour of Fes

Mid-morning explore the historical medina of Fes. The city is known for its artisans, many of whom have been practicing their crafts for years having learned them from previous generations. Meet with local artisans for a DIY workshop. Lunch will be in the medina, and after the workshop, the rest of the afternoon and evening will be at leisure to either continue exploring the medina or relax at your riad to rest up before the journey to the desert.

Travel to Sahara desert

Embark on an early morning scenic drive that will lead you to the golden dunes of the Sahara, with several panoramic vistas as well as a lunch break en-route.

Arrive Sahara Desert, ride camels and enjoy the camp with Moroccan dinner

Upon arrival, ride camels that will take you on a beautiful path through the tall sand dunes. Mint tea will be served as you settle in, after which you’ll have some time to enjoy the camp and take in the peaceful quiet of the Sahara. Enjoy a warm Moroccan dinner under the stars, followed by a campfire and live tribal music.

Day is free to enjoy the camp

Begin the day with a sunrise over the dunes and optional sandboarding, followed by a hearty breakfast. The day is free to enjoy the camp and take in the peaceful quiet of the Sahara. Enjoy a warm Moroccan dinner under the stars, followed by a campfire and live tribal music. Take a few minutes to observe the starlit sky before going to sleep in the comfort of your well-appointed tent.

Travel to Dades

After a hearty breakfast head towards the Todgha Gorges, otherwise known as Morocco’s ‘Grand Canyon’. After lunch near the gorges and opportunities to take a photo. Rest of the afternoon at leisure with Overnight and dinner at the Dades.

Arrives Dades and rest of the day at leisure

Rest of the afternoon at leisure, dinner and overnight at the Dades.

Travel to Marrakech with a stop at Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou

Depart for Marrakech with a stop at Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO world heritage site located in the foothills on the southern slopes of the High Atlas Mountains, where parts of Game of Thrones were filmed. If you are feeling adventurous, take an ATV Ride around the Kasbah! After lunch, continue towards Marrakech on a scenic drive venturing through the peaks of the High Atlas Mountains and back down on the other side into the dry flat plains of Marrakech.

Arrive into your riad

Arrive in the early evening to your riad and enjoy dinner.

Full day sightseeing tour of the Historical Marrakech

After breakfast, head out for a full day city tour of the Historical Marrakech. Visit the Koutoubia Mosque (the iconic sight of Marrakech), the Bahia Palace (a stunning example of traditional Moroccan architecture), and the Saadian tombs (an ornate resting place). Afterwards, head to the medina for lunch, followed by afternoon visits of the medina and the souks. Delve into the myriad pathways of the Souk, which refers to the markets. The markets of Marrakech are located in a serpentine set of alleyways that your expert guide will lead you through. You’ll see the different sections, including the stalls where fresh produce, baked goods, spices, and herbs are sold. Visit the famous Djemaa el Fna square, which becomes especially lively at night. Browse the stalls where juice vendors sell fruit juice of every flavor imaginable and wander amongst the food stalls serving steaming tagines, roasted meats, and more. Dinner tonight is at your leisure to choose from the many stalls in the square.

Full day sightseeing tour of the Modern Marrakech

Today we enjoy a full day city tour of Modern Marrakech. Visit stunning Majorelle Gardens. Global fashion icon Yves Saint Laurent made his second home in Marrakech for many decades, and his vision drove every detail behind the lush Gardens, accompanied by a small but must-see Berber Museum. Next door, the Yves Saint-Laurent Museum honours the fashion icon’s love of Marrakech and builds upon the collections housed at the Majorelle Gardens. Take in the beauty of the gardens and museums before enjoying lunch at Le Kilim, a local restaurant that serves tasty international and Moroccan food. Afterwards, the rest of the afternoon and dinner are at your leisure.

Visit to Al Maaden and cooking experience

After breakfast visits the Museum of Contemporary African Art Al Maaden which showcases work from across the African continent. View a variety of multimedia works, along with any special exhibitions that are on display. In the afternoon, roll up your sleeves for an immersive and fun cooking experience! Accompanied by a local “dada”, or expert cook, dig into all of the key components of a Moroccan meal, starting with how to prepare the famous Moroccan mint tea and bake Moroccan bread. From there, the hands-on portion of the course begins as you prepare the main course of a chicken and preserved lemon tagine, along with a tomato and cucumber salad and an eggplant salad. The class ends with a dinner where you eat your very own masterpiece!

Travel to Atlas Mountains

Depart to the nearby town of Imlil for a hike in the Berber villages of the High Atlas Mountains. Learn about local history, culture, and wildlife from the mountain guide, who will lead you on a three-hour route. Take a break by settling down on the terrace of a local family home to have tea with inhabitants of the region, with a translator facilitating the conversation. Have lunch in a local Berber restaurant, and after completing the hike, head to your hotel.

Arrive and check in to your hotel

Arrive and check in to your hotel. Rest of the time for your own activities.

Day free

Take this entire day at leisure to enjoy your property and its many amenities. Lounge by the pool, read a book on the terrace, or simply take in the majestic views of the surrounding mountains. Have dinner at your property tonight.

Travel to Casablanca Airport

After breakfast tour finishes with a direct transfer to Casablanca Airport where you board your onward flight.