Family Fun in Morocco

Arrive Casablanca airport

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

Sightseeing of Rabat

Take a guided tour of the city’s key sights: Chellah Necropolis, the King’s Mausoleum, home to the tombs of several generations Marinid Royals. The Hassan Tower, is one of the monuments which has a long history and was supposed to be the largest minaret in the world. Later, visit the Kasbah des Oudayas dated back to the 12th century, is a haven of tranquility, with its flower-filled little streets, Andalusian garden, and Moorish café, located at the mouth of the Bou Regreg River, opposite the city of Salé, in RabatStroll through the winding blue streets. Sip on a classic Moroccan mint tea at Cafe Maure, overlooking the Bou Regreg River. Later, check-in at the hotel and enjoy the dinner.

Travel to Fes with stops en route to visit Meknes and Volubilis

Today travel 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 that day’s fresh produce. Sample the famous Moroccan vin gris (gray wine) and pair wines with locally sourced cheeses.

Arrive Fes

Arrive late afternoon 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. Stop by the world’s oldest and longest-operating learning institution, the University of Al Quaraouiyine, founded in 859 AD. The medina visit will continue with a tasting tour, during which you’ll visit three different food souks. Try Moroccan street food, including dried meats, milawi, harsha, briwats, spicy sardines, spicy potato cakes, soups, olives and more. Investigate traditional cooking methods by visiting a furnace where the water for the hammam (communal bath house) is also heated, and a 400-year-old furan (communal oven and bakery).

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.

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.

Arrives Dades and rest of the day at leisure

Arrive and rest of the afternoon at leisure with 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 Marrakech

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. You’ll see the different sections, including the stalls where fresh produce, baked goods, spices, and herbs are sold. In the evening, visit the famous Djemaa el Fna square, which becomes especially lively at night. Browse the stalls where juice vendors sell fruit juice of every flavour 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 with cooking class

Today we enjoy a full day city tour of Modern Marrakech with a cooking class. Visit stunning Majorelle Gardens. Next door, the Yves Saint-Laurent Museum honors 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 fare. 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!

Excursion to Atlas Mountains

After breakfast enjoys an excursion to the High Atlas Mountains nearby the town of Imlil for a hike in the Berber villages. 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, drive back to Marrakech.

Travel to Essaouira

After breakfast travel west to Morocco’s Atlantic coast for a stay in the charming coastal city of Essaouira. Stop en route at a local argan oil co-op and see the tree goats, followed by lunch at a vineyard on the outskirts of the city.

Arrive Essaouira

Arrive and rest of the evening at leisure.

Day free

Enjoy your leisurely breakfast as the day is free to relax or explore the city’s old ramparts, the medina, the artisan cooperatives, and the Jewish heritage sites. Learn all about the city's history and the influence left over the centuries by the Carthaginians, Romans and Portuguese. Visit the harbour, which is a photographer’s dream, with fishing nets laid out on the quayside, boats unloading their catches and the smell of freshly-grilled sardines and lobster in the air.

Transfer to Casablanca airport

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