Welcome to Marrakech!

Upon arrival into Marrakech Menara Airport, look out for the friendly face of your chauffeur waiting for you in the arrivals hall.

After assisting you with your luggage, your private transfer will drive you to your hotel in the heart of the city. Don't forget to look out the window and be awed by this majestic city.

Once you've checked into the riad, feel free to enjoy the rest of the evening at your own pace and leisure.

Overnight at the Hotel / Riad in Marrakech.

After breakfast in your Hotel/Riad, you can start to explor Marrakech; «the red city of Morocco”. You will visit the most important sites of historical and cultural interest, including the Majorelle Gardens, the Koutoubia Tower, the Saadian tombs, the Bahia Palace and main square place Ljamaa Lfna. After Lunch at a restaurant near the square, you will walk through the souks and view hundreds of handicrafts. On the afternoon, you will have some free time to wonder by yourself the other parts of the city.

Marrakech nicknamed the “Red City” for its old red sandstone city walls and buildings. It has Berber rather than Arab roots and was an important trading capital for tribes of the Atlas mountains. Orient yourself around Marrakech’s bustling Jemaa el-Fna Square: the souks are to the north, the Koutoubia Mosque and Gardens to the west and the kasbah area with the Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace, and El Badi Palace are to the south. In the new city, you will find the Majorelle Gardens.

Overnight at the Hotel / Riad in Marrakech.

A free day in Marrakech offers a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and unique experiences of the city.

Explore the Medina by wandering through the narrow, winding streets of the old town. You can visit the bustling souks (markets) to see a wide array of traditional Moroccan goods such as spices, textiles, and pottery.

Have your lunch at a Traditional Moroccan Restaurant. Try some local dishes like tagine, couscous, or pastilla. Le Tobsil and Al Fassia are popular options, or you can find many delightful places around Jemaa el-Fnaa square.

Walk through Jemaa el-Fnaa Square where you’ll find street performers, snake charmers, and food stalls. It’s an excellent place to soak up the local atmosphere.

At night enjoy dinner with a view of the city. Places like Le Foundouk or Nomad offer great Moroccan cuisine and excellent views of the cityscape. The medina transforms in the evening with lights and a different ambiance. It's a great time to explore more of the souks and perhaps pick up some souvenirs.

Other optional activities to do during your free day in Marrakech:

There is so many extra things and activities to enjoy in Marrakech like Hot Air Ballooning, Cooking classes, Hammam, Massage, and Day Trips from Marrakech.

Overnight at the Hotel / Riad in Marrakech.

Dive into the History of Ait Ben Hadou

You'll be picked up from your hotel or Riad before hitting the road through the Tizi-N-Tichka pass in the Atlas Mountains. The road through the mountains will have beautiful landscapes - don't forget your camera to take pictures!

First, you'll stop at a Berber village to have a delicious breakfast before relaxing. We'll continue to ascend to the highest point of the Atlas Mountains before arriving at Ait Ben Hadou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here you will be guided by a local guide to explain the history of this amazing heritage.

Afterward, you will have free time for lunch before continuing via the Rose Valley, Skoura Palm Grove to Dades Valley and Gorges.

You'll spend your first night in a typical Moroccan hotel located in the heart of gorges.

Overnight at the Hotel / Riad in Dades.

Trek in the Todra Gorges & Sleep Under the Sahara Desert Stars

Enjoy breakfast before we drive through the colourful Berber villages of Dades Valley.

Next, you'll arrival at Todra Gorges where you'll have free time to go on a trek along the canyons approximately 300m high.

After lunch, you'll depart to the Erg Chebbi dunes in the Merzouga Sahara desert. Once you arrive at the dunes, you will take a camel ride for 1h at sunset to get to the oasis where the camp is located.

You'll spend the night in the bivouac amongst Sahara dunes in nomadic tents or outside under shooting stars.

Enjoy a dinner that will be provided with your overnight stay in the Merzouga Sahara desert camp.

Overnight at the Camp in Sahara.

Camel Riding in the Village of Merzouga

Enjoy the early sunrise over the dunes of Erg Chebbi, possibly the best moment of the Merzouga Desert! You'll have a delicious Moroccan breakfast in the camp followed by camel ride back to the village of Merzouga.

You'll meet your driver and travel from the Merzouga dunes to Fez via the Ziz valley.

Once you arrive in Midlt, it will be time for lunch before continuing to Fez. After lunch, you will enjoy amazing landscape of the forest of Azrou full of Macacos monkeys.

Finally, you'll continue to Ifran where you will have the last stop to enjoy this small city before arriving Fez.

Overnight at the Hotel / Riad in Fes.

Sojourn through the Highlights of Fes

After enjoying breakfast in your riad, you will start exploring the oldest city in Morocco, walking through its alleys and small streets.

Our first visit will be the Royal Palace gate in the Jewish Quarter, the first Mellah ever built in Morocco, built during the 14th century.

You will visit all sites with cultural and historical interest including the famous Al Qaraouine University, the oldest in the world, the tanneries and Moulay Idriss mausoleum.

After lunch, you will visit the tiles cooperative and then experience a wonderful panoramic view over the Medina of Fes!

In the evening, you'll return back to the comfort of your riad.

Overnight at the Hotel / Riad in Fes.

Early in the morning we head to Chefchaouen through the Rif Mountains to enjoy the views of the Magic Mountains till we get Chefchaouen one of the stunning villages in the feet of Rif Mountains.

Chefchaouen or Chaouen, as it is often called by Moroccans, is a popular tourist destination because of its proximity to Tangier and the Spanish enclave of Ceuta.

The name refers to the shape of the mountain tops above the town, that look like the two horns (chaoua) of a goat. « Chef Chaouen » derives from the Berber word for horns, Ichawen. There are approximately two hundred hotels catering to the summer influx of European tourists. One distinction possessed by Chefchaouen is its blue-rinsed houses and buildings.

Chefchaouen is a popular shopping destination as well, as it offers many native handicrafts that are not available elsewhere in Morocco, such as wool garments and woven blankets. The goat cheese native to the area is also popular with tourists.

The growing tourist industry is geared especially towards Spanish tourists, who are especially numerous during great Catholic feasts like Semana Santa and Christmas.

Chefchaouen was visited by Joe Orton and Kenneth Halliwell in 1967. They adored it finding it « very ‘Golden Bough-ish’ Orton mentions their trip in the Orton Diaries.

There are a number of distinct mosques in the town. Aside from the mosque at Place Uta Hammam in the medina, there is also a mosque dedicated to the patron saint of Northern Morocco’s Jebalah region, Moulay Abdeslam Ben Mchich Alami.

His tomb and the village surrounding it is by the way an hour’s drive or so from Chefchaouen on the old road to Larache. There is also a ruined mosque built by the Spanish, with stairs still in the tower.

Overnight at the Hotel / Riad in Chefchaouen.

Welcome to the "Blue City"

After breakfast in Fes, you'll continue the tour to Chefchaouen.

Once in Chefchaouen, you'll have free time to visit the blue city located in the Rif Mountains, north-west of Morocco. It is famous for the remarkable buildings of different tones of faded blue of its old town.

Leather and weaving workshops line its steep cobbled alleys. In the shaded central square of Outa el Hammam is the kasbah with red walls, fortress and keep of the 15th century with ethnographic and artistic exhibitions. The octagonal minaret of the Great Mosque rises not far from there.

On the afternoon transfer to the Moroccan nothern city Tangier.

Overnight at the Hotel / Riad in Tangier.

Dive into the Moroccan northern city Tangier.

After breakfast at your Hotel, you will meet your driver to start exploring Tanger and discover the culture of the city of northern Morocco. The visit allows you to visit:

Cape Spartel:

Declared a Nature Reserve, the cape boasts a lighthouse dating from the mid-nineteenth century, built by the architect François Léonce Reynad, who was inspired by the designs of mosques. The lighthouse reaches a height of 30 metres and has a beacon that can be seen up to 23 nautical miles away.

The caves of Hercules:

A trip to the Hercules caves is a must, since you will be amazed by the stories of myths and heroes. The caves are named after Hercules because, as legend has it, the hero (Heracles in Greek mythology and Hercules in Roman) rested in them after separating the land to create the Strait of Gibraltar and placing a pillar on each continent. Inside the cave you can observe how they were once used as a quarry to extract stone, which has formed an unusual sgraffito effect, while watching the crashing waves.

Also you can visit the medina and the souk and enjoy a drink at the Cafe Hafa which is comprising several terraces with magnificent views of the Ocean.

At the afternoon transfer to the Capital of Morocco Rabat.

Overnight at the Hotel Riad in Rabat.

Dive into the capital of Morocco.

Set off for the city of Rabat, the capital of Morocco, the Atlantic coastline and the elegant city filled with impressive landmarks.

We'll head to the Chellah, a historic necropolis surrounded by thick fortified walls. Our tour then leads us to the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, a marble masterpiece of Moroccan architecture, which houses the tombs of Moroccan kings and princes. We'll also visit a gateway to the royal palace as well as a fascinating area called Oudaya Kasbah.

Then transfer to Casablanca: only 1 hour driving.

Casablanca Sightseeing.

Delve into the history and culture of Casablanca and explore the highlights of this old world city. In Casablanca the economic capital of Moroccan kingdom you can see the famous Hassan II Mosque, the United Nations Place, Mohammed V Square, the Central Market, the Habbous Quarter the Mehkama (court), the Cathedral Notre Dame de Lourdes, the residential area of Anfa, and the beautiful Ain Diab Corniche lined with restaurants and swimming pools.

Overnight at the Hotel in Casablanca.

Soak Up Some Sun In Essaouira!

Afte breakfast, travel straight to El Jadida.

You'll have time to take pictures and visit the beach before you head to Essaouira.

Upon your arrival in Essaouira you will have free time visit the Medina of this amazing coastal city.

Essaouira is a beautiful coastal town about 2 hours away from Marrakech. It's the perfect place to soak up some sun or relax on the beach!

The Medina of Essaouira combines history and culture, along with modern cafes and restaurants.

Essaouira has a long promenade with a large, sandy beach. It will give you a perfect opportunity to get away from the city rush, and enjoy the cooler climate of the coastal town of Essaouira.

Essaouira is an exceptional example of a late 18th century fortified town. It is built according to the principles of contemporary European military architecture in a north African context.

Overnight at the Hotel / Riad in Essaouira.

Essaouira Sightseeing.

Essaouira is a coastal town that provides an excellent opportunity to relax on the beach. Its Medina combines between history, culture with modern cafes and restaurants. Essaouira has a long promenade with a large sandy beach and it is safe to swim. It’s a perfect opportunity to get away from the city rush, and enjoy the cooler climate of the coastal town of Essaouira.

Essaouira is an exceptional example of late-18th century fortified town. It is built according to the principles of contemporary European military architecture in a North African context.

On the evening drive From Essaouria to Marrakech

Have a delicious lunch, and then depart from Essaouira to head back to Marrakech. There is an oppotunity to stop at an argan forest to see goats eat argan trees and visit the Women's Cooperative of Argan Oil if you fancy.

Overnight at the Hotel / Riad in Marrakech.

Marrakech - Marrakech Airport

Farewell Morocco!

At the appropiate time, you'll be picked up and transferred to the Marrakech Menara Airport for your flight home.

We hoped you discovered the magic of Morocco!