Magic of Morocco for 2

Meet us in beautiful Casablanca. Make your own way to your accommodation to enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Please note:
- You will receive information upon check-in regarding times for touring the following day.
- Hotel information will be confirmed in your travel documents sent 4-6 weeks prior to travel.

Overnight: Oum Palace or similar, Casablanca

Meals included: None

Your adventure will begin in bustling Casablanca, the economic capital of the country, with its beautiful palm trees, lined paths and the Atlantic Ocean over the horizon. This 290-kilometre day will take you to see the beautiful Ain Diab Corniche, the scenic promenade bordering the western seafront of Casablanca and a cluster of stylish hotels, restaurants and beach resorts.

You'll then visit the Hassan II Mosque, to enjoy a guided tour of an important religious and cultural site built on the sea and dominated by its 210-metre-high minaret. It is the largest mosque in Morocco and the third largest mosque in the world. It is a breathtaking sight, standing on a promontory looking out to the Atlantic Ocean, which can be seen through a gigantic glass floor.

Afterwards travel to Fes, via Rabat, boasting a fascinating historical centre, filled with splendid sultans’ palaces, inspiring mosques and centuries-old ramparts. Enjoy a guided tour through the beautiful historical centre. Discover the Royal Palace and tour through the old town to the Hassan Tower, the magnificent mausoleum of Mohammed V and Kasbah of the Oudayas with its dreamlike Andalusian Garden.

Drive towards Fes and stop in Meknes, a city known for its imperial past: the Sultan Moulay Ismail made it the capital in the 17th century and the city still includes splendid historical buildings of that time, including the fascinating gate Bab Mansour, the Moulay Ismail Mausoleum and Place el Hedim.

In the late afternoon arrive at Fes, one of the oldest of the imperial cities. It has a fascinating history and has played an important part in Moroccan trade, culture, religion and politics. The panoramic views of Fes El Bali (the old city), seen from the North Borj (tower), are very useful to help you orientate yourself for when you are in the narrow alleyways.

Overnight: Hotel L’Escale or similar, Fes

Meals included: Breakfast

Today enjoy a sightseeing tour of Fes.

Begin the day in the oldest working medina in the world, that many refer to as a 'living museum'. Fes has many mosques and madrasas (theological colleges), including the Ninth Century-founded Karaouine University. See wonderful mosaics and carved woodwork in Medersa Bou Inania, a group of buildings from the fourteenth century, which also include an elegant minaret overlooking Talaa Kebira.

Visit the famous medina, which is one of the largest in the world. In its immense warren of souks, thousands of artisans sit in their tiny shops opening onto the narrow alleyways. It's a totally absorbing and unique experience. The tour will then continue to the Jewish District (Mellah), the Royal Palace and a panoramic viewpoint over the medina.

Continue the tour admiring the Islamic Architecture, UNESCO World Heritage Sites and historic monuments before heading back to the hotel.

Overnight: Hotel L’Escaleor similar, Fes

Meals included: Breakfast

This morning, head south, climbing steadily into the dramatic landscapes of the Middle Atlas range through a magnificent cedar forest, with the possibility to see wild monkeys along the way. Drive towards the towns of Immouzer and Ifrane passing near the small mountain village of Azrou, which translates to 'the rock' in the Berber tongue. This is the land of the fiercely independent Berbers, the Lords of the Atlas, whose traditions and ways still hold influence here in their mountain strongholds far away from the cities below.

After crossing the High Atlas at Tizi N'Tairhemt camel pass, continue via the Gorge du Ziz to Er Rachidia and into the Ziz Valley, dotted with palm trees, fortified villages and Berber farming communities. Passing through Erfoud town, known for fossils and the quality of its dates, the journey continues through arid desert plains that lead to Merzouga at the feet of the Erg Chebi dunes.

Today you'll travel approximately 460 kilometres.

Overnight: Hotel Ksar Merzouga or similar, Merzouga (Desert Experience)

Meals included: Breakfast; Dinner

Today, explore the dunes in a four-wheel-drive vehicle and visit a nomad family to enjoy teatime in their tents. You will taste a delicious tea, witness their daily life, hear their history and share with them some great moments.

Afterward, you'll be driven to the small village of Khamlia, where you'll visit a music house and witness a traditional Gnawa music performance, before enjoying time in the village for lunch (not included). In the afternoon, trek or camel ride from dune to dune and discover the breathtaking scenery. The sensation of being surrounded by endless desert is incredibly calming and the silence is overwhelming.

Upon arrival to the bedouin camp, walk along the rim of the sand dunes as the sun begins to set. Later that evening, tuck into a traditional meal followed by music and dancing by the campfire.

Overnight: Desert Camp Ksar Merzouga or similar, Erg Chebbi (Desert Experience)

Meals included: Breakfast; Dinner

Today, early risers may be rewarded with a mesmerising sunrise. Following breakfast, a four-wheel-drive vehicle will take you back to Merzouga before the tour continues towards Boumalne Dades. Along the way, enjoy a stop at Rissani market, then head towards the city of Tinejdad and visit the Berber Museum of Khorbat. Opened in 2002, the Oasis Museum occupies a group of three restored houses inside the Ksar El Khorbat Oujdid. The museum offers antiquities and objects of traditional use, explaining colour photographs, historic photographs, maps and sketches.

Afterwards, enjoy a tea inside the kasbah, then continue to the marvellous Todgha (Todra) Gorge, its rich ochre and green colours making it one of the most beautiful landmarks in southern Morocco. This lush, green oasis runs along a deep valley of Berber villages.

Take a walk among the palm groves and gorge, then follow the road of a Thousand Kasbahs, where each of the oasis towns boast their own distinctive character. The mud and straw structures become more ornate as you progress through the marvellous Dades Valley, then the beautiful Valley of Roses, famous for its beautiful rose gardens and adobe villages.

Arrive at ‘the door of the desert’, Ouarzazate, the 'Berber Hollywood’, in the late afternoon.

Overnight: Hotel Amlal or similar, Ouarzate

Meals included: Breakfast

This morning visit Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site used as a backdrop for Hollywood blockbusters, like Lawrence of Arabia, The Last Temptation of Christ and Gladiator. It was once one of the important fortress strongholds on the old Salt Road Caravan Routes, where traders brought slaves, gold, ivory and salt from sub-Saharan Africa to Marrakech and beyond.

Continue along the Ounila Valley, with its small Berber villages built down the cliffs. Stop at Telouet to discover the Glaoui Palace and Telouet Kasbah. Continue through the spectacular, snow-covered High Atlas Mountains via the highest pass in Morocco, Tizi N’ Tichka, located 2,260 metres above sea level.

Arrive at Marrakech in the late afternoon after driving approximately 200 kilometres.

Overnight: Dellarosa Boutique Hotel or similar, Marrakech

Meals included: Breakfast

After breakfast, enjoy a half-day guided tour of the Red City. Like many North African towns, Marrakech is divided into two distinct parts, the Gueliz (the modern French-built city) and the Medina (the Old City).

Start by the Koutoubia Mosque, the largest mosque in Marrakech, famed for its minaret, which has inspired buildings like the Hassan Tower of Rabat. Continue on to Bahia Palace and museum. The building captures the essence of both Islamic and Moroccan styles, and the Merdersa Ben Youssef, which is a jewel of Moroccan architecture.

Enjoy an afternoon at leisure immersed in the beauty of this spectacular city; take a walk through the artisan souks, watching craftsman work as they have done for hundreds of years, before arriving to the bustling Jemaa el Fna Square, where the town becomes a maze of bazaars, palaces and mosques.

It is worth seeing this renowned landmark in the evening, when the open-air central square becomes a hub for night-time entertainment.

Overnight: Dellarosa Boutique Hotel or similar, Marrakech

Meals included: Breakfast

After breakfast, depart on a 240-kilometre journey to Casablanca. Enjoy time at leisure this afternoon in this incredible city.

Overnight: Hotel Oum Palace or similar, Casablanca

Meals included: Breakfast

This morning, at the appropriate time, check out of the hotel and make your own onward travel arrangements from Casablanca, Morocco.

None

Meals included: Breakfast

Welcome to Morocco.

Meet us in beautiful Casablanca. Make your own way to your accommodation to enjoy the rest of the day free at leisure.

Please note:
- You will receive information upon check-in regarding times for touring the following day.
- Hotel information will be confirmed in your travel documents sent 4-6 weeks prior to travel.

Overnight: Oum Palace or similar, Casablanca

Meals included: None

Your adventure will begin in bustling Casablanca, the economic capital of the country, with its beautiful palm trees, lined paths and the Atlantic Ocean over the horizon. This 290-kilometre day will take you to see the beautiful Ain Diab Corniche, the scenic promenade bordering the western seafront of Casablanca and a cluster of stylish hotels, restaurants and beach resorts.

You'll then visit the Hassan II Mosque, to enjoy a guided tour of an important religious and cultural site built on the sea and dominated by its 210-metre-high minaret. It is the largest mosque in Morocco and the third largest mosque in the world. It is a breathtaking sight, standing on a promontory looking out to the Atlantic Ocean, which can be seen through a gigantic glass floor.

Afterwards travel to Fes, via Rabat, boasting a fascinating historical centre, filled with splendid sultans’ palaces, inspiring mosques and centuries-old ramparts. Enjoy a guided tour through the beautiful historical centre. Discover the Royal Palace and tour through the old town to the Hassan Tower, the magnificent mausoleum of Mohammed V and Kasbah of the Oudayas with its dreamlike Andalusian Garden.

Drive towards Fes and stop in Meknes, a city known for its imperial past: the Sultan Moulay Ismail made it the capital in the 17th century and the city still includes splendid historical buildings of that time, including the fascinating gate Bab Mansour, the Moulay Ismail Mausoleum and Place el Hedim.

In the late afternoon arrive at Fes, one of the oldest of the imperial cities. The cities hold a fascinating history and has played an important part in Moroccan trade, culture, religion and politics. The panoramic views of Fes El Bali (the old city), seen from the North Borj (tower), are very useful to help you orientate yourself for when you are in the narrow alleyways.

Overnight: Hotel L’Escale or similar, Fes

Meals included: Breakfast

Today enjoy a sightseeing tour of Fes.

Begin the day in the oldest working medina in the world, that many refer to as a 'living museum'. Fes has many mosques and madrasas (theological colleges), including the Ninth Century-founded Karaouine University. See wonderful mosaics and carved woodwork in Medersa Bou Inania, a group of buildings from the fourteenth century, which also include an elegant minaret overlooking Talaa Kebira.

Visit the famous medina, which is one of the largest in the world. In its immense warren of souks, thousands of artisans sit in their tiny shops opening onto the narrow alleyways. It's a totally absorbing and unique experience. The tour will then continue to the Jewish District (Mellah), the Royal Palace and a panoramic viewpoint over the medina.

Continue the tour admiring the Islamic Architecture, UNESCO World Heritage Sites and historic monuments before heading back to the hotel.

Overnight: Hotel L’Escaleor similar, Fes

Meals included: Breakfast

This morning, head south, climbing steadily into the dramatic landscapes of the Middle Atlas range through a magnificent cedar forest, with the possibility to see wild monkeys along the way. Drive towards the towns of Immouzer and Ifrane passing near the small mountain village of Azrou, which translates to 'the rock' in the Berber tongue. This is the land of the fiercely independent Berbers, the Lords of the Atlas, whose traditions and ways still hold influence here in their mountain strongholds far away from the cities below.

After crossing the High Atlas at Tizi N'Tairhemt camel pass, continue via the Gorge du Ziz to Er Rachidia and into the Ziz Valley, dotted with palm trees, fortified villages and Berber farming communities. Passing through Erfoud town, known for fossils and the quality of its dates, the journey continues through arid desert plains that lead to Merzouga at the feet of the Erg Chebi dunes.

Today you'll travel approximately 460 kilometres.

Overnight: Hotel Ksar Merzouga or similar, Merzouga (Desert Experience)

Meals included: Breakfast

Today explore the dunes in a four-wheel-drive vehicle and visit a nomad family to enjoy teatime in their tents. You will taste a delicious tea, witness their daily life, hear their history and share with them some great moments.

Afterward, you'll be driven to the small village of Khamlia, where you'll visit a music house and witness a traditional Gnawa music performance, before enjoying time in the village for lunch (not included). In the afternoon, trek or camel ride from dune to dune and discover the breathtaking scenery. The sensation of being surrounded by endless desert is incredibly calming and the silence is overwhelming.

Upon arrival to the Bedouin camp of Bedouin, walk along the rim of the sand dunes as the sun begins to set. Later that evening, tuck into a traditional meal followed by music and dancing by the campfire.

Overnight: Desert Camp Ksar Merzouga or similar, Erg Chebbi (Desert Experience)

Meals included: Breakfast

Today, early risers may be rewarded with a mesmerising sunrise. Following breakfast, a four-wheel-drive vehicle will take you back to Merzouga before the tour continues towards Boumalne Dades. Along the way, enjoy a stop at Rissani market, then head towards the city of Tinejdad and visit the Berber Museum of Khorbat. Opened in 2002, the Oasis Museum occupies a group of three restored houses inside the Ksar El Khorbat Oujdid. The museum offers antiquities and objects of traditional use, explaining colour photographs, historic photographs, maps and sketches.

Afterwards, enjoy a tea inside the kasbah, then continue to the marvellous Todgha (Todra) Gorge, its rich ochre and green colours making it one of the most beautiful landmarks in southern Morocco. This lush, green oasis runs along a deep valley of Berber villages.

Take a walk among the palm groves and gorge, then follow the road of a Thousand Kasbahs, where each of the oasis towns boast their own distinctive character. The mud and straw structures become more ornate as you progress through the marvellous Dades Valley, then the beautiful Valley of Roses, famous for its beautiful rose gardens and adobe villages.

Arrive at ‘the door of the desert’, Ouarzazate, the 'Berber Hollywood’, in the late afternoon.

Overnight: Hotel Amlal or similar, Ouarzate

Meals included: Breakfast

This morning visit Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site used as a backdrop for Hollywood blockbusters, like Lawrence of Arabia, The Last Temptation of Christ and Gladiator. It was once one of the important fortress strongholds on the old Salt Road Caravan Routes, where traders brought slaves, gold, ivory and salt from sub-Saharan Africa to Marrakech and beyond.

Continue along the Ounila Valley, with its small Berber villages built down the cliffs. Stop at Telouet to discover the Glaoui Palace and Telouet Kasbah. Continue through the spectacular, snow-covered High Atlas Mountains via the highest pass in Morocco, Tizi N’ Tichka, located 2,260 metres above sea level.

Arrive at Marrakech in the late afternoon after driving approximately 200 kilometres.

Overnight: Dellarosa Boutique Hotel or similar, Marrakech

Meals included: Breakfast

After breakfast, enjoy a half-day guided tour of the Red City. Like many North African towns, Marrakech is divided into two distinct parts, the Gueliz (the modern French-built city) and the Medina (the Old City).

Start by the Koutoubia Mosque, the largest mosque in Marrakech, famed for its minaret, which has inspired buildings like the Hassan Tower of Rabat. Continue on to Bahia Palace and museum. The building captures the essence of both Islamic and Moroccan styles, and the Merdersa Ben Youssef, which is a jewel of Moroccan architecture.

Enjoy an afternoon at leisure immersed in the beauty of this spectacular city; take a walk through the artisan souks, watching craftsman work as they have done for hundreds of years, before arriving to the bustling Jemaa el Fna Square, where the town becomes a maze of bazaars, palaces and mosques.

It is worth seeing this renowned landmark in the evening, when the open-air central square becomes a hub for night-time entertainment.

Overnight: Dellarosa Boutique Hotel or similar, Marrakech

Meals included: Breakfast

Today, head along the Atlantic coast to Essaouira, one of the most picturesque towns in Morocco. This colourful coastal fishing town is famous for its narrow alleys, delicious seafood, white-washed walls with bright blue shutters and uniquely chilled atmosphere. Essaouira faces a group of rocky islands, called the Mogador, and is surrounded by an expanse of sandy beaches and dunes.

It’s still a busy fishing port and its pretty harbour is filled with tiny colourful boats which go out early every morning for the day’s catch. After checking at your hotel, join a local guide for a walking tour through the old medina, Jewish Mellah, port and Skala (sea wall).

Today you will travel approximately 180 kilometres.

Overnight: Hotel Des Iles similar, Essaouira

Meals included: Breakfast

Today is free to enjoy Essaouira at leisure.

Overnight: Hotel Des Iles similar, Essaouira

Meals included: Breakfast

This morning, after breakfast, depart for Casablanca on this 300-kilometre day. Enjoy time at leisure this afternoon in this incredible city.

Overnight: Hotel Oum Palace or similar, Casablanca

Meals included: Breakfast

This morning, at the appropriate time, check out of the hotel and make your own onward travel arrangements from Casablanca, Morocco.

None

Meals included: Breakfast