Camels, Souks & Kasbahs

Saturday. Welcome to Morocco! You'll be met at Marrakech Airport and transferred to your hotel. Be sure to arrive in time for our welcome meeting and dinner at 18:00.

Marrakech - Casablanca. This morning, we depart for Casablanca. Upon arrival, we will stroll through the coastal side of the town, La Corniche, granting you some free time to indulge in an optional lunch. Following this, we'll embark on a scenic drive to our hotel. The remainder of the day is yours to explore the charms of Casablanca at your own pace. If you're a movie buff, notably of Humphrey Bogart in the film "Casablanca," you might wish to visit the famous 'Rick's Café' whilst here!

Casablanca - Rabat - Chefchaouen. Today, join our optional visit to the stunning Hassan II Mosque, the third largest mosque globally. Our route takes us through Rabat, the official capital of Morocco, where we delve into the rich history with visits to the mausoleum of Mohamed V, the iconic Hassan Tower, and the Oudaya Kasbah. Upon arriving in Chefchaouen, the blue city, an orientation tour of the old Medina awaits.

Today enjoy free time in Chefchaouen, to explore at your own pace. Visit the main square, the busy market or perhaps even hike up the mountain for panoramic views of the city.

Chefchaouen - Fes. Today, we embark through the picturesque Rif Mountains towards Volubilis. As we traverse Ouazzane and other charming Rif villages, our first stop is Volubilis, where ancient Roman ruins come to life. Our next destination is Meknes, a city steeped in 17th-century heritage. Enjoy a leisurely lunch and explore the historical medina walls and the iconic Bab El Mansour. Following our visit to Meknes, we journey directly to Fes, the world's oldest and largest medieval city.

On day 6 we embark on a fully guided tour of the city of Fes. Explore the tanneries, souks, potteries, and the Medina, and learn the fascinating history of the city. We’ll later return to the hotel to get ready for an optional night of Moroccan entertainment and food at a restaurant in town.

Fes - Midelt. This morning we journey over the Moyen Atlas to stop at Midelt. This is a beautiful alpine area. Surrounded by huge pine trees and a tranquil mountain setting, this is a great spot to cool down and relax after the hustle and bustle of Fes. We will enjoy a small hike in the afternoon and a visit to a local Berber family home where we catch a glimpse of their way of life before returning to our hotel for the evening in this mountain location.

Midelt - Erg Chebbi. Today we embark on a scenic drive followed by a tasty an Moroccan lunch and an afternoon relaxing and swimming. Then we head out towards the Erg Chebbi dunes located near the remote frontier town of Merzouga. The dunes are renowned for their incredible height and size. In parts the vast sand pile reaches skyward to heights of 150 metres! Transferring to our camels we trek into the Sahara for a night at our Berber Camp. Tonight enjoy a local meal, music and an amazing night out under the Saharan stars.

Erg Chebbi - Todra Gorge. Leaving the desert, we move on to Todra Gorge. This 1000ft gorge is hemmed in on all sides by vertical limestone cliffs and is also called Morocco’s Grand Canyon. We will have an early lunch at the village co-operative where you can see and buy authentic, Berber, handmade rugs, kilims and carpets. The afternoon can be spent exploring the Gorge, walking through the palmerie or if you’re feeling adventurous, there is the option to rock climb.

Todra Gorge - Ait Benhaddou. Leaving the impressive Todra Gorge we continue our journey to Ait Benhaddou, stopping en route in Ouarzazate for lunch and the opportunity to tour its famous film studio (book/pay locally). After lunch we tour the famous Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, where Lawrence of Arabia was once filmed.

Ait Benhaddou - Essaouira. Today’s drive offers panoramic views as we traverse the high Atlas Mountains on our way to Essaouira. A colourful old city and fishing village is located within 15th century Portuguese fortifications. Just outside the town great beaches and an Atlantic surf beckon.

Relax on the beach or alternatively explore the UNESCO-listed medina with its various souks and woodcarving workshops. Any city gate leads to the Medina, so you’re unlikely to get lost. The beach is in front of the Medina and there are plenty of cafés with terraces, both ideal for relaxing for a few hours. Blue doors and window frames abound as do the artists shops – buy a carpet or Thuya wood carving or sit on the beach sipping a mint tea as the sun sets, an antidote to the bustle of the Imperial Cities. During our time here there’s the option to take part in horse trekking or quad biking or a cooking class.

Essaouira - Marrakech. This morning, take the Supratours public bus back to Marrakech. In the afternoon, consider booking our optional guided city tour of Marrakech, visiting landmarks including the Koutoubia Tower, the UNESCO-listed medina and Djemaa-el-Fna. Alternatively, spend the afternoon in Marrakech at your own leisure.

Day 14 is a free day for you to explore Marakech however you'd like. Consider an optional hot air balloon ride over the majestic High Atlas Mountains or explore the city on foot, indulging in some last-minute souvenir shopping.

Marrakech. Our tour concludes after breakfast and hotel check out this morning, should you wish to extend your stay in Morocco please do let us know!