15-Day Premium Morocco Highlights

Welcome to Morocco! Upon arrival at Casablanca airport, you will be greeted by your personal English-speaking driver and then be transferred to your hotel in Rabat. Check into the hotel and then enjoy your free time.

Overnight: Rabat

After breakfast, visit the UNESCO-listed Kasbah des Oudaias which was originally constructed in the 13th century and has classic medieval architecture symbolic of Rabat’s early history. Discover the Hassan Tower, a minaret of the incomplete mosque that begun in 1195 and was intended to be the largest in the world. See the Royal Palace and admire the masterful architecture of the Mausoleum of Mohammed V.

After the tour, head to the historic and vibrant city of Tangier. When arriving, visit the Spartel Cape which is located on the most North Western point of mainland Africa and offers an amazing view of the Atlantic merging with the Mediterranean. Explore the Hercules Caves later and then pay a visit to the Old Medina and Kasbah Museum. Continue your tour to the tomb of Ibn Battouta, and then finish your tour today at the Grand Socco.

Overnight: Tangier
Meal: Breakfast

This morning head further north to charming Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains. Built on a mountainside, Chefchaouen is a city with special vibes. With its blue-rinsed houses, the whole city seems to be bathed in azure. Its unique charm gives an impression of unreality.

Upon arrival, you will visit the Outa-el-Hammam, the cobblestone medina, and the Grand Mosque. After that, the remaining time is free for you to explore the charming winding streets and narrow alleys.

Overnight: Chefchaouen
Meal: Breakfast

After breakfast, you will take a private transfer to Fez. En route, you will pass through the imperial city of Meknes and spend some time exploring the Bab Mansour, the Royal stables, the amazing markets, and the popular Jewish quarter inside the city. And not far from Meknes, lies Morocco's best-preserved Roman ruins of Volubilis. Wander the expansive complex, exploring the still-intact columns of former buildings, large merchant homes, temples, and the colorful mosaics. Afterward, continue your journey to the whitewashed town of Moulay Idriss. Holding the mausoleum of Idris I, the first major Islamic ruler of Morocco, Moulay Idriss is considered the holiest city of Morocco. Finally, reach at Fez and check into the hotel for overnight.

Overnight: Fez
Meal: Breakfast

Start your day bright in Fez - the oldest imperial city of Morocco! Today, you will have a guided tour to explore the city's highlights. Passing through the iconic portal of the Blue Gate, you will enter the ancient medieval-style Medina of Fez. Make a pleasant visit to the Chouara Tannery famously known for its leather products and then walk along the winding alleys and bustling streets to explore the dazzling handicrafts.

Afterward, visit the 14th-century Al Attarine and admire the world's oldest existing, and continually operating university of Al-Karaouine, also known as Al-Quaraouiyine(859 ACE).  Walk to the Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss, get lost in the maze-like streets and alleys of the Souk Nejjarine and the Mellah (old Jewish quarter) for another encompassing view of the city.

Overnight: Fez
Meal: Breakfast

Today, you will head into the Sahara Desert, where the unique landscape will amaze you absolutely. Over the Col du Zad pass (2,178 m), you will pass through the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas mountains and see many Berber villages made up of traditional mud-brick buildings. Drive along the dramatic Ziz Gorge, where the ancient holy city of Rissani is located. Continue your journey to Erfoud to change a 4x4 vehicle into the Sahara desert and reach the dunes of Erg Chebbi. Ride a camel into the dunes, try sandboarding or watch the colorful display as the sun sets behind the colossal dunes. Afterward, return to your camp for dinner. Relax around the campfire listening to traditional Berber music and admiring the vast star-lit night sky. 

Overnight: Camp in the Sahara Desert
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

The sunrise over the Sahara is worth waking up early. After breakfast, return to Erfoud and then transfer to Ouarzazate with a private vehicle. En route, the Todra Gorge will let you leave some wonderful pictures, and the oasis Skoura is a nice place for a short break. Upon arrival, your tour today will finish with a guided exploration around the neighborhood.

Overnight: Ouarzazate
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, set off for Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that you may see many times in famous movies, like Gladiator, Game of Thrones, and Black Hawk Down. You can overlook the splendid valley surrounded by a river while walking along the path of the castle. After that, visit the Village of Telouet, the palace of the “Lord of the Atlas”, which is one of the most recognized structures in this area. When the tour finished, head to Marrakech for overnight.

Overnight: Marrakech
Meal: Breakfast

Today, you will escape from the crowded city into the quaint village of Imlil in the majestic High Atlas Mountains. Take a mule ride and visit the oldest Berber village in the Tahanout area to discover their culture and lifestyle. Arrive at Kasbah du Toubkal set below the towering flanks of Jbel Toubkal, the highest mountain in North Africa, and enjoy your lunch nearby. Afterward, take an easy hike around the Imlil village, enjoy the beautiful views of the Altas Mountains and countryside, and then return to Marrakech city for overnight.

Overnight: Marrakech
Meal: Breakfast

Today, you will explore the attractions located in Marrakech. The Koutoubia Mosque will be your first stop, continue with the El-Bahia Palace, which is set in extensive gardens and built in the late 19th century. After that, proceed to the Saadian Tombs for its exquisite decorations. After visiting the Koranic School Medersa, you will enjoy some free time to stroll around the colorful souks.

Overnight: Marrakech
Meal: Breakfast

After breakfast, your private driver will transfer you to Essaouira (about 2.5 hours), a charming and vibrant port and resort town on the Atlantic Ocean. Relaxation is easy to find here. Upon arrival, you can spend some time wandering around the old medina and explore the Portuguese, French, and Berber architectures that frame the maze-like streets or just relax on the tremendous beach.

Overnight: Essaouira
Meal: Breakfast

Your beach escape starts today! After a full night recovering, today is free for you to explore more Essaouira has to offer. If you prefer adventurous activity, riding a horse along dunes, beaches, and forests on Morocco’s Atlantic coast is quite popular.

Overnight: Essaouira
Meal: Breakfast

Essaouira has more than beaches! Enjoy your free time to explore the Essaouira Ramparts for a "Game of Thrones" pose, visit the Essaouira Fishing Port where is a-buzz with activities of bringing in the catch, cleaning & maintaining the boats and nets, selling the fish, shrimp, and more, or wander around the old souk for interesting souvenirs.  

Overnight: Essaouira
Meal: Breakfast

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and be escorted to Casablanca (about 4.5 hours’ drive). Upon arrival, your private English-speaking chauffeur guide will meet you and take you to visit the Hassan II Mosque. Combining the Arab Andalusian heritage and the local Berber culture, the mosque was built on the coast in the mid-1980s, so the views from outside were amazing. Later, visit the Jewish Historical Museum of Morocco and then go back to your hotel for rest.

Overnight: Casablanca
Meal: Breakfast

Your Morocco tour will come to an end today. After breakfast, you will enjoy some free time and then head to the airport for your homebound flight.

Meal: Breakfast