Explore Morocco
Are you ready to embark on an unforgettable journey? Morocco, a land of vibrant culture, stunning landscapes, and timeless traditions, awaits you. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or seeking your first grand adventure, Morocco offers something for everyone.
Chefchaouen
Heading towards the blue city of Chefchaouen. Arriving in Chefchaouen is like stepping into a labyrinth that, unlike other Moroccan medinas, possesses perfect order and harmony. All paths lead to the Hammam Square, where the largest mosque is located, serving as the meeting point for its inhabitants. Explore the blue city of Chefchaouen – one of the most charming and iconic in Morocco. With a calm medina nestled between the Rif Mountains and the Middle Atlas, Chefchaouen is famous for its craftsmanship and goat cheese.
6 hours • Free admission ticket
Accommodation: Overnight stay in a quality 3-star riad
Meals: Breakfast
Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes
3 stops
Volubilis
After a leisurely breakfast, we will head to Fes and along the way, we take the opportunity to visit the imperial city of Meknes. On the way to Meknes, we can visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis, one of the best-preserved Roman sites in the world. For a long time, Volubilis was the main Roman administrative center in North Africa outside of Egypt.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
Meknes
Sultan Moulay Ismail dreamed of making Meknes the most splendid city in North Africa, hence its nickname “Versailles of the Maghreb”. Here, we will visit the main points of interest with a professional guide who will tell you the rich stories and legends of Meknes and introduce you to the city.
1 hour • Free admission ticket
Fes
Towards the late afternoon, we arrive in Fes, where we still have time to see the city in all its splendor, bathed in the soft afternoon light. We will take a brief panoramic tour of the city. For dinner, we recommend the Clock Café, which always offers a very original and varied menu with dishes such as camel burger, among other Moroccan specialties that are not easily accessible. This Café also has an interesting cultural life: you can listen to an elderly Moroccan tell stories and talk about the Morocco of yesteryear, enjoy a movie night, attend an Arabic calligraphy workshop, among other activities.
4 hours • Free admission ticket
Accommodation: Overnight stay in a quality 3-star riad
Meals: Breakfast
Private guided tour of the Fes Medina
Spend the morning and part of the afternoon exploring the Fes Medina, described by Paul Bowles as “an enchanted labyrinth protected from time.” You will be accompanied by a guide specifically dedicated to this city so that you can discover it in depth: its corners, traditions, stories, and history. The labyrinthine Medina of Fes has more than 9,000 streets, in a magical environment between shadow and light, and it is considered a UNESCO World Heritage site. The city reached its peak in the 13th century, becoming a center of knowledge, home to one of the oldest universities in the world. You will visit the most important palaces, the Jewish quarter, the medersa, and the Quranic school. Additionally, you will explore authentic craftsmanship.
5 hours • Admission ticket not included
Accommodation: Overnight stay in a quality 3-star riad
Meals: Breakfast
Fes – Ifrane – Erfoud – Merzouga Desert
4 stops
Ifrane
We will depart in the morning to visit the magical cedar forests of Azrou and Ifrane, where you will be dazzled by its spectacular native nature. The atmosphere is calm, clear, and rich in the scents of nature.
Free admission ticket
Midelt
During our journey, we will make a brief stop in Midelt, a small town between the High and Middle Atlas Mountains, an exceptional place to observe the lush mountain landscape. During our journey, it might be possible to catch a glimpse of monkeys and other typical animals of these forests.
Free admission ticket
Erfoud
Along the way, we pass through the Ziz Valley, a fertile and exotic valley, a paradise of tranquility
untouched by large tourist groups. Try the dates that grow in this region, which are unique in their size and flavor. On the way to the desert, you will pass through Erfoud. Near Erfoud, there are fossil excavations where today several trilobite fossils can be found among other primitive species. This allows us to conclude that the soil of the Sahara Desert was, in very ancient times, the bottom of an ocean. Here, you can participate in a workshop to find and work with original fossils that will eventually be yours.
Free admission ticket
Merzouga
Next, we will head to Merzouga, where you can enjoy a traditional Moroccan tea as a sign of welcome
and affection. Overnight stay in a charming hotel with a view of the dunes.
1 hour • Free admission ticket
Accommodation: Overnight stay in a Boutique Hotel with a view of the dunes
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Day 4
Merzouga – Rissani – Khamlia – Merzouga (Sahara Dunes)
4 stops
During the day, take part in various activities in the desert, which can be quite diverse: extreme sports, Moroccan cooking workshops, or interacting with nomads, immersing yourself in their music and traditions.
1 hours • Free admission ticket
Rissani
We visit Rissani, which is the capital of the historical region of Tafilalt. In the past, it was an important trading post, as it was located on the caravan route through the Sahara. There, gold, spices, fabrics, weapons, and slaves were exchanged. There is a very interesting market and souk to visit, it’s like stepping into an epic medieval film, a very authentic place with amazing products, including a donkey market!
1 hours • Free admission ticket
Khamlia
Next, we will head to the nomad depot of Khamlia, a remote village where the original Gnawa people live, first brought from Sudan as slaves. You can enjoy their music, way of life, culture, and traditions there. Discover life in the middle of the Sahara.
3 hours • Free admission ticket
Merzouga
Desert upon arrival in Merzouga, you can enjoy a traditional Moroccan tea as a warm welcome gesture. For those craving adventure, you can engage in activities such as treasure hunts and other challenges with these 4×4 quad bikes in the vast desert dunes. Afterward, it’s time for a camel ride in the desert for about an hour to visit some of the most beautiful desert oases. You will also visit the Merzouga dunes, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The late afternoon colors in the dunes delight photography enthusiasts. Enjoy watching the sunset from the top of a dune. Then, you can spend an unforgettable night under a blanket of stars in the sky. Dinner will be served, followed by live traditional music around a bonfire! Then,
as the night falls, silence will prevail, and you will hear nothing but your own voice or that of your companions. The sky is clear and full of stars.
1 hours • Free admission ticket
Accommodation: Overnight stay in a luxury desert camp with bathroom
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Merzouga – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley
2 stops
Todra Gorges
Wake up after an unforgettable night and feel the cool light invading the open space of the desert. You can climb to the top of a dune as the desert wakes up. After an unforgettable night in the desert, exploring its culture, traditions, and commerce, you will embark on something completely different—the rocky landscape of the Todra Gorges and the lush beauty of the Dades Valley. You will have the unique opportunity to explore the Todra Gorges, imposing rocky cliffs reaching 600 meters in height, separated by only 10 meters in width and stretching for several kilometers.
1 hours • Free admission ticket
Boumalne Dades
The day ends peacefully in the astonishing Dades Valley, where one can hear the song of birds in the lush valley.
1 hour • Free admission ticket
Accommodation: Overnight stay in a high-quality 3-star Kasbah / hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou – Marrakech
3 stops
Ouarzazate
We follow the “Road of a Thousand Kasbahs” to Kalaat Mgouna – the City of Roses. We will also have the opportunity to visit the traditional villages of Skoura and El Kelaa des M’Gouna. A Kashbah is an ancientform of a castle, and even the word “Castle” has its origins in the word “Kashbah.” After that, we will go to Ouarzazate and Ait Benhaddou, which are two places of great historical and cultural significance in the Atlas Mountains, allowing us to feel as if we have traveled back in time to see the landscape and life of those dedicated to trade. In Ouarzazate, you can discover the ancient walls, the fortification of the Kasbah Taouirt, and the palace of Pacha Glaoui. You can visit the Ouarzazate film studios.
2 hours • Free admission ticket
Ait Ben Haddou
Ait Benhaddou is considered a UNESCO World Heritage site and is the most important point on the “Road of a Thousand Kasbahs,” a route of small fortifications that allowed for the defense of trade caravans between the Sahara Desert and the city of Marrakech. It is still inhabited and used as a backdrop for films like “Gladiator” and “Game of Thrones,” among many others, to maintain its identity and charisma intact.
2 hours • Free admission ticket
Marrakech
The day will end with dinner at the fantastic Jamaa el Fna square, where the blend of scents, music, and performances is inspiring, and where tourists and locals often mingle and dine side by side. Here, you can experience the best of Moroccan street food, among a variety of sandwiches and different teas. There are different stalls with different specialties, and of course, typical dishes, from tagines to couscous. All at Moroccan prices. It’s an experience not to be missed.
1 hour • Free admission ticket
Accommodation: Overnight stay in a quality 3-star riad
Meals: Breakfast
Marrakech
6 stops
Marrakech
On this day, we will visit Marrakech, the Southern Gem and the cosmopolitan center of the country. The stunning architecture, intense aroma of spices, colorful and exotic atmosphere, and the little corners and secrets of its history make this city the most desired and visited in Morocco. During the day, you will be accompanied by a tourist/historian guide exclusively dedicated to the city of Marrakech, so you can enjoy the best of the city. The attractions are numerous: the Bahia Palace (a luxurious 19th-century building), the Ben Youssef Medersa (ancient Muslim university), the Majorelle Gardens, etc. On this unforgettable day, you will be able to visit them all. Also, enjoy the Souk (traditional market), where trade, the city’s main
activity, is chaotic.
6 hours • Free admission ticket
Ben Youssef Medersa
This 12th-century Islamic college was commissioned by Sultan Ali ibn Yusuf of Morocco. It is now a museum open for visits. The interiors are magnificent, all decorated, and its architecture is exquisite.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
Bahia Palace
Bahia Palace: This incredible 19th-century palace was extravagantly built to be the finest in Marrakech. It boasts a vast garden, a central courtyard, and several astonishingly decorated rooms adorned with artworks crafted by artisans brought specially from Fes to work in Marrakech.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
Koutoubia Mosque
Koutoubia Mosque: Undoubtedly the most famous and photographed monument in Marrakech. The Koutoubia Mosque was built in the 12th century and served as a model for the Giralda of Seville and the Hassan Tower in Rabat.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Jardin Majorelle
Jardin Majorelle: This is Marrakech’s only botanical garden. It was designed by Jacques Majorelle and
has belonged to Yves Saint-Laurent and Pierre Bergé since 1980. Enjoy a stroll surrounded by exotic
plants from around the world.
1h30 hours • Admission ticket not included
Musee Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech
Yves Saint Laurent Museum, which features a permanent exhibition as well as temporary exhibitions showcasing masterpieces by this famous designer. The building itself boasts charming modern architecture with traditional touches.
40 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Accommodation: Overnight stay in a quality 3-star riad
Meals: Breakfast
Marrakech – Essaouira
Cooperative Marjana (ARGAN OIL)
Departure from Marrakech towards Essaouira (formerly known as Mogadore) via the highway and a stop
after 3 hours of driving at a witness of local women leading the argan cooperative. Enter the largest arga
forest in Morocco.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Essaouira
Begin the journey in Essaouira, the ancient Mogador built on a rocky peninsula. Its ramparts overlooking the ocean, its medina with white and blue tones, its lively port, and its long sandy beaches. Understand the history of Essaouira, which dates back to the 8th century BC. The Phoenicians stopped here on their way to the equator. The true founder of the city was the Alaouite Sultan Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah, who entrusted its construction to Théodore Cornut, an architect and student of Vauban. Essaouira is now a charming bustling fishing port upon the arrival of boats, where sardines and crustaceans are sold at auction. On the docks, fishermen mend their red nets.
2 hours • Free admission ticket