Your dedicated driver and your guide will pick you up from the Casablanca airport. From Casablanca airport, you’ll head to explore the economic capital. You’ll stop for lunch (not included) and then check out the city’s key sights. The first stop on your tour will be the Hassan II Mosque. The great Hassan II Mosque was commissioned by its namesake, King Hassan II, in part to provide Casablanca with an impressive landmark monument. On his birthday, July 9th, the Mosque was completed in 1993 after great expense and artistic labor. The result is one of the largest and most beautiful mosques in the world. Its gleaming newness and tremendous wealth is a stark contrast against the otherwise commercial aesthetic of Casablanca. The most distinctive characteristic of the Hassan II Mosque is its spectacular location on a platform over the Atlantic Ocean. Uniquely, part of the Mosque's floor is made of glass so worshippers can kneel directly over the sea. After your visit of the mosque, you will continue onto your visit of the Habbous (Islamic Quarters) and the medina, where the guide will lead you through this traditional neighbourhood in the now bustling metropolis of Casablanca. You’ll then head back to your property for the night at leisure and dinner (not included).

Guide: Included for the day

After breakfast, you’ll depart for a three and a half hour drive to Fes with stops in Meknes and the Volubilis ruins. Your driver will take you to the splendid roman ruins of Volubilis. Imagine Morocco in the 1st Century: an epoch of tumultuous transformation, where people from all over the Mediterranean and Northern Africa were migrating to the fertile Middle Atlas Mountains. Volubilis, located about 30 kilometers from Fes, is an ancient Berber and Roman city considered by many as not only the capital of the Kingdom of Mauretania but also the administrative center of Roman Africa. You’ll wander among the dramatic ruins up-close-and-personal through the homes, temples and public buildings of the Greek, Syrian, and Jewish city dwellers. Exceptionally well preserved, the ruins offer beautiful and colorful mosaics adorning many of the floor spaces, and you can just picture what it was like to wander the cypress-lined city in its Golden Age! You’ll enjoy lunch (not included) and then head out for a tour of the stunning imperial gates that dot the neighboring city of Meknes. After seeing the imperial entry to Meknes, you’ll continue to Fes, you will arrive by the late afternoon and check into your riad and have the rest of the day at leisure to relax and enjoy dinner (not included)

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, you’ll depart for a jam-packed day of touring with your guide! Founded in 781 AD, Fes is now considered the world’s largest car-free urban zone. Beware of mule-drawn carriages that speed through the alleyways, and check out a local pharmacy with its mysterious canisters of roots, flowers and powders. Your lunch is not included this day but depending on availability, you will have the option to partake in for an amazing experience on the Tasting Trails of Fes. You’ll visit three different food souks allowing the chance to try traditional Moroccan street food including dried meats, milawi, harsha, briwats, spicy sardines, spicy potato cakes, soups, olives and more. At the honey souk we’re you’ll be able to taste an array of delicious wild honeys, discuss their flavors and health-giving properties and find out why honey is so important in Moroccan cooking and Islamic culture. We’ll investigate traditional cooking methods by visiting a furnace where the water for the communal bath house ‘hammam’ is also heated, and a 400 year old ‘furan’ or communal oven and bakery. Discover the world of spices and their uses and the secrets of the male-oriented domain of the tea den under the guidance of a culinary leader and story-teller. Your tour day will also include stops at the medina’s Jewish quarter, the medersas, and the legendary tanneries, where ancient techniques are still used to prepare Moroccan leather which is then used in a variety of goods from clothing to bags and other handicrafts. In addition, you’ll also stop by the world’s oldest and longest operating learning institution, the University of Al Quaraouiyine, founded in 859 AD. Your dinner this evening is not included but we’ll be happy to offer recommendations for a tasty meal!

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, drive three and a half hours to Chefchaouen. Have lunch (not included) before taking a tour of the mystical village. Known for its signature powder-blue walls and its calming charms, the village was founded in 1471 AD. Your guide will lead you to his favorite haunts as well as the signature locations of Chefchaouen, starting with the Kasbah in the center of town offering breathtaking panoramic views from the top of the tower. You can also meander up the town’s waterfall, where locals meet to chat and do laundry, where you can relax with your toes in the water at one of the river bank’s small coffee shops! You have the option to also partake in a professional photography shoot as you tour the blue city to preserve the memory of your visit to the Blue Pearl! You’ll enjoy sunset at the Spanish Mosque and enjoy dinner at your convenience (not included). You’ll spend the rest of your evening at your leisure either relaxing in your riad or taking one last peek at the lovely blue streets

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, you’ll set out on the four hour drive to Rabat. Upon arrival you’ll enjoy lunch (not included) and begin your guided tour of the city. You’ll stop at the Chellah Necropolis. Established originally as a Phoenician colony, the ruins feature remnants of Roman settlements from the 2nd century, and early Arab rebuilds as early as the 7th century. You’ll also head to the Yacoub al-Mansour Esplanade, which is home to two must-see monuments. First, the King’s Mausoleum, which was built in 1971 and which houses the remains of the late King Hassan II, Prince Abdallah, and their father King Mohamed V. In front of the Mausoleum, you will find the Hassan Tower, an incomplete red sandstone minaret which began construction in 1195AD. You’ll also see the Kasbah des Ouadayas, an Almohad fortress built in 1150AD. From the Kasbah des Oudayas, you can take a stroll through the winding blue streets, and enjoy a mint tea at the Cafe Maure overlooking the Bou Regreg River. In the evening, you’ll have dinner (not included) and have the rest of the evening at leisure.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast you’ll begin the four hour drive to the Ochre City. Lunch is not included on this day, but upon arrival you’ll spend your afternoon relaxing at leisure with the option to have a Hammam Spa experience. Hammam means “spreader of warmth”, and walking into a Hammam is like walking through time in a spacious and ornate sanctuary, a quiet retreat in an atmosphere of half-light, silence, seclusion and heat. Silence is an integral part of the cleansing process and helps the body and spirit liberate itself from excess and the superfluous. The Hammam traditional ritual involves several steps to cleanse, detoxify, and help you relax. You’ll experience one of the world’s most ancient traditions, a black-soap cleanse, followed by a cascading cold-water rinse. This prepares your skin for an invigorating scrub, which leaves you soft and free of accumulated toxins and impurities. After another rinse, a Ghassoul mask of Moroccan volcanic clay is applied to the body, face and hair. The last step of this centuries-old practice of purification is the relaxing massage using pure oils, Morocco’s precious youth elixir!

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, you’ll set off for a packed day of sightseeing in Marrakech! In the morning, you’ll see the Koutoubia Mosque (the iconic sight of Marrakech), the Bahia Palace (a stunning example of traditional Moroccan architecture), and the Saadian tombs. You’ll stop for lunch (not included) and continue with afternoon visits of the medina and the souks. During this guided tour, you will visit the medina and the souks of Marrakech, including the Jewish quarter Morocco’s rich history includes a long period of Arab and Jewish communities accepting their differences and living and working together to bring success to their respective businesses. The Mellah in Marrakech refers to the area where the Jewish community resided. At its peak in the 1500s, the Mellah in Marrakech included bakers, jewelers, tailors, sugar traders, artisans, craftsmen, outdoor markets, fountains and synagogues. While the Jewish population of Marrakech has substantially decreased, you can still see the shop fronts and a few synagogues as you walk around this part of town. As you walk through the medina, you will also see medersas or religious schools, the Jewish quarter, and delve into the myriad pathways of the Souk. The term Souk refers to the markets, and the markets of Marrakech are located in a serpentine set of alleyways with twists and turns that can confuse even frequent travelers to the city! Our expert guide can give you an overview of how the souk is laid out and where the different sections are located, each focused on a different set of goods (Clothes, spices, lamps, shoes, traditional crafts, etc). After your busy day of touring Marrakech you’ll return to your property and enjoy the night at leisure and dinner (not included).

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, head out for an hour and a half drive to our hiking spot and meet your local Atlas guide who will be your guide in your exploration of Berber culture. He’ll lead you through a myriad of hiking paths that lead to small Berber villages you can explore. Take a short break from your hike to drink some tea with a local Berber family. You’ll join them in their home with your guide to help translate and learn about the traditions and customs of the region first hand. You’ll then enjoy a lunch (included) at a Berber restaurant with a panoramic view and take some leisure time to discover the area before hiking your way back down. You’ll then drive an hour and a half to return to Marrakech and enjoy your night at leisure and dinner (not included).

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After you start your day with breakfast, you will head to the stunning Majorelle Gardens. Global fashion icon Yves Saint Laurent made his second home in Marrakech for many decades, and his vision drove every detail behind the lush Gardens, accompanied by a small but must-see Berber Museum! After your visit to the Majorelle Gardens, you can head next door to the Yves Saint- Laurent Museum, which honors the fashion icon’s love of Marrakech and builds upon the collections housed at the Majorelle gardens. The building itself is a work of art and houses a permanent collection of some of YSL’s best known designs along with rotating installations dedicated to themes about which he cared. You’ll take in the beauty of the gardens and museums before enjoying your lunch (not included). You’ll then enjoy some free time before driving less than an hour to the Rocky Agafay Desert. Once you arrive, enjoy the views before you’ll meet your furry friend for a camel ride around the luxury camp. You’ll have tented dinner, and then you can enjoy some stargazing before making your way back to Marrakech.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, you will take part in a traditional Moroccan tagine cooking class and enjoy an immersive and fun cooking experience! Accompanied by a local “dada”, or expert cook, you will dig into all of the key components of a Moroccan meal, starting with how to prepare the famous Moroccan mint tea. Next, you’ll sample some tasty local bread and here all about how we cook traditional Moroccan bread. From there, the hands-on portion of the course begins as you will prepare two different staples of Moroccan starters, a tomato and cucumber salad and a second salad using eggplant (please note: the exact salads may change depending on the day’s ingredients). After that, you’ll finally learn to prepare your main course, the famous Moroccan Tagine of chicken with preserved lemons. While your tagine is cooking over the fire, you’ll also prepare Moroccan cookies with almond paste. The class ends with a lunch where you eat your very own masterpiece! You’ll then enjoy your afternoon and evening at leisure and have dinner (not included) as you savor your last night in Morocco.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch