Day 1: Arrival in the Red City of Marrakech:

Your Moroccan Discovery will start in Marrakech! This vibrant city is the international gateway to Morocco, with direct flights from the UK and Europe running daily. Flight time ranges from 2-4 hours, depending on your start point, making it an easily accessible destination.

• Final Checks: Ensure your passport is valid for at least three months and that you have your vaccination records and travel insurance details ready for inspection upon arrival. We recommend exchanging money on arrival, as having some cash will be useful when exploring the beautiful markets and rural towns! No visa is required for those travelling from the UK for less than 90-days.

Marhba! Welcome to Morocco! Upon arrival at Marrakech Menara Airport, you will be met by our representative and assisted through the airport before enjoying a private transfer to the hotel or riad.

What will your first evening in Marrakech be like?

Known as the “Red City” for its rose‑tinted walls and palaces, Marrakech has welcomed travellers for nearly a millennium. Enjoy a relaxed evening and dinner as you settle into the city’s vibrant atmosphere.

• Board Includes:
• Breakfast

Day 2: Discovering Marrakech

What will you discover inside Marrakech’s palaces, gardens and medina?

After breakfast, explore Marrakech’s most iconic landmarks. Wander the ornate halls of the 19th‑century Bahia Palace, stroll through the Majorelle Gardens—an artistic sanctuary restored by Yves Saint Laurent—and dive into the medina, where master artisans continue traditions passed down for centuries. Lunch is served at a refined local restaurant before returning to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

• Board Includes:
• Breakfast

Day 3: High Atlas Passes & the Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou

What makes the High Atlas and Ait Ben Haddou so iconic?

Today’s journey takes you across the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka pass, offering sweeping views of terraced Berber villages and rugged peaks. Visit Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO‑listed ksar famed for its earthen architecture and cinematic legacy. After lunch, continue to Ouarzazate, the gateway to the Sahara, for a visit to the renowned Atlas Studios before dinner and overnight.

• Board Includes:
• Breakfast
• Dinner

Day 4: Valleys, Gorges & the Sands of the Sahara

How does the scenery change as you travel toward the Sahara Desert?

Travel through the Dades Valley—known as the “Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs”—and continue to the towering Todra Gorges, where 300‑meter cliffs frame a narrow river oasis. After lunch, the landscape shifts as you approach Merzouga and the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. A 4×4 transfer brings you to your luxury desert camp for dinner beneath the stars and an unforgettable night in the Sahara.

• Board Includes:
• Breakfast
• Dinner

Day 5: From Desert Dunes to the Middle Atlas Mountains

What contrasts will you see as you leave the desert behind?

After breakfast, depart the desert and travel north through Erfoud, a region celebrated for its ancient fossils and marble workshops. The route climbs into the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing cedar forests inhabited by Barbary macaques and volcanic plateaus shaped over millennia. Lunch is taken en route before arriving in Fes for dinner and overnight.

• Board Includes:
• Breakfast
• Dinner

Day 6: The Cultural Heart of Fes

What makes Fes one of Morocco’s most historic cities?

Today’s guided tour reveals the depth of Fes’s spiritual and intellectual heritage. Explore the medieval medina, home to the world’s oldest university, Al‑Qarawiyyin. Visit the exquisite Bou Inania Madrasa and witness traditional leather‑dyeing techniques at the tanneries—an iconic symbol of the city. Enjoy lunch at a traditional restaurant before returning to your hotel for dinner.

• Board Includes:
• Breakfast

Day 7: Into the Blue City of Chefchaouen

Why is Chefchaouen famous for its blue streets?

After breakfast, journey through the lush Rif Mountains toward Chefchaouen, famed for its serene blue‑washed architecture. The city’s indigo palette is said to symbolize peace and spirituality. After lunch en route, enjoy free time to wander its tranquil alleyways and artisan boutiques before dinner and overnight.

• Board Includes:
• Breakfast

Day 8: From Chefchaouen to the Port City of Tangier

What gives Tangier its unique blend of cultures?

Enjoy a leisurely morning in Chefchaouen before departing for Tangier, a cosmopolitan port city overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar. Long a meeting point of African and European cultures, Tangier has inspired writers, artists, and explorers for generations. Dinner and overnight in Tangier.

• Board Includes:
• Breakfast
• Dinner

Day 9: Tangier’s Coastline, Asilah’s Art & Arrival in Rabat

What coastal highlights will you see on the way to Rabat?

Begin the day with a visit to Cap Spartel, where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean, followed by the legendary Hercules Caves. Continue to the coastal town of Asilah, known for its whitewashed medina and vibrant murals. After lunch en route, arrive in Rabat—Morocco’s elegant capital—for dinner and overnight.

• Board Includes:
• Breakfast

Day 10: Rabat’s Heritage & Casablanca’s Atlantic Coast

What historic and modern landmarks define Rabat and Casablanca?

Explore Rabat’s historic highlights, including the Hassan Tower and the ocean‑facing Oudayas Kasbah. Continue to Casablanca for an exterior visit of the Hassan II Mosque, one of the world’s tallest and most architecturally striking religious monuments. Dinner and overnight in Casablanca.

• Board Includes:
• Breakfast

Day 11: Casablanca’s Modern Highlights & Return to Marrakech

What final impressions will Casablanca leave before returning to Marrakech?

After breakfast, enjoy a tour of Casablanca’s modern landmarks, including the palm‑lined Corniche of Ain Diab. Later, return to Marrakech, crossing landscapes that shift from Atlantic coastline to the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. Dinner and your final overnight in the city.

• Board Includes:
• Breakfast
• Dinner

Day 12: Farewell to Morocco

After breakfast, a private transfer will take you to the airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your immersive journey through Morocco’s landscapes, cultures, and timeless traditions.

• Board Includes:
• Breakfast
• Dinner