• 7 Dinner (D)
• 10 Breakfast (B)
• 3 Lunch (L)

• Fes: Visit a traditional tannery and dye-pit for a fascinating glimpse into an ancient practice.
• Merzouga: Travel by 4×4 to the stunning sand dunes of the Sahara.
• Morocco: Meet a local Imam who, along with his family, will welcome you with tea and local treats. Learn about life in the region and their heritage.
• Marrakesh: Visit a Moroccan pharmacy to learn about local healing creams and cosmetics made from regional ingredients.

• Deluxe coach travel
• Selected hotel dinners plus a locally hosted meal
• 4-star stays

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Meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers over a welcome dinner in Casablanca. The hosted meal offers a chance to share expectations and get to know the people accompanying you across Morocco.

Casablanca is a fitting starting point: its Atlantic setting and lively streets reveal a contemporary side of the country, distinct from the imperial cities and desert landscapes elsewhere on the journey.

Explore Morocco’s capital on an orientation tour that takes in views of the Royal Palace and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V. See how Rabat’s broad avenues and ceremonial landmarks give the city a character distinct from the older imperial medinas.

The mausoleum honours the king associated with Morocco’s independence. Its white exterior and intricate Moroccan craftsmanship stand beside the unfinished Hassan Tower, a reminder of the city’s long royal history.

See Bab el-Mansour, the monumental gateway to the historic imperial city of Meknès. Look closely at its green-and-white zellij tilework and imposing arches, which reflect the ambitions of the city’s royal past.

Meknès rose to prominence under Sultan Moulay Ismail in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Viewing its celebrated gate offers a tangible introduction to the scale and decorative traditions of one of Morocco’s four imperial cities.

Explore the Fes medina with a Local Specialist, navigating its dense lanes, workshops and market streets. Discover how commerce and craft remain woven into daily life within one of the world’s most extensive surviving medieval urban centres.

Fes has long been a centre of Moroccan learning and artisanal skill. Its close-set buildings and busy passageways offer a vivid contrast to newer city districts, while local insight helps make sense of the medina’s intricate layout.

Visit the American Fondouk in Fes and speak with volunteer veterinarians about their care for working animals. Learn why the clinic’s services matter to families whose livelihoods depend on those animals; your visit includes a donation to the non-profit organisation.

Founded in 1927, the Fondouk offers a perspective on the relationship between animal welfare and everyday life in the region. This MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience supports the United Nations’ Life on Land goal.

View the Royal Palace of Fes and visit a traditional tannery and dye-pit to see an enduring Moroccan craft. The palace’s elaborate exterior speaks to the city’s royal heritage, while the tannery reveals the hands-on work behind its leather goods.

From the tannery, observe the round dye vats and learn how hides are treated and coloured using techniques rooted in centuries of practice. It is a distinctive, working glimpse of Fes rather than a display removed from daily trade.

Visit a carpet cooperative in Fes to admire traditional Moroccan handiwork and learn about the skill involved in creating woven designs. See how colour, pattern and texture give each carpet its individual character.

Carpet-making draws on craft traditions found across Morocco, with designs that can reflect regional styles and makers’ choices. A cooperative visit offers a closer look at the work behind textiles often encountered in the medina’s markets.

Share a traditional Moroccan meal with Khalid, the owner of a 19th-century riad in Fes. Hear about his family’s life in the medina while enjoying Moroccan specialities served with wine.

The intimate riad setting turns dinner into a conversation about local life, with views across Fes and the Zalagh Mountains adding a sense of place. It is an opportunity to experience the hospitality of a family home rather than a conventional restaurant meal.

Travel through the Atlas Mountains on a scenic route associated with Ifrane and Midelt, where wooded uplands give way to the high plains between the Middle and High Atlas ranges. The changing terrain reveals how varied Morocco’s inland landscapes can be.

Follow the old caravan route towards the palm-fringed Ziz Valley and Tafilalt oasis. Groves of date palms and settlements at the desert’s edge signal the approach to Erfoud, often called the gateway to the Sahara.

Taste madfouna, a traditional stuffed bread often nicknamed Berber pizza, during a hosted lunch in Morocco’s desert region. Discover the appeal of its savoury, spiced filling enclosed in dough and served as a substantial local meal.

Associated particularly with communities around the Tafilalt and Sahara, madfouna makes regional food part of the travel experience. Seasonal ingredients shape its filling, offering a flavour of the area beyond a standard lunch stop.

Travel by 4×4 into the Erg Chebbi dunes near Merzouga and stay in nomad-style desert accommodation. Watch the sand change colour at sunset and experience the open horizons that distinguish this part of the Sahara.

Share an evening meal accompanied by local music and dancing, and look up at the star-filled desert sky. Learn how nomadic travellers used the stars, planets and constellations for navigation across the landscape.

See the steep rock walls of Todra Gorge and visit Tinghir, an oasis town in southern Morocco. The gorge’s narrow passage and towering cliffs create a striking contrast with the palms and settlements of the surrounding valley.

In Tinghir, explore the kasbah setting and discover a place shaped by life at the edge of an arid landscape. The area is also home to the ruins of a Glaoui palace, recalling the influence of a powerful family in the region’s history.

Meet a local Imam and his family for tea and local treats in southern Morocco. Hear firsthand about life in the region and the heritage that helps shape family and community traditions.

This hosted encounter offers time for conversation rather than sightseeing from a distance. Sharing refreshments in a welcoming setting provides a personal perspective on the people who call the oasis and mountain landscapes home.

Stay at Xaluca Dades for a Stays with Stories experience framed by mountain scenery. Take in panoramic views of the Dades Valley and its villages from this African-styled property in the Atlas Mountains.

The setting makes the overnight stay more than a place to rest. With rugged slopes and inhabited valleys in view, it offers a sense of the landscape and communities of southern Morocco from a distinctive mountain vantage point.

See the UNESCO-listed Aït Ben Haddou, a fortified village whose earthen buildings rise above the landscape near Ouarzazate. View its closely grouped structures and distinctive silhouette, a celebrated example of southern Moroccan architecture.

The route also crosses the High Atlas via the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass, where mountain scenery gives way to a different side of Morocco. Aït Ben Haddou’s dramatic setting has made it a familiar backdrop for film productions as well as a landmark of regional heritage.

Explore Marrakesh with a Local Specialist, including a visit to the ornate Dar El Bacha. Gain your bearings in the Red City and spend time absorbing the bustle of Djemaa el-Fna in the old quarter.

The square is known for its storytellers, performers and market activity, while Dar El Bacha showcases the decorative detail of a historic Moroccan palace. Together, they reveal both the crafted interiors and animated public life of Marrakesh.

Visit a Moroccan pharmacy in Marrakesh to learn about creams and cosmetics made with regional ingredients. Discover how plants and oils are incorporated into local beauty and wellbeing traditions, including the uses associated with argan oil.

Morocco’s botanical products connect everyday self-care with knowledge of its landscapes and resources. This visit offers a focused introduction to the ingredients, preparations and traditions behind items found throughout the city’s markets.

Join an orientation of Essaouira with your Travel Director and discover the character of this Atlantic port city. Take in the coastal setting and the compact streets that give it a different rhythm from Morocco’s larger inland cities.

Essaouira’s longstanding connection to the sea is evident in its port and fortified waterfront. Its medina and maritime atmosphere make this guided introduction a useful way to appreciate the city beyond a simple coastal stop.

Enjoy a local meal and traditional entertainment in Fes on an optional evening experience. Sample Moroccan food while spending time with fellow travellers in the country’s oldest imperial city.

The combination of dining and performance offers another way to encounter local hospitality and cultural expression beyond daytime sightseeing. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; ask your Travel Director for the available details.

Experience a traditional hammam in Marrakesh if you choose to add this bathing ritual to your visit. A hammam offers time for washing and relaxation in a setting rooted in Moroccan daily life.

Bathhouses have long served as places of personal care and social connection across the country. This is an optional activity at additional cost and bookable on tour; availability and the treatments offered can be confirmed locally.

Choose to visit the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca and examine the craftsmanship of one of Morocco’s most prominent modern landmarks. Its immense minaret and oceanfront position give the mosque a commanding presence on the Atlantic coast.

Built in honour of King Hassan II, the mosque brings together traditional Moroccan decorative arts on a monumental scale. This optional visit is at additional cost and bookable on tour; ask your Travel Director for access and visiting details.