There are 11 breakfasts, three lunches and eight dinners (one of which is a cooking class) included on this trip.

There’s a welcome dinner at our riad in Fez, and home-cooked lunches when we stay in the Sahara and the High Atlas. We also have an included dinner at our lodge in Skoura to sample their homegrown produce. In Marrakech, try creating local delicacies in a master cooking class and then enjoy the results.

Moroccan food is, generally speaking, excellent though not particularly varied. Breakfasts usually consist of bread and jam with coffee or tea. Meals eaten out are reasonably priced – kebab and bread is approximately 72 Moroccan dirhams (US$7). In main towns, it is possible to find very good French and Moroccan restaurants where a meal and French wine will cost anything from 310 dirhams (US$30) upwards. Generally, dinner is likely to cost 80-155 dirhams (approximately US$8-US$15) not including drinks. Local beer, wine and soft drinks are reasonably priced, but you can pay more for imported alcohol. Your leader will recommend restaurants for each evening.

Vegetarians can be catered for but there is a fairly limited choice of vegetarian cous cous, tajine or omelettes, particularly during the more rural sections of the trip. If you have any special dietary requirements inform your sales representative in plenty of time before the trip. If you have a specific medical/dietary need (ie coeliac or vegan) you may find it helpful to bring some food items with you from home.

Discover Morocco’s most iconic modern monument on a guided tour of the Hassan II Mosque, whose soaring minaret rises above the Atlantic. Step into an Atlantic-facing prayer hall adorned with carved cedar, onyx and zellij, and learn how the retractable roof invites sea breezes into this vast space.

Hear stories of its late-20th-century construction and its place in contemporary Moroccan faith. Modest dress is required for entry, and knowledgeable local guides illuminate symbolism, craftsmanship and the mosque’s rare openness to visitors.

Explore Fes el-Bali’s maze of lanes as you join a guided walking tour through craft quarters alive with hammering brass, spinning pottery wheels and the Chouara Tanneries. Trace centuries-old techniques, from natural dyes to hand-tooled leather, and admire the medina’s ornate fountains and fondouks.

Outside the old walls, visit the historic Mellah and the golden gates of the Royal Palace before ascending to a panoramic viewpoint. This tour blends living tradition with sweeping city vistas, offering cultural depth and superb photography.

Join a guided tour revealing Marrakech’s artistry and power, from the painted cedar salons of the Bahia Palace to the delicately carved mausoleums of the Saadian Tombs. Hear how dynasties shaped the Red City’s palaces, courtyards and gardens.

Conclude in the theatre of Djemaa el Fna, where storytellers, juice stalls and sizzling grills animate the square. Your guide decodes traditions, architecture and everyday rituals that make Marrakech a magnetic crossroads of culture.

Visit Volubilis, a UNESCO-listed city of colonnades and courtyards where North Africa met Rome. Walk past the Roman basilica and capitol, the triumphal arch of Caracalla and townhouses paved with well-preserved mosaics depicting hunts, gods and musicians.

Your guide sets the scene of provincial life at the empire’s edge—olive presses, trade routes and civic pride—while rolling plains and distant hills frame this evocative archaeological site.

Stroll the whitewashed lanes of the holy town of Moulay Idriss on a relaxed walking tour, pausing at breezy viewpoints and hearing tales of its founding around the mausoleum of Morocco’s first Islamic ruler. The town’s hillside setting offers inspiring panoramas.

Sit down to a traditional lunch featuring seasonal, home-style dishes. This visit brings Morocco’s spiritual heritage into focus through hospitality, local flavors and scenic charm.

Experience a live Gnawa music show in the Saharan village of Khamlia, where hypnotic rhythms from the deep-toned guembri and clacking qraqeb tell stories of migration and faith. The sound is earthy, soulful and uniquely Moroccan.

After the performance, taste Medfouna—a desert specialty of stuffed flatbread sometimes dubbed “Berber pizza.” This cultural encounter blends music, food and warm village hospitality on the edge of the dunes.

Set out on a camel trek over the rippling Erg Chebbi dunes, hearing sand hush beneath padded hooves as the sky warms to sunset over the Sahara. The light softens the dunes to rose and gold—perfect for quiet contemplation and photographs.

Arrive at a comfortable desert camp, share mint tea, and later stargaze beside the campfire. Your hosts introduce Amazigh traditions that make a night in the Sahara both serene and soul-stirring.

Walk the canyon floor of the Todra Gorge, where sheer limestone walls tower high above a cool, palm-fringed wadi. The scale is dramatic, the palette warm sandstone, and the air crisply refreshing.

Learn how water carved this landscape and sustained oasis life for centuries. It’s an easy, photogenic stroll with time to pause for photos and reflection amid Morocco’s most iconic rock scenery.

Join a guided walk in Skoura’s palm groves, following age-old irrigation channels between date palms, figs and pomegranate. Hear how oasis farming shaped this “oasis of a thousand kasbahs.”

Step inside the storied Kasbah Amridil—a symbol of the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs—to see restored rooms and heirlooms from a 17th-century stronghold. Break for a relaxed picnic among the palms, savoring tranquil views and local produce.

Explore Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO-listed ksar of sunbaked earthen towers rising above the Ounila River. Wander narrow alleys past fortified granaries and family homes built from rammed earth and straw.

Hear how caravans once traded salt and spices here, and how the site later starred in films from Lawrence of Arabia to Gladiator. Climb to the agadir for sweeping Ounila Valley views.

Hike to the Amazigh village of Aremd along High Atlas footpaths shaded by cherry and walnut trees, following a tinkling irrigation channel and pausing at a small waterfall for fresh orange juice.

Arrive at a family guesthouse for a home-cooked lunch—slow-simmered tagines, warm bread and mountain herbs—shared with views across terraced fields. This is authentic mountain hospitality, rich in warmth and story.

Unwind in a traditional hammam, Morocco’s communal bathhouse. In the steam-filled chamber, therapists apply savon noir and kessa scrub to purify skin and restore tired muscles after mountain walks.

Rooted in daily life and ceremony, this centuries-old ritual offers deep relaxation and cultural insight—an intimate pause that connects body, place and tradition.

Visit a women’s argan oil cooperative to see the craft of cracking kernels, stone milling and pressing that produce Morocco’s “liquid gold”. The nutty aroma fills the room while artisans share techniques passed down through generations.

Learn the difference between culinary and cosmetic oils, taste a drizzle with warm bread, and hear how this social enterprise supports rural livelihoods and preserves argan forests.

Shop the souk with a chef during a market-to-table cooking class, selecting herbs, olives and spices like ras el hanout and preserved lemons. Learn to balance sweet, sour and spice in classic salads and tagines.

Under friendly instruction, simmer, season and plate before you enjoy the fruits of your labour over lunch. This hands-on session reveals the rhythms and aromas of Moroccan home cooking.

Gather for a welcome dinner in a traditional riad setting, dining beneath zellij tiles and lantern light as platters of fragrant tagines and warm breads arrive. Flavors are bright, slow-cooked and generously spiced.

Break the ice, share first impressions and meet your tour leader, who outlines the days ahead and offers tips on local etiquette, cuisine and culture.

Celebrate your journey with a convivial farewell dinner, pairing classic Moroccan flavours with contemporary flair in the Gueliz district. Expect seasonal salads, tender tagines and local sweets with mint tea.

Swap photos, favorite moments and future plans as you share stories and toast the journey—a fitting close to a richly textured Moroccan adventure.

Unwind with a sunset cocktail on the Hotel Sahrai terrace, gazing across rooftops to the views over Fez el-Bali. As the call to prayer rolls over the city, the medina glows in copper and rose.

This atmospheric pause offers refined hospitality and a striking vantage on the old city. Optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Clip-clop through Marrakech by calèche ride to the cobalt oasis of Jardin Majorelle, where bamboo, cacti and tranquil pools frame pavilions painted in iconic Majorelle blue. Botanical calm contrasts the medina’s lively tempo.

Stroll shaded paths and explore the site’s artistic legacy linked to Jacques Majorelle and Yves Saint Laurent. Optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Step inside the restored Ben Youssef Madrasa to admire zellij and carved cedar around a serene courtyard—an exquisite window into Quranic scholarship. Continue to the Marrakesh Museum in a 19th-century palace showcasing ceramics, textiles and jewelry.

These complementary visits deepen your understanding of Moroccan artistry and urban heritage. Optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.