Join a guided city tour that frames Marrakesh’s icons, from the Koutoubia Mosque to the buzzing lanes feeding into Jemaa el-Fna. Trace dynastic stories and architectural styles as the medina unfolds around you.

Bahia Palace awaits with painted cedar ceilings and zellige courtyards; palace entry is available at additional cost. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Clip-clop across stony plains on a gentle camel ride, tracing old caravan paths through stone-desert vistas. The rhythm and height give a fresh perspective on this lunar landscape.

With the Atlas Mountains on the horizon, the glow of late afternoon is ideal for photos and quiet contemplation. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Explore Morocco’s elegant capital, pausing at the Hassan Tower, the grand 12th-century Almohad minaret that crowns the riverfront plateau. Cross to the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, where guards in ceremonial dress frame the white marble tombs beneath carved cedar and zellige tilework.

Continue to the ornate gateways of the Dar al-Makhzen (Royal Palace) to admire their geometry and craftsmanship. This exterior-focused visit reveals Rabat’s royal heritage; palace entry is not included, preserving the sanctity of the working residence.

Wander the Blue City of Chefchaouen, where lanes washed in cobalt and sky tones glow against the Rif Mountains. Browse artisan doorways and hidden courtyards as cats laze in sunlit stairways and bougainvillea spills over painted walls.

Gather on Place Outa el Hammam by the 15th-century Chefchaouen Kasbah, a fortress with Andalusian echoes. Hear stories of how Jewish and Andalusian refugees shaped the town’s identity and its emblematic palette.

Walk the colonnaded streets of the Roman city of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site set amid olive groves. Your local guide reveals townhouses with intricate mosaic floors and the forum’s stately remains.

Pause at the Triumphal Arch of Caracalla to picture traders and dignitaries arriving from distant provinces. Learn how grain and olive oil powered a frontier economy where Roman order met North African landscapes.

Navigate the labyrinth of the Fes el-Bali medina with a local expert. Pass spice-laden souks, brass workshops and the dazzling Royal Palace gates, whose hammered metalwork and tiles shimmer in the light.

Step inside to visit a carpet co-operative and learn knotting techniques, dyes and tribal motifs. Gain tips on how to shop medina-style, from bargaining etiquette to recognising authentic craftsmanship passed down through generations.

Share a warm welcome during a traditional tea ritual with a desert family. Watch mint sprigs steep as your host performs the elegant pour from height—part artistry, part hospitality—releasing sweet, herbal aromas.

Conversations unfold about seasonal movement, oases, and family life, offering an intimate glimpse of Berber hospitality. The setting—woven rugs, low cushions, and copper trays—turns a simple glass of mint tea poured from a height into a cultural encounter.

Mount up for a sunset camel trek across the saffron-tinted Erg Chebbi dunes. Footsteps hush into the sand as ridgelines glow, perfect for photos and a quiet pause above the vast Sahara.

After dusk, settle into camp for a traditional Berber feast beneath lantern light. Drums, stories, and stargazing beneath the Sahara sky round out a night that feels timeless and far from city clocks.

Walk beneath the Todra Gorge where a cool stream threads between sheer canyon walls. The limestone narrows amplify birdsong and the distant clink of climbers’ gear on the cliff faces.

Continue through date palm groves, following irrigation channels that sustain oasis life. Learn how families cultivate palms, alfalfa and pomegranate in shaded plots, an age-old system tuned to the rhythms of water and rock.

Meet the artisans of the Tatefy women’s co-operative on the edge of the Dades Valley. Share tea and home-baked treats as you hear how traditional skills create income and opportunity close to home.

This MAKE TRAVEL MATTER experience highlights community resilience and the role of women in preserving culinary and craft traditions. Your visit supports training, family wellbeing and a brighter future for local makers.

Learn how kernels become Morocco’s liquid gold at an argan oil co-operative. Watch seeds cracked by hand and paste ground on a stone hand-mill before oil is pressed for culinary and cosmetic use.

Meet the entrepreneurs behind this women-led enterprise and discover how co-ops safeguard argan forests while funding education and independence. Sample textures and aromas that connect ancient trees to modern livelihoods.

Explore the Tiout Oasis by foot, where cool shade and birdsong soften the desert light. Meander along palm-grove paths, passing earthen canals and small plots of herbs, dates and figs tended by local families.

Climb to the hilltop kasbah for a wide-angle view of the oasis unfurling at the foot of the Anti-Atlas. The contrast of rust-red hills and emerald palms makes a striking photo stop and a serene pause.

Survey the adobe ramparts of the Taourirt Kasbah, an emblem of desert-fort architecture where light and shadow sculpt crenellations and narrow lanes. Hear how caravan routes once funneled trade through this strategic outpost.

As you stroll, your guide points out settings that inspired directors to use Ouarzazate as Hollywood desert backdrops, from epics to historical dramas—without stepping into a studio, the city itself tells the story.

Step into Jemaa el-Fna square as stalls sizzle and storytellers gather their circles. Drummers, snake charmers and juice sellers create a living stage where scents of cumin, smoke and orange blossom mingle.

This UNESCO-recognized cultural space shifts with twilight as the call of the muezzin floats from Koutoubia’s minaret. It’s the city’s heartbeat—part theatre, part market—perfect for photos and people-watching.

Dine in a lantern-lit camp amid the Agafay stone desert, where rocky waves stretch toward the Atlas. Low tables, woven rugs and warm spices set the scene for a convivial meal under open skies.

As dusk fades, constellations sharpen above a quiet horizon. A lantern-lit camp dinner here emphasizes stillness and space; linger outside to trace the Milky Way across star-bright skies.

Step inside the Hassan II Mosque to admire a soaring prayer hall of carved cedar, marble and shimmering tilework. Portions of the complex extend over the Atlantic, framing the mosque’s Atlantic-side setting.

Learn about its 210-metre minaret and the modern artisans who realized a royal vision in the 1990s. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Experience a traditional desert music performance in a local cultural house. Percussive grooves on metal castanets and rhythms from a three-stringed lute fill the room as musicians share songs shaped by oasis life.

Hear how melodies carry stories of travel, community and celebration across the sands. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Cook alongside locals in a hands-on cooking class, building a classic tagine with preserved lemons, olives and warm spices. Learn the balance of sweet and savory that defines Moroccan comfort food.

Gather in a local family home to share what you’ve prepared, trading tips on saffron, cumin and ras el hanout as aromas rise from the pot. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Reset in a steamy sanctuary with a traditional hammam ritual. Attendants apply warm black olive soap before a thorough kessa exfoliation, leaving skin cleansed and muscles soothed.

This centuries-old wellness custom blends purification with calm, a restorative pause amid the city’s energy. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Stroll the Atlantic-facing La Corniche, where a sea-breezy promenade curves past palm trees, cafés, and beach clubs. Take in sweeping ocean views and the city’s Art Deco hints, with fishermen casting lines as waves roll beneath the seawall.

Look back along the shoreline to spot the Hassan II Mosque profile etched on the skyline. As light softens, the boulevard’s terraces are perfect for a pause to sip mint tea and watch the sunset over the ocean.

Contiki

• 7 Dinner (D)
• 12 Breakfast (B)
• 1 Lunch (L)

• Marrakesh: A modular trip means fellow travellers will join and leave at various locations. There’ll be some goodbyes, sure, but there’ll also be plenty of hellos with new like-minded travellers.
• Marrakesh: Tipping’s a big deal in Morocco – it’s part of the culture and helps support locals (especially those working in tourism). During your trip, you’ll be expected to tip people like hotel staff, local guides, porters, and restaurant crews. To keep it simple (and avoid the awkward maths), your Trip Manager will organise a tipping kitty. On Day 1, they’ll collect $100 USD (or local equivalent in MAD), to cover group service tips along the way. Heads-up: this doesn’t include a tip for your Trip Manager.

• Rabat: Stroll around the Moroccan capital and check out the Hassan Tower and Dar al-Makhzen: the official royal palace. (entry not included) 
• Chefchaouen: Morocco’s ‘blue pearl’ is one of the world’s most Instagrammable places. Marvel at the medina of turquoise, azure and sky blue.   
• Volubilis: See another side to colourful Morocco, as you explore the Ancient Roman ruins at this archaeological site. 
• Fes: Get to know the city through the eyes of a local. See the Medina, Royal Palace, and visit a co-operative for handmade carpets. 
• Erfoud: Stay at an authentic Moroccan hotel that’s like an oasis in the desert, with a pool, aircon, and sun loungers. 
• Merzouga: Stay at a luxury desert camp, equipped with a pool, hot showers, air con, and a lounge area inside tents.  
• Ouarzazate: Enjoy a traditional tea ritual with a nomad family. It’s a hallmark of Moroccan hospitality.   
• Merzouga: Saddle up and get ready for a sand-filled adventure atop an actual camel. A total bucket list moment! 
• Todra Gorge: Nestled in the divine beauty of the Dades Valley, we’ll meet the women of Tatefy to listen to their stories and enjoy their tea and cakes.
• Ouarzazate: Get to know the local women behind the production of Morocco’s ‘liquid gold’ and see the work being done by this social enterprise.
• Marrakesh: Step into the heart of the action in this bustling square. Get a taste of local life and do a bit of people watching.