After breakfast, join your private driver guide to discover Casablanca. Stops include the Hassan II Mosque – one of the largest in the world. Partially suspended above the sea and fitted with a retractable roof that opens on special days of worship, this feat of architecture pays tribute to the former King of Morocco.
Enjoy a stroll along the Corniche Ain Diab, the city’s seaside promenade, before arriving at the Habous Quarter, renowned for its colour-filled shops and artisans.
After exploring Casablanca, travel one hour north to Morocco’s seaside capital, Rabat. Visit the Hassan Tower, a 12th-century minaret originally intended to be the largest of its kind. Tour the Royal Palace, the official residence of King Mohammed VI; and wander through the Kasbah of Oudayas. This nearly thousand-year-old fortress now houses blue-and-white streets, gardens and cafes—perfect for a refreshing mint tea or coffee break.
In the late afternoon, depart on a 2.5-hour drive to the city of Fes, where you will enjoy an evening at leisure in your hotel.
Travel time: Driving – 3.5 hours
Start your day with a guided tour of Fes, immersing yourself in its medieval history. Wander through the narrow alleys of Fes Medina, lined with mosques, fountains and food stalls. You’ll also visit Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque and University, one of the world’s oldest universities, and Bou Inania Madrasa, a historic Islamic learning centre.
Finally, explore the famous Chouara Tannery to learn about traditional leather-tanning methods, and wander through the Mellah, the city’s historic Jewish district, to gain a glimpse of the city’s rich Judaica.
Return to the hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure.
Travel with your private driver guide to the historic imperial city of Meknes (about one hour). Begin at Bab Mansour, a grand gate known for its intricate design, before visiting the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, Morocco’s longest-reigning sultan. One of the few Moroccan spiritual sites open to the public, it offers a striking representation of Islamic artistry.
At Place el Hedim, Meknes’ central square, enjoy the lively atmosphere of bustling street markets. Finish today at the Les Celliers de Meknes winery for lunch and a tasting before travelling 90 minutes northwest to Volubilis, an ancient Roman settlement with well-preserved mosaics and ruins that reveal life in a once thriving settlement.
Return to Fes and enjoy the evening at leisure.
Travel time: Driving – four hours
Meknes wine tasting
Depart Fes and journey to Merzouga, venturing deep into the Sahara desert. Stop first in Ifrane, known as the ‘Switzerland of Morocco’ for its alpine architecture, ski slopes and forests. Pass through cedar woodlands and cross the Middle Atlas mountains to the town of Midelt. After a brief pause, descend into the desert and marvel at Erg Chebbi, one of Morocco’s most spectacular ‘Sea of Dunes’.
Arrive in Merzouga, once a historic trading post for spice-laden caravans making the trek toward Timbuktu. Check into your desert camp before mounting a camel or a four-wheel drive to witness a Sahara sunset. Enjoy a traditional Berber meal by the campfire, accompanied by folk music under a canopy of stars.
Travel time: Driving – eight hours
Sahara Desert glamping
Begin your day with a six-hour journey to Todra Gorge, one of Africa’s most spectacular canyons with lush palm groves and towering cliffs.
Travel through the Valley of Roses, passing Kelaat M’Gouna, known for its annual Rose Festival celebrating the springtime harvest. Continue to Ouarzazate, nicknamed the ‘door to the desert’, and explore Atlas Studios, the world’s largest film studio, where productions like Gladiator and The Mummy were filmed.
Finish off the day at Kasbah Taourirt, a 17th-century fortress that once controlled vital trade routes through the Sahara. Return to Atlas Studios, check in to your hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure.
Travel time: Driving – six hours
Continue to Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed village celebrated for its traditional Moroccan mudbrick architecture. In its millennia-long existence, this ancient kasr has served as trading post, fortress and film location for productions like Lawrence of Arabia and Game of Thrones.
Later on, venture through the High Atlas Mountains to Marrakech (approximately three hours). Take a walking tour of Djemaa El Fna, the city’s centuries-old square and home to snake charmers, acrobats and street vendors offering freshly squeezed juices.
In the evening, tuck into a Moroccan feast at the hotel.
Travel time: Driving – 3.5 hours
Join your private driver guide to meander through the powder-pink ramparts of the Medina of Marrakech. Lose yourself in the maze of bazaars and haggle for souvenirs in the open-air souks.
Step inside a traditional bakery, where artisans craft msemmen flatbread and pastilla using centuries-old techniques. Discover the workings of a hammam at a traditional Moroccan bathhouse, including the wood-burning furnace at its core. End today at Bahia Palace, a colonial-era building once home to sultans and the French government until the late 20th century.
Spend the evening at leisure, sipping mint tea under the stars or experiencing the city’s electrifying nightlife.
Enjoy today at your leisure. Explore Marrakech’s collection of mosques, gardens and palaces or kick back and enjoy a poolside cocktail.
Wrap up your Moroccan odyssey with a farewell dinner in a traditional riad, sharing memories with your closest companions.
After breakfast, your exclusive Morocco tour comes to an end as you join your private transfer to Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK) for your journey onward.