Overnight in Marrakesh
Day 2
Marrakesh: Palaces,
Gardens & Artisan
Traditions
Discover
one
of
Morocco's
four
impe
-
rial
cities
through
its
magnificent
monuments
and
lively
medina.
Visit
the
exquisite
Bahia
Palace,
peaceful
historic
gardens,
and
the
iconic
Jemaa
el-Fnaa
square
before
ventur
-
ing
into
the
artisan
quarters.
Accompanied
by
a
local
expert,
meet
craftsmen
whose
families
have
pre
-
served
traditional
skills
in
woodwork
-
ing,
leatherwork,
ceramics,
metal
engraving,
and
textile
weaving
for
generations,
offering
a
fascinating
glimpse
into
Morocco's
living
artistic
heritage.
Overnight in a luxury
Sahara camp
Day 5
Sunrise over the Sahara &
Journey to Fes
Wake
early
to
witness
the
magical
sunrise
over
the
dunes
before
depart
-
ing
the
desert.
Travel
through
the
lush
Ziz
Valley,
cedar
forests,
and
the
scenic
Middle
Atlas
Mountains,
pass
-
ing
traditional
villages
and
ever-
changing
landscapes
on
your
way
to
Fes,
Morocco's
oldest
imperial
city
and
one
of
the
great
cultural
capitals
of
the Islamic world.
Overnight in the Dades
valley
Day 4
Todra George & The Sahara
Desert
Travel
through
palm-filled
oasis
towns
to
the
spectacular
Todra
Gorge,
where
sheer
limestone
cliffs
create
one
of
Morocco's
most
impressive
natural
landscapes.
Continue
to
Merzouga,
the
gateway
to
the
Sahara,
where
you
will
exchange
your
vehicle
for
a
camel—or
comfortable
4×4—for
the
journey across the golden dunes.
Arrive
at
your
luxury
desert
camp
in
time
to
watch
the
changing
colors
of
the
Sahara
at
sunset
before
enjoying
traditional
Moroccan
cuisine,
local
music,
and
an
unforgettable
evening
beneath
one
of
the
clearest
night
skies
in the world.
Day 1
Arrival in Marrakesh
Welcome
to
Morocco.
Upon
arrival
in
Marrakesh,
you
will
be
met
and
trans
-
ferred
to
your
carefully
selected
riad
or
boutique
hotel.
Depending
on
your
ar
-
rival
time,
begin
discovering
the
leg
-
endary
"Red
City,"
where
bustling
souks,
elegant
courtyards,
fragrant
gardens,
and
centuries-old
architec
-
ture
provide
the
perfect
introduction
to
Morocco's vibrant culture.
Overnight in Marrakesh
Day 3
Across the High Atlas
Mountains to Ait Ben
Haddou & the Dades Valley
Leave
Marrakesh
behind
as
you
cross
the
spectacular
High
Atlas
Mountains
via
the
scenic
Tizi
n'Tichka
Pass.
Along
the
way,
enjoy
a
home-cooked
lunch
with
a
Berber
family,
sharing
tradi
-
tional
recipes
while
learning
about
life
in the mountain villages.
Continue
to
the
magnificent
UNESCO
World
Heritage
Site
of
At
Ben
Haddou,
Morocco's
most
celebrated
fortified
village,
before
traveling
through
the
fragrant
Valley
of
Roses
to
the
dra
-
matic landscapes of the Dades Valley.
Overnight in Fes
Day 6
Fes: Morocco›s Spiritual &
Cultural Heart
Spend
the
day
exploring
the
remark
-
able
medina
of
Fes,
a
UNESCO
World
Heritage
Site
that
has
remained
re
-
markably
unchanged
for
centuries.
Wander
through
its
maze
of
narrow
streets,
admire
beautifully
restored
madrasas
and
historic
monuments,
visit
the
famous
Chouara
Tanneries,
and
discover
workshops
where
arti
-
sans
continue
centuries-old
traditions
of
pottery,
wood
carving,
brasswork,
embroidery,
and
weaving.
Throughout
the
day,
your
guide
will
bring
the
city's
extraordinary
history
and
cultural
legacy to life.
Overnight in Fes
Day 7
Volubilis, Meknes &
Chefchaouen
Wake
early
to
witness
the
magical
sunrise
over
the
dunes
before
depart
-
ing
the
desert.
Travel
through
the
lush
Ziz
Valley,
cedar
forests,
and
the
scenic
Middle
Atlas
Mountains,
pass
-
ing
traditional
villages
and
ever-
changing
landscapes
on
your
way
to
Fes,
Morocco's
oldest
imperial
city
and
one
of
the
great
cultural
capitals
of
the Islamic world.
Overnight in Chefchaouen
Day 8
Chefchaouen to Rabat
Enjoy
a
leisurely
morning
in
Chefchaouen,
perhaps
exploring
its
quiet
lanes
before
departing
for
Rabat,
Morocco's
elegant
capital.
Rich
in
his
-
tory
yet
refreshingly
relaxed,
Rabat
blends
grand
monuments
with
leafy
boulevards and Atlantic charm.
This
afternoon,
discover
some
of
the
city's
highlights,
including
the
impres
-
sive
Hassan
Tower,
the
Mausoleum
of
Mohammed
V,
the
picturesque
Kasbah
of
the
Udayas
overlooking
the
Atlantic
Ocean,
and
its
peaceful
Andalusian Gardens.
Overnight in Rabat
Day 9
Rabat at leisure
Enjoy
a
slower
day
to
appreciate
Morocco's
capital
at
your
own
pace.
Wander
through
Rabat's
atmospheric
medina,
visit
local
galleries
and
cafés,
stroll
along
the
oceanfront
prome
-
nade,
or
simply
relax
and
reflect
on
your
journey
through
one
of
North
Africa's most fascinating countries.
For
those
interested,
an
optional
ex
-
cursion
to
the
magnificent
Hassan
II
Mosque
in
Casablanca
can
be
ar
-
ranged,
offering
the
opportunity
to
ad
-
mire
one
of
the
largest
and
most
impressive
mosques
in
the
world
be
-
fore returning to Rabat.
Overnight in Rabat
Day 10
Departure
After
breakfast,
transfer
to
Rabat–Salé
Airport
or
Casablanca
Mohammed
V
International
Airport
for
your
onward
flight,
bringing
your
unforgettable
Moroccan adventure to a close.