Gran Morocco Tour: North to South

Tangier medina • Cascades d'Akchou • Blue City streets

Welcome to Tangier, gateway between Europe and Africa. Explore the hip Zoco Chico square and the medina. Travel to the enchanting blue-washed city of Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains, stopping at beautiful waterfalls. Ascend to the Spanish Mosque for sunset views.

UNESCO Volubilis • Bab al-Mansour • Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail

Visit the UNESCO-protected Roman ruins of Volubilis with merchant homes and intricate mosaics. Explore Meknes's Imperial City and medina. Arrive in Fes and visit the Merenid Tombs for panoramic views of the historic city.

Chouara Tannery • Al Attarine Madrasa • Al-Qarawiyyin University

Full day navigating Fes's maze-like medieval streets. Visit the famous Chouara Tannery with ancient dye pots. Marvel at the 14th-century Al Attarine Madrasa with intricate zellij tilework. Discover Al-Qarawiyyin University, one of the oldest in the world.

Col du Zad pass • Barbary macaques • Erg Chebbi dunes

Cross Col du Zad through cedar forests. Spot Barbary macaque monkeys. Travel through the Ziz Valley's hidden oases. Reach Erg Chebbi's towering sand dunes. Camel trek at sunset followed by traditional Berber music and dinner at camp under the stars.

Desert sunrise • Sandboarding • Khemliya village • Rissani market

Wake for sunrise and try sandboarding on the dunes. Visit traditional Khemliya village with local drumming performances. Explore Rissani's livestock market. Relax in the stunning Todra Gorge and swim in its cool river waters.

Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs • Rose water cooperatives • UNESCO Kasbah

Travel through the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs with families still living in some. Stop in Kelâat M'Gouna to see rose bushes and visit rose water production. Arrive at UNESCO Aït Benhaddou with its stunning 11th-century mud-brick kasbah.

Tizi n'Tichka Pass • Mount Toubkal views • Argan oil cooperative

Ascend the High Atlas mountains with views of Mount Toubkal. Stop at argan oil cooperative to learn traditional extraction methods. Descend into Marrakesh with its dramatic climate change. Evening exploring Jemaa el-Fna Square's vibrant entertainment.

Koutoubia Mosque • Medina souks • Ben Youssef Madrasa

Explore "The Red City" with red sandstone walls and buildings. Visit Koutoubia Mosque and its beautiful gardens. Wander souks searching for spices, leather, and traditional slippers. Admire the intricate zellij tilework of Ben Youssef Madrasa.

Argan forest • Seafront ramparts • Windswept beaches

Travel west through rolling plains and argan tree forests. See goats climbing argan trees. Arrive in coastal Essaouira with its 18th-century ramparts and ocean views. Walk windswept beaches and enjoy fresh seafood. Optional Diabat visit to Jimi Hendrix heritage sites.

Beach stroll • Medina shopping • Majorelle Gardens

Enjoy last moments on Essaouira's beach or shop for final souvenirs. Return to Marrakesh. If time allows, visit the serene Majorelle Gardens with tropical plants and cooling fountains. Depart for airport.