A Taste of Morocco

Hassan II Mosque • Rabat highlights • Blue City of Chefchaouen

Welcome to Morocco! Explore Casablanca's Hassan II Mosque with its iconic 690-foot minaret. Travel north through Rabat, then continue to the stunning blue-washed streets of Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains. Watch the sunset from the Spanish Mosque.

Roman ruins of Volubilis • Meknes imperial city • Fes medina orientation

Journey south visiting UNESCO-protected Volubilis, the Roman's farthest reach in Africa. Explore Meknes, the smaller imperial city, with its grand Bab al-Mansour gate. Arrive in Fes and visit the Merenid Tombs for panoramic views.

Chouara Tannery • Al Attarine Madrasa • Al-Qarawiyyin University

Spend a full day exploring the oldest imperial city. Navigate the maze-like medina with expert guides. Visit the famous tanneries with their ancient dye pots, the stunning 14th-century madrasa, and Al-Qarawiyyin University, one of the oldest universities in the world.

Middle Atlas mountains • Oasis valleys • Sahara camel trek

Cross Col du Zad pass through cedar forests of the Middle Atlas. See Barbary macaque monkeys and apple orchards. Travel through the Ziz Valley's hidden oases. Reach Erg Chebbi's massive sand dunes and enjoy a camel ride into the desert. Experience a traditional Berber evening at camp.

Desert sunrise • Sandboarding • Khemliya village • Todra Gorge

Wake for desert sunrise and try sandboarding. Visit the traditional Saharan village of Khemliya and experience local drumming. Explore Rissani market with its famous livestock auction. Enjoy the stunning Todra Gorge and relax in its cool river waters.

Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs • UNESCO Aït Benhaddou • High Atlas mountain pass

Travel through the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site Aït Benhaddou with its 11th-century mud-brick kasbah. Climb to the Granary for spectacular views. Cross the High Atlas mountains with views of Mount Toubkal before arriving in Marrakesh.

Koutoubia Mosque • Jemaa el-Fna Square • Souk exploration • Ben Youssef Madrasa

Explore the "Red City" with its red sandstone walls. Visit Koutoubia Mosque and its beautiful gardens. Wander the labyrinth of souks searching for spices, leather goods, and traditional slippers. Experience Jemaa el-Fna Square's vibrant entertainment. Depart in the evening.