Day 1 Casablanca
Discover the intoxicating sights and sounds of Morocco on this epic adventure through an ancient land. Delve into the intrigue and romance of Casablanca before meeting your travel companions and Travel Director for a Welcome Reception.
Hotel: Hotel Mogador Marina Casablanca or similar
Welcome Reception included
Day 2 Rabat & Meknès
Journey along the coast to the capital, Rabat where you'll embark on a tour of the city which includes views of the grand 17-century Palace and Mausoleum of Mohammed V. Travelling to the imperial city of Meknès, you'll see the grand gate of Bab elMansour, one of the most impressive monumental gateways in North Africa. You'll later arrive in Fes where you can spend the evening at leisure in the country's oldest imperial city enjoying a local meal of fine food and traditional entertainment on an optional Arabian evening experience.
Hotel: Fes Marriott Hotel Jnan Palace or similar
Breakfast included
Day 3 Fes
Join a Local Specialist today to explore the Medina, one of the largest thriving medieval centres in the world. See the Royal Palace and Dive Into Culture during a visit to the round dye-pits and tanneries, revealing Morocco's ancient leathercraft. Later, you can admire traditional Moroccan handiwork during a visit to a carpet cooperative. Join your companions this evening for a special opportunity to Connect With Locals over dinner for a Be My Guest experience, featuring Moroccan specialities served with wine in a traditional riad.
Hotel: Fes Marriott Hotel Jnan Palace or similar
Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 4 Erfoud
Travel south and stop for a lunch in Midelt, a market town set within the high plains between the Middle and High Atlas mountain ranges. Continuing along the palm-fringed Ziz Valley and past the Tafilalt oasis, we arrive in the oasis town of Erfoud, regarded as the 'Gateway to the Sahara'. Its golden façades and towering dunes have made it a popular location for filmmakers for decades.
Hotel: Kasbah Hotel Xaluca Arfoud or similar
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
Day 5 Tinghir the Dades Valley
Now travelling west, you'll arrive in Tinghir, one of the most beautiful oases in southern Morocco and home to the ruins of the ancient Glaoui palace. We continue through part of the Todra Gorge and cut through the mountains for one of the most dramatic views in the country. Here we will overnight at one of Trafalgar's Stays With Stories, Xaluca Dades, surrounded by panoramic views of the Atlas Mountains.
Hotel: Dades Xaluca Hotel or similar
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
Day 6 Marrakesh
Blending effortlessly into the arid landscape, Ouarzazate has provided a backdrop for such famous movies as 'Lawrence of Arabia', 'Cleopatra' and 'Gladiator'. See the UNESCO-listed fortified village of Aït Ben Haddou in the High Atlas Mountains and continue through the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass to Marrakesh - the 'Red City'. Like many other former imperial cities in Morocco, Marrakesh comprises an old fortified city - the Medina - and an adjacent modern city. Marrakesh is home to Morocco's largest traditional souk (market) where you may wish to spend some time learning the art of haggling.
Hotel: Le Méridien N'Fis Marrakesh or similar
Breakfast included
Day 7 Marrakesh
Visit the ornate Bahia Palace during a city orientation with your Local Specialist and spend some time soaking up the energy of Djemaa el Fna Square in the Old Quarter with its palm readers, storytellers and snake charmers. Spend the rest of the afternoon lingering in one of the city's beautiful gardens, discover the vibrant arts and culture scene or consider indulging in a traditional Hammam. And an experience not to be missed, meet the inspiring ladies of a local women’s cooperative over tea and snacks on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience.
Hotel: Le Méridien N'Fis Marrakesh or similar
Breakfast included
Day 8 Essaouira
Onward to the laid-back shores of Essaouira this morning. Stopping en route, we Dive Into Culture to visit a cooperative involved in creating cosmetics from traditional ingredients. Consider a delicious seafood lunch and enjoy some free time before joining a city tour of the UNESCO-listed Medina, the walled Jewish Quarter and Skala fortress. Spend the rest of the evening at leisure.
Hotel: Atlas Essaouira & Spa
Breakfast included
Day 9 Casablanca
This morning we journey north and return to Casablanca where we will enjoy views of the magnificent Hassan II Mosque, built for the late King's 60th birthday celebrations. Later, we join our Travel Director and companions for a Farewell Dinner to celebrate an unforgettable voyage of discovery.
Hotel: Hotel Mogador Marina Casablanca
Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 10 Departure
After breakfast it's time to say farewell to your newfound friends. Not ready to return home quite yet? Enquire with our Sales team about extending your stay!
