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Embark on an in-depth discovery of Morocco, from the High Atlas Mountains to the vast Sahara. Enjoy lunch with a local family on their farm, ride camels across desert dunes, and explore hidden gems like Fes’ medinas and Ait Benhaddou, while immersing in Morocco's captivating backcountry.
Departs April - December 2026 & January - November 2027. Exclusive PHT discount of $50 pp is already reflected in the advertised price.
Advertised price is based on per person, twin share and for January 2027 departure dates. Other departure departures available for a surcharge. Pricing correct as of 3 February 2026.
Inclusions
Intimate group experience, with no more than 14 travellers
13 nights in 4-star hotel and boutique riad accommodation
Spend one night under the stars in a luxury desert camp in the Sahara
Breakfast daily, 3 lunches and 6 dinners
Fully escorted tour, with English-speaking guide throughout
Dedicated coach transportation throughout
Itinerary
Day 1 - Casablanca Hotel: New Hotel Wellness and Spa Casablanca or Similar Welcome to Morocco! Upon arrival, please make your way to the starting point hotel. Your Tour Leader will welcome you during a welcome meeting in the evening. The rest of the evening is at leisure. Special Information: Airport transfers are not included. Transfers can be booked via the transfer portal in your Traveller Hub (additional charges apply).
Day 2 - Casablanca to Rabat to Chefchaouen Hotel: Hotel Parador Chefchaouen or Similar Meals: Breakfast After breakfast, visit one of Casablanca’s most impressive sites, the Hassan II Mosque (open to non-Muslims). Then travel to Rabat for a short orientation tour before continuing to Chefchaouen, set in the Rif Mountains and known for its blue-washed medina, red-tiled roofs, artistic doorways and kasbah gardens. Enjoy the evening at leisure. Inspiring Highlights: Hassan II Mosque; Orientation tour of Rabat Special Information: Travel time today is approximately 6 hours.
Day 3 - Chefchaouen Hotel: Hotel Parador Chefchaouen or Similar Meals: Breakfast Enjoy a guided tour of Chefchaouen, taking in the blue medina, local markets, Grand Mosque and Ras el Ma waterfall. The afternoon is free to sample local cuisine, shop for souvenirs, or explore the Kasbah (paid locally). Evening at leisure. Inspiring Highlights: Chefchaouen Medina; Grand Mosque; Ras el Ma Waterfall; Kasbah Optional Tour - Home-cooked dinner at a local family guesthouse (paid locally): Enjoy authentic Moroccan dishes and learn about local hospitality (approx. 7pm, 2–3 hours; times subject to change).
Day 4 - Chefchaouen to Volubilis to Fes Hotel: Hotel Riad Al Makan or Similar Meals: Breakfast After breakfast, travel to the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, Morocco’s foremost Roman site and a UNESCO World Heritage Site (1997). Enjoy a guided tour of the ruins and admire the impressive mosaics. Continue to Fes and check in late afternoon. The remainder of the day is free. Inspiring Highlights: Volubilis Special Information: Travel time today is approximately 5 hours.
Day 5 - Fes Hotel: Hotel Riad Al Makan or Similar Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Explore Fes, Morocco’s spiritual and cultural heart. Visit Fes el-Bali, the medieval old city, and wander the labyrinth of souks and alleyways where craftsmen work among stalls of fruits, herbs and spices. The afternoon is free to continue exploring before enjoying a Moroccan dinner with your group this evening. Inspiring Highlights: Fes el-Bali; Dar Nejjarine; Arrarine; Tannery
Day 6 - Fes to Midelt to Merzouga Hotel: Riad Madu - Merzouga or Similar Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Leave the city behind and drive south through fertile valleys, cedar forests and rocky mountain landscapes to Midelt, a Berber market town in the High Atlas region. Enjoy an Inspiring Taste lunch with a local family on their farm. Continue to Merzouga, arriving with the dramatic Erg Chebbi dunes as your backdrop. Be welcomed with mint tea before checking in to your traditional riad. Inspiring Highlights: Midelt; Berber local lunch Special Information: Travel time today is approximately 7.5 hours.
Day 7 - Merzouga to Sahara Desert Camp Hotel: Sahara Sunny Luxury Camp - Merzouga or Similar Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Experience the iconic Erg Chebbi dunes. Leave your larger bags at the riad and ride camels towards the edge of the Sahara at sunset. Tonight is an Inspiring Stay in a desert camp, enjoying local cuisine, music, drumming, Berber stories and dancing under the stars around an open-air fire. Inspiring Highlights: Sahara Desert Camp Special Information: Tents include raised beds and private bathrooms. If you prefer not to ride a camel, 4WD transfers may be available (approx. 110 EUR per group of 5, arranged and paid locally).
Day 8 - Sahara Desert to Todra Gorge to Dades Valley Hotel: Riad BaHammou - Boumalne Dades or Similar Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Start the day with a sunrise camel ride back across the dunes to the riad. Continue to Todra Gorge, where towering orange limestone walls rise dramatically around the narrow canyon—enjoy a short walk through the gorge. Then travel on to the Dadès Valley and settle into a traditional locally owned kasbah with spectacular valley views. Dinner with your group this evening. Inspiring Highlights: Sunrise camel ride; Todra Gorge Special Information: Travel time today is approximately 5 hours.
Day 9 - Dades Valley Hotel: Riad BaHammou - Boumalne Dades or Similar Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Spend a full day exploring the Moroccan backcountry. Enjoy a trek through the valley, passing Berber villages and meeting local people along the way. Share lunch with a local family and learn about life in the Dadès Valley. The evening is at leisure. Inspiring Highlights: Dades Valley; Local family lunch Special Information: Today includes a 14–15km trek (approx. 2–3 hours walking) over varied terrain. If you’re unable to join, you may spend the day at the hotel and surrounding area instead. Total experience time is approximately 5.5 hours.
Day 10 - Dades Valley to Aït Benhaddou to Marrakech Hotel: Hotel Opera Plaza - Marrakech or Similar Meals: Breakfast Travel the famous Road of a Thousand Kasbahs. Stop in Skoura to admire the exterior of Kasbah Amridil, then continue to Aït Benhaddou, a striking fortified village and classic example of clay architecture, largely unchanged since the 11th century and featured in films such as Lawrence of Arabia, Game of Thrones and Gladiator. Continue to Marrakech and enjoy free time after check-in. Inspiring Highlights: Skoura; Kasbah Amridil; Aït Benhaddou Special Information: Travel time today is approximately 6 hours.
Day 11 - Marrakech Hotel: Hotel Opera Plaza - Marrakech or Similar Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Begin with a guided tour of Marrakech’s old medina and bustling souks, then visit Bahia Palace and view the Koutoubia Mosque from the outside. Walk through the medina to the vibrant Jamaa el-Fna square. The afternoon is yours to explore—shop the souks, relax, or visit gardens and palaces. This evening, enjoy dinner with your group at one of the restaurants lining the square. Inspiring Highlights: Marrakech Souks; Koutoubia Mosque; Jamaa el-Fna Optional Tour - Cooking class at La Maison Arabe (paid locally): Learn to prepare a Moroccan meal with a dada or chef, then dine on what you’ve made (approx. 2:45pm, 3 hours; times subject to change).
Day 12 - Marrakech to Essaouira Hotel: Hôtel Coté Océan Mogador - Essaouira or Similar Meals: Breakfast After breakfast, travel to Essaouira on the Atlantic coast. Explore the relaxed seaside medina on foot, visit the fishing port, browse shops and art galleries, and choose from the many excellent restaurants (your Tour Leader can recommend options). Special Information: Travel time today is approximately 3 hours.
Day 13 - Essaouira Hotel: Hôtel Coté Océan Mogador - Essaouira or Similar Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Enjoy a morning city tour and visit the fish souk, where you’ll select freshly caught seafood and take it to a local restaurant to be grilled. Visit the fruit and vegetable market to choose salads and sides to accompany your seafood lunch. The afternoon is at leisure to explore the medina, museums, cafés, or watch kite surfers on the waves. Inspiring Highlights: Essaouira city tour; Fish souk Optional Tour - Hammam massage with argan oil (paid locally): Relaxing massage experience (approx. 3pm, 45 minutes plus 15-minute welcome; times subject to change).
Day 14 - Essaouira to Casablanca Hotel: New Hotel Wellness and Spa Casablanca or Similar Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Travel back to Casablanca and enjoy a final dinner with your group this evening. Special Information: Travel time today is approximately 5 hours.
Day 15 - Casablanca Today marks the end of your Morocco tour. Thank you for travelling with Inspiring Vacations.
Itinerary is subject to change.
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