Morocco and the Agafay Desert trip

Welcome to Morocco! Upon arrival at Casablanca Airport, you will be fast-tracked through immigration and met by your English-speaking guide for a short introductory sightseeing tour. Visit the Hassan II Mosque and learn about its remarkable architecture and cultural significance in Morocco.

In the late afternoon, transfer to Rabat to settle into your accommodation and prepare for the journey ahead. Your guide will review upcoming options for your Morocco travel and help personalize your experiences for the days to come.

Begin your day in Rabat with a guided morning tour along the Bou Regreg, visiting the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, the unfinished Hassan Tower inspired by Marrakech’s Koutoubia, and the Kasbah of the Oudayas with its peaceful gardens.

Continue by private transfer to Chefchaouen and check in to your accommodation. In the afternoon, enjoy a walking tour of the blue medina, discovering whitewashed houses, Bab el Ansar, the famed Ras el Maa spring, and the Rif Sebbanin laundry quarter with its historic hydraulic mills.

Travel from Chefchaouen to Fez via Volubilis and Meknes. After breakfast, visit Volubilis, a UNESCO-listed Roman site set on a hillside of wildflowers and explored by archaeologists since 1915.

Continue to Meknes for lunch, followed by a Moroccan wine and olive oil tasting at a family-owned estate. In the afternoon, explore the Bou Inania Medersa, a beautifully preserved fourteenth-century Islamic school, before continuing to Fez for the evening.

After breakfast, meet your guide at the hotel for a full day of discovery in Fez. Explore Fez el Bali, a UNESCO World Heritage site founded in the ninth century and renowned for its Merinid madrasas and the world’s oldest university.

Enjoy authentic, tailor-made encounters within the ancient medina and its artisan workshops. Highlights include historic madrasas, Bab Boujloud, the winding souks, and the Jewish quarter, with time to observe traditional leather, ceramic, silk, and metal crafts.

Transfer to Fez Saiss Airport for a short domestic flight to Marrakech. Upon arrival, meet your driver and enjoy a scenic 45-minute drive to the rocky Agafay Desert, a memorable stop on your Morocco itinerary.

Settle into nomadic-style tents designed for intimate dining, explore the lunar landscape by camel, and enjoy authentic, tailor-made experiences that connect you with local culture and striking desert scenery.

After breakfast, transfer to Marrakech for a guided visit to the Majorelle Gardens, the Yves Saint Laurent Museum, and the Berber Museum, considered among the best places to visit in Morocco for art and design lovers.

Stroll through the vivid gardens, learn about the designer’s connection to the city, and explore traditional Berber crafts for a deeper cultural insight.

Meet your guide in the hotel lobby for a full day of exploration in Marrakech. Wander through Jemaa el Fna and the bustling souks, enjoying Gnawa music and street performers, then visit the Koutoubia minaret, the Saadian Tombs, and historic Jewish sites, including a synagogue.

Continue to Guéliz to experience its broad avenues, modern cafés, and the lush Jardin Majorelle, restored by Yves Saint Laurent.

Step into a 1950s tradition with a half-day sidecar tour through the Marrakech medina. Once used by police to navigate narrow streets, these classic sidecars offer an authentic, tailor-made way to discover the city and nearby countryside alongside an insider guide who plans the route with you.

The remainder of the day is at leisure, or you may choose to extend your journey with an Agafay Desert experience featuring sunset views, local music, and desert activities.

Join a private cooking class with Chef Tarik at his eco farm in the Amizmiz Valley, just half an hour from Marrakech. Harvest organic produce, learn to work with aromatic herbs, prepare a two-course Moroccan meal, and bake traditional bread before enjoying your creations under the shade of olive trees.

After lunch, continue by private transfer to your hotel in Imlil, where sweeping views of the High Atlas Mountains await.

Explore the High Atlas Mountains on gentle treks suited to all ages, with mule support available for luggage or passengers.

An experienced local guide leads the way, sharing regional history and cultural insight as you enjoy sweeping mountain views and genuine Berber hospitality. Return to the hotel after lunch.

Savor a final morning in the High Atlas Mountains with a guided walk through Berber villages, sweeping views, and a last mint tea shared with locals.

Then enjoy a private transfer to Marrakech Airport, with time for a final stroll through the medina or an optional visit to the Agafay Desert for dramatic landscapes and photos. Our tailor-made service manages all logistics, so you depart relaxed, inspired, and enriched.