2026 Mosaics of Morocco Tour

This morning you’ll head north to Tangier the "bride of the north" where you will visit its highlights. Along the way you’ll stop in Rabat—Morocco’s capital and home to the official residence of the Moroccan royal family. You’ll visit the whitewashed Kasbah des Oudaias, Bab Oudaia and Hassan Tower—the remnants of what was once planned to be the second largest mosque in the world.

Today you will have a private guided tour of Tangier’s medina; visiting the kasbah descend through the labyrinthine roads of the medina through the spice market, Berber market and amongst the craftsmen. Visit the grand Socco and Andrew's church quietly nestled of the busy market square.

Leaving Tangier’s colonial buildings behind and beginning the journey south and up into the Rif Mountains and the charming whitewashed village of Chefchaouen. One of the prettiest destinations in Morocco, this artsy village with its small but delightfully blue-doored, red-roofed medina is a mix of Moroccan and Andalusian influences. This afternoon you’ll drive to Fes in Fes you’ll spend the next three nights in riad.

Today you’ll take a day trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Volubilis, where you’ll go on a guided tour of one of the most well preserved Romans ruin sites in North Africa. To Domaine de la Zouina, one of the region’s premier wineries, for a tour and tasting accompanied by a selection of locally produced goat cheese, dried fruits and olive oil.

This morning you’ll leave Fes behind and journey south through the Middle Atlas and on to the French-built oasis town of Erfoud. Along the way you’ll pass through the pretty town of Ifrane—Morocco’s “Little Switzerland”—and some spectacularly varied scenery—fertile valleys, cedar and pine forests, barren, rocky landscapes and the spectacular Jurassic geography of the Ziz Gorges, including Tafilalt—the largest Saharan oasis in Morocco. You might even catch a glimpse of a Barbary ape—North Africa’s only monkey. In Erfoud you’ll stay the night in a kasbah.

Morning on leisure, after lunch head to Sahara with a stop at workshops—locally known as the Fassiles date back over 350 million years to the Devonian period, when the area was covered by a prehistoric ocean. Also, you’ll visit the Oasis of Hassi El Bid in Merzouga, nourished by natural underground springs that sustain its lush palm groves and small vegetable gardens, creating a vivid contrast with the vast, arid landscape. Here you’ll stay the next two nights in a luxury tent.

This morning you’ll go on an unforgettable 1-hour camel ride the middle of the dunes and discover the undulating golden sand dunes before taking an exhilarating 4WD to visit a local Gnawa tribe in the nearby village of Khalima. The tribe was brought to Morocco from Sudan during slavery times and bought and sold by Arabs, Berbers and Europeans. After a cup of Menth tea with a nomad family you’ll then continue exploring the sand dunes and surrounding communities on a 4x4 excursion.

After waking early to watch the glorious sunrise over the still eastern dunes you’ll ride out of the Sahara and  journey to Boumalen Dades. Along the way you’ll stop in the small town of Tinejdad and visit the Oasis Museum. This group of three restored houses displays Berber antiquities and objects of traditional use collected from various tribes across the country that reflects Jewish heritage by preserving and showcasing artifacts, documents, and cultural elements that highlight the historical presence and contributions of the Jewish community in the region. It offers insights into the daily life, traditions, and history of the Jewish population, contributing to a better understanding of the cultural diversity of the area. In Boumalen  Dades you’ll spend the night in a kasbah.

Today you’ll journey to the ochre-hued city of Marrakech, arriving in the early evening. After leaving Boumalen Dades you’ll pass through Ouarzazate before continuing on to Ait Ben Haddou—a fortified city so famous for its 17th century ksar that it’s been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987. Continue on to Marrakech via the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka (2,260m)—one of the highest drivable passes in Morocco—following the winding roads that lead you from the south’s vast desert plains to the High Atlas’ gorgeous green valleys. In Marrakech you’ll stay the next three nights.

This morning you’ll visit Majorelle Garden, an enchanting oasis in the heart of the city made famous by Yves Saint Laurent, and its small but excellent Berber Museum, a guided tour of Marrakech’s old town, visiting Koutoubia Mosque (exterior only), Bahia Palace, the old Jewish Quarter, Jewish cemetery, Salat al Azma Synagogue that used to serve as a religious school for young boys and the souks. Optional shopping tour in the afternoon

Today you’ll have a tagine cooking experience, during this one of a kind activity in Marrakech. You’ll learn the Darija (Morocco’s local Arabic dialect) for the key ingredients of Morocco’s most famous dish. Then following your teacher’s step-by-step instructions to prepare your very own mouthwatering lunch. This evening you will experience the exotic night life of Marrakech’s main square Jamaa el Fnaa. It comes alive with street performers, storytellers and food stalls.

This morning you’ll travel to the Atlantic Coast’s Essaouira—Morocco’s “Windy City”. This charming seaside town with its fortified walls, fishing harbour, lively markets, long sandy beaches and seagulls is the perfect place to both relax and be active. Along the way you’ll stop at a women’s argan oil co-operative, where you’ll be shown the process of extracting and preparing the oil.  In Essaouira you’ll stay the next two nights in a hotel.

This morning you’ll have a guided tour of Essaouira’s medina, visiting its ramparts, fishing port and fish market, Jewish courter, Bayt Dakira or the House of Memory is a Jewish museum located in the Jewish quarter "Mellah" of Essaouira's old medina in Morocco. The museum aims to be a spiritual space dedicated to the Jewish community of the city and souks. Your afternoon is free to spend as you please; perhaps spend your last full day relaxing at the hammam with a black soap soak, invigorating scrub and relaxing argan oil massage?

Today you’ll leave Essaouira behind and journey to Casablanca. Along the way you’ll follow the Atlantic Coast, passing through Safi—Morocco’s centre of sardine exports—Oualidia, a small seaside village with a protected lagoon and estuary, and El Jadida, a small port city, formerly controlled by the Portuguese and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After lunch you’ll have a private guided tour of a glimpse of Hassan II Mosque the largest mosque in Morocco and the 13th largest in the world.