Small Group Tour of Morocco

After a long breakfast you start your day with a deep dive into the myriad of aromas and scents that Fez’ many food markets have to offer. Your guide will take you through the maze of the ancient medina’s countless narrow alleys. During your half-day tour, sample a myriad of different delicacies that are typical to Moroccan cuisine.

Once you’ve enjoyed some food, it’s time to dive into the rich history and culture of the artistic capital of Morocco: see artisan’s shops, visit the famous leather tanneries, copper smiths and dyers who still practice their profession the same way their ancestors did in medieval times.

In the afternoon, you will have free time to explore the city further on your own. Maybe you want to visit the souks and get some souvenirs for your loved ones back home? Maybe you want to relax in one of the many cafés and just watch the day go by, as locals go about their business and the sun slowly starts to paint the city walls in its warm, soft evening glow.

Today, you embark on your journey to the world's largest desert: the Sahara!

Out of the window, you'll spot the tents of nomadic shepherds and their herds of goats and sheep. You get to snap amazing pictures at the magnificent gorges of Ziz Valley, see towering palm trees as your drive past oasis and start to feel a real desert vibe, when you spot the little mud villages along the road. Our destination is Merzouga - a little desert village next to the breathtaking „sea of sand“, Erg Chebbi.

Here we change to a special mode of transportation: let's take a sunset camel ride through the majestic sand dunes of the Sahara! When you finally arrive at your desert camp, you are greeted by a meal by the campfire, accompanied by live music from the local Berber tribes. As you look up, you see a starry night sky like you’ve never seen before.

Wake up early to catch the magnificent sunrise from the top of the dunes. After this magical moment and taking breakfast, we get on the jeeps and head to the village of Khamlyia, where we'll find out more about life in rural Morocco. We're invited to drink traditional mint tea while we listen to the local youth playing Gnawa African music.

We continue towards the majestic High Atlas Mountains. As the mountains get taller and the valleys deeper, we reach the famous Todra gorge - a deep cut in the rocky, yellow mountains, with vertical walls over 400 meters high. We stop in several different spots, so that you get to discover the Todra gorge from different perspectives, including a short walk in an almost 16km long oasis.

Next, you head to the small desert town of Ouarzazate. It might not look like it - but this is the Hollywood of Morocco! Series like Game of Thrones and movies like „The Mummy“ were shot here. After today’s long drive, you’re happy to fall asleep right away, otherwise you might turn into a mummy yourself!

After breakfast at the hotel, we take you to the residence Kasbah Taourirt. You will be amazed by its decor! And as today it's all about movies, you will visit the film studio Atlas Sudios. Over 200 movies have been filmed here and it is the world's largest film studio by area.

Now it’s time to leave Ouarzazate and continue to one of the architectural highlights of the trip. The UNESCO World Heritage Site Ait Ben Haddou might look familiar to you. The magnificent Kasbah, a mud-built fortress dating back to the 11th century, was an important stop along the trans-saharan caravan route to Marrakesh. Because of its unique appearance, it featured in many movie and TV productions, such as „Gladiator“, „Game of Thrones“ and many, many more. We enjoy lunch on a terrace facing the ancient Kasbah.

Later, we arrive in the „Red City“, Marrakesh! Your hotel is located in a lively and trendy part of town that offers many bars and restaurants that you can explore with your fellow travellers.

Today you will finally explore Morocco’s most famous city - Marrakesh! In the red medina you are greeted by a sensory overload of sounds, aromas and colours. During your half-day tour, your guide will show you the hidden sides of Morocco’s former capital: Among other things you are going to visit the Bahia palace, the Saadien tombs and a local Moroccan bakery.

Your guide will end the tour on the city’s main square, the famous Jemaa El Fna Square: You see snake charmers hypnotizing cobras with their flutes, vendors selling local products and of course many, many market stalls and open-air restaurants. Maybe you want to be adventurous and try the local delicacy: snails!

You’re free to explore on your own for the rest of the day. What about checking the most famous garden of Marrakesh, the Instagram favourite Jardin Majorelle? Or maybe you want to treat yourself to a relaxing spa experience at a traditional Hammam (Turkish bath), complete with massage and a steamy sauna? (optional)

Today, you will learn how to impress your friends back home with some authentic Moroccan cooking skills! You visit the Amal Association, an organization dedicated to empower disadvantaged women by training them in all aspects of the restaurant industry, so they can become financially independent. You get to meet the trainees and chefs, learn about their lives and have a fun and insightful cooking class with them. After this, you’ll be an expert on Moroccan spices and the ins and outs of how to make authentic tagine!

The afternoon is free for you to further explore the city, maybe make some last purchases to bring back home (do you own a Moroccan tea set yet?). In the evening, meet up with your fellow travellers for a sweet dessert at Jemaa El Fna Square and talk about all the unforgettable memories you created over the last 8 days.

Today is your last day in Morocco. After breakfast, you say goodbye to your new-found friends. With many unforgettable memories and newly acquired cooking skills, you embark on your journey home. We hope to see you again next time!

Or maybe you want to extend your stay for a few days? Maybe you feel like unwinding at the beach after a trip so packed with new experiences? Why not book our extension and spend some relaxed days at the beach in Essaouira? The town is famous for its trendy vibe and is one of Morocco’s best surfing spots!