We invite you to travel with us in this 8-day, 7-night trip to explore the culture of the beautiful country of Morocco! Our travel includes experiences like: attending a dinner and drums party around a fire in the desert, learning about the nomadic lifestyle of the desert people, and visiting the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco. Come and discover the cities of Marrakech, Fez and Casablanca. You can also register for an optional cooking class where you’ll learn about, prepare, and eat authentic Moroccan dishes! This trip is fully hosted by us so you don’t have to worry about a thing. Experience the adventure and the uniqueness of this amazing country.
“Morocco is an enchanting country, full of delicious food, tasty mint tea, winding markets and some of the most welcoming people in the world. The geography varies a lot throughout the country. You can easily be in the middle of a big city hearing the call to prayer from minarets surrounding you and then to the middle of the gorgeous Atlas Mountains by afternoon (where many movie stars have spent countless hours on film sets!). Morocco is certainly one of the hidden gems of this world!” - Jess D, a past traveler and CSU Alumni
We arrive/depart at Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport (CMN)
Top Rated
At all accommodations and airports
As indicated in the itinerary
By private bus
English-speaking
From Sunlight Tours
We are happy to book your airfare for you. If you book airfare on your own, it must be coordinated with us to best arrange transfers to/from the airport. Airfare needs to be paid upon airfare booking.
As indicated in the itinerary
For guide(s) and driver(s)
including personal expenses and any service/good/gratuities not mentioned as included
This is highly recommended (& required for Rams Travel). To help protect your travel, Sunlight Tours offers options through Yonder (& Rams Travel). Free quotes & special group rates are available.
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Depart the US from various locations to Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport (CMN)
*We can book your airfare for you or you are welcome to book your own. We would like to work with you on your arrival and departure times so that we can best arrange for transfers to and from the airport. All flights will arrive at/depart from Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport (CMN).
A warm welcome to you at Mohamed V Airport in Casablanca! Upon arrival you will then transfer to Marrakech by private vehicle. Here we meet with a local guide for a stroll in the lively Jemaa El Fna Square and experience drum circles, games, henna and so much more! We end the day with a Welcome Dinner and get to know the group. Overnight in top rated local accommodations in Marrakech. (D)
Today we get lost in the Red City (in a good way!) as we explore Marrakech with a local guide. We visit sites including the Bahia Palace, Souk Semmarine Market, a stop at an herbalist and argan oil cooperative (also known as a Berber Pharmacy), Jardin Majorelle, Menara Gardens and Koutoubia Mosque.
**Plus you can take an Optional Authentic Moroccan Cooking Class** This class is held at a local nonprofit that trains disadvantaged women in a professional culinary arts program! (pre-registration required, $50/person)
Overnight in top rated local accommodations in Marrakech. (B, L)
We depart Marrakech and start making our way to the desert through the Tizi n’Tichka Mountain Pass. We will stop at various panoramas on our way to the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. Here we will tour with a local guide whose family has owned the Kasbah for generations! Next stop is Atlas Studios in Ourzazate, where they have filmed many movies and shows including Game of Thrones, The Mummy, The Jewel of the Nile, and Gladiator (to name a few)! Finally, we visit a cooperative where they distill (literal) tons of rose petals to make rose water and rose oil. Overnight at a Kasbah in Dades Valley. (B, L, D)
Today, we leave the valley and head to the desert! Along the way we will see the incredible geological wonders of Monkey Fingers and Todra Gorges as well as the magnificent Tinghir Palm Grove. The desert welcomes us with a visit to the Gnaoua Village, exploring a Nomad camp and lifestyle, camel trekking and a drum circle over a bonfire to end the day. Overnight at a Sahara Desert luxury camp. (B, L, D)
Wake up in the desert and enjoy the magical sunrise over the sand dunes. We depart the desert and head for the mountains! Along the way we will stop at a fossil cooperative and Ziz Palms Oasis – the largest oasis in the world! As we approach the mountains, we will visit the Cedar Forest where we will feed Barbary Macaques (monkeys) and stop in the beautiful small ski town of Ifrane. Overnight in a luxury riad in the heart of Fez. (B, L)
Today, we spend the entire day with a local guide exploring the winding streets of Fez - the spiritual heart of North Africa. We will see the Al Karaouine University (the 1st university in the world!), the Royal Palace, Jewish Quarter, fort, mosaic & pottery studio, leather tanneries, thread and fabric dying, women’s handwoven rug cooperative, and so much more! Overnight in a luxury riad in the heart of Fez. (B, L)
Today, we leave Fez and head back towards the coast. We start by touring the magnificent Roman Ruins, unbelievable intact mosaics in Volubilis, and visit the Holy Village of Moulay Idriss Zerhoune. We continue on to explore the lesser-known Imperial City of Meknes. Finally, we will arrive in the beautiful bustling capital city of Rabat. Here we will explore Kasbah des Oudayas, Andalusian Gardens, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Hassan Tower, and Chellah. We end the day with our Farewell Dinner! Overnight in a luxury riad or dar in Rabat. (B, L, D)
Today, we visit the Magnificent Hassan II Mosque and explore Casablanca. We then travel to the airport for departure home. (B)