After breakfast, you'll be on your way to the city of Chefchaouen, also known as The Blue City. As soon as you approach this city nestled among the Rif Mountains, you’ll see why it got its nickname. Its medina is engulfed by striking hues of blue and intricate door fronts. After checking into the hotel, go for an orientation walk of the ancient medina and then, stop at a local family's house for lunch. You have the rest of the day free to roam around the winding streets and take pictures of this photogenic blue town.

To see what Chefchaouen looks like, check out our video by clicking HERE!

Included:

• Transfers: Tangier - Chefchaouen (approx. 2 hours)
• Activities: Chefchaouen orientation walk; Free time
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch at local family's house
• Accommodation: Boutique hotel

This morning, there'll be a guided walking tour of Fes' medina which is alive with craftsmen, markets, tanneries, and mosques. Pass donkeys piled high with goods and explore the specialty stalls that fill the souks. Stop by a tannery where you can see how animal hides are treated to make the leather goods that Fes is known for. Be forewarned, the tannery has a very distinct odor, but you’ll be provided with fresh mint to keep the smells at bay! Next, visit a ceramics cooperative where you can see potters at work using traditional methods. Lastly, stop at Medersa Bou Inania, one of the city's most beautiful buildings. After lunch as a group, you will have free time to do as you wish and as always, your guide is there to help with anything you might need.

*NOTE: If you do not wish to join the group in any of today's activities, you are welcome to explore on your own. Your guide can offer recommendations.

Included:

• Activities: Fes medina walking tour; Leather tannery; Ceramics cooperative; Free time
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch 
• Accommodation: Riad

Say goodbye to the hustle and bustle of Fes and leave for the simplicity of Midelt. Midelt serves as a stopping point on the way to the Sahara Desert. It is also a great example of a very typical, non-touristy village for some relief from the busy city. As you journey over the Middle Atlas Mountains and into Berber country, you will pass some spectacular scenery as well as small villages that dot the landscape filled with nomads tending to their flocks along the side of the roads. Stop for a couscous demonstration before lunch. Then, onward to Midlet where dinner is included and you have the rest of the night to relax before your Saharan adventure tomorrow.

Included:

• Transfers: Fes - Midelt (approx. 4 hours)
• Activities: Couscous demo; Free time
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch with couscous demo, Dinner  
• Accommodation: Boutique hotel

Today, you will make your way to Ait Ben Haddou, the World Heritage Site and location of a ksar (fortified village) that once stood on the Trans-Saharan caravan route. It is also one of the best-preserved kasbahs (citadel) in the Atlas region. On the way, stop for lunch at Ouarzazate where iconic films such as Lawrence of Arabia and Black Hawk Down were filmed. If time permits, you can stop at the famous Atlas Film Studios. In the afternoon, settle into the hotel right by the kasbah. Afterward, you’ll have the option of taking a walk around the famous kasbah and later, a cooking class/demo to learn the art of making the perfect tagine for dinner.

Included:

• Transfers: Boumalne Dades - Ait Ben Haddou (approx. 3 hours)
• Activities: Kasbah visit; Cooking demo
• Meals: Breakfast, Dinner 
• Accommodation: Boutique hotel

Head to the frenetic city of Marrakech, also known as The Red City. You'll be enticed by the alluring scents of the delectable foods, the brilliant colors of the spice markets, and the sounds of the musicians. On arrival, you'll get settled into your riad and go for a walking tour of Marrakech's never-ending medina. The rest of the afternoon is yours to do as you please. In the evening, we recommend dinner at the famous Djemaa el Fna. When night falls on this square, it transforms into a hive of activity. Henna painters, performers, and storytellers share the square with a street food bazaar, packed with stalls loaded with Moroccan delicacies. While you're there, why not enjoy a few Moroccan pastries with a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice? We suggest finishing your day with a cup of tea at one of the rooftop restaurants overlooking the square.

*NOTE: The medina is a main attraction in Marrakech. Even if you're not an avid shopper, many find it enjoyable to just get lost in the sights, sounds, and smells that consume the souks. If you do not wish to join the group in the medina for shopping, you are welcome to return to the hotel or explore on your own.

Included:

• Transfers: Ait Ben Haddou - Marrakech (approx. 4 hours)
• Activities: Marrakech medina walking tour; Free time
• Meals: Breakfast
• Accommodation: Riad

You have today free to explore the medina for some last-minute shopping in the seemingly endless mosaic of souks. Each is devoted to a separate trade: pottery, woodwork, copper, leather, carpets, and spices. Watch skilled artisans perfect their craft, practice your haggling skills, or take a break from the hustle to sip on a glass of tea or share one last tagine. Or maybe you'll want to visit the well-known Koutoubia Mosque and its 12th-century minaret. Take a stroll through the tropical gardens of the French painter Jacques Majorelle (now owned by Yves Saint Laurent). You might like to check out Palais Bahia, a superb example of Muslim architecture, or the ruins of Palais Badi, reputedly one of the most beautiful palaces in the world in its time. The Saadian Tombs are a recently uncovered gem of the Medina. This evening, if you're drawn back to Djemaa el Fna and its surrounding medina, we suggest a meal at one of the many outdoor restaurants lining the square for a great way to end your adventure.

Included:

• Activities: Free time; Optional activities (at your own expense) 
• Meals: Breakfast
• Accommodation: Riad