Uncover Morocco’s magic on a 12-day journey. Explore imperial cities, the Sahara Desert, and Marrakech with curated stays and expert guides.
Day by day
The plan as the operator publishes it. Exact timings are confirmed with your booking.
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Day 1 Arrive Coastal Capital
Touch down in Casablanca. Your private driver meets you outside customs and whisks you up the Atlantic coast to Rabat, Morocco’s stately capital. Settle in at your hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure, perhaps take a stroll by the Oudaya Kasbah as the sun sets over the Bou Regreg River. -
Day 2 History & Mint Tea in Rabat, On to Tangier
After breakfast, dive into Rabat’s history with your guide, explore the ancient Chellah necropolis and the scenic Oudaya Kasbah overlooking the sea. Before leaving town, share mint tea and pastries at the picturesque Café Maure on the riverbank, our treat! -
Day 3 Tangier’s Treasures & the Blue City Charm
Wake up in Tangier, the “bride of the north.” Today, a local guide reveals Tangier’s multicultural charms from the bustling Grand Socco market and historic Kasbah Museum to the unique American Legation, home to the famous “Moroccan Mona Lisa” painting. -
Day 4 Rif Mountains to Imperial Fez
Enjoy a relaxed morning in Chefchaouen’s photogenic blue medina. Later, depart through the scenic Rif and Middle Atlas ranges toward Fez. En route, uncover ancient history at Volubilis, a UNESCO-listed Roman city of grand arches and vibrant mosaics with a specialist guide. -
Day 5 Medina Masterclass in Fez
Step back in time on a guided walking tour of Fez el-Bali, the world’s largest living medieval medina. With your expert guide, weave through labyrinthine alleys to see aromatic spice markets, the famed tanneries, and the stunning Bou Inania Madrasa. -
Day 6 Into the Sahara
Leave Fez after breakfast and journey south toward Morocco’s Sahara frontier. Traverse fragrant cedar forests near Ifrane (a Swiss-inspired mountain town) and pause in Midelt for lunch. -
Day 7 Golden Dunes to Ouarzazate
Awake to a magical Sahara sunrise, perhaps from atop a camel! After breakfast in camp, depart the desert, retracing your route via Erfoud. Wind through the dramatic Todra Gorge, where sheer red rock walls tower above a lush palm oasis. -
Day 8 Over the High Atlas to Marrakech
This morning, step into the scenes of Hollywood epics with a visit to Atlas Film Studios in Ouarzazate, where movies like Gladiator and shows like Game of Thrones were filmed. -
Day 9 The Magic of Marrakech
Delve into the sights and sounds of Marrakech with your private guide. Enjoy skip-the-line entry to the cobalt-blue Jardin Majorelle, once Yves Saint Laurent’s creative muse. -
Day 10 Design Your Day – Free Time in Marrakech
A free day, Canadian-style! Enjoy Marrakech at your own pace or add an experience tailored to your interests. You might cook side-by-side with a local chef in a hands-on class, unwind with a soothing hammam spa ritual, hunt for bargains in the souks, or take a day trip to the Atlas foothills. -
Day 11 Casablanca Calling
Savor an early breakfast, then drive north to Casablanca, Morocco’s cosmopolitan seaport. Upon arrival, meet your local guide to tour the breathtaking Hassan II Mosque, an architectural marvel perched over the Atlantic Ocean. -
Day 12 Farewell, Morocco
Enjoy a relaxed morning and one last Moroccan breakfast. When it’s time, your driver will escort you to Casablanca’s Mohammed V Airport for your departure flight. Bon voyage! Meals: Breakfast.
What this holiday includes
Everything the price covers, and what to budget for separately.
Included
14- Accommodation: 01 night in Rabat with bed and breakfast.
- 01 night in Tangier with bed and breakfast.
- 01 night in Chefchaouen with bed and breakfast.
- 02 nights in Fez with bed and breakfast.
- 01 night in Merzouga with a bed, dinner, and breakfast.
- 01 night in Ouarzazate with a bed, dinner, and breakfast.
- 03 nights in Marrakech with bed and breakfast.
- Transportation: All private transfers and ground transportation in a modern A/C vehicle with an English-speaking driver (includes 4×4 jeep transport to/from the Sahara camp).
- Guiding: Local, licensed English-speaking guides in Rabat, Tangier, Chefchaouen, Meknes/Volubilis, Fez, Marrakech, and Casablanca. (Your private driver provides general commentary and assistance throughout.)
- Sightseeing: Guided tours and entrance fees to all included attractions per itinerary (e.g., Chellah, Oudaya Kasbah, Volubilis, Atlas Studios, Majorelle Garden, Hassan II Mosque exterior, etc.).
- Signature Experiences: Mint-tea ritual at Café Maure, hands-on pottery workshop in Fez, Sahara camel trek & luxury glamping, and a horse-drawn koutchi carriage ride in Marrakech.
- Meals: Daily breakfast at hotels; 2 lunches (Fez, Marrakech) and 2 dinners (desert camp, Ouarzazate) as indicated. (Vegetarian and special diets can be accommodated with advance notice.)
- Support & Comfort: Bottled water provided each day in the vehicle, all service charges & local taxes included, and 24/7 emergency assistance from our teams in Canada and Morocco.
- Digital Docs: Personalized e-travel guide with a packing list, tipping guidelines, and cheat-sheets for your destinations in Canadian English.
Not included
8- International airfare to/from Morocco.
- Morocco entry visa (not required for Canadian passport holders at present).
- Meals and beverages not specified above (e.g., most lunches, dinners not listed).
- Optional activities and personal expenses (e.g, spa treatments, additional tours, etc.).
- Gratuities for drivers and guides (at your discretion – as a guideline, ~CAD $10–15 per person per day).
- Hassan II Mosque interior tour (~CAD $24) unless pre-arranged.
- Travel insurance (highly recommended for all travelers).
- Early check-in / late check-out at hotels (can be arranged at additional cost).
Prices
Per person, by hotel standard and travel season. The operator publishes these rates; we confirm the exact cost for your dates before anything is booked.
| Occupancy | Silver Package |
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| Triple occupancy | USD 2,695 |
| Double occupancy | USD 3,075 |
| Solo traveler | USD 5,245 |
| Occupancy | Golden Package |
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| Triple occupancy | USD 2,990 |
| Double occupancy | USD 3,355 |
| Solo traveler | USD 5,890 |
| Occupancy | Diamond Package |
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| Triple occupancy | USD 3,660 |
| Double occupancy | USD 3,980 |
| Solo traveler | USD 7,560 |
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