Have a drink or dinner at Rick’s Café made famous in the movie Casablanca. Spend the night in Morocco’s capital city before visiting the Hassan II Mosque, Casablanca’s major landmark. See the citadel at El Jadida (Mazagao) then follow the beautiful coastline to Oaulidia, the epitome of tranquil living. Proceed to the picturesque fishing village of Essaouira and on to the Red City of Marrakesh, an enchanting palm oasis and cultural center set against the snow-capped peaks of the Atlas Mountains. Your expedition concludes in Ouirgane and Agafay.
Language
Arabic
Time Zone
GMT +1
Currency
Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Average Temp
64° F
Morocco Expedition
Camels, Kasbahs, and Couscous
Inspire Your Expedition with Our Sample Itinerary
Day 1 – CASABLANCA, MOROCCO
Arrive in Casablanca
- Private transfer to hotel
- Dinner at Rick’s Café (optional)
Accommodations: Hotel Le Doge
Day 2 – CASABLANCA / EL JADIDA
Morning visit to Hassan II Mosque
City tour of El Jadida
Accommodations: Riad Dar Malaika
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 – EL JADIDA / OUALIDIA / ESSAOUIRA
Drive along the coast
- Lunch in Oualidia
- Explore local shops and relax in Essaouira
Accommodations: L’Heure Bleu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4 – ESSAOUIRA
City tour of Essaouira
- Walk along the ramparts
- Visit a local wood carving workshop
- Sidi Mohammed ben Abdallah
Accommodations: L’Heure Bleu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5 – ESSAOURIA / MARRAKESH
Wine tasting & lunch in Val D’Argan
Visit a women’s argan co-op
Sunset at the famous Djemaa El Fna Square
Accommodations: La Maison Arabe
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 6 – MARRAKESH
City tour of Marrakesh
- Bahia Palace & Saadian Tombs
- Koutoubia Mosque & Dar El Bacha Palace
- Street food tour
- Shopping in Marrakesh souks
Accommodations: La Maison Arabe
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 7 – MARRAKESH
Observe a workshop with traditional crafts: pottery, metal works,
textiles, tapestry or leather works
Visit a gallery of antiquities
Accommodations: La Maison Arabe
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 8 – MARRAKESH
Explore “New Marrakesh”
- Gueliz and Hivernage neighborhoods
- Yves Saint Laurent Museum and Majorelle Gardens
- Cooking class at La Maison Arabe Cooking School
- Dinner with a local family
Accommodations: La Maison Arabe
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 – MARRAKESH / OUIRGANE VALLEY (HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS)
Optional stop at Kasbah Tamadot for lunch
Cycle, enjoy the pool or relax at the spa
Observe traditional bread baking
Accommodations: Domaine de La Roseraie
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 10 – OUIRGANE
Explore a local market & select fresh produce for the Cooking Class
Visit Tinmel Mosque
Accommodations: Domaine de La Roseraie
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 – OUIRGANE VALLEY / AGAFAY DESERT
Optional activities in Agafay (supplements apply):
- Quad biking, motorbiking and buggy adventures in the desert
- Jet-skiing on Lalla Takerkoust Lake
- Camel ride and dinner under the stars
Accommodations: Inara Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 12 – HOMEWARD BOUND
Private transfer to Marrakesh or Casablanca airport
Meals: Breakfast
Starting at $7,250.00 per person
(two travelers, double occupancy, airfare not included)
Itineraries are customized to travelers’ interests and preferences.
Final prices will vary based on dates of travel and number of travelers.
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When to go:
Year-round (July and August are hot)
What to eat:
Tagine (slow-cooked stew), Couscous (semolina grains), Harira (soup made with legumes)
What to pack:
Light-weight conservative clothing; light jacket or sweater; shawl or scarf; swimwear; comfortable walking shoes; sunscreen, sunglasses, hat; insect repellent; camera equipment; universal adapter
