Moroccan Spice by Donna McNiel used with permission under CC BY-SA 2.0
once in a lifetime morocco.
Morocco is a land of contrasts, where ancient traditions meet vibrant modern life, and every corner offers a feast for the senses. From bustling markets and colorful medinas to serene deserts and lush oases, Morocco invites travelers to immerse themselves in its rich culture and history. Experience the warmth and hospitality of the Moroccan people, who are as proud of their heritage as they are welcoming to visitors.
Architecture and art flourish throughout the country, from ornate palaces and grand mosques to intricately tiled riads hidden in winding streets. Morocco’s natural beauty is equally striking, with rugged mountains, sweeping desert dunes, and verdant valleys offering breathtaking landscapes for exploration and adventure.
No journey to Morocco is complete without savoring its culinary delights. Indulge in fragrant tagines, couscous, fresh breads, and sweet pastries, paired with refreshing mint tea served with signature Moroccan hospitality. Art, music, and craftsmanship thrive in every corner, offering travelers a chance to witness centuries-old traditions while connecting with contemporary creativity.
A 9-day tour through Morocco is more than a vacation—it’s a journey of discovery, culture, and unforgettable experiences. Whether exploring ancient traditions, wandering spectacular landscapes, or connecting with local artisans, Morocco promises a captivating adventure that will leave you with memories to last a lifetime.
Architecture and art flourish throughout the country, from ornate palaces and grand mosques to intricately tiled riads hidden in winding streets. Morocco’s natural beauty is equally striking, with rugged mountains, sweeping desert dunes, and verdant valleys offering breathtaking landscapes for exploration and adventure.
No journey to Morocco is complete without savoring its culinary delights. Indulge in fragrant tagines, couscous, fresh breads, and sweet pastries, paired with refreshing mint tea served with signature Moroccan hospitality. Art, music, and craftsmanship thrive in every corner, offering travelers a chance to witness centuries-old traditions while connecting with contemporary creativity.
A 9-day tour through Morocco is more than a vacation—it’s a journey of discovery, culture, and unforgettable experiences. Whether exploring ancient traditions, wandering spectacular landscapes, or connecting with local artisans, Morocco promises a captivating adventure that will leave you with memories to last a lifetime.
the itinerary.
Day #1- April 3, 2026
Arive Casablanca
Arive Casablanca
Arrive in Casablanca this morning. After clearing immigration, customs, and collecting your baggage, our representative will greet you outside the Arrival Terminal with a warm welcome.
Begin your Moroccan adventure with a brief sightseeing tour of Casablanca, Morocco’s largest city and its bustling industrial hub. Highlights include the charming old French quarter of Habous, the scenic beaches with their green-blue waters, and the iconic Hassan II Grand Mosque (exterior visit). One of the largest mosques in the world, it can accommodate up to 25,000 worshipers, and its towering minaret is the tallest religious structure globally.
After exploring Casablanca, enjoy a scenic transfer along the coastline to Rabat, taking in the beauty of Morocco’s Atlantic shores along the way.
Note: Casablanca sightseeing is only possible with a morning arrival in the city.
Begin your Moroccan adventure with a brief sightseeing tour of Casablanca, Morocco’s largest city and its bustling industrial hub. Highlights include the charming old French quarter of Habous, the scenic beaches with their green-blue waters, and the iconic Hassan II Grand Mosque (exterior visit). One of the largest mosques in the world, it can accommodate up to 25,000 worshipers, and its towering minaret is the tallest religious structure globally.
After exploring Casablanca, enjoy a scenic transfer along the coastline to Rabat, taking in the beauty of Morocco’s Atlantic shores along the way.
Note: Casablanca sightseeing is only possible with a morning arrival in the city.
Day #2 - April 4, 2026
Rabat, Volubilis, Meknes and Fez
Rabat, Volubilis, Meknes and Fez
After breakfast, you will be met at the hotel for a short tour of Rabat, the capital of Morocco.
You will enjoy a short walk at the Mohammed V Mausoleum. Mosaics rise from the marble floor to a ceiling of gold leaf and hand carved cedar wood, while the three ground-floor tombs are carved from white onyx.
Next to the Mausoleum is the Hassan Tower, which is the towering minaret of the Hassan Mosque built in 1195. The morning ends with a visit of the Kasbah of the Udayas in Rabat's Medina. This fortification is erected on a mountain, overlooking the ocean, and was constructed during the realm of the Almohads.
Inside the Kasbah one can come across Andalusian gardens full of fountains, orange trees, flowers, and palms.
Then on our way to Fez, we will explore the Roman Ruins of Volubilis and the sacred town of Moulay Idriss, Morocco's first Arab conquerors settlement, and Meknes.
We will then continue to Fez for our overnight.
Included Meals: Breakfast
You will enjoy a short walk at the Mohammed V Mausoleum. Mosaics rise from the marble floor to a ceiling of gold leaf and hand carved cedar wood, while the three ground-floor tombs are carved from white onyx.
Next to the Mausoleum is the Hassan Tower, which is the towering minaret of the Hassan Mosque built in 1195. The morning ends with a visit of the Kasbah of the Udayas in Rabat's Medina. This fortification is erected on a mountain, overlooking the ocean, and was constructed during the realm of the Almohads.
Inside the Kasbah one can come across Andalusian gardens full of fountains, orange trees, flowers, and palms.
Then on our way to Fez, we will explore the Roman Ruins of Volubilis and the sacred town of Moulay Idriss, Morocco's first Arab conquerors settlement, and Meknes.
We will then continue to Fez for our overnight.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day #3 - April 5, 2026
Fez
Fez
We will enjoy breakfast at the hotel and then be met at the hotel for an all day city tour of the spiritual capital of Morocco, Fez.
The first stop is the entrance of the biggest royal palace of Morocco. This palatial complex is located in the center of the Fez El-Jedid area and is surrounded by high walls with intricate and elaborate decorated ornamentations. The doors are bronze, and they shine like gold. The interior of the palace is not available to the public because the king of Morocco uses the complex when he visits Fez.
We then continue the tour with a panoramic view of the Medina, before venturing to the heart of the largest old souk in the world in the medieval center of Fez. The Medina of fez has not changed for centuries. its narrow alleys house hundreds of merchants and craftsmen selling a range of products such as dates, fish, spices, copper urns, carpets, and musical instruments.
One of the most interesting sites in Fez is the leather souk with the oldest leather tannery in the world. The tannery dates back nine centuries.
In Fez, you will visit the Jamaa Al-Karaouine (the world's first established university) and a Medusa (a Koranic school). In addition you will visit a clay workshop, the artisan quarters, and other interesting souks.
We will return to the hotel and overnight in Fez.
Included Meals: Breakfast
The first stop is the entrance of the biggest royal palace of Morocco. This palatial complex is located in the center of the Fez El-Jedid area and is surrounded by high walls with intricate and elaborate decorated ornamentations. The doors are bronze, and they shine like gold. The interior of the palace is not available to the public because the king of Morocco uses the complex when he visits Fez.
We then continue the tour with a panoramic view of the Medina, before venturing to the heart of the largest old souk in the world in the medieval center of Fez. The Medina of fez has not changed for centuries. its narrow alleys house hundreds of merchants and craftsmen selling a range of products such as dates, fish, spices, copper urns, carpets, and musical instruments.
One of the most interesting sites in Fez is the leather souk with the oldest leather tannery in the world. The tannery dates back nine centuries.
In Fez, you will visit the Jamaa Al-Karaouine (the world's first established university) and a Medusa (a Koranic school). In addition you will visit a clay workshop, the artisan quarters, and other interesting souks.
We will return to the hotel and overnight in Fez.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day #4 - April 6, 2026
Fez, Erfoud & Merzouga
Fez, Erfoud & Merzouga
After breakfast at the hotel we will leave Fez and drive through the Middle Atlas into the South with a break in the quiet French built alpine resort town of Ifrane.
We will continue our journey while we enjoy the views of verdant cedar forests, volcanic mountains, wind-swept plains, spectacular gorges, and stony desert.
We will travel along the marvelous oasis of the Ziz Valley before arriving in Erfoud, port of entry to the Saharan dunes, located at the southern end of the Ziz Oasis. Known by the name of "the Gate of the Sahara Desert", Erfoud was built by the French around 1920 as an outpost and Foreign Legion Stronghold. This frontier town on the Algerian border as a definite Wild West feel to it (in this case, Wild South). Fossilized bathtubs and moist-sweet dates are its current claims to fame.
Then we will head to Merzouga, the heart of the desert, and surf the sandy sea on a powerful 4WD Land Rover. We will enjoy a delicious dinner in the Desert under the stars.
We will be overnight in Merzouga in a gorgeous tented Desert Camp
Included Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
We will continue our journey while we enjoy the views of verdant cedar forests, volcanic mountains, wind-swept plains, spectacular gorges, and stony desert.
We will travel along the marvelous oasis of the Ziz Valley before arriving in Erfoud, port of entry to the Saharan dunes, located at the southern end of the Ziz Oasis. Known by the name of "the Gate of the Sahara Desert", Erfoud was built by the French around 1920 as an outpost and Foreign Legion Stronghold. This frontier town on the Algerian border as a definite Wild West feel to it (in this case, Wild South). Fossilized bathtubs and moist-sweet dates are its current claims to fame.
Then we will head to Merzouga, the heart of the desert, and surf the sandy sea on a powerful 4WD Land Rover. We will enjoy a delicious dinner in the Desert under the stars.
We will be overnight in Merzouga in a gorgeous tented Desert Camp
Included Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day #5 - April 7, 2026
Merzouga, Dades, and Ouarzazate
Merzouga, Dades, and Ouarzazate
Enjoy an early morning sunrise camel ride along the golden sand dunes in Merzouga.
Return to camp for breakfast before driving to Tinghir via Rissani and Tinjdad. Tinghir is a gorgeous 40km oasis, which boasts one of the largest palm groves in the country. Enjoy walking the famous Todra Gorges, a 300m wall, carved deep into the High Atlas Mountains.
Leave Tinghir heading to Dades and its charming valley. Stop there to take pictures then continue along to KelaatM'Gouna, a large village famous for cultivating roses. Expect to find many fine, rose-infused products there.
Transfer to Ouarzazate, also know as the "Hollywood" of Morocco for dinner and overnight.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Return to camp for breakfast before driving to Tinghir via Rissani and Tinjdad. Tinghir is a gorgeous 40km oasis, which boasts one of the largest palm groves in the country. Enjoy walking the famous Todra Gorges, a 300m wall, carved deep into the High Atlas Mountains.
Leave Tinghir heading to Dades and its charming valley. Stop there to take pictures then continue along to KelaatM'Gouna, a large village famous for cultivating roses. Expect to find many fine, rose-infused products there.
Transfer to Ouarzazate, also know as the "Hollywood" of Morocco for dinner and overnight.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Day #6 - April 8, 2026
Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou, Marrakech
Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou, Marrakech
After breakfast, enjoy a city tour of Ouarzazate, beginning with the Taourirt Kasbah that is considered one of the most beautiful Casbahs in the country.
Continue to the spectacular fortress of Air Ben haddou, the iconic landscaper immortalized in films such as Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator and Game of Thrones among others. leave Ait Ben Haddou crossing the High Atlas Mountains via the magnificent TizInTichka pass (2,262 meters) to Marrakech for overnight.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Continue to the spectacular fortress of Air Ben haddou, the iconic landscaper immortalized in films such as Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator and Game of Thrones among others. leave Ait Ben Haddou crossing the High Atlas Mountains via the magnificent TizInTichka pass (2,262 meters) to Marrakech for overnight.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day #7 - April 9, 2026
Marrakech
Marrakech
After breakfast, enjoy a city tour of Marrakesh, the "Red City", a majestic place filled with palaces, gardens, markets, and mosques.
You will stand by the Koutoubia Mosque with its 282 ft. minaret, an architectural landmark dating back to the late 12th century.
You will continue to the 19th century stunning Bahia Palace and discover the intricate work done by the local artisans to decorate this splendid home built by a powerful Vizir for his harem. The building includes one hundred and fifty rooms, countless courtyards and interior gardens, a veritable labyrinth of corridors, a Koranic school, hammers, a harem, and stables.
From there we will start exploring artisan quarters and the colorful Souks to interact with the real life of Marrakech people.
Continue to Dar El Bacha Museum of Confluences, built in 1910. It was the residence of Thami El Glaoui, names Pasha of Marrakech by Sultan Moulay Youssef in 1912. It is one of the medinas finest examples of Riad architecture, dripping with Moroccan Zellige (colorful geometric telework), intricate white plasterwork and heavy carved cedar-wood lintels.
Before sunset we will be strolling in the square of which the city is so famed, Jemaa El Fna. Located at the entrance of the Medina, this triangular square is surrounded by restaurants, stands and public buildings, and provides everyday commercial activities, and various forms of entertainment. It is a magical circus where fortune tellers, henna artists, fire eaters, snake charmers, dancing wild costumed monkeys, story tellers, hypnotic medicine-men, cross dressers, tooth pullers, musicians including real Gnaoua, and acrobats gather in a cacophonic feast.
After the tour, head to the hotel to freshen up and when ready, we will transfer to a local restaurant to enjoy dinner. After dinner, we will transfer back to the hotel for our overnight.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
You will stand by the Koutoubia Mosque with its 282 ft. minaret, an architectural landmark dating back to the late 12th century.
You will continue to the 19th century stunning Bahia Palace and discover the intricate work done by the local artisans to decorate this splendid home built by a powerful Vizir for his harem. The building includes one hundred and fifty rooms, countless courtyards and interior gardens, a veritable labyrinth of corridors, a Koranic school, hammers, a harem, and stables.
From there we will start exploring artisan quarters and the colorful Souks to interact with the real life of Marrakech people.
Continue to Dar El Bacha Museum of Confluences, built in 1910. It was the residence of Thami El Glaoui, names Pasha of Marrakech by Sultan Moulay Youssef in 1912. It is one of the medinas finest examples of Riad architecture, dripping with Moroccan Zellige (colorful geometric telework), intricate white plasterwork and heavy carved cedar-wood lintels.
Before sunset we will be strolling in the square of which the city is so famed, Jemaa El Fna. Located at the entrance of the Medina, this triangular square is surrounded by restaurants, stands and public buildings, and provides everyday commercial activities, and various forms of entertainment. It is a magical circus where fortune tellers, henna artists, fire eaters, snake charmers, dancing wild costumed monkeys, story tellers, hypnotic medicine-men, cross dressers, tooth pullers, musicians including real Gnaoua, and acrobats gather in a cacophonic feast.
After the tour, head to the hotel to freshen up and when ready, we will transfer to a local restaurant to enjoy dinner. After dinner, we will transfer back to the hotel for our overnight.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Day #8 - April 10, 2026
Marrakech
Marrakech
Enjoy breakfast at your leisure at the hotel, and then the day is yours to explore, shop, anything you want. We can help arrange tours if you would like, or spend the day on your own.
Suggested Tours (additional cost):
Suggested Tours (additional cost):
- Retreat at modern Berber style vill and cooking class
- Traditional Hammam and Massage
- Cooking Class and Dinner
Day #9 - April 11, 2026
Departure Day (and Jarod's Birthday)
Departure Day (and Jarod's Birthday)
After breakfast at the hotel, we will transfer to Marrakech or Casablanca airport for our flight departing Morocco and going home. If you are wanting to extend your trip, let me know and I can assist.
Check out time is at 11am.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Check out time is at 11am.
Meals Included: Breakfast
accomodations.
During this trip, we will be staying in standard four-star properties, carefully selected for comfort, convenience, and quality service.
optional add on.
We will work with you if you would like to visit Spain prior to Morocco. Jarod will be doing this and it will help ease the time change. The plan is to arrive into Madrid on the 30th and fly to Casablanca on the 2nd of April and stay at an airport hotel in Casablanca. Our tour will pick us up in the morning of the 3rd to start our city tour and start our time in Morocco! If you are interested, let me know! Below is what we are looking at:
March 30: Arrive Madrid and overnight. City exploration depending on arrival time.
March 31: City excursions and tours (tours optional)
April 1: Trip to Segovia or Toledo (optional). Possible group dinner for Paella at local establishment (optional)
April 2: Flight to Morocco around 4pm and overnight by Morocco airport
April 3: Pick up by tour company and start of Morocco portion
Price: If traveling solo: $997 per person
If sharing a room, $597 per person
Air from Madrid to Casablanca will be approximately. $100-$200.
Hotel on arrival in Casablanca will be approximately: $140 per room
March 30: Arrive Madrid and overnight. City exploration depending on arrival time.
March 31: City excursions and tours (tours optional)
April 1: Trip to Segovia or Toledo (optional). Possible group dinner for Paella at local establishment (optional)
April 2: Flight to Morocco around 4pm and overnight by Morocco airport
April 3: Pick up by tour company and start of Morocco portion
Price: If traveling solo: $997 per person
If sharing a room, $597 per person
Air from Madrid to Casablanca will be approximately. $100-$200.
Hotel on arrival in Casablanca will be approximately: $140 per room
how much?
All prices are based on double occupancy however, solo occupancy supplements are available. Please note, this price is for the Morocco portion only. Refer to the Add On section if you would like to start with us in Madrid!
Not Included:
- $2,695 per person, based on double occupancy
- +$895 solo supplement
Not Included:
- Airfare
- Travel Insurance
- Meals not specified (all breakfasts are included, and some dinner)
- City taxes (payable directly at the hotel)
- Gratuities for guides
- Any activities or anything else not listed
ready to book?
If yo are ready to book, you can reach Jarod directly by texting 206.852.4558, email [email protected] or use the contact form below!
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