Day 1, Marrakech
Arrive in Marrakech and transfer to your centrally located hotel or riad where you will be briefed about your holiday. This evening, consider heading to Djemaa el Fna - the city's UNESCO-listed bustling medina. Best seen at night, this central square is an absolute feast for the senses, overflowing with stalls, fortune tellers, snake charmers, and musicians. It's like stepping into another world!
No meals included.
Day 2, Marrakech
This morning enjoy a guided tour of Marrakech, taking in all of the main attractions including the Bahia Palace and Koutoubia Mosque, Marrakech's main landmark on the edge of Djemaa el Fna. This afternoon is free for you to wander around the bustling souks or simply relax.
1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
Day 3, Marrakech
Spend the day at leisure in Marrakech. Perhaps visit the Jardin Majorelle or maybe take a caleche ride out into the new town to see the Gueliz District and the Mohamed VI Avenue with its luxury cafes and theatre.
1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
Day 4, Essaouira
Marrakech - Essaouira. Leaving Marrakech this morning, you'll travel for 2.5 hours across the plains surrounding Marrakech to the argan orchards and scrub maquis-type vegetation around Essaouira. The colourful fishing town of Essaouira is perfect for some beachside fun and relaxation. Spend the afternoon exploring the charming medina or simply lazing on the beach.
1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
Day 5-6, Essaouira
The coming two days are spent at leisure. Relax by the beach or discover the old medina and the ramparts of the town. We recommend the tasty sea food restaurants around the harbour for a spot of evening dining in beautiful surroundings.
2 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
Day 7, Casablanca
Essaouira - Casablanca. This morning you'll be transferred to Casablanca. Travel along the Atlantic coast, passing long beaches, small fishing villages, Safi and Al Jadida. Upon arrival in Casablanca there is a chance to see the Hassan II Mosque, which can hold up to 25,000 worshippers! There's also free time to explore the city in the evening.
1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
Day 8, Rabat
Casablanca - Rabat. The sightseeing continues today as you take the short journey to Rabat, the capital of Morocco and the second largest city after Casablanca. Spend the afternoon exploring this peaceful city and the ancient medina, with it's pretty white and stone washed buildings.
1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
Day 9, Tangier
Rabat - Tangier. Travelling up the coast this morning, the road goes past some of the newer developments along the coastline and veers inland through the forests of eucalyptus. En route to Tangier, you will visit the famous Hercules Caves which are dug into a cliff. According to legend, Hercules rested in these caves after having dug the straights between Europe and Africa with his club! The Hercules Caves were used for shelter by Neolithic man and in the 20th century, they became the setting for sumptuous parties by Tangier's jet-setting crowd. The caves offer splendid views over the ocean.
1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
Day 10, Chefchaouen
Tangier - Chefchaouen. Spend the morning in Tangier, exploring the souks and beaches. In the afternoon, you head off along the Mediterranean coast to Chefchaouen, the “Blue City' in the Rif Mountains. Chefchaoeun is a haven of tranquillity and peace, and a photographer's dream setting. Make sure to check out the beautiful blue and white-washed medina, which was originally a Berber post.
1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
Day 11, Fes
Chefchaouen - Fes. This morning you take the road through the mountains to UNESCO-listed Fes - the world's oldest medieval city. Enjoy a guided tour around the fascinating old city, visiting the ancient medina, tanneries, palaces, gardens, and bustling souks.
1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
Day 12, Fes
Spend a day at leisure in Fes exploring the souks and sights of the city. There are plenty of mosques and palaces to visit and looking down on the old quarter from the surrounding hills is quite an experience.
1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
Day 13, Marrakech
Fes - Marrakech. This morning you will depart Fes and transfer back to Marrakech, arriving late this afternoon. Time for some last-minute souvenir shopping in the souks!
1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
Day 14, Marrakech
Your holiday concludes after breakfast and included onward departure transfer to the airport.
Should you wish to further explore Marrakech or any of Morocco's other cities or sights, please enquire so we can arrange the perfect holiday for you.
For information about visas, top travel tips and much more, take a look through our travel guide.
1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.