Day 1: Arrivals in Casablanca

Friday, September 4

Welcome to Morocco — and to a journey through its elegant north, where ancient empires, blue-washed mountain towns, Atlantic horizons, and imperial cities each leave their own imprint.

After arriving in Casablanca, you’ll settle in to rest from your travels. This evening, we will gather for a welcome meeting at the hotel, followed by our first dinner together, sharing the table for the first time as the journey begins to take shape around us.

Day 2: Rabat

Saturday, September 5

We begin with one of Morocco’s most breathtaking modern landmarks: the Hassan II Mosque, rising over the Atlantic Ocean in a dazzling display of scale, craftsmanship, and devotion. It is the only mosque in Morocco open to non-Muslim visitors, and an unforgettable first encounter with the artistry and spiritual beauty of this country.

Afterward, we’ll head to Rabat, the country’s graceful capital city. Our afternoon brings us into the heart of Rabat’s history, with visits to the Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, followed by mint tea in the white-and-blue Oudaya Kasbah, perched above the Atlantic and the Bou Regreg River.

As evening falls, we’ll take a relaxed walk along the Rabat Marina — a gentle first taste of Morocco’s coastal charm, with the city lights beginning to shimmer across the water.

Day 3: Tangier

Sunday, September 6

This morning, we will board Morocco’s high-speed train and glide north to Tangier — a city long shaped by sea routes, artists, spies, writers, and travelers passing between worlds.

After arriving, we’ll journey to the edge of the continent to stand where the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea meet, a place that feels both windswept and strangely symbolic. Nearby, a historic lighthouse has watched over these waters for generations, marking the meeting point of coasts, cultures, and worlds.

The evening is yours to enjoy Tangier at your own pace. Wander, eat, find a café with a view, and let the city’s old-world atmosphere begin to work on you.

Day 4: Tetouan & Chefchaouen

Monday, September 7

Today, we begin to wind our way through northern Morocco’s layered cultural landscape.

Our first stop is Tetouan, a city of whitewashed walls, Andalusian echoes, and one of the most distinctive medinas in the country. During a guided tour, we’ll explore the old city and its deeply rooted craftsmanship, then enjoy some free time to linger, browse, or settle in for a coffee before continuing into the Rif Mountains.

By afternoon, we arrive in Chefchaouen ~ Morocco’s beloved Blue City, tucked into the hills in a wash of indigo, sky, and stone. After settling in, we’ll set out on a guided walk through this dreamlike medina, where winding lanes, quiet plazas, and blue-washed walls reveal another little piece of magic at every turn.

The evening is yours to settle into Chefchaouen at your own pace — linger over dinner, wander back into the blue lanes, or simply let the mountain calm of the city begin to sink in.

Day 5: Chefchaouen

Tuesday, September 8

Today is a day to choose your own rhythm.

Those craving more movement and mountain air may join an optional hike to the Akchour Waterfalls, a beautiful excursion through the Rif landscape with rocky trails, river crossings, and the reward of cool water and dramatic scenery. Those who prefer a slower day may remain in Chefchaouen, wandering the medina, shopping for local crafts, sipping mint tea, or simply letting themselves be absorbed by the quiet enchantment of the blue streets.

This evening, we’ll reunite and make our way to the hillside viewpoint below the Spanish Mosque, where locals and travelers gather to watch the sun sink behind the mountains and the city soften into evening light. It is one of those simple, beautiful moments that somehow feels like a memory even while you are living it.

Day 6: Moulay Idriss, Volubilis & Meknes

Wednesday, September 9

Today, the past rises from the earth.

Leaving Chefchaouen behind, we’ll travel toward Moulay Idriss, one of Morocco’s most sacred towns, beautifully settled across twin hills. We’ll take an orientation walk and enjoy an included lunch with a local family before continuing to nearby Volubilis, a remarkable Roman archaeological site and UNESCO World Heritage treasure.

With a local guide, we’ll walk among ancient columns, mosaics, arches, and the remnants of a city that stood here nearly two thousand years ago. Volubilis has a rare stillness to it ~ grand, sunlit, and provocative, offering glimpses into a world both impossibly distant and unexpectedly human.

By evening, we’ll continue to Meknes, one of Morocco’s four imperial cities, where another chapter of the country’s history awaits.

Day 7: Meknes to Fes

Thursday, September 10

This morning belongs to Meknes, a city of massive gates, hidden courtyards, imperial ambition, and a quieter grandeur than its more famous sisters. During our guided exploration, we’ll step into the history of Sultan Moulay Ismail and discover the proud, monumental spirit of this former capital.  We will finish our time in Meknes with a special lunch with a local family, featuring a regional specialty you won’t want to miss. 

After time to explore and enjoy the city, we’ll continue to Fes, arriving in the evening. Fes is not a city that reveals itself all at once. Tonight, we simply arrive at its edge, knowing that tomorrow we step fully inside.

Day 8: Fes

Friday, September 11

Today, we enter one of the most extraordinary cities in the world.

We’ll begin from above, taking in a panoramic view of the sprawling Fes medina before descending into its maze of ancient lanes. During our fully guided immersion, we’ll experience the city through its living crafts and enduring traditions: the famous tanneries, the rhythmic work of the metal coppersmiths, zellij tileworkers, and ceramic artisans shaping beauty by hand, the exquisite Al-Attarine Madrasa, the Mellah, and the countless textures, tastes, scents, and sounds that make Fes feel almost impossibly alive.

Fes is dense, dazzling, and unforgettable — a city that demands your total attention.

Day 9: Journey to Marrakech

Saturday, September 12

Today, we trade the ancient intensity of Fes for the warmth and color of Marrakech.

Our drive carries us through a dramatic sweep of Moroccan landscapes ~ broad plains, distant mountains, changing light, and the kind of open, cinematic beauty that reminds you how much of travel happens in the spaces between destinations. It is a long journey, but a gorgeous one, as the country shifts around us mile by mile.

By late afternoon, we’ll arrive in the Red City with time to rest, refresh, and enjoy the evening as you wish. Take a first stroll, settle into a rooftop view, or simply absorb the feeling of having crossed from Morocco’s northern soul into one of its most magnetic cities.

Day 10: Marrakech

Sunday, September 13

This morning, we step into the pulse of Marrakech.

Our city tour will lead us through some of its most beloved treasures: the ornate beauty of Bahia Palace, the ancient medina, and the electric spectacle of Jemaa el-Fnaa, where storytellers, food stalls, music, and movement have filled the square for centuries.

The afternoon is yours to enjoy as you wish. Return to the souks, find a rooftop terrace, visit a garden, shop for final treasures, or simply wander until something catches your attention.

This evening, we will gather for our farewell dinner ~ a chance to look back over the Roman ruins, mountain blues, coastal winds, ancient cities, the hospitable and generous Moroccan people, and all the unexpected moments that quietly became part of the journey.

Day 11: Departures from Marrakech

Monday, September 14

Today, we say goodbye.

Airport transfers will be arranged according to your departure schedule. We hope you leave with Morocco’s north still echoing in you: the hush of old stone, the blue of Chefchaouen, the Atlantic at the edge of the continent, and the feeling of having stepped, for a little while, into a story far older than your own.