Visit Morocco to explore medinas, gardens, mosques, and the breathtaking High Atlas Mountains
With incredible history, stunning architecture, beautiful landscapes, delicious cuisine, generous people, and markets to thrill even the most seasoned shopper, experiences are diverse and plentiful in Morocco.
For the more active traveler, Morocco's Agafay Desert and the High Atlas provide exciting opportunities to try your hand at adventure activities. Travelers looking for a little more relaxation will enjoy the afternoon at a traditional hammam. Experience many of Morocco's highlights during this eight-night journey.
Classic Morocco: Cities & Mountains: 9 days/8 nights
DAYS 1, 2 & 3:
Arrive in Casablanca, transfer to Fez, Palais Amani
DAYS 4, 5 & 6:
Drive to Marrakech, La Maison Arabe
DAYS 7 & 8:
Drive to High Atlas Mountains via Agafay Desert, Kasbah Bab Ourika
DAY 9:
Return to Marrakech, depart
Classic Morocco: Cities & Mountains trip highlights
- This journey takes you to four UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Volubilis, Meknes, Fez, and Marrakech.
- Your nine-day itinerary begins in Casablanca, where you will set out to see what is widely known as the city’s highlight, Hassan II Mosque, the second-largest mosque in Africa and a gorgeous example of Moroccan architecture. From here, continue to Fez.
- During your time in Fez, explore the cities’ souks, mosques, shrines, Jewish quarter, and tanneries. You will also take a day trip to explore Meknes, Volubilis, and Moulay Idriss.
- Drive about seven hours to Marrakech, where you will spend your days exploring the bustling Medina, palaces, and mosques. Enjoy wandering the beautiful Jardin Majorelle, followed by a trip to the Berber or Yves Saint Laurent Museums. Enjoy a cooking class led by a local woman, and feast on your creation.
- Finish your adventure with time in nature. Depart to the High Atlas, stopping in the Agafay Desert en route for views, adventure activities (if you wish), and a traditional Bedouin meal. Continue to the High Atlas, where stunning mountain passes, impressive peaks, and expansive horizons are dotted with farming villages and Berber settlements. Spend your time in the High Atlas as relaxed or active as you like. Hiking is available, as is enjoying a cup of tea with locals.
- Return to Marrakech, where you will depart.
Price
$6,550 - $7,000 per person sharing in 2024
Classic Morocco: Cities & Mountains on a map
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