Morocco Discovery

Depart the United States or your international gateway on your overnight flight to Casablanca, Morocco.

Sit back, relax and enjoy your journey as your Moroccan adventure begins. Meals and refreshments will be served on board according to your airline's service.

Overnight: On board the aircraft

Meals: In-flight meal service

Welcome to Morocco! Upon arrival at Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport, meet your Oussaden Air & Tours representative and receive assistance with your arrival.

Continue to Rabat, Morocco's elegant capital and one of the country's four historic Imperial Cities. After time to refresh, begin your afternoon sightseeing of Rabat.

Visit the impressive Hassan Tower and the beautiful Mausoleum of Mohammed V. Continue to the picturesque Kasbah of the Oudayas, with its narrow streets, traditional blue-and-white architecture and beautiful views over the Bou Regreg River and Atlantic Ocean.

See the Royal Palace area and enjoy an introduction to the history and character of Morocco's royal capital. Later, transfer to your hotel.

This evening, join your fellow travelers for a Welcome Dinner and the beginning of your Morocco Discovery experience.

Overnight: Rabat

Meals: Welcome Dinner

After breakfast, leave Rabat and travel through the Moroccan countryside toward Meknes, one of Morocco's four Imperial Cities.

See magnificent Bab Mansour, considered one of Morocco's most beautiful monumental gateways, and discover highlights of the historic Imperial City.

Continue to the remarkable archaeological site of Volubilis. Walk among the remains of this former Roman city, where columns, arches, ancient streets and beautifully preserved mosaics offer a fascinating glimpse into Morocco's Roman past.

Later, continue to Fez, Morocco's spiritual and cultural capital. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and enjoy the evening.

Overnight: Fez

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, meet your local guide for a full day exploring extraordinary Fez.

Begin with panoramic views of the city before seeing the impressive gates of the Royal Palace and the historic Mellah, Fez's old Jewish Quarter.

Enter UNESCO-listed Fez el-Bali through famous Bab Boujloud, the Blue Gate. Step into a fascinating world of narrow lanes, traditional souks, historic neighborhoods and artisan workshops.

Discover the Al Quaraouiyine area and Nejjarine quarter, and see craftsmen working with leather, brass, copper, wood, textiles and ceramics using skills passed down through generations.

Visit the famous tanneries of Fez, where leather continues to be prepared and dyed using centuries-old techniques. The colors, sounds, aromas and craftsmanship make Fez one of the great cultural experiences of Morocco.

Overnight: Fez

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, leave Fez and begin one of the great scenic drives of your journey.

Travel through the beautiful Middle Atlas Mountains and stop in Ifrane, a charming mountain town known for its distinctive architecture and alpine atmosphere.

Continue through cedar forests, mountain landscapes and traditional communities as the scenery gradually changes from green mountains to the dramatic landscapes of southern Morocco.

Continue toward the spectacular Ziz Valley, where thousands of date palms stretch beneath rugged mountains and traditional fortified villages.

Travel onward to Erfoud, the gateway to the Sahara. Check into your hotel and relax. Tomorrow, the Sahara awaits.

Overnight: Erfoud

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, continue toward Merzouga and the magnificent dunes of Erg Chebbi.

As you approach the Sahara, watch the landscape transform into an extraordinary sea of golden sand dunes.

Experience one of the great highlights of your journey with an opportunity to ride a camel into the dunes. As the sun begins to set, watch the desert change from gold to orange and deep red.

Continue to your Sahara desert camp and experience the extraordinary peace of the desert.

Enjoy dinner at camp and spend an unforgettable evening beneath the spectacular Sahara sky.

Overnight: Sahara Desert Camp

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Wake to the peaceful atmosphere of the Sahara. After breakfast, leave the desert and continue through the spectacular landscapes of southern Morocco.

Travel toward the impressive Todra Gorge, where dramatic rock walls rise high above the valley.

Continue through traditional villages, palm groves and desert landscapes toward the beautiful Valley of the Roses.

Journey along the famous Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, where historic fortified villages and earthen kasbahs rise from the landscape against the mountains.

By late afternoon, arrive in the Ouarzazate / Ait Benhaddou area and check into your hotel.

This evening, enjoy dinner at your hotel before a restful night ahead of tomorrow's journey to Marrakech.

Overnight: Ouarzazate / Ait Benhaddou

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

After breakfast, discover the extraordinary fortified village of Ait Benhaddou, one of Morocco's most recognizable historic sites and a remarkable example of traditional southern Moroccan earthen architecture.

Walk through its narrow passages and discover the historic kasbah structures that once stood along important caravan routes linking the Sahara with Marrakech.

Continue across the spectacular High Atlas Mountains, traveling through dramatic scenery, valleys and traditional villages.

By afternoon, arrive in legendary Marrakech, Morocco's famous Red City. Check into your hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure.

Overnight: Marrakech

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, meet your local guide for a full day discovering the history, architecture and energy of Marrakech.

Begin with the iconic Koutoubia Mosque and Minaret before continuing to magnificent Bahia Palace, known for its elegant courtyards, colorful tilework and traditional Moroccan design.

Enter Marrakech's ancient Medina and walk through the maze of colorful souks, where merchants and artisans sell spices, carpets, lanterns, leather goods, textiles, jewelry, ceramics and traditional handicrafts.

Later, arrive at legendary Jemaa el-Fna, the beating heart of Marrakech. Musicians, storytellers, food vendors, merchants and visitors create one of Morocco's most unforgettable atmospheres.

Overnight: Marrakech

Meals: Breakfast

Today is yours to experience Marrakech according to your own interests.

Return to the Medina and souks for shopping, visit gardens and museums, enjoy one of Marrakech's cafés or simply relax at your hotel.

Optional experiences may include a hands-on Moroccan cooking class, a traditional hammam or spa, an excursion into the Ourika Valley and Atlas Mountains, or other locally available activities.

However you choose to spend the day, enjoy your final evening in Marrakech.

Overnight: Marrakech

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, depart Marrakech and travel toward Casablanca, Morocco's largest city and economic capital.

Upon arrival, see the magnificent Hassan II Mosque, dramatically positioned beside the Atlantic Ocean. Continue along Casablanca's famous Corniche, see Mohammed V Square and discover the traditional Habous Quarter.

Visit to the Hassan II Mosque is from the outside only. An additional entrance fee of $35 per person applies for an inside guided visit.

After sightseeing, transfer to your hotel.

This evening, gather for a Farewell Dinner and celebrate the experiences and memories of your journey through Morocco.

Overnight: Casablanca

Meals: Breakfast & Farewell Dinner

After breakfast, transfer to Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport for your return flight home.

Your Oussaden Air & Tours team will assist with your departure.

Board your flight with unforgettable memories of Morocco—from Rabat's royal heritage and Fez's ancient Medina to the Atlas Mountains, golden Sahara dunes, historic kasbahs and vibrant Marrakech.

Meals: Breakfast & in-flight meal service