Discover the rich cultural heritage of Morocco, where many distinct peoples have left their indelible mark—from ancient Romans to the Arabs to the French–and encounter the living legacy of North Africa’s indigenous Amazigh, or Berbers. Explore the atmospheric souks of Marrakech and Fez, witnessing age-old crafts like damascening and hand-painted ceramics; venture to the ancient adobe village of Aït Ben Haddou, used as a filming location for many Hollywood productions; and enjoy lunch with an Amazigh family in a small oasis village. Then head to Essaouria, the windy Atlantic city that was a onetime haven for pirates—and now musicians.
  • traditional desert camp with dinner under the stars. Explore the Draa region and orientation tour of Zagora. Taroudant markets and tanneries visit. Aït Mansour Gorge excursion. Visit to Tafraoute. Explore Essaouira. Visit Menara Gardens and the Jardin Majorelle. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
  • Marrakech. Arrival transfer. Guided city tour of Meknès including the ancient granaries and stables of Moulay Ismail and Bab Mansour. Guided tour of Volubilis including visit to Roman ruins. Guided walking tour of the Fès medina including artisans' quarters and Fès tannery. Guided night walk of Djemaa el Fna square with local meal. Marrakech medina walk and spice shop visit. Marrakech tour including souks
  • learn about Moroccan cuisine with a cooking class in a traditional Amazigh house
  • Visit a women's co-op and enjoy a local lunch
  • try to mimic a local expert's elegant sweeps in an Islamic calligraphy class.
  • Fès Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Moroccan Foodie Experience
  • Meknès Your Foodie Moment: Djemaa el Fna Market Square Visit
  • Marrakech Your G for Good Moment: Mhaya Village Community Lunch
  • watch storytellers and acrobats at Djemaa el Fna square
  • traverse the Sahara Desert by 4x4
  • Visit a women's co-op and enjoy a local lunch, watch storytellers and acrobats at Djemaa el Fna square, learn about Moroccan cuisine with a cooking class in a traditional Amazigh house, traverse the Sahara Desert by 4x4, try to mimic a local expert's elegant sweeps in an Islamic calligraphy class.
Hotels (13 nts), comfortable desert camp (1 nt).