Welcome to Morocco! On arrival at the airport, keep your eyes peeled for the Travel Talk sign for your transfer to the hotel. There will be an informal meeting in the hotel lobby at 7.00pm with your tour guide and new travel mates! Afterwards, explore the vibrant city of Marrakech at your own pace or get to know your new travel mates over an optional group dinner.

Prepare to have your sense overwhelmed with the dazzling sights and sounds of Marrakech. Sitting on the edge of the Sahara Desert, this city is seething with souks, museums, palaces, and more! Follow your guide on a city tour to the unmissable highlights including the Koutoubia Mosque, Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace, Dar Si Said Museum, Market, and Jama Elfna Square.

Today we’ll farewell Marrakech for the port-side city of Casablanca! On arrival, take a guided tour of the gigantic Hassan II Mosque. Considered one of the largest mosques in Africa and overhanging on the ocean’s edge — this mosque is the perfect place for a photo opp! Next up, visit the old Medinas and United Nations Square. Finish up the city tour in the affluent district of Anfa where streets are lined with beach clubs, upmarket hotels, restaurants, bars, and clubs! The night is yours to explore the best of Casablanca.

Grab a window seat as we head along the charming coastline to Morocco’s capital, Rabat. Known as Morocco’s laid-back city, Rabat is filled with rich amber-colored landscapes, atmosphere, and eyecatching medinas. Take a guided walking tour to the Royal Palace, medieval Chellah Ruins, Mohamed the fifth Mausoleum, Hassan Tower, and more. Then, continue on towards the city of Meknes with visits at Bab Mansour Laleuj’s monumental gate and the ancient Berber ruins of Volubilis. Make a final stop in Moulay Driss Zarhoun, Morocco’s cultural capital surrounded by olive groves, green hills, and cacti. While you’re here, learn from your guide about the region’s remarkable history and significance in Moroccan culture. Tonight we’ll rest up at our 4-star hotel in Fes.

Fill up on breakfast ahead of a big day exploring Fes. Discover all the highlights of this charmingly chaotic city with your local guide. The walking tour includes visits to the iconic Bab Bouloud Gate (Blue Gate), Bou Inania Madrasa, Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss, Quaraouiyine Mosque, Najjarine Square, Spices Market, Terina Madrasa, the surroundings of Karaouine Medina and Mellah (Jewish Quarter). No trip to Fes would be complete without a Pottery demonstration and of course, a visit to the famous leather Tanneries. Tonight, join an optional traditional Moroccan Dinner Show with your travel mates or explore Fes at your own pace.

Rise and shine with an early alarm today! Hop on board the private coach as we drive towards Ifrane City in the High Atlas Mountains. Ifrane offers spectacular panoramic views over the mountain valleys and national parks, so keep your camera at the ready. We’ll then continue our journey south through Azrou and Todra to witness the jaw-dropping gorges and limestone river canyons before arriving in Dadès Valley overnight.

Put on your hiking shoes and get set for a day filled with adventure as we trek through Dadès Valley (2-3hr hike). Trek through local Berber villages and livestock fields for a true taste of Valley-living. In the afternoon, enjoy an optional Moroccan bathing experience, known as Hammam, before returning to our accommodation in Dadès Valley overnight.

Today we’ll depart for Ouarzazate. Known as the gateway to the desert, Ouarzazate has been made famous in modern-day for its spectacular ‘Ouallywood’ studios and landscapes which have provided a convincingly exotic backdrop for films such as Gladiator, Lawrance of Arabia, Games of Thrones, and plenty more. In the afternoon, continue towards Marrakech via Ait Ben Hadou. The evening is yours to explore Marrakech at your own pace.

Enjoy a final breakfast with the tour group before farewelling your new mates and checking out of the hotel by 11.00am. Time to start counting down the days before your next adventure with Travel Talk!