Grand Tour of Morocco Package from Canada

After breakfast, dive into Rabat’s history with your guide, explore the ancient Chellah necropolis and the scenic Oudaya Kasbah overlooking the sea. Before leaving town, share mint tea and pastries at the picturesque Café Maure on the riverbank, our treat! In the afternoon, journey north along the coastline to Tangier, where Europe meets Africa, and soak up this legendary port city’s vibe in the evening.

Overnight in Tangier.

Meals: Breakfast.

Local experience: Traditional mint-tea ritual at Café Maure.

Wake up in Tangier, the “bride of the north.” Today, a local guide reveals Tangier’s multicultural charms from the bustling Grand Socco market and historic Kasbah Museum to the unique American Legation, home to the famous “Moroccan Mona Lisa” painting. Savor some street food or a coffee overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar, then head into the Rif Mountains. Arrive in Chefchaouen by late afternoon to wander its tranquil, blue-washed lanes tucked amid the hills (nicknamed the “Blue Pearl” for their distinctive hue).

Overnight in Chefchaouen.

Meals: Breakfast.

Enjoy a relaxed morning in Chefchaouen’s photogenic blue medina. Later, depart through the scenic Rif and Middle Atlas ranges toward Fez. En route, uncover ancient history at Volubilis, a UNESCO-listed Roman city of grand arches and vibrant mosaics with a specialist guide. Continue to the imperial city of Meknes to admire the imposing Bab El Mansour gate and royal stables, then arrive in Fez by evening.

Overnight in Fez.

Meals: Breakfast.

Step back in time on a guided walking tour of Fez el-Bali, the world’s largest living medieval medina. With your expert guide, weave through labyrinthine alleys to see aromatic spice markets, the famed tanneries, and the stunning Bou Inania Madrasa. Roll up your sleeves for a hands-on pottery workshop (you’ll get to keep your handmade tagine lid!) before enjoying a traditional couscous lunch overlooking Al-Qarawiyyin, the oldest operating university in the world. The afternoon is yours to explore or relax at your hotel.

Overnight in Fez.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Local experience: Hands-on pottery workshop with a local artisan.

Leave Fez after breakfast and journey south toward Morocco’s Sahara frontier. Traverse fragrant cedar forests near Ifrane (a Swiss-inspired mountain town) and pause in Midelt for lunch. By afternoon, descend the Ziz Valley to Erfoud, where 4x4 jeeps await to whisk you across the towering dunes to your desert camp in Merzouga. Climb a dune as the sun dips below the horizon, then feast under an explosion of stars at your Berber camp.
Overnight in Merzouga (Desert camp).

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.

Local experience: 4×4 desert safari & glamping in the Sahara.

Awake to a magical Sahara sunrise, perhaps from atop a camel! After breakfast in camp, depart the desert, retracing your route via Erfoud. Wind through the dramatic Todra Gorge, where sheer red rock walls tower above a lush palm oasis. Continue along the Road of 1,000 Kasbahs, stopping in Skoura Oasis to admire its tranquil date palm groves. By evening, reach Ouarzazate, the gateway to the High Atlas, and unwind at your kasbah-style hotel.

Overnight in Ouarzazate.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.

Local experience: Sunrise camel ride over the dunes (weather permitting).

This morning, step into the scenes of Hollywood epics with a visit to Atlas Film Studios in Ouarzazate, where movies like Gladiator and shows like Game of Thrones were filmed. Next, explore the iconic clay stronghold of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site, before embarking on an exhilarating drive over the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, and marvel at soaring peaks and Berber villages clinging to mountainsides. By late afternoon, descend into the vibrant city of Marrakech. Golden & Diamond tier guests celebrate their arrival with a gourmet chef-led tasting menu dinner tonight. The evening is yours to relax at your hotel or to begin exploring the city’s nightlife at your leisure.

Overnight in Marrakech.

Meals: Breakfast.

Delve into the sights and sounds of Marrakech with your private guide. Enjoy skip-the-line entry to the cobalt-blue Jardin Majorelle, once Yves Saint Laurent’s creative muse. Stroll through the stately Menara gardens with its reflecting pool and olive groves, and hear the call to prayer at the historic Koutoubia Mosque. After a relaxing lunch, explore the ornate Bahia Palace or wander the colourful Jewish Quarter. As evening approaches, clip-clop by horse-drawn carriage (a local koutchi ride) into the famous Jemaa el-Fnaa square just as it comes alive with musicians, storytellers, and food stalls. Every moment is a feast for the senses.

Overnight in Marrakech.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Local experience: Koutchi horse-carriage ride to Jemaa el-Fnaa.

A free day, Canadian-style! Enjoy Marrakech at your own pace or add an experience tailored to your interests. You might cook side-by-side with a local chef in a hands-on class, unwind with a soothing hammam spa ritual, hunt for bargains in the souks, or take a day trip to the Atlas foothills. Your dedicated 24/7 concierge can pre-book any activity so you can relax and make the most of your day.

Overnight in Marrakech.

Meals: Breakfast.

Savor an early breakfast, then drive north to Casablanca, Morocco’s cosmopolitan seaport. Upon arrival, meet your local guide to tour the breathtaking Hassan II Mosque, an architectural marvel perched over the Atlantic Ocean. Later, take a leisurely drive along the beachfront Corniche and visit the charming Habous Quarter with its blend of French and Moroccan architecture and bustling artisan markets. As the sun sets on your final evening, perhaps enjoy a cocktail by the sea.

Overnight in Casablanca.

Meals: Breakfast.

Enjoy a relaxed morning and one last Moroccan breakfast. When it’s time, your driver will escort you to Casablanca’s Mohammed V Airport for your departure flight. Bon voyage!

Meals: Breakfast.