Casablanca is your first glimpse of Morocco, a lively coastal city with ocean air, wide boulevards, and a blend of modern energy and everyday life. After you settle in, your guide meets the group before dinner to walk you through the journey, share helpful tips, and answer any early questions.

In the evening, you gather with your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner that introduces you to the flavors and spirit of Moroccan cooking. It is a warm, social first night where conversation comes easily and the table is filled with dishes that set the tone for the culinary journey ahead.

Meals included: Dinner

The morning begins with a visit to the Hassan II Mosque, a moment to take in the ocean air and the majestic beauty of the space before the day unfolds. From there, we follow the coast toward Asilah, a small seaside town with an easy coastal pace and a creative spirit that shows up in its murals and everyday life.

As you wander the medina, you notice how much of the town is shaped by the sea. The smell of grilled sardines drifting from small food stalls and the simple dishes prepared with whatever came in that morning offer a first taste of Morocco’s coastal cooking. Lunch gives you a sense of the food traditions that shape this part of the coast.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Today we travel into the Rif Mountains with a stop in Tétouan, where Spanish and Moroccan traditions meet in the old medina. As we walk through the narrow streets, we will try Andalusian pastries that families in this region have been making for generations. The flavors are shaped by both the mountains and the sea.

We continue to Chefchaouen, a mountain town known for its blue painted homes and alleys and calm pace. At lunch, you experience northern Moroccan cooking through lighter spices, bright herbs, and fresh ingredients that reflect the region’s Andalusian influence. The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore at your own pace, perhaps with a small walk up to the Spanish Mosque for the sunset and a view of the blue homes shimmering below.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

We spend the day in Chefchaouen, moving through its blue painted homes and alleys at an easy pace. Small squares, workshops, and everyday scenes give you a sense of the town’s rhythm.

During the day, we taste the region’s well known mountain goat cheese, made using methods that families continue to pass down. The flavors are simple and tied to the landscape around you.

In the evening, we visit a nearby village for a home cooked dinner with a local family. The dishes are shaped by the mountains around you, and the meal offers a warm glimpse into how families cook and share food together.

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

We leave the Rif Mountains and make our way toward the open plains. The first stop is Volubilis, where a local guide walks you through mosaics that still hold their color, worn stone thresholds, and the outlines of old homes and baths. You feel the openness of the site as you move between columns and arches, with olive groves and rolling fields stretching out in every direction.

From here, we continue to Moulay Idriss, Morocco’s most important pilgrimage site. We share a home cooked lunch with a local family, with warm dishes carrying the flavors of the surrounding hills set on a simple table. It’s an intimate meal that offers a window into the warmth of local hospitality.

Later in the afternoon, we arrive in Fes, the country’s spiritual and culinary capital. We stop by a traditional bakery to see the communal bread baking that continues in the heart of the neighborhood. The evening is yours to settle in at your own pace.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Today is dedicated to the culinary traditions of Fes, a city that has preserved its medieval character and gastronomic heritage like no other.

We start with a hands on pastilla class, preparing the city’s beloved sweet and savory pie. While it bakes, we take part in the Moroccan tea ceremony and learn how this everyday ritual carries far more meaning than simply brewing tea. Once the pastilla is ready, we sit down to enjoy what we have made together.

When we finish eating, we continue into the Fez medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We meet artisans shaping zellige tiles, crafting patterned copper trays and lanterns, and working in the historic tanneries where leather is still dyed using centuries old methods. We also step inside one of the city’s beautifully preserved Islamic schools, known for architecture as striking as any European cathedral.

We round out our culinary adventures today by learning the techniques behind preserving lemons and producing the olive oil that forms the foundation of Fez’s celebrated cuisine.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today we travel south through the Middle Atlas, moving from cedar forests and cool mountain air toward the desert. Along the way we pass Berber villages and wide cedar groves where Barbary macaques wander through the trees.

We’ll stop in Midelt, a mountain town known for the fresh river that runs through it. Lunch here is all about the trout, caught from the cold, clear water and cooked in the mountain style the region is known for, a Midelt specialty best enjoyed right here.

By late afternoon, we reach Merzouga at the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes. Your camels will be waiting here, and this is where the day naturally slows. You ride across the sand as the dunes turn gold in the late-day light, a calm, beautiful way to arrive at camp.

At our luxury camp, we'll learn the desert tradition of baking bread in sand ovens before gathering for a traditional Berber dinner.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

A gentle shift from the desert begins as we make our way west toward Todra Gorge, where limestone walls rise several hundred meters above the valley floor and create one of Morocco’s most dramatic natural wonders. It’s one of those places that fills you with a simple, honest sense of awe at the beauty around you.

Continue to the Dades Valley, known both for its peculiar rock formations nicknamed “monkey fingers” and its fertile soil that produces exceptional fruits and vegetables. In this peaceful stretch of countryside, we’ll roll up our sleeves for hands‑on traditional tagine preparation and learn the simple techniques that give this dish its depth and warmth.

Dinner reflects the valley’s mountain cuisine, with ingredients gathered from local gardens and prepared using methods passed down through generations of families who call this valley home.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today our journey follows ancient caravan routes through the pre Saharan landscapes of southern Morocco. We stop in Ouarzazate, the “Gateway to the Sahara,” where we learn about the regional spices and herbs that have moved along these routes for centuries.

We continue to the Skoura Oasis, a green palm filled valley in the middle of a dry, open landscape. Here we have lunch in a garden under the palm grove, enjoying a refined Moroccan meal prepared with fresh herbs from the garden and ingredients sourced from local producers at the nearby market.

Our destination is Aït Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage fortified village and one of Morocco’s most remarkable architectural sites. We spend the afternoon exploring its mud brick alleys and towers while learning how trans Saharan trade routes shaped its strategic importance.

We spend the night within these historic walls, experiencing the quiet atmosphere after the day visitors have gone.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We start the morning with an introduction to argan oil, Morocco’s “liquid gold.” We taste different grades and styles and learn how it is traditionally produced and why it is so prized.

From here, our journey climbs into the High Atlas Mountains as we make our way over the Tizi n’Tichka Pass at about 7,400 feet. The road winds through high peaks and small Berber villages that seem to cling to the mountainsides.

We arrive in Marrakech, a city alive with color, sound, and movement. In the evening, we head into the medina with a local guide for a short walk through the souks to get comfortable in the narrow lanes and understand everyday customs like how to haggle respectfully.

After our tour, we explore the city’s street food scene with an expert guide, weaving through the medina to try dishes like snail soup, tanjia, Marrakech’s slow cooked meat stew, baked treats, and other local favorites. It is a flavorful introduction to the diversity and daily energy of Marrakech’s food culture.

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Spend the day immersed in Marrakech, a city where layered history, daily ritual, and vibrant street life come together.

Begin with a guided cultural tour, including the elegant Bahia Palace, known for its refined courtyards and detailed craftsmanship, and the Ben Youssef Madrasa, once the largest Islamic college in Morocco and a remarkable example of traditional design. Along the way, stop to observe the communal ovens that continue to serve local neighborhoods today.

In the afternoon, enjoy free time to explore at your own pace. Wander the souks, relax at a traditional hammam, or simply take in the rhythm of daily life in the medina.

The journey concludes with a farewell dinner in a warm, traditional setting, an opportunity to reflect on the experiences and connections made throughout the trip.

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, it’s time to say goodbye for now. Airport transfers are arranged to match your departure schedule.

As you leave, may Morocco stay with you in the memories shared, the flavors experienced, and the spirit of bahja that welcomed you throughout the journey. The door remains open whenever you’re ready to return.

Meals included: Breakfast