Day 1: Arrive into Marrakech
Upon arrival our staff will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel for the start of your trip.
(Dinner)

Day 2: Marrakech City tour
Today's tour of Marrakech begins with a trip to the iconic Koutoubia Mosque, home to the minaret which has become a symbol of the city. We then visit the Mausoleum and Bahia Palace which both host intricate and beautiful Arabic craftsmanship. In the afternoon we head to the lively souks around Jemaa El Fna square. Home to many different types of traders these bustling and aromatic streets are uniquely Moroccan. Today's tour ends at the lively Djemaa El Fna Square.
(Breakfast and Lunch )

Day 3: Marrakech. Drive to Ourazazate then on to Zagora
After breakfast this morning we travel through local Berber villages and cross the Tizi N'tichka col which at 2260m is the highest pass in Northern Africa. Later on we arrive into Ourazazate or 'place of no noise'. An incredibly dramatic landscape, this area has played host to countless well known films. In the afternoon we depart for Zagora by crossing the imposing Draa Valley. Bordered by palm groves this sparsely populated town is close to the village of Tamegroute – an important site for Sufi Muslims which we will visit.
(Breakfast and Dinner)

Day 4: Drive to Erfoud. 4WD desert trip and camp in Merzouga
This morning sees us drive to Erfoud. Lodged in an idyllic setting between the Atlas mountains to the north and the Sahara desert to the south Erfoud is the administrative capital of the region. From here we make the short trip to Rissani and the birthplace of the Alaouite Dynasty – Morocco's current royal family. We then transfer into 4WD vehicles and travel through the dunes to Merzouga where we will watch the sunset over the desert before sleeping under the stars in a traditional Berber camp.
(Breakfast and Dinner)

Day 5: Merzouga. Drive to Tinghir
After breakfast with our Berber hosts we then continue our drive through the Atlas Mountains to the oasis town of Tinghir and include a visit to the nearby Todra gorge.
(Breakfast , Lunch and Dinner)

Day 6: Tinghir. Drive to Ouarzazate via Boulmane
Departing this morning along the road of a thousand Kasbahs we arrive into Boulmane from where we visit the impressive Dades Canyon offering great views of the surrounding desert landscape. We then travel back to Ouarzazate stopping en-route at the beautiful Kasbah found at Amerhidel.
(Breakfast and Dinner)

Day 7: Ouarzazate. Drive to Marrakech via Ait Benhaddou
After breakfast this morning we drive to Morocco's most well known Kasbah at the UNESCO world heritage site of Ait Benhaddou. After lunch we head back to Marrakech traversing the Tizi N'tichka col once more.
(Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 8: Marrakech – Essaouira (170Km)
We depart Marrakech once again for the drive along the North Atlantic coast to Essaouira. Well regarded as one of Morocco's most beautiful areas, Essaouira has always attracted and inspired artists, drawn by its good light and tranquil, relaxed way of life. Wandering around the old Medina and its fascinating streets dotted with art galleries it's not hard to imagine why the city drew visitors such as Orson Welles and Jimi Hendrix throughout the years.
(Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 9: Essaouira. Free days
The next three days are free to spend at leisure in and around Essaouira. Our local staff will be on hand to advise about any optional tours or activities you may wish to include. Alternatively, just head to the beach and lap up the sunshine.
(Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 10: Essaouira. Drive to Marrakech
We leave Essaouira this morning for the drive back to Marrakech. Upon arrival the rest of the day is free.
(Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 11: Marrakech. Departure transfer to the airport
Free day. Transfer to the airport for departure flight.
(Breakfast)

Day 12: Arrive into Marrakech
Upon arrival our staff will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel for the start of your trip.
(Dinner)

Day 13: Marrakech. City tour
Today's tour of Marrakech begins with a trip to the iconic Koutoubia Mosque, home to the minaret which has become a symbol of the city. We then visit the Mausoleum and Bahia Palace which both host intricate and beautiful Arabic craftsmanship. In the afternoon we head to the lively souks around Jemaa El Fna square. Home to many different types of traders these bustling and aromatic streets are uniquely Moroccan. Today's tour ends at the lively Djemaa El Fna Square.