In Morocco, landscapes shift quickly and history runs deep. Oceanfront cities give way to Roman ruins, mountain roads lead toward vast desert plains, and centuries-old traditions thrive in workshops and kitchens. Join our small group tour and travel with a like-minded adventurers and an experienced guide, with carefully arranged hotels and seamless transportation, so you can focus on the experiences that matter most.
Ait-Ben-Haddou
Stand before the soaring minaret of the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, one of the largest mosques in the world, rising above the Atlantic Ocean. Walk among the mosaics and thermal baths of Volubilis, a remarkably preserved Roman city that once served as the capital of ancient Mauretania Tingitana. Continue to Meknes, one of Morocco’s historic imperial cities, then trace the Thousand Kasbahs Road to Ait-Ben-Haddou, a UNESCO-listed fortress village at the edge of the High Atlas Mountains. In the Sahara, cross the golden sands of Erg Chebbi by camel and watch the sun set over dunes that can rise more than 500 feet high.
Tanneries in Fez
In Fez, discover ancient crafts passed down through generations, from intricate zellige tilework to the centuries-old Chouara leather tanneries and hand-shaped pottery fired in traditional kilns. In Marrakesh, step into the energy of Djemaa el-Fna square, a UNESCO-recognized cultural space where storytellers, musicians, and food stalls transform the plaza from a bustling daytime market into an electric night gathering. Share tea and music in Khamlia village during a traditional Gnawa performance rooted in West African heritage, and explore the whitewashed lanes of Essaouira’s harbor, where artisans and fishermen carry on time-honored traditions.
Sahara Desert
Travel by 4x4 across the Sahara’s wide-open landscapes, where wind-sculpted dunes stretch to the horizon. Gaze up at the towering canyon walls of Todra Gorge, carved over centuries by the Todra River as it cuts through the eastern High Atlas Mountains. Enjoy a wine tasting in Morocco’s fertile Meknès region beneath the Middle Atlas foothills and take in the remarkable range of landscapes that shape the country.
Home-hosted Tagine dinner
From spice-filled souks in Marrakesh to neighborhood bakeries in Fez, food is woven into daily life. Fragrant tagines simmer with saffron, preserved lemon, and olives, while freshly baked khobz bread arrives warm from communal ovens. Join an executive chef for a hands-on cooking class, then sit down to enjoy your creation. Along the way, pause for traditional mint tea, a symbol of Moroccan hospitality served with ceremony across cities, villages, and desert camps.
From desert tents beneath the stars to the ritual of sharing mint tea, Berber traditions remain at the heart of Moroccan culture.
The Berber people, who call themselves Amazigh, are the indigenous inhabitants of North Africa and have lived in Morocco’s mountains, valleys, and deserts for thousands of years. Their traditions remain deeply woven into Moroccan culture today, particularly in the Sahara where Berber communities have long adapted to life in the desert. While traveling through these landscapes, you may experience elements of this heritage firsthand, from the distinctive desert tents used by nomadic families to the warm ritual of sharing mint tea, a symbol of hospitality that is central to Berber culture. These traditions offer a glimpse into a way of life shaped by the rhythms of the desert and a deep connection to the land.