Day 2:Marrakech.

Upon your arrival in Marrakech, you will go through customs and immigration. As soon as you exit the customs , we will meet you and  escort you to your accommodation  ,the time is yours  until dinner .Tonight ,introduce  your palate to Moroccan cuisine as you enjoy a special welcome dinner.

Day 3:Marrakesh.

After breakfast at your accommodation,your guide will meet you for a private tour of the city. Marrakech wasn't originally established as a city, but a Berber camp tucked behind high walls. It was transient, colorful, and exciting during this period, a sprawling country market set in the middle of a palm-fringed plain. As time passed, economic, social, and cultural focus shifted from Fez to Marrakech, filling the city with palaces, monuments, gardens, and tourists. But through it all, the city stays true to its colorful roots.You'll travel along the ramparts by horse-drawn carriage, through the Agdal Imperial Gardens to the magnificent   Bahai Palace where you will tour each site. Following a stop for lunch around the Djema el Fna square (or at any restaurant of your choice)you continue the tour on foot.  Beginning with the Koutoubia mosque and winding our way through the souks (markets), you will go full circle, emerging back at the Djemaa el Fna square. Day three winds to an end with an authentic Moroccan dinner in one of the restaurants located in the old Medina

Day 4:Imintanout.(39 miles)

Imintanout is a small Berber village not far from Marrakech where we ‘ll spend the day with a Berber family, learning to cook traditional Moroccan dishes such as Tagine and couscous, making bread in a communal outdoor oven, interacting with local villagers, participating in a Moroccan mint tea-making contest, learning about Berber culture, and exploring the local landscape. The family that provides this eco-friendly and sustainable tourism experience for us also operates a rabbit and goat raising  cooperative within the village to employ, educate and empower women within their community.

Day 5:Essaouira (40 Miles)

Essaouira, the old pirates castle with its old narrowed streets and quiet and tranquil atmosphere, was a paradise for artists and writers like Jimmy Hendrix, Bob Marley, Orson Welles and many others. Situated on Morocco’s Atlantic coast, Essaouira was founded by the Portuguese in the 15th century and made it an important military and commercial harbor.During the 19th century, Essaouira's port was the destination preferred by European merchants. Today, the city boasts 75,000 inhabitants and remains one of the country’s most beautiful destinations, with its whitewashed buildings, bustling fish market, and sandy beaches. After visiting the small Medina and harbor in the morning,the afternoon is free for swimming or walking along the beach.

Day 6: Safi,El Jadidia(130 Milles)

After breakfast,we will drive North along the Atlantic coast .We will stop in Safi, the main fishing port for the country's sardine industry and the capital of pottery in Morocco, where we will watch artisans create their pottery and learn how the famous stonewear is made, from muddy clay to open-kiln firing to the artistan’s final touch. We will spend the night in El Jadida, a port city on the Atlantic coast.El Jadidia  was previously known as Mazagan (Portuguese: Mazagão), and was seized by the Portuguese in 1502. From 1580 to 1640, Portugal was under Spanish dynastic rule. Portuguese abandoned Mazagão in 1769 and many of its inhabitants were subsequently evacuated to Brazil, where they founded a new settlement called Nova Mazagão (now in Amapá).

Day 7 :El Jadida, Casablanca,Rabat,Meknes(129 Miles)

After Breakfast,we will drive to Meknes, which was the capital of Morocco under the reign of Moulay Ismail (1672 – 1727), before it was relocated to Rabat. The  city is now the capital of the Meknes-Tafilalet region. Meknes is named after a Berber tribe which was known as Miknasa in medieval Arabic sources. During the afternoon, we will visit its historical buildings and have dinner at one of it's most authentic restaurants.

Day 8 :Meknes,Volubulis,Fez,Meknes(70 Miles)

In the morning, we will visit the ancient Roman cityVolubulis.Even for world-travelers who have seen their share of Roman ruins, the ruins at Volubulis are particularly compelling and the site is extensive. You will not only be able to walk among the major public monuments, but you will get a sense of the typical residential quarters and how the city actually functioned - which it did, in fact, until  the 18th century when the city was plundered to build Meknes. The ruins at Volubulis are also well-regarded for the number of original and very impressive mosaics.Not far from Volubulis is the town of Moulay Idriss,named after the man who brought Islam to Morocco and who is buried in the holiest precinct of the city. Moulay Idriss was the great-grandson of the prophet Mohamed, who fled to Morocco in 787. He made this town his capital and founded nearby Fes, which became the capital of his son Moulay Idriss II. He was poisoned only five years later. After visiting the small town, we will spent the rest of the day exploring the Medina of Fes (Fez).

Day 9 :Ifrane,Azrou,Midelt ,Errachidia(214 Miles)

After breakfast, we will head through the Atlas Mountains on our way to the Sahara Desert.Our first stop will be Ifrane (Amazigh:Ifran,nicknamed Little Switzerland), a town and ski resort of 1,650 m in altitude and of roughly 12,000 people in the Middle Atlas region of Morocco. In Tamazight, the regional Berber language, "ifran" means caves.We will stop also in Azrou to see and feed the barbary monkeys and the Atlas beautiful cedar forest.

Day 10 :Errachidia,Erfoud,Merzouga(75 miles)

After breakfast,we’ll drive along the oasis of Tafilalet,the largest oasis in North Africa, we will stop to visit several villages and a fossil factory before getting to the impressive and  inspiring sand dunes of Erg Chebbi.

Day 11 :Erg Chebbi(21 miles)

After spending the morning discovering how the Berbers live in the Sahara,we’ll visit Gnawa house where we’ll enjoy one of the best Saharian musical groups. In the afternoon, we’ll hop on camels for a trek through the Saharian dunes to reach the Nomad style camp where we will sleep that evening, in a khaima (the traditional nomad tent made of woven wool) or on the dunes if you chose!. The nights can be cold in  the Sahara and the traditional animal hide coverings have been replaced by manufactured blankets to keep you warm and comfortable while you sleep on rugs to insulate you from the sand. Other than that, the camp is designed to give an accurate taste of Nomad life with only a few conveniences added for comfort. Upon your (and your camel’s) arrival, a traditional tagine dinner will be prepared for you to enjoy under the evening stars shining brilliantly in the north African desert’s night sky.  

Day 12 :Merzouga,Rissani,Todra Gorges(80 miles)

After returning from the camp by camel the next morning,we will visit Rissani the biggest market in the region and the largest palm grove in the world. Some 800,000 palm trees produce a variety of dates. After c.760, it was an independent kingdom for nearly two centuries, growing rich on the caravan trade with lands south of the Sahara. Sijilmasa (now in ruins) was the chief trading center and the capital of the kingdom. Since the Middle Ages, the region has been noted for its dates and leather. It was the original seat of the ruling dynasty of Morocco, which came to power in the late 17th century. Most of the inhabitants still live in the 18th century ksar, a maze of dark, almost troglodyte passages. Rissani, capital of the Tafilalet, remains an important commercial center in the area, with its huge souq, especially on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Everything can be found there, though gold, ivory and slaves have disappeared, and the salt, which was previously imported from Mali, has lost its value. After visiting the market, we will get chance to taste the region’s famous pizza (called Madfouna) before driving to Todra gorges, which is among the most dramatic sights in all of Morocco . The cut through the mountain gives only a 10 meter wide passage beneath 300 meter tall walls at some points.

Day 13 : Dades Gorges ,Kelaat Magouna,Ouarzazate(80 Miles)

After leaving Tinghir, we will travel the Road of 1000 Kasbahs,our first stop is the Dades Gorges then a small town called Kalaat Magouna (Magouna Castle),famous for its rose festival in May.We will pass through many Berber villages, see riverside gardens, date palm oasis and barren hillsides clustered with Ksours (fortified dwellings that house many families and their livestock). By the end of the day, we will arrive to Ouarzazate where we will spend the night.

Day 14: Kasbah Ait Ben Hadou, Marrakesh.

After breakfast, we will visit the Atlas Studios where several movies have been filmed, including (kingdom of Heaven,Cleopatra,Kundun and others). Our next stop is the Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO world heritage site. This village of clustered Berber Kasbahs has been used as a backdrop for more than 20 films and was one of the most important fortress strongholds on the Old Salt Road of caravans carrying slaves, gold, ivory and salt to Marrakech and beyond. After lunch at the Kasbah, we’ll travel past a pageantry of fragrant, dense pine and cedar forests, terraced farms and sienna mud-brick Berber villages, then cross the Atlas Mountains at the dramatic Tizi-n-Tichka Pass (2,260 meters high).

Day 15:Marrakesh (on your own)

Today is your day to get up close and personal with the city on your own! After breakfast at your accommodations, the rest of the day is yours. Head back into the souks for some adventurous shopping,or take a break at the Garden Majorelle. If spending too much time in one place isn't your style, then we offer day trip outside of Marrakech to Ouzzoud's water falls. You can cap off your journey at a spectacular dinner event (optional), the Fantasia at the desert of Marrakech, where you’ll enjoy the splendid drama of Arabian Nights filled with belly dancing,  folkloric troupes, horse show and a traditional multi-course Moroccan meal.

 Day 16:Marrakech to U.S.

 Transfer to Marrakech airport for your return flight home.

Bon Voyage !!

Duration: 16 days

Accommodation :Nomad tent(optional), air-conditioned hotels and Riads,Berber home.

Transportation:Air-conditioned 4WD or mini van,camel and horse carraiage.

Activities:Cooking lessons,cultural tour ,camel riding and shopping.