
Highlights of Morocco
11 days, 5 cities |
Which trip type is right for you?
Essential: Room with 3+ other travelers in conveniently located hostels. For budget-conscious extroverts who love a group moment.
Plus: Room with just one other person in 3- or 4-star hotels. Perfect for people who value privacy and recharging in their own space.
Why go?
Want a little more out of life? We got you, Morocco is the home of more. Like the world’s largest desert, vibrant markets, exotic foods, and more—like Moorish architecture. When this adventure comes to an end, you’ll be begging for even more Morocco.
What you'll get
- Round-trip flights & airport transfers (or book 'em yourself)
- 9 nights in handpicked accommodations
- 8 breakfasts
- Welcome and farewell dinners
- Four authentic Moroccan dinners
- Expert Tour Director
- 24/7 support from our travel gurus
- 4 insider city tours with local guides
- Entrance to Bahia Palace
- Admission to Atlas Studios
- Excursion to Moulay Ali Cherif and Ksar El Fida
Picture yourself
- Enhancing your culinary skills during a Moroccan cooking class
- Getting lost in the lively markets of Marrakesh
- Racing through the Erg Chebbi sand dunes in a 4x4
- Gazing at the colorful patterns of Fez’s architecture
- Feeling transported through time at historic Aït-Ben-Haddou
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Itinerary

Day 1: Overnight Flight to Morocco
Board your overnight flight to Marrakesh, one of Morocco’s oldest cities and home to the largest market in the country (eat your heart out, Trader Joe’s).
Day 2: Arrive in Marrakesh + Welcome Dinner
Welcome to Morocco, the product of some mad-scientist-level cultural fusion. Start with a long history of traditional Islamic life, mix it up with nomadic desert tribe vibes from the indigenous Berbers, sprinkle in the remnants of Spanish and French colonialism, and you’re only beginning to understand this great African melting pot (or melting tagine, for you soon-to-be Moroccan cookware experts).
In the evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner of local cuisine and drinks with fellow travelers at an authentic local spot. Afterwards, you’re free to take the party elsewhere!
- Meet an EF representative at the airport.
- Transfer to your accommodation and check in.
- Receive the latest schedule from your Tour Director.
- Meet your fellow travelers as they arrive.
Day 3: Explore Marrakesh
Marrakesh IS Morocco. Literally. In many languages, the name for Morocco is just “Marrakesh.” The Red City is easy to get lost in, but fear not, there’s excitement around every corner, and your local guide is here to ensure you get to see it all. Follow them today for your first real taste of Morocco—both metaphorically and culinarily.
- Feast your eyes on the pseudo-European floral beauty of the Gueliz District—designed by the French while feeling homesick for Paris.
- Pay respect to your elders when you see Koutoubia Mosque—it’s over 800 years old, but doesn’t look a day over 799.
- Bask in the gloriously geometric architecture of Bahia Palace and the Medina (old city).
- Prepare to have your definition of “supermarket” blown out of the water as you haggle your way through the Marrakesh Souk, the city’s premiere market and meeting-place.
Day 4: Free Day in Marrakesh + Optional Moroccan Cooking Class & Night out at Nouba
Good morning! While most of Marrakesh is awake in time for the early Call to Prayer, we’re guessing you’re up early, too, in anticipation of the crazy day to come. Yesterday you saw the “must-see’s” of Marrakesh, and today is all about the hidden gems. Feel free to spend the day exploring, eating, or for the truly daring, learning to charm snakes.
- Catch a whiff of organized chaos as you weave in and out of Marrakesh’s spiraling alleyways mingling with the nearly one million city residents.
- Spend the day crafting puns on the word “souk,” meaning “market,” as you bargain for souvenirs at any of the hundreds of vendors around the city.
- Treat your taste buds with an optional Moroccan cooking class in an art-filled desert oasis like you've never seen before.
Garden Variety: Visit three different museums at the Majorelle Garden, named for the eponymous French painter who designed the sprawling grounds and lived in the shockingly blue villa on the property. The cactus-laden complex also includes the Islamic Art Museum, the Berber Museum, and the Yves Saint Laurent Museum.
Gate Grandpa: Not to be confused with the similarly named mashed eggplant dish, Bab Agnaou is a 12th century city gate that once represented Marrakesh’s doorway to Sub-Saharan Africa. These days, however, it’s mostly just a cool spot to take a selfie with a very old wall.
Day 5: Travel to Ouarzazate via Aït-Ben-Haddou
Ever seen a movie? Of course you have. Ever seen a movie with a scene that took place in the desert? Probably, right? That desert scene was most likely filmed at Aït-Ben-Haddou, which is a series of Saharan mud huts built into a hillside that you get to explore today on your way to Ouarzazate.
- Board your bus from Marrakesh bound for Ouarzazate.
- Stop for an included lunch in Aït-Ben-Haddou, and take some time to reenact your favorite Game of Thrones/Gladiator/Lawrence of Arabia desert scene.
- Stare at the imposing High Atlas Mountains—nothing to shrug at.
- Feast upon couscous—the food so nice, they named it twice—and other foods at an included dinner upon your arrival in Ouarzazate.
Day 6: Explore Ouarzazate + Sightseeing En Route to Erfoud
When in Ouarzazate, be like a Berber. Or at least get to know your indigenous hosts in this Moroccan vacation town. Today is a day of desert sightseeing, so make space on your camera roll, stuff your pockets with olives, and stock up on sunscreen—you’re headed to Erfoud with several crazy-beautiful stops along the way.
- Walk the kasbah on your morning stroll through Ouarzazate’s fortified palace, the Taourirt Kasbah.
- Enjoy lunch in the quaint town of Tinghir
- Gawk at gorgeous gorges at Todra Gorge, featuring 500-foot high limestone walls on either side of a narrow canyon.
- Gorge yourself (today is a day of gorges) on an included dinner once you settle in Erfoud.
Day 7: Explore Erfoud & Erg Chebbi Sand Dunes
Oasis is more than just the band that wrote “Wonderwall.” It’s also an area in the desert with enough vegetation and water to support life. A prime example of which is Erfoud, your splendid refuge on the Ziz River today for those of you already sick of sand.
- Enjoy a morning excursion, off-the-beaten path, to Rissani to see the spectacularly decorated Mausoleum of Moulay Ali Cherif, and the Ksar El Fida—a gigantic desert castle.
- Return to Erfoud, where you bet Jur-ass-ic you get to see some bones and fossils from some of the weird dinosaurs that lived here when the Sahara Desert was underwater.
- Cool off with a refreshing swim in the hotel pool—no, it’s not a desert illusion, it’s really there.
- Set out for the Erg Chebbi sand dunes.
- Stop at a traditional Bedouin tent for a musical performance (for watching), snacks (for eating), and classic Moroccan mint tea (for sipping, not spilling).
- Return to Erfoud for an included dinner and a free night.
Day 8: Travel to Fez
You’re going to Fez today—home to over one million people, and the namesake to that tassled hat that Aladdin wears. Along the way to the “Athens of Africa,” you’ll see the quaint apple-country town of Midelt, the Atlas-mountain town of Ifrane, and more.
- Board your private motorcoach bound for Fez.
- Say “Ziz Louise” as you have your mind-blown while passing through the lush and extremely photogenic Ziz River Valley and Atlas Mountains.
- Insist that your fellow travelers refer to you as “the Johnny Appleseed of Morocco” as you stop in Midelt—known for its abundant fruit trees—for some free time to grab lunch.
- Continue on to Ifrane, a Euro-inspired city built by the French last century in the high alpine forest plateaus of the Atlas Mountains.
- Enjoy an included dinner upon arrival in Fez.
Day 9: Explore Fez + Optional Dinner & Music Show
You think your Great Aunt Edwina is old? Just wait until you see how old Fez is. Hint: over 1,200 years old. Follow your Tour Director for an in-depth look at how the oldest Imperial City has shifted and morphed in its millennium-plus of existence.
Note: The Optional Dinner & Music Show is available beginning 2025.
- Be dazzled by Fez’s ornate Moorish architecture like that of the Royal Palace Gate and the Bab Bou Jeloud, and realize you certainly don’t want… less-ish.
- Visit the Old Jewish Quarter, known as the Mellah, and learn about the rise and fall of Fez’s once-numerous Jewish population.
- Attend a ceramics demonstration.
- Get down and dirty at one of the world’s oldest tanneries and learn that leather is traditionally soaked in cow urine and pigeon feces—just don’t tell that to your motorcycle gang.
Day 10: Travel to Casablanca via Rabat + Farewell Dinner
You deserve the presidential treatment, which is why you’re going to white house today. Or as it’s more commonly known, Casablanca. Along the way, you’ll have a chance to explore Rabat, the country’s coastal capital. Once filled with pirates, these days it’s mostly filled with great seafood. Speaking of which, tonight in Casablanca, you’ll feast on a farewell dinner to commemorate the end of your spicy/sweet/exhilarating/pool-chilling/selfie-taking/history-learning/unforgettable 10-day desert odyssey.
Farewell Dinner
Share some last laughs (and maybe shed a few tears) at an included farewell dinner with the group.
- Kiss Fez goodbye (not literally—those are some old, old buildings) and board your private motorcoach en route to Casablanca via Rabat.
- Let out the occasional “ooh” and “aah” as you tour Rabat, visiting sights such as the emerald-roofed Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Kasbah of the Udayas, the Andalusian Gardens, and an Atlantic-coast beach that puts the Jersey Shore to shame.
- Reflect on how #relatable the Hassan Mosque is, envisioned to be the largest in the world before construction ceased in 1199—procrastination is real, people.
- Arrive in Casablanca and finally get around to declaring “quite frankly my dear I don’t give a damn,” but we won’t tell anyone that that’s from Gone With the Wind, not Casablanca.
Day 11: Fly Home
Wadaeaan ya aisdiqa'
Translation: Goodbye friends. Your next destination awaits—home. Before you head to the airport, enjoy your last few moments together. Take one more group photo. Grab that final drink. (Fine, maybe a couple of drinks.) But this isn’t goodbye. It’s “See you later.” The only question is, where?
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A lot of our trips line up back to back! Give us a call—we can help you add another and save big while you're at it.
2. Go ahead or stay behind
Extending your trip is easy! During checkout, you'll have the option to fly to (or from) the gateway of your choice for an additional fee. We'll adjust your flights accordingly, but you'll be responsible to take care of your transportation, hotels, and other logistics outside of tour.
Note: Depending on your desired gateways, additional fees may apply.
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Accommodations
We handpick every accommodation and focus on locations and properties where local culture is at your doorstep. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used properties for this tour.

El Andalous Hotel Marrakech
This modern hotel is near the center of Marrakech. Guests will enjoy an outdoor pool & terrace, two on-site restaurants, and lush gardens. Nearby you’ll find the several restaurants and cocktail lounges, Jemaa el-Fnaa square...

L'Escale Hotel Fez
This hotel is in the heart of the Imperial City of Fez. Guests will enjoy a panoramic restaurant, 24/7 reception services, and snacks and coffee available all day. Nearby you’ll find the several restaurants and cocktail lounges...

Oum Palace Hotel Casablanca
This hotel is located in the business district of Casablanca. Guests will enjoy a spa and wellness center, two restaurants and comfortable accommodations. Nearby, you’ll find several shops and restaurants, the medina, and a...
Customize with excursions
Enhance your experience with hand-picked optional excursions—designed to add adventure, culture, and unforgettable moments to your journey.
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Marrakech, Morocco
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Fez, Morocco
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Ouarzazate, Morocco
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Casablanca, Morocco
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Erfoud, Morocco
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Flights
When you include flights with your trip, our dedicated team of experts will handle all the details, so your travel experience is as seamless as possible. Just select your dates and airport to see pricing.
Perks of booking flights with us
- Airport transfers to and from accommodations
- Ability to pay for flights over time, interest free
- Convenience of travel plans all in one booking
- 24/7 guidance through flight changes or delays
- Locked-in price (barring post-booking changes)
- Flexibility for pre- or post-trip travel
- Major international airlines only
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FAQ
Morocco is calling, book the trip! We recommend booking as soon as possible, this not only secures your spot on the trip, it also allows you the most time to pay for your trip. The closer we get to departure the more challenging securing your reservation becomes.
Visa Requirement: U.S. and Canadian citizens can enter Morocco without a visa for tourism purposes and stay for up to 90 days. If you are not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, you must contact your country’s consulate for your specific entry requirements.
Passport Validity: Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months past the end of your travels
Travelers are responsible for staying up to date with entry requirements and should check for the most current requirements by referencing the U.S. Department of State or Government of Canada website.
Morocco is a whirlwind of colors, flavors, and epic adventures waiting to be explored. From the bustling souks of Marrakech to the historic ruins of Fes, every city has its own unique vibe. Summer can be scorching, especially in the desert, but the beaches and mountain towns offer a refreshing escape.
Get ready for a sensory overload in the best way possible—spices in the air, vibrant textiles at every turn, and tagine dishes that will change your life. Our tours hit all the must-sees plus plenty of hidden gems you won’t find in a guidebook. Whether you're here for the adventure, the culture, or the unreal photo ops, Morocco is the kind of place that stays with you long after you leave. Pack your bags, bring your sense of adventure, and get ready for a trip like no other!
Starting in 2026, every tour itinerary will include a visit to the iconic blue city of Chefchaouen, nestled in the Rif Mountains. Immerse yourself in its charming streets, vibrant culture, and stunning views. In addition, all tours will feature an overnight stay in Tangier, a bustling port city with rich history and a blend of cultures. For an unforgettable experience, each itinerary also includes an overnight stay in a desert camp under the starry skies of the Sahara Desert. Feel the magic of the dunes, enjoy a traditional Berber meal, and sleep in the heart of one of the world's most awe-inspiring landscapes. Don’t miss out on these incredible additions to your adventure!
Groups average around 30 travelers but can range from 20 up to 44. Generally, the average age is 27. The group size allows for plenty of opportunities to socialize and explore together, making it a great opportunity to meet like-minded people and form lasting connections. Whether you're a solo traveler or coming with friends, you'll find a supportive and energetic group atmosphere. Check out our Rules of the Road and the role all travelers play in creating a fun and inclusive group.
When you book flights with us you’ll get:
- The ability to roll the cost of your airfare into our interest free monthly payment plan.
- One checked bag per traveler included.
- Expert guidance on how to work with the airline when flight delays and cancellations occur.
- Transfers to and from the airport on your tour's arrival and departure dates.
- Flexible rebooking options if your itinerary changes.
- Flexibility around your arrival and departure airports. You’ll have the option to fly in or out of most airports if you want to add any independent travel before or after your tour.
- Assurance that you will only be booked on airlines that meet our rigorous safety standards.
If you have preferences regarding an airline or are traveling with someone and wish to be on the same flight as them, you can read more about flying with your friend here. We're always happy to look into it however we can't guarantee we will always be able to accommodate.
Flight details are released for preview 60 days before departure and your e-ticket and confirmation number will be available 30 days before you depart.
When you book flights on your own, you’re responsible for:
- Transfers to and from the airport on your tour’s arrival and departure dates.
- Rebooking your flight and any associated fees if your flight is cancelled or delayed.
- Rebooking your flight and any associated fees if your itinerary changes or the tour is cancelled.
- Arriving and departing on time; no compensation will be provided for missed tour inclusions.
We recommend you avoid checking a bag, but if that’s not possible, you should ensure that you bring extra clothes and essentials in a carry-on bag as a precaution. You'll need to refer to your airline’s website for weight limits.
For more information on flying with Ultimate Break, check out the Flights section of our Help Center
Generally, expect to depart your home gateway in the afternoon or evening on Day 1. All overnight flights from the US to Africa will arrive mid-morning to early afternoon on Day 2.
Worried about jetlag, delayed flights, or just want more time to explore, we strongly encourage extending your stay to arrive early or stay late. This way you can settle in without the stress of missing anything.
When you arrive in Morocco, you'll head through baggage claim and customs before being greeted by your Tour Director. They'll set a designated place for you to meet as the trip gets closer. For travelers who booked flights through Ultimate Break, you'll then be transported to your first accommodation to freshen up before the Welcome Dinner.
Your Tour Director is with you during your entire trip. They're part logistics master, making sure you get to see all that we have planned; part rockstar, sharing with your local hotspots; and part guru, sharing and inviting you into the culture. Our Tour Directors are fully trained and ready to support you in making your journey safe, seamless, and unforgettable!
In some locations you will be met by a local guide who will lead you through our traveler-inspired walking tour. You'll get some local history and culture while also making sure you hit the photo stops. You'll walk away with an insider's perspective and some great pictures.
On Plus tours, you will be in a room with one other traveler unless a single room upgrade is purchased. Roommates are assigned randomly based on gender unless a specific roommate is requested in advance. You can do this at the time of booking or in your online account up to 60 days before departure.
Morocco is considered safe for travelers, but like any destination, it's important to stay aware of your surroundings and follow basic safety guidelines. Pickpocketing can occur, especially in crowded areas or tourist hotspots. Keep your belongings secure and be cautious with strangers offering unsolicited help or deals.
Here are a few additional points:
- Health and Safety: Talking with your healthcare provider about any vaccinations or medication you may want to consider. Here are some additional tips for traveling with medication and traveling with allergies.
- International Data Plan: In the event you need to get in touch with your Tour Director or Ultimate Break while abroad, it’s important to invest in an international data plan. Call your cell phone provider to understand their plans or look into purchasing a sim card.
- Transportation Safety: When getting a taxi, make sure to agree on a price before getting in. At the end of a night out, use trusted transportation like a licensed taxi, Uber of Uber like service, and always have cash on hand.
- Nightlife: As with anywhere in the world, watch your drink, and avoid excessive alcohol consumption.
You can learn more about our safety commitment here.
Female travelers in Morocco may face treatment different from what they are used to back home:
- Though local women tend to dress conservatively, this is not expected of foreigners and many travelers dress as they normally would back home. That being said, there are travelers who say dressing more conservatively helps draw less attention and made them feel more comfortable, so it's not a bad idea to pack some conservative clothing items to have on hand just in case.
- It’s common to be catcalled in Morocco. Years of feedback and advice tell us that it’s best to ignore the calls and keep walking forward.
- If you do find yourself receiving unwanted attention, staying in a group is one of the best deterrents.
This is your classic sightseeing tour. Think lots of walking and taking in all the sites. On these tours, be prepared to:
- Walk a minimum of 10k steps per day (more if you add excursions)
- Use public transportation
- Climb on and off a motor coach unassisted
- Manage your own luggage (including carrying luggage upstairs if there is no elevator)
- Climb occasional stairs, hills and navigate various terrains (think cobblestones) to different sites
- Stand for periods of time during guided commentary and photo stops
For Essential Tours: Be able to climb a ladder for bunk beds (if applicable)
Excursions are available for purchase at a discounted rate prior to departure. Some excursions may be available for purchase while you are on tour directly through your mobile app but are subject to availability and will be more expensive.
We recommend purchasing excursions at least 3 days prior to your tour departure. Please note some excursions have advance booking deadlines. Check your tour itinerary for more information to ensure you don’t miss the deadline to add them.
When you travel with Ultimate Break, you’ll make a positive impact on the places you visit and the people and animals you meet along the way. That’s because our three core Responsible Travel commitments—protecting the environment, supporting local communities, and promoting animal welfare—are at the heart of every tour we offer.
Learn more about EF's Impact approach here.
Your safety is priority #1
Our parent company EF has been ensuring the safety of travelers abroad since 1965 with:
- 24/7 global on-call support
- Highly trained Tour Directors
- Quality & safety checks on accommodations
- 50,000 EF staff on the ground in 50 countries































































