Discover Morocco
3 May –
15 May 2026
- 13 Days
- 4 and 5 star hotels
- 20 Meals
- Group size: 15
Only 3 Spaces Left
A journey through Morocco follows coast, mountain and desert, linking real places, daily life and living history.
Itinerary
We meet at O.R. Tambo International Airport for the first leg of our much-anticipated trip: the flight to Casablanca. As you cast your mind towards a journey that will take you from city to Sahara.
After arriving in Casablanca, we meet our Moroccan guide and begin with a gentle introduction to the city. Known as “The White City,” Casablanca blends Arab heritage and French colonial architecture with the rhythm of modern Moroccan life. We drive along Anfa Boulevard, passing elegant villas and busy cafés, and pause to admire the Hassan II Mosque; its minaret towering above the Atlantic.
We then head to Rabat, Morocco’s coastal capital. Rabat provides a softer landing thanks to its wide boulevards, gardens, and slower pace. On arrival, there’s time to settle in before an early evening stroll and a relaxed welcome dinner; a chance to connect and look ahead to the journey that awaits.
Highlights:
We enjoy breakfast at the hotel and take a tour of Rabat, passing the Hassan Tower, a beautiful minaret, and the Kasbah of Udayas. Next, we depart for Chefchaouen, a city of winding alleys and cobbled streets nestled in the Rif Mountains. Also known as The Blue Pearl, The Blue Diamond or The Charming Bride, Chefchaouen’s walls are rinsed in blue and white, giving the impression that you’ve stepped into an azure dream. We meander through the medina and browse the handcrafts in the souks. Hints of the city’s Andalusian heritage can be seen in its curved archways, little balconies and tiled roofs. In Chefchaouen, the city itself is the attraction, with something new to offer around every corner.
Tonight, we have dinner at our hotel, an authentic Moroccan riad.
Highlights:
We leave Chefchaouen behind and travel to Fez via Meknes, one of Morocco’s four imperial cities. En route, we pause to admire two of its most iconic landmarks: Bab El-Khemis and the grand Bab Mansour gate.
On arrival in Fez, we settle into our hotel – our base for exploring this historic city. Fez is made up of the old medina (Fes El Bali), the newer walled district (Fes Jdid) and the more modern Ville Nouvelle.
As Morocco’s cultural heart, Fez offers a glimpse into the past and present. Its medina, founded in the 8th century, is one of the oldest in the Arab world and still very much alive; home to markets, workshops and families who live within its ancient walls.
We enjoy dinner at the hotel tonight.
Highlights:
After breakfast, we step into the heart of Fez with a guided walk through the medina. Fes El Bali, a maze of over 9,000 alleyways, is believed to be the world’s largest car-free urban area. It’s here, in narrow lanes and hidden courtyards, that some of the city’s richest treasures are found.
We visit the tanneries and the Al-Karaouine University and Mosque and have lunch at our leisure before heading to the Marinid Tombs, a crumbling hilltop site with panoramic views of the old city.
The afternoon brings more glimpses of fine craftsmanship: the Bou Inania and Attarine madrasas, the Nejjarine Fountain, and the intricate work that Fez is known for. There’s time to browse the souks, with their leather, mosaics, and pottery.
Dinner is at Palais Al Firdaous, where traditional dishes are served in a richly decorated setting.
Highlights:
We leave the city behind and begin our journey towards the desert. It’s a day on the road, with landscapes that shift as we go; have your camera close.
We pass through Ifrane, with its alpine feel, and continue into cedar forests and the wide plateaus of the Middle Atlas. In Midelt, a quiet rural town, Berber culture comes into focus.
By late afternoon, we reach Erfoud. Built from the earth it stands on, this desert town marks our arrival at the edge of the Sahara. We check into the hotel and gather for dinner.
Highlights:
After a slow and easy morning, we swap the city roads for desert tracks as we travel by 4×4 to Merzouga, where the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi shimmer on the horizon.
As evening falls, we mount camels and ride into the shifting sands, soaking in the quiet beauty of the desert at sunset. Later, we return to our hotel in Erfoud under a sky of stars.
Highlights:
We leave Erfoud and travel west along the old caravan route known as the “Road of a Thousand Kasbahs”. Our first stop is Rissani, once a key trading hub and still home to a lively market.
The desert gives way to towering cliffs in Todgha Gorge, where the river carves a deep ravine through rose-coloured rock. Further west, we pass through the Dadès Valley, a green ribbon in the arid landscape famous for its rose fields.
In Ouarzazate, we take a short city tour. Once a French garrison, the town is now home to Morocco’s largest film studios.
By evening, we arrive at Aït Benhaddou and settle in for dinner at our hotel.
Highlights:
This morning, we visit Aït Benhaddou, a 17th-century kasbah set on a hill above the surrounding plains. Once a key stop on the old caravan route, its narrow lanes and earthen homes offer a glimpse into Berber life centuries ago. Today, only a few families remain.
The site is now protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has appeared in films like Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia.
Later, we begin our journey through the High Atlas Mountains to Marrakech. On arrival, we check into our hotel and settle in ahead of tomorrow’s exploration.
Highlights:
We set out to explore Marrakech, a city shaped by history and alive with energy. Our walk through the medina includes the Koutoubia Mosque and Bahia Palace, calm and intricate spaces in the heart of the bustle.
The souks with their colourful, crafty and conversational atmosphere, invite wandering.
This afternoon is yours to enjoy at leisure. There’s also the option of taking a hands-on cooking class in the riad kitchen. We get together again for dinner.
Highlights:
After breakfast, the day is yours to explore Marrakech at leisure. Wander the alleys, shop in the souks, and take a break from the crowds with mint tea in a quiet courtyard.
This evening, we gather for a final dinner; swapping stories, savouring Moroccan flavours and bidding a warm farewell to this captivating land.
Highlights:
After a final breakfast in Marrakech, we make our way to the airport. As we head home, we carry with us the colours, stories and stillness of Morocco; and the connections made along the way.
We arrive in Johannesburg and part ways after an eventful trip. Seagull Travel & Tours hopes Discover Morocco leaves you with memories of colourful medinas, terracotta dunes and beautiful scenery. We look forward to seeing you again.
We meet at O.R. Tambo International Airport for the first leg of our much-anticipated trip: the flight to Casablanca. As you cast your mind towards a journey that will take you from city to Sahara.
After arriving in Casablanca, we meet our Moroccan guide and begin with a gentle introduction to the city. Known as “The White City,” Casablanca blends Arab heritage and French colonial architecture with the rhythm of modern Moroccan life. We drive along Anfa Boulevard, passing elegant villas and busy cafés, and pause to admire the Hassan II Mosque; its minaret towering above the Atlantic.
We then head to Rabat, Morocco’s coastal capital. Rabat provides a softer landing thanks to its wide boulevards, gardens, and slower pace. On arrival, there’s time to settle in before an early evening stroll and a relaxed welcome dinner; a chance to connect and look ahead to the journey that awaits.
Highlights:
We enjoy breakfast at the hotel and take a tour of Rabat, passing the Hassan Tower, a beautiful minaret, and the Kasbah of Udayas. Next, we depart for Chefchaouen, a city of winding alleys and cobbled streets nestled in the Rif Mountains. Also known as The Blue Pearl, The Blue Diamond or The Charming Bride, Chefchaouen’s walls are rinsed in blue and white, giving the impression that you’ve stepped into an azure dream. We meander through the medina and browse the handcrafts in the souks. Hints of the city’s Andalusian heritage can be seen in its curved archways, little balconies and tiled roofs. In Chefchaouen, the city itself is the attraction, with something new to offer around every corner.
Tonight, we have dinner at our hotel, an authentic Moroccan riad.
Highlights:
We leave Chefchaouen behind and travel to Fez via Meknes, one of Morocco’s four imperial cities. En route, we pause to admire two of its most iconic landmarks: Bab El-Khemis and the grand Bab Mansour gate.
On arrival in Fez, we settle into our hotel – our base for exploring this historic city. Fez is made up of the old medina (Fes El Bali), the newer walled district (Fes Jdid) and the more modern Ville Nouvelle.
As Morocco’s cultural heart, Fez offers a glimpse into the past and present. Its medina, founded in the 8th century, is one of the oldest in the Arab world and still very much alive; home to markets, workshops and families who live within its ancient walls.
We enjoy dinner at the hotel tonight.
Highlights:
After breakfast, we step into the heart of Fez with a guided walk through the medina. Fes El Bali, a maze of over 9,000 alleyways, is believed to be the world’s largest car-free urban area. It’s here, in narrow lanes and hidden courtyards, that some of the city’s richest treasures are found.
We visit the tanneries and the Al-Karaouine University and Mosque and have lunch at our leisure before heading to the Marinid Tombs, a crumbling hilltop site with panoramic views of the old city.
The afternoon brings more glimpses of fine craftsmanship: the Bou Inania and Attarine madrasas, the Nejjarine Fountain, and the intricate work that Fez is known for. There’s time to browse the souks, with their leather, mosaics, and pottery.
Dinner is at Palais Al Firdaous, where traditional dishes are served in a richly decorated setting.
Highlights:
We leave the city behind and begin our journey towards the desert. It’s a day on the road, with landscapes that shift as we go; have your camera close.
We pass through Ifrane, with its alpine feel, and continue into cedar forests and the wide plateaus of the Middle Atlas. In Midelt, a quiet rural town, Berber culture comes into focus.
By late afternoon, we reach Erfoud. Built from the earth it stands on, this desert town marks our arrival at the edge of the Sahara. We check into the hotel and gather for dinner.
Highlights:
After a slow and easy morning, we swap the city roads for desert tracks as we travel by 4×4 to Merzouga, where the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi shimmer on the horizon.
As evening falls, we mount camels and ride into the shifting sands, soaking in the quiet beauty of the desert at sunset. Later, we return to our hotel in Erfoud under a sky of stars.
Highlights:
We leave Erfoud and travel west along the old caravan route known as the “Road of a Thousand Kasbahs”. Our first stop is Rissani, once a key trading hub and still home to a lively market.
The desert gives way to towering cliffs in Todgha Gorge, where the river carves a deep ravine through rose-coloured rock. Further west, we pass through the Dadès Valley, a green ribbon in the arid landscape famous for its rose fields.
In Ouarzazate, we take a short city tour. Once a French garrison, the town is now home to Morocco’s largest film studios.
By evening, we arrive at Aït Benhaddou and settle in for dinner at our hotel.
Highlights:
This morning, we visit Aït Benhaddou, a 17th-century kasbah set on a hill above the surrounding plains. Once a key stop on the old caravan route, its narrow lanes and earthen homes offer a glimpse into Berber life centuries ago. Today, only a few families remain.
The site is now protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has appeared in films like Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia.
Later, we begin our journey through the High Atlas Mountains to Marrakech. On arrival, we check into our hotel and settle in ahead of tomorrow’s exploration.
Highlights:
We set out to explore Marrakech, a city shaped by history and alive with energy. Our walk through the medina includes the Koutoubia Mosque and Bahia Palace, calm and intricate spaces in the heart of the bustle.
The souks with their colourful, crafty and conversational atmosphere, invite wandering.
This afternoon is yours to enjoy at leisure. There’s also the option of taking a hands-on cooking class in the riad kitchen. We get together again for dinner.
Highlights:
After breakfast, the day is yours to explore Marrakech at leisure. Wander the alleys, shop in the souks, and take a break from the crowds with mint tea in a quiet courtyard.
This evening, we gather for a final dinner; swapping stories, savouring Moroccan flavours and bidding a warm farewell to this captivating land.
Highlights:
After a final breakfast in Marrakech, we make our way to the airport. As we head home, we carry with us the colours, stories and stillness of Morocco; and the connections made along the way.
We arrive in Johannesburg and part ways after an eventful trip. Seagull Travel & Tours hopes Discover Morocco leaves you with memories of colourful medinas, terracotta dunes and beautiful scenery. We look forward to seeing you again.
From the Atlantic to the Sahara, by Way of the Medina
This carefully paced journey begins in Casablanca and follows Morocco’s shifting landscapes along the coast, through the Rif Mountains and into the silence of the Sahara. From the blue alleys of Chefchaouen to the rose-tinted kasbahs of the south, we travel through living history.
You’ll explore on foot and by road, with time to pause and absorb each place. Wander through Fez’s medieval medina, ride a camel through desert dunes, and sip mint tea in the quiet of a Marrakech courtyard. Along the way, our small group is guided by local insight and welcomed into spaces that reflect both tradition and contemporary rhythm.
Hotels are well located and full of character, chosen to complement the journey without distraction.
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