Morocco Sahara Odyssey
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Introduction
Depart the U.S. today on an overnight flight to Casablanca, Morocco.
Activity Note: During Ramadan, from March 1 to March 29, 2025, the general pacing is often slower throughout the daytime. Shops may open later in the afternoon and religious fasting may affect restaurant availability during breakfast and lunch hours. Local activity tends to return to its usual vibrancy following the daily sunset meal.
Morning: Depending on your specific flight arrangements, you’ll arrive in Casablanca throughout the day. An O.A.T. representative will greet you at the airport and assist with your transfer to your hotel in Rabat, one of Morocco’s ancient imperial cities and its capital since 1913.
Lunch: Enjoy your first taste of Moroccan cuisine on your own—your Trip Experience Leader will recommend a local restaurant for you to try.
Afternoon: After checking in to our hotel and receiving your room assignments, your afternoon is free. Perhaps you’ll explore the creative side of Morocco at the Villa des Arts. This site houses contemporary art that draws heavily on Moroccan heritage and focuses on themes centered around environmentalism, coexistence, and tolerance. Or, take a stroll through Rabat’s Botanical Garden to witness over 650 species of plants, including rare varieties of tropical, sub-tropical, and succulents.
Later this afternoon, fellow travelers who took the optional pre-trip extension to Morocco: Chefchaouen, Tangier & the Berbers of the Rif will join the main adventure, along with travelers who arrived early in Rabat before their main adventure.
Dinner: Enjoy dinner together at our hotel’s restaurant, featuring regional cuisine.
Evening: You are free to spend your evening as you wish. Perhaps you’ll retire to your room to rest after the long journey, or join travelers at the hotel to discuss your upcoming discoveries.
Activity Note: Today’s activities will require 3 hours of walking, including one hour exploring the Kasbah Oudeya which will have slippery and hilly terrain.
Breakfast: At the hotel.
Morning: Following breakfast, our Trip Experience Leader will give a Welcome Briefing. Afterwards, we will delve into the basics of the Arabic language.
Leaving the hotel behind us, we set out on an orientation tour by bus with our Trip Experience Leader to familiarize ourselves with the surrounding area. We’ll stroll the cobbled streets of Rabat, seeking out opportunities to interact with the locals we come across.
Next, we’ll get off the bus and take a walk along the outside of the Royal Palace. Surrounded by a guarded enclosure, the present palace was built in 1864 over the ruins of an older royal palace. The architectural complex with large gardens and interior courtyards houses the seat of government, and includes a mosque, guard barracks, and a royal college. We’ll also stop by the Mohammed V Mausoleum, an architectural marvel that it is the final resting place of three members of the royal family.
This morning’s discoveries conclude at the Kasbah Oudeya, a citadel originally built in the twelfth century. Many of the winding lanes are fringed with whitewashed homes intensely accented with a vibrant hue of blue. As we continue our exploration of the kasbah, we will make our way to the Andalusian gardens, which offer a shady retreat with its varying plant-life, such as oleanders, orange, lemon and banana trees. Perhaps we will take a step away from the bustle of the streets and enjoy the view of the Bou Regreg River.
Lunch: On your own.
Afternoon: After returning to the hotel together, you’ll enjoy free time to spend as you please.
Dinner: Enjoy a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant, featuring traditional Moroccan cuisine and a glass of wine.
Evening: On your own—you are free to return to your room to rest before your explorations tomorrow, or join fellow travelers in the main hotel area to discuss the day’s activities.
Activity Note: Today, our transfer from Rabat to Fez will involve a 4-hour bus ride (with stops along the way) over roads that may be bumpy or uneven at times. Fez’s crowded, narrow medinas are a haven for pickpockets, and travelers should stay alert and be aware of their belongings and surroundings at all times. If this day falls on a Thursday, we will instead visit the medina on Day 6 to experience it on the weekend when it is at its liveliest.
Breakfast: At the hotel.
Morning: We depart the coast and Rabat this morning, and set off for Fez—locally referred to as Fes. We’ll drive past sweeping fields, rolling countryside, and tree-covered slopes, some of which may be speckled with poppies, prickly pears, olive trees, or snow, depending on the time of year. We’ll make a stop along the way in El Khemisset to stretch our legs and perhaps get a cup of coffee at a coffee shop there.
Upon arrival in Fez, we’ll leave our bus behind in the modern city and enter the medina—or old city—on foot. As we enter, let the colors and sounds of boisterous Fez envelope you. Vendors fill market stalls with colorful handcrafted goods, and on either side of us, donkey carts and motorbikes zip past as we carefully traverse the narrow, maze-like lanes of the ancient walled city. But, as we approach our riad, you’ll never believe the peaceful haven awaiting us on the other side of the door. A riad is a Moroccan home that has been refurbished into a guest house. With just around 20 rooms, our small group size lends itself perfectly to the intimacy and authenticity of a riad stay, and we’ll get a true sense of local life as we share this traditional living space for the next three nights. A typical riad features intricate handmade tilework, and is multiple stories high, with rooms—each possessing their own distinct character—connected by a hallway that overlooks an open-air courtyard. Most riads don’t feature elevators, and with their open layouts, it’s not uncommon for the sounds of the city outside to make their way in to our living space.
Upon arrival, our Trip Experience Leader will lead us on a brief orientation walk around the vicinity of the riad and point out places you can go in your free time.
Lunch: Traditional hot and cold dishes served at our riad upon arrival.
Afternoon: Following lunch, we’ll check into our riad. You will have the remainder of your afternoon to relax more at the riad or perhaps explore more of Fez.
Dinner: On your own tonight. Your Trip Experience Leader will be happy to provide you with other recommendations.
Evening: The evening is free to explore on your own. Perhaps you’ll retire to your room or enjoy a drink with fellow travelers.
Activity Note: Today’s explorations of Fez will total around 5 hours of walking with a break for lunch, through maze-like, narrow, slippery, and crowded streets. If this day falls on a Friday, the optional tour from Day 6 will be featured instead and the medina visit will be on Saturday.
Breakfast: At the riad.
Morning: We’ll enjoy a full day of exploration in Fez, beginning with a stroll through the medina with a local guide. The medina is often considered the world’s most well-preserved medieval city, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We start by exploring the traditional Jewish quarter, called the mellah.
Then we’ll enter the souks (markets). This ancient section of Fez is a maze of narrow streets, and one of the largest car-free urban areas in the world. The benefit of being in the company of your Trip Experience Leader will become instantly clear, as navigating the winding medina is a code only a true local can crack. Every inch of space is filled with bazaars, cafés, shops, donkeys, and people. As you stroll the narrow lanes, age-old urban tradition will be on vibrant display, and the intensity of daily life will be bursting around every corner.
Lunch: At an old Moroccan home that has been converted into a local restaurant, situated in the heart of the old medina.
Afternoon: After lunch, we continue exploring the medina as we hear the calls of the vendors selling their wares, watch artisans maintain their stalls, listen to shoppers haggle, and browse for gifts to take home.
We’ll return to our riad in the mid-afternoon and enjoy time to relax prior to dinner.
Dinner: We’ll break into even smaller groups this evening to enjoy a true taste of Moroccan life during a Home-Hosted Dinner. The family you spend the evening with may live inside the old walls of the medina, or outside the historic center in what is referred to as the “New City.” They may have school-aged children or be retirees. But all families will live in a private apartment and provide a welcoming and congenial atmosphere. In accordance with Moroccan tradition, you may be asked to remove your shoes before entering the home—we ask that you respect your host family’s wishes.
Expect to dine on typical Moroccan dishes such as harira, a popular soup made up tomatoes, chickpeas, and lentils; tagine, a lamb dish prepared with apricots and seasonal vegetables; and Moroccan salads. For the families we visit, this is a great chance to practice their limited English. And for us, this is a unique opportunity to learn even more about daily life in this city as you personally connect with the family and ask your hosts about family dynamics, cultural norms, professions, and more. You might, for example, learn about Moroccan wedding traditions and have the chance to view a family’s wedding day attire. Or perhaps you will learn more about the challenges of running a small business in Morocco.
Whatever the topic of your dinner-table discussion, your evening will be one to remember. You might like to share with your hosts your recent discoveries along the way, or even some small gifts from your local town.
Evening: Free for your own discoveries after we return to our riad. You can take some time for yourself, explore the surrounding area, or meet up with fellow travelers to discuss the day.
Activity Note: Today will require 1.5 hours of walking over rocky and hilly terrain with no shade. If Day 5 falls on a Friday, today’s optional tour to Volubilis and Meknes will be featured instead. Today’s activities will be replaced with a visit to a local medina.
Breakfast: At the riad.
Morning: The morning is yours to make your own discoveries in Fez. You may choose to take a walk through La Ville Nouvelle, an area whose French influence, and modern look and feel, offer a fascinating contrast to the traditional styles throughout most of Fez. Or, if flora is your forte, maybe you’ll choose to visit the botanical garden.
Or, you may join a full-day optional tour of two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Volubilis and Meknes. Our tour begins in Volubilis, one of the most well-preserved Roman cities in North Africa. Led by a local guide, we’ll wander amongst its historic ruins and colorful mosaics, and our guide will help us envision what life was like in ancient times. From this vantage point, we’ll have panoramic views of the whitewashed, holy city of Moulay Idriss in the distance. Then we’ll set off for Meknes, one-time home of the Moroccan sultanate.
Lunch: On your own and your Trip Experience Leader can provide recommendations. If you have joined our optional tour, you will enjoy lunch in a local restaurant in Meknes upon arrival.
Afternoon: Travelers not on the optional tour will continue to enjoy free time and independent explorations early this afternoon. If you are on the optional tour, we will continue our explorations with a tour of the Old City in Meknes after lunch. Here, we’ll visit local monuments and historic sites with our Trip Experience Leader.
After returning to Fez late this afternoon, you may enjoy the amenities of your riad, relax, or make your own discoveries.
Dinner: At the riad.
Evening: Free for your own discoveries. Ask your Trip Experience Leader for recommendations if you’d like to experience this city at night.
Activity Note: Today our transfer from Fez to Erfoud will involve a long bus ride, covering approximately 300 miles through the Middle and High Atlas Mountain range, over roads that may be bumpy, uneven, steep, and winding. Our total transfer time is up to 9 hours, especially in winter when road closures may lead to unexpected detours. We will break up the long transfer with stops along the way.
Breakfast: At the riad.
Morning: Our experience in the Sahara begins today when we board our bus to drive across the Middle Atlas mountain range, winding through pine groves and giant cedar forests. The rich purple soil and the tall evergreens are quite a contrast against each other. We cross a 6,000-foot pass in the mountains and head further toward the Sahara. This long transfer will give our small group ample opportunity to witness the varied geologic and ecological zones we travel through and gain a deeper understanding of the regional landscapes.
We’ll make several stops along the way, beginning with the quaint, ski resort town of Ifrane, where we’ll have time to take pictures. Later, we’ll also visit a semi-nomadic family (when possible, based on their availability). While here, we will enter into their tent and enjoy a cup of tea while discussing the nomadic way of life. Our small group affords us the unique opportunity to ask this family questions and understand their daily life. Following our visit, we will board our bus and continue our drive through thick cedar forests. Perhaps, you will spot the barbary macaque, a rare monkey species.
Lunch: At a local restaurant in Midelt, featuring typical dishes of the area. This village converted old mining grounds to fish farms, and is now famous for their trout farming.
Afternoon: We continue our drive through the High Atlas Mountains, and in the late afternoon, we descend into Erfoud, a small trading village that is the gateway to the vast Sahara Desert.
Dinner: At the hotel.
Evening: Your evening is free to enjoy a night cap with fellow travelers at the hotel bar or rest before tomorrow’s journey into the Sahara Desert.
Activity Note: We will board 4×4 vehicles to make our way into the Sahara Desert over sand dunes.
In addition, travelers on our departures in mid-April through May and August through mid-September will spend an additional night at the hotel in Erfoud tonight, instead of in our tented camp, due to the Sahara’s summer heat. Travelers on these departures will continue to spend one night in the tented camp, on Day 9.
Breakfast: At the hotel.
Morning: We begin our day boarding 4×4 vehicles and driving to the village of Rissani. Here, we enjoy an O.A.T.-exclusive visit with members of a local desert community in their home to experience a traditional side of Moroccan life. Our Trip Experience Leader will help us communicate with the local family, and we encourage travelers to interact, ask questions, and learn more about this way of life. Afterwards, we board our 4×4 vehicles and head into the desert to continue our journey to our private tented campsite, located close to a sea of sand dunes near Merzouga. During our 2-night stay, we’ll experience the remote environment of the Sahara, with no roads, and the sound of the wind in the dunes as we navigate the sandy tracks.
At the camp, you’ll stay in a walk-in canvas tent, complete with camp bed, mattress, fresh linens, and pillow, and private en suite toilet facilities. There is a separate tent for dining.
Lunch: At the camp.
Afternoon: Enjoy free time to discover more of the desert. Perhaps you’d like to go back out in a 4×4 vehicle, or trek over the sand dunes where you can enjoy the dramatic views of the sun setting low over the desert stretching out around you.
Late this afternoon, our local cook will give us a demonstration in preparing Moroccan cuisine. The chef will choose the menu, likely featuring local staples such as fish chermoula, a well-marinated white fish grilled over coals, along with other savory discoveries such as harissa, a fiery sauce made from hot red pepper, olive oil, and garlic; or tagine, a slow-cooked stew named for the pot that it’s cooked in.
Dinner: At the camp.
Evening: The evening is free for you to enjoy the starry desert sky, spend time reflecting with fellow travelers, or rest.
Early Morning: If you wish, your Trip Experience Leader will wake you up early to sit in the camp and watch the sunrise over the Sahara Desert, casting a golden light across the sprawling sand dunes. During the summer, the sun rises around 5am, but in the winter, it rises closer to 6am. Your Trip Experience Leader will then guide you on a short walk close to camp.
Breakfast: In the dining tent.
Morning: Following breakfast, we’ll “saddle up” to explore the desert dunes the traditional way—on the back of a camel (weather permitting). Then, our 4×4 vehicle takes us to a local farm for an exclusive visit to learn about local produce and vegetation in the Sahara’s unique climate.
Once our visit wraps up, we’ll head to Khamlia, a remote desert village. This region is renowned for the ritual songs of its Gnawa musicians, and we’ll get the chance to hear their melodic chants during a lively performance. Next, we’ll get another perspective on life in the furthest corners of the Sahara at a nomadic village, an experience exclusive to O.A.T. travelers. During our visit, we’ll talk to the women of these families over a cup of tea to learn about their nomadic lifestyle and how they cook, maintain their home, educate their children, and more. We’ll return to our camp in time for lunch.
Lunch: In the dining tent.
Afternoon: You will have about several hours of free time this afternoon to spend as you wish. Perhaps you’ll hike the dunes or venture by 4×4 vehicle around the desert. Prior to dinner, we’ll reconvene at the campsite for an in-depth conversation with your Trip Experience Leader about the basic tenets of Islam. Based around the five main pillars of the religion—faith, prayer, charity, fasting, and pilgrimage to Mecca—our conversation will illuminate the realities, misconceptions, and history behind the Islamic faith. During this interactive Q&A session, we encourage travelers to ask challenging questions. This is a great opportunity to gain a better understanding of religion, family dynamics, gender roles, and to dig deeper into Islam’s portrayal in the U.S. media compared to the reality of its practice in Morocco.
Dinner: In the dining tent.
Evening: We’ll spend our last night gazing at the starry desert sky, where (weather permitting) the Milky Way may be clear and bright.
Activity Note: Our overland transfer to Ouarzazate will take 7-8 hours, including stops along the way.
Breakfast: In the dining tent.
Morning: This morning, we leave the open desert behind and set off for the oasis town of Ouarzazate in our 4×4 vehicles. Including stops along the way, the entire transfer will take about 8 hours. En route, we might stop to learn about khatarat, an old underground water system, then continue on our way to Tinejdad. Upon arrival, we’ll take a walk inside the ancient fortified ksar (a Berber walled city typically used to keep desert raiders out of Roman cities on the coast). Next, we’ll visit a Berber museum founded by a local Jewish activist, where we’ll learn about the history, architecture, and daily life of Berbers in this region.
Lunch: At a local restaurant.
Afternoon: We’ll continue via coach for another 4 hours to Ouarzazate, a city built by the French as a garrison outpost in the Sahara. Upon arrival, we’ll check in to our hotel or riad.
Dinner: At the hotel.
Evening: The evening is free to explore on your own, take advantage of the hotel amenities, or rest in your room.
Breakfast: At the hotel.
Morning: Today, we visit Asfalou village, a mountainside town. We’ll first stop at a coffee shop in the nearby town of Aït Benhaddou, where we’ll pick up a local guide who will help facilitate our conversations in Asfalou, and to stretch our legs before continuing our drive.
We’ll then arrive at Asfalou, where we will have the opportunity to experience A Day in the Life of several aspects of the community, beginning with meeting a local family. We’ll greet our hosts in their home to get a firsthand look at a typical family’s lifestyle in this region. Our host is a bricklayer, while his wife and children help out with farm work in the outlying fields, and can share their perspective of everyday life as a Berber in rural Morocco.
After a short walk around the fields, we’ll head back inside their home for some light refreshment. We’ll sip tea, then enjoy a light snack of bread and olive oil as we converse about life in the village. We’ll learn about the challenges of carving out an agrarian living in this arid region of Morocco, and about how the close proximity of Aït Benhaddou—a UNESCO World Heritage Site where major Hollywood productions are regularly filmed—affects their lives and the local economy.
Then, we’ll roll up our sleeves and help out with some village chores to gain a hands-on understanding of the day-to-day tasks that occupy the lives of the locals. Our host will point us in the direction of the work that needs to be done; you might help him craft bricks, or join his wife and daughters in the fields, where you’ll tend to the crops and help feed the animals. Some will help prepare the afternoon’s meal in the kitchen, which we’ll then share together.
Lunch: We’ll sit down together at the family table for lunch. Our hosts will choose the menu, but it will likely feature regional specialties such as couscous or pastries, prepared from farm-fresh ingredients grown locally on the premises. We’ll spend about an hour dining together, offering more opportunities for intimate conversation about what life is like for Berbers in modern-day Morocco.
Afternoon: After bidding farewell to our hosts, we’ll drive to the Grand Circle Foundation-sponsored Imik Simik Women’s Association for Rural Development, an O.T.G.-exclusive site.
After enjoying a tea ceremony with the women, we’ll experience a henna ceremony in which traditional, natural dye is used to give you an intricate and non-permanent tattoo.
We’ll return to our hotel in the mid-afternoon, and you are free to explore on our own. You may choose to stroll through Ouarzazate’s main square, sit down at one of the nearby cafés, or meander through the local flea market. We will re-convene later to walk to dinner.
Dinner: At a local restaurant.
Evening: The evening is free to explore on your own after we return to the hotel. Your Trip Experience Leader is happy to provide recommendations for the best ways to experience this city at night.
Activity Note: Our overland transfer today brings us to the highest altitude of the whole trip: more than 7,000 feet. It involves a 5-hour bus ride over roads that are steep and winding with stops included along the way.
Breakfast: At the hotel.
Morning: We travel through the High Atlas Mountains today en route to Marrakesh. During the drive of about five hours, we’ll pause high above narrow green valleys to take in sweeping views. On our journey, we’ll pass by Tizi N’Tichka road, a dramatic, winding road through the peaks and valleys of the High Atlas Mountains. The road, at times, can appear carved into the mountainside.
Upon our arrival in Marrakesh, we’ll head to our riad.
Lunch: At our riad.
Afternoon: We check into our riad after lunch and will enjoy time at leisure, followed by a short orientation walk. Then we’ll walk to Djemaa El Fna, Marrakesh’s central sqaure. Translating to “assembly of the dead”—in commemoration of public executions that occurred there in 1050 AD—Djemaa El Fna has taken on somewhat of a paradoxical nature, having blossomed into an area that is as full of life as the Sahara is full of sand. A cacophony of sounds fills the streets as musicians tune their instruments; snake charmers dazzle with their fascinating mix of danger and exotic ritual; food stalls line the streets; and a combination of horse-drawn carriages, motorbikes, and cars are relegated to the outskirts of the square as nightly pedestrian traffic takes center stage. This is a distinct locale for people-watching, and a great place to sample some local cuisine. You’ll have free time to explore the area on your own.
Dinner: Your Trip Experience Leader will lead you to their favorite food stalls so you can sample local favorites on your own.
Evening: Enjoy the freedom to explore on your own this evening or spend a night in to refresh before your days in Marrakesh.
Activity Note: Today’s walk will take between 3-4 hours and be approximately 4.5 miles long.
Breakfast: At the riad.
Morning: Our day begins with a walking tour of the legendary city of Marrakesh, led by our expert Trip Experience Leader. First we’ll stop by the opulent Bahia Palace. This 19th-century palace houses 150 council rooms with large fireplaces and intricately painted cedar work lining the floor and walls. The open air Court of Honor is lined with vibrant tiles and flowing fountains.
Our tour continues at Le Jardin Secret, an opulent 400-year-old palatial estate featuring opulent architecture and immaculately-tended gardens. In ages past, the estate entertained Morocco’s most elite and influential political figures—today, you can wander the grounds and admire their beauty for yourself.
Next, we’ll visit the Koutoubia minaret, which houses the largest mosque in Marrakesh with it’s minaret standing at 70 meters–the tallest structure in the city. In fact, local laws forbid any new structures from exceeding the height of the minaret. We’ll also explore the famous medina of Marrakesh, one of the ancient crossroads of North Africa and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Our final stop is at a local bakery, where we’ll have the chance to meet with the baker and learn about his traditional bread-making techniques.
Lunch: On your own. Your Trip Experience Leader can recommend some of their favorite options.
Afternoon: After lunch, we’ll return to our hotel as a group. You’ll have some free time to explore independently, or join your Trip Experience Leader for an elective visit to see a demonstration of Berber weaving. As we watch and learn, your local Trip Experience Leader will explain the significance of the tradition as it relates to local history and culture, adding color to the experience.
Afterwards, our Trip Experience Leader will lead our group on a deeper exploration of Marrakesh, but in a traditional horse-drawn calèche. As we cruise along the streets and narrow lanes, enjoy the sunset and bustling city squares.
Dinner: At a local restaurant.
Evening: After dinner, tonight is yours to explore Marrakesh and enjoy the city by night. Your Trip Experience Leader can provide recommendations of nighttime activities in the area.
Early Morning: Early risers are welcome to join our optional Marrakesh Hot-Air Balloon Ride this morning. Prior to sunrise, we’ll transfer to the balloon site, which is about a 45-minute drive. There we’ll receive a safety briefing from our pilot, and then we’ll watch an expert team inflate and prepare our balloon. Afterwards, we’ll ascend into the morning sky, which offers a unique perspective of Morocco. The adventure will last about an hour, depending on weather conditions. We may be able to see traditional Berber villages or far-off palm groves dotting the desert landscape.
Breakfast: For those taking the optional tour, breakfast will be served following your balloon ride at the balloon site. For those not taking the optional tour, breakfast will be served at the riad.
Morning: Following breakfast or your optional tour, the day is yours for independent discoveries. As in Fez, there is much to see, do, and buy in the bustling medina, and your Trip Experience Leader will be able to offer you plenty of suggestions about where to go.
Or, you can choose to join our optional Marrakesh Museums tour, which features visits to the Jardin de Majorelle and Berber Museum; the Museum of the Water Civilization; and a stroll through Marrakesh’s ancient medina.
Lunch: On your own. Ask your Trip Experience Leader for their local favorites. If you joined the optional tour, you’ll join some local Moroccans for a roasted lamb lunch in a local restaurant. There will be vegetarian options available for those who do not eat lamb.
Afternoon: Later this afternoon, we’ll re-convene as a group to meet with a local woman at our riad for a conversation about a Controversial Topic—the ongoing struggles faced by women seeking gender equality in contemporary Moroccan society. The young woman we speak to will share her personal stories about how her choices have affected her life both at home and in broader Moroccan society.
With no formal right to free speech or separation between religion and state, Morocco’s young women are torn between the competing pressures to pursue their dreams and to meet the traditional expectations of their family and faith. The woman we meet with today might have grown up “behind the veil” in a more conservative family, or she may have parents who valued education and encouraged her to pursue her dreams. She may be secular or devoutly religious. Either way, she will be able to offer a valuable firsthand perspective about Moroccan cultural norms.
Dinner: We’ll enjoy a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant.
Evening: Your evening is yours to enjoy a final night in Marrakesh, making final visits to the medina or reminiscing about the trip with your fellow travelers over a nightcap.
Activity Note: Travelers taking our post-trip extension to The Atlantic Coast: Artistic Essaouira & Casablanca will depart for Essaouira on Day 15 after breakfast. All other travelers will continue to Casablanca on a 3- to 4-hour bus ride over roads that may be bumpy or uneven. During our visit to the mosque, both men and women with exposed legs and upper arms will need to cover them. You will also need to remove your shoes while visiting the mosque.
Breakfast: At the riad.
Morning: Those of us who will be returning to the U.S. after the main trip concludes will check out of our riad and depart for Casablanca. During our 3- to 4-hour drive, we’ll enjoy another look at Morocco’s timeless landscapes.
Lunch: At a local restaurant in Casablanca.
Afternoon: After lunch, we’ll witness the towering Hassan II Mosque. This mosque is the largest in Morocco, with a striking minaret, eye-catching marble columns, an intricately designed dome, and mosaic tiles. While here, you may even hear the call to prayer emanating from the towering minaret. Following our visit to the mosque, we’ll make our way to our hotel and check in.
Dinner: On your own. Your Trip Experience Leader will be happy to provide suggestions on where to dine.
Evening: Tonight is free to explore Casablanca, gather with fellow travelers in the hotel lobby for one last drink to toast to the discoveries you’ve made together, or retire early before your morning flight.
Activity Note: Many travelers will have a very early wake-up call to catch flights home to the U.S. Travelers who may have arranged later flights may discuss alternate plans with your Trip Experience Leader.
Breakfast: A light breakfast will be served at the hotel.
Early Morning: Drive to the airport for your return flight home.
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