[{"title":"Day 1: Arrive in Casablanca","name":"Casablanca","description":"Touch down in Casablanca, the coastal city where your Moroccan journey begins. You’ll be picked up and taken to your hotel, just a 10-minute walk from the Old Medina. Gather in the lobby for a welcome meeting at 6pm with your Local Insider, who will accompany the group throughout the trip. It’s then time to head into the city centre for dinner in an authentic riad (a traditional Moroccan house centered around an inner courtyard) – a perfect opportunity to break the ice and discuss the days ahead with your fellow travellers.\r\n\r\nActivities included:\r\n\r\nAirport transfer\r\nWelcome dinner","lat":"33.57311","lng":"-7.589843"},{"title":"Day 2: Stroll through the photogenic streets of Chefchaouen","name":"Mosque Hassan 2","description":"After breakfast, head straight to the Hassan II Mosque, the second-largest functioning mosque in Africa, which is dramatically situated on a rocky outcrop jutting into the Atlantic Ocean. Its 210m (690ft) high minaret, completed in 1993, is the second-tallest in the world. After exploring the complex, leave Casablanca behind and head north to the enchanting city of Chefchaouen, which lies beneath the craggy peaks of the Rif mountains. Take a walking tour through the atmospheric cobblestone alleyways and admire the beautifully preserved 15th-century buildings painted in shades of blue.\r\n\r\nActivities included:\r\n\r\nHassan II Mosque visit\r\nChefchaouen walking tour \r\n","lat":"33.608515","lng":"-7.632729"},{"title":"Day 2: Stroll through the photogenic streets of Chefchaouen","name":"Chefchaouen","description":"After breakfast, head straight to the Hassan II Mosque, the second-largest functioning mosque in Africa, which is dramatically situated on a rocky outcrop jutting into the Atlantic Ocean. Its 210m (690ft) high minaret, completed in 1993, is the second-tallest in the world. After exploring the complex, leave Casablanca behind and head north to the enchanting city of Chefchaouen, which lies beneath the craggy peaks of the Rif mountains. Take a walking tour through the atmospheric cobblestone alleyways and admire the beautifully preserved 15th-century buildings painted in shades of blue.\r\n\r\nActivities included:\r\n\r\nHassan II Mosque visit\r\nChefchaouen walking tour \r\n","lat":"35.168796","lng":"-5.268364"},{"title":"Day 3: Explore the Roman ruins of Volubilis and eat with a local family","name":"Fes","description":"This morning, your journey continues south to the ancient Roman city of Volubilis, built around 300BCE on a fertile plain surrounded by wheat fields. Formerly the capital of the Berber kingdom of Mauretania, it gained Unesco World Heritage status in 1997 and is one of the most impressive archaeological sites in Morocco today, replete with marble columns, intricate mosaics and plinths bearing Latin inscriptions. After you’ve finished exploring, head to Fez, considered by many to be the cultural and spiritual capital of Morocco. Here, you’ll join a local family for a home-cooked dinner in the old medina district and enjoy a unique storytelling experience. \r\n\r\n\r\nActivities included:\r\n\r\nVolubilis guided tour\r\nHome-cooked meal and storytelling with a local family\r\n","lat":"34.018125","lng":"-5.007845"},{"title":"Day 3: Explore the Roman ruins of Volubilis and eat with a local family","name":"Conservation du site Archeologique de Volubilis","description":"This morning, your journey continues south to the ancient Roman city of Volubilis, built around 300BCE on a fertile plain surrounded by wheat fields. Formerly the capital of the Berber kingdom of Mauretania, it gained Unesco World Heritage status in 1997 and is one of the most impressive archaeological sites in Morocco today, replete with marble columns, intricate mosaics and plinths bearing Latin inscriptions. After you’ve finished exploring, head to Fez, considered by many to be the cultural and spiritual capital of Morocco. Here, you’ll join a local family for a home-cooked dinner in the old medina district and enjoy a unique storytelling experience. \r\n\r\n\r\nActivities included:\r\n\r\nVolubilis guided tour\r\nHome-cooked meal and storytelling with a local family\r\n","lat":"34.070802","lng":"-5.552679"},{"title":"Day 4: Soak up the atmosphere of Fez Medina","name":"Fes","description":"Embrace the eclectic mix of colours, sounds and aromas as you wander through Fez Medina – the sprawling, walled centre of the city. Its labyrinthine streets are lined with souks selling everything from street food and spices to handwoven textiles and homewares, while architectural highlights include the Bou Inania Madrasa with a green-tiled minaret, the ornate Bab Bou Jeloud gate and the Nejjarine Fondouk, which houses a woodwork museum. End the tour by tucking into lunch at a traditional restaurant in the Medina, before spending the rest of the day at leisure.\r\n\r\nActivities included:\r\n\r\nFez Medina walking tour\r\nNejjarine Fondouk visit\r\nBou Inania Madrasa visit\r\n","lat":"34.018125","lng":"-5.007845"},{"title":"Day 5: Venture deep into the Sahara","name":"Merzouga Desert","description":"Rise and shine – it’s time to leave the city bustle as you head into the pristine wilderness of the Sahara. After breakfast, you’ll journey to the far south of Morocco, eventually arriving in the tiny desert village of Merzouga, close to the Algerian border. It’s the gateway to the majestic Erg Chebbi dunes, which reach 150m (490ft) high and cover a barren, golden expanse of 28km (17mi) from north to south. You’ll stay overnight in a luxury riad – an idyllic spot to unwind, tune into nature and take in sublime sunset views.\r\n\r\nActivities included:\r\n\r\nMerzouga desert visit\r\n","lat":"31.117769","lng":"-4.017468"},{"title":"Day 6: Visit a Gnawa village and dine Berber style under the stars","name":"Awlad-An-Nama","description":"Travel by 4x4 to a remote village where you’ll learn about the culture of the Gnawa people who originated from sub-Saharan Africa, and are renowned for their spiritual music and unique dancing. For lunch, tuck into medfouna, a southern Moroccan speciality that’s similar to a stuffed pizza but without cheese. Brace yourself for a bumpy ride as you continue across the dunes to the desert camp you’ll call home for the night. Expect lots of mint tea, songs around a campfire and hearty Berber food. Come nightfall, enjoy a wine-tasting session and gaze in awe at the starry sky through a telescope, guided by an expert astronomer. \r\n\r\nActivities included:\r\n\r\nGnawa village visit\r\nWine tasting\r\nAstronomy experience\r\n","lat":"32.29737","lng":"-6.701242"},{"title":"Day 6: Visit a Gnawa village and dine Berber style under the stars","name":"Merzouga Desert","description":"Travel by 4x4 to a remote village where you’ll learn about the culture of the Gnawa people who originated from sub-Saharan Africa, and are renowned for their spiritual music and unique dancing. For lunch, tuck into medfouna, a southern Moroccan speciality that’s similar to a stuffed pizza but without cheese. Brace yourself for a bumpy ride as you continue across the dunes to the desert camp you’ll call home for the night. Expect lots of mint tea, songs around a campfire and hearty Berber food. Come nightfall, enjoy a wine-tasting session and gaze in awe at the starry sky through a telescope, guided by an expert astronomer. \r\n\r\nActivities included:\r\n\r\nGnawa village visit\r\nWine tasting\r\nAstronomy experience\r\n","lat":"31.117769","lng":"-4.017468"},{"title":"Day 7: Go camel riding at sunrise and explore the Todra Gorge","name":"Todra River","description":"No visit to the Sahara is complete without experiencing the most traditional mode of desert transport: camel riding. Saddle up first thing in the morning, taking in the gorgeous sunrise before swapping the desert for the High Atlas mountains as you head north to the Todra Gorge. Prepare to be dazzled – this otherworldly, rust-coloured expanse of steep-sided canyons ranks among the most spectacular scenery in Morocco. You’ll arrive at your cosy, mountainside accommodation in time to sip cocktails while watching the sunset paint the sky with a pinky-tangerine glow. \r\n\r\nActivities included:\r\n\r\nSunrise camel ride\r\nTodra Gorge visit\r\nSunset cocktails\r\n","lat":"31.521985","lng":"-5.527398"},{"title":"Day 8: Hike through the Dades Gorges and join a local family for lunch","name":"Dadès Gorges","description":"Over many centuries, the Dades River, which flows for 350km (220mi) from the High Atlas mountains to the Sahara, has carved dramatic gorges and canyons into the rugged interior of the country. Today, you’ll set off on a guided hike through this epic landscape and gain a fascinating glimpse into life in this part of rural Morocco. Eventually, after traversing farmland and riverine forest, you’ll arrive at a series of striking rock formations, aptly named the Monkey Fingers due to their peculiar shape. A well-earned lunch at a local guesthouse awaits. \r\n\r\nActivities included:\r\n\r\nDades Gorges hike\r\n","lat":"31.453215","lng":"-5.967587"},{"title":"Day 9: Explore kasbah Ait-Ben-Haddou and enjoy a street food tour of Marrakech ","name":"Marrakesh","description":"Of all the kasbahs dotted around Morocco, Ait-Ben-Haddou is arguably the most impressive. Feel like you’ve stepped back in time as you explore this Unesco World Heritage site, which you may well recognise from Game of Thrones (2011-2019) and Gladiator (2000). Stop by a tea house for a first-quenching mint tea and home-baked Moroccan pastry before hitting the road to Marrakech. Expect a sensory feast as you join an evening street food tour. Dishes you can try include tagine and couscous, doughy pastries, sheep’s head and snail soup. \r\n\r\nActivities included:\r\n\r\nKasbah Ait-Ben-Haddou visit\r\nTea at a local tea house\r\nMarrakech Street Food Tour","lat":"31.629472","lng":"-7.981085"},{"title":"Day 9: Explore kasbah Ait-Ben-Haddou and enjoy a street food tour of Marrakech ","name":"Aït Benhaddou","description":"Of all the kasbahs dotted around Morocco, Ait-Ben-Haddou is arguably the most impressive. Feel like you’ve stepped back in time as you explore this Unesco World Heritage site, which you may well recognise from Game of Thrones (2011-2019) and Gladiator (2000). Stop by a tea house for a first-quenching mint tea and home-baked Moroccan pastry before hitting the road to Marrakech. Expect a sensory feast as you join an evening street food tour. Dishes you can try include tagine and couscous, doughy pastries, sheep’s head and snail soup. \r\n\r\nActivities included:\r\n\r\nKasbah Ait-Ben-Haddou visit\r\nTea at a local tea house\r\nMarrakech Street Food Tour","lat":"31.047043","lng":"-7.1319"},{"title":"Day 10: Unlock the secrets of Moroccan cuisine in a cooking class","name":"Marrakesh","description":"Now familiar with Moroccan food, you’ll have the opportunity to learn how to make it for yourself. After discovering the core techniques and flavour combinations used in Moroccan cuisine, enjoy the fruits of your labour for lunch. Spend the afternoon exploring the city at leisure or treat yourself to a soothing massage at the hotel spa. Reconvene for a farewell group dinner at L’mida restaurant and embrace an innovative, modern twist on classic Moroccan dishes. The candlelit roof terrace, overlooking the medina, is the perfect spot to conclude your epic Morocco trip. \r\n\r\nActivities included:\r\n\r\nCooking class\r\nFarewell dinner\r\n\r\nOptional activities:\r\n\r\nSpa visit\r\n","lat":"31.629472","lng":"-7.981085"},{"title":"Day 11: Depart from Marrakech","name":"Marrakesh","description":"After one last breakfast, it’s time to bid farewell to your new friends as your Moroccan adventure comes to an end. Check out of the hotel and make your way to the airport to catch your flight home – or extend your stay and explore what else Morocco has to offer.\r\n\r\nOptional activities:\r\n\r\nAirport transfer\r\n","lat":"31.629472","lng":"-7.981085"}]
