Moroccan Explorer

Today is all about the city tour. As we make our way around we’ll check out the narrow streets of the medina and wriggle past the snake charmers in bustling Jemaa el-Fnaa square. This place has got it all - street entertainers, henna tattoo artists, musicians and more.

First today, we’ll pay a visit to the Hassan II Mosque - which has the world’s largest minaret (with an actual laser beam on top). Then: it’s on to the UNESCO World Heritage capital of Rabat for a city tour. Don’t forget to paint the town blue in the Kasbah of the Udayas!

Today we’ll take a walk through enchanting Meknes (which was once home to the Moroccan sultanate) before moving on to Volubilis for a wander around some amazingly well preserved ruins. We’re talking historic public buildings and intricate mosaics that have well and truly stood the test of time. Later on, brace yourselves for all things patterned in Fes.

Mausoleums, mosques and medinas are on the cards today as we hit the streets on a full-day whip around the city with a local guide. The 9,000 narrow cobbled streets in Fes el-Bali are lined with spices, food stalls and tanneries, so don’t just stand there - get exploring! Spot minarets crowning the rooftops, see how many fountains you can count or hunt down a hammam for a body shine and polish. It’s a tough life.

Today we’ll wind our way through acres of cedar forests before stopping in Midelt for some breathtaking views of the eastern High Atlas. Afterwards, it’s time to adjust to the altitude in Alpine-fresh Erfoud: the ‘Door to the Desert’.

Merzouga looks as if it might be engulfed by the red dunes of the Sahara Desert at any moment. Pull up a pool lounger and savour the view before hopping on a camel (if you want to!) and heading out to our desert camp. Have you ever seen so many stars?

Step into your own Roadrunner cartoon today in rock climber's heaven: Todra Gorge. With a 3D landscape of imposing orange sandstone peaks, streams and the odd camel playing outside your window today, the trip to Ouzarate will seem quicker than a coyote.

Aït Benhaddou is UNESCO World Heritage and ‘Desert Hollywood’ beauty combined on an old caravan route between Sudan and Marrakech. Otherworldly charm level? 100/10!

The trip might be over after breakfast, but your adventure doesn’t have to be! We’ll be seeing you around...