Morocco: Humanities

Airport Transfer to Asilah (approx. 1 hour)

Check-in, Relax & Refresh

Orientation Walking Tour - The group will become oriented with their neighborhood, the public transportation systems, nearby pharmacies, markets, ATMs, etc. Additionally, an in-depth safety briefing will be provided for what to do in case of an emergency. 

Asilah Walking Tour - Stroll through this charming sea town, home to the annual graffiti festival in Morocco.

Welcome Dinner - The group will be taken for an authentic dinner with a wide variety of menu options to cater all diets.

Transfer to Tetouan, Morocco (approx. 1,5 hour)

Check-In, Relax & Refresh

Lunch break

Historical & Cultural Tour of Tetouan- Visit Tetouan Royal Palace and Plaza. Discover how Tetouan's success in their international development cooperative projects has resulted in one of the most iconic and well-preserved Medinas in the country. 

Meet with Association of Artisans of Tetouan - Understand the importance of the role of associations and guild behaviors in Moroccan society.

Lunch break

Social & Cultural Event – Learn from local intellectuals through a debate focusing on sustainability and social transformation in Morocco’s recent history.

Mains Solidaires – Explore the migratory realities in the southern frontier of the European Union.

Transfer to Chefchaouen (approx. 2 hours)

Check-In, Relax & Refresh

Lunch break

Historical & Cultural Tour of Chefchaouen – Discover this stunning Medina, with narrow streets, blue buildings, Uta EL-Hammam Plaza, and the restored Kasbah.

Visit Textile Workshop - Visit a practical workshop in a traditional Berber textile cooperative.

Lunch with Moroccan families

Art & Culture Activity– Discover a one-of-a-kind artist through the work and museum-workshop of a true local artist.

Day Trip to Akchour Waterfalls

Akchour Waterfalls– Discover and explore the incredible waterfalls known as “The Gates of Heaven”.

Transfer to Fes (approx. 4,5 hours)

Stop at Volubilis Roman Ruins - One of Morocco’s best-preserved Roman ruins located on a fertile plain surrounded by wheat fields.

Arrive in Fes

Check-In, Relax & Refresh

Fes Walking Tour with expert local guide - Visit very interesting and beautiful places in the old Medina, such as Médersas Attarine, Fontaine Ennajarine, Mausoleum of Moulay Driss, The Karaouine Mosque, and the New Medina in Fes Jdid.

Lunch break

Tanneries of Fes – Fes tanneries are composed of numerous stone vessels filled with a vast range of dyes and various liquids spread out like a tray of watercolors.

Depart to Ziz Oasis (approx 5,5 hours)

Atlas cedar forest of Azrou - We will see the Barbary apes in this ancient conifer forest.

Lunch break

Continue to Ziz Oasis

Check-in, Relax & Refresh

Meet Local Berber farmers - Learn how these families organize their work and grow their crops.

Service Learning Activity - Learn all about the Khettaras, an oasis irrigation water system, and help the families clean these waters coming from sand dunes.

Lunch break

Transfer to Merzouga ( approx 2,5 hours)

Check-in, Relax & Refresh in a Kasbah

Mindfulness activity – The desert is one of those incredible places where calm and serenity can come naturally.

Lunch break

Camel Ride - Get ready for an enjoyable camel ride and enjoy the sunset over the dunes.

Group dinner with local Berbers - Savor your dinner under the stars in the desert, while listening to nomad Berber music, and spend the night in the glamping style nomad yurts.

Transfer to Todra Gorge ( approx 3 hours)

Lunch break

Check-in, Relax & Refresh

Todra Gorge -Walk through this natural reserve and enjoy the marvelous views of the canyons.

Transfer to Ouarzazate (Approx 2,5h)

Historical & Cultural Tour of Ouarzazate – This ancient caravan stop between the Sahara desert and the main Moroccan cities is today the Hollywood setting for classics such as Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator.

Lunch break

Transfer to Marrakech (Approx 4h)

Check-in, Relax & Refresh

Historical & Cultural Tour of Marrakech - Visit Jemaa el-Fna Square, Mellah (Jewish quarter), Medina (labyrinthine alleyways of the old town), Souks (Marketplace, Artisans), Koutoubia mosque, Bahia Palace, Kasbah and more.

Lunch break

Saadian Tombs - Deliberately hidden for centuries, the magnificent Saadian Tombs were eventually uncovered in 1917.

Free day in Marrakech

Suggestions:

Souvenir shopping - Explore the local markets to find beautifully and handcrafted treasure to bring home.

Visit spice markets - Stroll through the spice markets and let your memory fill  with color and perfumes you’ll never forget.

‍Optional: 

Day Trip to Essaouira (Approx 3h) - With crenellated walls, special wind, and houses with white and blue facades, this ancient city is the "Bride of the Atlantic".

Farewell Group Dinner & Program Closing

Airport Transfer

Depart Marrakech, Morocco for Home