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Start & End
Casablanca ➜ Marrakech -
Trip Length
14 Days / 13 Nights -
Group Size
Max 8 participants
Morocco 2026
Morocco 2026
May 29 - June 11, 2026
This 14-day journey through Morocco begins with a warm welcome in Casablanca and a visit to the stunning Hassan II Mosque. From there, you'll explore the capital city of Rabat, the historic sites of Tangier, and the picturesque blue city of Chefchaouen. Discover the ancient Roman ruins at Volubilis, the vibrant medina of Fes, and experience the magic of the Sahara Desert with a camel ride and a stay in a luxury desert camp. The adventure continues in Marrakech with visits to its bustling medina, lush gardens, and majestic palaces. A day trip to the breathtaking Ouzoud Falls rounds out this captivating tour. This trip is perfect for travelers seeking a blend of cultural immersion, historical exploration, and unforgettable natural beauty in Morocco.
Price is $3,500 USD per person / double occupancy. A single supplement may apply.
A non-refundable $500 USD deposit is required to reserve your space.
Full payment is due 90 days before the adventure start date.
Day 1
Meet at Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) and transport to our hotel in Casablanca. Welcome dinner together and rest for the evening.
Day 2
Tour the largest mosque in Africa -- the Hassan II Mosque. After lunch in the medina, travel one hour and a half hour north to Rabat, the capital of Morocco. Afternoon tour at the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, the Hassan Tower, and the Kasbah of the Oudayas. Overnight in Rabat.
Day 3
Bid Rabat farewell and travel north to Tangier, a port city only 20 miles south of Spain. Make a stop at the Cave of Hercules, where Hercules allegedly rested during his labors. Visit the nearby Cap Spartel. In the evening, we will watch the sunset at the Phoenician Tombs.
Day 4
Drive south to Tetouan, a gorgeous white-walled city situated by the Mertil River. Spend a few hours walking through the medina. After lunch, we will continue our trip south to Chefchaouen, Morocco’s famed Blue Pearl. Stay in Chefchaouen for two nights.
Day 5
Spend the full day wandering among Chefchaouen’s blue walls. Optional: group hike to the Ras El Ma waterfall and then up to the Spanish Mosque for a panoramic view of the city at sunset.
Day 6
Travel 3 hours south to Volubilis, an excavated 3rd-century Roman archeological site for a walking tour. Visit Moulay Idriss, one of the holiest places in Morocco. Travel to our hotel in Fes and have dinner.
Day 7
Full day exploring Fes el Bali, the oldest walled part of Fes and Morocco’s largest and most populated medina (home to over 150,000 people). Start the day with a visit to al-Qarawiyyin University, the first university in the world founded by a woman, and then make our way to the Chouara Tannery, Fes’ largest and oldest leather tannery. Optional late afternoon tour of the Jewish Mellah, Jewish Cemetery, and the Ibn Danan Synagogue.
Day 8
Afternoon flight to Errachidia, an airport 2 hours drive away from the Sahara Desert. After arriving at the base of the desert, hop on a camel and ride for around an hour to our luxury desert camp. Watch the sunset and then enjoy a delicious homemade dinner. Enjoy watching nomadic Berbers play music under the bright night sky before heading to bed.
Day 9
Wake up early to watch the sun rise above the sand dunes. After breakfast, hop into a 4X4 car and set out to see the different faces of desert dunes with its black volcanic rocks, passing through small villages where you will drink mint tea with a Berber family in their tent. Afterwards, visit a cave and learn about how the nomads survive in the desert. After lunch, transfer to Rissani to visit historical Kasbahs, open-air markets, and the Sijilmassa ruins before heading back to our luxury desert camp for a second Sahara sunset.
Day 10
Morning flight to Marrakech or flight to Casablanca and car transfer to Marrakech (dependent upon flight schedules). Arrive Marrakech and check into our hotel. Short introduction to the city and dinner.
Day 11
Morning tour of Marrakech’s medina, covering major sights including Djemaa el-Fna Square, Koutoubia Mosque, street markets, Ben Youssef Madrasa (pending completion of renovations), Jardin Secret Garden, and Majorelle Garden. Lunch at the cafe at the Majorelle Garden. Free time in the afternoon to go shopping or book a hammam and/or massage experience at our hotel.
Day 12
Day trip to Ouzoud Falls, the tallest waterfall in Northern Africa, and the second tallest in all of Africa. Hike about 20 minutes down the trail to get up and close to the waterfall. Optional boat ride to get even closer (you will get wet!), and then walk up the steps to have lunch and possible encounters with Barbary macaque monkeys. Return to Marrakech and have dinner.
Day 13
Second morning tour of Marrakech, covering sights including Bahia Palace, El Badi Palace, and Saadiens Tombs. Free time in the afternoon to do last-minute shopping. Farewell dinner together.
Day 14
After breakfast, transfer to Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK) for your departure flight.
Included
✔ 13 nights of accommodation at 3-4 star riads (Moroccan style guesthouse) including 2 nights at a luxury desert camp
✔ 13 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 3 dinners
✔ All transportation, petrol, and toll costs in a private van with a local driver
✔ Flights from Fes to Errachidia and from Errachidia to Marrakech
✔ 3 Day / 2 Night Sahara Desert experience including camel ride and 4X4 car rides
✔ All activities mentioned in the itinerary
✔ Experienced Deaf guide on-call at all times
Not Included
✖ Transportation to Casablanca and from Marrakech
✖ All meals not mentioned above
- Adventure itinerary and price are subject to change.
- Deaf Adventures has liability insurance that covers accidents and injuries that occur during our adventures ONLY within New Zealand. This does not cover any adventures overseas, or any personal travel cancellations, postponements, interruptions, or any medical expenses that are not caused by our adventures. For this reason, we highly encourage you to purchase travel insurance (e.g. World Nomads or Travelex).
We understand that sometimes cancellations are unavoidable.
If you cancel at least 90 days before your adventure start date, we will refund you in full (minus the deposit). If you cancel within 30 to 90 days before your adventure start date, we will refund 50% of your payment (minus the deposit). Cancellations less than 30 days before adventure start date cannot be refunded.
In the event that you need to cancel, please contact us as soon as you can.
Meet your Adventure Guide:
Rachel Soudakoff was born and raised in Los Angeles, California in a Deaf family. After traveling to more than 50 countries, she decided to make her favorite country – New Zealand – her home. She has four years of experience of managing and operating trips around the world in sign language. When she’s not traveling, she’s researching hidden gems at her next destination.