Our 4-day coastal loop with an extra day in the High Atlas foothills, for travellers who'd like mountains as well as the sea, without the longer road to the Sahara.
Tour highlights
- Hassan II Mosque
- Marrakech medina and souks
- Berber villages in the Ourika or Imlil valley
- Essaouira's ramparts and fishing port
- Argan groves
Itinerary
Day 1 — Casablanca to Marrakech
We begin at the Hassan II Mosque, then drive south to Marrakech, with the afternoon free to settle in and take a first look at the Jemaa el-Fna at dusk.
Day 2 — Marrakech
A full day with a local guide: the Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs, the Koutoubia and its gardens, and the surrounding souks.
Day 3 — High Atlas day trip
A day into the mountains — Berber villages, walnut groves and valley walks under the peaks of the High Atlas — before returning to Marrakech for the night.
Day 4 — Marrakech to Essaouira
A relaxed drive west through argan groves to the walled port of Essaouira, with time to walk the ramparts as the light softens over the harbour.
Day 5 — Essaouira to Casablanca
A last morning on the ramparts or in the souks before we drive back up the coast to Casablanca for your onward journey.
What's included
- Private, air-conditioned transport for the whole route, with a professional driver
- Licensed local guides for the city visits
- Accommodation in riads and hotels, as described in the itinerary
- Daily breakfast
- Airport transfers
What's not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Most lunches and dinners
- Entrance fees to monuments and sites
- Tips for your driver and guides
