STUDENT TOURS TO MARRAKESH & ESSAOUIRA

DAY 1 · DEPARTURE

• Meet your group at your local airport and take off aboard your flight to Marrakesh.
  

DAY 2 · MARRAKESH

• Arrive in Marrakesh and meet your Tour Director.
• Take your first steps exploring the city! Walk along the city walls with the Atlas Mountains as your backdrop.
• Check in at your hotel, enjoy a delicious dinner, and rest for the night.

DAY 3 · MARRAKESH

• Begin your day with breakfast at the hotel with your Tour Director. 
• Head out for a hike in the High Atlas and discover how locals shaped the mountainsides to grow ingredients for the traditional Berber diet.
• Enjoy a traditional Moroccan lunch in a charming local restaurant.
  
• Take part in a pottery workshop and create your own handcrafted piece.
• Return to the hotel for dinner and a well-deserved night of rest.

DAY 4 · FES

• Begin your day with breakfast at the hotel with your Tour Director. 
• Visit Terres d’Amanar, a nature reserve nestled in Toubkal National Park, and explore Berber culture while enjoying adventure activities such as ziplining and treetop courses.
• Have lunch in one of the nearby villages before returning to the hotel to relax and unwind before dinner.
• Have dinner at a local restaurant before settling into your rooms for a good night's rest.   

DAY 5 · MARRAKESH - AGAFAY

• Begin your day with breakfast at the hotel with your Tour Director. 
• Visit the Mohammed VI Water Museum to explore the relationship between water and humans, the history of hydraulic achievements in Morocco, and contemporary water management challenges.
• Have lunch at a local restaurant, then dive into the treasures of the medina: admire the Grand Mosque, visit a community bakery, wander the lively streets, explore artisan workshops, and stroll through the souk.
• Travel to the Agafay Desert and settle into your camp.
  
• Enjoy a traditional Berber dinner under the stars and spend the night in a Berber tent.

DAY 6 ·AGAFAY - ESSAOUIRA

• Start the day with breakfast at your camp.
• Stop in a Berber village and visit a women’s argan oil cooperative, from harvesting the fruit to selling the oil.
  
• Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant before continuing on to Essaouira.
• Explore this laid-back port city, stroll through its streets, and soak up its unique atmosphere.
• Check into your hotel rooms, enjoy a delicious dinner, and return to your rooms for the night.

DAY 7 · ESSAOUIRA

• Begin your day with breakfast at the hotel with your Tour Director. 
• Try surfing on Essaouira’s beach (or enjoy an alternative activity like horseback riding or free time).
  
• Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
• Take part in a Gnawa cultural workshop and discover the music, dance, and traditions of this fascinating culture.
• Return to the hotel for dinner, followed by a good night of sleep. 

DAY 8 · ESSAOUIRA - MARRAKESH

• Begin your day with breakfast at the hotel with your Tour Director. 
• Try sandboarding with certified instructors for a true thrill.
• Participate in a Moroccan cooking workshop and enjoy your creation for lunch.
• Return to Marrakesh in the afternoon.
• End your journey with a dinner show, combining gastronomy, traditional dance, and music for an unforgettable evening.
• Check into your hotel and enjoy one last good night’s sleep.

DAY 9 · MARRAKESH - DEPARTURE

• Begin your day with breakfast at the hotel with your Tour Director. 
  
• With your head and bags full of memories, travel to Marrakesh airport for your return flight.
  
• Arrive at your home airport and reunite with family and friends after an unforgettable journey through the heart of Morocco.