Days 1 - 3: Tangier - Chefchaouen
Welcome to Morocco! Welcome to Morocco! Be sure to arrive in time for your pre-departure meeting at 6:00pm. Your first night will be spent at our pre-expedition beachfront hotel. Departing the hustle and bustle of Tangier, we head to the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen, a haven of peace and tranquillity.

Days 4 - 5: Volubilis - Fes
En route for the oldest imperial city in Morocco, Fes, we will take a tour of the Roman ruins at Volubilis, the largest ancient site of Morocco. UNESCO-listed, the site dates back to AD40 and once ruled the entire Roman province of Mauritania. Looking down on the old quarter from the surrounding hills is a quite an experience in Fes. Muffled sounds of the lively chaotic city add to the appeal. After a day exploring the UNESCO-listed Medina, dye-pits, tanneries and restaurants, we return to camp to get ready for a night of first class Moroccan entertainment and food at a restaurant in town.

Days 5-6 Fes - Merzouga
Following is a long journey over the Moyan Atlas, through the Gorge du Ziz, where our journey culminates at the beautiful Meski Oasis - ‘Blue Spring’, where we camp for the night. After breakfast we head towards the desert for Merzouga, where we transfer to camels for a trek into the desert to a berber camp, enjoying local food and a night out under the Saharan stars.

Days 7-8 Merzouga - Todra Gorge
Leaving the desert, we spend the day travelling to Todra Gorge, in anticipation of our gorge exploration the next day. This 1000ft gorge is hemmed in on all sides by vertical limestone cliffs and is also called Morocco’s Grand Canyon. There’s time to explore the gorge, from its plunging depths to dizzying heights. The charm of Todra lies in it’s changing colours as the sun slowly moves from east to west.

Days 9-10 Todra Gorge - Marrakech
After exploring the impressive Todra Gorge, we head through the Tizi-n-Tichka pass, en route to Marrakech, one of Morocco’s four Imperial cities. Set against the snow-capped Atlas Mountains, Marrakech has long been a travellers favourite stop-off point. After all, it is situated on ancient caravan routes Its great pride and landmark, visible from many miles, is the Koutoubia Tower, sister to the Tower of Hassan in Rabat and the Giralda Tower in Sevillle. It is said that after the third of these was completed, the sultan had the eyes of his architect put out, lest he should build another more beautiful tower elsewhere. No visit to the city is complete without a visit to the city’s UNESCO-listed medina - Djemâa-el-Fna, an extraordinary gathering and market place.

Days 11-12: Marrakech - Essaouira
A morning drive takes us to Essaouira, a colourful fishing town situated within 15th century Portuguese fortifications. Great beaches and surf beckon. Relax on the beach or alternatively explore the UNESCO-listed medina with its various souks and woodcarving workshops.

Days 13-15: Essaouira - Tangier via Asilah & Cap Spartel
Next stop is Asilah - a town of narrow streets lined with art galleries and buildings of Portuguese, Spanish and Moorish influence. Unspoilt beaches are easily accessible. According to legend, Hercules rested in caves just five kilometres south of the lighthouse on Cap Spartel, after having dug out the straits between Europe and Africa with his club. Dug into the cliff, the Hercules caves were shelter to Neolithic man. In the 20th century they were used as a setting for sumptuous parties by Tangier’s international jetsetting crowd. The caves offer a splendid view of the ocean through their openings in the cliff face. After camping out at Cap Spartel for the last night BBQ, we head back to Tangier on the morning on day 15, where our expedition ends.