12 Days Moroccan Food & Wine Gastronomic Odyssey

Welcome to Morocco! Your private chauffeur greets you at Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) and escorts you in comfort to visit the awe-inspiring Hassan II Mosque rising directly above the Atlantic Ocean. Stroll along the breezy Corniche boulevard and Art Deco downtown before checking into your luxury accommodation for a restful evening and gourmet Moroccan welcome dinner.

Depart Casablanca along the coast to visit Rabat's Kasbah of the Udayas and Hassan Tower before heading inland into Morocco's premier wine-growing region around Meknes. Enjoy an exclusive guided cellar tour and private sommelier tasting of award-winning Moroccan vintages paired with regional tapas at Château Roslane, surrounded by sun-drenched vineyards against the Middle Atlas foothills.

Explore Meknes's bustling olive and preserved-citrus markets beneath the grand Bab Mansour gate, and pause at the ancient Roman olive-oil presses of UNESCO-listed Volubilis. Arrive in Fes—widely regarded as Morocco's haute-cuisine capital—for an afternoon honey-and-almond Fassi pastry workshop followed by an exquisite multi-course dinner inside an atmospheric restored palace.

Accompany a master Fassi chef (Dada) deep into the aromatic food souks of Fes El-Bali to select preserved lemons, saffron threads, wild honey, olives, and fresh market produce. Return to a historic riad kitchen for an intimate, hands-on cooking masterclass learning the secrets of Fes's signature sweet-and-savory flaky pastilla and slow-braised lamb or vegetable tagines, followed by a celebratory lunch of your creations.

Depart Fes after breakfast for one of Morocco's grandest scenic journeys from green mountain forests to golden desert sands. Ascend the Middle Atlas Mountains through alpine Ifrane and Azrou's ancient cedar forest—home to friendly wild Barbary macaques—then descend past Midelt through the breathtaking, palm-carpeted Ziz Valley canyon. Arrive at the towering Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga for a sunset camel caravan to your luxury en-suite Sahara camp, complete with a candlelit Berber feast and live campfire music beneath a canopy of stars.

Experience the soulful culinary traditions of the Sahara Desert! Visit the historic caravan market of Rissani to see spice merchants and date souks, then join a local Amazigh family in a Merzouga palm oasis for a hands-on workshop preparing Madfouna—the beloved stuffed 'Saharan Berber bread' baked to golden perfection—paired with smoky desert salads and sweet mint tea poured high.

Wake early to witness the first golden rays of sunrise sweeping across the Erg Chebbi dunes, followed by a delicious breakfast at camp. Travel by private vehicle to the historic caravan market town of Rissani, then continue to Tinghir to walk along the crystal-clear river beneath the soaring 300-meter red limestone walls of Todra Gorges. Wind into scenic Dades Valley—famed for its 'Monkey Fingers' rock formations and kasbahs—to unwind in a charming boutique valley lodge.

After breakfast overlooking the dramatic gorge, journey along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs through the fragrant Rose Valley and Skoura palm oasis to Ouarzazate. Enjoy a guided walk through the legendary UNESCO World Heritage fortress of Ksar Ait Ben Haddou—famed backdrop of Gladiator and Game of Thrones—before crossing the High Atlas Mountains via the scenic 2,260m Tizi n'Tichka Pass to check into your Marrakech riad.

Spend the day savoring Marrakech's vibrant culinary heritage, from hidden neighborhood bakeries and olive markets to the legendary Mechoui Alley. As dusk falls, embark on a curated private evening food tasting tour through the bustling Medina and Jemaa el-Fnaa—sampling slow-roasted tangia, crisp briouats, snail broth or spiced harira soup, artisanal Moroccan pastries, and aromatic herbal infusions.

Immerse yourself in the art of Marrakchi gastronomy at a serene garden riad or organic countryside farm. Harvest fresh mint, coriander, and seasonal vegetables before preparing fluffy hand-rolled Friday couscous, charred zaalouk eggplant salad, and caramelised chicken or vegetable tagine with preserved lemon alongside a welcoming Moroccan Dada chef, enjoying a relaxed terrace feast afterward.

Take a refreshing private day excursion from Marrakech across argan-dotted valleys—pausing at a women-led organic argan oil cooperative—to the breezy UNESCO Atlantic port of Essaouira. Walk the historic oceanfront Skala ramparts, photograph vibrant blue fishing boats, browse thuya-wood workshops and whitewashed alleys, and feast on freshly grilled coastal seafood before returning to Marrakech for the evening.

Savor a leisurely final Moroccan breakfast at your riad or hotel, with free time for last-minute photos, mint tea on the terrace, or a relaxed morning stroll depending on your flight schedule. At the appointed hour, your private chauffeur provides a comfortable, punctual door-to-door transfer to Marrakech Airport (or port/hotel), bringing your tailor-made Moroccan journey to a warm and effortless close.