Wendy Wu Moroccan Odyssey

Chouara Tanneries in Fez
Meet a skilled artisan, and learn about the process of crafting Moroccan leather artifacts

Traverse the Ziz Valley
Travel through the Ziz Valley, where you can observe the Macaque Ape in their natural habitat

The Sahara
Take an exciting jeep safari through the desert of Merzouga before enjoying dinner by candlelight.

Souks in Marrakech
Explore the local markets of Marrakech

Day 1: Fly to Casablanca
Fly to Casablanca. On arrival, transfer to Rabat where you’ll have the rest of the evening at leisure.
(Dinner)

Day 2: Explore Rabat
Spend today exploring Rabat, the country’s capital. Begin at the Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V. Continue to Oudayas Fortress before strolling through the old medina.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 3: Tangier by Train
Transfer to the train station to take the high-speed train to the port of Tangier. Explore the city, visiting Cape Spartel and the forest of Rmilat.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 4: Travel to Chefchaouen
Head south to the mountain village of Chefchaouen. Known for its blue-washed buildings, here you can visit the historic Outta Hammam and Ras El Ma.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 5: Journey to Fez
Leave Chefchaouen and travel towards Fez. On route, stop at Voubilis, Morocco’s oldest Roman site. Admire the ancient ruins and mosaics before continuing to Fez.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 6: Explore Fez
Start your day at the old medina, where you can see medresas and mosques. Take part in a pottery workshop and visit the Chouara Tanneries. Spend the afternoon wandering through the souks and markets before enjoying a dance performance at dinner.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 7: Culinary Fez
This morning, take part in a cooking class where you’ll learn how to make a traditional dish for lunch. The rest of the day is at leisure before meeting for dinner.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 8: Travel to Erfoud
Take a scenic driver through the Atlas Mountains to reach the Ziz Valley. Stop to visit the Macaque monkeys that live in this area before continuing to Erfoud.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 9: Desert Adventure
Spend the morning exploring the town of Rissani near the edge of the Erg Chebbi Desert. Then, take part in a cooking class where you’ll prepare medfouna. Later in the afternoon, join a jeep safari to a desert camp in Merzouga. Here you’ll be entertained by traditional music and dancing and spend the night in an elegant berber tent.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 10: Travel to Skoura
Awake surrounded by the golden Sahara and travel to the old Kasbah of Skoura.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 11: Journey to Marrakech
Set out to the city of Marrakech this morning. On route, stop at Ouarzazate and Ait Ben Haddou. Spend some time exploring this fortified village.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 12: Explore Marrakech
Spend the day exploring the city. Begin by visiting fondouk and caravanserais and an ancient bakery. Learn about the hammam before spending the afternoon wandering through the souks.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 13: Visit the Ourika Valley
Head into the mountains to visit two brilliant gardens, Anima Gardens and the Jardin Bio Aromatique d’Ourika. Enjoy lunch with the locals and take part in a tea ceremony before returning to the city.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 14: Travel to Essaouira
Leave Marrakech behind and head to the coast to reach Essaouira. Take a walking tour of the medina before having the afternoon at leisure.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 15: Essaouira at leisure
Enjoy a whole day at leisure to explore the town, with only lunch at a local restaurant and dinner at the hotel scheduled in.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 16: Return to Casablanca
Travel back to Casablanca. On arrival, visit the Hassan II Mosque before enjoying a farewell dinner.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 17: Fly Casablanca to UK
Following breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight home.
(Breakfast)

Moroccan Pottery Workshop
Learn how poetry is made, with a hands-on experience with the chance to create your own piece.

Cooking Class
Visit a local market with a chef to pick up ingredients before 3-hour class, where you’ll make a traditional Moroccan dish.

Tea Ceremony
Head to Ourika Valley where you can enjoy a traditional tea ceremony.

• Return international flights
• 4* accommodation
• Selected Meals:16 breakfasts, 15 lunches and 16 breakfasts
• Domestic transportation
• Touring with guides and entrance fees

Classic
See the classic sights in the company of expert guides so you can really understand the history and culture of the destination. On Wendy Wu classic tours everything is taken care of, leaving you to sit back and enjoy the experience to the full. The tours are fully inclusive with all meals and a comprehensive touring programme.

This tour has a maximum group size of 18 people.

This tour has a physical rating of 1. A reasonable level of fitness is required, and you should expect to be on your feet for much of the day. You’ll be getting on and off coaches, trains or boats and walking around the sights, often including steps, plus occasional longer walks.