DAY 1: TANGIER

DAY 2: RIF MOUNTAINS

DAYS 3 - 4: VOLUBILIS & FES

Breakfast. 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. The oldest and largest medieval city in the world, Fes is a bustling hive of activity. The medina is a must – a heady mix of aromas, sounds and sights from the tanneries, spice tubs and leather stalls to the donkeys carrying very heavy loads. 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. Lunch, dinner & overnight (2) - Fes

DAY 5: MESKI OASIS & BERBER CAMP

Breakfast. This morning we journey over the Moyan Atlas, through the Gorge du Ziz, to the beautiful Meski Oasis - ‘Blue Spring’, where we stop for lunch. This afternoon we head towards the desert for Merzouga, where we transfer to camels for a trek into the desert to a Berber Camp. This evening we enjoy local food and an amazing night out under the Saharan stars. Lunch, dinner & overnight - Berber Camp

DAYS 6 - 7: TODRA GORGE

Breakfast. 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. Lunch, dinner & overnight (2) - Todra Gorge

DAYS 8 - 9: MARRAKECH

Breakfast. We head through the Tizi-n-Tichka pass, en route to Marrakech, one of Morocco’s four Imperial cities. Set against the snowcapped Atlas Mountains, Marrakech has long been a travellers favourite stop-off point. Its landmark, visible from many miles, is the Koutoubia Tower, sister to the Tower of Hassan in Rabat and the Giralda Tower in Sevillle. No visit to the city is complete without a visit to the city’s UNESCO-listed manic medina - Djemâa-el-Fna, an extraordinary gathering and market place. Lunch, dinner & overnight (2) - Marrakech

DAY 10 - CASCADES D'OUZOUD

Breakfast. Enjoy the morning at leisure in Marrakech before we drive to the Cascades D'ouzoud, stopping en route for lunch. The Cascades D'Ouzoud are Morocco's most impressive and beautiful waterfalls, which drop 110m, in three tiers. We take the scenic walk down to the falls where it is possible to paddle in the small pools at its base. Lunch, dinner & overnight  - Cascades D'Ouzoud

DAYS 11 - 12: ESSAOUIRA

Breakfast. 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. Any city gate leads to the Medina, so you’re unlikely to get lost. The beach is in front of the Medina and there are plenty of cafés with terraces, both ideal for relaxing for a few hours. Blue doors and window frames abound as do the artists shops – buy a carpet or Thuya wood carving or sit on the beach sipping a mint tea as the sun sets, an antidote to the bustle of the Imperial cities. Lunch, dinner & overnight (2) - Essaouira

DAY 13: MOULAY BOUSALHEM

Breakfast. Moulay Bousalhem is a quaint fishing village with a good beach and nearby lagoon. Lunch, dinner & overnight - Moulay Bousalhem

DAY 14: CAP SPARTEL

Breakfast. 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. Lunch, dinner & overnight - Cap Spartel

DAY 15: TANGIER

Breakfast. We head back to Tangier on the morning on day 15; our arrival in Tangier marking the end of the expedition.