This morning after breakfast, we will travel to Chefchaouen, the Blue Pearl of Morocco. Heading northeast into the Rif Mountains and arriving to Chefchaouen by early afternoon. Get amazed at this beautiful city as we roam the cobblestoned alleys of the charming hilltop Andalusian-style village of Chefchaouen where houses are painted blue, and women still wear the traditional a red-and-white-striped fouta, and straw hats topped with pom-poms. Stay at a comfortable Modern/ Ethnic Hotel in Chefchouen

Feel more energetic today as we go hiking to Cascade d'Akchour. If you choose to do a short hike along the Akchour River for to one of the of smaller waterfalls you will return to Chefchaouen by early afternoon followed by time to explore on your own. Total hike to Akchour waterfall is not directly demanding, though the trek has some steep parts. The trail is 5.5 kilometers each way and takes about 4-5 hours. The trail is well maintained and clearly marked so you will not get lost. It crosses the river several times and some places they have put up large cement blocks you can walk on. Your tour guide and local guide will be with you through out the day unless you want to explore the evening into the magical city on your own. We will re-group for dinner. Stay at a comfortable Modern/ Ethnic Hotel in Chefchouen

Today we dive into the History of Morocco as we stop to visit the ruins of the Roman outpost of Volubilis. The city was reclaimed by the local Amazigh tribes around 235 AD and it was near here in the 8th Century that Idriss I established the first dynasty of the Kingdom of Morocco. After a guided tour of Volubilis, we will stop for lunch at the sacred city of Moulay. After lunch, we’ll head to the lessor known imperial city of Meknes. Your visit will begin by entering the old medina through the interesting gate of Bab Mansour, which incorporates marble pillars that were moved from the Roman ruins of Volubilis. We will also visit the impressive Agdal reservoir and Heri es-Souani, a former granary and stable that lay alongside the reservoir and which once housed 12,000 horses. After exploring Meknes, you’ll make the short drive to Fes where you will stay for the night. Stay at a comfortable Modern/ Ethnic Hotel in Fes.

Fes, or Fez, the grandest royal city created by Morocco’s early Muslim rulers in the 9th century, is the country’s cultural capital and spiritual heart. Today we will first go to the Royal Palce and then walked through the old Mellah (Jewish Quartier) of the city. From here, you will head to one of the Borj (towers) and get a panoramic view of the entire medina. Next, you’ll head to a mosaic house where you will have a demonstration of the traditional pottery methods utilized by Fassi artisans – you’ll see every step of the process from the formation of the clay to the piecing together of the mosaics. After this, the tour will take you into the medina of Fes where you will discover the ancient streets and neighborhoods, visit the various artisan sections (including the tanneries), and the important historic monuments. Our tour will end after lunch at which time you’ll have the rest of the afternoon and evening free to explore the medina. We can add a cooking class in a traditional Moroccan home. Stay at a comfortable Modern/ Ethnic Hotel in Fes

Welcome to the Atlas MountainsYou will feel like a true Berber as you spend a day in the Sahara desert. Today we go hiking in the Atlas Mountains and see that places on Earth that seem like they couldn’t support human life and yet somehow people managed living there. Like the people indigenous to North Africa constrained by the Sahara Desert, they developed into one of the most unique cultures in human history as who had no choice but to develop ingenious methods of survival: the Berbers. We visit a nomadic family and learn how they live 6 months on a flat land and 6 months in the mountains and use face tattoos for fashion. Stay at a comfortable Modern/ Ethnic Hotel in Midelt.

From Midelt we head to the desert. On the way, you will travel through the largest cedar forest in Africa which is also home to the barbary apes (aka Atlas Monkeys) which are sure to entertain. You’ll cross the Middle Atlas Mountains to Midelt located on the high plains between the Middle and High Atlas Mountains where you will stop for lunch before continuing over the High Atlas Mountains via the Ziz River Gorge to the large dunes of Erg Chebbi. You'll arrive before sunset and meet your camels and trek into the heart of the dunes to your luxury camp for the night. Once you arrive, you can climb the nearest dune to watch the sun go down and the stars come out. Dinner will be served at camp, followed by traditional music, and more stargazing. Stay at a comfortable Desert Camp in Merzouga

This morning, your camel guide will wake you early so that you can watch the sun rise over the dunes. After watching the sunrise, breakfast will be served at camp and you’ll have time to shower and prepare for your day before taking to your camels on more time to trek back to the edge of the dunes and transfer back to your more conventional transportation. From here, you’ll head to the breathtaking Dades Gorge. Along the way, you’ll stop to visit the ancient irrigation system that once brought water to the desert from the distant Saghro Mountains. After this, you’ll head to the oasis town of Tinghir where you will have a guided walk of the palmeraie and Mellah (old Jewish area). Next, you’ll visit nearby Todgha Gorge where you will walk through the most impressive part of the canyon. After this, you’ll head to the beautiful Dades Valley to your accommodations for the night. Dinner will be served here. Stay at a unique place for our New Years Celebration

Today we start early at 6:00 am and take the road of 1000 Kasbahs on your way to the city of Ouarzazate (pronounced: Wor-za-zet, also known as the Hollywood of Morocco), we will have breakfast on the way. After passing through Ouarzazate you will make the short drive to site of Ait Ben Haddou. You’ll have a chance to explore this impressive ksar, before traveling over the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka path, reaching an altitude of nearly 7500 feet above sea level. There will be plenty of stops for tea and photographs as you take in the breathtaking vistas before arriving in the early evening to our place of stay. Tonight we do some retail therapy here in the souks, sit down to a delicious traditional meal in one of Marrakech's fantastic restaurants, or wander the stalls of Jemaa el Fna Square, where you can feast on incredible street food as you watch musicians and snake charmers perform for the crowds. Stay at a comfortable Modern/ Ethnic Hotel in Marrakech.

Head to Casablanca Airport.