22 Day Tunisia & Morocco Uncovered

Welcome to Tunisia. On arrival in Tunis you will be met at the airport with staff assistance and transferred to your hotel to check in. Tunisia's capital wears its history lightly, with French boulevards running down to a walled medina and the Mediterranean just beyond. After checking in and settling in, meet your tour guide and fellow passengers and set out on a short orientation walk through the surrounding area. Special Information Arrival airport transfers are included as part of your package. You will be met upon arrival at the airport and transferred to your hotel. If Inspiring Vacations has not provided your international airfares, please ensure you provide your flight details via your Traveller Hub portal no later than 90 days prior to travel so that your transfers can be confirmed. If you are arriving early and have made your own arrangements prior to your tour commencing, airport transfers will not be included. However, if you are purchasing pre-nights accommodation as part of your Inspiring Vacations package, airport transfers will still be provided to the starting hotel.

This morning after breakfast, begin your discovery of Tunis with a visit to the Bardo Museum and its collection of Roman mosaics. Continue into the Medina of Tunis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where narrow alleys are lined with palaces, souks, artisan workshops and mosques. After lunch, visit a local olive oil factory to see how Tunisia's celebrated oil is pressed, then sample a selection straight from the source. This evening, enjoy a warm welcome dinner. Inspiring Highlights Medina of Tunis and Bardo Museum

After breakfast, depart Tunis and travel south along the coast to Sousse to visit the Ribat and the Great Mosque. The coastal road strings together two of Tunisia's great set pieces, and from Sousse you continue to El Djem to stand beneath its Roman amphitheatre, one of the largest in the world. Enjoy a local lunch before continuing on to Sfax, where you will spend the night. Dinner is included at your hotel. Inspiring Highlights Ribat of Sousse Great Mosque of Sousse El Djem amphitheatre Special Information Your travel time today will be approximately 4.5 hours. Eclipse Solar Departure July 2027 - Itinerary Change Information To view the solar eclipse on 2nd August under the best conditions, the itinerary will differ today and tomorrow to accommodate this. On this day, instead of driving to Sfax, you will stay overnight in El Djem, at the Dar Ammar Hotel (4-star).

After breakfast, leave Sfax and journey across southern Tunisia to Matmata, a troglodyte village known for its underground dwellings carved into the earth. This is the day the landscape turns cinematic, running from these cave dwellings to the date palms of Tozeur on the rim of the Sahara. Continue through Kebili to the oasis town of Tozeur. A local lunch is included in Matmata. Dinner is included at your hotel. Inspiring Highlights Matmata troglodyte village Tozeur oasis Special Information Your travel time today will be approximately 5 hours.Eclipse Solar Departure July 2027 - Itinerary Change Information On this day, 2nd August, you will witness the solar eclipse, which will occur between 8am and 10:30am. You will leave El Djem for Sfax to witness the eclipse. To do so, an early breakfast will be provided, with departure at 6:30am to reach the viewing area in Sfax by 7:30am. After the solar eclipse observation, we will continue on to Matmata, Kebili, and Tozeur as per the regular itinerary.

After breakfast, set out by 4x4 to Ong Jmel and the Star Wars filming locations. The dunes around Tozeur stood in for another planet on screen, and up close the salt flats and palm oases are just as otherworldly. Visit nearby Nefta and its oasis, then around midday head to the Sahara Lounge, set in the middle of the Tozeur palm oasis, for lunch and some free time to explore.Return to your hotel, where dinner is included. The evening is at leisure.Inspiring HighlightsOng Jmel by 4x4 (Star Wars filming locations)Nefta oasisSahara Lounge in the Tozeur palm oasisSpecial InformationYour travel time today will be approximately 2 hours.

After breakfast, depart Tozeur and travel through Gafsa to Kairouan. Kairouan is the spiritual heart of Tunisia, its medina and shrines among the most revered in the Islamic world. This afternoon, visit the Medina of Kairouan, the Mausoleum of Sidi Sahbi and the Aghlabid Basins. Dinner is included at your hotel. Inspiring Highlights Medina of Kairouan Mausoleum of Sidi Sahbi Aghlabid Basins Special Information Your travel time today will be approximately 5 hours.

After breakfast, begin the day at the Great Mosque of Kairouan. With its vast marble courtyard and forest of ancient columns, it makes a memorable last stop in the interior before you head for the coast. Travel back towards the capital to explore the archaeological remains of ancient Carthage, then continue to the hilltop village of Sidi Bou Said, famous for its whitewashed houses and blue doors looking out over the Mediterranean. This evening, gather with your group for dinner.Inspiring HighlightsGreat Mosque of KairouanCarthageSidi Bou SaidSpecial InformationYour travel time today will be approximately 3 hours.

Start your day with a relaxed breakfast at the hotel before heading to the airport for your flight to Morocco — a country of sweeping deserts, walled imperial cities, and vibrant souks.On arrival into Casablanca, you will be transferred to the hotel and spend the remainder of the afternoon at leisure.Special Information Your included flight allows one checked bag up to 23kg, and one 7kg carry-on, with options to increase your luggage allowance at the airport if needed. Upon arrival at Casablanca Airport, your driver will be waiting for you in the arrivals terminal. If you are unable to locate your driver, please exit the terminal and proceed toward the large sign reading: “Welcome/Bienvenue - Navette Shuttle – Sky Hotel – Relax Hotel”. Your driver will be waiting for you there. Your included flight will be unescorted and you'll meet your new tour leader tomorrow.

This morning after breakfast we'll visit one of the most impressive sites in Casablanca – the imposing Hassan II Mosque. Opened in 1993, and second only in size to the great mosque at Mecca, the huge building is part on land and part on sea; in one area water can even be seen through a glass floor. The mosque can accommodate 25,000 worshippers and the main roof is retractable to create an open courtyard. It's one of the only religious sites open to non-Muslims. Afterwards, we depart Casablanca for Rabat, the capital of Morocco, where you'll have some free time to explore. We then drive to Chefchaouen, arguably one of the most picturesque cities in the country. Set against a wide valley and nestled between two peaks in the stunning Rif Mountains, Chefchaouen may take you by surprise. It's picture perfect, with striking blue and whitewashed houses, red-tiled roofs and artistic doorways. Its small but authentic medina has been lovingly cared for and the walled fortress of the kasbah provides a haven in the heart of the city, where you can wander the tranquil gardens and enjoy the views over the valley from the tower. Enjoy an evening at leisure in this tranquil oasis. Inspiring Highlights Hassan II Mosque Special InformationYour travel time today will be approximately 6 hours.

After breakfast, we will enjoy a guided tour of Chefchaouen. We will take in the magical blue walls of the medina, the local markets, grand mosque and the Ras el Ma waterfall. You will then have an afternoon to try the many restaurants offering local cuisine, and shop the local markets for the perfect souvenirs. You will also have time to explore the city's Kasbah (paid locally) where you can get an insight into the famous fortifications that are throughout the country. The remainder of the afternoon and evening will be spent at your leisure. Inspiring Highlights Chefchaouen Medina Grand Mosque Ras el Ma waterfall Kasbah

Enjoy breakfast, and take some time to soak up the morning atmosphere of tranquil Chefchaouen before driving out of the city to the ancient ruins of Volubilis. Once a provincial Roman capital, Volubilis was a distant outpost of the empire, and the well-preserved archaeological remains make for an impressive sight. Volubilis is the foremost Roman site in Morocco and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. Upon arrival we'll take a tour around the ruins with a local guide. Don’t forget to take your camera as the town is filled with fantastic mosaics, many of which remain intact.After time spent exploring Volubilis and imagining the bustling city it once was, continue on to the living museum of Fes. After checking in to your hotel in the late afternoon, the remainder of the day is free for you to spend as you please.Inspiring HighlightsVolubilisSpecial InformationYour travel time today will be approximately 5 hours.

This morning after breakfast, leave the intensity of the city behind today, for the simplicity of the High Atlas Mountains. Drive south, inland, through a variety of spectacular scenery – fertile valleys, cedar and pine forests and barren, rocky landscapes – to the small town of Midelt. Midelt is a market town, originally built as a base for mining in the area. It's nestled in the high plains surrounding the Moulouya River, between the Middle and High Atlas mountain ranges, at an elevation of just over 1,500 metres. It's a perfect spot to break up our journey to the Sahara. Many of the locals are of the Berber ethnic group, and the town can offer a rich insight into their way of life. Here we stop and enjoy an Inspiring Taste lunch with a local family at their farm for an authentic meal of traditional Moroccan dishes, such as tagine (a slow-cooked, savoury stew). After lunch we'll drive through changing scenery, from barren mountain sides to fertile valleys, on our journey to Merzouga. With a backdrop of the tangerine Erg Chebbi sand dunes, the charming Saharan village of Merzouga feels wonderfully isolated, like the modern world has left it behind. You'll arrive in Merzouga at the end of the day and be welcomed with a glass of mint tea before you check-in to your traditional Moroccan riad. Inspiring Highlights Midelt Berber local lunch Special InformationYour travel time today will be approximately 7.5 hours.

The Erg Chebbi is one of the world's most iconic landscapes, with towering dunes up to 150 metres high. Located at the end of a sealed road, and just 20 kilometres from the Algerian border, this wild stretch of land truly feels like frontier country. Leave your large bags at the riad, ready to ride camels into the edge of the Sahara Desert, and enjoy a spectacular sunset along the way (camel ride duration is approximately 40 minutes). The dunes are stunning, especially as the evening light plays across them and sets the landscape ablaze with colour. Tonight we'll enjoy an Inspiring Stay, taking cues from the Berbers and bedding down in a desert camp, with the chance to try some fantastic local cuisine while we sit around an open-air fire. Enjoy dinner, lively music, drumming, Berber stories and dancing under the stars. Inspiring Highlights Sahara Desert Camp Special InformationIn the camp you will sleep in a raised bed, and each tent have a private bathroom.If you do not wish to ride a camel, there is the option to travel to and from the camp by 4WD (The cost is approx. 110EUR for a group of 5 people - to be organised and paid locally).

Enjoy a real Lawrence of Arabia moment this morning, with a sunrise camel ride (duration is approximately 40 minutes) across the desert on the return journey to the riad. From here we'll continue on to the Todra Gorge, a canyon, or wadi, that rises for more than 250 metres to form one of the most dramatic and spectacular natural sights in Morocco. We'll enjoy a short, yet exhilarating, walk through the narrow orange limestone walls. Later we'll drive on to the beautiful Dadès Valley, where we'll spend the night. The valley is a popular spot for tourists and spans several kilometres, offering a wide variety of activities for adventurous types. Tonight's accommodation is a traditional, locally owned, Moroccan kasbah with spectacular views over the Dadès Valley. In the evening, enjoy a Moroccan dinner with your group. Inspiring Highlights Sunrise Camel ride Todra Gorge Special InformationYour travel time today will be approximately 5 hours.

Enjoy breakfast, before taking off for a full day exploring the beautiful, largely untouched, Moroccan backcountry. Travelling on foot is the best way to get a closer look at the natural landscape and the rural way of life. We'll begin by taking a short transfer to the start of the trek. On the walk you'll pass Berber villages, meeting the incredibly friendly local people along the way. You'll enjoy lunch with a local family; listen to their stories and discover what family life is truly like in the Dadès Valley. This evening will be spent at your leisure, to relax after a long enjoyable day. Inspiring Highlights Dades Valley Local family lunch Special Information Your experience in Dades will last approximately 5.5 hours in total and includes a 14–15 km trek, which will take around 2 to 3 hours on foot. It is a moderately easy walk with manageable slopes, no steep hills, and varied terrain. This will be an incredible experience, but if you are unable to join this walk then you have the option of spending the day in the hotel and the surrounding area.

Today after breakfast we'll leave the Dadès Valley to set off on the fabled Road of a Thousand Kasbahs. A kasbah is a type of keep, or citadel, usually a part of the defensive structure of a city and often where the local leader would reside. Our first stop today is the majestic oasis of Skoura, home to several privately owned kasbahs. Here, we'll pause to admire the exterior of Kasbah Amridil, renowned for its ornate detailing and impressive mud-brick fortifications, before continuing on to Aït Benhaddou, perched on a hilltop and largely unchanged since the 11th century. Aït Benhaddou is one of Morocco's most iconic sites, its grand kasbah one of the most beautiful in Morocco and the fortified village a fine example of clay architecture. If you think you recognise the place, you probably do, as the town has a long list of film and TV credits, including Lawrence of Arabia, Game of Thrones and Gladiator. We will then drive to the bustling hub of Marrakech. After check-in to your hotel, enjoy some free time to discover the city.This evening, feast with your group in one of the many great restaurants lining the square. Inspiring Highlights Skoura Kasbah Amridil Aït Benhaddou Special InformationYour travel time today will be approximately 6 hours.

Today will begin with a morning tour of the old medina with your local guide, who will take you through the bustling souks that are the lifeblood of the city. Explore tranquil courtyards filled with the scent of orange blossom, and the many salons and chambers that make up Bahia Palace. This splendid property was built in 1866 for a former slave who rose to power within the government. Next we'll stop by the Koutoubia Mosque; its famous minaret (a tower with a balcony from which a muezzin calls Muslims to prayer), is the prototype for others of its kind around the world, including La Giralda in Seville. From here we then walk back through the streets of the old medina to the Jamaa el-Fna, the main square of Marrakech. The rest of the day is yours: explore further, relax back at the riad or go shopping in the souk. Perhaps you'll visit the tropical gardens of the French painter Jacques Majorelle, or check out the ruins of the Palais Badi, long known as one of the most beautiful palaces in the world. Otherwise, head back into the medina, where every step brings a new scent or sight. Watch skilled artisans perfect their craft, practise your haggling skills or take a break from the hustle to sip on tea or share a tajine. Inspiring Highlights Marrakech Souks Koutoubia Mosque Jamaa el-Fna

After breakfast this morning we'll head for Essaouira, a city where the medina brushes up against the Atlantic Ocean, where we'll spend the next two nights. The narrow streets of Essaouira discourages cars, meaning it's an ideal city to explore on foot. Sandstone walkways contrast with whitewashed houses, the bright blue sky and the sand of the surrounding beaches and dunes. Surely one of North Africa's most attractive destinations, you'll soon find yourself slipping into the easy-going pace of this Moroccan town with a European seaside twist. The fishing port is a serious commercial operation and there's much fun to be had observing the daily catch and its subsequent auction. Elsewhere there are numerous shops and several fine art galleries to distract you, along with a wide variety of restaurants. Your tour leader will help guide you through the maze of options. Special InformationYour travel time today will be approximately 3 hours.

This artists' town was once home to sizable British and Jewish populations, and its charm has seduced the likes of Orson Welles and Jimi Hendrix, who (according to local legend) spent much of his time here in the 1960s. Enjoy a morning city tour with your guide who will then take you to the fish souk. Here you'll choose your own freshly caught fish before taking it to a restaurant packed with locals – following your guides lead, hand over your market purchase for it to be grilled. Your guide will also take you to the fruit and vegetable market, where you'll choose the salads and veggies to accompany your seafood lunch. Enjoy this delicious meal together with the rest of your group. Take the rest of the day to explore the medina; discover the Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum and its collection of artefacts, woodwork, carpets and stringed instruments; enjoy café life on the main square; or sit back and watch the kite surfers ride the crashing waves. Inspiring Highlights Essaouira city tour Fish Souk

Today after breakfast we'll travel to Casablanca where we will enjoy one final dinner as a group. Special InformationYour travel time today will be approximately 5 hours.

Today marks the end of your incredible tour through Morocco.Thank you for travelling with Inspiring Vacations. We hope you had a memorable experience.Special InformationAirport transfers are not included. Our transfer portal offers the option to book your airport transfers for an easier arrival experience (additional charges apply). Access to this portal will be available through your Traveller Hub once your booking is confirmed.