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Imperial Cities & Sahara Discovery Tour from Marrakech

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Start and end in Marrakesh
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Group Size 1 - 15
Age range 12 to 90
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Highlights

  • Explore Morocco's rich history and culture with visits to iconic landmarks such as the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, the Royal Palace in Rabat and the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis.
  • Experience the breathtaking landscapes of the Sahara Desert with a camel ride through the dunes and an overnight stay in a traditional desert camp.
  • Enjoy scenic drives through the Atlas Mountains, passing through picturesque valleys, Berber villages and dramatic gorges like the Todra Gorge, offering opportunities for hiking and exploration.
  • Immerse yourself in Moroccan culture with guided tours of historic cities and encounters with local artisans crafting traditional pottery, textiles and leather goods.
  • Travel hassle-free with expert guides and seamless transportation, including comfortable stays in 4-star hotels

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive in Marrakech. Transfer to hotel
  2. Day 2 Casablanca
  3. Day 3 Rabat & Volubilis
  4. Day 4 Fes
  5. Day 5 Merzouga Desert
  6. Day 6 Todra Gorge & Boumalne Dades
  7. Day 7 Ouarzazate to Marrakech via Kasbah Ait Benhaddou
  8. Day 8 Marrakech
  9. Day 9 Marrakech - End of the Tour
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12 to 90 years old

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    Excellent
    4.3
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Guide
    Good
    4.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Accommodation
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    4.0
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    Excellent
    4.1
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  • BL
    · April 22nd, 2025
    The communication with Tourradar is outstanding, the tour company (Discover Morocco) however is frustrating. Announcements on the bus are impossible to hear if you are more than half way back. The daily guides for local sites struggle with English and either talk too fast or are unclear. Make sure you bring cash for the restaurants you are forced to eat at as they do not take credit cards and are around 120 - 150 Dirhams per person. Too much time spent at uninteresting attraction that turned out to be nothing more than a sales-pitch, ie: the rug weaving and pharmacy selling oils were only interested in selling their products. Morocco is an amazing, wonderful country but this tour was way too much of a pitch to sell us items whenever we stopped.
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    Discover Morocco commented on this review
    Dear Blaine, Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear you enjoyed Morocco's amazing and vibrant culture. We’ll continue working to ensure the tour provides an enriching experience for all guests. We appreciate your insights and hope to welcome... Show more
    Trip date: April 2025
  • M
    · April 22nd, 2025
    This tour was exceptionally well-organized and offered a truly enriching experience. The guide was professional and informative, and each destination was thoughtfully selected. I would highly recommend this tour to fellow travelers seeking a well-curated and memorable journey.
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    Trip date: March 2025
  • S
    · April 13th, 2025
    An unforgettable experience! The tour was well-organized, the guides were friendly and knowledgeable, and every stop was full of beauty and culture. Highly recommend it to anyone visiting Morocco!
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    Discover Morocco commented on this review
    Dear Sajid, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear the experience was unforgettable and that you enjoyed every moment. Our guides will be so happy to hear your kind words! We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to... Show more
    Trip date: January 2025
  • SL
    · April 8th, 2025
    Overall the tour was excellent! Our driver was Lahcine and he was great, always made sure we were comfortable and a safe driver. We were even lucky to have him again on the last day of our airport transfer. Most of the accommodations were good except for Ramada in Fes. All the tour guides were good, the tour guide in Casablanca was the best and the worst was the tour guide in Marrakesh. The tour guide in Marrakesh moved too quickly and then brought us to an argan and spice shop where it seemed like they just wanted to sell us products (complete waste of time). Luckily we had a great group and the tour around Morocco was good regardless
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    Discover Morocco commented on this review
    Dear Serena, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We are so glad to hear that you had an excellent experience overall, and that Lahcine made such a positive impact on your trip. It’s wonderful to know that his attentiveness and driving... Show more
    Trip date: March 2025
  • Imperial Cities & Sahara Discovery Tour from Marrakech reviewer 5
    · April 3rd, 2025
    This tour was amazing I totally recommend it it also helped I had a good group as a solo traveller!
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    Discover Morocco commented on this review
    Dear Fay, Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We are thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience on the tour. It’s wonderful to know that you felt supported and enjoyed the camaraderie of your group, especially as a solo traveler. We... Show more
    Trip date: March 2025
  • GF
    · March 28th, 2025
    Overall, I enjoyed the trip.There were some long days on the minibus, which was not particularly comfortable, but we covered it considerable distances and saw a lot memorable sites. Our guide Lathin was superb. He was polite, considerate towards guests and very knowledgeable and went out of his way to make sure everybody was ok. However, there are 4 issues which need to be addressed: Firstly, the driver collecting me from the Airport was not present and I waited some 40 minutes for him to arrive, having chased his location through the local agents. Secondly, the Ramada hotel pause not to a standard.I would expect there were dirty areas in the room and the shower didn't function correctly , resulting in me having to hold a shower head in one hand. Thirdly, I was supposed to be allocated a private tent for the desert accommodation, but I was forced to share with a another guest. Similarly, there were 4 single ladies who were all put into one tent. I certainly don't expect to pay a single supplement and then be obliged to share with a stranger. And finally, the guide who took us on the tour of Marrakesh on our final day, conducted the tour at breakneck speed, not allowing us to even stop to look at shops or highlights in the souks. He was clearly intent on dragging us to ashop selling Argan oil products. I don't think it's unreasonable to assume that he was receiving a commission from any sales! No one in the group was particularly taken with this attitude and I cut short my tour with him and returned to the hotel in protest. it's a shame the one very unprofessional tour guide could taint my overall enjoyment of the tour..
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    Discover Morocco commented on this review
    Dear Glyn, Thank you for your valuable feedback. We're happy to hear you enjoyed the trip overall and that Lahcen made a positive impact. We apologize for the challenges you faced and want to assure you that we are working on improving all aspects of... Show more
    Trip date: March 2025
  • Imperial Cities & Sahara Discovery Tour from Marrakech reviewer 7
    · March 17th, 2025
    Wonderful trip to discover the cities and nature of Morocco. Highly recommended. In every place you will find local guides who will make your trip interesting. We thank the guides very much and especially Zouhair, they will take care of you!
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    Discover Morocco commented on this review
    Dear MediAndo, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so glad you had a wonderful time exploring Morocco's beautiful cities and nature. It's lovely to hear that Zouhair made your experience even more special. We truly appreciate your... Show more
    Trip date: March 2025
  • MJ
    · February 20th, 2025
    This 9-day tour started out good and got better over time. Saw a wide variety of people and places all around the country. Nine days was just right. Saw some wonderful sights that my family will remember for the rest of our lives. Got tired of tagine about a week into the tour, though. Otherwise, excellent tour. Would recommend it to all.
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    Discover Morocco commented on this review
    Dear Michael, Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that the tour exceeded your expectations and created lasting memories for you and your family. It’s great that you got to experience such a variety of people and places... Show more
    Trip date: December 2024
  • MK
    · February 8th, 2025
    Amazing tour!! Starting from" behind the screen" ladies helping me with my pre and post stay requests in Marrakesh. My driver Abdul was excellent, all guides were great and informative. This tour gives you experiance of diverse cities and richnes of Morrocan culture.I would highlight Merzouga desert overnight with Amazigh music entertainment. Shukran to everyone who made this tour an excellent experience!
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    Discover Morocco commented on this review
    Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a memorable experience, from the behind-the-scenes support in Marrakesh to the incredible desert adventure in Merzouga. We're especially happy that Abdul and our... Show more
    Trip date: February 2025
  • Imperial Cities & Sahara Discovery Tour from Marrakech reviewer 10
    · February 3rd, 2025
    In general the trip was excellent - interesting, very well planned and with very good communication. Our driver Adnan was simply a star - careful, punctual, knowledgeable and very helpful! Thank you very much Adnan! Accommodation and food was between very good and excellent, the best hotel of the trip was definitely the Kasbah Didis - very good accommodation, delicious food, very friendly service and absolutely amazing view! The guides in Casablanca and Rabat were very good and knowledgeable, the guide in Fes was simply brilliant! Slightly on a different note - the guided city tour in Marrakech was a very strange one. First - it was not a full day tour but rather only about 3 hours. Second - no visit to Koutoubia Mosque - we were just standing outside for 10 minutes taking pictures against the Sun. Next - NO Saadian Tombs!!! Just no visit to them though we were really close (this was my second time in Marrakech so I know). We did visit Bahia Palace but we virtually raced through it spending only about 30 minutes there. Next, instead of going to the Jardin secret, we actually went to Ben Youssef Madrasa which I personally think was a very good switch. But after visiting the Madrasa we were taken directly to a Herbalist and Parfum factory / shop where we were split in 3 groups and where we spent next 30 minutes listening to something that we did not really want to listen to. After that, at about mid-day, when we have asked the guide about what was next we were told that was it! Obviously NO Menara gardens after lunch. I have no idea why we had this type of city tour - the guide has provided very little historical information about the sites and we have not even fulfilled the itinerary specified for this day! Lost day in my opinion - I could probably do Marrakech city tour better myself...
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    Discover Morocco commented on this review
    Hello Alexander, Thank you for sharing such a detailed review of your trip! We're thrilled to hear that overall you had an excellent experience and that Adnan, your driver was helpful. It's also great to know that you loved the accommodations were... Show more
    Trip date: January 2025

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Imperial Cities & Sahara Discovery Tour from Marrakech
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    Sophie

    Asked on May 12th, 2025

    Is this tour appropriate for a 9 year old? Will you help with booking an additional night in Marrakesh at the beginning of the tour?

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    • Discover Morocco OperatorWritten May 2025

      Our tours are only available for people aged 12 to 90.

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    Lesley

    Asked on May 2nd, 2025

    Will we receive the double occupancy rate (even though we are booking separately)? If we are sharing a room, that price should be reflected.

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    • Discover Morocco OperatorWritten May 2025

      Yes, if you will be sharing the same room, we will remove the single supplement from one of the bookings so that the double occupancy rate is applied correctly.

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    Luke

    Asked on April 25th, 2025

    I hope you understand the issue with my wife. Yes, please suggest alternative options of hotels at both locations, preferably 4-5 star.

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    • Discover Morocco OperatorWritten April 2025

      hotel options are entirely based on your preferences, and they can vary significantly from one area to another.

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    Gail

    Asked on April 22nd, 2025

    I want to express my disgust with the tour guide who is completely focused on his own needs and not the customers. I repeatedly told him we could not hear anything on the speaker system in the bus and suggested he speak louder and move towards the middle of the bus to make his announcements. I'm also disgusted about his choices for restaurants as there was no options for us and we were forced to eat at these locations that I believe he is 'friendly' with and gets a 'kick-back' from them. They do not accept credit cards, which I had planned on, and payment was cash only. This forced me to use the cash I hadn't planned on and needed to incur expenses at Bank Machines withdrawing more. He was great at smiling to you but was an absolutely useless tour guide.

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    • Discover Morocco OperatorWritten April 2025

      Regarding the restaurants, we'd like to clarify that our company does not select or partner with specific dining establishments. The tour guide may simply suggest one of the available options in the area, based on factors like location, timing, and group suitability. However, guests are always free to choose where they would like to eat, and there is no obligation to dine at the suggested place. In more remote areas, such as the Sahara or less-developed regions, it's common for local businesses to accept only cash due to infrastructure limitations. Because of this, we always recommend travelers keep some cash on hand, as payment methods can vary greatly from one area to another.

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    Nathan

    Asked on April 18th, 2025

    We are mid 50, s with 2 teenagers 16 and 14. We are looking at the November 22 tour we like to go over the holiday. Our only concern is the Ramada Inn, everyone complains about in the reviews.

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    • Discover Morocco OperatorWritten April 2025

      We completely understand your concerns regarding the Ramada Inn. Please rest assured that we take all feedback seriously. We regularly communicate with our hotel partners and share our customers' observations to ensure a better experience.

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      Nathan

      TravelerWritten April 2025

      Two more questions. My daughter is extremely allergic to cats. Do you see this as a problem? We can't sleep any place where cats will be. We are world travelers and once one of us had typhoid. Have you ever heard of any of your guests having this problem?

    • Discover Morocco OperatorWritten April 2025

      We have never experienced any issues related to typhoid among our guests, but it's always a good idea to stay informed and cautious when traveling. Regarding your daughter's cat allergy, we completely understand your concern. While we do our best to work with allergy-friendly accommodations, we highly recommend that you mention this specifically to every place you stay at—just to be absolutely safe.

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    Samuel

    Asked on April 11th, 2025

    We are interested in the Imperial Cities & Sahara Discovery Tour from Marrakech. Early December. Please advise options and details of payment plan

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    • Discover Morocco OperatorWritten April 2025

      To proceed, please follow these steps: Select the tour you're interested in. Click on "Check Availability" to choose your preferred date. Click on "Book" and fill in your details. Once your information is complete, enter your payment details to finalize your booking. You can choose to pay by credit card or PayPal.

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    Asked on March 30th, 2025

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    • Discover Morocco OperatorWritten March 2025

      If you encounter any issues, please inform our support team immediately for assistance.

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    Asked on March 12th, 2025

    Is it possible to book this tour with triple sharing accommodations?

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    • Discover Morocco OperatorWritten March 2025

      Yes, it is possible to book this tour with a triple room. However, you won't find this option when adding the third traveler. In this case, you can select the single supplement for the third traveler during the booking process. Once your booking is confirmed, please let us know, and we will make the necessary modifications on our end.

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      Lee

      TravelerWritten March 2025

      If I book a double room and a single room, will the cost be higher than the per person published rate?

    • Discover Morocco OperatorWritten March 2025

      We will modify the booking by removing the additional single supplement for the third traveler, and the cost will decrease.

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    Andrew

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    1) Would the airport transfer be able to take me on March 24th instead of March 23rd?

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      Andrew

      TravelerWritten March 2025

      Does the Merzouga camp accommodation include our own bathroom and shower or is it shared amongst the travellers? If that is the case do we have the option to upgrade to a private bathroom and shower?

    • Discover Morocco OperatorWritten March 2025

      We can arrange a transfer to your accommodation on March 23rd and an airport transfer on March 24th, free of charge.

    • Discover Morocco OperatorWritten March 2025

      You will have a private tent in Merzouga, which includes a private bathroom.

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      Andrew

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      Would we be able to get airport transfer from the riad that we book to the airport on the morning of March 24th? and if so does the Riad have to be booked within a certain radius?

    • Discover Morocco OperatorWritten March 2025

      Yes, it is possible to arrange an airport transfer from the riad you book. The only requirement is that the riad must be located in the city center.

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    Aniek

    Asked on March 3rd, 2025

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    • Discover Morocco OperatorWritten March 2025

      You can confirm your bookings for additional services by simply replying to our email with your requests.

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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    • Rabies - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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