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Private 8-Days Morocco Imperial Cities & Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakesh

8 days
Start and end in Marrakesh
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Guided in English
Other languages on request: French, Spanish
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Marrakech

    You'll land at Marrakech Airport and head to your riad in the old medina. If your flight gets in early, there's time to wander through the narrow alleyways and check out the famous Djamaa El Fena square before you settle in for the night.

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the old medina with narrow alleyways
    • Visit Djamaa El Fena square
    Landmarks/POIs
    Djamaa El Fena
  2. Day 2

    Atlas Mountains to Dades Valley

    After breakfast, you'll cross the Atlas Mountains through Tizi N Tichka pass, stopping to take photos and walk around Berber villages. The 17th-century kasbah in Telouet comes next, followed by time exploring Ait Ben Haddou and Taourirt kasbahs near Ouarzazate. From there you'll drive through Skoura to see Kasbah d'Ameridhil, visit the Rose Valley, and finish the day in the Dades Valley.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cross Atlas Mountains via Tizi N Tichka pass
    • Walk through Berber villages
    • Visit 17th-century Telouet kasbah
    • Visit Ait Ben Haddou kasbah
    • Visit UNESCO-protected Taourirt kasbah
    • View Kasbah d'Ameridhil in Skoura
    • Visit Rose Valley in Kalaat Mgouna
    Landmarks/POIs
    Tizi N Tichka
    Telouet Kasbah
    Ait Ben Haddou
    Taourirt Kasbah
    Kasbah d'Ameridhil
    Rose Valley
    Dades Valley
  3. Day 3

    Dades Valley to Merzouga

    You'll have breakfast at your riad, then head out to see the impressive Gorges du Dades and the magnificent Gorges du Todgha with their sheer cliffs. After passing through Erfoud, you'll reach Merzouga on the Sahara's edge. By evening you'll take a camel ride at sunset, have dinner, and listen to traditional Berber music under the stars at a luxury desert camp.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Berber dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Gorges du Dades
    • Explore Gorges du Todgha
    • Pass through Erfoud fossil workshops
    • Sunset camel ride in Sahara
    • Traditional Berber music and dinner in desert camp
    Landmarks/POIs
    Gorges du Dades
    Gorges du Todgha
    Erfoud
    Merzouga
  4. Day 4

    Merzouga to Fez

    After breakfast at the desert camp, you'll leave Merzouga and travel through the Ziz valley with its date palm groves. Stop in Midelt for lunch, then continue through the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas where Barbary macaques live. You'll pass through Ifrane and arrive in Fez for the night.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Travel through Ziz valley with date palm groves
    • Pass through cedar forest of Middle Atlas

    Optional Activities

    • Stop in Ifrane, the 'Switzerland of Morocco'
    Landmarks/POIs
    Ziz Valley
    Midelt
    Ifrane
  5. Day 5

    Fez

    A half-day guided tour takes you through Morocco's oldest city, navigating narrow streets and alleyways. You'll see the Royal Palace Gate, the Jewish Quarter, and the 14th-century Mellah. Next comes Al Qaraouine University, the Tanneries, and the Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss. After lunch, you'll visit the tile cooperative and take in panoramic views of the entire Fez medina.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided half-day tour of Fez medina with local guide
    • Visit Royal Palace Gate
    • Visit Jewish Quarter
    • Visit 14th-century Mellah
    • Visit Al Qaraouine University
    • Visit the Tanneries
    • Visit Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss
    • Visit tile cooperative
    • View panoramic view of Fez medina
    Landmarks/POIs
    Royal Palace Gate
    Jewish Quarter
    Mellah
    Al Qaraouine University
    Tanneries
    Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss
  6. Day 6

    Fez to Chefchaouen

    You'll have an early breakfast, then head to Volubilis to walk through the UNESCO World Heritage Site with its well-preserved Roman ruins and beautiful mosaics. After that, you'll drive to Chefchaouen, the blue city, and explore its narrow streets lined with indigo-painted buildings, traditional doorways, and local shops.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit UNESCO World Heritage Site of Volubilis
    • Explore Chefchaouen's old town
    Landmarks/POIs
    Volubilis
    Chefchaouen
  7. Day 7

    Chefchaouen to Casablanca

    The drive to Casablanca takes you through several villages and small towns. In Rabat you'll visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Oudaya, Hassan Tower from the 12th century, and Mohammed V mausoleum where three Moroccan kings are entombed. Then you'll continue on to Casablanca for the night.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit UNESCO World Heritage Site Oudaya in Rabat
    • Visit Hassan Tower in Rabat
    • Visit Mohammed V mausoleum in Rabat
    Landmarks/POIs
    Oudaya
    Hassan Tower
    Mohammed V Mausoleum
  8. Day 8

    Casablanca

    After breakfast, you'll visit Hassan II Mosque and Rick's Café, then walk along the seaside boulevard of Ain Diab. Later you'll head to either Casablanca or Marrakech airport depending on your flight time, wrapping up your 8-day tour of Morocco.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hassan II Mosque
    • Visit Rick's Café
    • Explore Ain Diab seaside boulevard
    Landmarks/POIs
    Hassan II Mosque
    Rick's Café
    Ain Diab
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  • DS
    · May 18th, 2025
    The itinerary was diverse and well-paced. From ancient ruins to spice markets and the Atlas Mountains—it felt like 5 trips in one.
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    Explore Morocco Journeys commented on this review
    Thank you Daniella, for your review, it is very nice to hear you enjoyed your Morocco tour with us. Hopefully, you will be planning another visit to Morocco, and we will be happy to see you again inshalah, Kind regards
    Trip date: February 2024
  • AC
    · May 18th, 2025
    We explored cities, relaxed at coastal towns, and camped in the desert—all in one trip. Truly the ultimate Moroccan experience.
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    Explore Morocco Journeys commented on this review
    Thank you so much, Andrea, for your kind words and positive feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you had an awesome experience on your Morocco tour. It’s great to know that you had excellent time in desert, Morocco truly offers stunning diversity in... Show more
    Trip date: January 2024
  • BE
    · May 18th, 2025
    We were a small international group, and the guide brought us together like family. Lots of laughs, great memories.
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    Trip date: August 2024
  • HL
    · May 18th, 2025
    By the end of the tour, we felt emotionally connected to the country. The guide even taught us some Darija phrases!
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    Trip date: December 2024
  • EP
    · May 18th, 2025
    If you’ve never been to Morocco, this is the ideal intro. You get to see the country’s best highlights with expert guidance.
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    Explore Morocco Journeys commented on this review
    Thank you Pawou for your review, it is very nice to hear you enjoyed your Morocco tour with us. Hopefully, you will be planning another visit to Morocco, and we will be happy to see you again, Best regards
    Trip date: August 2024
  • A
    · May 17th, 2025
    Amazing tours from start to end
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    Explore Morocco Journeys commented on this review
    Thanks Customer for your review, hope to see you again in Morocco with more days Abdul
    Trip date: March 2024
  • OV
    · May 17th, 2025
    Every location was picture-perfect! Vibrant colors, incredible architecture, and the golden desert made this trip unforgettable
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    Explore Morocco Journeys commented on this review
    Thank you so much, Olga, for your kind words and positive feedback! Thank you for your recommendation—it means the world to us. We’d be honored to welcome your friends on future adventures! Best regards,
    Trip date: February 2024
  • Private 8-Days Morocco Imperial Cities & Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakesh reviewer 8
    · May 17th, 2025
    Loved every stop on the route!
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    Explore Morocco Journeys commented on this review
    Thank you Gonzalo for your review, it is very nice to hear you enjoyed your Morocco tour with us. Hopefully, you will be planning another visit to Morocco, and we will be happy to see you again, Best regards
    Trip date: March 2024
  • LM
    · May 17th, 2025
    Highly professional and friendly team.
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    Explore Morocco Journeys commented on this review
    Thank you Laura for your review, it is very nice to hear you enjoyed your Morocco tour with us. Hopefully, you will be planning another visit to Morocco, and we will be happy to see you again, Best regards
    Trip date: January 2024
  • Private 8-Days Morocco Imperial Cities & Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakesh reviewer 10
    · February 17th, 2025
    Best Morocco Desert Tours ever! Mohemed was...
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    Explore Morocco Journeys commented on this review
    Thank you so much, Yuness, for your kind words and positive feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you had an awesome experience on your Morocco tour. It’s great to know that you had excellent time in desert, Morocco truly offers stunning diversity in... Show more
    Trip date: October 2024

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