10-Day Private Guided Tour Imperial Cities and Merzouga Desert

5.0 (1 reviews) Casablanca, Morocco
Duration10 days
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Overview

Discover Morocco in 10 days: Casablanca, Rabat, Chefchaouen, Meknes-Volubilis, Fez, Marrakech, Merzouga desert. Explore the imperial cities and the desert of Morocco and live an authentic experience. This tour is fully private and customizable, for individuals, families and friends. It can start and end in any city. A team of experienced and passionate travelers/guides have contributed in the planning of this tour to make it unique and unforgettable.
Accommodations suggested are a selection of the best well rated accommodations in Morocco.

What's included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast

What to expect

Day 1: Pick up from Casablanca - Free day or Casablanca excursion
  1. Hassan II Mosque
    4h · Admission ticket included
    After pick up, you will be taken to your Riad/Hotel to deposit your luggages and have breakfast, depending on the city and time of your arrival, the visit order can be changed and customized but all the stops will be done. There are some activities and services to include with extra fees so don't hesitate to send us your requests. Your excursion will start with Hassan II guided visit with an experienced guide followed by old medina.
Day 2: Rabat and Sale City tour
  1. Mausoleum of Mohammad V
    1h · Admission ticket included
    We will take a look at the splendid Mohammed V Mausoleum
  2. Chellah
    2h · Admission ticket included
    The Chellah or Shalla, is a medieval fortified Muslim necropolis and ancient archaeological site in Rabat, Morocco, located on the south side of the Bou Regreg estuary. Accompanied with our guide we will discover this beautiful place and know more about his history.
  3. Hassan Tower
    1h · Admission ticket included
    the beautiful entrance of the Royal Palace, Bab rouah, Hassan Tower, the preserved Kasbah of the Udayas, explore the fortress, visit the medina of Rabat and Salé next with its narrow streets and colourful courtyards.
Day 3: Chefchaouen tour
  1. Place Outa el Hammam
    4h
    Chefchaouen, or Chaouen, is a city in the Rif Mountains of northwest Morocco known for the striking, blue-washed buildings of its old town. Leather and weaving workshops line its steep cobbled lanes. We will discover the red-walled Kasbah, the Place Outa el Hammam.
  2. Cascades d'Akchour
    6h
    Akchour waterfall visit is optional depends on the season and your preferences.
Day 4: Volubilis - Meknes - Overnight in Fez
  1. Volubilis
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Located on the foothills of the Zerhoun massif, 28 kilometers from Meknes, Volubilis takes its name from the Berber word Oualili, which designates the colourful flower of bindweed, a plant abundant in the region. The Roman city of Volubilis rises before you with its remains, its white marble columns, its temple and the haughty silhouette of its triumphal arch.

    It is the largest archaeological site in Morocco with 18 hectares, accessible to the public on a total area estimated at 40 hectares.
  2. Meknes
    2h
    We will visit the main places with our driver guide and drop you to explore the old medina
Day 5: Fez City Tour
  1. Medina of Fez
    2h
    Along with your private guide, you will explore historical sites, Islamic places, monuments, maze-like narrow alleys and attractive sights.
  2. Bou Inania Medersa
    40m · Admission ticket included
    Second part of the tour will be inside the old medina to: Madersa Bou Inania a significant example of Marinid architecture
  3. Chouara Tannery
    1h
    The oldest and the biggest fascinating tannery in Africa
  4. 2h
    Nejjarine, the museum of wooden crafts, Karaouine
    University, one of the leading spiritual and educational centers of the Muslim world, Mausoleum or Zaouia Sidi Ahmed Tijani.
Day 6: Fez - Azrou - Midelt - Erfoud - the desert of Merzouga
  1. Ifrane
    30m
    We start our thrilling adventure of the desert early in the morning, it’s an 8 hours ride including stops. We cross Moroccan Middle Atlas Mountains. Begin with a stop in Ifrane, a Moroccan ski resort. Enjoy the view of the beautiful cedar woods, full of Barbary Apes.
  2. Midelt
    1h
    Midmorning, you cross the 6,000-foot pass and continue west toward the great Sahara. Next stop would be for lunch in the village of Midelt.
  3. Merzouga Desert
    12h
    We approach Erfoud, enjoy views of the remarkable Ziz Gorges and vast valleys.
    Afterwards, you journey into the Sahara Desert, with a stop to share tea with some welcoming locals in a Berber tent. You'll even have the opportunity to enjoy a camel ride, settle in your private tent in our luxury camp under the stars, witness an incredible
    sunset and have some rest. Later, enjoy traditional music under a canopy of stars and have a delicious meal around fire.
Day 7: Merzouga - Ouarzazate
  1. Camino al sahara
    45m
    Early in the morning, right after breakfast, we leave the camp and make our way to the lovely oasis of Tinghir for lunch, We visit its Mellah gateway and then head for the spectacular Todra Gorge, a deep ravine carved by the Todra River over millennia.
  2. Dades Gorges
    30m
    There'll be time to marvel at this sight before you continue to the Dades Valley, where roses bloom in profusion in springtime. The locals make good use of the prolific flower by producing rose water here. That’s around 6 hours including stops.
  3. Ouarzazate
    12h
    We will continue to your accommodation in Ouarzazate “The Moroccan Hollywood”.
Day 8: Ouarzazate - Ait Benhaddou- Marrakech
  1. Ait Ben Haddou
    1h
    We take time to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou. It’s a fortified city along a former caravan route. This is the true Morocco: a village that seems to rise from the sands. Its desert-dusted Kasbahs and maze-like warrens are sure to enthral
    you. one of southern Morocco’s most scenic villages that is often used as a location for fashion and film shoots. Next, make your way to the magical city of Marrakesh. 3 hours until arrival.
Day 9: Marrakech City Tour
  1. Jardin Majorelle
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Discover Majorelle Gardens, a botanical marvel set in the heart of Marrakech.
  2. Koutoubia Mosque
    40m
    Next visit the Koutoubia, a 12th-century Mosque and minaret.
  3. Bahia Palace
    40m · Admission ticket included
    Explore Bahia Palace, where 360 rooms were once adorned with Italian marble and Sudanese gold. You'll see the richly decorated tombs of the Saadi Dynasty.
  4. Medina of Marrakesh
    2h
    The old medina and the Palace of Dar Si Said, a museum housing Moroccan art and artefacts.
    You will take a guided tour with a professional tour guide
  5. Jemaa el-Fnaa
    2h
    Afternoon in the famous Djemaa el Fna square, a dazzling display of acrobats, story tellers, and snake charmers.
    Take your time and absorb this vibrant culture, torn from the pages of Ali Baba. Balance of the day at leisure. You will be accompanied with a professional local guide the whole time.
Day 10: Drop off to port or airport
  1. Medina of Marrakesh
    Pass by
    Free time and drop off at airport depends on the city of arrival and departure

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We pick up our travelers from any location in Casablanca.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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