7 Day Morocco Desert and Imperial Cities Tour from Marrakech

Fez, Morocco
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Duration7 days
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, English, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover Morocco’s Sahara landscapes and imperial heritage on a private seven-day journey from Marrakech. Cross the High Atlas Mountains, explore the earthen lanes of Ait Ben Haddou, and walk beneath the towering cliffs of Todra Gorge. Ride a camel across the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset before spending a night in a Merzouga desert camp.

Continue to Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes and Fes, combining Atlantic views, historic monuments and traditional markets. In Fes, explore the medina with a local guide and discover the city’s living craft traditions.

With a dedicated driver, private air-conditioned transportation, five nights in 4-star hotels, one desert camp night, six breakfasts and six dinners included, this tour brings Morocco’s varied landscapes and cultural treasures together in one organized journey

What's included

  • 6 nights’ accommodation: 5 nights in 4-star hotels and 1 night in a Merzouga desert camp
  • Dinner
  • Local guide for the Fes sightseeing tour
  • Breakfast
  • Pickup and drop-off at your Marrakech hotel or riad
  • Camel trek in Merzouga, including the sunset ride to camp and morning return
  • English- and French-speaking driver
  • Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle

What to expect

Day 1: Marrakech → Ait Ben Haddou → Dades Valley Writing
  1. Tizi n Tichka
    20m
    Cross the High Atlas Mountains and stop to photograph mountain scenery, winding roads and traditional villages.
  2. Ksar Of Ait-Ben-Haddou
    1h 30m
    Explore the lanes of this fortified earthen village and admire its traditional architecture and surrounding landscapes.
  3. Ouarzazate
    Pass by
    Continue through Ouarzazate, known for its desert landscapes and connections with Moroccan filmmaking.
  4. El Kelaa M'gouna
    8m
    Pause for photographs of the valley’s villages and agricultural landscapes. Rose blossoms are seasonal.
  5. 20m
    Enjoy views of the valley’s rock formations, cultivated fields and earthen villages before reaching your accommodation.
Day 2: Dades Valley → Todra Gorge → Merzouga
  1. Tinerhir
    20m
    Enjoy a short walk through the valley’s palm-growing landscape, with views of cultivated plots and surrounding villages.
  2. Todra Gorge
    45m
    Walk beside the river beneath towering limestone cliffs, with time to appreciate the canyon scenery and take photographs.
  3. Erfoud
    Pass by
    Travel through Erfoud as the landscape changes from oasis settlements to the desert surrounding Merzouga.
  4. Erg Chebbi
    1h
    Ride a camel across the dunes toward your desert camp, enjoying the changing colours of the sand around sunset.
Day 3: Merzouga → Rissani → N’Kob → Marrakech
  1. Erg Chebbi
    1h 30m
    Wake early to watch sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, return by camel to Merzouga and rejoin your vehicle.
  2. Rissani
    Pass by
    Pass through Rissani on the journey west, observing the town and surrounding oasis landscape from your vehicle.
  3. 1h 30m
    Continue through southern Morocco via N’Kob, with views of village architecture and changing mountain and desert landscapes.
  4. Pass by
    Pass through Ouarzazate before crossing the High Atlas Mountains on the return journey to Marrakech.
Day 4: Marrakech → Casablanca
  1. Casablanca
    1h
    Discover Casablanca’s urban character on a panoramic drive through the city centre, the Arab League area and the Anfa district.
  2. Ain Diab
    30m
    Walk along Casablanca’s Atlantic waterfront, enjoying sea views and the atmosphere of the coastal promenade.
  3. Hassan II Mosque
    30m
    Admire the mosque’s monumental exterior, decorative details and setting beside the Atlantic Ocean.
Day 5: Casablanca → Rabat → Meknes → Fes
  1. Hassan II Mosque
    1h
    Join an official mosque tour to discover its interior craftsmanship. Available only when requested and compatible with opening times and the day’s schedule.
  2. Royal Palace of Rabat
    30m
    View the palace entrance from the permitted outdoor area and learn about its role in Morocco’s royal heritage.
  3. 30m
    Walk through the historic kasbah, exploring its narrow streets and viewpoints overlooking the river and Atlantic coastline.
  4. Hassan Tower
    30m
    Discover Rabat’s unfinished historic minaret and the neighbouring mausoleum, admiring their contrasting architecture and ceremonial setting.
  5. Bab Mansour Gate
    30m
    Stop at Meknes’s monumental gateway to admire its decorative tilework and learn about the city’s imperial past.
  6. Mausoleum of Mouley Ismail
    20m
    Discover the mausoleum associated with Sultan Moulay Ismail and admire the decorative craftsmanship in its accessible areas.
Day 6: Guided Discovery of Fes
  1. Fes El-Bali
    2h
    Explore the medina with your local guide, following narrow lanes through traditional markets and historic neighbourhoods.
  2. 20m
    Discover the surroundings of this historic centre of religious learning and admire architectural details visible from permitted public areas.
  3. Chouara Tannery
    30m
    Observe the traditional leather-dyeing area from an accessible viewing terrace and learn about the craft’s role in Fes.
  4. Al-Attarine Madrasa
    30m
    If requested, explore this historic religious school to admire its courtyard, tilework and carved decoration.
Day 7: Fes → Ifrane → Beni Mellal → Marrakech Writing
  1. Ifrane
    30m
    Enjoy a short walk and photograph the town’s distinctive architecture and mountain setting before continuing through the Middle Atlas.
  2. Khenifra
    Pass by
    Travel through mountain landscapes and rural settlements, observing the changing scenery from your vehicle.
  3. Beni Mellal
    45m
    Take a break along the return route, with time to purchase lunch before continuing to Marrakech for drop-off.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pickup is available from your hotel or riad in Marrakech. Please provide your accommodation name and address when booking. If your riad is in a pedestrian-only area, we will arrange a nearby meeting point accessible by vehicle. Your exact pickup time and meeting point will be confirmed before departure. Please be ready at the agreed pickup time.

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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