Meals

Meals: All Breakfasts & Dinners Mentioned in the Itinerary NOTE!: This Tour Offers Jain, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal And Kosher Food Options On Request. Simply Let Us Know The Food Option That You Prefer.

Transport

Private Air Conditioned Modern Vehicle (4x4 or Van) at Your Disposal, Including Fuel and Mineral Water Pick-Up from & Drop-Off at Your Accommodation Private Airport Arrival and Departure Transfers Luggage Service to All Accommodations and the Desert Camp Option to Go to and Return from the Camp by 4WD Vehicle

Others

Hand-Crafted Touring Itinerary Built Around Your Needs and Preferences Full Support and 24/7 Assistance from Morocco Flawless Travels All lunches and break stops will be expertly recommended by your driver, taking into consideration your travel schedule. We aim to provide you with a seamless and enjoyable dining experience, ensuring that you savor the best local flavors along the way and have a comfortable trip.

Accommodation

All Nights Accommodations in Top-Notch Hotels & Riads According to Your Tastes, Including Tourist Taxes One Night in a Luxury Camp in the Sahara with a Private Toilet and Shower

Optional

A Camel Ride with a Guide and Free Sandboarding if You Wish

Guide

Private English-speaking Driver Throughout Your Journey Private English-speaking Professional Licensed Tour Guide to Explore Fes & Marrakech Free Time to Explore the Sites, Such as Walks, Breaks for Photos, etc.

Not included:

Flights

Flights are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Others

Lunches Beverages Tips

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Day 1 Arrival In Marrakesh
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Arrival In Marrakesh

Upon your arrival, your private driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. During the drive, your driver will provide an overview of your Morocco trip.

Overnight in Marrakesh in a hotel/riad.
Day 2 Marrakesh - Casablanca
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Marrakesh - Casablanca

After breakfast, we’ll make our way to Casablanca, the economic capital and largest city of Morocco. You’ll have the opportunity to visit the Palace of Mohammed V, the United Nations Square, and the Hassan II Mosque, which was inaugurated in 1993. Wander through and admire its lavish interior, featuring gilded ceilings and intricate details in wood, marble, and carved stone. The mosque’s minaret, standing at 690 feet (210 meters), is the tallest structure in Morocco and the second-tallest minaret in the world. This is one of the few mosques in Morocco that non-Muslims can enter.

Overnight in Casablanca in a hotel.
Day 3 Casablanca - Rabat - Meknes - Fes
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Casablanca - Rabat - Meknes - Fes

On the third day, we’ll head to the Moroccan capital, Rabat, to visit the Hassan Tower monument, one of the most magnificent buildings of the Almohad Dynasty. The Hassan Tower is the minaret of an incomplete 12th-century mosque. Today, all that remains of the old mosque is the red sandstone tower standing at 144 feet (44 meters) and about 200 columns.

Next, we’ll proceed to Meknes. An interesting piece of trivia is that the 16th-century ruler Moulay Ismail chose this city as his capital. He built a gorgeous palace decorated with intricate colorful stucco work, huge beautifully detailed bronze doors, and superb mosaics. After that, you’ll visit Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site home to Morocco’s best-preserved Roman ruins. Take a break from your car ride to wander through the sizeable complex, exploring temples, large merchant homes with visible heating systems, and many intact mosaics. Finally, we continue our journey to Fes.

Overnight in Fes in a riad.
Day 4 Fes Guided City Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Fes Guided City Tour

Meet your tour guide after breakfast to start your exploration of Fes’ old medina, filled with charming alleyways and narrow roads. In the afternoon, get to know the artisan community with visits to iconic tanneries and mosaic workshops. Meet local craftspeople, watch them at work on their trades, and learn about the history and importance of their artistry, not just within Fes but beyond the old city’s walls. Later, head back to your riad for a little reprieve. Relax for the rest of the day, or return to the streets of the medina and tAfter breakfast, begin your Sahara adventure towards Merzouga, a significant exchange point between northern and southern Morocco for many centuries. Along the way, there are several interesting stops to make. You can see wild Barbary apes in their natural habitat or visit the mountain towns of Azrou and Ifrane, known as the "Switzerland of Morocco." If you’re interested in learning more about nomadic life in Morocco, take a detour to the city of Erfoud.

Upon arrival in Merzouga, prepare for your camel ride through the desert. Your guide will provide you with all the clothing and equipment you’ll need and help you get acquainted with riding a camel. Once you feel comfortable, head to a viewpoint to enjoy the sunset. Then, make your way to your camp for the night, where dinner will be waiting for you in the restaurant tent. After dinner, sit outside your private tent and listen to the camp’s local musicians before falling asleep. You can join them in playing music or dance under the desert sky.

est your new knowledge of the city. Don’t worry if you get lost; it’s part of the experience itself.

Overnight in Fes in a riad.
Day 5 Fez - Midelt - Erfoud - Merzouga Dunes
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Fez - Midelt - Erfoud - Merzouga Dunes

After breakfast, begin your Sahara adventure towards Merzouga, a significant exchange point between northern and southern Morocco for many centuries. Along the way, there are several interesting stops to make. You can see wild Barbary apes in their natural habitat or visit the mountain towns of Azrou and Ifrane, known as the "Switzerland of Morocco." If you’re interested in learning more about nomadic life in Morocco, take a detour to the city of Erfoud.

Upon arrival in Merzouga, prepare for your camel ride through the desert. Your guide will provide you with all the clothing and equipment you’ll need and help you get acquainted with riding a camel. Once you feel comfortable, head to a viewpoint to enjoy the sunset. Then, make your way to your camp for the night, where dinner will be waiting for you in the restaurant tent. After dinner, sit outside your private tent and listen to the camp’s local musicians before falling asleep. You can join them in playing music or dance under the desert sky.

Overnight in a luxury camp in Merzouga.Merzouga Dunes - Toudra Gorges - Tinghir - Dades

Dinner included.
Day 6 Merzouga Dunes - Todra Gorge - Tinghir - Dades
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Merzouga Dunes - Todra Gorge - Tinghir - Dades

Rise early to be rewarded with a stunning sunrise outside your Bedouin tent. Then, meet your driver and depart for Rissani, a market town known for its impressive gate at the entrance. Continue through the desert, past oases, and palm groves, until you reach the town of Tinerhir (Tinghir). Here, you’ll enjoy a breathtaking view of nearby towns that cling to the sides of the lush river oasis, filled with palm trees. The surrounding desert landscape reveals impressive buttes and mesas. We’ll then continue to Dades Gorge, where rock climbing is the major activity.

Overnight in Dades.

Dinner included.
Day 7 Dades Gorge - Valley Of Roses - Ouarzazate - Marrakesh
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Dades Gorge - Valley Of Roses - Ouarzazate - Marrakesh

Head to the city of Ouarzazate, a popular stopping point for travelers in the Sahara Desert, nestled in a beautiful valley at the foot of the Atlas Mountains. Ouarzazate’s attractions include a historic 19th-century palace and a museum dedicated to the many movies filmed in the area.

Continue driving toward the village of Aït Ben Haddou, home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ksar Aït Ben Haddou. Then, set off on a drive through the High Atlas Mountains, passing through the Tizi N’Tichka Pass, the highest major mountain pass in North Africa. Along the way, stop to admire Berber villages and capture some breathtaking photos.

Overnight in Marrakesh in a riad.
Day 8 Explore Marrakesh With A Local Guide
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Explore Marrakesh With A Local Guide

Today your local guide will take you outside the old walls to visit the Agdal Gardens and the Royal Palace. Next, head to the Menara Gardens, filled with large olive groves, a water basin, and views across to the Atlas Mountains (on a clear day). Then, pass through Guéliz—the modern European quarter—to reach the Majorelle Garden, a well-planned botanical garden created in the 1920s by the artist Jacques Majorelle and now owned by the estate of Yves St. Laurent. After exploring the gardens, return to the old medina, where you can continue on foot to discover historical palaces and museums. Visit the Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, and Koutoubia Mosque, and explore the famous souks.

Overnight in Marrakesh in a riad.
Day 9 Departure From Marrakesh
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Departure From Marrakesh

It’s time to say goodbye to Morocco! Spend your final morning wandering the streets of Marrakech and picking up some last-minute souvenirs in the souk. Later, a driver will pick you up at your hotel/riad and drive you to Marrakech’s Menara Airport for your flight home, with plenty of Moroccan memories.

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9 Days Morocco Imperial Cities & Sahara Desert Tour From Mar

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Itinerary of your trip 9 Days Morocco Imperial Cities & Sahara Desert Tour From Mar

Arrival In Marrakesh

Marrakesh - Casablanca

Casablanca - Rabat - Meknes - Fes

Fes Guided City Tour

Fez - Midelt - Erfoud - Merzouga Dunes

Merzouga Dunes - Todra Gorge - Tinghir - Dades

Dades Gorge - Valley Of Roses - Ouarzazate - Marrakesh

Explore Marrakesh With A Local Guide

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