Accommodation

15 overnight accommodation at the well-selected hotels or lodges as show in the itinerary. Please note that the hotel supplement for public holidays and festivals is not included in the tour price. If your travel date happens to meet any holidays, please contact us for the tour quotation.

Guide

Professional English-speaking local guide in Volubilis, Fez Medina and Marrakech as mentioned.

Meals

15 breakfasts at hotels, 3 lunch and 2 dinners.

Others

Entrance fees for mentioned sights visited.

Transport

Sevice of English-speaking driver guide and private air-conditioned vehicle. Airport pick-up and drop-off services.

Not included:

Others

International flight into and out of Morocco. Meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary. Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.). Tips for guides and drivers. Personal travel insurance. Morocco Visa Fee.

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

Arrival In Casablanca - Rabat

Welcome to take our Morocco private tour with daily departure, which can be tailored to meet your individual interests. You will enjoy a more personalized experience as the trip is only for your private party, with no other people.

When your flight land in the Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca, your driver guide will pick you up and transfer you to Rabat, the capital city. Upon arrival, he/she will help you check-in at the hotel. Your driver guide will lead you to explore this ancient imperial city including Mausoleum of Mohammed V, the unfinished Hassan Tower which is adjacent to the mausoleum and Kasbah of the Udayas to appreciate the ancient fortresses in white and blue.

Accommodation: Riad Kalaa (4 stars) or similar
Day 2 Rabat To Tangier Via Asilah; Visit Spartel Cape, Hercules Cave & Tomb Of Ibn Battouta
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Rabat To Tangier Via Asilah; Visit Spartel Cape, Hercules Cave & Tomb Of Ibn Battouta

This morning, we’ll head to Asilah, a tranquil coastal town on the Atlantic Coast. It will take about 2.5 hours by car. This beautiful town is known for its tall ochre walls, white houses, and the cleanest Medina in Morocco.

After that, continue a 40-minute drive to Tangier, the northernmost city in this country. Upon arrival, we will pay a visit to the Spartel Cape. As the northwest corner of the African continent, it offers a splendid view of the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea.

Later, tour the Hercules Cave, whose shape resembles the map of Africa. Behold, the nature, a great artist, has not forgotten to mark Madagascar Island on this map! Thereafter, we’ll proceed to the Old Medina of Tangier and Kasbah Museum to observe the local life. Then, you’ll be escorted to the Tomb of Ibn Battouta, and round out today at the Grand Socco, a bustling market, where you may get some handcrafts as your souvenirs.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Riad Mokhtar (3 stars) or similar
Day 3 Tangier - Tetouan - Chefchaouen
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Tangier - Tetouan - Chefchaouen

After breakfast, drive to Tetouan for about one hour, it is one of the nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Morocco, offering a unique blend of Arabic and Spanish culture. Then, we will go to Chefchaouen, a fairytale mountain city with blue dwellings in every corner. After arrival in this city, we will firstly visit the Outa-el-Hamman. Then, continue to Kasbah Museum and the cobblestone medina, which is home to Jewish settlers.

Next is the Grand Mosque, whose octagonal minaret is well known. The last stop is the Spanish Mosque on a hill, which offer the perfect place to overlook Chefchaouen. After the guided tour, the rest of the day is free for you to visit this touristic area at leisure and take some pictures.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Dar Echchaouen Maison & Riad (4 stars) or similar
Day 4 Chefchaouen - Fez
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Chefchaouen - Fez

After breakfast, we will transfer to Fez. The whole journey is 211 kilometers (131 miles), taking about 4 hours by car. En route, we will visit the ruins of the Volubilis, an ancient Roman city from where grain and olive oil were exported to Roman Empire.

Afterward, we will continue to the holy town of Moulay Idriss, which occupies a special place in the hearts of Moroccans. Then we’ll drive to Meknes, once served as the capital city of Morocco and dubbed as one of the four imperial cities. A 2-hour walking tour in Meknes will take you to the Bab Mansour Gate, El Hedim Square, Dar Jamai Museum, Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail and the Royal Stables, which also has huge granary to store grain and grass used for royal horses.

Then, we will go on to Fez. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel and have a good rest overnight.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Raid Dar Roumana (4 stars) or similar
Day 5 Fez
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Fez

Today’s tour starts with the Fez Medina, where you may easily get lost in the delightful maze of narrow lanes. However, it provides a close touch with local people while travelling through the alleys. The most memorable site should be the Chouara Tannery, the only major tannery in Morocco that still keeps traditional leather dyeing.

Later, you will be escorted to visit the world’s oldest existing university, University of Al Quaraouiyine.

After that, move towards the El-Attarine, which is decorated by magnificent zellige and exquisite carved patterns. Then, tour at the Bou Inania Medersas, the first college to spread Islam and the only one with a mosque in Fez and the Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss II. When night comes, it’s recommended to enjoy a traditional Hammam for relax at your own.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Raid Dar Roumana (4 stars) or similar
Day 6 Fez - Ifrane - Ziz Valley - Erfoud - Merzouga (450 Km)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Fez - Ifrane - Ziz Valley - Erfoud - Merzouga (450 Km)

Today is a long driving day for about 7-hour drive. On the road, we will pass through a clean and green town of Ifrane, well known as its nickname "a Little Switzerland" of the Atlas Mountains. Then, continue our way through the Atlas Mountains, drive along the Ziz Gorge and enjoy its spectacular view with its Palm groves. Heading up to dunes of Erg Chebbi at Merzouga via a beautiful small town of Erfound.

After arrival in Merzouga, we will meet our camel men, one-hour camel riding will take you into the desert and watch stunning sunset. Ride the camel return to the camp, dinner is arranged in the camp.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: Golden Camp & Oasis or similar
Day 7 Explore Sahara Desert
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Explore Sahara Desert

Get up early, and appreciate the breathtaking sunrise from the desert. After breakfast in the camp, you will start your morning adventure of the desert by a 4X4 vehicle. The first stop is an abandoned mine that used to be very busy during the French colonial era. Next, visit the Village of Khamlia and listen to their Gnawa music. We will meet the nomad families, explore their way of life and try the traditional Berber Pizza with a cup of tea. Finally, we will stop over at a nomadic market, where the items sold are totally handmade products from local nomadic hordes. Finally, we’ll drive back and enjoy lunch in the camp.

The rest of the day is your leisure time. Dinner will be served in the camp.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Golden Camp & Oasis or similar
Day 8 Merzouga To Dades Valley Via Todra Gorge
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Merzouga To Dades Valley Via Todra Gorge

After breakfast, we will drive to Todra Gorge, it features 300m high cliffs on the two sides with a clear creek in the middle. Lunch will be arranged at a family-run restaurant, where you will not only taste the most authentic Moroccan food, but also have the opportunity to visit the host’s home and chat with the host. After lunch, there will be a 1-hour hiking in and around Todra Gorge.

Continue your journey to another beautiful gorge, the Dades Gorge with red cliffs and the zigzagging mountain roads. Upon arrival, you will be escorted to take a walk around the neighborhood to round off today’s Morocco Sahara tours.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Boumal N Dades at Xaluca hotel (4 stars) or similar
Day 9 Dades Valley To Quarzazate Via Rose Valley And Skoura Oasis
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Dades Valley To Quarzazate Via Rose Valley And Skoura Oasis

After breakfast, we will travel through the Dades Valley to Skoura Oasis, a journey of 80 kilometers (50 miles), taking 1.5 hours or so. This stretch is a part of the famous Road of A Thousand Kasbahs. About 20 minutes from Dades Valley, Rose Valley, also known as Kalaa Mgouna, is our first stop. About 20 minutes from Dades Valley, Rose Valley, also known as Kalaa Mgouna, is our first stop.

It is 50 kilometers (31 miles) from Rose Valley to Skoura Oasis which would take about 1 hour by car. You will be guided to visit the Kasbah Ameridil, the best preserved Kasbah in the region. A one-hour hiking or biking tour in Skoura Palmeraie is included. If you want to try a donkey ride, the extra charge could be paid on site.

Continuing 1 hour drive, we will reach the destination Quarzazate today and check into the local hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Dar Chamaa (4 stars) or similar
Day 10 Visit Atlas Studio, Ait Ben Haddou & Telouet Kasbah; Transfer To Marrakech
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Visit Atlas Studio, Ait Ben Haddou & Telouet Kasbah; Transfer To Marrakech

After a big breakfast, you will be guided to visit Atlas Corporation Studio and the Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Thereafter, we’ll proceed to the Telouet Kasbah, famous for the oldest Islamic architecture. Then, we will drive to Marrakech over the Tizi n’Tichka Pass and the high Atlas Mountains, and stay overnight there.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Le Meridien N’fis (4 stars) or similar
Day 11 Marrakech
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Marrakech

At 9:00 am, you will be escorted to the Ourika Valley at the foot of the Atlas Mountain. It takes about 1 hour by car. First of all, we will arrange a 1-hour camel ride tour for you to enjoy the wonderful scenery. Next, we will continue to drive for about 1.5 hours to Imlil village, a small village located at the foot of Jebel Toubkal, the highest peak of Atlas Mountain, attracting visitors from the world with numerous hiking routes.

Lunch is arranged in a traditional Berber home where you will sit down to enjoy mint tea made by the hostess and the most traditional local dishes. After lunch, a 1-2 hours’ trekking tour can be arranged for you depending on your needs. Meanwhile, the mules are await you to embark your trek through the fine views of the mountains. The trek would end at a small waterfall, where you can take a rest by the cool water. At the end of the tour, we’ll drive back to Marrakech.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Le Meridien N’fis (4 stars) or similar
Day 12 Marrakech
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Marrakech

After breakfast, a professional local guide will pick you up at the hotel and arrange a carriage ride to the Old Medina, which is about 20 minutes away. The first stop today is the Koutoubia Mosque, a fragrant mosque and the city center. The high minaret of this mosque can be seen from anywhere in the old city of Marrakech. Then, proceed to the Bahia Palace, built at the end of the 19th century. Exquisite mosaics, high tall arches, rare stones, fountains and gardens can be seen everywhere inside the elegant palace. Thereafter, visit the Saadian Tombs to appreciate the valueless artistic forms of the buildings. Next, head to the Koranic School Medersa. At the end of the day, spend some free time exploring abulous Jemaa el-Fna Square. After that, we will return to the hotel by carriage.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Le Meridien N’fis (4 stars) or similar
Day 13 Marrakech - Essaouira
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Marrakech - Essaouira

After breakfast, you will start your journey to Jardin Majorelle and the nearby Yves Saint Laurent Museum. Then after a 2.5 hours’ drive, we reach African’s famous Wind City, Essaouira. This seaside city is endowed with wind from the Atlantic Ocean all year round, making it an ideal place to go surfing or go sailing.

At first glance, you may be attracted by the golden sand beach and crystal blue sea. There are several small ports from which locals may go fishing there. Please cast your eye on the shore wall, and you will see remains of ancient forts, which indicates how powerful the fortification was during the Portuguese colonial period.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Riad Chbanate (4 stars) or similar
Day 14 Essaouira
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Essaouira

Today is free for you to explore this coastal cities. If you are eager to witness local people’s life style, it’s advisable to visit the old medina of Essaouira, where you may see the ancient turrets. Or take a leisurely walk along the seashore to feel the gentle ocean breeze.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Riad Chbanate (4 stars) or similar
Day 15 Essaouira - Casablanca
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Essaouira - Casablanca

The drive to Casablanca will take about 4.5 hours. On the way, there is also a chance to witness the unique spectacle of Morocco – goats up to the trees.

When arriving in this seaside city, continue to the King Hassan II Mosque, the 3rd largest mosque in the world. This mosque is not only appreciated for its exquisite exterior appearance, but also known for being built on a promontory over the sea. Thereafter, proceed to the Jewish Historical Museum of Morocco, which offers a good opportunity to learn about the Jewish history and culture.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Best Western Plus Casablanca City Center (4 stars) or similar
Day 16 Departure From Casablanca
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Departure From Casablanca

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight. We sincerely wish you a pleasant journey with us!

Our professional travel consultant is very happy to customize this private tour to your needs. Don’t hesitate to contact us. Thank you!

Meals: Breakfast

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16 Days Tailor-Made Private Morocco Trip, Daily Start

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Itinerary of your trip 16 Days Tailor-Made Private Morocco Trip, Daily Start

Arrival In Casablanca - Rabat

Rabat To Tangier Via Asilah; Visit Spartel Cape, Hercules Cave & Tomb Of Ibn Battouta

Tangier - Tetouan - Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen - Fez

Fez

Fez - Ifrane - Ziz Valley - Erfoud - Merzouga (450 Km)

Explore Sahara Desert

Merzouga To Dades Valley Via Todra Gorge

Dades Valley To Quarzazate Via Rose Valley And Skoura Oasis

Visit Atlas Studio, Ait Ben Haddou & Telouet Kasbah; Transfer To Marrakech

Marrakech

Marrakech

Marrakech - Essaouira

Essaouira

Essaouira - Casablanca

Departure From Casablanca

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