Tour Overview
Eight days built around Morocco's essential landmarks: a full guided tour of Marrakech's medina, the UNESCO kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, a night beneath the stars in the Merzouga dunes, and the imperial cities of Fes and Meknes via the Atlantic capital of Rabat and modern Casablanca. It's a wide loop through nearly every landscape the country offers — mountains, desert, ocean air, and centuries-old medinas — before the return journey through Ifrane's cedar forests back to Marrakech.Tour Highlights
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage kasbah of Aït Benhaddou
- Cross the High Atlas via the spectacular Tizi-n-Tichka pass (2,260m)
- Follow the Draa Valley, historic gateway to the Sahara
- Sunset camel trek into the dunes
- Ride the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi in the Sahara
- Overnight in a traditional Berber camp under the stars
✓ Included
- 7 nights accommodation
- Breakfast & dinner daily
- Desert camp with camel trek
- Guided tours of Ait Benhaddou, Marrakech & Fes
- English-speaking guide throughout
- Private transport all days
- Hotel/riad pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water during the trip
- All local taxes
✗ Not Included
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Flights
- Personal expenses
Day by Day Itinerary
Full guided tour of Marrakech: Start at the Koutoubia Mosque gardens (the city's most iconic landmark). Visit the ornate Bahia Palace with its painted cedar ceilings and beautiful courtyards. Explore the Saadian Tombs — the royal necropolis of the Saadian dynasty. Walk through the colorful souks of the medina. End the day at Jemaa el-Fna square — watch the sun set and the square come alive with food vendors, musicians, storytellers, and the unique spectacle that has made this square a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Overnight in Marrakech.
Cross the High Atlas via Tizi-N-Tichka. Visit UNESCO Ait Benhaddou and Ouarzazate. Overnight in the Dades Valley.
Through the gorges to reach the Sahara in Merzouga. Sunset camel ride and desert camp overnight with Berber music.
Sahara sunrise, then south through Rissani and the Draa Valley to Ouarzazate. Overnight in Ouarzazate.
Head north to Casablanca, Morocco's modern economic capital on the Atlantic. Visit the magnificent Hassan II Mosque. Overnight in Casablanca.
Drive to the imperial cities of Rabat (capital) and Meknes before arriving in the ancient city of Fes.
Guided tour of the extraordinary Fes el-Bali medina — the world's largest car-free urban area. Visit the famous tanneries, madrasas, and ancient souks.
Return journey south through the Middle Atlas mountains and the charming town of Ifrane. Arrive back in Marrakech by evening.