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8 Days tour From Marrakech To Imperial Cities Via Desert

8 Days Starting in Marrakesh, Morocco and ending in Marrakech

Visiting: Marrakesh, Dadès Gorges, Aït Benhaddou, Skoura, Todra River, Merzouga, Erfoud, Ziz valley, Midelt, Ifran, Fes, Rabat, Casablanca

Tour operator:

Morocco Private Tours

Tour code:

MPT 25

Group Type:

Private

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 20

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

5-80

Special diets catered:

Jain, Halal, Meat, Kosher, Vegans, Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Adventure Tours, Expeditions

Interests:

Cultural, History, Photography, Special Guest Tours

Private Available:

From: $750 $714 (USD) Travel Club discount: -$36

NB: Prices correct on 18-Jan-2025 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

We invite you to know the Historical Heritage of your second country, Morocco, visiting the cyclopean Hassan II mosque of Casablanca and its main attractions and monuments and exploring the most important imperial cities of the country: Marrakech, Fez and Rabat, as well as the most relevant natural spaces that will move your souls. Explore the Sahara desert with its impressive sand dunes, the beautiful Atlas Mountains dotted with tiny villages, Kasbahs and centuries-old valleys and adobe Berber villages … The tour has covered more details.

Highlights

Visit the main attractions and monuments in Casablanca
Visit the biggest mosque Hassan II in Casablanca
Explore the spiritual capital of Morocco; Fes: Najjarine fountains and Museum
Explore Quaraouyine university, the tanneries, the medrassa bouanania in Fes
Explore the labyrinth souks/Markets in the old medina of Fes
Enjoy the colorful and aromas and discover the artisans workshops Of fes.
Spent a night in desert camt & enjoy a traditional dinner under the stars
Take the secondary roads through the Dades Canyon
Discover the beautiful Atlas Mountains dotted with tiny villages
Cross the dunes of Sahara desert on the back of a camel
Discover the spectacular gorges of Dadès and Toudra.
ive a unique experience in the Merzouga desert. Enjoy a beautiful sunset and sunrise over the golden sand dunes

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Places You'll See

Souks

Nomad Family

Todra Gorge

Monkey Forest

Carpet Souks

Fes Itinerary

Camel Ride

Jamaa Elfna

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Airport Pick Up Plus Guided Visit Of Marrakech

Location: Marrakesh

Accommodation: Hotel, Riad Houma

Accommodation Name: Riad Palais des Princesses & SPA

Meals Included: Breakfast

Begin a captivating journey as your adventure starts at Marrakech airport, where you'll be warmly welcomed and escorted to your hotel. After settling in, immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Marrakesh with a guided tour in the afternoon. Discover the city's enchanting allure as you visit iconic landmarks such as the lively Jamma el Fna square, the majestic Koutoubia mosque, and the bustling souks filled with exotic treasures. Delve into the rich history and beauty of Marrakesh as you explore its palaces and museums. Retire for the night in the heart of this magical city, filled with memories of the day's adventures.

Day 2 : Marrakesh – Tizi N Tichka Pass – Ouarzazate – Dades Gorge

Location: Dadès Gorges, Aït Benhaddou, Skoura

Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge, Hotel Xaluca

Accommodation Name: Dar Blues

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today your tour kicks off with a view of the Atlas Mountains as we snake through the Tizi-n-Tichka pass to the Unesco World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou, famous on the big screen for movies like the Gladiator and the famous HBO series Game of Thrones. We’ll then continue to Ouarzazate to visit Atlas Film Studios and a Kasbah located in the city. We’ll continue our tour from Marrakesh towards the valley of Roses, famous for its annual Festival of roses. We will drive to Dades Gorge where we spend this night in a local hotel/riad.

Day 3 : Dades Gorge – Todra Gorge – Rissani – Merzouga Desert

Location: Todra River, Merzouga, Erfoud

Accommodation: Camp, Ideal Luxurty Camp

Accommodation Name: Tiziri Luxurty Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Here, we’ll continue our tour to visit Todra Gorge, a colourful narrow canyon famous for outdoor lovers. We’ll continue through the Ziz Valley to reach Erfoud, an oasis town known as the gate to the Sahara desert and recognised for its unique fossils. There we can visit a local factory which produces artisans and house decor made from fossils, there is also a local shop where you may purchase such items as souvenirs. Then, we’ll drive towards Rissani, where we’ll visit the local souk and then drive in direction of the desert to reach Merzouga. Overnight in a luxury camp.

Day 4 : Merzouga Desert

Location: Merzouga

Accommodation: Camp, Lodge, Hotel Madu

Accommodation Name: Riad Chebbi

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

This day will be spent exploring the Merzouga desert. You’ll get a chance to “do your own thing”, with the option of camel trekking, or exploring via the comfort of a 4×4. We’ll also visit the Khamlia village famous for its traditional music. We simply can’t miss the opportunity of appreciating the sunset behind the dunes of the bewildering Sahara desert. We leave the vehicle and begin our camel ride into the desert dunes, accompanied by experienced guides, arriving at the Merzouga Desert Camp where we’ll stay overnight in Berber tents. This spectacular night will be rendered unforgettable with a unique and traditional starlit Berber dinner topped off by tribal music around a desert campfire.

Day 5 : Merzouga – Midelt – Fes

Location: Ziz valley, Midelt, Ifran, Fes

Accommodation: Hotel, Riad Farouzi

Accommodation Name: Riad Ahlam

Meals Included: Breakfast

We’ll fetch an early start to the day to catch the sunrise, and then continue by camelback to our hotel. After breakfast at the hotel, we’ll drive past Rissani and Erfoud stopping in Midelt, the Atlas Mountains, for lunch. Then we’ll drive to Fes where we’ll spend the night.

Day 6 : Fes Guided Tour

Location: Fes

Accommodation: Hotel, Riad Farouzi

Accommodation Name: Riad Ahlam

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today we’ll explore the oldest city in Morocco and enjoy walking through its alleys and small streets. Sightseeing includes the Royal Palace gate and Jewish quarter visits as far as other cultural and historical sites including the Al Qaraouine University, the Tanneries, and Mulay Idriss mausoleum. You can spend the afternoon exploring the fascinating medina before having dinner at a local restaurant. We’ll spend the night in Fes at a local riad/hotel.

Day 7 : Fes – Rabat – Casablanca

Location: Rabat, Casablanca

Accommodation: Hotel, Melliber Casablanca Hotel & Appart Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Vol D'nfa

Meals Included: Breakfast

Fes consists of three distinct parts; Fes el Bali (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) being the oldest of the three with more than 9000 narrow streets and alleys fortified by a large wall, Fes-Jdid “new Fez” (home of the Jewish quarter) and the “Ville Nouvelle”, the newest sector of Fez created during the French occupation. Later in the day, we’ll drive to Rabat and then Casablanca.

Day 8 : Casablanca – Marrakech

Location: Marrakesh

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today we’ll visit the main attractions and monuments in Casablanca including Hassan II Mosque. Then, after lunch at a local restaurant, we’ll drive back to Marrakesh where our tour end.

What's Included

1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
Accommodation

All accommodations are included
Airport Transfers at Destination

Pick up service from your accommodation in Marrakech/airport
Country Entry Visas
Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
Fully Guided

Official art historian guide in Fes and Marrakech
Meals – Half Board

Breakfasts and 3 Dinners
Private Transport by an A/C vehicle Professional English speaking driver
Camel ride for sunset and sunrise (one camel each)

What's Not Included

Drinks with Meals
Entrance Fees
International Travel
Meals – Full Board
Train Tickets
Tipping and Gratuities
All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)

Check out our Q&As

Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

yes, all the tour details will be sent in advance to our quests including the names of the commodations
What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?

The tour is 100 per cent guarrented
Is There any Dress Code for Women Visiting Morocco?

No. You may wear whatever you feel comfortable in, we only have one exception on tours of the Mosque like Hassan II. To enter you would need to dress conservatively as you would in a church (no shorts, tanks tops, etc.).
Is Morocco a Safe Destination?

Morocco has one of the lowest crime rates in the world and, compared to the US and Europe, is considered a very safe destination. Moroccan people are known for their hospitality and they will make you feel very welcomed, for more information on the topic contact us and we’ll provide you with some personal single-traveler experiences.
What currencies can I exchange in Morocco?

US Dollars, Sterling and Euros are readily exchangeable. We recommend you take a mixture of cash and credit cards. Scottish banknotes and Australian dollar traveller's cheques and cash are NOT normally accepted in Morocco.

What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

The dates can be change 10 times if needed 30 dyas before the depature date.
How long has the tour company been trading?

Morocco Private Tours has been operating since 2012
The form of the meeting at the airport, where?

With accurate information on the schedule of your arrival, our guide and our driver await you at the customs exit at the airport, with a sign with your name and first name. It’s always easy, this appointment. In case of concern, you can contact us by phone with our contact information noted in our emails. We are always at your disposal 24 hours a day

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Nancy

Wonderful experience

13-May-2021

I had a wonderful trip. Especially our tour guide Abdul was really great. Very helpful, always there for us. A very nice person

John Hoared

The Highlight of Our Trip

29-Feb-2020

We highly recommend Morocco Private Tours as a company and a big part of the reason why is our driver and tour guide Ismail. From the moment we met him, he made us feel comfortable, and this remained the same all throughout our trip. He is one of the most gracious, patient, and kind-hearted people we met in Morocco, and he made our trip so memorable and enjoyable. We did the 3 day tour from Marrakech to Fes. From taking us to places and sites off-the-beaten path, to taking our pictures, and being accommodating, Ismail was the best tour guide and driver we could have asked for. At every place that we went to, Ismail had a great relationship with the locals, which speaks to his experience as a tour guide, but also his friendliness and camaraderie with people in general. It felt like we were longtime friends and he was showing us the favourite parts of his country. With Ismail, you are definitely in good hands. The time that we were sightseeing with Ismail was one of the best parts of our trip, and we have him to thank for that. As for driving, Ismail was an absolute pro. He is such a careful and conscientious driver, and you could definitely tell he takes safety seriously. I recall that we had to drive in the darkness at night, along winding roads off of a mountainside; Ismail handled these tough drives extremely well, and we always felt safe with him. Long car rides can be tough, but the car itself and the drive from place to place were always comfortable, with Ismail at the wheel and the driver's seat. He also takes breaks in between driving, which is important (and also provides picture-taking opportunities). Our tour included Aït Benhaddou, a short stop at the Atlas Studios but we didn't have time or desire to take a tour inside, a visit to a Kasbah to see how the families lived and worked, a stop in the Dades Gorges, touring an irrigation system to see how water was transported from the mountains, camel ride, beautiful desert camp, a stop in Ifrane, a stop to see and feed wild monkeys and dropped us safely to our riad in Fes. All in all, we 100% recommend Ismail and this Morocco Private Tours. Your trip will be so much better and more exciting if you book with them. You are missing out if you don’t. We chose this company due to the excellent reviews and the the price for a private tour was excellent. There are not enough words to describe how grateful we are for the hospitality and for providing us with the experiences that we had on this tour.

Anna

Desert tour from Casablanca to Marrakech

01-Jul-2021

The places we visited were amazing and the guide explanations and guidance were very good.

Simon

Desert tour from Casablanca to Marrakech

04-May-2021

Really enjoyed this tour as it took us into the Atlas Mountains and then south to the Sahara; vastly different terrain every day. Ismail, our guide was very knowledgeable about the city’s & the regional cultures, so we learnt a lot along the way. Highly recommend this tour if you want to see more than just the cities of Morocco.

Shivram

Great Desert tour

12-May-2021

Intrepid offer a good inclusive package, with options to do things outside the organised part of the trip. Gives people the opportunity to customise their experience. It's what I look for.

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