Private 8-Days Morocco Imperial Cities & Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakesh

Today following an Arrival to Marrakech Airport we will have a short drive to our joining Riad where we will stay for the night. If you arrive early try to explore the old medina with its narrow alleyways and its famous square Djamaa El fena. Overnight in Riad in old medina 

Meals/ Breakfast

After breakfast in your riad, we'll cross the Atlas Mountains via the Tizi N Tichka pass, stopping to take photos of Berber villages (you can walk through some villages to see Berber villages). Next, we'll visit the 17th-century kasbah in the town of Telouet.

Later we'll head for Ouarzazate, where we'll visit the Ait ben Haddou kasbah and the UNESCO-protected Taourirt kasbah, one of the most beautiful kasbahs in the region. Then on to Skoura, a town overlooking several different charming kasbahs, in particular the 18th-century Kasbah d'Ameridhil, and on to Kalaat Mgouna - visit the beautiful Rose Valley.

Continue on to the Dades Valley where you'll enjoy seeing many Berber villages, Overnight in Riad 

Meals : Dinner and Breakfast

After breakfast in your Riad, we explore the impressive Gorges du Dades, renowned for their rugged beauty. Continuing our journey, we arrive at the magnificent Gorges du Todgha, where sheer cliffs rise above the river below, creating an unforgettable landscape. After some exploration and photography, we pass through the town of Erfoud, famous for its fossil workshops, before arriving in Merzouga, on the edge of the Sahara.

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On this day of your 8-day trip from Marrakech, you'll check into the Moroccan dunes, with the chance to rest and prepare for the desert experience ahead. by camel ride on sunset time Spend the evening under the stars, enjoying traditional Berber music and dinner. Overnight in a luxury desert camp.

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Meals: Dinner and Breakfast

After breakfast in the Luxury desert camp, we leave Merzouga and crossing the picturesque Ziz valley, a region famous for its date palm groves. Continuing through the Atlas Mountains, we reach Midelt, famous for its apple orchards, where we stop for lunch time.

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Later heading north, the drive takes us through the cedar forest of the Middle Atlas, home to Barbary macaques. Then we pass through the picturesque town of Ifrane, often referred to as the “Switzerland of Morocco”, due to its Alpine-style architecture. In the evening, we arrive in Fez, where you'll spend the night in a riad or traditional hotel, marking another fascinating part of your 8-day MoroccoTour.

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Meals/ Breakfast

After breakfast in your Riad in old medina, you'll begin exploring Morocco's oldest city with a local guide for half day, strolling through its narrow streets and alleys. Our tour begins with a visit to the Royal Palace Gate, the Jewish Quarter and the first Mellah ever built in Morocco, built in the 14th century. We'll make sure you visit all the sites of cultural and historical interest, including the famous Al Qaraouine University, the oldest in the world, the Tanneries and the Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss. After lunch, you'll visit the tile cooperative and enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the entire Fez medina. Overnight at your Riad.

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Meals/ Breakfast

Today the trip starts today with an early pick up from the airport or your accommodation in Fes. Then we depart  to visit the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis. It is well preserved, as it is recognized as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. It has many beautiful mosaics scattered here and there, along with ancient pillars and archways, Later drive to Chefchaouen the blue city.

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Getting lost in the narrow, unfrequented streets of Chefchaouen’s old town, with cats posing in front of incredibly sturdy indigo doors, many of which still retain their traditional old look… and elderly men in hooded coats, walking up and down the often blue streets and stairs, all in a pleasantly gentle setting.

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Meals/ Breakfast

After breakfast will drive to Casablanca, passing through several villages and small towns. In Rabat, we will visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Oudaya, a medieval fortified Muslim necropolis. We will also see the Hassan Tower - a minaret of an incomplete mosque built by the third Caliph of the Almohad Caliphate in 1195. Additionally, we will visit the Mohammed V mausoleum, where the tombs of three kings (Mohammad V, Hassan II, and Prince Abdallah) are located. Later drive to Casablanca for the overnight stay.

Meals/ Breakfast

On the morning after breakfast, departure then for the mosque Hassan II. Rick's café and the seaside boulevard ( ain diab ). Then we'll take you to the airport in casablanca in Marrakesh , depending on your departure time. End of our 8 Day Authentic Morocco Tour from Marrakech

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Additional Note: Not ready to leave? We can help you book extended accommodation.