8 Days Luxury Morocco Imperial Tour and Sahara Desert (Max.6 People)
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Eight days one way from Casablanca to Marrakech for up to 6 people: Rabat and Chefchaouen, Volubilis and a guided day in Fes, two nights at a desert camp in Merzouga, the Todra and Dades gorges, Ait Benhaddou and a guided morning in Marrakech.
City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Private Tour
Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, Italian, French, Spanish
Max. 6 people
All Ages Welcome
Highlights
- A guided walk in the Kasbah of the Oudayas in Rabat
- Chefchaouen and Volubilis
- A guided day in Fes El Bali
- Private camel ride at sunset and two nights at a desert camp in Merzouga
- The Todra and Dades gorges
- The Atlas Studios, Ait Benhaddou and a guided tour of Marrakech
Route map
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Itinerary
Day 1Casablanca – Rabat – Chefchaouen
Your private transport meets you at 9:00 at Casablanca airport or your accommodation. A guided walk in the Kasbah of the Oudayas in Rabat, then Chefchaouen. Optional: the Hassan II Mosque, the Chellah, the Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V.
Dinner
Accommodation
Day 1
Riad El Palacio & SPA or Similar
Chefchaouen
5-star upgrade available
Day 2Chefchaouen – Meknes – Volubilis – Fes
Through Meknes and past Volubilis to Fes. Optional: Chefchaouen’s water source, Pigeon Square and old mosque, and the Roman site of Volubilis (UNESCO).
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 2–3
Riad Dare Jeanne Or Similar
Fes
5-star upgrade available
Day 3Fes
A guided tour of Fes El Bali with a local expert: Bab Boujloud, the Mellah, the hilltop fortress, a ceramics workshop, Souk Seffarine, the Bou Inania Madrasa and the Al Quaraouiyine university and mosque.
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 2–3
Riad Dare Jeanne Or Similar
Fes
5-star upgrade available
Day 4Fes – Midelt – Merzouga
South through Midelt to Merzouga for a private camel ride into the dunes at sunset. Optional: Ifrane and the Barbary macaques in the cedar forest.
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 4–5
Nomad Comfort Camp or Similar
Merzouga
5-star upgrade available
Day 5Merzouga
Through the Sahara dunes to the fossil sites, a visit to a Berber nomad family with mint tea and a picnic lunch in the desert. Optional: sunset on the dunes, quad, ATV or buggy.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 4–5
Nomad Comfort Camp or Similar
Merzouga
5-star upgrade available
Day 6Merzouga – Todras Gorge – Dades Gorge
The old underground irrigation channels, the Todra Gorge and on to the Dades Gorge. Optional: sunrise over the Sahara and a walk in the Dades canyon.
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 6
Dar Rihana Dades or Similar
Boumalne Dades
5-star upgrade available
Day 7Dades Gorge – Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech
The Atlas Studios in Ouarzazate, then over the High Atlas to Marrakech. Optional: the women’s cooperatives of Kelaat M’Gouna and the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou.
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 7
Riad Losra Marrakech or Similar
Marrakech
5-star upgrade available
Day 8Marrakech
A guided medina tour with a local expert: Bahia Palace, the Ben Youssef Madrasa, the Koutoubia Mosque, the old souks and Jemaa el-Fna, then drop-off at the airport or your accommodation. Optional: food tour, cooking class or hammam.
Breakfast
What’s included
Accommodation
7 nights in 5-star hotels, riads and a desert camp
Chefchaouen
Riad El Palacio & SPA or Similar
Fes
Riad Dare Jeanne Or Similar
Merzouga
Nomad Comfort Camp or Similar
Boumalne Dades
Dar Rihana Dades or Similar
Marrakech
Riad Losra Marrakech or Similar
Guide
Fully guided private tour, guided in English, max. 6 people.
Other languages on request: German, Italian, French, Spanish.
Meals
- Day 1: dinner
- Days 2–4: breakfast, dinner
- Day 5: breakfast, picnic lunch in the desert, dinner
- Days 6–7: breakfast, dinner
- Day 8: breakfast
Optional extras
Not included in the tour price; can be added when you book.
What’s not included
Flights
Insurance
Where you’ll stay
All accommodations are subject to change.
Day 1
Riad El Palacio & SPA or Similar
Chefchaouen
5-star upgrade available
Day 2–3
Riad Dare Jeanne Or Similar
Fes
5-star upgrade available
Day 4–5
Nomad Comfort Camp or Similar
Merzouga
5-star upgrade available
Day 6
Dar Rihana Dades or Similar
Boumalne Dades
5-star upgrade available
Day 7
Riad Losra Marrakech or Similar
Marrakech
5-star upgrade available
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