9 Days The Imperial Morocco Tour From Casablanca To Sahara Desert
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A private 9-day loop from Casablanca: Rabat, Chefchaouen, Volubilis and Meknes, two days in Fes, two nights at a desert camp in Merzouga, the Dades Gorge, Ait Benhaddou and 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, French, Spanish
All Ages Welcome
Highlights
- Rabat: the Chellah, the Hassan Tower, the Mohammed V Mausoleum and the Kasbah of the Oudayas
- Chefchaouen and the Roman ruins of Volubilis
- A guided day in the Fes medina
- Camel ride at sunset and two nights at a desert camp in Merzouga
- The Dades Gorge and the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou
- A guided day in Marrakech
Route map
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Itinerary
Day 1Rabat – Chefchaouen
Your private transport meets you at 9:00 at Casablanca airport or your accommodation. The Hassan II Mosque, then Rabat: the Chellah necropolis, the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and a walk in the Kasbah of the Oudayas. Lunch on the way to Chefchaouen.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 1
Riad El Palacio & SPA or Similar
Chefchaouen
5-star upgrade available
Day 2Volubilis – Meknes – Fes
Chefchaouen’s water source, Pigeon Square and old mosque, then the Roman ruins of Volubilis and Meknes, arriving at your riad in Fes.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 2–3
Riad Dare Jeanne Or Similar
Fes
5-star upgrade available
Day 3Fes
A guided day in the Fes medina through the Blue Gate (Bab Boujloud): the Mellah, the Royal Palace gate, the hilltop fortress viewpoint, a ceramics workshop, Souk Seffarine, the Bou Inania Madrasa and the Al Quaraouiyine mosque.
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 2–3
Riad Dare Jeanne Or Similar
Fes
5-star upgrade available
Day 4Ifrane – Merzouga
Ifrane and one of the largest cedar forests in the world with its Barbary macaques, lunch in Midelt, then a camel ride over the dunes at sunset and Berber music around the campfire.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 4–5
Nomad Comfort Camp or Similar
Merzouga
5-star upgrade available
Day 5Merzouga
Through the dunes to the fossil sites, mint tea with Berber nomad families, a picnic lunch in the open air and the dunes at sunset. Optional: quad biking, ATV or buggy.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 4–5
Nomad Comfort Camp or Similar
Merzouga
5-star upgrade available
Day 6Boumalne Dades
Sunrise over the dunes, the old underground irrigation channels, a walk in the Tinghir canyon and the “Monkey Toes” rock formations.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 6
Dar Rihana Dades or Similar
Boumalne Dades
5-star upgrade available
Day 7Ouarzazate – Kasbah Ait Benhaddou – Marrakech
Kalaat M’Gouna and a women’s cooperative making natural perfumes, the Atlas Studios in Ouarzazate and lunch at the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, then on to Marrakech.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 7–8
Riad Losra Marrakech or Similar
Marrakech
5-star upgrade available
Day 8Marrakech
The old medina with a local guide: Bahia Palace, the Ben Youssef Madrasa, the Koutoubia Mosque, the old souks and Jemaa el-Fna.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 7–8
Riad Losra Marrakech or Similar
Marrakech
5-star upgrade available
Day 9Marrakech to Casablanca
Transfer to Casablanca, where your driver drops you at the airport or your accommodation.
Breakfast
What’s included
Accommodation
8 nights in 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.
Other languages on request: German, French, Spanish.
Meals
- Day 1: breakfast, lunch on the way to Chefchaouen, dinner
- Day 2: breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Day 3: breakfast, traditional dinner at your riad
- Day 4: breakfast, lunch in Midelt, dinner at camp
- Day 5: breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner
- Day 6: breakfast, lunch, dinner at your riad
- Day 7: breakfast, lunch at Ait Benhaddou, dinner at your riad
- Day 8: breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Day 9: 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 7–8
Riad Losra Marrakech or Similar
Marrakech
5-star upgrade available
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