Exclusive 7 Days Morocco Tour – Starry Night in the Majestic Sahara Desert
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A 7-day route from Casablanca to Marrakech: the Hassan II Mosque and Rabat, a night in Chefchaouen, Volubilis and two nights in Fes, a night at a desert camp in Merzouga, Rissani, Erfoud and the Todra Gorge, then the Valley of Roses, Ait Benhaddou and a guided day in Marrakech.
City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Russian
Group Size 1 – 12
All Ages Welcome
Highlights
- The Hassan II Mosque and Rabat’s Chellah, Hassan Tower and Kasbah of the Oudayas
- A night in Chefchaouen and the Roman ruins of Volubilis
- A guided morning in the Fes medina
- Private camel ride, sandboarding and a night at a desert camp in Merzouga
- The Rissani souk, the fossil workshops of Erfoud and the Todra Gorge
- Ait Benhaddou (UNESCO) and a guided walk in Marrakech
Route map
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Itinerary
Day 1Casablanca – Rabat – Chefchaouen
Pickup at 9:00 at Casablanca airport or your accommodation. The Hassan II Mosque, then Rabat: the Chellah, the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the Kasbah of the Oudayas, with lunch on the way to Chefchaouen.
Lunch
Accommodation
Day 1
Riad El Palacio & SPA or Similar
Chefchaouen
5-star upgrade available
Day 2Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Fes
Free time in Chefchaouen: the artisan workshops, Outa el Hammam Square, the 15th-century kasbah and the Great Mosque. Then the Roman ruins and mosaics of Volubilis and on to Fes.
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 2–3
Riad Fes Madaw or Similar
Fes
5-star upgrade available
Day 3Fes
A three-hour guided morning in the medina: the Royal Palace gate, Bab Boujloud, the Bou Inania Madrasa, the Nejjarine Fountain, the tanneries, Al Quaraouiyine (outside only), the Mellah and the view from the hilltop fortress.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 2–3
Riad Fes Madaw or Similar
Fes
5-star upgrade available
Day 4Fes – Ifrane – Ziz valley – Merzouga
Through the Middle Atlas to Ifrane and the cedar forest with its Barbary macaques, down the Ziz valley to Merzouga for sandboarding and a private camel ride at sunset, with dinner at the desert camp. Optional: a buggy ride.
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 4
Nomad Comfort Camp or Similar
Merzouga
5-star upgrade available
Day 5Merzouga – Rissani – Erfoud – Todra Gorge – Dades
Sunrise over the dunes, the Rissani souk, the fossil workshops of Erfoud, a walk in the Todra Gorge and the “Monkey Fingers” rock formations in the Dades valley.
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 5
Dar Rihana Dades or Similar
Boumalne Dades
5-star upgrade available
Day 6Dades – Kelaat M’Gouna – Ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou – Marrakech
The Valley of Roses at Kelaat M’Gouna, the Skoura oasis, the Atlas Film Studios and Ait Benhaddou (UNESCO), then over the Tizi n’Tichka pass to Marrakech.
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 6
Riad Kechmara or Similar
Marrakech
5-star upgrade available
Day 7Marrakech
A guided walk through the medina: Bahia Palace, the Ben Youssef Madrasa, the Koutoubia Mosque and Jemaa el-Fna. Your driver then drops you at the airport or your accommodation. Optional: a private transfer to Casablanca (about 3.5 hours), hammam, food tour or cooking class.
Breakfast
What’s included
Accommodation
6 nights in riads, a hotel and a desert camp
Chefchaouen
Riad El Palacio & SPA or Similar
Fes
Riad Fes Madaw or Similar
Merzouga
Nomad Comfort Camp or Similar
Boumalne Dades
Dar Rihana Dades or Similar
Marrakech
Riad Kechmara or Similar
Guide
Fully guided, in English.
Other languages on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Russian.
Meals
- Day 1: lunch
- Day 2: breakfast, dinner
- Day 3: breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Days 4–6: breakfast, dinner
- Day 7: 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 Fes Madaw or Similar
Fes
5-star upgrade available
Day 4
Nomad Comfort Camp or Similar
Merzouga
5-star upgrade available
Day 5
Dar Rihana Dades or Similar
Boumalne Dades
5-star upgrade available
Day 6
Riad Kechmara or Similar
Marrakech
5-star upgrade available
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