Private 8 Day Tour of Morocco

Explore the Merzouga desert, Erg Chebbi, and the four Imperial Cities of Morocco on this private 8-day trip.

Tour Details

Day 1: Marrakech – Casablanca – Rabat

Depart Marrakech in a Toyota Landcruiser or luxury minibus for Casablanca. Visit the Hassan II Mosque before proceeding to Rabat to see Méchouar, the walls of the Royal Palace, Kasbah of the Udayas, and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V. Overnight in Rabat.

Day 2: Rabat – Meknes – Fez

After breakfast, drive to Meknes and explore its palaces and mosques. Visit the Roman Ruins of Volubilis before heading to Fez for the night.

Day 3: Fez

Spend the day exploring Fez with a professional guide. Overnight in the city.

Day 4: Fez – Arzou – Midelt – Erfoud – Merzouga

Early departure to visit Ifrane and the cedar forests of Arzou. Continue to Ziz Valley, Midelt, and Erfoud before reaching Merzouga for an overnight stay near the dunes.

Day 5: Merzouga – Erg Chebbi

Explore the desert in a 4x4, visit Nomad settlements, and enjoy a camel ride to the Amazigh desert camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 6: Merzouga – Todgha Gorges & Dades

After a sunrise camel ride, breakfast at the hotel, then visit Todgha Gorges and end the day in Dades Valley.

Day 7: Dades Gorges – Skoura – Ouarzazate

Breakfast followed by a tour of Dadès Gorge and the Route of the Thousand Kasbahs. Visit Skoura and spend the night in Ouarzazate.

Day 8: Ouarzazate – Aït Benhaddou – Marrakech

Visit the Ksar of Ait Ben-Haddou and cross the Atlas Mountains via Tizi n'Tichka before concluding your trip in Marrakech.

Chefchaouen Instead of Ouarzazate

Option to change your night in Ouarzazate for Chefchaouen at an additional charge of 200EUR per person.

Accommodation Info

Choose between standard (3 stars) and luxury (4 stars) accommodations:

Standard Hotels:

Rabat: Dar Aida / Dar Alia / Hotel Malak.Fez: Riad Dar Fes Medina / Riad Ghita / Riad Dar Skalli / Hotel Blue Sky.Merzouga (first night): Dar Tafouyte / Riad Mamouche.Merzouga (second night): Traditional Haima Camp.Dades: Hotel Babylon / Kasbah Tifawen / Darh Ahlam / Auberge Panorama.Ouarzazate: Hotel Les Jardins de Ouarzazate / Hotel La Perle Du Sud / Hotel Riad Amlal.Chefchaouen: Riad Hicham, Dar Meziana, Hotel Ziryab or similar.

Luxury Hotels:

Rabat: Riad Zyo / Riad Dar El Kebira / Riad Kalaa / Dar Zouhour / Hotel Le Diwan Rabat.Fez: Riad Sayed Al Hora / Riad Sabah / Palais Houyam / Riad Nour Plaza / Hotel Barcelo or similar.Merzouga (first night): Riad Azawad / Merzouga Guest House / Dar el Janoub / Riad Madu / Riad Nezha.Merzouga (second night): Azawad Luxury Desert Camp.Dades: Xaluca Dades / Ksar Sultan / Chez Ichou / Riad Dar Rihana.Ouarzazate: Kasbah Dar Chamaa / Riad Tama / Le Petit Riad / Hotel Oscar.Chefchaouen: Riad Nila, Riad Cherifa, Dar Echchaouen, La Petite Chaouen or similar.

Double occupancy only; triple or family rooms may be requested. Standard camps have communal showers; superior rooms have private bathrooms. Air-conditioning in luxury camps incurs an additional charge of 30EUR per person.

Tickets Not Included

Tickets for museums and monuments are not included. Approximate costs are:

Hassan II Mosque: 12EURRoman ruins: 7EURMadrasa Al-Attarine: 2EURNejjarine Museum: 2EURCinema studios: 5EUR

Total ticket cost: 28EUR.

Itinerary Adjustments

Some points of interest in Meknes are currently closed for renovations.