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 to Casablanca, visiting the Hassan II Mosque. Continue to Rabat and explore Méchouar, the Kasbah of the Udayas, and Mausoleum of Mohammed V. Overnight in Rabat.

Day 2: Rabat – Meknes – Fez

After breakfast, drive to Meknes and discover its luxury palaces and famous souks. Visit the Roman Ruins of Volubilis before heading to Fez for the night.

Day 3: Fez

Explore Fez with a professional guide, the oldest imperial city in Morocco, established in the eighth century. Overnight in Fez.

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

Depart early, stopping at Ifrane and the cedar forests of Arzou. Visit Ziz Valley and head to Merzouga for the night in a hotel by the dunes.

Day 5: Merzouga – Erg Chebbi

Spend the day in the desert, exploring dunes and visiting Khamlia. In the evening, enjoy a camel ride to the Amazigh desert camp for a traditional meal and overnight stay.

Day 6: Merzouga – Todgha Gorges & Dades

Witness a sunrise, return to your hotel for breakfast, then visit the Todgha Gorges and conclude the day at Dades Valley.

Day 7: Dades Gorges – Skoura – Ouarzazate

After breakfast, explore Dadès Gorge and travel the Route of the Thousand Kasbahs. Visit the Skoura palm grove before reaching Ouarzazate for the night.

Day 8: Ouarzazate – Aït Benhaddou – Marrakech

Visit the Ksar of Ait Ben-Haddou and cross the Tizi n'Tichka mountain pass before returning to Marrakech.

Chefchaouen Instead of Ouarzazate

You can modify your itinerary to spend a night in Chefchaouen for an additional charge of 200EUR per person.

Accommodation Info

Options available include standard (3 stars) and luxury (4 stars):

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.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.

Accommodation is double occupancy only, with the possibility of triple or family rooms. Standard category rooms feature communal showers, while luxury category offers private bathrooms. Air-conditioning in luxury camps incurs an additional charge of 30EUR per person.

Tickets Not Included

This tour does not include entry fees for major museums and monuments, totaling approximately 28EUR:

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

Itinerary Adjustments

Please note that while a scenic tour of Meknes will be included, many attractions may be closed for renovations.