Live the ultimate Moroccan adventure on this 8-day trip from Rabat to Marrakech, combining imperial cities, mountain landscapes, and the Sahara Desert.
Explore Rabat, Chefchaouen (the Blue City), Volubilis, Meknes, Fes, and Marrakech with guided city tours, travel through the Middle Atlas and Ziz Valley, and enjoy an unforgettable camel trek in Merzouga with an overnight stay in a luxury desert camp.
Discover natural wonders like Todra Gorges and Dades Valley, visit Ouarzazate and Skoura Oasis, and cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass a perfectly balanced Morocco tour ideal for culture lovers and desert explorers.
Rabat: Kasbah of the Oudaya, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Hassan Tower
Chefchaouen: Explore the blue-washed streets, local markets, and scenic viewpoints
Volubilis & Meknes: Roman ruins of Volubilis (UNESCO), Bab Mansour, Sahrij Swani basin, Moulay Ismail Mausoleum
Fes: Fes el-Bali, Al Quaraouiyine University, Al Attarine Madrasa, Nejjarine Fountain, Chouara Tanneries, Jewish Quarter
Middle Atlas & Ziz Valley: Ifrane, Azrou cedar forests with Barbary macaques, dramatic palm-filled Ziz Valley
Sahara Desert (Merzouga): Camel trek on Erg Chebbi dunes, sunrise & sunset, Berber music, stargazing, luxury desert camp
Todra Gorges & Dades Valley: Towering canyon walls, “Monkey Fingers” rock formations, panoramic viewpoints
Ouarzazate & Ait Ben Haddou: Taourirt Kasbah, Valley of Roses, High Atlas Mountains, Tizi n’Tichka Pass, Argan oil cooperatives
Marrakech: Guided tour of the Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, souks, and Jemaa el-Fnaa Square
Upon arrival in Rabat, the political capital of Morocco, you will be met by your private driver and begin with a guided visit of the city. Visit the Kasbah of the Oudaya, overlooking the Bou Regreg River, followed by the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the Hassan Tower, the minaret of an unfinished mosque dating back to 1195 AD. After lunch, depart Rabat and travel north through the scenic Rif Mountains toward Chefchaouen, the famous “Blue City” of Morocco. Upon arrival, enjoy free time to explore the blue-washed streets, local markets, and panoramic viewpoints. Overnight in a riad in Chefchaouen with breakfast.
After breakfast, depart Chefchaouen toward the Roman ruins of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the best-preserved Roman archaeological site in Morocco. Explore the ancient mosaics, arches, and ruins. Continue to Meknes, one of Morocco’s imperial cities. Visit Bab Mansour, the Sahrij Swani basin, and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. After lunch, continue to Fes, the spiritual and cultural capital of Morocco.Overnight in a riad in Fes with breakfast.
After breakfast, enjoy a full-day guided tour of Fes, one of the world’s oldest medieval cities. Visit the Royal Palace gates, then explore Fes el-Bali, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover Al Quaraouiyine University, Al Attarine Madrasa, Nejjarine Fountain, and the famous Chouara Tanneries. In the afternoon, visit the Jewish Quarter (Mellah) and enjoy a panoramic view of the medina from a nearby viewpoint. Overnight in a riad in Fes with breakfast.
After breakfast, depart Fes toward the Middle Atlas Mountains. Pass through Ifrane, often called the “Switzerland of Morocco,” then continue through the cedar forests of Azrou, where Barbary macaques live in their natural habitat. Cross the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing scenic landscapes and mountain villages before arriving in Midelt. Dinner and overnight in Midelt.
After breakfast, depart Midelt and drive through the spectacular Ziz Valley, famous for its palm groves and dramatic gorges. Stop at panoramic viewpoints along the way. Continue toward Merzouga, the gateway to the Sahara Desert. Upon arrival, begin a camel trek across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. Enjoy sunset over the dunes, followed by dinner, traditional Berber music, and stargazing around the campfire. Overnight in a luxury desert camp.
Early in the morning, wake up to witness a magical sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, return by camel to Merzouga and continue by vehicle toward Rissani, where you will visit the Moulay Ali Cherif Mausoleum, founder of the Alaouite dynasty. Travel through authentic Berber villages such as Jorf, Mellaab, and Tinjdad before arriving at the impressive Todra Gorges, where towering canyon walls rise dramatically on both sides. Continue to the Dades Valley, stopping at panoramic viewpoints and the unique “Monkey Fingers” rock formations. Dinner and overnight in Dades Valley.
After breakfast, depart through the scenic Dades Valley toward Kalaat M’Gouna, known as the Valley of Roses. Continue to the Skoura Oasis, dotted with ancient kasbahs surrounded by palm groves. Visit Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Africa,” including the historic Taourirt Kasbah. After lunch, continue through the High Atlas Mountains via the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka Pass, stopping for panoramic views and a visit to local Argan oil cooperatives. Arrive in Marrakech in the late afternoon. Overnight in a riad or hotel in Marrakech with breakfast.
After breakfast, enjoy a guided city tour of Marrakech, the “Red City” of Morocco. Visit the Koutoubia Mosque, the Bahia Palace, and the Saadian Tombs. Continue to explore the colorful souks of the medina and enjoy free time at Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, a lively hub of storytellers, musicians, and food stalls. In the afternoon, transfer to your accommodation or Marrakech Menara Airport for departure. End of services.
