Private 7-Day Luxury Morocco Tour: Sahara & Imperial Cities

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Marrakech to Dades Valley via High Atlas & Aït Ben Haddou⌄

   Travel through the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka mountain pass, the highest road in Morocco, with panoramic views of the High Atlas Mountains and traditional Berber villages along the way. Short photo stops will be made at the most scenic viewpoints.

   Explore this UNESCO World Heritage fortress village on a private guided walking tour. Discover its ancient earthen towers, winding alleyways and breathtaking panoramic views a true highlight of Morocco.

   Visit a traditional Berber women’s cooperative and discover how rose water extracted using ancient methods. A genuine and rare cultural experience.

   Arrive in the spectacular Dades Valley as the sun begins to set over the famous Monkey Fingers rock formations. Take in the dramatic canyon views from your luxury hotel terrace before settling in for a gourmet welcome dinner.

   Meals: Breakfast: Local Berber breakfast · Dinner: Fine Moroccan cuisine

   Overnight: Luxury boutique hotel with stunning views over the Dades canyon.

2. 2Dades Valley to the Sahara — Todra Gorge, Draa Valley & Erg Chebbi⌄

   Morning hike through the breathtaking Monkey Fingers canyon, surrounded by dramatic sculpted rock formations rising from the valley floor. A magical start to the day.

   Walk through one of Morocco’s most spectacular natural wonders towering 300-meter limestone walls narrowing to just a few meters wide. A truly humbling experience.

   Drive through this ancient valley lined with palm groves, mud-brick kasbahs and traditional Berber villages a living landscape unchanged for centuries.

   Discover a remarkable 1,000-year-old underground irrigation system still in use today a hidden marvel of Berber engineering rarely visited by tourists.

   Arrive at the breathtaking Erg Chebbi dunes as the landscape transforms into endless golden sand. Take in your first views of the Sahara Desert before checking into your luxury hotel overlooking the dunes. Enjoy time to relax, watch the sunset over the Sahara, and soak in one of the most iconic desert landscapes in the world.

   Meals: Dinner: Fine Moroccan Cuisine · Breakfast: Local Berber Breakfast

   Overnight: 4-star luxury hotel with suites and spa overlooking the Erg Chebbi dunes

3. 3Full Sahara Experience — 4x4 Desert Adventure, Nomads & Luxury Desert Camp⌄

   Set off into the heart of the Sahara on a private 4x4 adventure, exploring dramatic dune landscapes, ancient desert tracks and hidden corners rarely seen by ordinary tourists.

   Explore this unique desert community with its own distinct Saharan Music, culture and traditions a fascinating stop far off the typical tourist trail.

   Meet a traditional nomadic Berber family in their desert home. Share authentic mint tea and gain a rare and genuine insight into the ancient nomadic way of life.

   Discover remarkable geological treasures hidden beneath the Sahara ancient fossils and minerals embedded in desert rock, a fascinating and unexpected experience.

   A wonderfully quirky collection of extraordinary vintage vehicles displayed in the middle of the Sahara. Unexpected, charming and utterly memorable.

   Mount your camel (optional) as the sun sets over the Erg Chebbi dunes and ride across the golden Sahara toward your luxury desert camp. Enjoy a traditional Berber dinner, live music, and an unforgettable night under a sky full of stars in the heart of the desert.

   Meals: Dinner: Traditional Berber dinner with live Music show under the stars. · Breakfast: Local Berber breakfast

   Overnight: Exclusive luxury desert camp with private tent suites, Erg Chebbi

4. 4Sahara to Fes — Middle Atlas, Cedar Forest & Barbary Macaques⌄

   Drive through the breathtaking Ziz Valley, a stunning river gorge lined with thousands of palm trees stretching as far as the eye can see one of Morocco’s most beautiful hidden landscapes.

   Stop in this charming mountain town sitting between the High and Middle Atlas ranges, known for its beautiful rugs and fresh mountain apples. A perfect break on the long drive north.

   Wander through an ancient cedar forest home to Morocco’s famous wild Barbary macaques playful and curious monkeys roaming freely among the towering trees. A magical and memorable encounter.

   Pass through Morocco’s most surprising town a perfectly manicured alpine village that feels more Swiss than North African, nestled in the Middle Atlas mountains.

   Meals: Breakfast: Traditional Moroccan Breakfast

   Overnight: Luxury boutique riad in the heart of the ancient medina, Fes

5. 5Fes El Bali — Private Guided Tour of the Ancient Medina, Tanneries & Madrasas⌄

   View the world’s oldest leather tannery from an elevated terrace a breathtaking kaleidoscope of natural dye vats that has operated continuously since the 11th century.

   Lose yourself in the world’s largest car free urban area with your private licensed guide. Explore 9,000 winding alleyways, hidden squares and bustling souks of this extraordinary 1,200-year-old living city.

   Visit one of the most beautifully decorated religious buildings in Morocco an architectural masterpiece of carved wood, marble and mosaic tilework dating back to the 14th century.

   Admire the magnificent golden gates of the Royal Palace one of the most photographed and iconic landmarks in all of Morocco.

   Explore the historic Jewish quarter of Fes, with its distinctive architecture, ancient synagogues and fascinating layered history that tells the story of Morocco’s rich multicultural past.

   Meals: Breakfast: Breakfast in the Riad

   Overnight: Luxury boutique riad in the heart of the ancient medina, Fes

6. 6Fes to Casablanca — Imperial Rabat & Atlantic Coast⌄

   Stand before the iconic unfinished minaret of the 12th century Hassan Mosque one of Morocco’s most recognisable and historically significant landmarks, rising majestically above the capital.

   Visit one of the most sacred and architecturally stunning sites in the kingdom the magnificent white marble mausoleum of Morocco’s beloved King Mohammed V, an absolute masterpiece of modern Moroccan craftsmanship.

   Stroll through this enchanting blue and white fortified quarter perched above the Atlantic Ocean a peaceful and photogenic escape from the bustle of the capital city.

   Meals: Breakfast: Breakfast in The Riad

   Overnight: Luxury hotel in the heart of Casablanca

7. 7Casablanca — Hassan II Mosque, City Tour & Farewell⌄

   Visit the largest mosque in Africa and one of the most magnificent religious monuments in the world dramatically perched above the Atlantic Ocean. A guided interior visit reveals breathtaking craftsmanship in marble, cedarwood and hand-laid zellige tilework.

   Drive along Casablanca’s most iconic avenue, lined with stunning early 20th century French art deco architecture a fascinating and photogenic slice of the city’s colonial heritage.

   Take a scenic drive along Casablanca’s glamorous Atlantic seafront lined with restaurants, cafés and ocean views. The perfect final taste of Morocco before your departure.

   Meals: Breakfast: Atlantic Breakfast in the Hotel