10 Day Luxury Private Morocco Imperial Cities & Sahara Desert

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Casablanca Arrival & Hassan II Mosque⌄

   Arrive in Casablanca and enjoy a warm welcome at the airport. Visit the magnificent Hassan II Mosque before a private transfer to your accommodation. Enjoy a welcome dinner and spend the night in Casablanca.

   Meals: Dinner: Traditional Moroccan Dinner in Casablanca

   Overnight: 4 star accommodation in Casablanca.

2. 2Casablanca, Rabat & Chefchaouen⌄

   Depart Casablanca and enjoy a guided tour of Rabat, the capital of Morocco. Continue through Kenitra and the scenic Rif Mountains before arriving in Chefchaouen, Morocco’s famous Blue City. Enjoy dinner and overnight in Chefchaouen.

   Meals: Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel in Casablanca · Dinner: Traditional Moroccan dinner in Chefchaouen.

   Overnight: 4 star accommodation in Chefchaouen.

3. 3Chefchaouen, Volubilis, Meknes & Fes⌄

   Start the morning with a guided tour of Chefchaouen and explore its beautiful blue Medina. Continue to the Roman ruins of Volubilis before visiting the historic city of Meknes. Continue to Fes for dinner and your first overnight stay.

   Meals: Breakfast: Breakfast at the riad/hotel in Chefchaouen. · Dinner: Traditional Moroccan dinner in Fes.

   Overnight: 4 star accommodation in Fes.

4. 4Full-Day Guided Tour of Fes⌄

   Enjoy a full-day guided tour of Fes, the spiritual heart of Morocco. Explore the historic Medina, its traditional souks, monuments, artisan workshops and cultural highlights. After some relaxing time at your accommodation, enjoy dinner accompanied by traditional Moroccan music and entertainment.

   Meals: Breakfast: Breakfast at the riad/hotel in Fes. · Dinner: Traditional Moroccan dinner in Fes. · Lunch: Not included, Traditional Moroccan lunch in the Fes Medina.

   Overnight: Fes

5. 5Fes to Merzouga via the Middle Atlas⌄

   Travel from Fes through Ifrane and the Cedar Forest, with a chance to see the Barbary macaques. Continue through the Middle Atlas Mountains and the scenic Ziz Valley and its palm groves. Travel through Erfoud before reaching Merzouga and the Erg Chebbi dunes. Enjoy dinner and your first night at a luxury desert camp.

   Meals: Breakfast: Breakfast at your riad or hotel in Fes. · Dinner: Traditional Moroccan dinner at the Luxury desert camp, followed by an evening of Berber music around the campfire.

   Overnight: Overnight: Luxury desert camp in Merzouga, private air-conditioned tent.

6. 6Sahara 4WD Adventure & Nomadic Life⌄

   Spend the day exploring the Sahara Desert by 4WD. Visit a traditional nomadic community and a Gnawa village, discover Dayet Srij and follow part of the legendary Paris-Dakar route. Explore fossil sites and traditional ksours and kasbahs, and discover the region’s rich desert culture. Enjoy authentic Berber pizza and a picnic among the Erg Chebbi dunes. Watch the sunset over the golden dunes before experiencing traditional drumming around the campfire under the stars. Enjoy dinner and another night at the desert camp.

   Meals: Breakfast: Breakfast at the desert camp in Merzouga. · Dinner: Traditional Moroccan dinner at the hotel/kasbah in the Dadès Valley. · Lunch: Not included, Traditional Moroccan lunch during the journey.

   Overnight: Overnight: Luxury desert camp in Merzouga.

7. 7Sahara Sunrise, Todra Gorges & Dades Valley⌄

   Wake up early to enjoy a magical sunrise over the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. Continue towards Jorf and Tinghir along the historic Road of 1,000 Kasbahs. Visit the spectacular Todra Gorges before continuing through Tinghir to the Dades Valley.

   Meals: Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel/kasbah in the Dadès Valley. · Dinner: Not included, allowing travelers to explore the city and choose a restaurant according to their preferences. · Lunch: Not included, Traditional Moroccan lunch at a local restaurant during the journey.

   Overnight: Overnight: 4 star accommodation in Dades Valley.

8. 8Dades Valley, Ouarzazate, Aït Ben Haddou & Marrakech⌄

   Travel through Kelaat M’Gouna and the Valley of Roses towards Ouarzazate. Visit the famous Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue across the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass before arriving in Marrakech. Enjoy dinner and overnight in Marrakech.

   Meals: Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel/riad in Marrakech. · Dinner: Traditional Moroccan dinner in Marrakech, preferably on a rooftop restaurant overlooking Jemaa el-Fna.

   Overnight: Overnight: 4 star accommodation in Marrakech.

9. 9Marrakech Guided Tour & Moroccan Hammam⌄

   Enjoy a morning guided tour of Marrakech and discover the highlights of the Red City. Explore the historic Medina, traditional souks and iconic landmarks. Experience an authentic Moroccan hammam before enjoying dinner and spending your second night in Marrakech.

   Meals: Breakfast

10. 10Departure⌄

    Departure Point: Your accommodation in Marrakech or Marrakech Menara Airport, depending on your flight schedule.