Discover the heart of Morocco on a captivating 6-day journey, exploring the vibrant imperial cities and the serene beauty of the Sahara desert. Wander through the labyrinthine streets of Fez and Marrakech, immerse yourself in the bustling souks, and witness age-old traditions come to life.
Venture into the majestic Sahara, traversing its golden dunes on a camel trek and experiencing the tranquility of the desert night. Delve into the rich history of Morocco, visiting UNESCO-listed Kasbahs and ancient medinas. Indulge in the warmth of Moroccan hospitality and savor the tantalizing flavors of the local cuisine.
This unforgettable tour offers a perfect blend of cultural immersion, historical exploration, and natural wonder, promising an authentic Moroccan experience.
Itinerary
Your private tour begins with your driver picking you from your airport or from your hotel in Casablanca. We’ll starts with a visit to the Hassan II Mosque. Next, we will go to Rabat where you can visit the Mechouar of the Royal Palace, the ruins of Chellah, the Mohammed V Mausoleum and the Hassan Tower. After lunch we will head to Meknes to visit El Hdim square, Bab El Mansour (the massive gate which is the entrance to the old city) and the Jewish quarter. We’ll continue to Fez where we will have dinner and stay overnight in a traditional riad.
We’ll start the day exploring the oldest city in Morocco, snaking through its alleys and narrow streets. We’ll begin sightseeing at the Royal Palace gate, followed by the Jewish headquarter where the first Mellah ever was built in Morocco, during the 16th century. We’ll ensure that you visit all sites with cultural and historical interest including the famous Al Qaraouine University,
the oldest in university in the world.
We’ll also visit the Tanneries, the Attarine museum, and the Moulay Idriss mausoleum. After lunch, you’ll visit many different cooperatives and then, experience a wonderful panoramic view over the whole Medina of Fez before ending the night at your Riad.
Your tour continues with a drive to Azrou where we’ll stop to explore the cedar forest, home of the Berber apes. Our drive, from there, carries on past Midelt and the Ziz valley with a quick lunch/drink stop in Erfoud, continuing through Rissani and finally reaching Merzouga. Once there, we’ll trade in our 4×4 for camels (optional), guided by an experienced camel guide, who will help us to explore the region of Erg Chebbi. It’ll take us around 90 minutes to reach the campsite, once there, we’ll enjoy a beautiful sunset over the dunes and once dark, our dinner will be served around a campfire. This night will be spent in Berber tents in the desert.
We’ll fetch an early start to catch the sunrise over the dunes before arriving at a local hotel to freshen up. After breakfast, we’ll head through Rissani and Tinghir to Todra gorge, the highest and narrowest gorge in Morocco. After lunch at the gorge, we’ll drive through the Dades valley enjoying the view of the geological feature known locally as “Monkey Toes”. We’ll stay overnight in Dades valley, including a complimentary dinner and breakfast the next morning.
Our private tour continues with a drive towards Kalaat Mgouna and Ouarzazate, recognized as “the African Hollywood”. the town where several films set in the desert were and are still being shot. We will then continue north towards Marrakech passing through the kasbah of Ait-Ben-Haddou declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco, where we will make a short visit and then continue the journey through the mountains of the Grande Atlas up to the Tizi n’Tichka at an altitude of 2,260 m (the highest mountain pass in the Atlas). Dinner & overnight in riad.
After breakfast, we will explore Marrakesh “the red city of Morocco”. Your guided tour includes a visit to the Majorelle Gardens, the Koutoubia Tower, the Saadian tombs and the Bahia Palace. In the afternoon you’ll get the chance to walk around the city or participate in any other activity you’d like before returning back to Casablanca.