mEmbark on a private 8-day tour of Morocco and discover its most beautiful cities and landscapes: Fez, Chefchaouen, Marrakech and the Merzouga Desert, among others.
8-Day Morocco Tour
Day 1: Tangier – Chefchaouen
After your chauffeur collects you from the airport or the Port of Tangier, you will head to Chefchaouen, Morocco’s “Blue City”. Perched on the Rif Mountains, its blue-washed houses make it one of the prettiest towns in the country.
The first day concludes after visiting Chefchaouen’s historic center and being led to your hotel or riad.
Day 2: Chefchaouen – Ancient Roman City Volubilis – Meknes – Fez
After breakfast, travel to the stunning archaeological site of Volubilis, listed a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Next, visit Meknes, one of the four Imperial Cities, with a bustling medina and countless landmarks to see.
In the evening, you will be driven to Fez, where you will spend the night.
Day 3: Fez
In the morning, greet a local English-speaking guide and embark on a walking tour of the Old Town of Fez. Wander through the winding streets of Fez el-Bali, the city’s old medina and learn about the fascinating history of this ancient city while you admire its most important landmarks such as, the Karaouine Mosque and the Mulay Idris Mausoleum.
In the afternoon, you will be driven to your hotel.
Day 4: Fez – Midelt – Merzouga
Hit the road first thing in the morning and traverse the beautiful cedar woods in central Morocco, home to the barbary apes. Before getting to the little village of Midelt, you will drive through various pretty Berber settlements.
Upon arrival at your first destination, learn about the Berber tribes, before delving into the Merzouga Desert by camelback and spending the night in a traditional desert camp.
Day 5: Merzouga – Todgha Gorge – Ouarzazate
After admiring an unforgettable sunrise over the endless fields of sandy dunes, head to the spectacular Todgha Gorge, which are huge limestone walls in the eastern part of the High Atlas Mountains.
Complete the day tour in Ouarzazate, where you will spend the night. Knicknamed “The Door of the Desert”, this town is famous for having been set in numerous films.
Day 6: Ouarzazate – Ait-Ben-Haddou – Marrakech
Depart early from Ouarzazate and discover other charming towns in the interior of Morocco, like Ait-Ben-Haddou. Explore this red mud brick city and its rich history before heading to Marrakech.
Day 7: Marrakech
After enjoying a tasty breakfast, set off on a guided walking tour of the medina of Marrakech. Accompanied by an expert English-speaking guide, you will discover the Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs and other highlights like Jemaa el-Fnaa Square and the Koutoubia Mosque.
After a fun-filled day exploring Marrakech, you will spend the night here.
Day 8: Marrakech Airport
On the last day of the tour, you will be dropped off at the airport after enjoying a filling breakfast at your hotel.
Tour Accommodation
Both hotels and tents are double occupancy only, there are no single rooms. You can however ask for a triple room or a family room if you prefer. The standard category rooms have communal showers in the camp, while the superior category rooms have a private bathroom in the haimas and showers in the camp. Also, air-conditioning in the luxury camps has an additional charge of 30EUR per person.
The accommodation planned for the tour is as follows:
Standard hotels
- Chefchaouen: Riad Hicham, La Puerta Azul, Hotel Ziryab or similar
- Fez: Riad Ghita, Riad Dar Skalli or similar
- Merzouga Desert: standard haimas camp Bivouac Azawad
- Ouarzazate: Hotel La Perle Du Sud, Hotel Les Jardins de Ouarzazate or similar
- Marrakech: Riad Marana, Riad Dar Nakhla, Hotel Sherazade, Hotel Racine or similar
Luxury hotels
- Chefchaouen: Riad Cherifa, Riad Nila, Dar Echchaouen, Hotel Vancii or similar
- Fez: Riad Sayeda Alhora, Riad Sabah, Palais Houyam, Hotel Barcelo or similar
- Merzouga Desert: Azawad Luxury Desert Camp or similar
- Ouarzazate: Dar Chamaa, Palm View Palace, Ksar Ben Youssef, Hotel Oscar or similar
- Marrakech: Riad Nesma, Riad Aslal, Riad Jolie, Hotel Grand Plaza or similar
Temporary Closures
Meknes is closed for renovation until further notice, so we won't be able to visit this Imperial City.
Due to the last earthquake that affected Morocco, the Taourirt Kasbah in Quarzazate is currently closed. However, you can still take photos from the outside.