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9-Day Morocco Sightseeing Tour from Marrakech with Sahara Camp

9 Days Round trip from Marrakesh 40000 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Marrakech's iconic monuments, lively medina, and Jemaa El Fna square
  • 02 Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Kasbah Aït Benhaddou across the High Atlas Mountains
  • 03 Ride camels at sunset in Merzouga and spend the night in luxury Berber tents
  • 04 Discover Fez's ancient medina, the University of Qarawiyin, and the Royal Palace
  • 05 Wander Chefchaouen's blue streets and visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis

Explore Morocco from Marrakech through imperial cities, desert landscapes, and UNESCO-listed heritage. Discover Marrakech's iconic monuments and lively souks, cross the High Atlas Mountains to Aït Benhaddou and the Valley of Roses, and enjoy a camel ride with an overnight stay in luxury Berber tents at Merzouga. Continue through the Ziz Valley, Midelt, and Ifrane to historic Fez, then visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis and wander Chefchaouen's blue streets. The journey ends with Rabat's Hassan Tower and Casablanca's seaside highlights.

Explore Morocco from Marrakech through imperial cities, desert landscapes, and UNESCO-listed heritage.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Casablanca, Fez, Marrakech, Midelt, Rabat, Ouarzazate, Chefchaouen, Merzouga, Todgha Gorge, Aït Benhaddou, Ifrane, Volubilis
Languages Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival and Free Time in Marrakech

  • After arriving at the airport, you will be met and transferred to Marrakech's medina, where your riad is located.
  • You will have free time to stroll around the square. Overnight in Marrakech.

Meals: Breakfast

2
Day 02

Guided Tour of Marrakech

  • After breakfast at the riad, you will begin your half-day guided tour of Marrakech, "the red city of Morocco," founded in the 12th century by the Almoravid dynasty.
  • You will have the chance to visit the Saadian Tombs, the Majorelle Gardens, the Bahia Palace, and the Koutoubia, as well as the city's markets, before continuing to the famous Jemaa El Fna square.
  • After the tour, you will return to your riad for an overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast

3
Day 03

High Atlas, Aït Benhaddou, and Dades Valley

  • We pick you up at your accommodation and leave Marrakech, crossing the High Atlas Mountains, which offer great photo opportunities and views of Berber villages.
  • You then continue your tour to the UNESCO World Heritage Kasbah Aït Benhaddou, an exotic fortified kasbah, where you will visit the site.
  • After lunch in the kasbah, we continue our drive to Ouarzazate, with the option of visiting the film studio. On the way, we pass through the Skoura palm grove and the Valley of the Roses, and then continue to our hotel in the Dades Valley. Overnight in the Dades Valley.

Meals: Dinner and breakfast

4
Day 04

Todra Gorge and Merzouga Desert Camp

  • After breakfast in your local riad, we set off for the Moroccan Sahara Desert at Merzouga.
  • Along the way, we will have a few breaks and see numerous Berber villages.
  • We will stop in the Todra Gorge for a stroll before continuing on for a camel ride to enjoy the sunset views.
  • When we arrive at the hotel in Merzouga, we will have Berber whisky "tea," and you will prepare for your hike to spend the night in luxury Berber tents in the heart of the desert.

Meals: Dinner and breakfast

5
Day 05

Sunrise in the Sahara and Journey to Fez

  • Today, before sunrise, you will rise early to take in the fantastic sunrise in Morocco.
  • After that, you will have breakfast at your luxury Moroccan Sahara Desert camp and get ready to leave for Fez. On our long drive, we enjoy the natural landscape of the Ziz Valley.
  • We will stop to admire some impressive natural views, then continue on to the town of Midelt.
  • Further on, we reach the beautiful town of Ifrane before arriving in Fez. Overnight in a riad.

Meals: Breakfast

6
Day 06

Historic Fez and Medina Discovery

  • Fez is considered the oldest city in Morocco, so this is a real opportunity to immerse yourself in it and get to know it well. This day will be dedicated to a journey back in time.
  • You will visit the city's historical, cultural, and heritage sites, and enjoy a stroll through the narrow streets of the old medina.
  • You will make sure to visit the most important sites, such as the ancient University of Qarawiyin, the Jewish Square, and the Royal Palace.
  • After lunch, you will visit the traditional baking cooperative, then enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the entire Fez medina.

Meals: Breakfast

7
Day 07

Volubilis and Chefchaouen's Blue Streets

  • Today's trip starts with an early pick-up from the airport or your accommodation in Fez.
  • Then we depart to visit the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis. The site is well preserved and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It features many beautiful mosaics scattered throughout, along with ancient pillars and archways.
  • Later, drive to Chefchaouen, the blue city. Get lost in the narrow, quiet streets of Chefchaouen's old town, where cats pose in front of incredibly sturdy indigo doors, many of which still retain their traditional old look, while elderly men in hooded coats walk up and down the often blue streets and stairs in a pleasantly gentle setting.

Meals: Breakfast

8
Day 08

Rabat Stopover on the Way to Casablanca

  • Today after breakfast, our Morocco desert tour continues as we set off for Casablanca from Chefchaouen, with a stop in one of Morocco's imperial cities, Rabat, to visit Hassan Tower, then drive on to Casablanca.

Overnight in Hotel Odyssee or similar.

Meals: Breakfast

9
Day 09

Casablanca Highlights and Departure

  • In the morning after breakfast, depart to visit the Hassan II Mosque, Rick's Café, and the seaside boulevard of Ain Diab.
  • Then we will take you to Casablanca or Marrakech airport for your flight, depending on your departure time.
Jemaa el-Fnaa square, Ksar of Aït Benhaddou kasbah, Merzouga dunes, Volubilis mosaics

Where this trip takes you

Jemaa el-Fnaa square, Ksar of Aït Benhaddou kasbah, Merzouga dunes, Volubilis mosaics

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Marrakesh 40000 12 cities · 9 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation: All rooms in guesthouses and hotels are air-conditioned and offer a private bathroom.
  • Guide: English-speaking driver during the tour, plus a local tour guide in Marrakech and Fez.
  • Meals: Dinner and breakfast in Merzouga and Dades.
  • Additional services: Camel ride, sandboard, and local music in the Sahara.
  • Transport: We usually use either an A/C vehicle or a 4WD Toyota, depending on availability and the number of people in the group.

What's Not Included

  • Lunch
  • Drinks
  • Monument access fees
  • Tips

Know before you go

Additional notes: Not ready to leave? We can help you book extended accommodation.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Ménara, Marrakech, Morocco
Tour start
Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 days finish where they began, in Marrakesh 40000.

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