10-days Private tour in Morocco: Sahara Desert + Imperial Cities

You will discover some hidden treasures of Morcocco that go beyond the usual touristic routes that are unique by their atuthenticity and natural beauty. You can expect to see the wonders of the desert and cities of Morocco with a private guide that is very funny, responsible and kind and that I am sure will become your friend.

Our guide will accompany you during all the journey, and he has a profound knowledge of his country and culture, which he will share with you and even surprise you with the opportunity of seeing and experiencing the true and genuine Morocco, that which is not so touristic... always in the utmost safety. He speaks fluently English, as well as French and some Spanish.

The accommodations all have a typical Moroccan decoration and possess great quality and charm.

Our cars are comfortable, new and all have an official license for tourism granted by the government of Morocco, and thus they have an insurance which extends to our travelers as well.


Itinerary

Day 1: We pick you up at airport or hotel. Casablanca - Rabat

Stop At: Casablanca, Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat
Arrive at the airport of Casablanca where our guide greet you and welcome you to the country! The starting point and ending point and the day of the first can be adjusted.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Hassan II Mosque, Boulevard de la Corniche, Casablanca 20000 Morocco
After arriving, we will go to one the major wonders of Morocco: the Hassan II Mosque, the second highest in the world, and one rare example of mosques that can be visited by non-muslims. In the mosque your guide will teach you about the religious traditions and rituals of the muslim religion. In the words of the authors of the book Morocco Country Study Guide, the Hassan II Mosque "undeniably marks the continuity of a modernized ancestral art and bears the sign of innovations that are due not only to technical reasons but also to a fertile exploration of new aesthetic possibilities".
Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Rick's Café, Place du jardin public, 248 Bd Sour Jdid, Casablanca 20250, Morocco
For the fans of cinema, you can visit Rick’s café, which attempts to recreate the bar made famous by Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman in the movie classic Casablanca. Set in an old courtyard-style mansion built against the walls of the Old Medina of Casablanca, the restaurant – piano bar is filled with architectural and decorative details reminiscent of the film: curved arches, a sculpted bar, balconies, balustrades as well as beaded and stencilled brass lighting and plants that cast luminous shadows on white walls.

Stop At: Rabat, Rabat, Rabat-Sale-Kenitra
After visiting the mosque, we will depart for Rabat, where you can enjoy its beautiful domes, minarets, wide avenues and green spaces.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at high-quality 4 star riad

Day 2: Rabat - Chefchaouen

Stop At: Hassan Tower, Boulevard Mohamed Lyazidi, Rabat 10030 Morocco
Rabat is a city that grew up in the fourteenth and fifteenth century, with the expulsion of Andalusians from the Iberian Peninsula. It is surrounded by three walls corresponding to the most significant stages of its history: the Almohad wall, the Andalusian wall and the Alawite wall. Your guide will show you these walls and the main attractions of the city like the Hassan Tower, situated on top of an imposing mosque and the opulent tomb of Mohammed V, etc.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Mausoleum of Mohammad V, Boulevard Abi Regreg, Rabat 10030 Morocco
The famous Mausoleum of Mohammed V was built in Rabat near the Hassan Tower. Mohammed V is the most beloved and revered sultan of the inhabitants of Morocco. He had a difficult life, Mohammed V had to endure a lot of persecution, but he managed to achieve the independence of Morocco, and this won national recognition. The whole complex is surrounded by a wall, and at the entrance you can see the guard on duty on horseback.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Kasbah des Oudaias, off Rue des Consuls, Rabat 10030 Morocco
In the capital of Morocco Rabat, the main city fortress, which is called Kasbah Udaya, has been preserved. It received its name from the first Berber garrison, Uda. The fortress was built by Almohad in the XII century to defend the city from the nomads. The main attraction of the fortress at the present time is a garden of extraordinary beauty, in which orange trees and a multitude of exotic flowers grow, as well as residential houses of the white and blue color quarter.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Chefchaouen, Chefchaouen, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
Head towards the blue city of Chefchaouen. To arrive at Chefchaouen is to dive into a labyrinth of that is unlike other Moroccan medinas, it has a perfect order and harmony. All roads lead to Hamman Square, where it is the largest mosque and meeting center of its inhabitants.

Explore the blue city of Chefchaouen - one of the most charming and emblematic of Morocco. With a calm Medina, nestling between the Rif mountains and the Middle Atlas, Chefchaouen is famous for its handicrafts and goat's cheese.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at high-quality 4 star riad

Day 3: Chefchaouen - Volubilis - Meknes -Fes

Stop At: Volubilis, Morocco
After a relaxed breakfast, we will leave for Fes and on the way we take the opportunity to visit the imperial city of Meknes. On the way to Meknes, we can visit the roman ruins of Volubilis, one of the best preserved roman sites of the world. For a long time, Volubilis was the principal roman administration center in the North Africa outside of Egypt.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Meknes, Meknes, Fes-Meknes
Sultan Moulay Ismail dreamed of making Meknes the most splendid of the cities of North Africa, hence its nickname of "Versailles of the Maghreb". Here we will visit the main points of interest with a professional guide which will tell you the rich stories and legends of Mecknès and present the city.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Fes, Fes, Fes-Meknes
Toward the end of the afternoon, we arrive in Fes, where we will still have time to see the city in its splendor, bathed in the soft light of the afternoon. We will take a short panoramic tour of the city.

For dinner, we recommend the Clock Café which always has a very original and diverse menu with original dishes such as a camel hamburger, among other Moroccan specialties that are not easily accessible. This Café also has an interesting cultural life: you can hear an ancient Moroccan tell his stories and talk about the Morocco of old, enjoy a cinema night, have a workshop of Arabic calligraphy, among others.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at high-quality 4 star riad

Day 4: Fes

Stop At: Viste guidee privee de la medina de Fes, 5 rue Salaj, Batha, Fes 30000 Morocco
Spend the morning and part of the afternoon visiting medina de Fes, described by Paul Bowles as "an enchanted labyrinth protected from time”. You will be with a guide specifically dedicated to this city, so that you can discover it deeply: its corners, traditions, stories and history.

The labyrinthycal medina de Fes has more than 9000 streets, in a magical environment between light and shadow, and it is considered a World Heritage Site. The city has reached its peak in the 13th century, becoming a centre of knowledge, having one of the world’s oldest universities.

You will be able to visit the most important palaces, the jewish quarters, the Madrassa and the coranic school. Furthermore, you will visit the authentic handicraft of Fes and its tannery, work of leathers. It is possible to buy fantastic leather products very cheaply and near the origin of production, where ancient methods are still used.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at high-quality 4 star riad

Day 5: Fes – Ifran – Erfoud – Merzouga Desert

Pass By: Ifrane, Ifrane, Fes-Meknes
We will leave in the morning to visit the magical cedars’ forests of Azrou and Ifran where you will be dazzled with its spectacular native nature. The atmosphere is calm, clear and rich in nature’s scents.

Pass By: Midelt, Midelt, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
On our journey we will make a brief stop in Midelt, a small town between the High and the Middle Atlas, an exceptional location to watch the exuberant mountain landscape. During our journey, it may be possible to see monkeys and other typical animals of these forests.

Pass By: Erfoud, Erfoud, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
On the way we pass the Ziz Valley, a fertile and exotic
Valley and a paradise of calm not disturbed by large touristic groups. Try the dates that grow in this region, and that are unique in its size and flavor.

On the way to the desert you will pass in Erfoud. Near Erfoud there are excavations of fossils where today there are several fossils of trilobites among other primitive species. This allows us to conclude that the soil of the Sahara desert was, in very ancient times, the bottom of an ocean. Here you can do a workshop to find and work with original fossils that will eventually be yours.

Stop At: Merzouga, Merzouga, Draa-Tafilalet
Then we will go to Merzouga, where you can enjoy a traditional Moroccan tea as a welcome sign of affection. Night in a charming hotel overlooking the dunes.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at a Boutique Hotel with dunes view


Day 6: Merzouga – Rissani- Khamlia- Merzouga (Sahara Dunes)

Stop At: Merzouga, Merzouga, Draa-Tafilalet
During the day, participate in different activities in the desert, which can be of the most varied types: extreme sports, Moroccan cuisine workshops or even contact with nomads, immersing yourself in their music and traditions.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Rissani, Rissani, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
We visit Rissani, which is the capital of the historic region of Tafilete. In the past it was an important trading post, as it was on the route of the Sahara caravans.

There, gold, spices, fabrics, weapons and slaves were traded. It has a market and a souk that is very interesting to visit, it's like stepping into an epic movie from the middle ages, a very authentic place with amazing products, donkey market included!
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Khamlia, Khamlia, Draa-Tafilalet
Afterwards, we will go to the nomadic people's depot of Khamila, a lost village where the original Gnawa people live, first brought from Sudan as slaves. There you can enjoy their music, lifestyle, culture and tradition. Discover life in the middle of the Sahara.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Merzouga Desert, Merzouga Morocco
Arrive in Merzouga, you can enjoy a traditional Moroccan tea as a welcome sign of affection. For the ones who crave adventure, you can do activities like scavenger hunts and other challenges with these 4x4 quad bikes in the great dunes of the desert.

After that it's time for ridding a camel through the desert for about an hour to visit some of the most beautiful oases of the desert. You will also visit the dunes of Merzouga, a UNESCO world heritage site.

The colors of the late afternoon in the dunes are the delight of those who enjoy photography. Enjoy watching the sunset at the top of a dune.

Then you can have an unforgettable night under a blanket of stars in the sky. There, dinner will be served and then there will be traditional live music around a bonfire! And then the silence of the night will fall and you won't hear anything besides your own voice or your companions'. The sky is clear and full of stars.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at luxury desert camp with private bathroom

Day 7: Merzouga – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley

Stop At: Gargantas del Todra, Tinerhir 45800 Morocco
Wake up after an unforgettable night and feel the cold light invading the open space of the desert. You can climb to top of a dune, while the desert is waking up.

After an unforgettable night in the desert, getting to know its culture, traditions and trade, you will leave for something completely different, the rocky landscape of the Gorges and the high Atlas and the green beauty of the Dadès Valley.

You will have the unique opportunity to explore the gorges of Todra, towering rock cliffs that reach 600 meters in height, separated by only 10 m in width and that extend through several kilometers.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Boumalne Dades, Boumalne Dades, Souss-Massa
The day ends in peace, in the astonishing Dadès Valley, where you hear the sound of the birds in the green valley.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at high-quality 4 star Kasbah/hotel


Day 8: Dadès Valley – Ouarzazate - Ait Benhaddou - Marrakech

Stop At: Ouarzazate, Ouarzazate, Draa-Tafilalet
We follow through the "Route of the One Thousand Kasbahs", until Kalaat Mgouna - The City of the Roses. We will also have the opportunity to visit the traditional villages of Skoura and 'El Kelaa des M'Gouna. A Kashbah is an ancient form of Castle, and even the word “Castle” has its origins in the word “Kashbah”.

After that, we will go to Ouarzazate and Ait Benhaddou, which are two locations of great historical and cultural relief in the Atlas, allowing us to feel as we have traveled in time to see the landscape and the lives of those who dedicated themselves to trade.

In Ouarzazate you can discover the ancient wall, the fortification of Kasba Taouirt and the palace of the Pasha Glaoui. You can visit the movie studios of Ouarzazate, which are the most important in North Africa, that have been used in films such as the famous "Lawrence of Arabia" or "Gladiator".
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou, Souss-Massa
Ait Benhaddou is considered a World Heritage Place by UNESCO and it is the most important point in the "Route of the One Thousand Kasbahs", a route of small fortifications that would allow the defense of the caravans of trade on its route between the Sahara Desert and the city of Marrakesh. It is still inhabited and used as a set to movies as "Gladiator" and "Game of Thrones", among many others, to keep their identity and charisma intact.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi
The day will end with dinner at the fantastic Jamaa el Fna square, where the mix of smells, music and spectacles are inspiring, and where tourists and locals often merge and dine side by side. Here you can experience the best of Moroccan street cuisine, among a variety of different sandwiches, teas. There are various stalls with a different specialty, and of course, the typical dishes, from Tagine to Couscous. All at Moroccan prices. It is an experience not to be missed.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at high-quality 4 star riad

Day 9: Marrakech

Stop At: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi
On this day, we will visit Marrakech, the peal of the South, and the cosmopolitan centre of the country. The surprising architecture, the intense scent of spices, the colorful and exotic atmosphere, and the small corners and secrets of its history make this city the most desired and visited city of Morocco.

During the day you will be accompanied by a touristic guide/historian exclusively dedicated to the city of Marrakech, so that you can enjoy the best the city has to offer.

The attractions are multiple: the Bahia Palace (opulent building from the 19th century), the Ben Youssef Medersa (old Muslim university), Majorelle’s gardens, etc. In this unforgettable day you will be able to visit all of them. Enjoy also the Souk (traditional market), where the commerce, the city’s main activity, is chaotic.
Duration: 6 hours

Stop At: Ben Youssef Madrasa, Medersa Ben Youssef, Marrakech 40000 Morocco
Ben Youssef Medersa: This Islamic faculty from the 12th century was ordered by the sultan Ali ibn Yusuf of Morocco. Today it is a museum that can be visited. The interiors are wonderful, all decorated and its architecture is exquisite.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Bahia Palace, 5 Rue Riad Zitoun el Jdid, Marrakech 40000 Morocco
Bahia Palace: This incredible palace from the 19th century was extravagantly built to be the best of Marrakech. It has an enormous garden, a central courtyard and several rooms amazingly decorated with works from artisans that purposely came to Marrakech from Fez to work.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Koutoubia Mosque, Rue el Ksour, Derb Sabai, 13, Marrakech 40000 Morocco
Koutoubia Mosque: Without any doubt this is the most famous and most photographed monument of Marrakech. The Koutoubia Mosque was built on the 12th century and was a model to the Seville’s Giralda and Hassan’s Tower in Rabat.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Jardin Majorelle, Rue Yves Saint Laurent, Marrakech 40090 Morocco
Majorelle Gardens: This is the only botanical garden in Marrakech. It was projected by Jacques Majorelle and it belongs to Yves Saint-Laurent and Bergé Pierre since 1980. Enjoy a walk surrounded by exotic plants from all over the world.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Musee Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech, Rue Yves Saint Laurent, Marrakech 40000 Morocco
Yves Saint Laurent Museum, which has a permanent exhibition and also temporary exhibitions, with masterpieces of this famous creator. The building itself has charming modern architecture with traditional touches.
Duration: 40 minutes

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at high-quality 4 star riad

Day 10: Marrakech(Departure)

Pass By: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi
In the morning there may be time for some last shopping in the agitated souk of Marrakech.

If you are willing, you can also rise to the skies in a hot-air ballon over Marrakech in the morning.

We go to the airport where we say goodbye with certainty to have made new friends and have unforgettable experiences and memories.

Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.

Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infant seats available"
"Transportation is wheelchair accessible"
"Surfaces are wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Hora de Inicio: 10-days Private tour in Morocco: Sahara Desert + Imperial Cities
1/19/2024 - 12/18/2024

Monday - Sunday :

08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Duración: 10 Days
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
We can pick up you at any starting point in Morocco(Casablanca, Marrakech, Fes, Tangier and etc.)

Cancelaciones y devoluciones: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluye

• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Private transportation
• 4 star Hotels/Riads + Luxury Tent in the Desert Camp
• Camel ride in the desert
• 9x Breakfast
• 3x Dinner
• Accommodation included: 9 nights

No Incluye

• Flights
• Entrance in Museums and Monuments

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