Best of Morocco Guided Tour: Top Cities & Highlights
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Best of Morocco Guided Tour: Top Cities & Highlights
Activity
Duration9 Days
Group SizeSmall Group
Starts AtMarrakech
LanguagesEnglish
Multi-City Morocco Tour
Best of Morocco: 9-Day Imperial Cities and Sahara Desert Journey
From the souks of Marrakech to the dunes of Merzouga, discover the full spectrum of Morocco in nine days.
This Best of Morocco tour takes you through a remarkable sweep of landscapes, history, and culture across nine days, connecting the imperial cities, the High Atlas Mountains, and the vast Sahara Desert in a single well-paced journey.
Starting in Marrakech and ending in Casablanca, the route passes through UNESCO-listed kasbahs, Roman ruins, blue-washed mountain villages, and dramatic gorges carved into ancient limestone. Each destination offers a distinct character, from the medieval alleyways of Fes el Bali to the cedar forests and Barbary macaques near Ifrane.
Travelers on this moderate-difficulty itinerary will spend nights in desert camps under open skies, explore living medinas with local guides, and ride camels across the Erg Chebbi dunes near Merzouga. The pace is designed to give genuine time in each location without rushing between highlights.
Tour Highlights
Spend a night camping in the Sahara Desert near Merzouga, with a camel trek into the dunes at sunset and traditional music around the fire.
Walk through Ait Benhaddou, a 16th-century fortified kasbah and UNESCO World Heritage Site that has served as a backdrop for major Hollywood productions.
Explore the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, dating back over 2,000 years, before visiting the sacred hilltop town of Moulay Idriss.
Discover Chefchaouen, Morocco's blue-painted mountain village, where Moroccan and Andalusian architectural styles meet in a maze of narrow lanes.
Visit Fes el Bali, one of the world's largest medieval urban areas, including the Royal Palace Gate and the historic Jewish Quarter.
Tour the Majorelle Gardens in Marrakech, originally created by French painter Jacques Majorelle and later restored by Yves Saint-Laurent.
Traverse the dramatic Todra Gorges, where limestone canyon walls rise more than 500 feet above the valley floor in southern Morocco.
Tour Itinerary
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Days 1-2: Arrival in Marrakech and City Tour
Arrive at Marrakech airport and transfer to your hotel with mint tea and a tour briefing. The following day includes visits to Badii Palace, Bahia Palace, Marrakech Museum, Madrasa Ben Youssef, Djemaa El Fna, Koutoubia Mosque, Majorelle Gardens, and Menara Gardens.
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Days 3-4: High Atlas to Dades Gorges and Sahara Desert
Drive through the High Atlas Mountains to visit Ait Benhaddou Kasbah and Ouarzazate, then continue through the Rose Valley and Road of the Kasbahs to Dades Gorges. The following day, visit the Todra Gorges and travel to Merzouga for a camel trek and overnight desert camp with dinner and traditional music.
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Day 5: Desert Sunrise to Fes via Middle Atlas
Watch sunrise from the camp, ride camels back, then travel through Er Rachidia, the Ziz Valley palmeraie, and Midelt for lunch. A brief stop in Ifrane, known for alpine-style architecture and Barbary macaques, precedes arrival in Fes.
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Day 6: Fes Medina and Chefchaouen
Guided tour of Fes el Bali, covering the Royal Palace Gate, the Jewish Quarter, and the old medina. In the afternoon, travel to Chefchaouen, the blue-washed mountain town shaped by Moroccan and Andalusian traditions.
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Day 7: Volubilis, Moulay Idriss, and Meknes
Visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis, then tour Moulay Idriss and the imperial city of Meknes, including Place El Hedim, Bab El Mansour gate, and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail.
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Days 8-9: Rabat and Casablanca
Travel from Meknes to Rabat, Morocco's capital, before heading to Casablanca to visit the Hassan II Mosque, the old medina, and the Corniche of Ain el Diab. The tour concludes after breakfast on Day 9.
What Is Included
Included
8 nights hotel accommodation
1 night desert camp in Merzouga
Daily breakfast throughout the tour
Dinner on desert camping night
Air-conditioned transport throughout
Camel trek into the Sahara dunes
Professional English-speaking guide
Guided tours of medinas and historic sites
Entrance fees to listed attractions
Airport transfer on arrival in Marrakech
Not Included
International flights
Travel insurance
Lunches and dinners (except where stated)
Personal expenses and gratuities
Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
Visa fees where applicable
Important Information
This is a moderate-difficulty tour involving walking on uneven surfaces in medinas, camel trekking on sand dunes, and long driving days through mountain and desert terrain. Participants should be in reasonable physical health.
Duration
9 days, starting in Marrakech and ending in Casablanca after breakfast on the final morning.
Meeting Point
Your hotel in Marrakech following arrival transfer from Marrakech Menara Airport.
What to Bring
Lightweight clothing, a warm layer for desert nights, comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, and a reusable water bottle. Modest clothing is recommended for religious and cultural sites.
Cancellation
Please review the cancellation policy provided at the time of booking. Terms may vary depending on season and availability.
Accessibility
The tour involves walking on cobblestone and unpaved surfaces in medinas and desert environments. It is not recommended for travelers with significant mobility limitations.
Age Range
Suitable for most ages in good general health. Children are welcome but parents should assess suitability given the moderate physical demands and long travel days.
Ready to Explore Morocco?
Secure your place on this 9-day journey through Morocco's most iconic landscapes, cities, and cultural landmarks.
The tour starts in Marrakech with an airport transfer on arrival. It ends in Casablanca after breakfast on Day 9, from where you can arrange onward travel or a flight home.
What is the Sahara Desert experience like?▼
You will take a camel trek from a hotel near Merzouga into the Erg Chebbi dunes approximately two hours before sunset, arriving at a desert camp around 6 p.m. The evening includes dinner, traditional music around a fire, and sleeping in tents. You wake early to watch the sunrise before riding back.
How much driving is involved each day?▼
Several days involve long drives, including approximately 360 km from Marrakech to Dades Gorges via Ait Benhaddou and Ouarzazate. All transport is by air-conditioned bus, and stops are made along the way for views, photos, and lunch.
Is Chefchaouen an overnight stop on this tour?▼
Yes. After a morning guided tour in Fes, you travel to Chefchaouen in the afternoon and stay overnight, giving you time to explore the blue medina and surrounding lanes.
What meals are provided on the tour?▼
Breakfast is included daily throughout the 9-day tour. Dinner is provided on the night of the desert camp in Merzouga. Lunches and other dinners are at your own expense.
What is the difficulty level of this tour?▼
The tour is rated moderate. It involves walking through medinas on uneven terrain, camel trekking on sand dunes, and several long driving days. No specialist fitness is required, but a reasonable level of physical health is recommended.
You can book up to the start time, as long as there are places remaining. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Additional Information
Physical: Wheelchair Not accessible
Duration
9 days
Languages
English - Speaking Guide
Additional Information
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Cancellation Policy
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Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.
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Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.
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This tour operates across multiple regions of Morocco, beginning in Marrakech in the Marrakech-Safi region and traveling southeast through the High Atlas Mountains into the Draa-Tafilalet region, which encompasses Ouarzazate, Ait Benhaddou, Dades Gorges, Todra Gorges, and the Sahara Desert gateway of Merzouga. The route then heads north through the Fes-Meknes region, covering the ancient medina of Fes, the mountain town of Chefchaouen in the Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region, and the imperial city of Meknes. The tour concludes in the northwest, passing through Rabat in the Rabat-Sale-Kenitra region before ending in Casablanca in the Casablanca-Settat region. Key geographic landmarks include the Erg Chebbi dunes, Ziz Valley palmeraie, Todra limestone gorges, cedar forests of the Middle Atlas near Ifrane, and the Roman archaeological site of Volubilis near Meknes.
