8-Day Shared Imperial Cities Tour
- Rabat, Meknes & Volubilis
- Chefchaouen & Fes medina
- Sahara dunes to Ait Ben Haddou & Marrakech
10-Day Shared Imperial Cities Tour
OVERVIEW
About this journey
Discover Morocco through its history, culture, imperial heritage, and desert landscapes.
Perfect for travellers wanting to experience the country through medinas, traditions, local life, and the Sahara.
An expanded imperial cities itinerary starting in Casablanca, with extra time for northern highlights, Fes and the Sahara desert camp before finishing in Marrakech.
Highlights
- Chefchaouen
- Fes Medina
- Volubilis
- Rabat
- Meknes
- Marrakech
- Sahara
What's included
- ✈️ Airport transfers on arrival and departure
- 🚐 Private transport throughout the journey
- 🧑🤝🧑 Local guides and hosts, with young Moroccans travelling with you
- 🏠 Riad accommodation every night
- 🏜️ 2 nights in a luxury desert camp with private bathroom
- 🐪 Camel ride through the dunes or 4x4 transfer
- 🚙 4x4 desert tour
- 🏂 Sandboarding
- 🎶 Traditional music and desert party
- 🎉 Evenings together and the chance to enjoy the local nightlife
- 🌅 Sunrise and sunset in the Sahara
- 🍳 Breakfasts
- 🍽️ 2 dinners at the desert camp
- 🥗 Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options available
- 📱 Help buying an affordable local SIM card
- 💱 Help exchanging money at a trusted exchange office
Example Itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Casablanca
Arrival in Casablanca with airport transfer to your accommodation. Visit the magnificent Hassan II Mosque and enjoy your first evening in Morocco. Overnight in Casablanca.
DAY 2
Casablanca → Rabat
Travel to Rabat, Morocco's administrative capital. Discover the Hassan Tower, the Kasbah of the Udayas and the historic medina before enjoying the evening in the capital.
DAY 3
Rabat → Meknes → Volubilis → Chefchaouen
Travel to Meknes, one of Morocco's four imperial cities.
Explore the city's historic monuments before continuing to the Roman ruins of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In the afternoon, continue to Chefchaouen, the famous Blue City nestled in the Rif Mountains.
DAY 4
Chefchaouen → Fes
Spend the morning exploring Chefchaouen’s blue streets, quiet corners and local artisan shops.
In the afternoon, drive to Fes. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in a traditional riad in Fes.
DAY 5
Guided Tour of Fes
Discover the highlights of Fes, including Bab Boujloud, the Bou Inania Madrasa, the famous Chouara Tanneries, traditional souks and the historic Al Quaraouiyine area.
DAY 6
Fes → Ifrane → Cedar Forest → Ziz Valley → Merzouga
Journey south through the Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop in Ifrane, often called the "Switzerland of Morocco", visit the cedar forests of Azrou and continue through the spectacular Ziz Valley before arriving in Merzouga, at the gateway to the Sahara Desert.
DAY 7
Explore the Sahara Desert
Experience the magic of the Sahara with a desert excursion by 4×4.
Visit traditional villages, discover local music and culture, enjoy a camel ride across the dunes and spend an unforgettable night under the stars in a luxury or standard desert camp.
DAY 8
Merzouga → Todra Gorge → Dades Valley
Wake up early to admire the sunrise over the dunes before continuing towards the spectacular Todra Gorge.
Later, travel through traditional Berber villages and the beautiful Dades Valley.
DAY 9
Dades Valley → Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → Marrakech
Travel along the famous Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, visit the Rose Valley and continue to Ouarzazate. Discover the UNESCO-listed Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou before crossing the High Atlas Mountains towards Marrakech.
DAY 10
Guided Tour of Marrakech
Discover Marrakech with a local guide.
Explore the historic medina, Bahia Palace, Ben Youssef Madrasa, colourful souks, Koutoubia Mosque and the famous Jemaa el-Fna square.
Departure with transfer to the airport.
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