3-Day Shared Sahara Desert Tour
- High Atlas & Tizi n'Tichka Pass
- Ait Ben Haddou
- Merzouga dunes & desert camp
12-Day Shared Grand Morocco Tour
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About this journey
Longer itineraries designed to experience Morocco in depth — combining imperial cities, desert landscapes, mountains, villages, and Atlantic coast experiences.
Perfect for travellers looking for a slower journey and a wider exploration of the country.
A complete Morocco loop designed for slower travel: imperial cities, Chefchaouen, Sahara dunes and desert camp, Marrakech highlights and Atlantic coast time in Essaouira.
Highlights
- Chefchaouen
- Sahara
- Atlas Mountains
- Ait Ben Haddou
- Essaouira
- Atlantic Coast
- Villages & local experiences
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 Morocco and transfer to your accommodation. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a first introduction to the country and its atmosphere.
DAY 2
Rabat → Meknes → Volubilis → Chefchaouen
Explore Rabat before travelling to Meknes, one of Morocco's imperial cities.
Visit the impressive Roman ruins of Volubilis and continue to the beautiful Blue City of Chefchaouen.
DAY 3
Discover Chefchaouen
Spend the day exploring Chefchaouen's famous blue streets, lively squares and artisan workshops while enjoying the relaxed atmosphere of this unique mountain town.
DAY 4
Chefchaouen → Fes
Travel to Fes, Morocco's oldest imperial city. Discover the rich culture and traditions of this fascinating destination.
DAY 5
Guided Tour of Fes
Enjoy a guided visit through the ancient medina of Fes, exploring historic madrasas, traditional tanneries, vibrant souks and centuries-old craftsmanship.
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.
DAY 11
Marrakech → Essaouira
Travel to the Atlantic coast and discover Essaouira, a charming seaside town known for its historic medina, fishing harbour, artisan workshops and relaxed atmosphere.
DAY 12
Essaouira → Casablanca / Departure
Travel along the Atlantic coast towards Casablanca. Depending on your flight schedule, visit the magnificent Hassan II Mosque before your transfer to the airport.
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