Morocco: Imperial Cities & Desert
$2620 $2358
per personEmbark on a vibrant Moroccan journey! Dive into Marrakech’s lively traditional souks. Traverse through Ouarzazate’s cinematic landscapes and Merzouga’s tall Saharan dunes. Explore Fez’s ancient medina, the regal capital city of Rabat and conclude in the romantic Casablanca.
This tour offers a rich tapestry of Berber, Arab, African, and European cultures and history, together with breathtaking scenery. Experience Morocco’s rich culture through its intricate tilework, hand-woven carpets, and aromatic cuisine, including flavorful tagines and couscous.
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8 Days, 7 Nights: Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Merzouga, Midelt, Fez, Rabat, Casablanca
ⓘ Small Group Tour Fixed Date, Guarantee Departure with Minimum 2 Travelers, Maximum 16 Travelers
ⓘ Private Tour Daily Departure
ⓘ Inclusions Includes hotels, daily breakfast, tour guide, driver, admission fees, and airport transfers
Tour Highlight
Marrakech Tour; Fortress of Ait Ben Haddou; Dades Valley & Todra Gorge Tour;Ifrane Tour; Fez Tour; Rabat Tour; Casablanca Tour;
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Hassan II Mosque, Casablanca
Evening food stalls at Jemaa el Fnaa Square, Marrakech
Shops in Marrakesh
Rich textures and intricate patterns of Moroccan Interior
Leather Tannery in Fez
Ait Ben Haddou (ancient fortress) near Ouarzazate
7-Night Accommodation
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🛏️. 2 NIGHTS IN MARRAKECH
DAY 1: ARRIVE CASABLANCA
Upon arriving at Casablanca airport (CMN), you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel in Marrakech. (3 hour drive).
The rest of the day is free.
Winston Churchill once described Marrakech as the “Paris of the Sahara”.
🍴 Meals: None
DAY 2: MARRAKECH CITY TOUR
Breakfast in the hotel then enjoy the guided city tour of Marrakech (6 hours @9am). Explore the vibrant blend of history, culture, and modernity in this captivating city.
Wander through the lively streets of the Medina and experience the sensory overload of Jemaa el-Fna square, a UNESCO World Heritage site. You will enjoy amazing street performances of traditional activities by storytellers, snake charmers and peddlers of traditional medicines. It is also filled with food vendors and local merchants. Enjoy free time to explore more of Marrakech at your leisure.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
🛏️. 1 NIGHT IN OUARZAZATE
DAY 3: MARRAKECH – KASBAH AIT BEN HADDOU – OUARZAZATE
Breakfast in the hotel then depart Marrakech through the spectacular High Atlas Mountains to Ouarzazate, often called the “Gateway to the Sahara” (4.5 hour drive @9am).
Along the way, we pass through the high-altitude mountain pass of Tizi n’Tichka, which offers spectacular views of the rugged landscape, valleys and Berber villages.
Enroute we visit the spectacular fortress of Ait Ben Haddou. The village is a great example of earthen clay architecture and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was also used in the Gladiator and Game of Thrones movies. Explore the mud-brick kasbahs (fortress), narrow alleys and traditional Berber architecture.
Continue to your Ouarzazate excursion, Ouarzazate is also known as “Morocco’s Hollywood”.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
🛏️. 1 NIGHT IN MERZOUGA
DAY 4: OUARZAZATE – DADES VALLEY – TODRA GORGES – MERZOUGA
Breakfast in the hotel then depart Ouarzazate to Merzouga, a town at the edge of the Sahara Desert (6 hour drive @9am).
Enroute we explore Dades Valley and Todra Gorges. The drive is spectacular, with numerous of Kasbahs (fortresses) lining the route.
You’ll pass through Dades Valley, famous for its stunning landscapes of deep gorges, lush valleys and dramatic cliffs.
Stop at the famous Todra Gorge, a series of towering cliffs and narrow canyons carved deep into the High Atlas Mountains.
Arrive at Merzouga, which is the heart of the desert. Overnight in the Desert Camp.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
🛏️. 1 NIGHTS IN MIDELT
DAY 5: MERZOUGA – MIDELT
Breakfast in the hotel then transfer to Midelt (5 hour drive @2pm). Midelt is a Berber town located between the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara Desert. Enjoy stunning views of the apple orchards and the surrounding peaks.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
🛏️. 1 NIGHT IN FEZ
DAY 6: MIDELT – IFRANE – FEZ
After breakfast, depart to Fez. (4 hour drive @9am).
Pass through the picturesque town of Ifrane which is famous for its Alpine climate, European-style houses and its 1,665 meter (5,460 ft) elevation. The town experiences snow during winter months and has a cool climate during summer.
Continue to Fez which is the spiritual capital of Morocco. There are 4 imperial capital cities in Morocco – Fez, Marrakesh, Meknes and Rabat.
Enjoy the guided city tour of Fez.
Explore the mesmerizing medina, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Visit the famous al-Qarawiyyin University (Al-Karaouine University), the oldest continuously operating university in the world.
Visit the Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss.
Complete the tour with a visit to a traditional silver workshop and the bustling leather tanneries. The local tannery dates back at least nine centuries.
Overnight in Fez.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
🛏️. 1 NIGHT IN CASABLANCA
DAY 7: FES – RABAT – CASABLANCA
Breakfast in the hotel. Depart to Casablanca. (4.5 hour drive @9am)
Enroute we visit Rabat, Morocco’s elegant capital. Enjoy a captivating panoramic tour of Rabat. City.
See Mohammed V Mausoleum, Hassan Tower (a minaret built in 1195), the peaceful Kasbah of the Udayas (a 12th century hilltop fortress offering stunning views over the Atlantic Ocean).
Continue to Casablanca for a panoramic city tour; pass by the vibrant Mohammed V Square, the upscale Anfa residential district and the impressive Hassan II Mosque (exterior), one of the largest mosques in the world; stroll along the beautiful Ain Diab Corniche, a lively seaside boulevard.
Overnight in Casablanca.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8: CASABLANCA AIRPORT
After breakfast, hotel check-out and transfer to Casablanca airport (CMN) for your flight home.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
*Hotel check-out time is generally around 11 am. If your flight departs in the evening or past midnight, we suggest you consider adding a post-tour hotel night during booking, to be comfortable and well rested before your flight home.
*The duration and start time of excursions are subject to change without prior notice.
2025 Fixed Date Departures
- ‣ Guarantee Departure with 2 Persons, Maximum 16 Travelers
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| Sep 17 – Sep 24 | $2,620 $2,358 + Airfare |
| Oct 8 – Oct 15 | $2,620 $2,358 + Airfare |
| Nov 5 – Nov 12 | $2,620 $2,358 + Airfare |
Private Daily Departures (Land Only)
- ‣ Guaranteed Departure with 2 Persons
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| May 1 – Dec 15 | $3,760 $3,384 | $4,540 $4,086 |
| Dec 16 – Dec 31 | Per inquiry | Per inquiry |
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Hotels We carefully handpick our hotels to ensure they provide you with the best comfort and experience. For Private Tours, you may request a specific hotel as one of the customizable options.
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| Marrakech |
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| Ouarzazate |
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| Merzouga; |
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| Midelt |
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| Fes |
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| Casablanca |
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- * Hotels mentioned are subject to availability at the time of reservation.
- * Standard double room is included with your tour. Room upgrade available in the same hotel.
Accommodation Classification
- CLASSIC ⭐⭐⭐- 3-Star Hotels or Equivalent Accommodations
- PREMIUM ⭐⭐⭐⭐- 4-Star Hotels or Equivalent Accommodations
- DELUXE ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐- 5-Star Hotels or Equivalent Accommodations
Hotel Check-in and Check-out
Pre-Tour Hotel Add-on and Post-Tour Hotel Add-on
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10% Off. Sale Thru May 9, 2025
2025 Fixed Date Departures
- ‣ Guarantee Departure with 2 Persons, Maximum 16 Travelers
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| Sep 17 – Sep 24 | $2,620 $2,358 + Airfare |
| Oct 8 – Oct 15 | $2,620 $2,358 + Airfare |
| Nov 5 – Nov 12 | $2,620 $2,358 + Airfare |
Small Group Tour Price Details
- ‣ Prices are in USD and are inclusive of all applicable taxes but do not include airfare.
- ‣ Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Special rates for single travelers or larger groups are available on request - please inquire.
- ‣ If the hotels mentioned are unavailable then similar properties will be substituted. You will be advised of any changes to the price.
- ‣ Round Trip Airport Transfer: One group airport transfer is included, with your fellow travelers.A meet-up location will be provided for the arrival transfer at 12:30pm on arrival day with your fellow travelers. To join the group airport transfer, we recommend your flight must arrive by 10am to allow time for immigration, customs and retrieve your luggage. No refund is available If your flight is delayed. If your scheduled flight arrives after 10am, we offer add-on airport transfer or pre-tour hotel night. Your departure flight must leave after 1pm.
Private Daily Departures (Land Only)
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| Year 2025 | ||
| May 1 – Dec 15 | $3,760 $3,384 | $4,540 $4,086 |
| Dec 16 – Dec 31 | Per inquiry | Per inquiry |
Private Tour Price Details
- ‣ Prices are in USD and are inclusive of all applicable taxes but do not include airfare.
- ‣ Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Special rates for single travelers or larger groups are available on request - please inquire.
- ‣ Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply during applicable major holidays. Surcharge dates: Jan 1-10, April 16-24, Dec 16-31 and major holidays.
- ‣ Note that tour prices vary according to season. If your tour straddles two seasons then each portion will be priced according to that season.
- ‣ Round Trip Private Airport Transfer
Flight Add-On
- ‣ We work with all major airlines for the best routes and competitive pricing.
- ‣ The nearest airport is Casablanca - Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport (CMN).
- ‣ Contact us for more detail and pricing.
Inclusions
- ‣ Hotel Accommodations
- ‣ Daily Breakfast
- ‣ Airport-Hotel Transfers
- ‣ Entrance Fees to Monuments & Attractions per Itinerary
- ‣ Guided excursions
Add-ons (must be booked with your tour reservation)
- ‣ Pre-tour hotel night
- ‣ Post-tour hotel night
Exclusions
- ‣ International Air Fare
- ‣ Travel Insurance
- ‣ Medical Expenses
- ‣ Visa Fee
- ‣ Gratuity
- ‣ Personal Expenses
- ‣ Professional Video Camera Fee at Attraction (if applicable)
Deposit
- ‣ A deposit of 40% of the land tour price is required within 3 days of booking confirmation. Full payment to be made 70 days prior to the departure date.
- ‣ The airfare is due upon flight booking. Airfare and flight schedule shown are indicative only. Actual prices and schedule will be available at flight booking. All airfares are subject to change until paid in full at time of ticketing.
- ‣ Credit card fee for non-US issued credit card is 1%. No charge for most other credit cards.
Suggested Gratuity
- ‣ Local Guide: US $7 per person per day of sightseeing. US $4 per half day of sightseeing.
- ‣ Driver: US $5 per person per day of sightseeing. US $3 per half day of sightseeing.
- ‣ Gratuities may be paid in local currency or US dollars. You can tip the guides and drivers when they finish their assignment with you e.g. end of day, end of city stay, on departure, etc.
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