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Overview:

This 5 day Morocco desert tour from Rabat to Marrakech takes you through the country’s most iconic cities and landscapes. Discover the blue streets of Chefchaouen, explore the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the imperial city of Meknes, and enjoy a guided tour of historic Fes. Travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains to reach the Sahara Desert of Merzouga, where you experience a camel trek, sunset, and night in a desert camp. Continue through Todra Gorges and the Dades Valley before crossing the High Atlas Mountains to Marrakech.

Customizable Tours:

Our tours are carefully designed by us to provide an authentic and memorable Morocco experience. Every itinerary can be fully customized to suit your interests, schedule, and travel style. Whether you want to add extra destinations, adjust the pace, or focus on specific activities, we can modify the tour to meet your personal needs, ensuring a unique journey tailored just for you.

Highlights:

5 day desert tour from Rabat to Marrakech
Explore the blue city of Chefchaouen
Visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis
Discover Meknes imperial city highlights
Guided city tour of Fes Medina
Scenic drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains
Stop in Ifrane known as the Little Switzerland of Morocco
Visit the cedar forest of Azrou and see wild monkeys
Camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga
Sunset and sunrise experience in the Sahara Desert
Overnight stay in a traditional Berber desert camp
Sandboarding on the desert dunes
Visit Rissani traditional market area
Walk through Todra Gorges canyon
Explore the scenic Dades Valley
Visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
Cross the High Atlas Mountains to Marrakech

Price Includes

Minibus or 4WD with air conditioning
Transportation to and from the hotel
An Expert or Qualified Driver (Multilingual)
Scholarly Reference for Art Historians
It's quite OK to pull over for picture ops at any time.
Traveling by Camel
Typically, you eat two meals a day, lunch and dinner.

Price Excludes

Expenses incurred for tips and gratuities
Discretionary pursuits.
Any Private Expenses
Tips

Itinerary

Day 1:Rabat to Chefchaouen

Departure from Rabat in the morning toward the Rif Mountains. Enjoy scenic views as you travel north to Chefchaouen, the famous blue city of Morocco. Upon arrival, enjoy free time to explore the blue washed streets, the old Medina, Plaza Uta el Hammam, and local markets. Overnight in a riad or hotel in Chefchaouen.

Day 2:Chefchaouen – Fes

After breakfast, depart Chefchaouen and drive directly to Fes, the spiritual and cultural heart of Morocco. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided tour of Fes el Bali, the ancient medina, where you will explore landmarks such as Al Quaraouiyine University, Bou Inania Madrasa, Nejjarine Fountain, traditional tanneries, and bustling artisan souks filled with Moroccan crafts and spices. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere and rich history of one of Morocco’s oldest imperial cities.

Overnight in a riad or hotel in Fes.

Day 3:Fes – Ifrane – Middle Atlas – Azrou – Midelt – Merzouga Sahara Desert

After breakfast, depart Fes toward the Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop in Ifrane, known as the Little Switzerland of Morocco, then continue to the cedar forests of Azrou to see wild Barbary monkeys. Drive through Midelt and Berber villages, with a lunch stop along the way. In the afternoon, arrive in Merzouga. Enjoy a camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes, watch the sunset, try sandboarding, and spend the night in a traditional Berber desert camp with dinner and music.

Day 4: Merzouga – Rissani – Erfoud – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley

Wake early to watch the sunrise over the Sahara, followed by a camel ride back to Merzouga. After breakfast, depart toward Rissani, the historic town and former trading center. Continue through Erfoud and Tinghir before stopping at the impressive Todra Gorges for a walk between the canyon walls. Continue to the Dades Valley for dinner and overnight.

Day 5: Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – High Atlas – Marrakech

After breakfast, travel through the Valley of Roses and Ouarzazate. Visit the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue across the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n Tichka pass, enjoying panoramic views, before arriving in Marrakech in the evening, marking the end of the tour.

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