Marrakech to Marrakech - 9 Days
PRIVATE TOUR: Take in the very best of Morocco on this 9 day private tour. Imperial cities and ancient kasbahs, Roman ruins, rugged Atlas mountains and the spectacular Sahara. From Marrakech, discover Ait Benhaddou and towering Todra Gorge, before camel trekking across desert dunes and camping beneath a blanket of stars. Then step back in time exploring ancient Fes el Bali, before taking in the highlights of Rabat and Meknes.
Tour Highlights
Marrakech - Discover the wonders of the UNESCO-listed medina, visit captivating Djemma el Fna and explore Majorelle - Yves Saint Laurent's beautiful blue gardens
Todra Gorge - Take a stroll through this magnificent towering red canyon and admire the changing colours of the rocks
Ait Benhaddou - Explore this remarkable ancient UNESCO-Listed kasbah, which has featured in many films
Erg Chebbi - Camel trek through the Sahara Desert and spend a night at a Berber camp, nestled among the towering Erg Chebbi sand dunes, under a blanket of stars
Fes - Step back in time on a tour of captivating Fes el Bali - the oldest medieval city in the world, and visit one of the famous tanneries
Volubilis - Marvel at the UNESCO-listed Roman ruins of Volubilis - Morocco's best preserved archaeological site
Rabat - Take in the highlights of Morocco's charming coastal capital, including the Chellah necropolis and Royal Palace
Casablanca - Visit the famous Hassan II Mosque in this bustling modern port city, made famous by the Humphrey Bogart film Casablanca
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Day 1 - Welcome
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Welcome to Morocco! Upon arrival at Marrakech airport you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to take in the delights of Djemaa el Fna.
Overnight - Marrakech
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Day 2 - Marrakech
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Discover the delights of Marrakech on a guided tour of the city today. First stop is the beautiful Majorelle Gardens which were designed by the Frenc Artist Jacques Majorelle in the 1920s-1930s and bought in 1980 by Yves Saint Laurent, whose ashes were scattered here after his death. These botanical gardens are seen as Majorelle's greatest master piece, with their distinctive shade of cobalt blue architecture and extensive collection of exotic plants and trees. The gardens are home to 15 species of bird and there is also a Berber Museum representing the various indigenous tribes of Morocco. Continuing your tour, head inside the rose coloured medina walls to explore the tangle of winding streets and alleys that open onto verdant gardens and bustling souks. At the heart of the medina is Djemaa El Fna, the city's exuberant market place and towering over it, is the famous Koutoubia Mosque, the tallest building in the city.
Overnight - Marrakech
Meals - Breakfast
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Day 3 - Ait Benhaddou
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Marrakech - Ait Benhaddou - Ouarzazate. Bidding farewell to Marrakech, travel across the plains of Haouz to reach the rugged High Atlas mountains. Admire the spectacular views around every hair-pin turn as you travel along the dramatic Tizi n Tichka mountain pass. Stop for lunch before continuing on to explore Ait Benhaddou, an incredible ancient fortified kasbah, which was built for defence purposes high on a hill. This beautifully preserved medieval city has famously featured in many blockbuster movies, including Gladiator and Laurence of Arabia.
From Ait Benhaddou, head south to the Hollywood of North Africa – Ouarzazate (pronounced war-zazat). Ouarzazate is famous for being the filming location for many other Hollywood blockbusters and famous TV shows including James Bond – The Living Daylights, The Mummy and more recently Game of Thrones.
Overnight - Ouarzazate
Meals - Breakfast
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Day 4 - Sahara
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Ouarzazate - Todra Gorge - Merzouga (Sahara). This morning we begin our journey into the Sahara with a medley of palm trees, rose fields and magnificent gorges. Travelling from Ouarzazate, there is a possibility of visiting the kasbah Amherdhil in Skoura before seeing the rose fields and reaching scenic Todra Gorge. Surrounded by towering vertical limestone cliffs reaching heights of 1000ft, it is known as Morocco’s Grand Canyon. The charm of Todra lies in its changing colours as the sun slowly moves from east to west. After time to wander through Todra we hit the road again for Merzhouga – our base before we head into the Sahara. If you would prefer to take a Jeep to the Berber camp, this can be arranged locally through your guide at no additional cost.
Overnight - Sahara
Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5 - Fes
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Merzouga (Sahara) - Fes. Rise early this morning and climb back on your camels for the trek back to Merzouga, enjoying a truly stunning sunrise en route. There's time to freshen up and have breakfast in Merzouga, before hitting the road again. It’s a long drive to Fes today but there's plenty to see on the way. Pass through cedar forests full of Barbary Macaque monkeys in the Middle Atlas mountains and stop at Ifrane – a beautiful town, often likened to a Swiss Alpine resort. Along the way you're also likely to see Morocco’s nomadic Berbers – travelling across the mountains and often staying in make shift tents as they head to their next destination. Early evening arrival into Fes.
Overnight - Fes
Meals - Breakfast
Day 6 - Fes
Fes is the oldest and largest medieval city in the world and its medina is a cacophony of aromas, sights and sounds. This morning step back in time on a guided tour of Fes el Bali - the old walled city. This fascinating medina is a veritable rabbit warren of 9400 alleys that often finish with dead ends – it's easy to get lost so be sure to stay close to your guide! During the tour, visit one of the pungent leather tanneries that Fes is famous for, where you can enjoy wonderful views of the giant dye pits below, which are full of deep earthy tones. Spend the afternoon at leisure. Relax or independently explore. Alternatively you can book an optional Tagine Making Class or a night of Moroccan entertainment and food at a restaurant in town (both payable locally).
Overnight - Fes
Meals - Breakfast
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Day 7 - Volubilis & Meknes
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Fes - Volubilis - Meknes - Rabat. This morning bid farewell to Fes and travel to the ruined Roman city of Volubilis, Morocco's best-preserved archaeological site. Explore this fascinating UNESCO World Heritage site, which dates back to AD40, and admire the beautifully preserved mosaics. Next stop today is the imperial city of Meknes, which became known as the Versailles of Morocco due to its impressive buildings and elaborate monuments. Visiting Place El Hedim at the heart of the medina you'll see the magnificent Bab Mansour Gate. After lunch and some free time, continue on to Rabat – Morocco’s capital.
Overnight - Rabat
Meals - Breakfast
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Day 8 - Rabat & Casablanca
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Rabat - Casablanca - Marrakech. This morning we take a guided tour of Rabat and visit some of the capital’s highlights, including the impressive Chellah - a necropolis and complex of ancient, medieval ruins, the Royal Palace and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V. After lunch we continue to Casablanca where we visit the Hassan II Mosque, which has the tallest minaret and is the third largest mosque in the world - it can hold 25,000 worshippers at any one time. We continue on to Marrakech for the night.
Overnight - Marrakech
Meals - Breakfast
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Day 9 - Goodbye Morocco
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Sadly your Moroccan adventure ends today. A departure transfer to the airport is provided.
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Meals - Breakfast
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Included:
Breakfast daily, 1 dinner at our Sahara camp
7 nights accommodation & 1 night at Sahara Desert camp
Guided sightseeing - Casablanca, Fes and Marrakech
Camel trek into the Sahara Desert
Airport arrival and departure transfer on days 1 and 9
Driver, all transfers and transportation in private modern A/C tourism vehicles
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Not Included:
International or domestic flights and visas
Personal travel insurance Personal expenses
Tip for your tour guide and driver. We recommend you allow Euro 4-5 per day or part thereof, per traveler for your guide and Euro 3-4 per day, per traveler for your driver. Tipping your guide and driver is an entirely personal gesture.
Entrance Fees: Euro 55-75pp, paid in local currency
Please Note:
The price may vary depending on the level of accommodation you choose & season of travel. If you prefer to arrange your own accommodation, we will happily provide you with a quote for transportation only.
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