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Private Imperial Cities and Desert tour: 8 Days from Marrakech To Marrakech (Private Tour)

8 days
Start and end in Marrakesh
5.0
3 traveler reviews

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, French, Spanish
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Marrakech to Casablanca to Rabat

    Start point
    Marrakesh, Marrakech - Tensift - Al Haouz, Morocco (All Hotels and Riads in Marrakech Medina, new town, Route d'Ourika and Palmeraie, 08:00 - 08:30)
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner in the medina)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mosque of Hassan II
    • Visit mausoleum of Mohammed V and Hassan II
    • View Tour Hassan and its gardens

    Optional Activities

    • Explore art galleries and fashion designers in Casablanca
    Landmarks
    Mosque of Hassan II
    Mausoleum of Mohammed V
    Tour Hassan
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  2. Day 2

    Rabat to Meknes to Volubilis to Fez

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast in your Riad), Dinner (Dinner in the medina)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Meknes palaces and mosques
    • Visit Meknes souks
    • Visit Roman ruins of Volubilis and museum
    • Local guide in Meknes
    Landmarks
    Volubilis
    Meknes Medina
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  3. Day 3

    Fez

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner in the medina)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Medina 'Fes el-Bali'
    • Explore fountains in the medina
    • Visit souk
    • Local guide in Fez

    Optional Activities

    • Enjoy snacks at food sellers and snackbars
    Landmarks
    Medina of Fez (Fes el-Bali)
  4. Day 4

    Fez to Middle Atlas Mountains to Merzouga

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch in Midelt), Dinner (Dinner in the desert lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Stop in Ifran
    • Feed monkeys in cedar forest
    • Pass through typical villages
    • View Ziz valley with date palms
    • Cross Tizi N' Talghoumt pass

    Optional Activities

    • Purchase bananas to feed monkeys
    Landmarks
    Ifran
    Middle Atlas Mountains
    Ziz Valley
    Tizi N' Talghoumt Pass
    Erfoud
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  5. Day 5

    Merzouga Desert

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner in a Berber tent)

    Included Activities

    • 4x4 dune crossing
    • Visit nomads for tea
    • Explore oasis
    • Ride through Erg Chebbi dunes
    • Visit Khamlia village
    • One hour camel ride to desert camp at sunset
    • Local guide by camel in the Sahara Desert
    Landmarks
    Erg Chebbi
    Khamlia
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  6. Day 6

    Merzouga to Todra Gorges to Dades Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast (Typical breakfast), Lunch (Lunch break), Dinner (Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Watch sunrise over Sahara
    • Visit Rissani local market
    • See fossils outside Rissani
    • Hike in Todra Gorges
    • View rock formations at Boumalne Dades
    Landmarks
    Rissani
    Todra Gorges
    Boumalne Dades
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  7. Day 7

    Dades Valley to Ouarzazate

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • View Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs
    • View Valley of Roses
    • Explore Kasbah of Taourirt
    Landmarks
    Valley of Roses
    Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs
    Kasbah of Taourirt
  8. Day 8

    Ouarzazate to Aït Ben Haddou to Marrakech

    End point
    Marrakesh, Marrakech - Tensift - Al Haouz, Morocco (All Hotels and Riads in Marrakech Medina, new town, Route d'Ourika and Palmeraie, 16:00 - 17:00)
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch in Aït Ben Haddou)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Aït Ben Haddou fortified city
    • Local guide in the Kasbahs of Ait Ben Haddou & Telouet
    • Cross Tizi n'Tichka pass over High Atlas mountains
    Landmarks
    Aït Ben Haddou
    Tizi n'Tichka Pass
    High Atlas Mountains
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Rating
5(3 reviews)
Response rate
100%
Cancellation policy

Reviews from other tours by Explore Morocco Travel

  • sylwia
    December 14th, 2025
    My husband and I just returned from a private tour, Moroccan Express: From Marrakech, Merzouga, Fes and back in 4...
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  • Andreas
    October 9th, 2024
    We had a great trip with our guide Hassan and his well-maintained 4x4 Defender. Although some areas of our tour were...
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  • Ian
    May 6th, 2024
    My wife and I had the pleasure of a 4 day tour, driven and escorted by IBrhaim. We were fortunate in that we ended...
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Tour ID: 188775

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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Who is travelling?

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