Do you pick-up and drop off at the airport on the first and last days? Day 1 we would arrive at 10:45 am so out by 11:30am. In which cities do we get a Local guide. Many of the descriptions make it sound like we would be wandering on our own. Are entrance fees to all the attractions included ? Are Breakfasts and dinners included? Accommodations are not listed?

Yes, airport pick-up and drop-off are included. On Day 1, we will meet you at the airport after your arrival at 10:45 am (approximately 11:30 am exit time). On the last day, a private transfer to the airport will be arranged according to your departure time. This is not a self-guided tour. You will be accompanied throughout the trip by a private English-speaking driver. In addition, licensed local guides are included in the Imperial Cities: * Casablanca (Hassan II Mosque) * Rabat * Fes * Marrakech If you would like a local guide in any other city, this can be arranged upon request. Entrance fees to all monuments and attractions mentioned in the itinerary are included, including the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca and historical sites in Fes and Marrakech. Accommodation is included for all 11 nights in carefully selected riads and hotels, based on double occupancy. Accommodation category (standard, superior, or luxury) can be customized according to your preference. Daily breakfasts are included throughout the trip. Dinners are included only during the desert camp stay. Lunches and dinners in cities are not included, giving you the freedom to choose restaurants (recommendations will be provided)

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Imperial Cities & Desert Grand Tour - 11 Days

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Itinerary

Day 1
Casablanca - Rabat
Start point
Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat, Morocco (hotel)
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided morning tour of Hassan II Mosque
- Explore Chellah Necropolis with Roman and Islamic ruins
- Visit Kasbah des Oudaias old city center
- Visit Andalusian Gardens
- See Hassan Tower and Mausoleum of Mohamed V
Landmarks
Hassan II Mosque
Chellah Necropolis
Kasbah des Oudaias
Andalusian Gardens
Hassan Tower
Mausoleum of Mohamed V
Day 2
Chefchaouen
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike to Cascades d'Akchour waterfalls
- Explore medina and narrow streets
- Visit Plaza Outa el-Hammam
- Tour Grand Mosque
- Tour kasbah, garden, museum, and prison cells
- Ascend to abandoned Spanish Mosque for sunset
Optional Activities
- Restaurant or café meal in Chefchaouen
- Browse traditional wares in shops
Landmarks
Cascades d'Akchour
Plaza Outa el-Hammam
Grand Mosque of Chefchaouen
Kasbah of Chefchaouen
Spanish Mosque
Day 3
Volubilis - Meknes - Fes
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore UNESCO-protected Volubilis Roman ruins
- Visit Bab al-Mansour gate in Meknes
- See Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail
- Visit Royal Stables in Meknes
- View Merenid Tombs and panoramic city views of Fes
Optional Activities
- Explore Meknes Imperial City
- Explore Meknes medina
Landmarks
Volubilis
Bab al-Mansour
Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail
Royal Stables
Merenid Tombs
Day 4
Fes
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Fes el Bali medina
- Enter through Bab Boujeloud gate
- Explore souks with Spanish and Tunisian influenced architecture
- Visit Chouara Tannery with rooftop views
- Visit Al-Qarawiyyin Library and Mosque
Optional Activities
- Shopping in souks and shops
Landmarks
Bab Boujeloud
Taläa Kebira
Chouara Tannery
Al-Qarawiyyin Library and Mosque
Day 5
Fes
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Batha Museum
- Explore Andalusian-style gardens at Batha Museum
- Walk to Mellah old Jewish quarter and cemetery
- Tour Ceramics and Tile Collective
- Relax in Jnan Sbil (Bou Jeloud Gardens)
Optional Activities
- Explore Ville Nouvelle architecture
Landmarks
Batha Museum
Mellah
Jnan Sbil (Bou Jeloud Gardens)
Day 6
Fes - Merzouga
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Delicious dinner at desert camp)
Included Activities
- Travel through Middle Atlas mountains over Col du Zad pass
- Stop and view Barbary Macaque monkeys
- Visit local collective in Erfoud to learn about fossil mining
- Camel ride through Erg Chebbi dunes to camp
- Trek up sand dune for sunset
- Dinner at desert camp
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Midelt
Landmarks
Col du Zad
Tizi n'Talremt Pass
Ziz Valley
Erfoud
Erg Chebbi
Day 7
Merzouga - Todra Gorge
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Desert sunrise viewing
- Visit Khemliya Saharan village
- Experience traditional drumming and dancing
- Walk around Khemliya village
- Visit Rissani market town
- Stop in Tinerhir for river oasis views
- Leisurely walk and explore Todra Gorge
- Relax in shallow Todra River waters
Optional Activities
- Sandboarding
- ATV tour
- Visit nearby desert villages
Landmarks
Khemliya
Rissani Market
Tinerhir
Todra Gorge
Day 8
Todra Gorge - Aït Benhaddou
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Quiet dinner overlooking the valley)
Included Activities
- Stop in Kela'a M'gouna to view cultivated rose bushes
- Visit rose collective to learn about rose water and oil production
- Explore Aït Benhaddou UNESCO World Heritage site
- Wander alleys and passageways of old ksour
- Climb to old Granary for vantage point views
- Dinner overlooking the valley
Optional Activities
- Movie studio tour in Ouarzazate
- Visit Musée du Cinema in Ouarzazate
- Trek to Game of Thrones filming gates at river
Landmarks
Kela'a M'gouna
Ouarzazate
Aït Benhaddou
Day 9
Aït Benhaddou - Marrakech
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ascend High Atlas mountains over Tizi n'Tichka Pass
- View Mount Toubkal
- Visit Argan Oil Cooperative in Taddert
- Learn about argan nut and fruit processing with samples
Optional Activities
- Experience Jemaa el-Fna Square
- Enjoy mint tea and meal at café overlooking square
Landmarks
Mount Toubkal
Tizi n'Tichka Pass
Jemaa el-Fna Square
Day 10
Marrakech
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Calèche (horse-drawn carriage) tour of medina
- Explore fondouks medieval inns
- Visit Koutoubia Mosque and gardens
- Explore Souk el Attarin
- Explore Souk Chouari
- Explore Souk Smata
- Visit Souk des Teinturiers (dyers' souk)
- Admire Ben Youssef Madrasa
Optional Activities
- Explore Majorelle Gardens
- Visit Saadian Tombs
- Explore Bahia Palace
- Explore El Badi Palace
Landmarks
Jemaa el-Fna
Koutoubia Mosque
Saadian Tombs
Bahia Palace
El Badi Palace
Souk el Attarin
Souk Chouari
Souk Smata
Souk des Teinturiers
Ben Youssef Madrasa
Majorelle Gardens
Day 11
Marrakech - Casablanca
End point
Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat, Morocco (hotel)
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Saadian Tombs
- Transfer to Casablanca
Optional Activities
- Stroll Boulevard de la Corniche
- Visit Rick's Café for final meal
Landmarks
Saadian Tombs
Rick's Café

Landmarks
Hassan II Mosque
Chellah Necropolis
Kasbah des Oudaias
Andalusian Gardens
Hassan Tower
Mausoleum of Mohamed V

Landmarks
Cascades d'Akchour
Plaza Outa el-Hammam
Grand Mosque of Chefchaouen
Kasbah of Chefchaouen
Spanish Mosque

Landmarks
Volubilis
Bab al-Mansour
Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail
Royal Stables
Merenid Tombs

Landmarks
Bab Boujeloud
Taläa Kebira
Chouara Tannery
Al-Qarawiyyin Library and Mosque

Landmarks
Batha Museum
Mellah
Jnan Sbil (Bou Jeloud Gardens)

Landmarks
Col du Zad
Tizi n'Talremt Pass
Ziz Valley
Erfoud
Erg Chebbi

Landmarks
Khemliya
Rissani Market
Tinerhir
Todra Gorge

Landmarks
Kela'a M'gouna
Ouarzazate
Aït Benhaddou

Landmarks
Mount Toubkal
Tizi n'Tichka Pass
Jemaa el-Fna Square

Landmarks
Jemaa el-Fna
Koutoubia Mosque
Saadian Tombs
Bahia Palace
El Badi Palace
Souk el Attarin
Souk Chouari
Souk Smata
Souk des Teinturiers
Ben Youssef Madrasa
Majorelle Gardens

Landmarks
Saadian Tombs
Rick's Café

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Linda
March 20th, 2026
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The tour had its ups and downs. The highlights would include- the Riads located in the old part of the cities we...
The tour had its ups and downs. The highlights would include- the Riads located in the old part of the cities we visited provided an authentic Moroccan experience. The Riad in Rabat was exceptional and the staff there were very helpful and accommodating. A couple accommodations ( Chefchaouen and Ait Benhaddou) were not of the standard expected. The desert experience should not be missed! Thanks to our drivers Yassine, Said, Imad, for their safe and friendly service to our destinations. A special thanks to Yassine for his commentary on places along our journey. Local guides in Meknes, Fez, and Marrakech were very knowledgeable and provided an excellent experience. The trip did not start off well with no local guides in Casablanca and Rabat, although that was on our itinerary. It should be clear that the drivers, are not guides, and although “included” activities are listed, it became our responsibility to do some of them on our own. This was not my understanding of a “fully guided” trip. Communication between the client (me), the company (Desertbrise), and the driver, was the most unsettling part of the trip. On a daily basis, I had to check and confirm with the driver that our itinerary would be carried out. The company should have provided us with a list of our accommodations prior to the start of our trip. I asked a couple of times and never received. Upon entry to Morocco, the customs officer asked us where we were staying..I had no idea! He insisted and finally after showing him our tour voucher, he reluctantly let us in to the country. Not a good way to start the trip. The first two days of the trip were unguided and upsetting. Things did improve after the company sent out Hakeme to address our concerns. Also, we signed up for a “group” tour and days before our trip we were asked to pay extra money because the trip was now “private”. That is not good business practice. Communication between the customer and the company, with regards to the itinerary and what activities are included, and increased trip fees, were the main issues for my rating.Show more
Traveled in February 2026
Reply from: Desertbrise Travel
Hello Linda, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We genuinely value all reviews, as they help us improve and better understand our guests’ experiences. I’d like to acknowledge that while some of your points are valid and already noted in our internal reports, there are also aspects of your review that seem influenced by the concern around the additional charge. I completely understand how unexpected costs can feel personal and affect the overall perception of a trip—this is a very natural reaction. At the same time, it’s important to consider the broader context. Joining a trip midway can sometimes create differences in expectations versus the original structure of the experience. Our intention is always to be as transparent and fair as possible, and we regret if this was not fully aligned in your case. Please know that your comments have been taken seriously, and we are actively working on improvements where needed. Guest satisfaction is very important to us, and every piece of feedback contributes to refining our service. We truly hope there may be another opportunity in the future to welcome you again and provide you with a much better experience that reflects the standards we aim to deliver. Warm regards,
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Do you pick-up and drop off at the airport on the first and last days? Day 1 we would arrive at 10:45 am so out by 11:30am. In which cities do we get a Local guide. Many of the descriptions make it sound like we would be wandering on our own. Are entrance fees to all the attractions included ? Are Breakfasts and dinners included? Accommodations are not listed?
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- Desertbrise TravelOperator•Written January 2026
  Yes, airport pick-up and drop-off are included.
  On Day 1, we will meet you at the airport after your arrival at 10:45 am (approximately 11:30 am exit time). On the last day, a private transfer to the airport will be arranged according to your departure time.
  
  This is not a self-guided tour. You will be accompanied throughout the trip by a private English-speaking driver. In addition, licensed local guides are included in the Imperial Cities:
  
  * Casablanca (Hassan II Mosque)
  * Rabat
  * Fes
  * Marrakech
  
  If you would like a local guide in any other city, this can be arranged upon request.
  
  Entrance fees to all monuments and attractions mentioned in the itinerary are included, including the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca and historical sites in Fes and Marrakech.
  
  Accommodation is included for all 11 nights in carefully selected riads and hotels, based on double occupancy. Accommodation category (standard, superior, or luxury) can be customized according to your preference.
  
  Daily breakfasts are included throughout the trip. Dinners are included only during the desert camp stay. Lunches and dinners in cities are not included, giving you the freedom to choose restaurants (recommendations will be provided)
- J
  Jill
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  Approximately how much cash will we need for dinners/lunch and what type of currency should we bring. Are credit cards widely accepted?
- Desertbrise TravelOperator•Written January 2026
  For lunches and dinners in cities (which are not included), we recommend budgeting approximately:
  
  Lunch: €8–15 per person
  Dinner: €12–20 per person
  
  For two adults, this usually comes to around €30–50 per day for meals, depending on restaurant choice. Bringing a little extra is always useful for small purchases or tips.
  
  The local currency is the Moroccan Dirham (MAD). We recommend bringing euros or US dollars and exchanging them upon arrival. Your driver can assist you with a reliable exchange office. ATMs are widely available in cities and major towns.
  
  Credit cards are accepted in most hotels, riads, and higher-end restaurants. However, many local restaurants, cafés, and small shops accept cash only. Visa and Mastercard are the most commonly accepted cards.
  
  For comfort, we recommend carrying a mix of cash (in dirhams) and a credit card.
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  Jill
  Traveler•Written February 2026
  Where do I find the driver at the airport?
- Desertbrise TravelOperator•Written February 2026
  You will find the driver waiting at the airport holding a sign with your name on it.

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