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Morocco's Imperial Cities & the Sahara Desert - 13 Days

13 days
Start and end in Casablanca
4.5 (24 reviews)

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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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, Italian, French, Spanish
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Casablanca

    Casablanca

    Optional Activities

    • Visit United Nations Square
    • Visit Mohamed V Square
    • Explore Central Market
    • Visit Habous Quarter and view Royal Palace
    • Visit Hassan II Mosque
    Landmarks
    Hassan II Mosque
    Mohamed V Square
    Central Market
    Habous Quarter
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Casablanca to Meknes to Volubilis to Fez

    Casablanca to Meknes to Volubilis to Fez
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Meknes Medina
    • Visit Ville Impériale (Imperial City) in Meknes
    • Visit Volubilis UNESCO World Heritage Site and Roman ruins
    • Explore Fez medina at nightfall
    Landmarks
    Volubilis
    Meknes Medina
    Ville Impériale (Imperial City)
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  3. Day 3

    Fez

    Fez
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • 6-hour guided tour of Fez el-Bali medina
    • Visit tanneries
    • Explore artisan workshops (metalworkers, dyers, woodworkers, silk weavers)
    • Visit mosques and madrasas (koranic schools)
    • Learn about Berber medicine traditions
    Landmarks
    Fez el-Bali
  4. Day 4

    Fez to Azrou to Ifrane to Erfoud to Merzouga

    Fez to Azrou to Ifrane to Erfoud to Merzouga
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Azrou and observe wild monkeys
    • Visit cedar tree trails in Azrou
    • Visit Ifrane and view alpine-style architecture
    • See stone statues and waterfalls in Ifrane
    • Visit Erfoud souq and collect local dates
    Landmarks
    Azrou
    Ifrane
    Erfoud
  5. Day 5

    Desert Camp

    Desert Camp
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Camel ride to desert campsite
    • Explore sand dunes
    • Sunset viewing
    • Stargazing
    • Dinner under the stars
    Landmarks
    Merzouga
    Sahara Desert
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  6. Day 6

    Desert to Rissani to Tinerhir

    Desert to Rissani to Tinerhir
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Camel ride from desert camp to Kasbah
    • 3-hour scenic hike through Todra palm groves and gorges

    Optional Activities

    • View sunrise over sand dunes
    • Visit Rissani market town
    • Explore Tinerhir
    Landmarks
    Rissani
    Oases and Palmeries
    Tinerhir
    Todra Gorges
    Ksar Asfalou
    Medersa Ikelane
  7. Day 7

    Tinerhir to Ouarzazate to Ait Benhaddou

    Tinerhir to Ouarzazate to Ait Benhaddou
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Ouarzazate filming sites
    • Quad bike adventure around Ouarzazate
    • Visit Kasar of Ait Benhaddou UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Walk to top of Kasbah for sunset
    Landmarks
    Ouarzazate
    Kasar of Ait Benhaddou
  8. Day 8

    Ait Benhaddou to Marrakesh via Tizi N'Tichka

    Ait Benhaddou to Marrakesh via Tizi N'Tichka
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • View Berber villages at Tizi N'Tichka pass
    • Explore Djemaa-el-Fna square
    • Enjoy evening food stalls and entertainment
    Landmarks
    Tizi N'Tichka Pass
    Djemaa-el-Fna
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Marrakesh

    Marrakesh
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • 6-hour guided tour of Marrakesh
    • Visit Bahia Palace
    • Visit Saadian Tombs
    • View Koutoubia Mosque (from outside)
    • Explore Djemaa El Fna
    Landmarks
    Bahia Palace
    Saadian Tombs
    Koutoubia Mosque
    Djemaa El Fna
  10. Day 10

    Marrakesh

    Marrakesh
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Majorelle Garden
    • Relax in a hammam (sauna, massage, cold pool)
    • Visit tanneries and watch leather dyeing process
    • Shop at medina souks for crafts and local foods
    • Return to Djemaa El Fna for evening entertainment and meal
    Landmarks
    Majorelle Garden
    Marrakesh Tanneries
    Medina Souks
  11. Day 11

    Marrakesh to Essaouira

    Marrakesh to Essaouira
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Essaouira medina
    • Shop at Galerie la Kasbah
    • Walk along the coast
    • Enjoy dinner with a view
    • Visit local café for live entertainment
    Landmarks
    Essaouira Medina
    Galerie la Kasbah
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Essaouira to Casablanca

    Essaouira to Casablanca
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Essaouira medina
    • Shop at Essaouira souks
    • Visit El Jadida and Portuguese cistern
    • Visit Church of Assumption in El Jadida
    • Stop in Azemour
    • Sightseeing in Casablanca
    • Farewell dinner at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    El Jadida Portuguese Cistern
    Church of Assumption
    Azemour
  13. Day 13

    Casablanca

    Casablanca

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Rating
4.5 (24 reviews)
Response time
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Response rate
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Tour ID: 246738

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    Moroccan Dirham
    Morocco
  • Plugs & Adapters

  • 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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    • For any tour departing before September 26th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 26th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Trek Desert Maroc. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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