Tour Overview
An eleven-day circular grand tour that starts and ends in Marrakech, taking in Morocco's greatest cities and landscapes in one flowing itinerary. Head first to Casablanca and the Hassan II Mosque, then up to Rabat, Chefchaouen, and Fes for a full guided medina day. Continue south through the Middle Atlas to the Merzouga desert, ride camels to the camp, explore the dunes with nomad families, then drive back through the Todra Gorge, Dades Valley, and Aït Benhaddou before returning to Marrakech.
Tour Highlights
- Hassan II Mosque & Rabat imperial sites
- Chefchaouen Blue Pearl
- Full guided day in medieval Fes
- Barbary macaques in Azrou cedar forest
- Sunset camel trek at Erg Chebbi
- Aït Benhaddou UNESCO & Marrakech city tour
Day-by-Day Itinerary
1Day 1Arrival in Marrakech
Arrival in Marrakech
Airport transfer. Evening at Jemaa el-Fnaa Square.
2Day 2Marrakech → Casablanca → Rabat
Marrakech → Casablanca → Rabat
Drive to Casablanca and visit the Hassan II Mosque, then on to Rabat — Kasbah of the Oudaïas, Hassan Tower, Mausoleum of Mohammed V.
3Day 3Rabat → Chefchaouen
Rabat → Chefchaouen
Drive to the Blue City of Chefchaouen. Orientation walk through the blue medina and viewpoint visit.
4Day 4Chefchaouen → Fes
Chefchaouen → Fes
Drive to Fes. Arrive in the afternoon.
5Day 5Fes — Medina Tour
Fes — Medina Tour
Full day guided tour with a local Fes guide: medina, Royal Palace, tanneries, Al-Qarawiyyin, souks.
6Day 6Fes → Ifrane → Azrou → Merzouga
Fes → Ifrane → Azrou → Merzouga
Drive south through Ifrane, Azrou cedar forest (Barbary macaques), Midelt, and the Ziz Valley to Merzouga.
7Day 7Merzouga — Gnawa Music & Camel Trek
Merzouga — Gnawa Music & Camel Trek
Visit Khamlia (Gnawa music), meet Berber nomads, then mount camels for the sunset trek to the desert camp. Dinner and traditional music.
8Day 8Desert Camp → Rissani → Todra Gorge → Dades Valley
Desert Camp → Rissani → Todra Gorge → Dades Valley
Sunrise at the camp. Drive via Rissani souk and Tinghir to the Todra Gorge and Dades Valley. Overnight.
9Day 9Dades → Aït Benhaddou → Marrakech
Dades → Aït Benhaddou → Marrakech
Follow the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to Ouarzazate and the UNESCO Aït Benhaddou. Cross the Tizi n'Tichka pass back to Marrakech.
10Day 10Marrakech — City Tour
Marrakech — City Tour
Full guided day: Majorelle Garden, Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, Koutoubia Mosque, and the souks of the medina.
11Day 11Marrakech — Departure
Marrakech — Departure
Free morning. Transfer to Marrakech airport.
Photo Gallery
Free cancellation up to 48h before