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10 Days Marrakech & Sahara Desert Tour

10 Days Marrakech, Sahara, Fez Tour

Duration: 10 days / 9 nights
Pick-up : Marrakech
Drop-off : Casablanca

Tour Description

This tour brings together history, nature, and culture all in one journey. Start with guided tours of Marrakech's palaces, gardens, and souks. Cross the Atlas Mountains to the Sahara desert for camel trekking and stargazing. Explore the imperial city of Fes, its medina, and Roman ruins at Volubilis. Drive through the Rif Mountains to the blue city of Chefchaouen before ending in Casablanca via Rabat.

Places you'll visit

Tour Itinerary

Morning pickup from your accommodation. Start with a visit to Jardin Majorelle, the blue botanical garden designed by Yves Saint Laurent. Continue to the Saadian Tombs, a 16th-century royal burial site with intricate decoration. Lunch break in the medina at a local restaurant. Afternoon visit to Koutoubia Mosque, the largest mosque in Marrakech with its iconic 77-meter minaret. Evening free to explore Jemaa el-Fna square, with its food stalls, storytellers, and musicians. Overnight in a mid-range riad in Marrakech.
Morning pickup from your riad. Visit Le Jardin Secret, a restored 19th-century palace garden with Islamic and exotic sections. Then visit Bahia Palace (or alternatively El-Badii Palace), a 19th-century masterpiece of Moroccan architecture with ornate courtyards and mosaic work. Lunch break in the medina. Afternoon shopping experience in Marrakech medina, exploring the souks for spices, carpets, lanterns, ceramics, and leather goods. Evening free to explore more of Jemaa el-Fna or wander through the old medina at your own pace. Overnight in Marrakech.
Morning pickup. Drive over the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass (2,260 meters) through the High Atlas Mountains with stops for views and minerals. Guided tour of Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou (UNESCO site). Continue to Ouarzazate. Visit Taourirt Kasbah. Overnight in Ouarzazate.
Wake up, breakfast, morning pickup. Drive through Dades Gorge with scenic stops. Hike in Todra Gorge (400m high cliffs). Continue through Tinghir and palm groves to Merzouga. Late afternoon: camel trek (1.5 hours) across Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset. Dinner, Berber music, and stargazing at desert camp. Overnight in desert camp.
Sunrise over the dunes. Breakfast at camp. Visit Khamlia village for Gnawa music. Meet nomad families. Visit the lake near Merzouga (season permitting). Optional quad biking or sandboarding. Second camel trek at sunset. Dinner, stargazing. Overnight in desert camp.
Early morning camel ride back. Drive through Ziz Valley with panoramic stops. Lunch in Midelt. Continue through cedar forests of Ifrane. Stop at the Barbary ape forest. Arrive in Fes evening. Overnight in a riad in the old Fes medina.
Morning pickup. Full day guided tour: Al Quaraouiyine University, Bou Inania Madrasa, Chouara Tannery, Attarine Museum, Nejjariine Fountain. Walk through Fes el-Bali medina. Visit pottery and mosaic cooperatives. Shopping experience. Overnight in Fes.
Morning pickup. Drive to Meknes. Visit Bab Mansour, Heri es-Souani granaries, Moulay Ismail Mausoleum. Continue to Volubilis Roman ruins (UNESCO). Visit Moulay Driss Zerhoun. Return to Fes for sunset at Marinid Tombs. Overnight in Fes old medina.
Pick up from your riad. Drive through Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen (3.5-4 hours). Guided tour through the blue medina. Kasbah visit. Sunset at Mosque Bouzaafer for panoramic views over the blue city and Rif Mountains. Stay at an auberge in Chefchaouen.
Pick up from your auberge. Drive to Rabat. Visit Hassan Tower and the Mellah. Continue to Casablanca for drop off at your hotel or the airport.

Tour Languages

English
Arabic

What's Included

Transportation: Airport transfers (If tour day) and all transportation within the tour destination are provided.
Accommodation: Comfortable stays in Riads, Resorts, and Hotels during the tour.
All Entrance Fees: Admission fees to all attractions and landmarks are included.
Breakfast: Authentic Moroccan breakfast provided every day of the tour.
Dinner: Enjoy Moroccan cuisine at local restaurants and accommodations.
Bottled Water: Fresh bottled water is available at no extra charge.
Camel Trekking: Camel trekking included at sunset and sunrise.
Baby Crib: Available upon request.

What's excluded

International Airfare: Airfare and related expenses to and from Morocco are not included.
Travel Insurance: Participants should arrange their travel insurance for unforeseen events and emergencies.
Visa Fee: Fees for visa processing or entry permits are not included.
Lunch: Daily lunch during the tour is not included.
Extra Activities: Optional activities and excursions not mentioned in the itinerary (e.g., 4WD excursions, hot air balloon rides, spa services etc..) are the traveler's responsibility.
Personal Expenses: Expenses such as souvenirs, laundry, telephone calls, and additional activities beyond the itinerary are not covered.
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