Discovery of Morocco & Sahara

Discovery of Morocco & Sahara

11 DAYS — 10 NIGHTS
Merzouga 11 DAYS — 10 NIGHTS

Discovery of Morocco & Sahara

11 days · 10 nights

Imperial cities, Middle Atlas cedar forests, Merzouga desert by 4x4, Ouarzazate kasbahs, and extended time in Marrakech with Ourika and Essaouira excursions.

Arrival Casablanca

Day 1

Day 1

Day 1

Day 1

Arrival Casablanca

Arrival Casablanca

Airport meet-and-greet and transfer to hotel. Optional Corniche stroll. Overnight Casablanca.

Casablanca · Rabat · Meknes · Volubilis · Fes

Day 2

Day 2

Day 2

Day 2

Casablanca · Rabat · Meknes · Volubilis · Fes

Casablanca · Rabat · Meknes · Volubilis · Fes

Hassan II Mosque (exterior), Habous, Rabat royal sights and Oudayas Kasbah, Meknes Bab Mansour, Volubilis ruins — arrive Fes.

Fes city tour

Day 3

Day 3

Day 3

Day 3

Fes city tour

Fes city tour

Royal Palace (outside), medina, Al Karaouine, Nejjarine Museum, Chouara tanneries and souks. Overnight Fes.

Fes · Ifrane · Erfoud · Merzouga

Day 4

Day 4

Day 4

Day 4

Fes · Ifrane · Erfoud · Merzouga

Fes · Ifrane · Erfoud · Merzouga

Cross Middle Atlas via Ifrane, Azrou cedar forests and Midelt to Erfoud, then 4x4 to Merzouga for sunset over the dunes.

Merzouga · Erfoud · Ouarzazate

Day 5

Day 5

Day 5

Day 5

Merzouga · Erfoud · Ouarzazate

Merzouga · Erfoud · Ouarzazate

Morning 4x4 desert exploration, return via Erfoud to Ouarzazate — Kasbah Taourirt and optional film studios.

Ouarzazate · Marrakech

Day 6

Day 6

Day 6

Day 6

Ouarzazate · Marrakech

Ouarzazate · Marrakech

Cross the High Atlas through scenic valleys and Berber villages to Marrakech.

Marrakech city tour

Day 7

Day 7

Day 7

Day 7

Marrakech city tour

Marrakech city tour

Koutoubia, Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, souks and Jemaa el-Fna. Overnight Marrakech.

Ourika Valley & Setti Fatma

Day 8

Day 8

Day 8

Day 8

Ourika Valley & Setti Fatma

Ourika Valley & Setti Fatma

Excursion to Atlas foothills, waterfalls and Berber villages, return Marrakech.

Essaouira day trip

Day 9

Day 9

Day 9

Day 9

Essaouira day trip

Essaouira day trip

Coastal medina, Skala fortress and fishing port — return Marrakech.

Marrakech · Casablanca

Day 10

Day 10

Day 10

Day 10

Marrakech · Casablanca

Marrakech · Casablanca

Drive to Casablanca with city highlights — Hassan II Mosque (exterior), Habous and Corniche.

Departure Casablanca

Day 11

Day 11

Day 11

Day 11

Departure Casablanca

Departure Casablanca

Transfer to airport for homeward flight.

General Information

General Information

  • Accommodation in hotels as per program on bed & breakfast basis
  • Airport arrival and departure transfers with driver
  • Air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking driver at disposal according to the program
  • Local guides during visits (small groups) or tour guide (larger groups)
  • Sightseeing and visits as described in the program
  • Monument entrance fees as indicated in the program
  • VAT taxes and our full assistance
  • 4x4 transfers between Erfoud and Merzouga
  • Camel ride at Merzouga dunes