11-Day Imperial Cities & Sahara Desert Tour

Historic Rabat on an imperial cities Morocco journey

Tour Overview

Imperial cities, blue Chefchaouen, Erg Chebbi and the High Atlas in one private journey

Begin in Casablanca and travel through Morocco’s capital, the Rif Mountains and the historic north before exploring Fes with an official local guide. Continue across the Middle Atlas to the Erg Chebbi dunes for a camel experience and a Sahara camp night, then follow the road through Todra, Dades, Ait Benhaddou and the High Atlas to Marrakech before returning to Casablanca. The itinerary is private and can be adapted to your preferred pace, group size and travel style.

Private TransportPrivate air-conditioned vehicle, experienced driver-guide, airport transfers and support throughout the journey.

Guided HeritageOfficial local guides in Fes and Marrakech plus time for historic sites, medinas and cultural stops.

Sahara ExperienceCamel trek, Erg Chebbi dunes, desert dinner, campfire, traditional music and sandboarding.

Route

Casablanca · Rabat · Chefchaouen · Volubilis · Meknes · Fes · Ifrane · Azrou · Midelt · Merzouga · Todra · Dades · Ait Benhaddou · High Atlas · Marrakech · Casablanca

Tour Type

Private · Tailor-Made

Group Size

Solo · Couple · Small Group · Big Group · Family

Meals

9 breakfasts · 3 dinners

Included

Private air-conditioned vehicle and fuel throughout the tour
Experienced English-speaking driver-guide
Airport arrival and departure transfers
Pick-up and drop-off as arranged for the itinerary
Driver expenses and support throughout the route
24/7 personalized support during the trip
Highway, parking fees and applicable transportation taxes
Official local guides in Fes and Marrakech
9 breakfasts and 3 dinners
Overnight stays arranged throughout the itinerary
Private Sahara camp experience with ensuite facilities
Camel trek with a professional camel guide
Sandboarding in the Erg Chebbi dunes
Desert dinner, campfire and traditional music
Time for photographs, walks and selected cultural stops

Not Included

Discretionary tips and gratuities
Travel insurance
Flights
Personal expenses and optional activities not confirmed in advance

Tour Highlights

Highlights of the 11-day private Morocco journey

Discover Casablanca and Morocco’s capital, Rabat
Explore the blue streets of Chefchaouen
Visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis
Enjoy guided sightseeing in Fes and Marrakech
Travel through Ifrane, Azrou and the Middle Atlas
Ride camels across Erg Chebbi at sunset
Experience the Sahara beneath a star-filled sky
Enjoy dinner, traditional music and a campfire
Explore Todra and Dades Gorges
Visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Benhaddou
Cross the scenic High Atlas Mountains
Travel privately with personalized support

Travel Plan

11-Day Imperial Cities & Sahara itinerary

Casablanca Arrival

Meet your driver-guide on arrival in Casablanca. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy highlights such as Hassan II Mosque, the Corniche or the city center before a relaxed evening.

Casablanca · Rabat · Chefchaouen

Travel to Rabat to discover key historic landmarks including Hassan Tower, the Mohammed V Mausoleum area and the Kasbah of the Oudayas, then continue into the Rif Mountains toward Chefchaouen.

Chefchaouen · Volubilis · Meknes · Fes

Leave the blue city for the Roman ruins of Volubilis, continue to imperial Meknes for cultural landmarks, then travel on to Fes.

Fes City Tour with Official Guide

Explore Fes with an official local guide. Discover the medina, Bab Boujloud, traditional craft quarters, the tanneries, historic madrasas, souks and the Al Qarawiyyin area.

Fes · Ifrane · Azrou · Midelt · Merzouga

Cross the Middle Atlas through Ifrane and Azrou, continue via Midelt and the Ziz Valley, then approach the golden Erg Chebbi dunes near Merzouga for your first Sahara evening.

Merzouga · Sahara Experience

Explore the desert surroundings, then take a camel caravan across the Erg Chebbi dunes. Enjoy the sunset, desert hospitality, dinner, traditional music and a campfire beneath the stars.

Merzouga · Tinjdad · Todra Gorge · Dades

Wake for the Sahara sunrise, travel toward Tinghir and the dramatic Todra Gorge, then continue through oasis and kasbah landscapes to the Dades Valley.

Dades · Rose Valley · Skoura · Ouarzazate · Ait Benhaddou · Marrakech

Follow the Road of One Thousand Kasbahs through Rose Valley and Skoura, continue via Ouarzazate, visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Benhaddou and cross the High Atlas via Tizi n’Tichka to Marrakech.

Marrakech City Tour with Official Guide

Discover Marrakech’s historic architecture and vibrant medina with an official guide, including the Koutoubia area, palaces, souks and Jemaa el-Fna.

Marrakech · Casablanca

Enjoy time in Marrakech before the private drive to Casablanca. Depending on timing, explore Casablanca’s key landmarks and Atlantic waterfront.

Casablanca Departure

Enjoy your final morning according to your flight schedule, then transfer smoothly to Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport for departure.

Private & flexible: The itinerary can be adjusted according to arrival times, weather, local conditions, dietary requirements, prayer stops and your preferred travel pace.

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