Plan my tripOur most complete journey through Morocco. Land in Casablanca, take in white imperial Rabat and Phoenician Asilah on the way to Tangier, cross the Rif to the blue city of Chefchaouen and spend a full day in Fez. Continue over the Middle Atlas to Erfoud on the edge of the great Sahara, with a free day in the desert, then follow the Gorges of Todgha and the Kasbah Route to Ait Benhaddou and Ouarzazate. After a full day in Marrakech, head for the Atlantic: the argan plantations on the road to Essaouira, the pottery market of Safi, an oyster boat trip in Oualidia and a last night in El Jadida.
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Ait Benhaddou
Marrakech
Arrival at Casablanca International Airport. Meet and greet, then transfer to your hotel. Depending on arrival time, enjoy a first orientation walk of the city or relax at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay in Casablanca.
Breakfast at the hotel. Discover iconic Casablanca with a city tour of its Art Deco buildings, Dar El Baida, Mohammed V Square, Anfa district, and the Hassan II Mosque. Continue to Rabat, Morocco's white imperial capital, to visit the Oudaya Kasbah, Mohamed V Mausoleum, and Hassan Tower. Travel on to Asilah, founded in Phoenician times, before arriving in Tangier for hotel check-in, dinner, and overnight stay.
Breakfast at the hotel. Start with a panoramic city tour, then head through the Rif Mountains to the blue city of Chefchaouen, one of Morocco's most photographed spots. Continue to Ouazzane, renowned for its spiritual ties to Sufism, before arriving in Fez for hotel check-in, dinner, and overnight stay.
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a full day tour of Fez, considered the centre of Islam in Morocco. It is the intellectual and religious capital of the country. Begin with a panoramic view from one of the hills surrounding the city, then visit the bronze doors of the Royal Palace and walk into the medina to visit Medersas, the centre of Koranic studies. Explore the workshops in the artisan neighbourhoods. Walk along the broad Boulevard of Mohamed V and stroll through the endless streets of the world's largest medina. After the visit, return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Fez.
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart through the gentle mountains of the Middle Atlas, until you reach the city of Midelt, known for its apple cultivation. Continue along a beautiful route and view Berber life first hand. Arrive in Erfoud, at the edge of the great Sahara desert. Tonight, you have the opportunity to spend the night in a Berber Jaima Camp of your choice in the dunes of the Sahara. Dinner and overnight stay in Erfoud.
Breakfast. Free day in the desert for relaxation or optional activities (camel ride, sandboarding, quad).
Breakfast at the hotel. Today, visit the captivating Gorges of Todgha, and the Dades Valley, to experience the natural wonders of this unique landscape. Pass by ancient fortresses of red abode and lush oases before arriving at the small Berber town of Kalaat M'Gouna, famous for its roses and perfumes. Continue to Ouarzazate, a desert city and enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel. Embark on a visit to the Kasbah of Taourirt, the former residence of the Pacha Glaoui called the Lord of the Atlas Region. Continue to the majestic Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. This Kasbah, dotted with crenellated towers, is considered one of the most beautiful in the country and has often been a filming location for movies. In the afternoon, depart across the High Atlas mountains en route to Marrakech. Arrive in Marrakech, and spend the rest of the day exploring at your leisure. Dinner and overnight stay in Marrakech.
Breakfast at the hotel. Today, embark on an eye-opening tour of the wonders of Marrakech, starting with the Minaret of the Koutoubia, from the 13th century and the spiritual centre of Marrakech. Visit the Palace of the Bahia, the residence of the old vizir, and known for its intricate tile and wood carving decoration. Discover how spices and argan oil are made in a local school before you head to the Jamaa el Fna square home to the bustling souks, so typical of the city and full of fruit vendors and stalls selling wicker baskets. Dinner and overnight stay in Marrakech.
Breakfast at your hotel. Drive to Essaouira with a short stop half way to see the famous plantation of argan — maybe we can see goats climbing their favorite meals. Visit Essaouira with the grandiose ramparts and mellah. Free time. Overnight at your hotel.
Breakfast at your hotel. Drive to Safi city, a short orientation of the famous pottery market. Continue to Oualidia, boat trip to see oysters and have a swim if you love to, then El Jadida city hotel.
Departure to Casablanca airport.
A city tour of Casablanca's Art Deco buildings, Dar El Baida, Mohammed V Square, the Anfa district and the Hassan II Mosque, then Rabat for the Oudaya Kasbah, the Mohamed V Mausoleum and the Hassan Tower, and on to Asilah.
A panoramic view from one of the hills surrounding the city, the bronze doors of the Royal Palace, the Medersas, the workshops in the artisan neighbourhoods and the endless streets of the world's largest medina.
The captivating Gorges of Todgha and the Dades Valley, past ancient fortresses of red abode and lush oases to Kalaat M'Gouna, famous for its roses and perfumes.
The Kasbah of Taourirt, the former residence of the Pacha Glaoui called the Lord of the Atlas Region, then the majestic Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
The Minaret of the Koutoubia, the Palace of the Bahia, a local school where spices and argan oil are made, and the Jamaa el Fna square with its bustling souks.
A short stop half way to see the famous plantation of argan — maybe we can see goats climbing their favorite meals — then Essaouira with the grandiose ramparts and mellah, and free time.
A short orientation of the famous pottery market in Safi, then a boat trip in Oualidia to see oysters — and a swim if you love to.
Take a 4x4 all-terrain vehicle to reach the high dunes of Merzouga. Admire the magical sunset and spend the night in a typical Berber Jaima Camp, with a traditional dinner included.
A free day in the desert for relaxation or optional activities: camel ride, sandboarding, quad.
These are our featured stays for this tour. Hotel allocation depends on availability and seasonality, so you may be assigned any hotel from our selection.
Featured riad · MarrakechFrom $2,099
11 nights' accommodation in Charm-category hotels and riads along the route.
Hotel allocation depends on availability and seasonality — you may be assigned any hotel from our selection, always of the same or a higher category.
All hotels rated 4+ by our travellersPick a date below and reserve your place. No payment is taken now — we confirm availability and send your invoice within 24 hours.
Extend your stay with additional nights before or after the tour, in Casablanca or Marrakech.
Travel exclusively with your own party, with a private guide and private services throughout the trip.
Unbeatable fares as standard — and if you find a better price for the same trip elsewhere, we'll match it within 24 hours.
Our local trip designers work hand in hand with partners on the ground to build perfectly balanced itineraries, full of authentic experiences for small groups.
Every detail of your trip is planned and booked by experts, with support on hand throughout your journey.
Mohamed guides our journeys through Morocco. He has also led Morocco itineraries for international tour operators, where travellers named him personally in five-star public reviews. Their words, not ours:
The best tour guide I have ever traveled with. His deep knowledge of Moroccan history, culture and geography made every day both educational and enjoyable.
He added texture and depth to our experience with his heartfelt personal stories, which both educated and brought meaning to many of the sites we visited.
He not only showed us this beautiful country, he made sure we were safe, welcomed us as warmly as a family member and ensured that we had a fully immersive experience. He was knowledgeable, accommodating and patient.
He went out of his way to show us places that gave us the flavor of Morocco, not just the tourist spots. I highly recommend this tour, but it wouldn't have been the same with a different guide.
Mohamed rose to the occasion in dealing with a difficult situation, although it was completely outside of his control — he took it upon himself to rectify it, often on his own personal time.
When I asked Mohammed for recommendations for hammams, hot air balloon experiences and famous hotels in Marrakech, he was very nice, kind and patient in responding and suggesting different places.
The tour guide Mohamed Mahfod, with his extensive knowledge of his country and culture, made the best he could to make us feel welcomed to his country and to leave with the desire to come back for more.
Excerpts from public Trustpilot reviews of tours Mohamed guided, quoted with his permission.
No — this is a land-only package. The tour begins with your arrival at Casablanca International Airport and ends with your departure transfer, and you book your own flights. We're happy to advise on which arrival and departure times work best with the itinerary.
Hotels are confirmed with bed & breakfast and dinners — ten breakfasts and eight dinners across the circuit. Lunches are not included, which keeps midday stops flexible.
Yes — on day 5 you can take a 4x4 all-terrain vehicle to reach the high dunes of Merzouga, admire the magical sunset and spend the night in a typical Berber Jaima Camp, with a traditional dinner included. It is an optional experience, so let us know in advance.
Day 6 is yours: a free day in the desert for relaxation or optional activities — camel ride, sandboarding or quad. These are arranged locally and are not part of the package price.
Visits and entrance fees are included for the Hassan II Mosque, the Oudaya Kasbah, the Mohammed V Mausoleum, the Hassan Tower, a Medersa in Fez, the Fez tanneries, the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, the Bahia Palace, the Koutoubia Mosque and the souks.
It isn't recommended for children under 8, as several road stages are quite long. The tour can however be run privately so that any age group can take part — contact us and we'll arrange it.
Because of the terrain and the nature of the excursions, the group departure isn't adapted for reduced mobility. A private version is possible, with a dedicated guide, an itinerary designed around easier-access routes and a pace set by you; a travelling companion must accompany the traveller at all times to help with vehicles and excursions. Contact us before booking so we can confirm your needs can be met.
Spring and autumn are the most comfortable. In July and August Morocco is hugely popular with local and international visitors, traffic can affect schedules and temperatures stay consistently high. During Ramadan and Eid al-Adha all planned activities go ahead as normal, but some shops, restaurants and services may close or keep reduced hours; these holidays follow the lunar calendar, so their dates shift each year.
You stay in the featured hotels of your chosen category, but allocation depends on availability and seasonality, so you may be assigned any hotel from our selection — always of the same or a higher category. Keep in mind that hotel classification isn't standardised worldwide, so criteria can differ from country to country.
The vehicle is unlikely to have Wi-Fi or on-board toilets, though rest stops are made on long stretches. We recommend buying a local SIM at the airport or installing an eSIM before travelling to stay connected.
