10 Days Private Desert and Imperial Cities Tour from Marrakech

Day 1: Marrakech – Arrival

Arrive in Marrakech, where your private driver will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel or riad.

Spend the day exploring Marrakech’s highlights, including:

• Jemaa el-Fnaa Square

• The bustling souks

• Iconic landmarks like Bahia Palace and Koutoubia Mosque

Overnight: Hotel or Riad in Marrakech

Day 2: Marrakech ➝ High Atlas Mountains ➝ Ait Ben Haddou ➝ Ouarzazate

Depart early from Marrakech and cross the High Atlas Mountains, passing through the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass.

Stop at Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and explore its historic alleys and architecture.

Continue to Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Africa,” visiting Taourirt Kasbah or local film studios.

Overnight: Hotel or Riad in Ouarzazate (Dinner included)

Day 3: Ouarzazate ➝ Skoura ➝ Dades Valley

Drive through the Skoura Oasis and Valley of Roses, famous for fragrant rose fields and traditional kasbahs.

Continue to Dades Valley, renowned for its dramatic rock formations and winding roads. Enjoy free time for walking and photography.

Overnight: Hotel or Riad in Dades Valley (Dinner & Breakfast included)

Day 4: Dades Valley ➝ Todra Gorge ➝ Merzouga Desert

Visit Todra Gorge, a spectacular canyon with towering cliffs. Travel through Berber villages and desert landscapes to reach Merzouga, the gateway to the Sahara.

Embark on a sunset camel trek through the Erg Chebbi dunes, followed by dinner and Berber music at your desert camp.

Overnight: Berber Desert Camp (Dinner & Breakfast included)

Day 5: Merzouga Desert Exploration

Wake up early for a Sahara sunrise and enjoy breakfast at the camp. Spend the day exploring the desert:

• Visit Khamlia Village, home to Gnawa music

• Optional 4×4 excursions to remote dunes and desert oases

• Meet Berber nomads and learn about desert life

Overnight: Berber Desert Camp (Dinner & Breakfast included)

Day 6: Merzouga ➝ Rissani ➝ Erfoud ➝ Ziz Valley ➝ Midelt

Ride camels back to Merzouga. Travel through Rissani, Erfoud, and the scenic Ziz Valley. Continue to Midelt in the Middle Atlas Mountains.

Overnight: Hotel or Riad in Midelt (Dinner & Breakfast included)

Day 7: Midelt ➝ Ifrane ➝ Cedar Forests ➝ Fes

Drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping in Ifrane, the “Switzerland of Morocco.” Explore the cedar forests and see the Barbary macaque monkeys.

Arrive in Fes, Morocco’s cultural and spiritual capital.

Overnight: Hotel or Riad in Fes (Dinner & Breakfast included)

Day 8: Fes – Full-Day Cultural Tour

Explore the historic city of Fes with a guided tour:

• Fes el-Bali Medina (UNESCO-listed)

• Traditional tanneries

• Al Quaraouiyine Mosque

• Madrasa Bou Inania

Optional: visit artisan workshops and local markets.

Overnight: Hotel or Riad in Fes (Dinner & Breakfast included)

Day 9: Fes ➝ Meknes ➝ Volubilis ➝ Chefchaouen

Depart Fes and visit Meknes, an imperial city with historical monuments. Explore the Roman ruins of Volubilis before traveling to Chefchaouen, the blue city.

Walk the picturesque streets of the medina and enjoy local cuisine.

Overnight: Hotel or Riad in Chefchaouen (Dinner & Breakfast included)

Day 10: Chefchaouen ➝ Rabat/Casablanca ➝ Departure

After breakfast, depart Chefchaouen for Rabat or Casablanca for your departure. Enjoy the scenic landscapes along the way and transfer to the airport for your flight.

Your 10-day Moroccan adventure concludes with unforgettable memories of desert, mountains, culture, and imperial cities.

What’s Included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle with experienced driver

• English-speaking driver/guide

• Accommodation: 9 nights in hotels, riads, and desert camp

• Camel trek in Merzouga desert (one camel per person)

• Breakfast and dinner (where mentioned)

• Pickup from Marrakech and drop-off at Rabat or Casablanca airport

What’s Not Included

• Lunches and drinks

• Entrance fees to monuments

• Optional guided tours in cities

• Tips (optional)

Who This Tour is For

This 10-day tour is perfect for travelers who want:

• A complete Moroccan experience with desert, mountains, and imperial cities

• Private travel at a comfortable pace

• Camel trekking and a night in a Berber desert camp

• Cultural immersion in Fes, Meknes, Marrakech, and Chefchaouen

• Adventure, photography, and authentic Moroccan hospitality