Private Desert Tour
Private 9 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Marrakech
Discover Morocco on this private 9-day adventure from Marrakech. Cross the High Atlas Mountains, visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou, explore Atlas Studios and the Dades Valley, ride camels across the dunes of Merzouga, spend the night in a Sahara Desert camp, discover Fes with a local guide, visit Rabat and Casablanca, then return to Marrakech for a guided city tour, an authentic Moroccan cooking class and a relaxing hammam experience.
Highlights
Tour highlights
- Cross the High Atlas Mountains
- Visit Ait Ben Haddou UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Explore Atlas Studios in Ouarzazate
- Drive through the Rose Valley
- Walk through Todra Gorge
- Camel trekking in Erg Chebbi
- Overnight in a Sahara Desert camp
- Visit Ifrane and Cedar Forest
- Guided tour of Fes Medina
- Explore Rabat landmarks
- Visit Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca
- Guided tour of Marrakech
- Traditional Moroccan cooking class
- Relaxing hammam experience
Itinerary
Day by day
Day 1Day 1: Arrival to Marrakech airport (10 KM / 20 minutes drive without stops)
Upon your arrival in Marrakech Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your dedicated driver, marking the beginning of your exclusive 9-day private tour. Our journey commences by a transfer to your hotel/Riad. You have the remainder of the day free to enjoy exploring Marrakech. Overnight in Marrakech including bed and breakfast.
Accommodation: kech-hotel.ma (Confirmed)
Meals: No meals
Day 2Day 2: Marrakech, Ait-ben-Haddou Ksar, Rose valley, Dades valley (340 KM / 5.5 hours drive without stops)
Today we’ll travel to the Dades Valley via the High Atlas Mountains through the scenic Tizi n’Tichka pass. The landscape changes as we head south. We’ll arrive to Ait ben Haddou Ksar, the largest and oldest ksar in Morocco. It is a UNESCO heritage site. Several movies have been filmed here, like The Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, Game of Thrones and The Jewel of the Nile. Next stop will be in Ouarzazate, known as the African Hollywood to explore the Atlas studios before continuing to the Dades Valley via the Roses Valley. Overnight in dades valley including dinner and breakfast.
Accommodation : grand-canyon-lodge.com (Confirmed)
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 3Day 3: Dades valley, Todgha gorges, Merzouga (252 KM / 4 hours drive without stops)
After breakfast at your hotel we’ll head to the Todghra Valley and Gorges, passing through a lots of Ksours along the way. We’ll stop for a walk in the Todghra Gorges, considered the tallest and narrowest gorges in the country, then we will carry on toward Tinjdad, where you can have lunch. Continuing toward Merzouga. You will enjoy 1-hour camel ride through the golden dunes while admiring the beautiful view of the sun setting. You will spend the night of a lifetime under the light of thousands stars. Overnight in Camp including dinner and breakfast.
Accommodation: saharamagiccamp.com (Confirmed)
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 4Day 4: Merzouga, Ifrane, Fes (459 KM / 7 hours drive without stops)
In the morning, your camel guide will awaken you to enjoy the beauty of the spectacular sunrise over the sand dunes. After your breakfast in the middle of the dunes, you’ll ride your camels back to the village of Merzouga. Then we will start our journey to Fes driving through the Ziz valley, the cedar forest where with luck you will see some monkeys. Next stop will be Ifrane which is known as the Little Switzerland. We’ll arrive in Fes by the afternoon. Overnight in Fes including bed and breakfast.
Accommodation: www.darborj.com (Confirmed)
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5Day 5: Fes Guided Tour
After breakfast at your Riad, our local guide will pick you up at 09:00 AM and will take you on a full day of exploration into the oldest Medina of Morocco that dates back to the eight century. You’ll explore the narrow winding cobbled streets of the Medina, where donkeys are the main mode of transportation. Your tour will include historical sites of the Medina, including the University of Al Karaouine, the oldest university in the world, the Moulay Idriss mausoleum, the Nejjarine fountains, the famous tanneries, as well as the King’s Palace. Overnight in Fes inclduing bed and breakfast.
Accommodation: www.darborj.com (Confirmed)
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6Day 6: Fes, Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakech (533 KM / 6 hours drive without stops)
Today we will leave Fes and drive toward Marrakech via the expressway. Our first stop will be Rabat which the capital of Morocco. Here you will visit the main historical sites including the Oudaya Kasbah, the Mausoleum of Mohamed V and Hassan tower, the minaret of incomplete mosque. After that we will make our way to Casablanca where you will visit the iconic Hassan II mosque which is the largest mosque in Morocco built along the Atlantic Ocean. You can enjoy a delightful lunch by the seaside. We will then continue our journey driving to Marrakech. We'll schedule periodic stops to offer you the opportunity to take a break till we reach the red city in the evening. Overnight in Marrakech including bed and breakfast.
Accommodation: medinacharme.com/eng (Confirmed)
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7Day 7: Marrakech Guided Tour
After breakfast at your Riad, our local guide will take you on a journey to explore Marrakech . By immersing yourself in the red city. Your tour will include the Bahia Palace, the Saadienne tombs, the koutoubia mosque, Jamaa el Fna Square, the Majorelle garden and Ben Youssef Medrasa. Walking through the souks, you’ll enjoy the sights and sounds of Marrakech. After sundown, we suggest you walk to Jamaa el Fna, the main square in the old city that comes alive at night with snake charmers, storytellers, merchants and people from all over the world.
Accommodation: medinacharme.com/eng (Confirmed)
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8Day 8: Cooking Class and Hammam in Marrakech
Today you will have a cooking class with a local family in Marrakech where you will learn how to make authentic Moroccan dishes and you will enjoy lunch with them. The course will last about 3/4 hours. In the evening you will have a free time to pamper yourselves in a Hammam.
Accommodation: medinacharme.com/eng (Confirmed)
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9Day 9: Departure to Marrakech Airport (10 KM / 20 minutes drive without stops)
Today we will transfer you to the airport of Marrakech at your flight time and the end of our services.
Meals : Breakfast What's Included? Private Transportation aboard a comfortable • andair-conditioned 17-seater mini bus Pick up from the airport of Marrakech • Drop off at the airport of Marrakech • English speaking driver/guide • English speaking local guides in Fes and Marrakech • Fuel for the entire tour • All nights accommodations as stated above • Camel trekking in the Sahara Desert • Free stops when you want • What's Not Included? Lunches & Drinks • Travel insurance • Tips • All what is not stated in the included section •
Inclusions
Included and not included
Included
- Private air-conditioned transportation
- English-speaking driver/guide
- Local guide in Fes
- Local guide in Marrakech
- Marrakech airport pick-up
- Marrakech airport drop-off
- Fuel
- 8 nights accommodation
- Camel trekking
- Daily breakfasts
- Two dinners
- Free photo stops
Not included
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Travel insurance
- Tips
- Personal expenses
- Anything not mentioned in the included section
FAQ
Tour questions
Is this a private tour?
Yes, this is a fully private Morocco desert tour.
Are local guides included?|Yes, professional local guides are included in Fes and Marrakech.
Is camel trekking included?|Yes, camel trekking in Merzouga is included.
Does the tour include a cooking class?|Yes, a traditional Moroccan cooking class with a local family is included on Day 8.
Is the hammam experience included?|The itinerary includes free time for a hammam experience on Day 8.
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