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Uncover the magic of Morocco - from shimmering deserts to ancient medinas and snow-capped peaks. Enjoy exclusive savings when you book your 2026 Majestic Morocco journey today.
Experience the best Morocco has to offer on these 9 days private touring experience staying in 4 or 5-, or 5-star deluxe accommodations, including boutique Riads. You travel round trip from Casablanca.
The cities of Rabat and Meknes are full of highlights, yet compact enough to see in one day. Visit the Kasbah of the Udayas and Meknes’ spectacular medina and enjoy the exotic yet relaxed atmosphere of these imperial cities before a guided tour gives you a close look at the Roman ruins of Volubilis.
The medieval capital, Fes is a Morocco favorite and home to the country’s largest royal palace. You’ll also visit the world’s first established university, Al-Karouine and get an insight into what makes Fes a haven for Morocco’s artists and craftsmen.
Head for the mountains further inland where cedar forests surround charming ski lodges (yes, you can ski on the edge of the Sahara!). See more of the local villages and get a view of Morocco that’s very different to the major cities. Enjoy a stunning sunset at Merzouga, where you’ll overnight.
An oasis in more ways than one, stop at Tinghir, located in the High Atlas Mountains. You’ll also visit Todra Gorge before staying overnight at Ouarzazate, center of Morocco’s film industry. You’ll even visit the local studios, where Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator and episodes of Game of Thrones grace a prestigious list of credits.
The name Marrakech stirs to mind Morocco’s romantic reputation and with good reason. Visit the traders, snake charmers, musicians and fortune tellers of Jemaa el Fna Square, the Koutoubia Minaret, Bahia Palace and the Saadian Tombs. Then roam the souks (Moroccan markets) for that perfect souvenir. Marrakech has so much to offer, you’ll enjoy an additional morning here before your return to Casablanca.
Highlights
From ancient ruins to mountain sunsets, and Marrakech’s vibrant souks, this private-guided journey reveals Morocco’s diverse beauty in unforgettable ways.
Departures
From Casablanca:
Departs Daily*
*Trip does not operate 20 December to 10 January
Trip Includes
- Private arrival and departure airport transfers
- Private round trip 4x4 transfers Merzouga to your desert camp
- 1 night deluxe accommodation in Rabat
- 2 nights deluxe accommodation in Fez
- 1 night deluxe accommodation in Merzouga
- 1 night deluxe accommodation in Ouarzazate
- 2 nights deluxe accommodation in Marrakech
- 1 night deluxe accommodation in Casablanca
- Transportation by private, modern vehicle
- Services of an English-speaking driver
- Private city tour of Rabat
- Private-guided tour of Volubilis including local guide (1 -1.5 hours)
- Private tour of Meknes
- Private-guided half day tour of Fez including local guide
- Sunset or sunrise camel ride
- Walk at Todra Gorge
- Private tour of Ouarzazate & Ait Ben Haddou with optional film studio visit
- Private-guided half day tour of Marrakech including local guide
- Private half day city tour of Casablanca
- All government taxes
- 8 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Trip Excludes
- Travel insurance
- International, domestic airfare & airfare taxes
- Meals and beverages not explicitly listed as included
- Gratuities
- Optional excursions
- Items of a personal nature
- Visa fees, if applicable
Summary
Terms and Conditions
Prices are "from" per person based on twin/double share accommodation and for travel in low season. Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply. Limited seat/spaces and all pricing is subject to change and availability. Rates for single or triple travellers are available on request - please inquire.
Upon arrival in Casablanca, and proceeding through immigration customs formalities, after collecting your baggage and before leaving the area check the terminal exit number (there are only 1 and 2) our representative is waiting for you outside of your terminal, a big welcome before you are transferred along the coastline to Rabat for overnight.
Riad Zyo
Located near the beach and the marina, Riad Zyo contrasts Moroccan craftmanship with light. The patio is open to the sky and a spectacular palm grove upstairs faces a glass walkway. The Hammam is in white marble, tadelakt and turquoise zelliges. Each room has air conditioning, satellite television, a telephone, an individual safe and an internet connection. The serene Riad Zyo has a beautiful terrace with solarium, conducive to relaxation.
After breakfast, you will be met at your hotel for a short tour of the capital of Morocco, Rabat. You will enjoy a short walk of the Mohammed V Mausoleum. Mosaics rise from the marble floor to a ceiling of gold leaf and hand-carved cedar wood, while the three ground-floor tombs are carved from white onyx. Next to the Mausoleum is Le Tour Hassan (the Hassan Tower), which is the towering minaret of the Hassan Mosque, which began construction in 1195. The morning ends with a visit to the Kasbah of the Udayas, Rabat's medina. This is the fortification constructed on a mountain, overlooking the ocean. The Kasbah was constructed during the realm of the Almohads. Inside the Kasbah one can come across Andalusian gardens full of orange trees, flowers and palms. We drive to Fez via Meknes and Volubilis. Once arrive in the region, we'll be able to explore the Roman Ruins and the sacred town of Moulay Idriss. A walk around the impressive Roman city site, then you will have some time to see where Morocco's first Arab conquerors settled, in the small, sacred town of Moulay Idriss. Then off to Meknes where you can explore an afternoon some of this Imperial city's sights and continue to Fes for overnight.
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Breakfast
Barcelo Fes
The Barceló Fes Medina hotel was created as a haven of peace in the heart of the Medina. The hotel is situated within the Imperial City of Fez, Morocco's first imperial city, which has been declared a world heritage site by UNESCO. The hotel combines comfort and functionality which can be seen in its modern rooms decorated in a contemporary style with designer furniture. Barceló Fes Medina hotel has a business centre, a health and beauty centre, a spa with a fantastic Hammam (Turkish bath), a swimming pool, free Wi-Fi connection and the magnificent international restaurant Azahar, where you can also sample a typical Moroccan dinner.
This morning you will be met at your hotel for a guided city tour of the spiritual capital of Morocco, Fes. The first stop of the morning is a visit to the entrance of the biggest royal palace in Morocco. This palatial complex rests in the center of the Fes El-Jedid area and is surrounded by high walls with an intricate and elaborately decorated gateway that is permanently closed. The doors are bronze but they shine like gold. Now it is closed to the public, although the king of Morocco still uses the complex when he visits Fes. You then continue the tour with a panoramic view of the medina, before venturing to the heart of the largest old medina in the world. The medieval centre of Fez, the Medina (market), has not changed for centuries. Its narrow alleys house hundreds of merchants and craftsmen selling a range of products such as dates, fish, spices, copper urns, carpets and musical instruments. One of the most interesting sites in Fez is the Leather Souq and the oldest leather tannery in the world. The tannery dates back at least nine centuries. In the medina you will visit the Jamaa Al-Karaouine (the world’s first established university) and a Medersa (a Koranic school). You will also visit the tannery, clay workshops, artisan quarters, and souks. Overnight at the hotel.
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Breakfast
Barcelo Fes
The Barceló Fes Medina hotel was created as a haven of peace in the heart of the Medina. The hotel is situated within the Imperial City of Fez, Morocco's first imperial city, which has been declared a world heritage site by UNESCO. The hotel combines comfort and functionality which can be seen in its modern rooms decorated in a contemporary style with designer furniture. Barceló Fes Medina hotel has a business centre, a health and beauty centre, a spa with a fantastic Hammam (Turkish bath), a swimming pool, free Wi-Fi connection and the magnificent international restaurant Azahar, where you can also sample a typical Moroccan dinner.
Leaving Fez this morning, we drive through the Middle Atlas into the south with a break in the quiet French built alpine resort town of Ifrane, we continue our journey while we enjoy the views of verdant cedar forests, volcanic mountains, wind-swept plains, spectacular gorges, and stony desert. We travel along the marvelous oasis of the Ziz Valley before arriving Erfoud, the port of entry to the Saharan dunes and sits at the southern end of the Ziz Oasis. Known by the name of 'the Gate of Sahara Desert', it was built new by the French around 1920's as a French administrative outpost and Foreign Legion stronghold. This frontier town on the Algerian border has a definite Wild West (in this case, Wild South) feel to it. Fossilized bathtubs and moist, sweet dates are its current claims to fame, though it was once the end of the road and then overland to Merzouga, the heart of the desert, and serf the sandy sea on a powerful 4 WD Land Rover. Dinner and overnight at the desert Camp.
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Breakfast, Dinner
Madu Luxury Camp
The bivouac has 8 typical Berber tents all with en-suite bathroom with hot water, a separate tent which is the restaurant and a lovely corner covered with Moroccan carpets where you can relax and admire the milky way...
Enjoy an early morning sunrise camel ride along the golden sand dunes in Merzouga. Return to for breakfast before driving to Tinghir via Rissani and Tinjdad. Tinghir is a gorgeous, 40km oasis, which boasts one of the largest palm groves in the country. Enjoy walking at the famous Todra Gorge, a 300m wall, carved deep into the High Atlas Mountains. Leave Tinghir heading to Dades and its charming valley. Stop there to take pictures then continue along to Kelaat M'Gouna, a large village famous for cultivating roses. Expect to find many fine, rose-infused products there. Transfer to Ouarzazate, also known as 'Morocco's Hollywood,' for dinner and overnight.
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Breakfast, Dinner
Dar Chamaa
Dar Chamaa is situated in the Ouarzazate Palm Grove with views of the Atlas Mountains. It has an outdoor swimming pool with a terrace area that is surrounded by sun loungers and palm trees. The hotel is 15 minutes from Ouarzazate Airport and 3 km to the city center. For guests arriving by car, free private parking is available on site.
Enjoy the city tour of Ouarzazate, beginning with the Taourirt Kasbah. The latter is considered one of the most beautiful Kasbahs in the country and the film studios (optional visit), where some of the most famous desert landscapes are being shot. Continue to the spectacular fortress of Ait Ben Haddou, the iconic landscape immortalized in films such as, Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator. Leave Ait Ben Haddou crossing the High Atlas Mountains via the magnificent Tiz In Tichka pass (2262m) to Marrakech for overnight.
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Breakfast
Longue Vie Hotel Marrakech
Perfectly located just 10 minutes from the airport and 10 minutes to many of the main sights in Marrakech, Longue Vie Hotel is perfect for exploring the city. Experience a mix of contemporary chic meets retro. Relax in one of the hotels 90 rooms, tempt your taste buds at the Campino restaurant or the Roof Top Lounge or enjoy the piano bar - there are plenty of options for all.
After breakfast, enjoy the city tour of Marrakesh, the “Red City”, a majestic place filled with palaces, gardens, markets, and mosques. Upon arrival, you will first stand by the Koutoubia Mosque with its 282 ft minaret, an architectural landmark dating back to the late 12th century. You will continue to the 19th century stunning Bahia palace and discover the intricate work done by the local artisans to decorate this splendid home built by a powerful Vizir for his Harem. The building includes one hundred and fifty rooms, countless courtyards and interior gardens, a veritable labyrinth of corridors, a Koranic school, hammams, a harem, stables. From there we will start exploring artisan quarters and the colorful Souks to interact with the real life of Marrakech people. Continue to Dar El Bacha Museum, built in 1910 and was the residence of Thami El Glaoui, named Pasha of Marrakech by Sultan Moulay Youssef in 1912. It is one of the medina's finest examples of Riad architecture, dripping with Moroccan Zellige (colorful geometric tilework), intricate white plasterwork and heavy carved cedar-wood lintels. Before sunset we will be strolling in the square of which the city is so famed, Jemaa El Fna, where hundreds of locals and tourists come to spend the end of the day watching jugglers, dancers, fortune tellers, story tellers and traditional musicians. After the tour, head to your hotel to freshen up. When you are ready, transfer to a local restaurant in the medina to enjoy a typical Moroccan dinner with entertainment. After the dinner, back to your hotel for overnight.
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Breakfast, Dinner
Longue Vie Hotel Marrakech
Perfectly located just 10 minutes from the airport and 10 minutes to many of the main sights in Marrakech, Longue Vie Hotel is perfect for exploring the city. Experience a mix of contemporary chic meets retro. Relax in one of the hotels 90 rooms, tempt your taste buds at the Campino restaurant or the Roof Top Lounge or enjoy the piano bar - there are plenty of options for all.
Day at leisure or wander on your own. You may want to sign in for one of the following optional activities: Retreat at a modern Berber-style villa and Cooking Class This retreat experience will start by a pickup from your hotel at 10:00AM by our English-speaking driver aboard a deluxe car for a 20-min. drive to the Valley of Ourika. Upon arrival at the entrance to the trail you will switch to a camel/donkey/mule -depending on availability- for transfer to the Bennounas Farm. A welcome drink is served by the Farm hosts, followed with a tour of the property that is surrounded by a spectacular décor with the Atlas Mountains in the background. Enjoy a 20-min. meditation under the tent or in the meditation room (yoga class optional upon request on your own expenses). Light lunch will be served. Swimming pool is available for use (if season permits) and fresh drinks are at your disposal (extra charge for alcohol drinks and wine) or enjoy a breathtaking walk in the surroundings. We will start to prepare for the cooking class at 4PM. First, we’ll pick up vegetables from the garden if season permits, then bring them to the kitchen to begin an immersed experience with the New York Times 3-stars Executive Chef. You will dine on the food you cooked. After dinner, witness the sunset on the terrace of the villa. Moroccan tea or coffee will be served. Return to your hotel. Traditional Hammam and Massage A hammam is a traditional Moroccan Spa. Historically, the hammam was a public bathhouse for the locals to clean off the dirt and grime invariably accumulated after traveling through the desert. Today, the hammam still serves this purpose for the locals, and is brought to a higher level for the tourists. In the hammam, you’ll be submerged by a complete relaxation experience within an authentic oriental décor where you’ll be listening to your own body in an atmosphere filled with water, oils, essences and perfumes. Enjoy a 30-min. scrub done by expert hands with black soap or soothing spices eliminating toxins from your body. After Hammam, sway to the massage room where you will experience a 30-min. traditional Moroccan massage to eliminate tensions and gain energy and vitality. A tea is served in the relaxing room before you leave. Cooking Class and Dinner At 4PM, you’ll be picked up at the hotel for a unique gastronomic experience, at The Bennounas Farm, in the Ourika Valley. The cooking class takes place on the terrasse of a modern Berber-style villa, in a spectacular setting with the Atlas Mountains in the background. The 3-stars New York Times Chef Azzeddine Bennouna and his wife Marie will greet you in their property where you will discover the secrets of the Moroccan cuisine. The food you prepared will be served for dinner with a glass of wine. This activity includes a tour of the property with picking fresh produces from the garden if season permits; a traditional welcome tea session; a bread making demonstration done by a native Berber woman; and the preparation of a Moroccan dish. While the food is cooking, you are welcome to jump in the pool -if season permits! After dinner, back to your hotel for overnight.
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Breakfast
Longue Vie Hotel Marrakech
Perfectly located just 10 minutes from the airport and 10 minutes to many of the main sights in Marrakech, Longue Vie Hotel is perfect for exploring the city. Experience a mix of contemporary chic meets retro. Relax in one of the hotels 90 rooms, tempt your taste buds at the Campino restaurant or the Roof Top Lounge or enjoy the piano bar - there are plenty of options for all.
After breakfast, we will assist you to the airport for your return flight.
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