8 or 10 Days Private Tour of Morocco; Imperial Cities, Atlas Mountains & Desert
Overview
We're a Berber family from south east Morocco and our history lies in the desert where we lived as nomads for many years. Our business is at the heart of our ambition; bringing you memorable experiences and Berber culture. Morocco and The Sahara have always been places of wonder for travellers so we started our company, offered work to nomadic children and gave them opportunities to study and become guides. We continue to support many families who live in the remote desert and other nomad children who weren't given the chance for a school education. We also provide jobs at the camp we built over 12 years ago. Our team is key to delivering magical experiences by sharing music, stories and the history of Berber culture and nomadic life beyond that of any textbook or travel guide. We offer a warm and heartfelt welcome to visitors from around the globe. By taking great pride in sharing our Kingdom we now have 610+ reviews on TripAdvisor from satisfied travellers. Let's plan your trip!
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle with English speaking driver/ guide
- Private, customisable trip
- Fes & Marrakech guided city tour. Camel Trekking with a guide
- 9x Breakfast
- 3x Dinner
- Accommodation included: 9 nights
- Entry/Admission - Moonlight Desert Camp
- Entry/Admission - Erg Chebbi Dunes
What to expect
Itinerary
Day 1: Moahmmed V Casablanca airport - Casablanca city. Night at the hotel.
Pass By: Casablanca, Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat
We will collect you from the airport and transfer you to your accommodation in Casablanca.
Day 1: Casablanca Mohammed V airport- Casablanca city. Night at the hotel
Total Duration: It is approximately 40 minutes from the airport to your hotel.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: We will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to the 3/4* hotel in Casablanca city.
Day 2: Casablanca - Meknes - Volubilis - Fes. Night at the hotel/ riad.
Stop At: Hassan II Mosque, Blvd Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah, Casablanca 20450 Morocco
Completed in 1993, its minaret is the world's tallest at 210 meters (689 ft), can hold up to 105, 000 worshipers including 25, 000 inside the mosque hall and another 80, 000 on the mosque's outside grounds.
The tour also includes a pause for pictures at Rick's Cafe; reminiscent of the bar made famous by Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman in the movie classic "Casablanca."
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Meknes Medina, Meknes Morocco
From Casablanca we will make the journey along the highway to explore Meknes which is one of the imperial cities and once the capital of Morocco under the rule of Moulay Ismail. The old city of Meknes is surrounded by thick ramparts.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Volubilis, Morocco
After visiting Meknes and eating lunch we will depart to visit the Roman ruins at Volubilis.
Day 2: Casablanca - Meknes - Volubilis- Fes. Night at the Riad.
Total Duration: 4-5 hours drive plus 2-3 hours for lunch and stops when needed.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight stay in a 3/4* riad in Fes.
Day 3: Fes tour. Night at the riad.
Stop At: Medina of Fez, Fes 30000 Morocco
After breakfast in your Riad, you will start exploring the oldest city in Morocco, walking in its alleys and small streets. Our time here starts by visiting the Royal Palace gate, the Jewish headquarter, the first Mellah ever built in Morocco, built during the 16th century. We will ensure that you visit all sites with cultural and historical interest including the famous Al Karaouine University, the oldest in the region, the Tanneries, the Attarine museum and Mulay Idriss mausoleum. After lunch, you will visit the tiles cooperative and then experience a wonderful panoramic view over the whole Medina of Fes.
There is no fee to enter the medina itself, but historic sites require entrance fees to be paid.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight stay in a 3/4* riad in Fes.
Day 4: Fes - Ziz Valley -Midelt - Erfoud - Merzouga - Erg Chebbi desert. Camel ride and night in the desert camp in the dunes.
Stop At: High Atlas, Morocco
Our journey to the desert will take us through the scenic slopes of the Middle Atlas Mountain Range.
First we take in the beauty of the cedar forests in the Middle Atlas and enter the world of the Berber people, as we pass many of the mountain villages. We pass by Ifrane, a charming ski resort and Azrou, an important handicraft center specialising in cedar woodwork.
There are many opportunities to stop for refreshment and comfort breaks and photography.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Midelt, Midelt, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
In Midelt, we stop for lunch and enjoy the unique backdrop of this town that is nestled in between the Middle and High Atlas Mountains.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Erfoud, Erfoud, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
We continue our drive towards the desert via the Ziz valley (one of the largest Oasis in Africa), through the town of Erfoud and a stop to enjoy the fossils and towards Merzouga.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Erg Chebbi Dunes, Morocco
Here we reach one of the highlights of your trip; the camel trek into the beautiful Erg Chebbi dunes and arrive at Moonlight Desert Camp for the evening of luxury camping.
Your luggage will be transferred to the camp via 4x4 so you are left to relax and enjoy your camel ride!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Moonlight Desert Camp, Erg Chebbi dunes near Merzouga, Taboumiatga Morocco, 52202, Morocco
As you settle into the camp and relax under a million stars, we prepare a fresh and delicious Berber dinner. After dinner, depending on the weather, we build a campfire where you will enjoy the authentic drum playing and sing the songs of the Berber, Toureg and southern Moroccans. You can climb to the top of the dunes, gaze up at the stars and even go sand boarding.
Day 4: Fes - Ziz Valley -Midelt - Erfoud - Merzouga - Erg Chebbi desert. Camel ride and night in the desert camp in the dunes.
Total Duration: 6-7 hours drive plus 2-3 hours for lunch and stops when needed
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Moonlight Desert Camp - luxury Berber desert camp.
Day 5: Merzouga - Rissani - Todra Gorges - Dades valley. Night at the hotel.
Stop At: Moonlight Desert Camp, Erg Chebbi dunes near Merzouga, Taboumiatga Morocco, 52202, Morocco
In the morning, you will have the opportunity to take some amazing pictures as the sun rises over the dunes. It is a unique and unforgettable event.
Our camels await you for the trek back to Merzouga. Your luggage will be transferred by 4x4.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Rissani Market, Souk Rissani - Merzouga, Rissani 52450 Morocco
Rissani Market is a Berber trading market that, on certain days, swells to become large and busy. You can visit the spice, vegetable, fabric and handcrafted wooden and metalwork stalls to browse or pick up some souvenirs and gifts. We will attend the market with you.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Oued Dades, Morocco
We depart for Dades valley. As we make our way through the palm tree groves we stop to visit an ancient underground system of irrigation called Kheterra. It was used many years ago to provide the local farmers with fresh water. Whilst the water has dried up long ago, it is still possible to visit the tunnel systems.
We continue our journey to stop for lunch at a restaurant in one of the Berber towns along the way.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Todra River, Morocco
Later we will reach the Todra Gorge, a magnificent canyon in the High Atlas Mountains, the highlight of this day.
There will be time for a walk on the canyon floor with the spectacular cliffs surrounding you on either side.
Day 5: Dades valley - Ait ben haddou kasbah - Marrakech. Night at the hotel
Total Duration: 4-6 hours drive plus 2-3 hours for lunch and stops when needed.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in 3/4* hotel in Dades Valley; a wonderful destination with panoramic views of a fertile valley and mountains.
Day 6: Dades Gorges- Rose Valley - Skoura - Ouarzaztte- Kasbah Ait Benhadou - Marrakech. Night at the riad.
Pass By: Valley of the Roses, El Kelaa M'gouna Morocco
After breakfast at the hotel we depart for Marrakech. There are still many sites and things to explore on your final day before arriving in Marrakech.
We will leave the Dades Valley for the Valley of the Roses. From there we follow the road of a thousand Kasbahs, which cuts through the oasis of Skoura.
Stop At: Ouarzazate, Ouarzazate, Draa-Tafilalet
We will stop in Ouarzazate, the Hollywood of Morocco, where you can visit a film studio.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou, Souss-Massa
From the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs we carry on to Ait Benhadou Kasbah, the highlight of the day.
The Kasbah is now a protected UNESCO world heritage site and famous for being the location of film sets like Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia and many more. You can climb through the village to the top of the hill where you will be rewarded with breathtaking views.
It is in this ancient desert village that we will eat lunch.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Tizi n Tichka, Imlil Village, Ouarzazate 45000 Morocco
We will drive via Tichka Pass to explore the stunning High Atlas Mountains. This pass is the highest passing point through the Mountains.
Many Berber villages can be found along this route.
Day 6: Dades Gorges- Rose Valley - Skoura - Ouarzazate - Kasbah Ait Benhadou - Marrakech.
Total Duration: 5-6 hours drive plus 2-3 hours for lunch and stops when needed
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight stay at 3/ 4* riad in Marrakech.
Day 7: Marrakech tour. Night at the the riad.
Stop At: Jardin Majorelle, Rue Yves Saint Laurent, Marrakech 40090 Morocco
Jardin Majorelle -Yves Saint Laurent Mansion is a peaceful and tranquil 2.5 acre botanical and artist's landscape garden once owned by Yves Saint Laurent. It is the perfect escape from the bustling city.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Medina of Marrakesh, Derb Fhal Zefriti n06 Derb Fhal Zefriti, Marrakech 40000 Morocco
Today we’ll explore Marrakech on foot - “the red city of Morocco”. We will ensure you see the most important historical and cultural sites, including the Koutoubia Tower, the Saadian tombs, and the Bahia Palace.
After lunch at a restaurant near the square (not included) we’ll take a walk through the souks and the rest of the day will be at your leisure.
There is no fee to enter the medina itself, but historic sites require entrance fees to be paid.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at 3/4* riad in Marrakech.
Day 8: Transfer to airport - or extended trip to 10 days (see below)
Pass By: Morocco, Morocco
After breakfast we leave to transfer you to the airport (depending upon flight times.) If you depart from an alternative airport we adjust the order of your days to suit your requirements and travel times.
Day 8: Transfer to Mohammed V Casablanca airport
Total Duration: 2 hours drive
Meals included:
•
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 9: Optional Extra Day: Casablanca - Rabat - Chefchaouen. Night at the hotel
Stop At: Medina of Rabat, Rabat 10030 Morocco
We visit Rabat's major attractions: Hassan Tower and Mausoleum of Mohammed V and his son Hassan II - former king and father of the current king. The 12th Century Kasbah Udayah: a departure point for armies leaving to conquest Spain, in the 18th century, a gathering of pirates who used to capture Christian ships. Stroll at the medina of Rabat for a taste of local daily lifestyle.
You will have lunch before departing for Chefchaouen.
There is no fee to enter the medina itself, but historic sites require entrance fees to be paid.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Chefchaouen, Chefchaouen, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
From Rabat we drive through the Rif mountains to explore and spend the night in one of the beautiful towns in the north of Morocco called Chefchaouen also called Blue City You will have your own time to explore Chefchaouen. You can walk around to explore the white and blue washed walls of the medina. It's local markets also offer some unique handicrafts.
Duration: 20 hours
Meals included:
•
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in 3/4* hotel.
Day 10: Optional Extra Day: Merzouga - Erg Chebbi - Sahara Desert. Night at the camp.
Stop At: Erg Chebbi, Morocco
The day is dedicated to discovering the oriental Sahara desert. We will drive through the area in a 4×4 vehicle. The nomad families we are going to visit will welcome us with a cup of tea and show us their way of life.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Khamlia Gnawa Music, Najm el Khamlia Ksar Khamlia BP 86, Khamlia 52202 Morocco
We go to the village of the dark-skinned people, named Khamlia and enjoy their original Gnawa music and folk songs.
We can sop here for lunch.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Rissani Market, Souk Rissani - Merzouga, Rissani 52450 Morocco
We will visit Rissani. From the 8th to the 14th century it was a separate kingdom, known as Sijilmassa. A rich market was established there, thanks to the prosperous caravan routes originating in Mali's capital Tombouctou and leading to different Moroccan cities like Marrakech and Fes. The market surives to this day. It is interesting in that it is not tourist souk, but serves the people living there. 3 times a week (Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday) it grows to double its size, due to the farmers and nomads meeting to sell their animals, vegetables, dates and other produce.
We will visit Rissani market only once - this day will be a rescheduled day from the 8 days itinerary.
Duration: 40 minutes
Meals included:
•
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Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Moonlight Desert Camp - luxury Berber desert camp.
Day 1: Moahmmed V Casablanca airport - Casablanca city. Night at the hotel.
Pass By: Casablanca, Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat
We will collect you from the airport and transfer you to your accommodation in Casablanca.
Day 1: Casablanca Mohammed V airport- Casablanca city. Night at the hotel
Total Duration: It is approximately 40 minutes from the airport to your hotel.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: We will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to the 3/4* hotel in Casablanca city.
Day 2: Casablanca - Meknes - Volubilis - Fes. Night at the hotel/ riad.
Stop At: Hassan II Mosque, Blvd Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah, Casablanca 20450 Morocco
Completed in 1993, its minaret is the world's tallest at 210 meters (689 ft), can hold up to 105, 000 worshipers including 25, 000 inside the mosque hall and another 80, 000 on the mosque's outside grounds.
The tour also includes a pause for pictures at Rick's Cafe; reminiscent of the bar made famous by Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman in the movie classic "Casablanca."
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Meknes Medina, Meknes Morocco
From Casablanca we will make the journey along the highway to explore Meknes which is one of the imperial cities and once the capital of Morocco under the rule of Moulay Ismail. The old city of Meknes is surrounded by thick ramparts.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Volubilis, Morocco
After visiting Meknes and eating lunch we will depart to visit the Roman ruins at Volubilis.
Day 2: Casablanca - Meknes - Volubilis- Fes. Night at the Riad.
Total Duration: 4-5 hours drive plus 2-3 hours for lunch and stops when needed.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
•
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in a 3/4* riad in Fes.
Day 3: Fes tour. Night at the riad.
Stop At: Medina of Fez, Fes 30000 Morocco
After breakfast in your Riad, you will start exploring the oldest city in Morocco, walking in its alleys and small streets. Our time here starts by visiting the Royal Palace gate, the Jewish headquarter, the first Mellah ever built in Morocco, built during the 16th century. We will ensure that you visit all sites with cultural and historical interest including the famous Al Karaouine University, the oldest in the region, the Tanneries, the Attarine museum and Mulay Idriss mausoleum. After lunch, you will visit the tiles cooperative and then experience a wonderful panoramic view over the whole Medina of Fes.
There is no fee to enter the medina itself, but historic sites require entrance fees to be paid.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
•
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in a 3/4* riad in Fes.
Day 4: Fes - Ziz Valley -Midelt - Erfoud - Merzouga - Erg Chebbi desert. Camel ride and night in the desert camp in the dunes.
Stop At: High Atlas, Morocco
Our journey to the desert will take us through the scenic slopes of the Middle Atlas Mountain Range.
First we take in the beauty of the cedar forests in the Middle Atlas and enter the world of the Berber people, as we pass many of the mountain villages. We pass by Ifrane, a charming ski resort and Azrou, an important handicraft center specialising in cedar woodwork.
There are many opportunities to stop for refreshment and comfort breaks and photography.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Midelt, Midelt, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
In Midelt, we stop for lunch and enjoy the unique backdrop of this town that is nestled in between the Middle and High Atlas Mountains.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Erfoud, Erfoud, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
We continue our drive towards the desert via the Ziz valley (one of the largest Oasis in Africa), through the town of Erfoud and a stop to enjoy the fossils and towards Merzouga.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Erg Chebbi Dunes, Morocco
Here we reach one of the highlights of your trip; the camel trek into the beautiful Erg Chebbi dunes and arrive at Moonlight Desert Camp for the evening of luxury camping.
Your luggage will be transferred to the camp via 4x4 so you are left to relax and enjoy your camel ride!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Moonlight Desert Camp, Erg Chebbi dunes near Merzouga, Taboumiatga Morocco, 52202, Morocco
As you settle into the camp and relax under a million stars, we prepare a fresh and delicious Berber dinner. After dinner, depending on the weather, we build a campfire where you will enjoy the authentic drum playing and sing the songs of the Berber, Toureg and southern Moroccans. You can climb to the top of the dunes, gaze up at the stars and even go sand boarding.
Day 4: Fes - Ziz Valley -Midelt - Erfoud - Merzouga - Erg Chebbi desert. Camel ride and night in the desert camp in the dunes.
Total Duration: 6-7 hours drive plus 2-3 hours for lunch and stops when needed
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
•
•
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Moonlight Desert Camp - luxury Berber desert camp.
Day 5: Merzouga - Rissani - Todra Gorges - Dades valley. Night at the hotel.
Stop At: Moonlight Desert Camp, Erg Chebbi dunes near Merzouga, Taboumiatga Morocco, 52202, Morocco
In the morning, you will have the opportunity to take some amazing pictures as the sun rises over the dunes. It is a unique and unforgettable event.
Our camels await you for the trek back to Merzouga. Your luggage will be transferred by 4x4.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Rissani Market, Souk Rissani - Merzouga, Rissani 52450 Morocco
Rissani Market is a Berber trading market that, on certain days, swells to become large and busy. You can visit the spice, vegetable, fabric and handcrafted wooden and metalwork stalls to browse or pick up some souvenirs and gifts. We will attend the market with you.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Oued Dades, Morocco
We depart for Dades valley. As we make our way through the palm tree groves we stop to visit an ancient underground system of irrigation called Kheterra. It was used many years ago to provide the local farmers with fresh water. Whilst the water has dried up long ago, it is still possible to visit the tunnel systems.
We continue our journey to stop for lunch at a restaurant in one of the Berber towns along the way.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Todra River, Morocco
Later we will reach the Todra Gorge, a magnificent canyon in the High Atlas Mountains, the highlight of this day.
There will be time for a walk on the canyon floor with the spectacular cliffs surrounding you on either side.
Day 5: Dades valley - Ait ben haddou kasbah - Marrakech. Night at the hotel
Total Duration: 4-6 hours drive plus 2-3 hours for lunch and stops when needed.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
•
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Accommodation included: Overnight in 3/4* hotel in Dades Valley; a wonderful destination with panoramic views of a fertile valley and mountains.
Day 6: Dades Gorges- Rose Valley - Skoura - Ouarzaztte- Kasbah Ait Benhadou - Marrakech. Night at the riad.
Pass By: Valley of the Roses, El Kelaa M'gouna Morocco
After breakfast at the hotel we depart for Marrakech. There are still many sites and things to explore on your final day before arriving in Marrakech.
We will leave the Dades Valley for the Valley of the Roses. From there we follow the road of a thousand Kasbahs, which cuts through the oasis of Skoura.
Stop At: Ouarzazate, Ouarzazate, Draa-Tafilalet
We will stop in Ouarzazate, the Hollywood of Morocco, where you can visit a film studio.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou, Souss-Massa
From the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs we carry on to Ait Benhadou Kasbah, the highlight of the day.
The Kasbah is now a protected UNESCO world heritage site and famous for being the location of film sets like Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia and many more. You can climb through the village to the top of the hill where you will be rewarded with breathtaking views.
It is in this ancient desert village that we will eat lunch.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Tizi n Tichka, Imlil Village, Ouarzazate 45000 Morocco
We will drive via Tichka Pass to explore the stunning High Atlas Mountains. This pass is the highest passing point through the Mountains.
Many Berber villages can be found along this route.
Day 6: Dades Gorges- Rose Valley - Skoura - Ouarzazate - Kasbah Ait Benhadou - Marrakech.
Total Duration: 5-6 hours drive plus 2-3 hours for lunch and stops when needed
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight stay at 3/ 4* riad in Marrakech.
Day 7: Marrakech tour. Night at the the riad.
Stop At: Jardin Majorelle, Rue Yves Saint Laurent, Marrakech 40090 Morocco
Jardin Majorelle -Yves Saint Laurent Mansion is a peaceful and tranquil 2.5 acre botanical and artist's landscape garden once owned by Yves Saint Laurent. It is the perfect escape from the bustling city.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Medina of Marrakesh, Derb Fhal Zefriti n06 Derb Fhal Zefriti, Marrakech 40000 Morocco
Today we’ll explore Marrakech on foot - “the red city of Morocco”. We will ensure you see the most important historical and cultural sites, including the Koutoubia Tower, the Saadian tombs, and the Bahia Palace.
After lunch at a restaurant near the square (not included) we’ll take a walk through the souks and the rest of the day will be at your leisure.
There is no fee to enter the medina itself, but historic sites require entrance fees to be paid.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
•
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3/4* riad in Marrakech.
Day 8: Transfer to airport - or extended trip to 10 days (see below)
Pass By: Morocco, Morocco
After breakfast we leave to transfer you to the airport (depending upon flight times.) If you depart from an alternative airport we adjust the order of your days to suit your requirements and travel times.
Day 8: Transfer to Mohammed V Casablanca airport
Total Duration: 2 hours drive
Meals included:
•
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 9: Optional Extra Day: Casablanca - Rabat - Chefchaouen. Night at the hotel
Stop At: Medina of Rabat, Rabat 10030 Morocco
We visit Rabat's major attractions: Hassan Tower and Mausoleum of Mohammed V and his son Hassan II - former king and father of the current king. The 12th Century Kasbah Udayah: a departure point for armies leaving to conquest Spain, in the 18th century, a gathering of pirates who used to capture Christian ships. Stroll at the medina of Rabat for a taste of local daily lifestyle.
You will have lunch before departing for Chefchaouen.
There is no fee to enter the medina itself, but historic sites require entrance fees to be paid.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Chefchaouen, Chefchaouen, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
From Rabat we drive through the Rif mountains to explore and spend the night in one of the beautiful towns in the north of Morocco called Chefchaouen also called Blue City You will have your own time to explore Chefchaouen. You can walk around to explore the white and blue washed walls of the medina. It's local markets also offer some unique handicrafts.
Duration: 20 hours
Meals included:
•
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in 3/4* hotel.
Day 10: Optional Extra Day: Merzouga - Erg Chebbi - Sahara Desert. Night at the camp.
Stop At: Erg Chebbi, Morocco
The day is dedicated to discovering the oriental Sahara desert. We will drive through the area in a 4×4 vehicle. The nomad families we are going to visit will welcome us with a cup of tea and show us their way of life.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Khamlia Gnawa Music, Najm el Khamlia Ksar Khamlia BP 86, Khamlia 52202 Morocco
We go to the village of the dark-skinned people, named Khamlia and enjoy their original Gnawa music and folk songs.
We can sop here for lunch.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Rissani Market, Souk Rissani - Merzouga, Rissani 52450 Morocco
We will visit Rissani. From the 8th to the 14th century it was a separate kingdom, known as Sijilmassa. A rich market was established there, thanks to the prosperous caravan routes originating in Mali's capital Tombouctou and leading to different Moroccan cities like Marrakech and Fes. The market surives to this day. It is interesting in that it is not tourist souk, but serves the people living there. 3 times a week (Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday) it grows to double its size, due to the farmers and nomads meeting to sell their animals, vegetables, dates and other produce.
We will visit Rissani market only once - this day will be a rescheduled day from the 8 days itinerary.
Duration: 40 minutes
Meals included:
•
•
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Moonlight Desert Camp - luxury Berber desert camp.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- The camel ride is not recommended for pregnant travellers
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Jandri29
June 2022
late post! but the best experiences we have had as a family have been going to morocco and being able to count on the support of sayed tour… don't wait long to make your reservation with them, the hotels, the meals, the tours everything was included in our package and it was great the best… the ...
late post! but the best experiences we have had as a family have been going to morocco and being able to count on the support of sayed tour… don't wait long to make your reservation with them, the hotels, the meals, the tours everything was included in our package and it was great the best… the people who guided us all the time were spectacular… the only thing I would change was the van they gave us hahaha I would have liked the 4x4 that picked us up at the airport, but I think I couldn't ask too much because I was 19 weeks pregnant hahaha and a 3 year old…everything else fantastic…super recommendedStarsleeve
June 2022
Amazing week long tour with Ishmael at the wheel. Said took care of planning everything and all we had to do was show up. My husband and I toured Morocco for 7 days, starting in Marrakesh and ending at the sea city of Essaouira. Visiting Berber villages all thought the Altas mountains and stayin...
Amazing week long tour with Ishmael at the wheel. Said took care of planning everything and all we had to do was show up. My husband and I toured Morocco for 7 days, starting in Marrakesh and ending at the sea city of Essaouira. Visiting Berber villages all thought the Altas mountains and staying in the Sahara Desert at a campsite in the Dunes. Ishmael was there the whole way driving us along and teaching us of his culture and food as well as the history of the tribe his family belongs to. The spice routes, mint tea, walking tours and so much more. Said was thoughtful and made sure our dietary needs (vegetarian) were known to everyone and all the Riads we stayed at have food available for us. I cannot sing their praises enough. If you are thinking of visiting Morocco, Countryside Moroccan Tours will welcome you like family. Highly recommend!!Thalita812
June 2022
We enjoyed a well organized trip to Morocco in May. Ismael was an excellent guide who met us at the airport and took wonderful care of us throughout our 10 day stay. He was knowledgeable, trustworthy and fun. I highly recommend this company to plan your Morocco stay. They were friendly, responsi...
We enjoyed a well organized trip to Morocco in May. Ismael was an excellent guide who met us at the airport and took wonderful care of us throughout our 10 day stay. He was knowledgeable, trustworthy and fun. I highly recommend this company to plan your Morocco stay. They were friendly, responsive, flexible and adjusted to our particular interests.732caitw
June 2022
My family of 5 (including 3 young children) just did a short 1.5 day tour with Morocco Countryside Tours as a part of a bigger trip around Spain. We all feel that our short time in Morocco with our guide Mustafa and driver Yusuf will have been the most special part of our trip! Mustafa is a won...
My family of 5 (including 3 young children) just did a short 1.5 day tour with Morocco Countryside Tours as a part of a bigger trip around Spain. We all feel that our short time in Morocco with our guide Mustafa and driver Yusuf will have been the most special part of our trip! Mustafa is a wonderful guide; he is so kind and friendly and wonderful with children. He is also extremely knowledgeable about his country and loves to educate you about anything you want to know about it. Day 1 they picked us up from Tangier port and took us to a few great spots in Tangier area (Cap Spartel lighthouse, Hercules Cave and camel riding on the beach) and then drove us to the beautiful town of Chefchaoen in the mountains. We were extremely happy with the accommodations Said booked for us in Chefchaoen- the hotel was Hotel Dar Echchaouen Maison d'hôtes & Riad. We asked for a suite expecting just a larger room for our big family and we actually had our own small villa which was completely perfect for us-thank you Said! We spent day 2 in Chefchaoen touring with Mustafa and Chef Said from Restaurant Chourafa. We learned so much about the history, food and culture of the town. I would highly recommend booking your trip to Morocco even if it’s for a short visit with Morocco Countryside Tours. We feel like we walked away from our time in Morocco with new friends and would love to return and do the desert tour someday!KayKul
May 2022
4 day private tour from Marrakech to Fes, including Dades Valley, Todra Gorge, Erg Chebbi desert camp, and the Atlas Mountains for our group of 11 adults. The entire trip way exceeded our expectations from start to finish—while it was only a portion of our trip to Morocco, it was everyone’s high...
4 day private tour from Marrakech to Fes, including Dades Valley, Todra Gorge, Erg Chebbi desert camp, and the Atlas Mountains for our group of 11 adults. The entire trip way exceeded our expectations from start to finish—while it was only a portion of our trip to Morocco, it was everyone’s highlight. This is a must! Said, Ismael, Zyad, and the entire team were incredibly accommodating, professional, and lots of fun. They even helped us with additional car service when another ride fell through. Our only regret is that we didn’t stay longer. Highly recommend this tour and this group!!luisababs
May 2022
We did a 9 day private tour with Said and would highly recommend Morocco Countryside Tours! When planning our trip from the very start, and throughout our whole time there, Said was always quick respond and was super helpful with any questions we had. We had an amazing time driving through the At...
We did a 9 day private tour with Said and would highly recommend Morocco Countryside Tours! When planning our trip from the very start, and throughout our whole time there, Said was always quick respond and was super helpful with any questions we had. We had an amazing time driving through the Atlas mountains and exploring Marrakesh, Dades Valley, Todra Gorge, Erg Chebbi (Sahara desert), Meknes, Volubilis (Roman ruins), Chefchaouen and Fes. During our whole trip we felt well looked after and Said, Ali and all the our guides we so flexible and would easily accommodate any last min requests we had. So glad we chose Morocco Countryside Tours so show us around their beautiful country. We learnt so much about their culture, history and lifestyle. We loved listening to all their stories during our long drives and our after dinner chit chats. Thank you Said, Ali and team for such a great time. Glad to have shared our Morocco experience with you! Meeting people like you is what travelling the world should be all about :)