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Imperial Cities & Desert Grand Tour

Discover Morocco's best in 10 days: four imperial cities, Sahara Desert, and High Atlas mountains

Duration

10 Days

Difficulty

Moderate

Group Size

2-12

Starting

$1,400

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Tour Overview

Discover the best of Morocco with this 10-day loop featuring the imperial cities of Rabat, Meknes, Fes, and Marrakesh, plus several days in the Sahara Desert. Navigate the streets of ancient medinas, ride a camel over shifting sands, explore mud-brick desert towns, and cross the High Rocky peaks of the Atlas Mountains.

This comprehensive journey unveils Morocco's rich cultural heritage, from Hassan II Mosque's intricate craftsmanship to the blue-washed streets of Chefchaouen, and the UNESCO-protected medina of Fes—the most complete in the Arab world.

Tour Highlights

Marvel at Hassan II Mosque craftsmanship

Roam brilliant blue streets of Chefchaouen

Compare all four imperial cities

Sleep under stars in Bedouin tent

Explore UNESCO Fes medina

Camel trek across Sahara dunes

Visit Ait Benhaddou kasbah

Cross High Atlas mountains

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Casablanca

Overnight: Casablanca

Hassan II Mosque visit

Parc de la Ligue Arabe

Old Medina exploration

Boulevard de la Corniche

Day 2: To Rabat and Chefchaouen

Overnight: Chefchaouen

Chellah Necropolis

Kasbah Des Oudaias

Hassan Tower

Andalusian Gardens

Blue City arrival

Day 3: Roman Ruins and Imperial Cities

Overnight: Fes

Volubilis Roman ruins

Meknes imperial city

Bab al-Mansour gate

Merenid Tombs

Fes medina

Day 4: Fes: Medieval Medina Exploration

Overnight: Fes

Fes el Bali tour

Chouara Tannery

Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque

Souks and markets

Local guide experience

Day 5: Into the Desert

Overnight: Merzouga

Middle Atlas mountains

Col du Zad pass

Midelt fruit city

Erfoud fossils

Camel trek

Erg Chebbi dunes

Desert camp

Day 6: Desert Adventure

Overnight: Merzouga

Sunrise in Erg Chebbi

Sand boarding

Khemliya village

Rissani market

Todra Gorge

River swimming

Day 7: Valley of Kasbahs to Aït Benhaddou

Overnight: Aït Benhaddou

Dades Valley

Rose gardens

Ouarzazate studios

Movie filming locations

Aït Benhaddou kasbah

UNESCO site

Day 8: High Atlas to Marrakesh

Overnight: Marrakesh

Tizi n'Tichka pass

Mount Toubkal views

Argan oil cooperative

Climate change

Jemaa el-Fna square

Day 9: Marrakesh Exploration

Overnight: Marrakesh

Koutoubia Mosque

Ben Youssef Madrasa

Majorelle Gardens

Saadian Tombs

Bahia Palace

El Badi Palace

Day 10: Return to Casablanca

Almoravid Koubba

Marrakesh Museum

Rick's Café

Departure

Included

  • All accommodations in 3-4 star hotels and riads
  • Daily breakfast included
  • All guided tours with local experts
  • Camel trekking in Sahara
  • Bedouin-style desert camp experience
  • All internal transfers
  • All entrance fees to monuments
  • Dinner at select restaurants

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals not specified in itinerary
  • Personal expenses and tips
  • Activities not listed in itinerary

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