The Grand Tour of Morocco: 10 Days of Contrasts
This 10-day group tour itinerary in November lets you experience the majesty of Morocco, discover the vibrant energy of its imperial cities, feel the mystical silence of the Sahara, and take in the visual charm of the "Blue City." Designed for travelers seeking not just to see the scenery, but to experience local culture through its riads, markets, and villages.
Itinerary:
NOVEMBER 21: MENARA AIRPORT - MARRAKECH
Welcome at the airport and transfer to our charming riad. Just a 5-minute walk away is the enigmatic Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, Marrakech’s famous meeting place, with its incomparable atmosphere: snake charmers, dancers, storytellers, fortune tellers. Stroll around the square and enjoy dinner at one of the many stalls serving traditional Moroccan food.
Accommodation at
https://riadpapillon.com/
NOVEMBER 22: MARRAKECH - HIGH ATLAS - OUARZAZATE - DADES GORGES
Depart from Marrakech via the Tizi n'Tichka mountain pass, crossing the Atlas Mountains and stopping along the way to enjoy the magnificent views, rest, or take photos whenever you like. We’ll continue to Ait Ben Haddou, one of the most spectacular fortresses in southern Morocco, and an iconic location where several international films, including Obelix, Gladiator, and Sahara, were shot. Then on to Ouarzazate, Morocco’s film capital, and along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs. From here, we’ll take a track offering the chance to appreciate the tranquility of the mountains, home to Berber nomads. Overnight in the heart of the Dades Gorges. Accommodation at:
https://riadgabsidades.com/
NOVEMBER 23: DADES GORGES - TODRA GORGES - ERFOUD - MERZOUGA
After breakfast, we’ll head toward the desert via one of Morocco’s most spectacular sights, the Todra Gorges. It’s an ideal place for a walk and exploration. We’ll continue to Merzouga, where you’ll ride camels to a nomad tent in the middle of the dunes, where you’ll spend the night. Accommodation at:
https://orient-desertcamp.com/
NOVEMBER 24: DESERT – VISIT TO THE NOMADS – DESERT
Watch the sun rise over the sea of dunes. After breakfast, ride camels back to Merzouga, then visit Khamlia, a village whose inhabitants are descendants of people brought from Sudan during the slave trade. They are excellent musicians, and music is their way of life. Enjoy a short Gnawa music concert with them. Return to our 4 × 4 and follow one of the tracks used in the “Paris-Dakar Rally,” visiting the Khol mines and the remains of a French-Berber village. We’ll stop to admire the panoramic expanse of the Erg Chebbi dunes. Meet desert nomads who are settling down, share tea, and learn more about their way of life. Return to the hotel. Free afternoon. Overnight at the desert hotel
https://www.merzougayasminahotel.com/
NOVEMBER 25: DESERT – ARFOUD – FEZ
After breakfast, we’ll head toward the desert, passing through the cedar forest, the MIDELT pass, the ERRACHIDIA reservoir, the magnificent ZIZ Valley panorama, and the city of ERFOUD, the gateway to the desert. Then we’ll continue along the night track to reach the ERG CHEBBI dunes. Return to the hotel to rest. Accommodation at the Kasbah Hotel (dinner and breakfast). Accommodation at:
https://riadfezmahal.com/
NOVEMBER 26: FEZ - CHEFCHAOUEN
After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour with a local Fez guide, focusing on the medina and the artisans’ quarter, especially the tanners’ quarter. Fez is the oldest of the imperial cities and the country’s spiritual center. We’ll begin with a panoramic view from one of the surrounding hills, then head to the Royal Palace with its monumental bronze gates. We’ll cross the Mellah, or Jewish quarter, and enter the medina to explore its streets on foot. We’ll visit the Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss and a medersa. We’ll continue through the artisans’ quarter, including the tanners’ quarter. After lunch, depart Fez for the small blue fortress town of Chaouen, whose buildings and houses are painted blue and white. It is one of the prettiest towns in the Rif Mountains. You’ll have free time to explore Chefchaouen at your own pace. Overnight in a local riad in the medina.
NOVEMBER 27: CHEFCHAOUEN
After breakfast, enjoy a free day to explore Uta el-Hammam Square (the heart of the city and a great place to eat), the Grand Mosque (with its unusual octagonal tower), and the Kasbah (home to a garden, museum, and art gallery). Just outside the medina, the most famous spot is the Ras El-Maa waterfall, where the sound of the water and the green hills provide a wonderful breath of fresh air. Keep walking for a beautiful panoramic view of the city.
NOVEMBER 28: CHEFCHAOUEN – RABAT
After breakfast, depart for Rabat, the political and administrative capital. Visit the mausoleum, a prestigious building erected in memory of His Majesty Mohammed V, made of white marble and cedar wood and adorned with engraved bronze; the mosque and Hassan Tower, with its 200 columns and beautiful pink-stone minaret. Visit the avenues and grounds of the Royal Palace. Arrive at the hotel in the afternoon.
https://www.riad-zyo.com/
NOVEMBER 29: RABAT-CASABLANCA- MARRAKECH
Depart for Marrakech, passing through Casablanca. On arrival, begin a tour of the city, including the famous, monumental Hassan II Mosque. You may also choose to visit the inside of the Hassan Mosque. After lunch, continue to Marrakech (free afternoon). Overnight in a riad with breakfast. Accommodation at
https://riadpapillon.com/
NOVEMBER 30: MARRAKECH - AIRPORT
After breakfast, transfer to the airport according to your flight departure time. End of our services.
INCLUDES:
- 2 nights in a riad in Marrakech with breakfast
- 1 night in a riad in Rabat with breakfast
- 2 nights in a riad in the Blue City with breakfast
- 1 night in a riad in Fez with breakfast
- 1 night in a desert tent with half board (breakfast and dinner)
- 1 night at a hotel in Merzouga with half board
- 1 night at a hotel in Dades with half board
- Guided tours of Fez and Marrakech with local guides
- Tourist transportation
- Camel ride
- 4x4 desert excursion
NOT INCLUDED:
- Flights
- Meals not specified in the itinerary
- Drinks
- Any other additional or personal expenses, such as laundry, phone calls, tips, or admission to attractions or monuments.
TOUR PRICE:
1150 Euros per person sharing a double or triple room.
1450 Euros per person in a single room.
Minimum 2 people required for the tour.
(Prices vary during high season, from December 20 to January 10, during Easter week, and in April and October
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