8 Days Morocco Desert Tour from Rabat to Merzouga desert

8 Days Morocco Desert Tour from Rabat to Merzouga desert

8 Days Morocco Desert Tour from Rabat to Merzouga Desert

Rabat
Rabat

Tour Overview:

Over 8 immersive days, begin in Rabat before ascending to Fes, enjoy an expert‑led medina tour with its gates, tanneries, the University of Al-Qarawiyyin, and a traditional hammam. Travel next through the Middle and High Atlas via Ifrane, Azrou, and Midelt to reach Merzouga’s sand seas for a Saharan camel ride and luxurious desert camp stay. Returning via Tinjdad, Todra Gorge, Dades and Rose Valley, the route crosses Ouarzazate and Ait Ben Haddou before delivering a final Marrakech city visit, ending with a Casablanca stop en route back to Rabat.


Pricing for this 8-Day Tour from Rabat 

Price Based on 2 People is: €1210 per person 

Price Based on 3 People is: €947 per person 

Price Based on pp4 People is: €815 per person 

Price Based on 5 People is: €736 per person 

Price Based on 6 People is: €683 per person 

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The price listed is our recommended package, but we offer flexibility for all travelers and budgets. Whether you're looking for a budget-friendly adventure or a luxurious escape, we offer customized packages tailored to all types of travelers.


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Tour Highlights:

  • Private tour with comfortable car and experienced driver
  • 24/7 personalized support throughout your trip
  • Private Airport transfers for a smooth experience
  • Pick-up and drop off at your hotel or riad
  • Discover Morocco’s capital Rabat
  • Guided city tour in Fes, exploring ancient medinas, palaces, and cultural landmarks
  • Journey through the Middle Atlas with stops in the alpine town of Ifrane and Azrou
  • Overnight stay in a luxury Desert Camp with Private bathroom inside your Tent
  • Ride Camels through the magical Sunset across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi.
  • Authentic Moroccan dinner with live music around Campfire
  • Wake up to the tranquil Desert Sunrise and enjoy a delicious Breakfast
  • Experience the dramatic landscapes of the Dades and Todra Gorges
  • Travel through the scenic High Atlas Mountains and visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou.
  • Explore the vibrant city of Marrakech with its souks and historic landmarks
  • Travel in a private vehicle with a professional driver for a comfortable, customized experience
  • Clear pricing with no hidden extra fees on all our Tour Packages


Tour Itinerary:

Day 01: Rabat Arrival

Arrive in Rabat, Morocco’s capital. Upon landing, you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel or riad. Depending on arrival time, enjoy a gentle walk through the Kasbah of the Udayas, relax in the Andalusian Gardens, or sip mint tea overlooking the Bou Regreg River.

Overnight in Rabat

Meknes
Meknes

Day 02: Rabat – Meknes – Fes

Today we will leave Rabat city and drive toward Fes. We will travel to the versailles of Morocco. Meknes, this city is the first capital of Alaouit dynasty under the ruler Moulay Idriss I. Our visit in this city will include Bab el Mansour as one of the finest ornamented gates in Morocco. The Mausoleum of the king Moulay Ismail in the medina, resting place of admirer and most prolific builder of Meknes. Haras de Meknes the “huge stable complex” underground used to house the slave’s army of the sultan. Late afternoon, we will transfer to Fes city.

Overnight in Fes

Largest & Oldest Tanneries in Fes
Largest & Oldest Tanneries in Fes

Day 03: Fes city tour with an official guide

After breakfast in our Hotel or Riad. We will head into the city to explore the medina of Fes with an official friendly guide. Fes is the cultural capital and one of the most complete medieval Islamic cities in the world. We will start our sightseeing with a visit of the Royal palace from the towers of Borj. Then the cemetery Bab Fettouh, the mosaic house for traditional pottery methods used by Fassi artisans. Heading into the medina, passing through the gates and walls into the alleyways beyond transports you back in time.

The streets are just as they were when they were built in the 8th century. We will then pass through Bab Boujloud, the medina entrance to explore the largest famous tanneries in morocco. And the historical monument Idris's II tomb. In addition to the oldest university in the world; Al Qarawayine university. Also, Nejjarine is a place of wooden crafts. And other ancient buildings such as Bou-inania medersa, Al-Karawyn mosque, and then a stroll around al Attarine souk. After that, we close our guided tour with a hammam, or traditional bathhouse to steam away the stresses of life. Later on, we will move to our hotel or riad in the medina.

Overnight in Fes

Camelpose in Erg Chebbi - Merzouga desert
Camelpose in Erg Chebbi - Merzouga desert

Day 04: Fes – Ifran – Azrou – Midelt – Erfoud – Merzouga desert

We will start our 3 Days Morocco desert tour from Fes. In the morning, we will pick you up from Fez and travel to Merzouga desert. We will set out across the Middle Atlas Mountains. Passing through the charming Swiss village of Ifrane, called Switzerland of Morocco. Moreover, we will stop at Azrou to view the Atlas cedar-forested hills that are populated with myriad Barbary monkeys. This city is well known for its Atlas cedars forest.

Continue via Midelt, Ziz valley oasis, then we will continue our journey to Merzouga desert. Later on, the scenery will change as well as we start seeing the golden sand dunes from the road. The great sand oasis of Merzouga desert. An amazing area of polite, apricot, colored sand extensions as far as the eye can see. Here we will head off into the vastness of the Sahara sand dunes. On a camel caravan guided by a local guide. The manly camel was a desert life pole over the centuries. And used to ship precious cargoes from Sub-Saharan Africa to the trading ports of the Mediterranean coast. We can ride or walk alongside as we reach the pace of the caravan led by Berber guides. And marvel at the awesome spectacle of the desert and the quietness that comes with it.

As the sun goes down, we will head to our comfort and luxury private desert camp. To enchanted with the mint tea and dates or nuts. The desert camp sits between the golden sand dunes of the Sahara. And gives the impression of being in solitude in the vast African desert. While enjoying the comforts of Saharan camp. We will enjoy a delicious dinner. Prepared by local people and followed by music and a campfire beneath the starry African sky. Nothing compares to the millions of stars, silence, and peacefulness of the Sahara. Later on, we will go to rest in luxury canvas tents. Feeling like stepping back into one of the stories from the Arabian nights.

Overnight in Merzouga

First rays sun in Todra Gorges
First rays sun in Todra Gorges

Day 05: Merzouga desert – Rissani – Tinjdad – Todra gorge – Dades

Today we will start the day early to enjoy the magnificent desert sunrise before being treated to breakfast. Then we will enjoy time with a shower before starting our trip to Marrakech city. We will continue along the Berber village of Tinjdad. After that, we will set onto Todra Gorge; the spectacular gash in the hills that surrounds Tinghir village. To see the gigantic rock walls that change colors when the sun unfolds. These 300-meter cliffs of limestone that shaped weirdly and 15 meters separated from each other. We can often meet Nomads in the gorge. Many deserted Kasbahs, nomadic brick villages, and green oases. Our last step on this day will be in Dades. We will explore Dades valley and then move to our hotel.

Overnight in Dades

UNESCO Heritage Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou
UNESCO Heritage Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou

Day 06: Dades – Rose valley – Skoura oasis – Ouarzazate – Ait ben haddou  Atlas Mountains Marrakech

Today we will pick you up in the morning from Dades and start traveling to Marrakech city. Passing over the prodigious rock creation of Tamnalt Hills. Then we will continue to visit Rose Valley, the Moroccan rose's center and products. Where the acres of Persian roses grew and reaped to breed rose water. In addition to creams throughout Morocco and other countries around the world. Next, we will continue along the Road of One Thousand Kasbahs. Heading into the Skoura oasis, continue to Ouarzazate, and stop to visit the UNESCO Heritage Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou.

This Ksar or Kasbah is one of Morocco's most precious and well-preserved strongholds. Built on a hilltop. Kasbah Ait Ben haddou inspired myriad movie makers like Gladiator and Game of Thrones filmed here. The view from the upper heights of the Kasbah. Is fright inspiring and worth the desired mount through the sinuous streets? After that, we will continue our journey to Marrakech via Tizi n'Tichka Pass; the highest road in Morocco. We will stop to enjoy the panoramic views of the High Atlas Mountains. And magnificent landscapes, scenery flavored by small Berber villages exemplarily of the region. Later on, we will reach Marrakech for a restful evening.

Overnight in Marrakech

Marrakech
Marrakech

Day 07: Marrakech - Casablanca - Rabat

Today we will travel to Rabat. First, we will stop to explore the modern and economic city of Morocco, Casablanca. Our tour in Casablanca will include the visit of Mohamed V square; an Airy square built-in 1916 amid French Colonial buildings, with a statue & pigeon-covered fountain. The most visited site of Hassan ll mosque, was built & Completed in 1993 by Bouygues, and designed by Pinseau. Hassan ll mosque is an incredible architecture and largest mosque that has a second tallest minaret at 210 meters in the world after the Algiers grand mosque, after that we can make a  short stroll around the corniche row and Atlantic boardwalk that shined by many restaurants before we move to Rabat where our Morocco tour will get over.

  • The airport pick-up and drop-off are both included in this tour.

Day 14: Departure from Rabat or Casablanca

After breakfast, you will be transferred to either Rabat-Salé Airport or if you have flight from Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport you will spend the last night in Casablanca, depending on your flight schedule. Wishing you a safe journey and a heartfelt farewell from Morocco!

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