Marrakech - Fes - Merzouga - Dades Gorge - Chefchaouen - Casablanca - Midelt - Rabat

Medinas, Kasbahs And Sahara Desert Tour

Private journey to the best of what Morocco can offer

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Explore magnificent Kasbah, ancient Medinas And The Sahara Desert

Embarking on a fascinating journey through Morocco, this tour takes you through an incredible itinerary, offering a diverse experience of the country's rich history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes.

The adventure begins in Casablanca, where you'll witness the modern side of Morocco with a visit to the stunning Hassan II Mosque. From there, you'll head to the vibrant city of Marrakech, exploring its bustling souks, historic medina, and the lively Jemaa el-Fnaa square. Marvel at the architectural beauty and cultural richness of Marrakech's palaces and gardens.

Continuing your journey, you'll travel to Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its well-preserved Kasbah, which has been a backdrop for numerous films. Moving through the dramatic landscapes, you'll arrive at Dades Gorges, known for its stunning rock formations and the picturesque Dades Valley.

The tour then ventures into the captivating Merzouga desert, where you'll experience the majestic Sahara. Enjoy a camel trek across the dunes, witness the breathtaking sunset and spend a night under the stars in a traditional desert camp.

Leaving the desert behind, the tour proceeds to the cultural city of Fes, known for its ancient medina, historical sites, and intricate artisan crafts. Explore the maze-like streets of the old city and discover its centuries-old traditions.

Your journey continues to Meknes, a city with a rich imperial past, boasting impressive historical architecture, such as Bab Mansour and the royal stables. From there, you'll visit Chefchaouen, the famous "Blue City," nestled in the Rif Mountains, offering a serene and picturesque setting with its charming blue-washed buildings and narrow alleyways.

The final leg of the tour brings you to Rabat, the capital city. Here, you'll explore historical sites like the Kasbah des Oudayas and the Hassan Tower, experiencing the fusion of modernity and tradition in this coastal city.

This comprehensive tour provides a deep and immersive experience, allowing you to witness the diverse cultural tapestry, historical treasures, and natural wonders that Morocco has to offer.

Detailed Itinerary
Casablanca-Casablanca

Upon arrival at Casablanca airport, you will be greeted by the warm Moroccan breeze and the sights of the bustling city. After a smooth transfer, the traveler settles into their hotel in Casablanca, ready to unwind and indulge in the city's vibrant atmosphere for the night.

Headlines of this day
  • Pick up from Casablanca airport
  • Transfer to your hotel in Casablanca
  • Overnight in your hotel
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Overnight at your hotel
Casablanca-Casablanca

Embarking on a guided city tour in Casablanca, the day begins with a hotel pick-up, leading to an immersive exploration of cultural landmarks such as the Hassan II Mosque and the bustling Corniche. The day concludes with a drop-off back at the hotel, leaving you enriched by the city's vibrant history and modern charm.

Headlines of this day
  • Breakfast in your hotel
  • Pick up from your hotel
  • Casablanca guided city tour
  • Dinner can be arranged out or in your hotel
  • Overnight at your hotel
What's Included
  • Breakfast at your hotel
  • Private transportation
  • Local guide
  • Overnight at your hotel
Casablanca-Marrakech

From the comfort of the hotel in Casablanca, you will be chauffeured towards Marrakech, the journey offering scenic views of Morocco's diverse landscapes. Upon arrival, the traveler is warmly welcomed at a traditional riad, immersing into Marrakech's enchanting ambiance for an authentic and cultural stay.

Headlines of this day
  • Breakfast at your hotel
  • Pick up from your hotel
  • Drive towards Marrakech
  • Check in to your Riad
  • Night ride in Marrakech
  • Dinner can be arranged out or in your Riad
  • Overnight at your hotel
What's Included
  • Breakfast at your hotel
  • Private transportation
  • Night ride in Marrakech
  • Overnight in your Riad
Marrakech-Marrakech

After a declious Moroccan breakfast at your Riad, your day will start with a guided exploration through the city's vibrant souks, historical sites like the Bahia Palace, and the bustling Djemaa el-Fna square, pulsating with storytellers and street performers. You will be delighted in Moroccan flavors during a lunch of traditional cuisine, immersing yourself in the rich tapestry of Marrakech's culture, colors, and captivating history.

Headlines of this day
  • Breakfast at your Riad
  • Pick up from your Riad
  • Guided city tour (part 1)
  • Lunch in the Medina
  • Guided city tour (part 2)
  • Caleche tour
  • Dinner out or in your Riad
  • Overnight in your Riad
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • English speaking driver
  • Local guide
  • Caleche tour
  • Overnight in your Riad
Marrakech-Marrakech

Setting off from the tranquility of your Marrakech riad, you will embark on a day trip to the Atlas Mountains, savoring breathtaking landscapes and engaging with local Berber communities. Amidst the mountains, a sumptuous lunch awaits, offering a taste of traditional cuisine while exploring the stunning vistas and cultural richness, culminating in a return to the riad as the sun sets, leaving you with a day of cherished mountainous memories.

Headlines of this day
  • Breakfast in your Riad
  • Pick up from your Riad
  • Explore Atlas Mountains and Berber villages
  • Go back to Marrakech by the end of the day
  • Dinner out or in your Riad
  • Overnight in your Riad
What's Included
  • Breakfast
  • Private transportation
  • English speaking driver
  • Overnight in your Riad
Marrakech-Dades Gorge

After a delicious breakfast, you will be picked up from your riad. Your journey will go through the breathtaking Tizi n'Tichka pass, pausing to explore the El Glaoui Kasbah, Ait Benhaddou's iconic UNESCO-listed site, and the historic Amridile Kasbah. As the day winds down, you will arrive at the enchanting Dades Gorge, greeted by its awe-inspiring rock formations, ready to unwind and spend the night at a local hotel.

Headlines of this day
  • Breakfast in your Riad
  • Pick up from your Riad
  • Pass by Tizi n'Tichka Pass
  • Mint tea in a panoramic view in Atlas moutains
  • Visit El Glaoui Kasbah
  • Visit Ait Benhaddou Kasbah
  • Pass by Ouarzazate
  • Visit Skoura Palmeraie
  • Dinner and overnight in your hotel
What's Included
  • Breakfast
  • Private transportation
  • English speaking driver
  • Dinner in your hotel
  • Overnight in your hotel
Dades Gorge-Merzouga

Starting from your hotel in Dades after breakfast, you will embark on a scenic drive toward the captivating Merzouga desert, where golden dunes await. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed into your luxurious tent in the middle of the dunes, promising a night filled with stargazing, Berber hospitality, and the serene beauty of the Sahara under the shimmering night sky.

Headlines of this day
  • Breakfast in your hotel
  • Pick up from your hotel
  • Pass by plenty of Berber villages
  • Arrive at Merzouga by the end of the day
  • Welcome mint tea at the camp
  • Watch the sunset from the top of the dunes
  • Dinner at the dunes depending on the weather or in the camp
  • Night drum party around the fire under the stars
  • Sleep in your luxury tent with en-suite toilets and shower
What's Included
  • Breakfast
  • Private transportation
  • English speaking driver
  • Dinner
  • Overnight at the camp
Accommorations
Merzouga-Merzouga

In the heart of the Merzouga desert, you will embrace a day filled with adventure, embarking on a mesmerizing camel trek across the golden sands, witnessing the surreal beauty of the Sahara. Engaging in exhilarating sandboarding activities, you will slide down the majestic dunes, immersing yourself in the thrill of the desert's vast and captivating landscapes, creating cherished memories under the desert sun.

Headlines of this day
  • Wake up early to watch the sunrise from the top of the dunes
  • Breakfast a the dunes if the weather allows
  • Go camel trekking
  • Sandboarding
  • ATV (extra hourly fee)
  • Lunch at the dunes or in the camp restaurant
  • Visit Berber villages nearby
  • Come back to the camp and watch the sunset from the top of the dunes
  • Dinner at the dunes or in the camp restaurant
  • Night drum party around the fire under the stars
  • Sleep in your private luxury tent with en-suite toilets and shower
What's Included
  • Breakfast
  • Camel trekking
  • Sandboarding
  • Lunch
  • Berber villages visit
  • Dinner
  • Night drum party around the fire
  • Overnight at the camp
Accommorations
Merzouga-Midelt

Departing from your camp in Merzouga, you will embark on a journey toward Fes, traversing the stunning Ziz Valley, embraced by its lush palm groves and picturesque scenery. En route, you will pause for the night in the charming town of Midelt, nestled amid the Atlas Mountains, relishing the tranquility and serenity before continuing your voyage to the cultural richness of Fes the next day.

Headlines of this day
  • Breakfast at the camp
  • Pick up from the camp
  • Pass by plenty of Berber villages
  • Pass by Ziz Valley
  • Arrive at Midelt by the end of the day
  • Dinner and overnight in your hotel
What's Included
  • Breakfast
  • Private transportation
  • English speaking driver
  • Dinner and overnight in your hotel
Accommorations
Midelt-Fes

Commencing from your Midelt hotel, you will go on a scenic journey toward Fes, passing through the captivating landscapes of Azrou and Ifrane, known for their cedar forests and distinctive European-like architecture. Upon arrival in Fes, you will be dropped off at your riad, ready to delve into the cultural tapestry and historical charm of the ancient city.

Headlines of this day
  • Breakfast in your hotel
  • Pick up from your hotel
  • Play and feed the Barbary macaques near Azrou
  • Visit Azrou
  • Visit Ifrane
  • Arrive at Fes by the end of the day
  • Dinner out or in your Riad
  • Overnight in your Riad
What's Included
  • Breakfast
  • Private transportation
  • English speaking driver
  • Overnight in your Riad
Fes-Fes

Starting the day with a delightful breakfast at your riad, you will set out on a guided city tour to uncover the treasures of Fes, exploring iconic landmarks such as the ancient medina, Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque, and the vibrant souks. After a flavorful lunch in the bustling medina, the immersive tour continues, revealing the historical richness of the city's palaces and intricate architecture, concluding with a return to your riad as the day draws to a close, leaving you enamored by Fes's enchanting allure.

Headlines of this day
  • Breakfast in your Riad
  • Guided city tour (part 1)
  • Lunch in the Medina
  • Guided city tour (part 2)
  • Dinner out or in your Riad
  • Overnight in your Riad
What's Included
  • Breakfast
  • Private transportation
  • English speaking driver
  • Local guide
  • Overnight in your Riad
Fes-Chefchaouen

You will be picked up from your riad in Fes, and then embark on a picturesque journey towards the captivating blue-washed streets of Chefchaouen. Amid the maze-like alleys adorned in shades of blue, you will explore the enchanting nooks and crannies of the charming city. As the day transitions into the evening, you will settle in at your hotel in Chefchaouen, immersed in the serene ambiance, ready to embrace the tranquility of this uniquely hued city for the night.

Headlines of this day
  • Breakfast in your Riad
  • Pick up from your Riad
  • Visit Meknes
  • Visit Moulay Idriss
  • Visit Volubilis
  • Arrive at Chefchaouen by the end of the day
  • Dinner and overnight in your Riad
What's Included
  • Breakfast
  • Private transportation
  • English speaking driver
  • Dinner
  • Overnight in your Riad
Chefchaouen-Rabat

The route from Chefchaouen to Rabat will take you on a picturesque journey through the rugged beauty of northern Morocco. Departing from Chefchaouen, renowned for its distinctive blue-washed buildings, the road traverses the Rif Mountains, offering stunning panoramic views. As the journey progresses southward, the landscape transitions from mountainous terrain to fertile valleys and olive groves, eventually leading to the historical capital city of Rabat, renowned for its ancient landmarks, including the Kasbah of the Udayas and the Hassan Tower. The approximately 4 to 5-hour drive unveils a diverse tapestry of Morocco's natural beauty and cultural heritage along the way.

Headlines of this day
  • Breakfast in your Riad
  • Pick up from your Riad
  • Visit Moulay Bouslhame
  • Arrive at Rabat by the end of the day
  • Dinner out or in your Riad
What's Included
  • Breakfast
  • Private transportation
  • English speaking driver
  • Overnight in your Riad
Rabat-Casablanca

The route from Rabat to Casablanca is a straightforward journey along the modern, well-maintained highway, typically taking around an hour's drive over a distance of approximately 90 kilometers. Leaving Rabat, the drive heads southward, passing through flat, agricultural landscapes dotted with farmlands and small towns before reaching the vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Casablanca, known for its economic significance, stunning Hassan II Mosque, and bustling city life.

Headlines of this day
  • Breakfast in your Riad
  • Pick up from your Riad
  • Visit Rabat
  • Drive towards Casablanca
  • Dinner out or in your hotel
  • Overnight in your hotel
What's Included
  • Breakfast
  • Private transportation
  • English speaking driver
  • Overnight in your hotel
Casablanca-Casablanca

In the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel after a hearty breakfast. Prompt and courteous, our professional chauffeur arrives punctually, extending a warm welcome and assisting with luggage before embarking on a comfortable transfer. En route to the airport, you will enjoy a relaxed journey, taking in the final sights of the vibrant city.

Headlines of this day
  • Breakfast in your hotel
  • Pick up from your hotel
  • Drop off at the airport
What's Included
  • Breakfast
  • Private transportation
  • English speaking driver

Each travel experience and tour is private and can be fully personalized


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We started our trip with Top Desert in Marrakech, where we were provided with a complementary tour or the city with an excellent English speaking guide, The following day we were picked up by our guide and private driver Hafid who looked after us for the next three nights four days...

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Marrakech To Fes Tour

We had a great trip with a wonderful guide, Sad. The clear highlight were the camel rides through the Sahara Desert and the night in the desert camp. We also enjoyed the private tour of a Berber village, it was fascinating to see their farming plots and techniques, talk about organic!

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I had a great experience with Top Desert from my first contact with them about a tour in Morocco. Communication was very quick with fast and detailed replies. I chose to have a customized 5 day tour where I was picked up in Marrakech and dropped off in Chefchaouen, with 2 nights spent in the Sahara desert camp...

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