Complete Morocco: North, Desert and Coast

A complete journey through the wonders of Morocco: from Chefchaouen, the “Blue Pearl”, to the imperial medinas of Fez and Marrakech, passing through the dunes of Merzouga, the coast of Essaouira, the elegance of Rabat and the Mediterranean charm of Asilah.

DAY 1

Tangier – Chefchaouen

Upon arrival at the port or airport of Tangier, departure towards the Rif Mountains and Chefchaouen. The city of Chefchaouen is known as the “Blue Pearl” because its buildings, doors, windows, fountains and streets are painted in different shades of blue. For centuries, the city was considered sacred, and foreigners were even forbidden to enter. It was only in the 1950s that things began to change, and the city became a tourist destination that is still relatively little known. The medina is a maze of narrow, blue-painted streets, a tradition with religious rather than purely aesthetic origins. Inhabited by Berber communities, the city was founded with the arrival of people from Andalusia, which is why the old town resembles Andalusian villages, with narrow streets and walls covered with flowers. Many of its inhabitants still speak Spanish today. At the heart of the old town, you will find Outa-el-Hammam Square, home to the Tarik-Ben-Ziad Mosque, with its distinctive octagonal minaret inspired by Seville’s Torre del Oro, as well as a beautiful fortress. The modern part of the city is located further downhill.

Dinner at your leisure. Overnight stay in a riad.

DAY 2

Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknès – Fez

After breakfast, departure for Volubilis, a remarkably well-preserved Roman archaeological site recognized by UNESCO. After a short visit among its columns and mosaics, the journey continues to Meknes, an imperial city founded by Sultan Moulay Ismail. Famous for its compact medina, historic palaces, the Jewish Quarter and authentic souks, it is also known as the “Versailles of Morocco”. Arrival in Fez in the evening.

Dinner and overnight stay in a riad.

DAY 3

Guided Tour of Fez

The day is dedicated to discovering Fez, the cultural heart of Morocco. With an official guide, you will explore the medieval Medina (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), with stops at the Bou Inania Madrasa, the Al Quaraouiyine Mosque, the Al Attarine Madrasa, the Nejjarine Fountain, and the Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss. You will also visit the traditional tanneries, a ceramic workshop, and enjoy a panoramic view from the Merenid Tombs. The tour also includes a walk through the Ville Nouvelle and the Imperial City.

Dinner and overnight stay in a riad.

DAY 4

Fez – Ifrane – Ziz Valley – Merzouga

After breakfast, departure towards southern Morocco, crossing the Middle Atlas Mountains. The first stop is Ifrane, known as the “Little Switzerland” of Morocco for its European-style architecture. The journey continues to Azrou, where the famous Barbary macaques live in the cedar forests. You will then travel along the scenic Ziz Valley, surrounded by oases and mountain landscapes. In the afternoon, you will arrive in Merzouga, a village located at the foot of the Erg Chebbi dunes. Shortly before sunset, you will set off by camel to cross the dunes and reach the Berber desert camp. The evening comes alive with a traditional dinner under the stars and live Berber music.

Dinner and overnight stay in a luxury desert camp.

DAY 5

Merzouga – Erg Chebbi – Khamlia – Mifiss – Merzouga

After sunrise over the dunes, breakfast at the camp. The entire day is dedicated to discovering Erg Chebbi, one of the most iconic landscapes of the Sahara. After breakfast, you will set off by 4×4 to explore the desert dunes, also visiting some nomadic families who live in remote areas of the desert. You will then reach the village of Khamlia, home to descendants of people originally from Mali, Senegal and Mauritania, where you will have the opportunity to enjoy an authentic Gnawa music performance, an important part of African cultural heritage. You will also visit the Mifiss mines, now abandoned but still full of fascinating history and atmosphere. In the late afternoon, you will return to Merzouga.

Dinner and overnight stay in a riad.

DAY 6

Merzouga – Rissani – Erfoud – Todra Gorges – Dadès Valley

After breakfast, departure from Merzouga towards Rissani, where you will have the opportunity to visit its famous and lively market. After a short stop, the journey continues towards Erfoud, located at the gateway to the desert and also known as the city of fossils, due to the abundance of fossil stones found in the area. The journey then continues towards the Todra Gorges, before arriving in the Dadès Valley in the evening.

Dinner and overnight stay in a riad.

DAY 7

Dadès Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait-Ben-Haddou – Marrakech

After breakfast, departure through the Dadès Valley, crossing the Valley of Roses, famous for the cultivation of the Damask rose, from which essence is extracted for the production of many cosmetics. You will visit the Dadès Gorges. The journey then continues towards Ouarzazate, which expanded in the 1920s under the French as a military and administrative centre. Near the town are the Atlas Film Corporation Studios, known as the Hollywood of Morocco, where numerous films set in the desert have been and continue to be filmed. The journey then continues north towards Marrakech, passing through the Ait-Ben-Haddou Kasbah, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The route continues across the High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi n’Tichka, the highest road pass in the country. Mountain landscapes, deep gorges and Berber villages accompany the journey until arrival in Marrakech in the evening.

Dinner at your leisure. Overnight stay in a riad.

DAY 8

Guided Tour of Marrakech

Guided tour of vibrant Marrakech, known as the “Pearl of the South”. You will discover the Bahia Palace, El Badi Palace, the Saadian Tombs, the Ben Youssef Madrasa, the Koutoubia Mosque, the Menara and Majorelle Gardens, and the Yves Saint Laurent Museum. Free time for lunch in the lively Jemaa el-Fna Square, the heart of the city, with musicians, snake charmers and street vendors.

Dinner at your leisure. Overnight stay in a riad.

DAY 9

Marrakech – Essaouira

After breakfast, departure towards Essaouira, originally known as Mogador, located approximately 190 km from Marrakech. The city is particularly famous for its seaside Medina, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its fortress, whitewashed walls, relaxed atmosphere and artisan workshops give the city a unique character with a European feel. The coastline is swept by Atlantic trade winds for much of the year, making Essaouira a popular destination for windsurfing and kitesurfing enthusiasts. We recommend exploring the souk area and visiting the port of Essaouira, where you can observe the shipyards, fishing boats and the lively pier that turns into a fish market when the fishermen return. Don’t miss the opportunity to have lunch near the port and enjoy freshly caught fish.

Dinner at your leisure. Overnight stay in a riad.

DAY 10

Essaouira – Casablanca

After breakfast, departure from Essaouira towards Casablanca. Casablanca is the economic capital of Morocco, where most of the country’s international trade is managed. Located on the western coast, the city resembles a major urban centre in Southern Europe. The modern city began to develop in 1906 on the site of an ancient Berber settlement dating back to the 7th century, which was destroyed by an earthquake in the second half of the 18th century. Outside the medina lies the district built by the French, the Nouvelle Ville, with its gardens and boulevards, shopping centres, hotels, banks and shops. The city’s most important landmark is the Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world. In the afternoon, visit to the Hassan II Mosque.

Dinner at your leisure. Overnight stay in a hotel.

DAY 11

Casablanca – Rabat – Asilah

After breakfast, departure towards Rabat, the administrative capital of Morocco overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Modern and regal, Rabat combines history with colonial architecture. Recommended visits include the Hassan Tower, the unfinished minaret of a 12th-century mosque, and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, where King Hassan II and Prince Moulay Abdallah are also buried. Rabat’s historic medina is fascinating, with cobbled alleys, local handicrafts and art galleries.

The journey then continues to Asilah, a charming seaside town on the Atlantic coast. Founded by the Phoenicians around 1500 BC, Asilah has the appearance of a town on the Aegean Sea, with whitewashed houses, flower-lined streets and fortified walls of Portuguese origin. Walk through ancient gates, bastions, art galleries and the medina decorated with colourful murals. The town is also famous for its golden beaches.

Dinner at your leisure. Overnight stay in a riad.

DAY 12

Asilah – Tangier

Transfer to the port or airport in Tangier for your return journey home.

•⁠ ⁠airport transfers (arrival and departure)
•⁠ ⁠pick-up from your hotel or riad
•⁠ ⁠Toyota Prado Land Cruiser / Mitsubishi 4×4 / minivan / minibus with air conditioning
•⁠ ⁠driver speaking Italian / French / English / Spanish
•⁠ ⁠fuel, tolls, and associated taxes
•⁠ ⁠overnight stays and breakfasts in traditional riads
•⁠ ⁠half board treatment as specified in the itinerary
•⁠ ⁠camel trekking experience
•⁠ ⁠4×4 desert excursion by jeep
•⁠ ⁠sandboarding experience on the desert dunes

•⁠ ⁠flights
•⁠ ⁠lunches
•⁠ ⁠drinks
•⁠ ⁠tips (always appreciated)
•⁠ ⁠entrance fees to museums, monuments, parks, and archaeological sites
•⁠ ⁠optional travel insurance (recommended)
•⁠ ⁠anything not expressly mentioned in the “Included” section

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   Maria C 
 
 
 
 Verificata Un sogno realizzato ,consigliato
Un viaggio bellissimo con amici che hanno organizzato tutto al top,compreso al nostro autista molto attento. CHE dire del nostro Ali'che da subito e' stato gentilissimo e' attento in tutti i nostri spostamenti .Se venite im Marocco consigliatissimo
  
 
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   Maria Smargiassi 
 
 
 
 Verificata Un meraviglioso viaggio tra le città imperiali ed il deserto
Ho vissuto un sogno …. Un desiderio che si è avverato… sono partita da Marrakech e sono arrivata a Rabat attraversando il deserto e vivendolo…è stato bellissimo intenso ed a tratti fortemente emozionante…Tutto questo anche grazie alla nostra guida Alì ed al nostro autista Mohammed…due ragazzi dal cuore grande e dalla grande disponibilità ,ci hanno viziato e coccolato. Grazie grazie grazie 🙏
  
 
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   marco g 
 
 
 
 Verificata In vacanza tra le dune
Organizzazione perfetta, guida/accompagnatore Alì ed autista minivan cortesi, efficienti, puntuali, simpatici Lo consiglio, vacanza che rifarei da Marakesh ai confini con Algeria, gita sul deserdeserto con dromedario e quad, bellissimo...Riad bellissimi, quello di Fez insufficiente
  
 
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   Titti D 
 
 
 
 Verificata Marocco
Bellissima esperienza, un grazie speciale a Alì il nostro accompagnatore e Mohamed l'autista sempre attenti e disponibili
  
 
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   cri18367 
 
 
 
 Verificata Giro nel deserto con visita nelle città imperiali
Bella esperienza ! Con Alì accompagnatore attento e premuroso...da noi soprannominato jalla xchè ci sollecitava di continuo😉si sa noi italiani siamo chiacchieroni e perditempo. Bravissimo l autista che ha guidato con attenzione e puliva tutte le sere il pulmino.
  
 
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   Annamaria D.G. 
 
 
 
 Verificata Un viaggio fantastico alla scoperta del Marocco! 🇲🇦
Otto giorni indimenticabili, ricchi di emozioni, paesaggi mozzafiato e luoghi pieni di fascino, con partenza dalla vivace Marrakech (città dai colori, suoni e profumi ineguagliabili) e arrivo alla più moderna, ma altrettanto suggestiva Rabat, attraversando alcune delle meraviglie più belle del Marocco. Dal fascino di Ouarzazate con la sua Kasbah di Ait Ben Haddou ai panorami spettacolari della Valle del Dades, dalle dune dorate di Merzouga attraversate in sella a un dromedario (esperienza imperdibile!!) , con la magia dalle "mille e una notte" nel deserto, all'autentica Fes, fino alle stradine blu di Chefchaouen: ogni tappa ci ha regalato momenti unici e ricordi preziosi. E per concludere in bellezza, una visita mattutina alla magnifica Moschea Hassan II di Casablanca, davvero spettacolare! Un ringraziamento speciale ad Elisabetta, che ha organizzato tutto con grande cura, professionalità e attenzione a ogni dettaglio, rendendo il viaggio piacevole e senza pensieri. Un grazie di cuore anche ad Aziz, il nostro autista, molto simpatico, disponibile e sempre attento alle nostre esigenze, che ci ha accompagnato con gentilezza e sicurezza lungo tutto il percorso, contribuendo a rendere questa esperienza ancora più bella. Un itinerario intenso ma meraviglioso, tra città imperiali, montagne, deserto, tradizioni e colori che restano nel cuore. Consigliatissimo a chi desidera scoprire il vero Marocco! Un viaggio che porteremo a lungo nei nostri ricordi, reso speciale da persone fantastiche e dall'organizzazione impeccabile di Marocco.tours. ❤️
  
 
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   Adriano A 
 
 
 
 Verificata Un’esperienza indimenticabile attraverso i colori del Marocco!
Ci siamo affidati a marocco.tours per un tour di 8 giorni che ci ha portati alla scoperta dei luoghi più affascinanti del Paese: partendo dalla vivace Marrakech, abbiamo attraversato le meravigliose Gole del Dades, la Kasbah di Ait Ben Haddou e quella di Amridil. Favolosa la traversata a dorso dei dromedari fra le dune del deserto. Abbiamo poi proseguito verso le storiche Fes e Meknes fino alla magica "città blu", Chefchaouen, per terminare con la più moderna Rabat. Un itinerario intenso, organizzato nei minimi dettagli e gestito con grande cura. Un grazie di cuore va ad Elisabetta: fin dai primi contatti si è dimostrata estremamente disponibile, attenta alle nostre esigenze e precisa nel costruire un viaggio su misura. La sua assistenza e i suoi consigli sono stati preziosissimi. Un plauso speciale va poi ad Aziz, il nostro autista, che è stato molto più di un semplice conducente. Sempre puntuale, professionale, attento alla sicurezza che ha reso ogni spostamento piacevole e ricco di spunti interessanti. La sua gentilezza, simpatia e disponibilità costante hanno fatto davvero la differenza durante tutte le tappe. Se cercate un'agenzia seria, affidabile e capace di farvi vivere la vera essenza del Marocco in totale relax e sicurezza, vi raccomandiamo calorosamente marocco.tours!
  
 
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   Claudio B 
 
 
 
 Verificata A TOUR BEYOND EXPECTATIONS
The suggested route was excellent and allowed us to get a fairly precise idea of the country. Morocco truly enchanted us with the variety of its places and atmospheres. The desert was an unforgettable experience Elisabetta assigned us Riads that were truly excellent in terms of hospitality and location, and her constant attention and presence reassured us at every moment.
  
 
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   Giuseppe C 
 
 
 
 Verificata Tour in Morocco with 6 friends
We did a 12-day tour with 6 friends with an itinerary proposed by Elisabetta but customized by us. The organization, the riads and the driver were very good. Morocco is a varied and interesting country, Elisabetta is an ideal partner, always present and with great flexibility
  
 
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   Giada M 
 
 
 
 Verificata Authentic Morocco
A simply wonderful trip! The 8 days in the south of Morocco were an unforgettable experience, organized with great care by Elisabetta, who knew how to build an itinerary full of emotions, spectacular places and authentic moments. A special thanks also goes to Hassan, our driver, always professional, helpful and kind. He accompanied us with great attention throughout the trip, making us feel safe and at ease and contributing to making every day even more pleasant. We crossed breathtaking landscapes, discovered fascinating places and fully experienced the magic of southern Morocco. A well-organized trip, stress-free and with the pleasant feeling of always being in the right hands. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, we will carry with us forever the colors, the scents, the landscapes and above all the beautiful memories of this experience. 🇲🇦 Absolutely recommended for those who want to discover Morocco with professionalism, attention and a lot of passion!