Are you looking for an epic adventure that sweeps across Morocco taking in this incredible country’s rich history, diverse culture, and beautiful landscapes along the way? When it comes to immersive, unforgettable experiences in Morocco, it’s all but impossible to compete with this seven-day excursion.
Starting in Casablanca, your route will take you up the coast to Rabat before heading inland to Fes via the bleu city of Chefchoauen. The vast wonder of the Sahara Desert awaits next, before the Draa Valley, Ouarzazate, Ait BenHaddou, the High Atlas Mountains and more lead the way to Marrakech, the final destination on this awe-inspiring journey.
Read the full itinerary below to appreciate the full scale of this experience — and please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions for the Desert Luxury Camp team.
Do you have less time to play with? Browse our other Morocco luxury holiday packages for shorter adventures, including those departing from Marrakech and Fes.
Casablanca hotel or airport
This tour is accessible to all with no minimum age, though please consider the driving distances for elderly guests and small children.
Guests do not need any special equipment to join this tour. However, if you are traveling in summer, please bring a hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses. When riding camels, we advise wearing longer pants instead of shorts/skirts and light sports shoes rather than sandals that can slip off.
Winter nights are cold! So warm jackets and even hats are a great addition to your suitcase or backpack. Remember that sand gets everywhere! If you have some expensive equipment with you, store it in zip lock bags to keep it safe from sand grains.
This tour is private and can be further customized to your ideas and preferences. We would recommend adding more days to this tour and spending one extra night in the desert and/or in Fes.
We will collect you at the airport in Casablanca, the busiest city in Morocco and the economic capital. After our greetings, we travel to the city to view the dominant and most visited structure here — the immense Hassan II Mosque. The mosque features the world’s tallest minaret, and it is the only working mosque in Morocco that can be visited by non-Muslims as part of a guided tour.
If there is time we will stop somewhere for lunch at the Atlantic Boardwalk before continuing to Rabat for the night.
Morocco’s capital has the grand feeling of an imperial city. Its historic center is filled with fine Sultan’s palaces, mosques, and centuries-old ramparts. The Hassan Tower stands on a hill overlooking the Wadi Bou Regreg, a gigantic mosque that is emblematic of Rabat and famous for its unfinished minaret where storks nest. The beautiful Mausoleum of Mohammed V is decorated with stained glass windows, white marble, a wrought-iron entryway, and an impressive dome.
A visit to Rabat would not be complete without viewing the oldest part of the city, Chellah Necropolis. Dating from the time of Almohads, you’ll find many Roman ruins here. We then make the direct transfer to Chefchaouen.
Spend most of your day in the stunning blue city of Chefchoauen. Walk the streets of the vividly blue-colored town located among the jagged mountain peaks of the Riff Mountains. Later in the afternoon, we transfer to Fes.
Explore Fes el-Bali (Old Fes), the cultural heart of Morocco. Founded in the eighth century by Moulay Idriss I, this imperial capital was a renowned center of medieval learning. Stroll the labyrinthine old quarter, with its 9,000 narrow lanes, alleys, and souks, on a market visit of unmatched authenticity. Watching local craftsmen in action, working with bronze and pottery, makes for an engaging artisan visit as well.
Next, proceed to the intricately detailed 14th-century Karaouine — one of the oldest, still-functioning universities in the world — and Nejjarine Square. You also see the Royal Palace, madrasas, and mellah (Jewish quarter) in Fez el-Jadid.
Travel to small, desert-fringed Erfoud, pausing en route for lunch in Midelt and marveling at everyday life as you pass Berber villages, endless palm plantations, and the majestic Atlas Mountains. Then, later, the scenery will change as we start seeing the first sand dunes from the road. The great “sand sea” of Merzouga, a beautiful area of fine, apricot–colored sand stretches as far as the eye can see.
Here we reach our Erg Chebbi luxury desert camp, which offers the highest comfort. Large tents with king-size beds, Moroccan handcrafted furniture, and ensuite bathrooms with western toilets, handheld showers, and a sink in your tent.
After breakfast, we have ample time to explore this beautiful region! Today, we mount our camels and trek into the orange hues of the Moroccan Sahara’s desert dunes. Admire the beautiful sand waves and the camel’s gentle walk. Later, we enjoy a picnic lunch either on the desert dunes or back in camp.
We then depart for our next night stop in the Draa Valley. Today’s road will be much easier; a straight path punctuated by some fortified villages and, later, the palm groves of the Draa Valley will lead us to our hotel for the night.
This morning we will pass the Berber villages along the green fields of the Draa Valley. We then cross the barren ranges of Sahro to Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Morocco”. It is possible to visit the Taouirirt and the Cinema Museum before continuing onto the Kasbah Ait BenHaddou. This World Heritage site and the backdrop of many Hollywood blockbusters such as Gladiator, Indiana Jones, and Lawrence of Arabia is a must-visit on your Morocco Tour. Walk along the ruined buildings and climb to the top hill where the granary offers a spectacular view over the village and the surrounding countryside.
It’s then time to cross the High Atlas Mountains to Marrakech via the Tizi n’Tichka pass, which is full of stunning views peppered by Berber villages.
Tip: Add more days to the itinerary and include a visit to Volubis and Meknes or have an extra night in camp or Fes.
