Discover Morocco: 7-Day Private Tour from Rabat to Marrakech

TOUR ITINERARY OVERVIEW

Day 1: Rabat to Meknes

• Destinations & Route: Begin your journey in Rabat with visits to the Hassan Tower, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the Kasbah of the Udayas. In the late morning, drive to Meknes (approx. 150 km, ~2 hours).
• Key Attractions & Experiences: Explore the Andalusian gardens of the Kasbah, the monumental Bab Mansour gate, Place El Hedim, Moulay Ismail Mausoleum, and Heri es-Souani granaries.
• Transportation: Private vehicle.
• Accommodation in Meknes:
  • Luxury: Hôtel Transatlantique Meknès
  • Mid-range: Riad Yacout
  • Budget: ibis Meknès
• Meals: Breakfast included; lunch en route; dinner on your own in Meknes.

Day 2: Meknes – Volubilis – Fes

• Destinations & Route: Morning tour of Meknes, then drive to Volubilis (30 min), visit Moulay Idriss Zerhoun, and continue to Fes (approx. 1.5 hours).
• Key Attractions & Experiences: Discover Roman ruins at Volubilis, the sacred town of Moulay Idriss, and arrive in Fes for an evening stroll in the medina.
• Transportation: Private vehicle.
• Accommodation in Fes:
  • Luxury: Riad Fès Hotel & Spa
  • Mid-range: Riad Laaroussa
  • Budget: Hotel Batha
• Meals: Breakfast included; lunch in Moulay Idriss or en route; dinner on your own in Fes.

Day 3: Fes (Guided Medina Tour)

• Destinations & Route: Full-day guided walking tour of Fes el Bali.
• Key Attractions & Experiences: Visit Bab Boujloud, Al-Qarawiyyin University, Bou Inania and Al-Attarine madrasas, Chouara Tanneries, artisan souks, Nejjarine Fountain, and Mellah.
• Transportation: Walking tour.
• Accommodation: Same as Day 2.
• Meals: Breakfast included; lunch in the medina; dinner on your own.

Day 4: Fes to Merzouga (Sahara Desert)

• Destinations & Route: Drive through the Middle Atlas via Ifrane, Azrou, Midelt, and Ziz Valley to Merzouga (~463 km, ~7 hours).
• Key Attractions & Experiences: Scenic landscapes, Barbary macaques in cedar forests, palm-filled valleys, and sunset over Erg Chebbi dunes.
• Transportation: Private vehicle.
• Accommodation in Merzouga:
  • Luxury: Kasbah Hotel Xaluca (Erfoud)
  • Mid-range: Hotel Kasbah Mohayut
  • Budget: Auberge Yasmina
• Meals: Breakfast included; lunch in Midelt; dinner at hotel.

Day 5: Merzouga (Sahara Desert Camp)

• Destinations & Route: Morning free, optional nomad visit. Afternoon camel trek to desert camp.
• Key Attractions & Experiences: Camel ride, Erg Chebbi dunes, sunset views, stargazing, traditional dinner in camp.
• Transportation: Camel trek (~2–3 hours).
• Accommodation: Desert camp:
  • Luxury: Ensuite tents
  • Mid-range: Shared-amenity tents
  • Budget: Communal bivouac tents
• Meals: Breakfast at hotel; lunch in Merzouga; dinner included at desert camp.

Day 6: Merzouga – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley

• Destinations & Route: Early return from camp, drive to Todra Gorges, then on to Dades Valley (~150 km).
• Key Attractions & Experiences: Sunrise over dunes, Rissani market, walk through Todra Gorge, scenic Dades road and kasbahs.
• Transportation: Private vehicle.
• Accommodation in Dades Valley:
  • Luxury: Hotel Xaluca Dades
  • Mid-range: Auberge des Jardins du Dades
  • Budget: Auberge Rizane or similar
• Meals: Breakfast included; lunch near Todra; dinner at hotel.

Day 7: Dades Valley – Aït Benhaddou – Marrakech

• Destinations & Route: Drive via Skoura and Ouarzazate to Aït Benhaddou, then cross Tizi n’Tichka pass to Marrakech (~309 km, ~5 hours).
• Key Attractions & Experiences: Visit Kasbah Amridil, Ouarzazate (optional studio tour), explore Aït Benhaddou ksar (UNESCO site).
• Transportation: Private vehicle.
• Accommodation in Marrakech:
  • Luxury: La Mamounia or similar
  • Mid-range: Riad Palais Sebban
  • Budget: Dar Rabha or basic riad
• Meals: Breakfast included; lunch in Aït Benhaddou; tour ends in Marrakech (dinner on your own).