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12 days · Morocco

Highlights of Morocco with 4 Star Hotels and Desert Camp stay

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  • The Chouara tannery in Fes, Morocco

    The Chouara tannery in Fes, Morocco

  • Spices and dried goods at a Moroccan market

    Spices and dried goods at a Moroccan market

  • The Roman ruins of Volubilis, Morocco

    The Roman ruins of Volubilis, Morocco

  • Sahara dunes at sunset, Morocco

    Sahara dunes at sunset, Morocco

  • A traveller waving from a carved window in Fes, Morocco

    A traveller waving from a carved window in Fes, Morocco

  • A Moroccan salad platter

    A Moroccan salad platter

  • The walls of Asilah above the Atlantic, Morocco

    The walls of Asilah above the Atlantic, Morocco

  • The Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate, Morocco

    The Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate, Morocco

  • A street in Chefchaouen, Morocco

    A street in Chefchaouen, Morocco

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Guided tours through Morocco take in Chefchaouen, Fes and Marrakesh, with desert adventures and plenty of time of your own to explore.

Duration
12 Days / 11 Nights
Route
Starts and ends in Casablanca
Country
Morocco
Activity level
Active (4 of 5)
A fast-moving tour across Morocco: a hotel or desert-camp change most nights, a mountain pass over 2,000 m, desert heat with an early sunrise excursion, and long drive days
Accommodation
11 nights: 4-star hotels across Morocco, including a night in a desert camp near Merzouga
Meals
11 breakfasts and 6 dinners
Group
Group tour, up to 51
Guide
English-speaking tour leader throughout, plus local guides in several cities
Transport
Air-conditioned coach
Best time to go
Runs November, March to May and October, avoiding peak summer heat: mild Imperial Cities, hot desert days and cold desert nights near Merzouga

Tour overview

Morocco group tours suit every kind of traveller. This twelve-day tour starts with Rabat’s historic highlights and an evening in blue-hued Chefchaouen, then a free day in Fes. From the desert landscapes of Merzouga it heads to Marrakesh, with its souks and free days, and ends with quieter spots on the coast.

Highlights

  • A city tour of Casablanca
  • Rabat, Morocco’s capital city
  • A welcome dinner in Rabat
  • An orientation tour of Asilah
  • A guided tour of Chefchaouen
  • A night in the Blue City
  • A guided tour of Fes’s top sights
  • A free day to explore Fes
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  • The Atlas Mountains
  • A comfortable tent under the desert stars
  • The towering cliffs at Todra Gorge
  • Ouarzazate on an orientation tour
  • The historic fortified village of Aït Benhaddou
  • The dramatic Tizi n’Tichka mountain pass
  • Marrakesh with an expert guide
  • Free time in Marrakesh to explore at your own pace
  • An orientation tour of Essaouira

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Route and hotels

Where the tour goes and where you sleep, night by night.

Map of the route, with each hotel stay numbered in order: 1 Rabat, 2 Chefchaouen, 3 Fes, 4 Merzouga, 5 Ouarzazate, 6 Marrakesh, 7 Essaouira, 8 Casablanca.
Hotel stays, in orderOn the wayBy roadAbout 2,220 km by roadMap data: © OpenStreetMap contributors; OpenMapTiles, OpenFreeMap; terrain Mapzen; roads OSRM

  1. Casablanca

    Day 1 · start

  2. Rabat

    1 night · Day 1

    Flower Town Hotel & Spa 4*

  3. Asilah

    Day 2 · on the way

  4. Chefchaouen

    1 night · Day 2

    Parador Hotel 4*

  5. Fes

    2 nights · Days 3–4

    Hôtel Atlas Saiss Fès 4*

  6. Atlas Mountains

    Day 5 · on the way

  7. Merzouga

    1 night · Day 5

    Auberge La Belle Etoile

  8. Todra Gorge

    Day 6 · on the way

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  1. Ouarzazate

    1 night · Day 6

    RS Hotel Karam Palace 4*

  2. Aït Ben Haddou

    Day 7 · on the way

  3. Tizi n'Tichka

    Day 7 · on the way

  4. Marrakesh

    3 nights · Days 7–9

    Opera Plaza 4*

  5. Essaouira

    1 night · Day 10

    Atlas Hotel Essaouira 5*

  6. Casablanca

    1 night · Day 11

    Barcelo Casablanca 4*

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Casablanca – Rabat

    Dinner included

    Your tour leader meets the group in Casablanca on the first morning, followed by a city tour there. The route then continues to Rabat, Morocco’s coastal capital, for a guided tour of this Imperial City and its many attractions. In the evening, a welcome dinner is served at a local restaurant.

    Included

    • City tour of Casablanca: the Habous Quarter, the Hassan II Mosque and Rick’s Café
    • Driving and walking tour of Rabat: the Royal Palace, the Bab Rouah Gate and the Hassan Tower
    • Welcome dinner at a local restaurant in Rabat
    Travel
    Casablanca → Rabat by coach
    Overnight
    Rabat
    Hotel
    Flower Town Hotel & Spa 4*
  2. Day 2

    Rabat – Asilah – Chefchaouen

    Breakfast included
    A street in Chefchaouen, Morocco

    The route heads to Chefchaouen, the blue city, with a stop in the coastal town of Asilah for an orientation tour of the Medina, or Old Town. On arrival in Chefchaouen, where the group overnights, a guided tour covers Morocco’s “Blue Pearl”, whose blue houses are said to symbolise the sky, God and heaven.

    Included

    • Orientation tour of Asilah’s old town (the Medina) and its ocean viewpoints
    • Guided tour of Chefchaouen, Morocco’s Blue City
    Travel
    Rabat → Asilah → Chefchaouen by coach
    Overnight
    Chefchaouen
    Hotel
    Parador Hotel 4*
  3. Day 3

    Chefchaouen – Fes

    Breakfast and dinner included
    The Chouara tannery in Fes, Morocco

    The route leaves Chefchaouen for Fes, another Imperial City dating from the 13th century. The Fes Medina there ranks among the largest and oldest urban pedestrian zones anywhere, and this UNESCO listed area is also home to some of the oldest universities in the world. A local tannery showcases traditional Moroccan handicrafts, and there is time for souvenir shopping too.

    Included

    • Guided tour of the Fes Medina, one of the world’s largest car-free urban areas
    • Visit to a local tannery, with time for souvenir shopping
    Travel
    Chefchaouen → Fes by coach
    Overnight
    Fes
    Hotel
    Hôtel Atlas Saiss Fès 4*
  4. Day 4

    Fes: Free Day

    Breakfast and dinner included
    A traveller waving from a carved window in Fes, Morocco

    Fes, Morocco’s cultural capital, is free to explore as you wish today. There is also an optional excursion to Volubilis, ranked among Morocco’s best preserved archaeological sites, with a guided tour of its Roman archaeology, a stop at a local winery, and a lunch with wine pairing. Dinner is included at the hotel tonight.

    Included

    • Free day in Fes to explore the Medina
    • Dinner at the hotel

    Optional extras

    Overnight
    Fes
    Hotel
    Hôtel Atlas Saiss Fès 4*
  5. Day 5

    Fes – Atlas Mountains – Merzouga

    Breakfast and dinner included
    Sahara dunes at sunset, Morocco

    The desert tour of Morocco begins with a visit to Ifrane, known as “Little Switzerland”, before the route crosses the Atlas Mountains and the palm groves of the Ziz Valley. From Erfoud, the drive continues to the desert camp at Merzouga, where dinner features Berber style “pizza” and traditional music around a bonfire, with an overnight stay in a tent under the desert sky.

    Included

    • Stop in Ifrane, known as ‘Little Switzerland’
    • Scenic drive through the Ziz Valley and the Atlas Mountains
    • Dinner and a bonfire at the desert camp, with a night under the stars
    Travel
    Fes → Atlas Mountains → Merzouga by coach
    Overnight
    Merzouga
    Hotel
    Auberge La Belle Etoile
  6. Day 6

    Merzouga – Todra Gorge – Ouarzazate

    Breakfast and dinner included

    An early start brings a view of the desert sunrise, before the route continues to Ouarzazate, passing the Todra Gorge on the way. A walk along the river here runs beneath limestone canyons and cliffs. Ouarzazate is reached in the evening, with dinner included.

    Included

    • Sunrise over the desert, before setting off
    • Walk beneath the cliffs of the Todra Gorge
    Travel
    Merzouga → Todra Gorge → Ouarzazate by coach
    Overnight
    Ouarzazate
    Hotel
    RS Hotel Karam Palace 4*
  7. Day 7

    Ouarzazate – Aït Ben Haddou – Tizi n'Tichka – Marrakesh

    Breakfast and dinner included
    The Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate, Morocco

    Before the route to Marrakesh, an orientation tour covers Ouarzazate, home to the Taourirt Kasbah. Next comes a visit to the fortified village of Aït Ben Haddou, followed by the winding mountain roads through the Tizi n’Tichka pass. On arrival in Marrakesh, dinner centres on a slow cooked meat stew called tangia, a dish typical of the city.

    Included

    • Walking tour of Ouarzazate’s Taourirt Kasbah
    • Visit to the fortified village of Aït Ben Haddou
    • Drive over the Tizi n’Tichka mountain pass, at about 2,260 m
    Travel
    Ouarzazate → Aït Ben Haddou → Tizi n’Tichka → Marrakesh by coach
    Overnight
    Marrakesh
    Hotel
    Opera Plaza 4*
  8. Day 8

    Marrakesh: Free Day

    Breakfast included

    The morning brings a tour taking in Marrakesh’s top attractions, among them the Koutoubia, Jemaa el Fna Square, and a variety of souks, before time to continue on your own. Alternatively, the optional excursion teaches Moroccan cooking in a family style setting, making harira, tagine and a dessert while hearing more of the country’s stories.

    Included

    • Guided tour of Marrakesh: the Koutoubia, Jemaa el Fna Square and the souks

    Optional extras

    Overnight
    Marrakesh
    Hotel
    Opera Plaza 4*
  9. Day 9

    Marrakesh: Free Day

    Breakfast included

    Marrakesh offers a full free day. The Marrakesh+ excursion is one option, exploring the Jardin Majorelle gardens, including the Musée Berbère, and the Medersa Ben Youssef. In the evening, there is also the optional excursion to a Fantasia and folklore show, taking in Morocco’s cuisine, culture and performance arts.

    Included

    • Free day in Marrakesh to explore at your own pace

    Optional extras

    Overnight
    Marrakesh
    Hotel
    Opera Plaza 4*
  10. Day 10

    Marrakesh – Essaouira

    Breakfast included

    After breakfast, the route travels to Essaouira, where Jimi Hendrix is said to have stayed before Woodstock, with a stop at an Argan Oil cooperative on the way. Essaouira, a UNESCO listed port city, offers a quieter contrast after Marrakesh, with an orientation tour of the town. In the evening, the optional Evening in Essaouira excursion offers fresh seafood with ocean views.

    Included

    • Stop at an Argan oil cooperative
    • Orientation tour of Essaouira’s Old Medina and city walls

    Optional extras

    Travel
    Marrakesh → Essaouira by coach
    Overnight
    Essaouira
    Hotel
    Atlas Hotel Essaouira 5*
  11. Day 11

    Essaouira – Casablanca

    Breakfast included

    The morning brings the return journey to where the tour began, taking in the last Moroccan sights between Essaouira and Casablanca. In the evening, there is the optional farewell dinner in Casablanca, featuring local specialities to mark the 11 days on the road.

    Optional extras

    Travel
    Essaouira → Casablanca by coach
    Overnight
    Casablanca
    Hotel
    Barcelo Casablanca 4*
  12. Day 12

    End of tour in Casablanca

    Breakfast included

    After 12 days of sightseeing through Morocco, taking in its top sights, natural beauty and lesser known corners along the way, this Highlights of Morocco tour draws to a close after breakfast this morning.

Dates & prices

Prices per person, sharing a double or twin room. A single room costs the supplement shown.

What’s included

Included

  • 10 nights in mostly 4-star hotels, in twin rooms with a private bathroom
  • 1 night in a desert camp
  • A room to yourself for a single supplement, subject to availability
  • 11 breakfasts and 7 dinners, with a vegetarian option at every meal on request
  • A modern coach with air conditioning and reclining seats
  • Public transport the tour uses, except on free days
  • Guided from start to finish

Not included

  • Flights to the start of the tour and home from the end: we can book them from Dubai
  • Travel insurance: take out a policy that suits your trip

Optional extras

Excursions and upgrades you can add to the tour. Prices are per person.

  • Volubilis Roman Ruins & Wine Pairing Lunch

    Day 4    AED 370per person

    A full day to Volubilis, Morocco’s best-preserved Roman site and a UNESCO World Heritage listing, with a guided tour of the ruins and mosaics, followed by a tour of a local winery and a lunch with wine pairing. US$100, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    See day 4 in the itinerary

  • Tastes & Sounds of Marrakesh: Cooking & Stories

    Day 8    AED 295per person

    A Moroccan cooking lesson in a family home: learn to make harira soup, a tagine and a traditional dessert, with storytelling about Morocco woven through the afternoon. US$80, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    See day 8 in the itinerary

  • Marrakesh+

    Day 9    AED 225per person

    A deeper look at Marrakesh: the Jardin Majorelle and its Musée Berbère, the Dar El Bacha Museum within the old Medina, and the Medersa Ben Youssef, a historic Koranic school. US$60, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    See day 9 in the itinerary

  • Morocco Feast, Folklore & Fantasia Show

    Day 9    AED 315per person

    An evening Fantasia show with a horse display and Moroccan folklore, paired with a multi-course dinner of mechoui and other specialities, vegetarian options available, plus return transport from the hotel. US$85, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    See day 9 in the itinerary

  • An Evening in Essaouira

    Day 10    AED 130per person

    An evening in Essaouira built around fresh fish, vegetarian options available, with views over the Atlantic from this Moroccan port town. US$35, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    See day 10 in the itinerary

  • Casablanca Farewell Dinner

    Day 11    AED 205per person

    A farewell group dinner in Casablanca, with Moroccan specialities such as Rfissa, chicken and lentils with msemmen flatbread and ras el-hanout spicing, plus a belly dancing performance. US$55, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    See day 11 in the itinerary

To add an extra, mention it in your booking notes, and we confirm it with your seats before you pay. Some are booked with your tour leader on the day instead: their description says so.

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Good to know

Practical details to read before you travel.

  • Passport & visas

    This tour stays within Morocco, so no Schengen visa is involved.

    Morocco’s e-visa is open to certain nationalities and to holders of residence permits or visas from a specific list of countries, and UAE residence isn’t on that list; for many UAE residents, the route is the Moroccan consulate, so allow time before you travel. Our visa team checks your passport and applies on your behalf: ask us when you book.

  • Flights and timings

    Flights to and from Casablanca aren’t included.

    Day 1 starts at the hotel in Casablanca, with your tour leader’s contact details emailed to you about a week before departure. The tour ends at the same hotel on day 12, after breakfast, by around 10:00.

    Our team can book your flights from Dubai to match.

  • Meals and dietary needs

    Breakfast is included every day except day 1, plus seven dinners along the route, including the welcome dinner in Rabat and most nights through Morocco’s Imperial Cities and the desert. Lunches are not included, so you can choose where to eat.

    Tell us about any dietary needs, halal included, when you book, and we pass them on before the tour.

  • Money

    Morocco uses the dirham, which can’t be bought before you go: change money or use an ATM once you land. Cards are widely accepted in cities, though smaller towns, markets and the desert camp are largely cash-based.

    Optional extras booked on tour are paid to your tour leader in cash or by card, in the currency shown.

  • Weather and packing

    The tour runs November, March to May and October, avoiding the hottest summer months. Morocco’s Imperial Cities are mild to warm in these months, and the desert around Merzouga swings from warm days to cold nights, so bring a warm layer for the camp.

    Pack layers, comfortable shoes for walking tours and cobbled Medinas, and modest clothing, covering shoulders and knees, for mosques and Medinas.

  • The night in the desert

    On day 5 you swap hotels for a comfortable tent at a desert camp near Merzouga, which has hot water, electricity and a toilet. The evening includes Berber-style pizza, a bonfire and music, and the next morning starts early to catch the sunrise over the dunes before setting off for the Todra Gorge.

    The drive over the Tizi n’Tichka pass on day 7 reaches about 2,260 m on a long, winding mountain road, so if you are prone to motion sickness, consider bringing something for it.

Plan your trip

Our Dubai team arranges what goes around the tour, so it is booked in one place.

  • Visas

    Check the visa for each country on the route. Our visa team in Dubai applies for UAE residents once the tour is booked.

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  • Flights

    Flights are not included. We can book them with the tour: Dubai to Casablanca and back. Tick “Flights” when you book and we quote them with your confirmation.

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  • Pay in instalments

    Split the cost with Tabby or Tamara, or over 3 to 12 months on a UAE bank credit card for bookings from AED 1,000.

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Questions about this tour

  • What will my days look like?

    Days are full. Most start with breakfast, then the main sights with a local guide or your tour leader. Afternoons often leave free time to wander, stop for a coffee or join an optional extra. Expect a fair amount of walking: some days mean two or three hours on your feet, so bring comfortable shoes.

  • Who will I be travelling with?

    Travellers from all over the world, of different ages and backgrounds, who share a wish to see more. Up to 51 people share this tour, and most know each other’s names within a few days.

  • What are the hotels like?

    Mostly 3 and 4 star, all clean, comfortable and well located, with private en-suite bathrooms. They are chosen so you sleep well and are ready for the next day. The destinations come first, but the hotels are never an afterthought.

  • How active is this tour?

    You carry your own luggage, sometimes up hotel stairs. Some walking tours run for up to three hours, and a few sites have plenty of steps. The itinerary and the activity level at the top of this page show whether the pace suits you.

  • How do optional extras work?

    Optional extras run in the tour’s free time, and your tour leader tells you what is on offer as the tour goes. The ones on this tour are booked with your tour leader on the day, and the Optional extras section shows each one with its price.

  • Will I have time to explore on my own?

    Yes. The itinerary builds in free time to wander at your own pace, and your tour leader can point you to the places that suit you, so you are never left to work it all out alone.

  • What support do I have while I’m on tour?

    Your tour leader travels with you from start to finish. They know the places most visitors miss, can suggest a restaurant before you ask, and deal with whatever crops up on the way. Transport and hotels are all arranged for you.

    There is also an emergency number staffed 24 hours a day, and our team in Dubai is there to help.

  • How do I book Highlights of Morocco with 4 Star Hotels and Desert Camp stay?

    Press Book now, choose a date, your travellers and rooms, and give your name, email and mobile. We hold your seats and email your booking reference straight away; you then add each traveller as their passport shows on your booking page. Our Dubai team confirms the seats with the tour operator, then emails you a secure payment link. Nothing is charged when you book.

  • When do I pay?

    Once the tour operator confirms your seats. We email you a secure payment link for the total in AED, and your booking is complete when it is paid. To pay in instalments, say so in your booking notes.

  • Is the price per person?

    Yes. Prices are per person sharing a double or twin room. Travelling alone? A single room costs the supplement shown next to each date.

  • Are flights included?

    Only when the tour lists them under what is included. We can book flights from the UAE to the start city and home from the end city with your tour.

  • Do I need a visa?

    That depends on your passport and the countries on the route. Our visa team arranges Schengen and other visas for UAE residents, and can apply for yours once the tour is booked.

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