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16-Day Ultimate Morocco Tour from Marrakech

16-Day Ultimate Morocco Tour from Marrakech

Imlil · Tizi n'Tichka · Aït Ben Haddou · Ouarzazate · Skoura · Valley of Roses · Dades Valley · Todra Gorge …

⏱ 16 days☾ 15 nights⚑ From Marrakech⚐ To Marrakech✦ Private tour

Overview

A private 16-day journey from Marrakech back to Marrakech, with your own driver. Highlights: Jemaa el-Fna square · Guided visit of Marrakech · Imlil and the High Atlas – plus 2 nights in the Sahara.

Duration16 days
StartsMarrakech
EndsMarrakech
TypePrivate

Highlights

  • Jemaa el-Fna square
  • Guided visit of Marrakech
  • Imlil and the High Atlas
  • Aït Ben Haddou
  • Dades Gorge
  • Camel trek and desert camp

Itinerary

D1

Day 1 · Arrival in Marrakech

Pick-up at Marrakech airport and transfer to your riad. Evening free on Jemaa el-Fna square.

Night: Riad in Marrakech
D2

Day 2 · Marrakech

Guided tour of Marrakech: the Koutoubia, the Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs and the souks of the medina. Evening on Jemaa el-Fna.

Meals: BreakfastNight: Riad in Marrakech
D3

Day 3 · Day trip to the High Atlas and Imlil

A day in the High Atlas: the Asni valley, the village of Imlil at the foot of Toubkal and a walk through Berber hamlets, back to Marrakech for the night.

Meals: BreakfastNight: Riad in Marrakech
D4

Day 4 · Marrakech – Tizi n'Tichka – Aït Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate

Over the High Atlas by the Tizi n'Tichka pass, visit of Aït Ben Haddou and night in Ouarzazate.

Meals: Breakfast, dinnerNight: Hotel in Ouarzazate
D5

Day 5 · Ouarzazate – Skoura – Dades Valley

Palm grove of Skoura, Valley of Roses and the winding road of the Dades Gorge.

Meals: Breakfast, dinnerNight: Guesthouse in the Dades Valley
D6

Day 6 · Dades – Todra – Merzouga

Morning walk in the Todra Gorge, then east through Tinejdad and Erfoud. Camel trek at sunset into Erg Chebbi and night at the desert camp.

Meals: Breakfast, dinnerNight: Desert camp in Erg Chebbi
D7

Day 7 · A day around Erg Chebbi

Sunrise from the dunes, then a 4x4 tour: Gnawa musicians in Khamlia, tea with a nomad family, the seasonal lake of Dayet Srji and the old ksour of Rissani. Free time for sandboarding before a second night in Merzouga.

Meals: Breakfast, dinnerNight: Desert camp or hotel in Merzouga
D8

Day 8 · Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Midelt – Fes

Sunrise and breakfast in the dunes, then north along the Ziz palm groves, over the Middle Atlas through Midelt and the cedar forest to Fes.

Meals: BreakfastNight: Riad in Fes
D9

Day 9 · Fes

Guided tour of Fes el-Bali with a local guide: the Bou Inania madrasa, the Karaouine, the souks of the craftsmen and the famous Chouara tanneries. Free afternoon in your riad.

Meals: BreakfastNight: Riad in Fes
D10

Day 10 · Fes – Chefchaouen

North into the Rif mountains to Chefchaouen, with a free afternoon to explore the blue town.

Meals: BreakfastNight: Guesthouse in Chefchaouen
D11

Day 11 · Chefchaouen

A free day in Chefchaouen: the kasbah, Outa el-Hammam square and the walk to the Spanish mosque for the view – or an optional excursion to the Akchour waterfalls.

Meals: BreakfastNight: Guesthouse in Chefchaouen
D12

Day 12 · Chefchaouen – Rabat

Back down from the Rif mountains to the Atlantic and Rabat, with time for a walk in the Kasbah of the Udayas.

Meals: BreakfastNight: Hotel in Rabat
D13

Day 13 · Rabat – Casablanca

Morning in Rabat, then Casablanca: the Hassan II Mosque and the Corniche.

Meals: BreakfastNight: Hotel in Casablanca
D14

Day 14 · Casablanca – Marrakech

Drive to Marrakech and drop-off at your riad or the airport.

Meals: Breakfast
D15

Day 15 · Marrakech – Essaouira

West across the argan country, with a stop at a women's argan cooperative, to Essaouira on the Atlantic.

Meals: BreakfastNight: Riad in Essaouira
D16

Day 16 · Essaouira – Marrakech

Back to Marrakech and drop-off at your riad or the airport.

Meals: Breakfast

Route map

Tour map

Your route

~2,500km by road
ATLANTIC OCEANATLAS MOUNTAINSMarrakechOuarzazateDades ValleyMerzougaFesChefchaouenRabatCasablancaEssaouira010203040506070809N200 km
  1. 01Marrakech
  2. 02Ouarzazate
  3. 03Dades Valley
  4. 04Merzouga
  5. 05Fes
  6. 06Chefchaouen
  7. 07Rabat
  8. 08Casablanca
  9. 09Essaouira

Road route; stops shown are the start, the overnight places and the end. Open in Google Maps ↗

Where you sleep

Night 1Riad in Marrakechafter day 1
Night 2Riad in Marrakechafter day 2
Night 3Riad in Marrakechafter day 3
Night 4Hotel in Ouarzazateafter day 4
Night 5Guesthouse in the Dades Valleyafter day 5
Night 6Desert camp in Erg Chebbiafter day 6
Night 7Desert camp or hotel in Merzougaafter day 7
Night 8Riad in Fesafter day 8
Night 9Riad in Fesafter day 9
Night 10Guesthouse in Chefchaouenafter day 10
Night 11Guesthouse in Chefchaouenafter day 11
Night 12Hotel in Rabatafter day 12
Night 13Hotel in Casablancaafter day 13
Night 14Riad in Essaouiraafter day 15

What's included

Included

  • Private air-conditioned 4x4 or minivan with an English-speaking driver
  • Pick-up at your riad, hotel or the airport
  • Fuel, tolls and parking
  • Camel ride into Erg Chebbi with a camel guide
  • Night in a private tent with bed and en-suite bathroom
  • Dinner and breakfast at the desert camp
  • Hotels, riads and guesthouses with breakfast (dinner where indicated)
  • Local guide in Fes
  • Local guide in Marrakech

Not included

  • Lunches and drinks
  • Entrance fees
  • Local city guides (optional, on request)
  • Tips for driver and staff

Make it yours

Photos

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What to bring

  • A small backpack for the night in the desert (big luggage stays in the car)
  • Sunglasses, sun cream and a hat or scarf
  • Comfortable shoes and light, long clothes
  • A warm layer for the evening – nights are cold from November to March
  • Cash for drinks, lunches and tips
  • Your passport (hotels and camps ask for it)

Good to know

  • Accommodation chosen according to your budget.
  • Starts in Marrakech and ends in Marrakech; other start or end cities on request.
  • Two nights in the desert: the second one can be in a hotel at the foot of the dunes.
  • Long tours can include rest days – just tell us where you would like more time.
  • Private tour: dates and timing adapted to you.
  • Cancellation conditions are confirmed with your quote.

Questions about this tour

Where does the tour start and end?

It starts in Marrakech – we pick you up at your hotel, riad or meeting point – and ends in Marrakech. If you prefer another start or end point, we can adapt it.

Is this tour private?

Yes. Only you and your travel companions, with your own vehicle and English-speaking driver. We never mix groups.

Can I customise this itinerary?

Absolutely. Add nights, change the start or end city, upgrade the hotels or the tent, or add activities – just tell us what you would like.

How do I book and pay?

Send us your dates by WhatsApp or email. We reply within 24 hours with the final itinerary and price, and explain the payment conditions in your quote.

What is the best time for this tour?

October to April is the most pleasant season. In summer the tour runs too, with camel rides in the late afternoon and early morning to avoid the heat.

Another question?

Ask us on WhatsApp – we answer within 24 hours.

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