9 Days Tailor-Made Best Morocco Tour, Daily Start & Private Trip

After a hearty morning meal at the hotel, your English-speaking driver guide will pick you for departure to Rabat.

Upon arrival, you will be guided to visit the Royal Palace from the outside. This Royal Palace is a typical Arabic palace architecture and mainly served as a political conference center, where the king of Morocco greets the heads of other countries. After that, proceed to the unfinished Hassan Tower, which has been under construction since 1196. At present, there are only stone pillars remaining due to the lack of funds and frequent earthquakes. Later, continue to visit the Oudayas Kasbah, a complex of castles. The last stop is the Mausoleum of Mohamed V, where royal soldiers stand at the entrance. At the end of the day, spend some leisure time exploring souks in the old medina.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Riad Kalaa (4 stars) or similar

In the morning, transfer to Fez, the third largest city and a historical city of Morocco. En route, pay a visit to the old imperial city Meknes, founded in the 11th century, which is home to vast historic sites. Moreover, the city obtains a well-reputed honor for its olive oil and wine. Later, make a stop at the most famous Roman site, the Ruins of Volubilis. After that, continue to Fez.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Raid Dar Roumana (4 stars) or similar

Visit the Old Medina from the gate of Bab Boujloud, whose foundation could date back to the end of 8th century. This old city is said to be the only one in the world without bus or car due to its intricate narrow alleys, and donkeys play the importation means of transportation. Next, visit the well-known Chouara Tannery, which is located in a large courtyard. The open-air dye house, in a size of a football field, is filled with colorful dyeing vats.

Then, continue to visit two Koran schools, the Bou Inania Madrasa and the Attarine Madrasa, where you will be amazed by the mosaic art of Islamic architecture and the peaceful atmosphere. Adjacent Kairaouine Mosque and University is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the oldest university in the world. Thereafter, continue to visit the Moulay Idriss Mausoleum and the Souk Nejjarine in succession.

Meals: Breakfast

After morning meal, transfer to Merzouga, the entrance to the Sahara Desert. Although it may be a long drive, the attractive and marvelous scenery will make good use of your time. Along the way, we will pass through the majestic Middle Atlas Mountain, and Ifrane, a red town known as Switzerland in Africa, and have a stopover there for taking pictures.

Continue a 3-hour drive, we’ll reach Midelt, about halfway through the journey to Sahara Desert. You can have your midday meal here, as the driver-guide will recommend the nice restaurants. After midday meal, we’ll continue driving for 3 hours and 40 minutes to our destination today, Merzouga. Upon arrival, take a 4x4 off-road vehicle heading to your base camp in Sahara Desert.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: Golden Camp and Oasis or similar

Enjoy the desert sunrise at dawn, then return to base camp for morning meal. After morning meal, we will leave for Skoura Oasis. We’ll first reach the Todra Gorges in about 3 hours’ drive. This stunning gorge is only about 10 meters (11 yards) wide, but its height reaches more than 300 meters (984 feet). The brownish-red steep cliffs seem to show that there is no way out.

Today's midday meal will be at a traditional Berber home, where you will be served with authentic Berber dishes. After midday meal, you can also visit the house and learn about the life of the host and his family.

Afterwards, continue our 3-hour drive to the destination today, Skoura. We will pass the Dades Gorges and Valley of Roses on the way, and stopover for a photo shoot. Skoura is a historic oasis with large stretches of Palmeraie, scattered villages and numerous Kasbahs. Overnight at the Kasbahs hotel of local features.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Ksar El Kabbaba kasbah and spa or similar

In the morning, depart to another imperial city, Marrakech, dubbed as the Southern Pearl and Land of God. After about 1 hour of driving along the route of a 1000 Kasbahs, we’ll arrive at Ouarzazate. Visit the Atlas Corporation Studio.

En route, make a short break at Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This Morocco's most beautiful village is famous for the breathtaking view of earthen houses and walls. Then continue driving for about 3 hours to Marrakech, stopping over at Telouet Kasbah and Tizi n’Tichka Pass for photo shooting. Upon arrival, check into your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Le Meridien N'fis (4 stars) or similar

Today's itinerary starts with a horse carriage ride to Old Medina. In the morning sunlight, your open-air carriage allows you to enjoy the city views with the gentle breeze and soak up the city’s unique atmosphere along the way. Then visit the Koutoubia Mosque, the landmark building and the highest architecture in the city. Built in 1195, this mosque distinguishes from other temples in that the mud on the spires is mixed with many precious fragrant spices. To this day, the mosque is surrounded with fragrance.

Later, go ahead to Bahia Palace, which was decorated with a vast number of Islamic carved flowers and Mosaic collage tiles, making it exquisite and elegant. After that, visit the Saadian Tombs, well-known for its architectural value, especially the carved wooden ceiling. Next is the holy Ben Yousself Medersa, which is the largest Koran academy in North Africa. During the rest of the free time, you may take a leisurely exploration of the souks and Jemaa el-Fna Square. Finally, the horse-drawn carriage will take you back to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

In your last morning in Morocco, you’ll be escorted to visit Jardin Majorelle and the Yves Saint Laurent Museum next to it. After the visit, you will be transferred to the airport in Marrakech according to your return flight.

For your reference, it takes around 15 minutes by driving to Menara Airport in Marrakech or 3 hours by car to Mohammed International Airport in Casablanca. We wish you a nice journey home!

Meals: Breakfast

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