Embark on an enriching 10-day journey through Morocco's most iconic sites, from the vibrant streets of Marrakech to the stunning Sahara Desert. This guided tour includes visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites, majestic mountains, and the serene coastlines of Morocco. Highlights include an immersive city tour in Marrakech, an authentic lunch prepared by a royal chef, and a magical night in the Sahara with Berber music under the stars. Uncover the historic charm of Fez, the blue streets of Chefchaouen, and the coastal beauty of Tangier, all while enjoying comfortable private transport.
Discover Marrakech's rich history with guided tours and a traditional lunch
Experience the Sahara Desert with dinner and entertainment included
Explore multiple imperial cities and stunning landscapes across Morocco
Travel comfortably with private transport and an expert English-speaking guide
10-Day Grand Morocco Tour: Imperial Cities & Sahara Adventure
Activity duration is 10 days10d
10d
English
Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
NZ$3,994.64 x 1 AdultNZ$3,994.64
Total
Price is NZ$3,994.64NZ$3,994.64
includes taxes & fees
Until Tue, 13 Oct
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What's included, what's not
Inclusions
9 nights accommodation
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Private air-conditioned transport throughout the tour
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Traditional Berber music show in Merzouga
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Guided city tour of Fez
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Guided city tour of Marrakech
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Dinner
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Guided tour of Casablanca
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Guided tour of Tangier
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Professional English-speaking driver
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Guided tour of Chefchaouen
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Airport pickup and drop-off (Marrakech Menara Airport)
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Hotel pickup and drop-off in Marrakech
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International flights
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Drinks and personal expenses
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Entrance fees to monuments and attractions
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Tips and service charge
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Activity itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech
1 stop
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Hotel or riad in Marrakech — included
Marrakech airport Transfers
1m
Meet your private driver at Marrakech Menara Airport and transfer by air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel or riad. After check-in, enjoy free time to relax or explore Marrakech independently, depending on your arrival time.
Day 2: Full-Day Marrakech Tour
6 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel or riad in Marrakech — included
Ben Youssef Madrasa
45m
Admission ticket not included
Explore one of Marrakech’s most important historic monuments with a local guide. Admire its traditional courtyard, carved cedarwood, colourful tilework, and detailed Moroccan architecture while learning about its former role as an Islamic college.
Bahia Palace
1h
Admission ticket not included
Visit the elegant Bahia Palace and walk through its decorated rooms, peaceful courtyards, and gardens. Your guide will explain the palace’s history and point out its carved wood, painted ceilings, mosaics, and traditional Moroccan design.
Dar El Bacha - Musee des Confluences
45m
Admission ticket not included
Discover a beautifully restored palace in Marrakech’s Medina. Explore its traditional courtyards and refined Moroccan decoration while learning about the building’s history and its connection to Marrakech’s former political and cultural life.
Jardin Majorelle
1h
Admission ticket not included
Walk through the famous Majorelle Garden, known for its vivid blue architecture, exotic plants, fountains, and peaceful pathways. Enjoy time to take photographs and discover one of Marrakech’s most celebrated gardens.
Le Jardin Secret - Medina - Marrakech
45m
Admission ticket not included
Visit this peaceful garden in the heart of Marrakech’s Medina. Discover its Islamic garden design, traditional water system, shaded paths, elegant pavilions, and views over the surrounding historic district.
Jemaa el-Fnaa
1h
Experience Marrakech’s famous central square, filled with food stalls, storytellers, musicians, performers, and traditional vendors. Your guide will introduce you to the square’s history and lively atmosphere.
Day 3: Marrakech to Ouarzazate
4 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Hotel in Ouarzazate — included
High Atlas Mountains (Pass by)
Leave Marrakech and travel through the dramatic High Atlas Mountains. Enjoy changing landscapes, traditional Berber villages, mountain valleys, and panoramic viewpoints during the scenic journey towards southern Morocco.
Tizi n Tichka
20m
Stop at one of Morocco’s highest and most scenic mountain passes. Enjoy panoramic views of the High Atlas Mountains and take photographs before continuing towards Aït Ben Haddou.
Ait Ben Haddou
1h 30m
Explore the UNESCO-listed fortified village of Aït Ben Haddou with your guide. Walk through its narrow lanes, admire its earthen architecture, and learn about the international films and television productions created here.
Atlas Studios
1h
Admission ticket not included
Visit one of Ouarzazate’s famous cinema studios. See film sets, props, and recreated locations used in Moroccan and international productions while learning why the region is known as the Hollywood of Morocco.
Day 4: Ouarzazate to Merzouga
3 stops
Meals: snacks
Accommodation: Hotel or desert accommodation in Merzouga — included
El Kelaa M'gouna
30m
Stop in Kalaat M’Gouna, a town known for its roses and locally produced rosewater, oils, soaps, and cosmetics. Learn about the importance of rose cultivation in this region of Morocco.
Roses Valley
30m
Travel through the scenic Valley of Roses and admire its villages, cultivated fields, mountain scenery, and traditional kasbahs. Photo stops may be made along the route.
Merzouga
2h
Arrive in Merzouga before sunset and discover the impressive dunes of the Sahara Desert. Enjoy the peaceful desert landscape and settle into your accommodation before dinner and the evening entertainment.
Day 5: Merzouga to Fez
2 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel or riad in Fez — included
Merzouga (Pass by)
Leave Merzouga and travel north towards Fez through changing desert, valley, mountain, and rural landscapes. Rest and photography stops will be made during the long journey.
Fes
1h
Arrive in Fez and transfer to the hotel or riad. After check-in, enjoy the remainder of the evening at leisure and prepare for the following day’s guided city tour.
Day 6: Fez Tour and Transfer to Chefchaouen
5 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel or riad in Chefchaouen — included
Fez Medina Pottery
2h
Explore the historic Medina of Fez with a local guide. Walk through its narrow streets, traditional markets, historic areas, fountains, workshops, and centuries-old buildings.
Mosque and University of al-Qarawiyyin
30m
See Al Quaraouiyine, one of the world’s oldest centers of learning. Learn about its religious, educational, and architectural importance while viewing the accessible areas with your guide.
Chouara Tannery
7h 30m
View one of Fez’s oldest and largest traditional leather tanneries. Learn how hides are prepared, coloured, and transformed using techniques that have been practised for generations.
Fes
45m
Visit traditional artisan areas and observe local craftspeople producing leather goods, metalwork, ceramics, textiles, and other handmade Moroccan products.
Chefchaouen
1h
After the Fez visit, travel to Chefchaouen and arrive before sunset. Check in to the accommodation and enjoy the evening atmosphere of Morocco’s famous Blue City.
Day 7: Full-Day Chefchaouen Tour
4 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel or riad in Chefchaouen — included
Chefchaouen Medina
2h
Explore Chefchaouen’s picturesque Medina with its blue-painted streets, traditional houses, small squares, artisan shops, and peaceful alleyways. Enjoy frequent photography stops with your guide
Plaza Uta el Hamman
30m
Visit Chefchaouen’s main square, surrounded by cafés, restaurants, historic buildings, and mountain views. Learn about the square’s role in daily local life.
Ras El Ma
30m
Walk to Ras El Maa, a peaceful area where fresh mountain water flows beside the Medina. Enjoy the scenery and observe local life near this popular gathering place.
Hidden Blue Streets of Chefchaouen – Photo & Painting Experience
2h
Enjoy free time to wander through Chefchaouen’s famous blue lanes, shop for local handicrafts, take photographs, or relax in a traditional café.
Day 8: Chefchaouen, Tetouan and Tangier
2 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Tangier — included
Tetouan
45m
Travel from Chefchaouen to Tetouan and explore part of the city’s historic centre. Discover its blend of Moroccan and Andalusian influences, traditional streets, architecture, and local atmosphere.
Tangier
1h
Continue by private vehicle to Tangier. Upon arrival, check in to the hotel and enjoy free time to relax or begin exploring the city independently.
Day 9: Tangier, Asilah and Casablanca
6 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Casablanca — included
Hercules Cave
45m
Admission ticket not included
Visit the legendary Hercules Caves near Tangier. Explore the natural formations, learn about the myths associated with the site, and see the famous opening facing the Atlantic Ocean.
Cape Spartel
30m
Visit Cape Spartel, where the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea meet. Admire the coastline, lighthouse, and panoramic views from this important geographical location.
Café Hafa
45m
Stop for refreshments at Café Hafa, a historic café overlooking the Mediterranean. Enjoy the sea views and atmosphere of this Tangier landmark, which has welcomed visitors for more than a century.
Palais des Institutions Italienns
30m
See the historic Palais Moulay Hafid, also known as the former Sultan’s Palace. Learn about the building’s history and architectural importance during the Tangier tour.
Asilah Medina
1h
Stop in the coastal town of Asilah and walk through its peaceful old Medina. Admire whitewashed buildings, colourful murals, historic walls, narrow lanes, and Atlantic Ocean views.
Casablanca
1h
Continue from Asilah to Casablanca and transfer to the hotel. After check-in, enjoy the evening at leisure.
Day 10: Casablanca Tour and Return to Marrakech
7 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Not included
Square of Mohammed V
30m
Visit one of Casablanca’s principal public squares, surrounded by important administrative buildings and notable architecture. Learn about the city’s modern development and French-influenced design.
Hassan II Mosque
1h 30m
Admission ticket not included
Visit Casablanca’s iconic Hassan II Mosque, dramatically positioned beside the Atlantic Ocean. Admire its monumental architecture, intricate craftsmanship, mosaics, carved details, and towering minaret.
Morocco Mall
1h
Stop at Morocco Mall, a large modern shopping and leisure complex beside Casablanca’s Atlantic coastline. Travellers will have free time for shopping or refreshments.
Old City (Casablanca)
45m
Walk through Casablanca’s old Medina and experience its narrow streets, traditional shops, local markets, historic gates, and everyday city life.
Quartier Habous
1h
Explore the Habous Quarter, known for its blend of traditional Moroccan design and colonial-era planning. Browse artisan shops, bakeries, bookshops, markets, and attractive arcaded streets.
Ain Diab
45m
Travel along Casablanca’s Atlantic Corniche and enjoy views of the ocean, beaches, cafés, restaurants, and seaside areas.
Marrakech (Pass by)
Travel from Casablanca back to Marrakech in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Drop-off is provided at the agreed Marrakech hotel, riad, or airport, marking the end of the 10-day tour.
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