Overview
A 5-day tour from Rabat combining the imperial cities of Meknes and Fes, the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the Sahara dunes of Merzouga, ending in Marrakech via the kasbah trail.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Rabat → Meknes → Volubilis → Fes
Leave Rabat to discover the imperial city of Meknes and the Roman ruins of Volubilis, then continue to Fes for the night.
Day 2: Fes city tour
A full-day guided tour of Fes reveals the world's largest car-free medina, the famous Chouara tanneries, historic madrasas and the spiritual heart of Morocco.
Day 3: Fes → Ifrane → Midelt → Merzouga
Journey south through the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas and the Ziz Valley to Merzouga, riding camels into the Erg Chebbi dunes for a sunset and a night in a desert camp.
Day 4: Merzouga → Todra Gorge → Dades → Ouarzazate
After the desert sunrise, travel via the Todra Gorge and the Dades Valley along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to Ouarzazate.
Day 5: Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → Marrakech
Visit the UNESCO kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, then cross the High Atlas over the Tizi n'Tichka pass to Marrakech.
What's included
What's included
- Private air-conditioned 4x4 or minivan with fuel
- Experienced English/French-speaking driver-guide
- Hotel & riad accommodation
- Camel trek and night in a desert camp (on desert routes)
- Pick-up & drop-off at your hotel or riad
Not included
- International & domestic flights
- Lunches and drinks
- Monument & site entrance fees
- Personal expenses and tips