Overview
7 days desert tour essaouira - Morocco private tours - luxury tour from fez to desert - chefchaouen - camel trek trips
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Essaouira ⇢ Marrakech
Start your 7-day desert tour from Essaouira with a morning visit to this charming coastal town. Discover its fishing port, Thuya wood artisans, and Portuguese-era ramparts. Stroll through the medina, renowned for its craft shops and art galleries, and enjoy fresh seafood near the port. In the afternoon, travel to Marrakech for an
Day 2: Marrakech ⇢ Casablanca
After breakfast, depart for Casablanca, Morocco’s largest city. Explore Casablanca’s modern vibe and enjoy a panoramic tour, including a visit to the Hassan II Mosque. Spend the evening at leisure, soaking in the city’s lively atmosphere.
Day 3: Casablanca ⇢ Rabat ⇢ Meknes ⇢ Volubilis ⇢ Fez
Head to Rabat, Morocco’s capital, to explore its historical landmarks. Continue to Meknes, an imperial city known for El Hedim Square and the Mausoleum of Sultan Moulay Ismail. Visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis before arriving in Fez for the night. Travel distance: 294 KM Places to see: Hassan Tower, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Volubilis ruins, El Hedim Square.
Day 4: Fez
Explore Fez with a local guide, visiting the Mellah, Al-Karaouine University, and the Medina. Witness traditional craftsmanship at the Chouara Tannery. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant before returning to your riad or hotel. Travel distance: Minimal Places to see: Fez Medina, Al-Karaouine University, BouInania Madrasa, Chouara Tannery.
Day 5: Fez ⇢ Ifrane ⇢ Cedar Forest ⇢ Erfoud ⇢ Merzouga
Journey through the “Little Switzerland” of Ifrane and the Cedar Forest, home to Barbary apes. Stop in Midelt for lunch before continuing to Erfoud, known for fossils and dates. Arrive in Merzouga, where you’ll trek by camel to a desert camp for an evening under the stars. Travel distance: 470 KM Places to see: Ifrane, Cedar Forest, Ziz Valley, Merzouga dunes.
Day 6: Merzouga ⇢ Todgha Gorges ⇢ Dades Valley
After a sunrise camel trek, travel to Todgha Gorges, famed for its towering rock walls. Continue to Dades Valley, passing the Valley of Roses and visiting local cooperatives specializing in rose products.
Day 7: Dades ⇢ Ouarzazate ⇢ Aït Benhaddou ⇢ Marrakech
Visit the Kasbah Taourirte and the Atlas Studios in Ouarzazate. Stop at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Aït Benhaddou, a stunning fortified village. Cross the Tizi n’Tichka Pass before reaching Marrakech, where the tour concludes. Travel distance: 310 KM Places to see: Kasbah Taourirte, Aït Benhaddou, Tizi n’Tichka Pass.
What's included
What's included
- Pick-up at your Hotel or Riad.
- Comfortable, air-conditioned 4x4, van/minibus.
- Driver/guide speaking English
- Exciting camel trekking
- Experience through the Erg Chebbi dunes
- 6 Dinners
- 6 Breakfasts
Not included
- Lunches
- Beverages
- Entrance fees, when needed
- Tips (optional)