This 9-day journey offers the perfect balance between Morocco’s rich history and breathtaking desert landscapes. Begin your adventure in the ochre city of Marrakech, then cross the High Atlas Mountains to reach the legendary Sahara dunes of Merzouga. Ride camels at sunset, sleep under the stars, and visit ancient kasbahs before traveling north to the imperial cities of Fes, Meknes, and Rabat. The tour ends with a visit to Casablanca’s iconic Hassan II Mosque. This is a complete, immersive experience through Morocco’s natural wonders, spiritual heritage, and royal legacy — all with private transport and comfortable, authentic accommodations.
Welcome to Marrakech! Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted at the airport and transferred to your riad or hotel in the heart of the city. Depending on your arrival time, you can enjoy a first stroll through the medina, soak up the vibrant atmosphere of Jemaa el-Fna square, or relax in your accommodation before beginning your journey.
Leave Marrakech after breakfast and begin your drive through the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Stop to visit the iconic kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue through Ouarzazate, with optional visits to the Cinema Studios or Kasbah Taourirt, before reaching the beautiful Dades Gorges by evening.
After breakfast, drive toward the dramatic Todra Gorges, with time for a short walk along the river. Continue through desert towns and palm groves, passing Erfoud and reaching Merzouga in the afternoon. There, meet your camels for a sunset ride across the dunes of Erg Chebbi. Spend the night in a traditional desert camp.
Wake early for a magical sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, begin your journey north through the vast Ziz Valley, known for its palm groves and kasbahs. Continue through the Middle Atlas, with a lunch stop in Midelt and a short visit to Ifrane — a mountain town nicknamed “Little Switzerland.” Arrive in Fes by evening.
Enjoy a full day guided tour of Fes, Morocco’s spiritual and cultural capital. Explore the medieval medina of Fes el-Bali, visit the Al-Qarawiyyin University, tanneries, madrasas, and artisan workshops. Discover hidden fountains, souks, and ancient gates. In the afternoon, enjoy panoramic views of the city from the Marinid Tombs.
After breakfast, drive to the Roman ruins of Volubilis, where you can walk among ancient columns and mosaics. Then continue to Meknes, once the imperial capital of Sultan Moulay Ismail. Visit Bab Mansour, the Royal Stables, and El Hedim Square. Arrive in Rabat, Morocco’s modern capital, by evening.
Spend the morning exploring Rabat’s highlights: the Hassan Tower, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Royal Palace exteriors, and the tranquil Kasbah of the Udayas. Continue to Casablanca and take a seaside walk or enjoy leisure time.
In the morning, visit the Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest and most stunning mosques in the world, partly built over the Atlantic Ocean. Afterward, enjoy a free afternoon to shop, relax at a seaside café, or explore Casablanca’s colonial architecture.
According to your flight schedule, your driver will take you to Casablanca International Airport. End of Evergold’s imperial and desert journey.
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