The Complete Moroccan Odyssey: Imperial Cities, Roman Ruins, Blue Pearl, Sahara Desert & Marrakech
This is the definitive 7-day private journey that shows you every face of Morocco in one perfectly paced week.
Begin on the Atlantic coast, wind through four imperial capitals and ancient Roman ruins, lose yourself in the blue streets of Chefchaouen, walk the world’s oldest medieval city, sleep under a million stars in the Sahara, cross dramatic gorges and High Atlas passes, and finish in the beating red heart of Marrakech.
100 % private · Expert driver-guide · Local city guides · 4-star & authentic accommodation · All entrances included
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival Casablanca → Hassan II Mosque → Rabat
- Meet & greet at Casablanca Airport or port
- Guided visit inside the breathtaking Hassan II Mosque (skip-the-line)
- Scenic coastal drive to Rabat (1 h)
- Afternoon exploration: Kasbah of the Udayas (UNESCO), Hassan Tower, Mohammed V Mausoleum, Royal Palace exterior
- Overnight in an elegant riad overlooking the Atlantic or Bouregreg River
Day 2: Rabat → Moulay Idriss → Volubilis → Fez
- Morning departure to the sacred hill town of Moulay Idriss (panoramic stop)
- Guided visit to Volubilis – Morocco’s best-preserved Roman ruins (UNESCO): triumphal arch, basilica, stunning mosaics
- Continue to Fez via rolling farmland
- Sunset panoramic views of Fez medina from the Merenid Tombs
- Overnight in a beautifully restored riad inside Fez medina
Day 3: Full Day Fez – The Spiritual & Cultural Capital
- Full-day private walking tour of Fez el-Bali (UNESCO) with expert local guide
- Chouara Tanneries, Medersa Bou Inania, Al-Qarawiyyin University (founded 859 AD), Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts, fondouks, spice & perfume souks
- Lunch in a 14th-century palace turned restaurant
- Afternoon free for shopping or optional hammam
- Second night in the same luxurious Fez riad
Day 4: Fez → Ifrane → Cedar Forests → Midelt → Erfoud → Merzouga Sahara
- Traverse the Middle Atlas: Ifrane (“Little Switzerland”), cedar forests with wild Barbary macaques
- Cross the High Atlas gateway at Midelt
- Descend through Ziz Valley’s million palm trees
- Late afternoon: camel trek into Erg Chebbi golden dunes
- Sunset from the top of the dunes
- Overnight in a private luxury desert camp – en-suite tents, traditional dinner, Berber drums & star-filled sky
Day 5: Merzouga → Rissani → Todra Gorge → Dades Valley
- Optional sunrise camel ride
- Visit Rissani’s traditional market and historic ksar
- Drive the dramatic Todra Gorge – 300 m limestone walls and river walk
- Afternoon in the Dades Valley among rose fields and bizarre rock formations
- Overnight in a charming kasbah-style hotel with spectacular valley views
Day 6: Dades → Skoura → Ouarzazate → Aït Benhaddou → High Atlas → Marrakech
- Morning drive through the Valley of Roses and Skoura palm grove
- Visit Aït Benhaddou (UNESCO) – the most famous fortified village in Morocco (Gladiator, Game of Thrones)
- Lunch with panoramic kasbah views
- Cross the High Atlas via Tizi n’Tichka pass (2,260 m) with stunning mountain scenery
- Late afternoon arrival in Marrakech
- Overnight in a stylish riad near Jemaa el-Fnaa
Day 7: Full Day Marrakech – The Red City
- Full-day guided discovery with local Marrakech expert
- Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, Medersa Ben Youssef (magnificently restored)
- Souk walk (leather, lanterns, spices) with no-pressure navigation
- Lunch on a rooftop overlooking the Atlas Mountains
- Afternoon: Majorelle Garden & Yves Saint Laurent Museum, or free time in Jemaa el-Fnaa square (snake charmers, storytellers, food stalls)
- Farewell dinner (optional) in a palace restaurant
- Tour ends with drop-off at your Marrakech hotel/airport or extend your stay
What’s Included
- Private modern 4×4 or minivan + fuel
- Experienced English-speaking driver-guide throughout
- Local licensed guides in Rabat, Fez, Volubilis, Marrakech
- 6 nights accommodation: 4-star riads, boutique hotels & luxury desert camp
- Daily breakfast + 2 dinners (Rabat & Sahara)
- Camel trek & private desert camp (en-suite facilities)
- All entrance fees including Hassan II Mosque, Volubilis, palaces, medersas
- 24/7 on-tour assistance
Best Time to Travel
March–May & September–November (ideal weather everywhere from desert to mountains)
Book Your 7-Day Moroccan Masterpiece Today
This is the Morocco you’ve seen in photographs—now live it in one seamless, private journey.
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Spaces are strictly limited to ensure the best riads and desert camp availability. Reserve early—especially for spring, autumn, and holiday periods.
From the Atlantic to the Sahara and every shade of culture in between, your ultimate Moroccan story begins here.