Morocco. From the Ocean to the Sahara

Name: Morocco. From the Ocean to the Sahara
Price: 2670 EUR
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Morocco tour with a licensed guide in a small group of 2–6: 10 days, 2–11 October 2026, from white Casablanca through blue Chefchaouen, Fez and a night in the Sahara to Marrakech and oceanside Essaouira. From €2,670 per person, flights to Casablanca not included.

★ 4.9 · 10 days / 9 nights · Active travel · Oct 2–11, 2026

10 days / 9 nights

Oct 2–11, 2026

2–6 persons

Comfort ★★★★

Hotels and riads

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What awaits you

A journey through Morocco — from white Casablanca through blue Chefchaouen and the Sahara Desert to red Marrakech and oceanside Essaouira.

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Imperial cities

Casablanca, Rabat, Fez, Marrakech — four capitals of four eras

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Blue Chefchaouen

One of the most photogenic towns in the world, nestled in the Rif Mountains

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Night in the Sahara Desert

Camels, Bedouin camp, dinner by the fire, starry sky

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Moroccan Hollywood

Ouarzazate — the world's largest film studio: 'Gladiator,' 'Game of Thrones'

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Ksar Ait Benhaddou

UNESCO site — a fortified settlement on the caravan route through the Sahara

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Majorelle Garden

Yves Saint Laurent's garden with pavilions in the famous "Majorelle blue"

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Jemaa el-Fnaa Square

Snake charmers, musicians, acrobats, bazaars — the heart of Marrakech

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Mountains and passes

Atlas Mountains, Tizi n'Tichka pass (2,260 m), Todra Gorge (400-metre walls)

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Oceanside Essaouira

Fishing port, surfing, argan oil, Portuguese fortifications

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Wine and gastronomy

Private winery, argan oil, Moroccan cuisine

Day-by-Day Programme

Arrival in Casablanca. City tour of the 'white city' — the economic capital of Morocco. Hassan II Mosque, floating above the water. Corniche promenade along the ocean. Old town (medina): narrow alleys, riads, bazaars. Colonial quarter: Mohammed V Square, Sacre-Coeur Cathedral, Arab League Park. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Drive to Rabat — the political capital of Morocco. Kasbah of the Udayas with blue-and-white alleys and an Andalusian garden. Mint tea with a view of the Bouregreg river delta. Hassan Tower and Mohammed V Mausoleum with mosaics and royal guards. Chellah Fortress — Phoenicians, Romans, 14th-century necropolis. Lunch. Transfer to Chefchaouen.

Tour of the 'blue pearl of Morocco' — one of the most photogenic towns in the world, in the Rif Mountains. Quiet alleys, mountain panorama. Shopping: colourful blankets and woollen goods. Drive to Fez. Overnight in a riad. Optional: en route — ruins of Volubilis (UNESCO), one of the finest Roman-era monuments in North Africa.

Full day in Fez. The old medina: alleys, bazaars, caravanserais, artisan workshops. Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque and University. Moulay Idriss II Mausoleum. Bou Inania Madrasa — mosaics, carvings, stucco. Place Nejjarine. The famous tanneries — leather processing using medieval techniques. Jewish quarter Mellah: synagogue, cemetery. Golden gates of the Royal Palace. Panorama from the Marinid hills.

Long drive towards the Sahara. Stop in Ifrane — the 'Moroccan Switzerland': parks with lakes, chalet-style houses, ski resort. Atlas cedars and wild macaques. Lunch in Midelt. Ziz River gorge and valley. Switch to camels near the village of Merzouga — an hour-long ride to a Bedouin camp among white dunes. Luxurious tents with amenities. Moroccan dinner, Bedouin songs by the fire, starry sky.

Sunrise over the sand dunes. 'Fossil factory' — ancient fossilised remains. Town of Tinghir amid a palm oasis. Todra Gorge: 400-metre sheer walls, narrowing to just 10 metres. Dades River valley, town of Kelaat M'Gouna (rose cultivation). Overnight in Skoura.

Ouarzazate — 'Moroccan Hollywood.' The world's largest film studio: 'Lawrence of Arabia,' 'Gladiator,' 'Game of Thrones.' Kasbah Taourirt. Atlas Film Studios. Ksar Ait Benhaddou (UNESCO) — mud-brick fortifications on the caravan route. Drive to Marrakech via Tizi n'Tichka pass (2,260 m).

Majorelle Garden — vivid blue Art Deco pavilions amid exotic plants. Yves Saint Laurent Museum. Koutoubia Mosque (12th c.). Jemaa el-Fnaa Square: snake charmers, gnawa musicians, acrobats, henna artists, date and orange juice vendors. Labyrinth of bazaars: spices, babouches, fabrics, metalwork, carpets. Bahia Palace with mosaics. Free time for shopping.

Drive through argan tree plantations — Morocco's liquid gold. Women's cooperative: hand-pressed oil. Optional: wine tasting at a private winery. Essaouira — a charming oceanside town. Fishing port with colourful boats, Portuguese fortifications with towers and cannons, Jewish quarter, cabinetmakers' workshops. Return to Marrakech.

Free morning. Activities to choose from: self-guided walk, cooking class, vintage motorcycle ride, hot air balloon flight, excursion to Anima Garden. Transfer to Casablanca airport, departure.

Tour Leader

Tour Leader Club

Professional guides with years of experience

Accommodation

Accommodation in 4-star hotels and traditional Moroccan riads. Fez: overnight in an authentic riad in the old medina. Desert: luxury tents with amenities in a Bedouin camp. Meals: breakfasts included + 2 dinners (in Skoura and in the desert).

Programme Cost

Price per person in 1/2 DBL 2670 EUR

Transfers to dinner €45

Lunch with wine tasting at the winery €50

What's included

Accommodation in hotels as per itinerary, 9 nights, breakfasts

All transfers as per itinerary

2 dinners: in Skoura and in the desert (camp)

Licensed English-speaking guide on all days except the last

Transfer to the camp by 4x4

Camel ride

Entrance fees: Hassan II Mosque, Chellah Fortress, 2 madrasas in Fez, film studio in Ouarzazate, Majorelle Garden, Yves Saint Laurent Museum, Bahia Palace + 1 of your choice in Marrakech

Tips for the guide and driver

Assistance with flight bookings

24/7 manager support