Private Tour

7-Day Tour from Rabat through the Imperial Cities and the Desert

From the capital to the Sahara

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7 Days/ 6 Nights

Private Tour

StartRabat

EndMarrakech

DeparturesDaily

Overview

An itinerary that begins in the country's administrative capital and ends in the red city, linking the four imperial cities to the Sahara desert. Ideal for travellers arriving at Rabat-Salé airport.

Tour type

Private, just for your group

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish, French

Starting point

Your hotel, riad or airport in Rabat

Ending point

Marrakech

Duration

7 Days / 6 Nights

Availability

All year round, with daily departures

Detailed itinerary

Day1Rabat – Guided tour

Welcome in Rabat and a visit of the capital: the Kasbah of the Udayas overlooking the Atlantic, the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the Chellah necropolis. Dinner and overnight in Rabat.

Day2Rabat – Meknes – Volubilis – Fes

Departure for Meknes, with its imperial walls and the Bab Mansour gate. Visit of the Roman ruins of Volubilis and a stop at the holy village of Moulay Idriss. Arrival in Fes in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight.

Day3Fes – Guided tour

A full day in the medina of Fes el-Bali with a local guide: the Bou Inania madrasa, the Chouara tanneries, the souks and the artisans' workshops. Lunch at a typical restaurant. Overnight in Fes.

Day4Fes – Ifrane – Midelt – Erfoud – Merzouga

Crossing of the Middle Atlas via Ifrane and the cedar forest of Azrou. Lunch in Midelt and descent of the Ziz Valley to Merzouga. Camel ride at sunset and a night at a camp in the dunes of Erg Chebbi.

Day5Merzouga – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley

Sunrise over the dunes and breakfast. Journey via Rissani and Tinejdad to the Todra Gorge, with time for a walk. Arrival in the Dades Valley in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight.

Day6Dades – Skoura – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech

The Valley of the Roses, the Skoura palm grove and Ouarzazate in the morning. Visit of the ksar of Ait Ben Haddou and crossing of the High Atlas over the Tizi n’Tichka. Arrival in Marrakech in the evening.

Day7Marrakech – Guided tour

A full day in the red city with a local guide: the Koutoubia, the Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs, the Majorelle Gardens and the souks of the medina, ending on Jemaa el-Fna square. End of our services.

What's included

Transport: private air-conditioned vehicle for the whole route
Driver/Guide: English-speaking professional throughout the tour
Accommodation: hotels, riads and one night at a desert camp
Meals: all breakfasts and the dinners listed in the itinerary
Experiences: camel ride in the desert for sunset and sunrise
All local fees and taxes

What's not included

International flights to and from Morocco
Alcoholic drinks with meals
Lunches on travelling days
Tips for guides and drivers
Personal expenses and travel insurance
Entrance fees to monuments not mentioned in the itinerary
Anything not specifically listed as included.

Tour gallery

Route map

Rabat → Meknès → Volubilis → Fès → Ifrane → Merzouga → Gorges du Todra → Ait Ben Haddou → Marrakech

Open route in Google Maps

Frequently asked questions

Is a 7-Day Tour from Rabat through the Imperial Cities and the Desert worth it?

Yes. It is the most practical way to make the most of your time departing from here, with no connecting journeys and an itinerary built just for your group.

What should I pack for a 7-Day Tour from Rabat through the Imperial Cities and the Desert?

We recommend comfortable clothing, a warm jacket for the cold desert nights, sunscreen, sunglasses and a camera to capture the landscapes of the kasbah route.

Is the tour private?

Yes. All our itineraries are private: you travel only with your own group, with a dedicated driver-guide and vehicle, and you can adjust timings and stops along the way.