
8-Day Morocco Imperial Cities, Chefchaouen & Sahara Desert Trek
An adventurous Morocco tour combining imperial cities, the blue city of Chefchaouen, and a multi-day Sahara Desert trekking experience.
Itinerary
Day 1: Casablanca – Rabat – Chefchaouen
Visit Hassan II Mosque, explore Rabat highlights, then drive through the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen. Evening walk through blue streets.
Day 2: Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Moulay Idriss – Meknes – Fez
Free time in Chefchaouen, visit Volubilis Roman ruins with local guide, Moulay Idriss, and Meknes before arriving in Fez.
Day 3: Fez Guided Walking Tour
Explore Fez el-Bali including Bab Bou Jeloud, Al Quaraouiyine, Bou Inania Madrassa, souks, and tanneries.
Day 4: Fez – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga
Travel through Middle Atlas Mountains to Merzouga via Ifrane, Azrou, Midelt, Ziz Valley, and Erfoud.
Day 5: Merzouga Desert Trek – Day 1
Begin Sahara trekking alongside camels into Erg Chebbi dunes. Sunset, wild camp, and dinner under the stars.
Day 6: Merzouga Desert Trek – Day 2
Sunrise, breakfast, trek to oasis, visit nomads, Berber pizza lunch, continue to desert camp with music.
Day 7: Merzouga – Rissani – Todgha Gorges – Dades Valley
Visit Rissani market, Todgha Gorges, and travel along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to Dades Valley.
Day 8: Dades – Valley of Roses – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech
Visit Amridil Kasbah, Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou, cross Tizi n’Tichka Pass, and arrive in Marrakech.
What's Included
- Private air-conditioned transport
- English-speaking driver and guide
- Passenger driving insurance
- Daily breakfast
- Desert trekking dinners
- Camel trekking experience
- Sandboarding
- Guided tours of Volubilis and Fez
- All fuel and driver costs
Not Included
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Entrance fees
- Unlisted dinners
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities