Nine days of pure Morocco — two nights in the Sahara, the full imperial north and the spectacular south all in one unforgettable private journey.
Casa → Marrakech
Full desert experience
Tangier, Fes, Meknes, Mkch
Erg Chebbi dunes
Per person (2 pax)
Hassan II Mosque exterior visit. Drive north: Rabat (Kasbah of Udayas, Mohammed V Mausoleum, Chellah). Atlantic coastal drive through Asilah (whitewashed walls, murals, Portuguese ramparts). Arrive Tangier evening — the city where Africa meets Europe. Rooftop dinner overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar.
Morning: Cape Spartel (northwesternmost tip of Africa, Atlantic meets Mediterranean), Hercules Caves. Stop in Tetouan (UNESCO Hispano-Moorish medina). Arrive Chefchaouen — the legendary blue city. Evening stroll through the blue alleys. Dinner and overnight at riad.
Full day in the blue city: guided medina walk through Place Uta el-Hammam, the Kasbah Museum, the Ras El Maa waterfall and the climb to the Spanish Mosque (best panoramic view). Afternoon shopping for local crafts — goat cheese, argan oil, wool blankets. Evening rooftop dinner in the blue medina.
Scenic drive through Rif Mountains. Arrive Fes early afternoon. Check in to medina riad. Afternoon guided introduction to Fes el-Bali: Bou Inania Madrasa, Attarine Souk, first impressions of the ancient city. Traditional pastilla dinner.
In-depth exploration of Fes el-Bali (UNESCO): Chouara Tanneries, Al-Qaraouiyine University (859 AD, world's oldest), Mellah (Jewish quarter), Andalusian Quarter, Nejjarine Fountain. Optional Fes el-Jdid (new medina) with Royal Palace. Afternoon free. Fassi dinner.
Meknes: Bab Mansour, Moulay Ismail Mausoleum, royal granaries. Volubilis (UNESCO Roman ruins). Ifrane mountain resort + Azrou Cedar Forest (Barbary macaques). Cross Ziz Gorges. Arrive Merzouga sunset. Camel trek into Erg Chebbi dunes. Night 1 of 2 in luxury desert camp.
Full Sahara day: sunrise dune climb, Berber breakfast at camp. Morning 4×4 excursion: nomad families, Erg Chebbi perimeter, Khamlia village (Gnaoua music), Oasis of Merzouga. Afternoon: optional sandboarding, relaxation in camp. Evening: second sunset camel trek. Live traditional music, tagine under the stars. Night 2 at luxury camp.
Pre-dawn second Sahara sunrise. After breakfast drive west: Rissani historic market, Erfoud fossil capital. Todra Gorge (300m walls, turquoise river). Lunch at gorge. Road of 1,000 Kasbahs: Tinerhir, Valley of Roses (Kelaa M'Gouna), Dades Gorge (monkey fingers rock formations), Skoura palm grove. Arrive Ouarzazate. Overnight.
Ait Ben Haddou (UNESCO ksar — Gladiator, Game of Thrones film set). Optional Atlas Film Studios. Over Tizi n'Tichka pass (2,260m). Visit Telouet Kasbah (abandoned Glaoui fortress, stunning zellige tilework). Descend to Marrakech. Drop-off at riad/hotel. End of tour.
💡 From €880 per person (2 travelers). 2 nights Sahara included. Luxury upgrades available.
"Two nights in the Sahara made all the difference"
I specifically chose the 9-day tour because of the second Sahara night. It was completely worth it — day 1 you arrive excited, day 2 you truly feel at peace in the desert. The 4x4 excursion to the nomad families was extraordinary. A life-changing trip.
"Morocco covered beautifully in 9 days"
From Cape Spartel where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean to the golden dunes of the Sahara — 9 days felt like exactly the right amount of time. Not too rushed, not too slow. The driver was outstanding. We have already recommended You Morocco Tours to everyone we know.
"La excursión en 4x4 por el desierto fue increíble"
El día completo en el Sahara fue lo más especial — la familia nómada, la música Gnaoua en Khamlia, el paseo en camello al atardecer y luego al amanecer. Con dos noches tienes tiempo de absorber de verdad el desierto. El resto del tour también fue perfecto.
Yes — the morning 4×4 excursion around the Erg Chebbi area is included in the 9-day tour. It covers the nomad village of Khamlia, oasis gardens, fossil beds and the perimeter of the dunes. It is a fantastic way to experience the real desert beyond the tourist camps.
For Agadir, we recommend extending to 11 or 12 days. The 9-day tour can be customized to add a night in Agadir if you prefer to end there instead of Marrakech — just let us know.
Todra Gorge is a narrow slot canyon (dramatic walls just 10m apart at the base), great for rock climbing and photography. The Dades Gorge is wider and more winding, with the famous "monkey fingers" rock formations. Both are spectacular — seeing both in one day is one of the tour's highlights.
Two nights in the Sahara, 4 imperial cities and the complete south of Morocco — your dream trip starts here.
