8-Day Morocco Travel Packages: From Bustling Medinas to Tranquil Desert Dunes
Duration
8 Days
Max People
40
Min Age
0+
AVAILABILITY
Daily
Overview: Morocco Travel Packages
If you’re short on time, our Morocco Travel Packages are the perfect option for you. This 8-day journey takes you through the lively medinas of Marrakech and Fes, and to the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga. Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience with a camel trek and an overnight stay in a luxury desert camp under the stars.
Our 8 Day Morocco Travel Packages are fully customizable to suit your needs. Every itinerary on our website is just a starting point. You can begin and end the tour in the cities of your choice. We can tailor every detail to match your preferences, budget, and schedule.
Whether you want to extend your stay, make adjustments, or shorten the trip, we’ll craft a personalized journey just for you. Dive into the authentic beauty of Morocco with our Morocco Travel Packages and enjoy breathtaking landscapes, vibrant culture, and unique experiences. Book your tour today and embark on an unforgettable Moroccan adventure!
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- 8-Day Morocco Desert Sahara Adventure
- 9-Day Morocco Desert Tours
- 11-Day Morocco Tour Packages
- 3-Day Marrakech to Fes Tour
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Tour Plan
Day 1
Arrival in Casablanca – Rabat
The tour will start in Casablanca, the most important metropolis in the country. In case you arrive early and you are not tired, we can start by visiting the fascinating Hassan II Mosque. Then we leave for Rabat and start exploring its main monuments including the Hassan Tower, Mohammed V Mausoleum, and Challah Kasbah.
Day 2
Rabat – Meknes – Volubilis – Fes
If we didn´t get the chance to discover Rabat’s fascinating wonders on the previous day, we can do it in the morning before continuing towards Meknes, where we will stop to get a picture of the stunning Bab Mansour el-Aleuj (Gate of the Victorious Renegade) and visit the Granaries and Royal Stables where Moulay Ismail used to stock his 20 000 horses. Afterward, we go back in time to the 3rd century to the Roman city of Volubilis, a UNESCO world heritage site. During the 60 minutes tour, you will see the house of Orpheus, Decumanus Maximus and Triumphal Arch, the house of Dinysus, and the house of Dionysus. Overnight in Fes.
Day 3
Fes Guided Tour
Today, side by side with your local born and bred Fes guide you will ride on a time machine and let Fes´ labyrinthine streets take you back in time. Fes which was considered Mecca of the west and Athena of Africa comprises three Districts: Ville Nouvelle, the newest part of town built during the French protectorate. Fes-Jdid or New Fes, domestic to the Royal Palace and Jewish Quarter. Fes El Bali, a UNESCO World Heritage Site founded in the 9th century and is home to the world’s oldest university, The University of Al-Karaouine, founded in 859 which is still operating to this day. Your tour will include: – Gateway of the Royal Palace and the Jewish Quarter – Pottery and Tiles complex – The Tanneries – Medina of Fez with its “souks” (markets), – Bou Inania Medersa and Al-Karaouine university
Day 4
Fes – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga (Erg Chebbi)
Today we will finally start our adventure to the desert. Through this long drive, we will pass through Ifrane, known as “Little Switzerland” due to its affinity to a Swiss Alpine resort to take some photos. We then head to Ifrane National Park to see the monkeys that live in this Cedar Forest. Lunch will be scheduled in the Berber town of Midelt before we continue driving through a series of fortified villages and Ziz Valley with its 283 different types of palm trees and finally getting to the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, where your camel is awaiting you for a once in a lifetime 1-hour long trek while watching the sunset to spend a night under the stars in a luxury desert camp.
Day 5
Merzouga – Todra Gorge – Dades Gorge
With an early morning to catch the fabulous sunrise, a tasty breakfast in the middle of the dunes, then a leisurely camel ride back to your car we leave to Todra Gorge, a narrow canyon with sheer stone cliffs 300m (985ft) high. Here you can enjoy a hike among these astonishing canyons, palm groves, fig trees, and grapes. Later, we will continue through Dades Valley where we will see the extraordinary rock formations known as Monkey Toes.
Day 6
Dades Gorge – Ouarazazte – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech
We depart for Marrakech, through Kelaa Magona, the Valley of the Roses. This valley gives birth to the Persian rose from which locals produce different cosmetic products like rosewater, soap, perfumes, and skin creams. Continuing to “Hollywood of Africa” Ouarzazate, home to the 17th century Kasbah of Touarirt, and several Hollywood-caliber movie studios. We then move to Ait Ben Haddou, a well-preserved Kasbah and a UNESCO World Heritage Site to enjoy a 1-hour tour. Several films and tv-shows have been shot on this site, such as Lawrence of Arabia (1962), The Jewel of the Nile (1985), Gladiator (2000), Alexander (2004), and Game of Thrones (2013). Finally, we cross the High Atlas Mountains by the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass, with an altitude of 2260m (7417ft) is the highest pass in Morocco to reach Marrakech.
Day 7
Marrakech Guided Tour
Alongside your local guide, today we will discover the mysteries of “The Red City” of Marrakech. During our visit, we will see the 12th century Koutoubia Mosque, the Saadian Tombs, The Bahia Palace, and get lost in the narrow streets and alleyways of the Medina with its colorful Souks and skilled Artisans. Wrap up your visit to Marrakech in Djamaa El Fna Square, an open-air theater and restaurant active with its storytellers, performers, snake charmers, water seller, and food carts.
Day 8
Departure Day
Unfortunately, our journey has come to an end, hopefully with lots of stories and memories. we will arrange a private transfer to Casablanca or Marrakech airport according to your flight details.
Included/Excluded
- Private Modern A/C Vehicle Minibus or SUV with fuel
- English speaking driver throughout your trip
- Selected good and centrally located hotels, Kasbahs, and Riads
- Marrakesh, Volubilis & Fes Sightseeing Tours with Local guides
- Local guides for monuments and Kasbahs
- Entrance fees for all sights visited during the program
- Breakfast Daily
- 2 Dinners (Merzouga / Dades Gorge)
- Possibility to start the tour from any major city or airport
- Bottled Water in the Car during the tour
- 24 hours support throughout your trip
- Drinks
- Tips
- Flights
- Meals not specified above
- Travel insurance
Frequently Asked Questions
People that possess the US, Canadian, UK, Australian and Europian nationalities do not require a visa to enter Morocco as a tourist.
You can wear clothes that are adequate for each season in Morocco. – You can check the information about the weather in Morocco.
Up to 24 hours before the departure free cancellation and full refund.
In the comfortable desert camp ( already included in the tour price ), bathrooms are shared. Luxury camp bathrooms are private inside your tent.
Roughly 1 hour sunset camel ride from Mezouga to your Sahara desert camp in Erg Chebbi and an hour morning sunrise camel ride.
Yes, you can. A separate 4×4 can take you to the desert camp if you choose to skip the camel ride.
It is recommended to wear comfortable and casual clothing suitable for outdoor activities. Closed-toe shoes and sunglasses are also recommended. During the evening, bring a light jacket or sweater as temperatures may drop.
Yes you can. Your guide will assist you with that, and you directly pay the supplier in Merzouga.
Yes, in public areas ( Restaurant )
Yes, sand boards are available at the camp operator’s lodge in Merzouga at leisure. You can take a set with you to the desert camp. Sand boards are available at leisure at the luxury desert camp as well.
Unfortunately, that is not possible. Our private desert tours are solely reserved for the party booking one. The price per person depends on how many participants in your private party.
The distance between Marrakech and Fes is 520 Km via the motorway through Casablanca and Rabat. If you choose to drive via the Middle Atlas Mountains and Beni Mellal , the distance is 570 Km. The drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains is more scenic, but you need to spare a full day to enjoy the itinerary. There is an even longer and more popular way to get to Fes from Marrakech: Through Merzouga and the Moroccan Sahara desert. It is 1030 Km, and it requires a minimum of 3 days.
You mainly need 2 days in Fes Morocco in order to fully explore it. A full-day guided tour of the Medina of Fes will introduce you to discover the hidden gems of the ancient Medina, and an extra day to explore the Souks on your own. Now, with the nearby blue city of Chefchaouen becoming more and more popular, you could add an extra day to do a full day trip of Chefchaouen from Fes ( 200 Km each way )
Fes is considered the Athens of Morocco: It is the oldest Medina in Morocco. It is also the intellectual, cultural, craftsmanship, and culinary capital of Morocco. Its narrow streets and centuries-old Medina is amazing. Fes is heaven for historians, archaeologists, and intellectuals from all over the world. The oldest university in the world ( Al Quaraouiyine) is located in the center of Medina. Fes used to be the capital of various Moroccan dynasties who ruled North Africa, actual Spain, and sub-Saharan Africa all the way to the Niger River and Sudan for centuries.
The quad biking and camel ride activities require a moderate level of physical fitness. If you have any concerns or specific health conditions, please consult with us before booking to ensure the suitability of the experience.
Yes, you can. A separate 4×4 can take you to the desert camp if you choose to skip the camel ride.
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