8-Day Imperial Cities & Sahara Luxury Private Tour

Marrakech → Fes (or reverse) – The Perfect Blend of Desert Magic + Morocco’s 4 Imperial Cities

This is the ultimate 8-day/7-night private journey for those who want both the wild beauty of the Sahara and the rich history of Morocco’s legendary imperial cities. Enjoy two magical nights among the dunes of Erg Chebbi (including a full free day for total immersion), the fragrant Skoura oasis, dramatic gorges, and in-depth guided tours of Marrakech, Fes, Meknes and Rabat.

Tour Highlights

• Full-day guided tours of Marrakech & Fes medinas
• Two nights in Erg Chebbi with luxury private desert camp (en-suite tent)
• Full free day in the Sahara – camel treks, nomad visits, sandboarding, quad option
• Skoura palm oasis & Valley of Roses
• Dades & Todra Gorges
• Meknes, Volubilis Roman ruins & holy Moulay Idriss
• Rabat’s royal landmarks
• Travel in private modern 4×4 with the same English-speaking driver/guide the entire trip

Why This 8-Day Tour is Special

✓ Perfectly balanced: 2 nights deep in the real Sahara + 4 imperial cities
✓ Full free day in Merzouga (most tours don’t offer this)
✓ Official local guides in Marrakech, Fes and Volubilis/Meknes
✓ Hand-picked boutique riads & the best luxury desert camp in Morocco
✓ Relaxed pace – no marathon driving days
✓ Flexible direction: Marrakech → Fes or Fes → Marrakech

Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech – Private Guided City Tour
Airport pickup. Afternoon half-day tour with official guide:
Majorelle Garden, Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, medina souks & Jemaa el-Fnaa at sunset.
Overnight in beautiful riad in the medina. Welcome dinner.

Day 2: Marrakech → High Atlas → Ait Ben Haddou → Skoura Oasis
Cross Tizi n’Tichka pass. Guided visit to UNESCO Ait Ben Haddou.
Afternoon in dreamy Skoura palm grove – visit 17th-century Kasbah Amridil.
Overnight in restored kasbah inside the oasis (very peaceful). Dinner included.

Day 3: Skoura → Valley of Roses → Dades Gorges → Todra Gorges
Morning drive through fragrant Valley of Roses (rose distillery stop).
Short canyon walk in Dades, then to majestic Todra Gorges.
Overnight in boutique hotel at Todra’s entrance. Dinner included.

Day 4: Todra → Merzouga → Sunset Camel Trek & Luxury Desert Camp
Arrive at Erg Chebbi ~15:30.
Sunset camel caravan into the heart of the dunes.
Dinner with live Berber music under millions of stars.
Overnight private luxury tent (real bed, hot shower, en-suite bathroom).

Day 5: Full Free Day – Total Sahara Immersion
Sunrise camel trek (optional).
Choose your own adventure:
– Visit nomadic families & drink tea in their tent
– Khamlia village for live Gnawa music
– Sandboarding or quad biking (optional extra)
– Relax by the pool or meditate in the dunes
Second sunset & second festive dinner at the luxury camp.
Second night under the Sahara sky.

Day 6: Merzouga → Ziz Valley → Midelt → Azrou Cedar Forest → Fes
Final desert sunrise. Scenic route via Ziz palm valley & cedar forest (feed Barbary monkeys).
Arrive Fes late afternoon. Overnight in magnificent riad inside the ancient medina.

Day 7: Full-Day Private Guided Tour of Fes + Volubilis & Meknes
Morning with official Fes guide: tanneries, Al-Qarawiyyin University, madrasas, souks.
Afternoon excursion:
– UNESCO Roman ruins of Volubilis
– Holy town Moulay Idriss
– Imperial city of Meknes (Bab Mansour, royal granaries)
Return to Fes riad for the night.

Day 8: Fes → Rabat → Departure (or Casablanca/Marrakech transfer)
Morning drive to elegant Rabat (2.5 h).
Visit Hassan Tower, Mohammed V Mausoleum & Oudayas Kasbah.
Lunch in Rabat, then:
Option A → Transfer to Casablanca airport (CMN) (~1.5 h)
Option B → Transfer to Marrakech (~4 h)
Option C → Stay longer in Fes (flight from FEZ)
Tour ends with drop-off at your chosen location.

What’s Included

• Private A/C 4×4 or minivan + same professional English-speaking driver/guide 8 days
• 7 nights: boutique riads/kasbahs + 2 nights luxury desert camp (private en-suite tent)
• 7 breakfasts + 7 dinners (including 2 magical desert dinners with live music)
• Official local guides in Marrakech, Fes & Volubilis/Meknes
• Camel treks, sandboarding, desert 4×4 excursion
• All entrance fees & taxes
• Airport transfers on arrival & departure
• 24/7 support

Not Included

• Lunches & drinks
• Quad biking (optional €50–80)

Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Direction: Marrakech → Fes or Fes → Marrakech
Best season: September–June

This is the most luxurious, complete and perfectly paced way to experience Morocco’s deserts and imperial treasures.

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Phone & WhatsApp: +212 667 698 802
Email: toursmoroccotoursofficial@gmail.com

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