9 Days Imperial Cities & Sahara Desert
Overview
9 Days Imperial Cities & Sahara Desert Tour
Experience an unforgettable 9 days Imperial Cities and Sahara Desert tour through Morocco’s most iconic destinations. This private Morocco cultural tour combines imperial cities, historic landmarks, and breathtaking Sahara Desert landscapes.
Travel through Marrakech, Rabat, Meknes, Fes, and the golden dunes of Merzouga while discovering Morocco’s rich Berber, Arab, and Jewish heritage. Additionally, enjoy guided city tours, camel trekking in the Sahara Desert, luxury desert camps, and authentic Moroccan hospitality.
This 9 days Imperial Cities and Sahara Desert tour includes visits to famous destinations such as Jemaa el-Fnaa, the Hassan II Mosque, the blue streets of Fes, Ouarzazate, Aït Ben Haddou, Todra Gorge, Dades Valley, and the spectacular Erg Chebbi dunes.
Why Choose This 9 Days Imperial Cities and Sahara Desert Tour?
Unlike standard Morocco tours, this days Imperial Cities and Sahara Desert tour offers a complete cultural and desert experience across Morocco’s most important cities and landscapes.
Furthermore, travelers enjoy private transportation, local expert guides, authentic riads, and unforgettable nights in a luxury Sahara desert camp. The itinerary perfectly balances history, architecture, culture, and adventure.
Additionally, this Morocco Imperial Cities tour allows travelers to explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites, traditional souks, Berber villages, and panoramic mountain landscapes at a comfortable pace
Authentic Sahara Desert Experience
Enjoy a magical camel trekking experience across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi before spending the night in a luxury Sahara desert camp under the stars.
Moreover, this private Morocco desert tour is ideal for couples, families, solo travelers, and groups seeking authentic Morocco travel experiences.
You can also discover more Morocco Desert Tours, explore our Marrakech Day Trips, or contact our team through the Contact Page for customized Morocco itineraries.
Included/Exclude
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Pick-up & drop-off service
- Professional English-speaking driver
- Accommodation in A/C private rooms
- Daily breakfast
- 2 dinners (as per itinerary)
- Licensed guides in Fes & Marrakech
- All local taxes
- Meals not specified
- Drinks with meals
- Monument entrance fees
- Personal expenses
- Tips for guide/driver
- Travel insurance (*)
Tour Plan
Your private driver meets you at Marrakech airport and transfers you to your hotel for check-in. The remainder of the day is free to settle in, stroll the nearby streets, or add an optional orientation walk with a licensed guide to get your bearings in the red city.
After breakfast, set out on a guided visit to Marrakech’s highlights. Explore the ornate Saadian Tombs and Ben Youssef Madrasa, wander the courtyards and salons of the Bahia Palace, then experience the energy of the souks and Jemaa el-Fnaa. The afternoon is yours to relax, shop, or add an optional garden or hammam experience.
Depart at 08:00 toward the Atlantic and arrive in Casablanca to visit the awe-inspiring Hassan II Mosque, crowned by the world’s tallest minaret. Enjoy lunch along the Ain Diab seaside promenade before continuing to Rabat. On arrival, stroll the UNESCO-listed Oudaya Kasbah and the old medina, then see the Chellah necropolis and the Hassan Tower complex. Overnight in Rabat.
Travel inland to Meknes, the 17th-century capital of Moulay Ismaïl. Explore El-Hedim Square, Bab Lakhmiss, and the monumental Bab Mansour, with time for the Royal Stables and Moulay Ismaïl’s Mausoleum. After lunch, continue to Fes, where you check into your riad and enjoy a free evening in Morocco’s cultural capital.
Meet your local guide at 09:00 for a deep dive into Fes el-Bali, the oldest living medina. Begin at the Royal Palace gates and Bab Boujloud (the Blue Gate), then weave through spice-scented alleys to Bou Inania, Nejjarine Fountain & Museum, and the vibrant Chouara Tannery. The afternoon is free to revisit favorite corners, shop for crafts, or unwind at your riad.
Head south via alpine-styled Ifrane and pause in the cedar forests near Azrou to spot Barbary macaques. After a lunch break in Midelt, cross Tizi n’Talghamt into the palm-studded Ziz Valley, passing ksars that once guarded precious caravan goods. Continue through Erfoud, famed for fossils, and reach Merzouga, where camels await. Luggage goes by 4×4 while you ride across the dunes at sunset to a desert camp, dine beneath the stars, and enjoy Berber music before retiring to your ensuite tent.
Catch sunrise over Erg Chebbi, breakfast in the open air, then return by camel or 4×4 to meet your driver. Travel via Rissani, with its traditional souk, and on to the oasis of Tinghir. Walk between the sheer walls of the Todra Gorge, then continue into the picturesque Dades Valley, pausing for the famous “monkey-feet” rock formations and kasbah-lined vistas. Dinner and overnight in Dades.
Follow the Road of 1000 Kasbahs, crossing the fragrant Valley of Roses toward Kelaat M’Gouna, then pass the palm groves of Skoura to Ouarzazate for an optional studio visit and lunch. Continue to the fortified ksar of Aït Ben Haddou for a guided walk through its earthen lanes and citadel views. By late afternoon, climb into the High Atlas and cross Tizi n’Tichka (2,260 m) with panoramic photo stops before arriving in Marrakech for the night.
Enjoy free time for last-minute visits—perhaps the Majorelle or ANIMA gardens—before your private transfer to Marrakech airport. Departure and end of services.
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