Absolute Morocco Tour
Imperial Cities & Sahara Desert

Day 2: Marrakech

Imagine yourself waking up in a world of magic, fragrant herbs, and colors…

The aromas of green tea and lemon filter through Medina's alleys. The market opens up to an active and jovial call from sellers and locals waking up your senses and unconsciously sending you in a unique travel experience from your seat in your beautiful hotel in the Medina. Enjoy your breakfast peacefully, and meet up with your guide who will take you out to explore this city of wonders where snake charmers play their instruments to delight both the concentrated cobra and passers-by, and fortune-tellers read the palms of people and tell them stories about the future.

Day 3 : Marrakech - Atlas Mountains - Ait Ben Haddou - Dades Valley

Once you’re set with the check-out, your driver will be waiting for you to take you south.

Marrakech dwindles into the distance as your private transfer ferries you up and over the Atlas mountains towards ouarzazate. The road climbs up to the heights of the Tizi N’tichka pass (2260m), and begins the descent into a much more different landscape, which eventually drops away all the way to the Sahara desert. Heading along the former caravan route, you will find the UNESCO World Heritage site of Aït BenHaddou, a traditional mud brick city on the edge of the high Atlas Mountains, it is a great example of the Moroccan earthen clay architecture and one of the jewels of the country. The Kasbah has been featured in Hollywood movies including Gladiator, The Mummy and Lawrence of Arabia.

You’ll set out behind the Kasbah on route to the Dades Gorges, an opportunity to see the Berber villages and breathtaking views of Morocco, after experiencing life in the thriving city of Marrakech.

Day 4 : Dades Valley - Erg Chebbi Sahara desert

Beyond Dades gorges the landscape becomes more and more barren, all the way to the village of Merzouga where the road literally peters out into the sand - here begins the ocean of dunes that is the Sahara. We will continue our trip to the heart of the desert where you will get the chance to embrace the nomadic lifestyle of Berber people. A reception with mint tea and Moroccan pastries awaits you in your luxury desert camp, settle into your luxury tent, then climb up the dunes to witness the magic of sunset through the golden sand sea before gathering for a candlelight dinner under a magical sky wearing an infinite number of stars. Then, slumber in comfort as the sounds of the desert lull you to sleep.

Day 5 : Erg Chebbi Sahara desert

Before sunrise, you find yourself wide awake and walking along the famous sand dunes of Erg Chebbi to catch the most magical sunrise you will ever see. In the morning the desert dresses in levels of pink and purple, orange and red, before settling into shimmering golden hues. It’s time for you to seize the chance and photograph the effect of the light on the mountains of sand.

After your breakfast it’s time to meet your blue men of the desert to guide you to explore his land in style, riding a camel across the sands as ancient travelers once did. Then, he will take you to a secret oasis for a picnic lunch - An exclusive Absolute Morocco experience - Return to your camp, go for some sandboarding or spend some time at leisure while our chef is cooking up your traditional meal before a campfire. along with distinctively Berber entertainment.

Day 6 : Erg Chebbi - Middle Atlas Mountains & Fez

After an early breakfast you will begin your ascent across the Middle Atlas Mountains. Most of the day will be spent winding your way through the Cedar forests home to rare Barbary apes, jagged rock faces, Berber villages and cities with alpine-style architecture as you cross the Atlas Mountains and begin to descend into Fez.

Day 7 : Fez

Wake up to the morning bustle of Fez’s medina. Your guide meets you after breakfast and soon you venture into the city to experience impressions of the past in modern-day life. You will be amazed by this Moroccan city often referred to as the country’s cultural capital, as soon as you stroll its labyrinthine old quarter, with its 9,000 narrow lanes, alleys and souks, on a market visit of exceeding authenticity. You will see mules carrying Coca cola into gates dating from 859, shops of piles of bright colored spices, local craftsmen in action, great historical monuments such as al-Qarawiyyin, the oldest still-functioning universities in the world before continuing to Fez el-Jadid, where you will see the royal palace known for its immense golden doors.

Day 8 : Fez - Volubilis - Meknes Winery - Fez

Journey overland to explore Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is home to some of the best-preserved Roman ruins in North Africa, an experience that will make you travel back in time to the Roman empire.

Next, your driver will take you to a winery outside Meknes for a memorable lunch set among the region’s sunbathed vineyards and olive groves. Return to Fez, with your evening at leisure.

Day 9 : Fes - Rabat - casablanca

Today you will be driving to Casablanca with a pause along the way to see the coastal city of Rabat, capital of Morocco to learn about the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, the Kasbah Chellah near Oudaya Gardens. You’ll savor lunch in Rabat before moving on to Morocco’s largest metropolis and commercial hub, the port city of Casablanca.

Day 10 : Casablanca (0km)

After a leisurely breakfast, you can visit the amazing Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure in this exotic setting.

Day 11 : Depart Casablanca (0km)

After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board your departing flight.