9 Days Morocco Grand Tour from Marrakech

Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech – Transfer to Hotel

Upon arrival at Marrakech Menara Airport, your private driver will meet you and transfer you to your riad or hotel.

Enjoy a relaxed evening exploring Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, soaking in the colors, sounds, and aromas of the Red City.

Day 2: Guided Tour of Marrakech

After breakfast, meet your local guide for a full-day Marrakech city tour.

Visit the Koutoubia Mosque, Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace, and Ben Youssef Madrasa.

Stroll through the vibrant souks and enjoy a panoramic view of the city from a rooftop café.

Spend the evening at leisure with optional hammam or cooking class experiences.

Day 3: Marrakech – Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley

Leave Marrakech early and cross the High Atlas Mountains via the dramatic Tizi n’Tichka Pass.

Stop at Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and backdrop for many Hollywood films.

Continue through Ouarzazate, known as the “Gateway to the Sahara,” and visit Kasbah Taourirt.

Travel to Dades Valley via the Valley of Roses. Overnight in a traditional guesthouse.

Day 4: Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Merzouga Desert

After breakfast, head to the magnificent Todra Gorges with its towering canyon walls.

Journey toward the Sahara Desert, passing through Erfoud and Rissani.

Arrive in Merzouga, where your camel will be waiting to take you across the Erg Chebbi dunes.

Enjoy the sunset and spend the night in a luxury or standard desert camp, with dinner and live Berber music under the stars.

Day 5: Explore Merzouga Desert – Khamlia – Nomads – Ouzina or Back to Camp

Rise early to watch the sunrise over the dunes, then enjoy breakfast at the camp or hotel.

Take a 4×4 tour of the desert, visit Khamlia Village for traditional Gnaoua music, and meet local nomadic families.

Discover fossil sites and secret oases. Optional activities include sandboarding or ATV rides.

Return to your desert camp or stay in a hotel near the dunes.

Day 6: Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Midelt – Ifrane – Fes

Leave the desert and travel north through the breathtaking Ziz Valley.

Stop for lunch in Midelt, then continue through the cedar forests of Azrou, home to wild Barbary macaques.

Pass through Ifrane, known as “Morocco’s Switzerland,” before reaching Fes.

Check into your riad and enjoy a restful evening.

Day 7: Guided Tour of Fes

Explore the spiritual and intellectual capital of Morocco with a local guide.

Visit the Royal Palace, Bou Inania Madrasa, and Al Quaraouiyine University, the oldest in the world.

Wander through the labyrinthine Fes El Bali medina, full of artisans, souks, and spice markets.

Visit the Chouara Tannery, one of the oldest in North Africa.

Day 8: Fes – Meknes – Volubilis – Rabat

Drive to Meknes, once an imperial capital. Visit Bab Mansour, the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, and the bustling medina.

Continue to Volubilis, the best-preserved Roman ruins in Morocco.

Arrive in Rabat, the modern capital. Visit Hassan Tower, the Royal Palace, and Kasbah of the Udayas.

Overnight in Rabat or nearby coastal town.

Day 9: Rabat – Casablanca – Return to Marrakech

After breakfast, travel to Casablanca. Visit the impressive Hassan II Mosque, perched over the Atlantic Ocean.

Continue the journey back to Marrakech, where your 9-day Morocco Grand Tour ends.

Transfer to the airport or enjoy one final night in Marrakech, depending on your flight schedule.

Included in the Tour

• Private A/C transport with English-speaking driver

• 8 nights in quality riads, hotels, and desert camp

• Camel trek in Erg Chebbi

• Daily breakfasts and most dinners

• Guided tours in Marrakech and Fes

• Airport transfers

Tour Highlights

• Discover the imperial cities: Marrakech, Fes, Meknes, Rabat

• Explore the ancient kasbah of Ait Benhaddou

• Ride camels through the Sahara and sleep under the stars

• Visit Roman ruins at Volubilis

• Enjoy local food, music, and Berber hospitality

Book your 9-day Morocco Grand Tour from Marrakech now and uncover the soul of a timeless land. Adventure, culture, and memory-making await!