Atlantic coast
El Jadida, Oualidia and Essaouira
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Private Journey
Imperial Cities, Desert & Beach
From the Atlantic coast to the Sahara and Morocco’s great imperial cities, this private journey reveals the country in depth.
Many Moroccos.
One extraordinary journey.
People.
Perspective.
A deeper you.
details
Journey Highlights
Iconic places. Authentic moments. Lasting perspectives.
Marrakech
Medina, palaces and gardens
Sahara Desert
Merzouga dunes and a night under the stars
Imperial cities
Fes, Rabat and Volubilis
Blue Chefchaouen
A calm Rif Mountains escape
The itinerary
Your Day-by-Day Itinerary
A seamless journey through Morocco’s
most captivating regions.
Meet your driver on arrival and travel south along the Atlantic coast. Pause in El Jadida to explore the Portuguese walls, citadel and cistern, then stop in Oualidia before reaching Essaouira for the night.
Enjoy a free day in wind-swept Essaouira. Wander its whitewashed medina and craft shops, explore the port, and choose a relaxed seafood lunch by the water.
After breakfast, travel inland through rural landscapes to Marrakech. Check in, then enjoy free time in the city.
Explore Marrakech with a guide, including the Koutoubia, Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace, Ben Youssef Madrasa and the medina. Your afternoon is free for Majorelle Gardens, Gueliz or Jemaa el-Fnaa.
Cross the High Atlas via Tizi n Tichka with photo stops in Berber villages. Visit UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou, continue via Ouarzazate and Skoura, and reach the Dadès Valley for the night.
Take in the Dadès Valley viewpoints and Monkey Fingers rock formations before walking in the Todra Gorges. Continue through palm-lined valleys to Merzouga and settle into your hotel near the dunes.
Explore the Merzouga region by 4x4, including Khamlia’s Gnawa music, kohl mines, nomadic tea and Rissani market. In the afternoon ride camels into the dunes for sunset, dinner and a night in a desert camp.
Watch sunrise over the dunes, then travel through the Ziz Valley and Tafilalet palms. Stop around Midelt, pass the cedar forest of Azrou and Ifrane, and arrive in Fes.
Tour modern and historic Fes, from the Royal Palace and Mellah to a panoramic viewpoint. Walk the UNESCO medina, visiting the Cherratine and Al Attarine madrasas, Al Quaraouiyine, Nejjarine Fountain and artisan workshops.
Visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis and enjoy a view of holy Moulay Idriss. Continue to Chefchaouen for free time among its blue lanes, Ras el-Ma springs and Uta el-Hammam square.
Travel to Rabat and visit the Kasbah of the Oudayas, Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V. The evening is free in the capital.
After breakfast, transfer to Casablanca Airport for your return flight.
What’s Included
Everything you actually need for an amazing trip, with zero stress.
- Casablanca airport or hotel transfers
- Private air-conditioned transport
- Spanish-speaking driver-guide throughout the journey
- Fuel
- Charming hotels with private room and bathroom
- Breakfast daily; dinner in Dadès and Merzouga
- Official guides in Fes and Marrakech
- Desert camel excursion
- Desert camp night with breakfast and dinner
You show up. We handle the rest. The responsibility and stress are ours; the fun is yours.
What’s Not Included
- Flights
- Meals
- Dinners except in Dadès and Merzouga
- Drinks
- Tips
What our travelers say
Traveler testimonial
Every detail was flawless. From our private guide in Fes to a candlelit dinner in the dunes, this was Morocco at its most authentic, and entirely our own.
