Private Morocco Tour: Luxury Desert Experience

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Embark on a 12-day private journey through Morocco, immersing yourself in the rich local culture, history, and lifestyle. Indulge in diverse cuisines, ride camels in the desert, and experience the luxury of a desert camp. Discover the fascinating Berber Amazigh culture.

Duration: 12 days

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Casablanca - Day 1: Casablanca – Rabat:
Arrive at Casablanca International Airport. In Casablanca, visit the Hassan II Mosque, the largest mosque outside of Mecca. Enjoy the Corniche coast before heading to Rabat, the capital of Morocco. Here, explore the Mausoleum, the Hassan Tower, and the Oudaya Kasbah. Overnight stay at Riad El Kalaa.
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Casablanca - Day 1: Casablanca – Rabat:
Arrive at Casablanca International Airport. In Casablanca, visit the Hassan II Mosque, the largest mosque outside of Mecca. Enjoy the Corniche coast before heading to Rabat, the capital of Morocco. Here, explore the Mausoleum, the Hassan Tower, and the Oudaya Kasbah. Overnight stay at Riad El Kalaa.
Rabat - Rabat to Chefchaouen:
After breakfast at your riad, drive to Chefchaouen, mostly along the coast. Pass through Moulay Bouselham and the countryside villages where farmers enjoy authentic Moroccan life. Stop for lunch at Ouzzen and continue through the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen. Accommodation at Riad Dar Echchaouen or similar. BB.
Chefchaouen - Explore Chefchaouen:
After breakfast at your hotel, begin exploring the Medina. Chefchaouen is a unique city with whitewashed walls and blue doors and windows. Unlike many parts of Morocco, Chefchaouen was occupied by Spain, so there is significant Spanish influence in its architecture. Meet locals and stroll through the beautiful Medina. Overnight at Riad Dar Echchaouen. BB.
Volubilis - Chefchaouen to Volubilis, Meknes, Fes:
After breakfast at the hotel and exploring Chefchaouen, travel south via Ouazzan to Volubilis, a well-preserved Roman site dating back to 225 BC, with mosaics in excellent condition. Continue to Meknes, the Ismaili capital of Morocco, to see the impressive Bab Mansour gate, the granary, and the Sahrij Souani used for irrigation. Proceed via the highway to Fes. Overnight at Riad Dar Lys or similar. BB.
Fes - Exploring Fes:
After breakfast at your riad, embark on a journey through the cultural capital of Morocco, exploring its alleys and streets. Start with the Royal Palace, the Jewish quarter, and the first Mellah in Morocco. Visit sites of cultural and historical interest, including the renowned Al Qaraouine University, the oldest in the region, and the Tanneries. After lunch, visit the ceramic factory and enjoy a panoramic view of the Medina of Fes. In the afternoon, visit the new city for a drink. Overnight at Riad Dar Lys or similar. BB.
Merzouga - Fes to Ifran, Azrou, Ziz Valley, Merzouga: 425km
After breakfast at your riad, depart Fes for Merzouga via Midlet and the Ziz Valley. Travel through Ifran, a picturesque mountain village known as “the Switzerland of Morocco,” and stop at the cedar forest. Experience the Middle Atlas and Higher Atlas mountains, passing through the Tiz Ntalghamt pass and the Ziz Gorge, with views of the High Atlas plateau. As the scenery shifts to desert landscapes, reach Errachidia for lunch, stopping for panoramic views en route to Erfoud and Rissani. Enjoy a welcome glass of mint tea before checking into your riad. Overnight at Hotel.
Erg Chebbi - Merzouga area and Camel trek:
After breakfast at the hotel, explore the area, visiting the Gnawa people, originally from Sudan, to experience their music and lifestyle. Nearby, visit the lake of Merzouga, home to various bird species. You may also visit the nomad wire house, where Berber handicrafts are more affordable than in big cities. In the afternoon, embark on a camel trek guided by an experienced camel man to explore the sand sea of Merzouga. Enjoy a stunning sunset over the golden dunes and spend the night at Africa Luxury Camp. DBB.
Skoura - Merzouga to Todra Gorges, Dades Valley, Skoura:
Early in the morning, witness what might be the most beautiful sunrise of your life. Camel-trek back to your riad, appreciating the unique beauty of the Erg Chebbi sand dunes. After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Rissani, Tinghir, and Todra Gorges, the highest and narrowest gorges in Morocco. After lunch in the gorge, drive through the Dades Valley, admiring the majestic sand castles and “monkey toes” rock formations. Continue through the Dades Valley to Kalaat Mgouna, experiencing the Rose city and its Rose water cooperative. Overnight at Kasbah Ait Ben Damiette in Skoura. BDB.
Ait Ben Haddou - Skoura to Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, Marrakech:
After breakfast at the hotel, continue to the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, the largest in Morocco, built by Et Hami El Glaoui, a Berber chieftain in the 18th century. The journey continues through the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2260m) over the High Atlas Mountains, arriving at your accommodation in Marrakech. Overnight at Riad Merzouga. BB.
Marrakech - Exploring Marrakech:
After breakfast at the riad, explore Marrakech, “the red city of Morocco.” Your guide will show you key historical and cultural sites, including the Saadian tombs, the Palaces of El Bahia and El Badi, and the Ben Youssef Coranique School. Lunch at a restaurant near the square, then visit the Majorelle Gardens, Menara, and the Koutoubia Tower in the afternoon. After dinner, enjoy a walk around the lively Square Jemaa El Fna, filled with magicians, storytellers, snake charmers, and food vendors. Overnight at Riad Merzouga. BB.
Essaouira - Marrakech to Essaouira Day Trip:
After breakfast at your riad, drive to the windy city of Essaouira. Visit the Skala Fortress, the port, the souks, and see Thuya wood carvings by artisans. Stroll through the Medina’s alleys and view numerous handicrafts. Essaouira has a rich history, including Portuguese occupation, and is known for its blue doors and washed walls, earning it the title “Jewel of the Atlantic.” The visit includes the Mellah, the Jewish quarter, and the beach. Essaouira hosts the annual “Gnawa music” festival, attracting musical groups from Africa and beyond. The area is famous for argan trees, where goats climb to reach fruit. Return to Marrakech to your riad.
Casablanca - Marrakech to Casablanca:
After breakfast at your riad, transfer to the airport for your departure flight. The tour concludes at the airport.

What's Included

Local guide
Dinner
In-vehicle air conditioning
Accommodation as per itinerary
Breakfast
Transport by private vehicle

What's Not Included

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Travel Insurance “ Required for Travel Emergency in Morocco”.

Additional Information

This personalized Tour is designed according to the preferences of the traveller and can be scheduled on any convenient date. We’re here to provide you with a unique experience that could be one of your most memorable trips ever. You’ll delve into the richness of Morocco, from its local culture, history, and lifestyle to its diverse food culture. Enjoy…

Location

Casablanca

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Patricia984

Nov 4, 2024

12 days with Morocco Imperial Tours - We toured Morocco with the help of 2 amazing members of Morocco Imperial Tours. One was Omar who is a walking encyclopedia on the history, tribes and culture of the country. The other was Mustapha, a masterful driver who calmly guided our van through some of the most congested traffic. We stayed in lovely hotels and in several cities had local guides to accompany us. We were totally cared for from the moment of our arrival in the country. It was a unique and wonderful experience. Patricia

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Kath5022

Nov 3, 2024

Amazing experience! - What a trip!! Omar (guide), Mustapha (driver) and Youssef could not have provided a better welcome or experience in Morocco. We learned so much of the rich history of the country, experienced amazing food and met wonderful people. All accommodations were first class, local city guides knowledgable and welcoming and we always felt looked after. Thank you Morocco Imperial Tours for such a wonderful vacation!

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Ann_m

May 20, 2024

12 Day Morocco Cultural Tour: We were amazed, delighted, and had fun! - A friend and I (both older women) booked a private 12-day Cultural Tour of Morocco starting in mid-April 2024. Youssef of Morocco Expert Tours created the itinerary with some input from us. It was an exciting, fabulous adventure. We loved the places we visited and the quality of the overnight accommodations. Hamid was our driver and guide. The vehicle was spacious and comfortable, and Hamid was a capable, safe driver. We instantly felt at ease with him. Hamid was flexible and accommodated all our needs, including our many requests to stop and take photographs of the stunning scenery. His excellent English and near-encyclopedic knowledge of Morocco's cultural, historical, and regional history led to interesting and informative conversations during long drives. Each day provided new and memorable events (an overnight in a Berber desert camp), cities (Chefchaouen), sceneries (Atlas Mountains), and special sites with local guides (Volubilis). We were amazed, delighted, and had fun! It was an extraordinary experience! Thank you, Youssef, Thank You Hamid.

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Travel547638

Apr 28, 2023

Morocco in 11 days!!! Cities to country side, wonderful experience - We had a fabulous time in Morocco. Ali was our driver and organizer and he did a fabulous job. Always available for questions and wanted us to experience all that was important to us. He was friendly, kind and a very good listener....he made the experience one of the best trips we have ever had

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Sunshine282138

Feb 5, 2023

Beautiful trip with unforgettable memories - We booked the 12 days culture tour of Morocco for late January. Operator Youssef was very helpful in making the arrangements. He quickly responded to any questions and made great efforts to accommodate our requests. The entire trip was pleasant and the arrangements are seamless. Our driver/guide, Hassan, is wonderful! He is most responsible, caring, and knowledgeable. From the airport pick up to the entire trip to returning to the airport, he took care everything without any issues. He made extra effort to ensure that we were safe and not getting loss in the Medina. We learned a great deal of Morocco with Hassan through the entire trip. He is also an excellent photographer, taking beautiful group pictures for us. The van ride was very comfortable. The highlight was the camel ride and overnight in desert tents. The experience was so wonderful! The medina, the markets, and Jamaal square in Marrakech were among the best experiences.

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Ams1225

Dec 2, 2022

Recommended - Had a Great Time - As two women traveling in Morocco (12 days) we decided hiring a local Moroccan-born guide would be the most efficient and offer the greatest peace of mind. We were right and had a wonderful and very memorable time (memories which will last a lifetime). The broad overview: 1) trustworthy/professional; 2) organized; 3) highly knowledgeable of the history, culture, activities; 4) knew many local people in every town, and 5) allowed for flexibility on start times, end times, and what to see and do each day. We felt safe at ALL times and enjoyed every aspect of the tour. Also worth noting be prepared for a few longer drives, but absolutely worth it. The desert camp was the highlight of the entire trip. Additionally, if you are open to hotel types the team can help and book... if you want only high-end hotels (they go quick) and I would suggest booking some yourself far in advance.

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Kkjackchan

Nov 25, 2022

Fantastic Tour Experience - We had a private tour in November for 11 days, and this was a fantastic experience! Hamid was our main guide, who picked us up from the airport and drove us around in a very safe, calm manner. He was very knowledgeable and gave explanations of sights and for Moroccan culture or any questions we had. For some places, there are local guides to go in-depth. The local guides selected were very high quality too, although this may end up being an issue of availability of the local guides. One of the great things about Morocco Expert Tours is the customization before and during the tour. Before the tour, I spoke to Youssef to determine a customized itinerary, and he was very good communicating things and making recommendations until I was satisfied. During the tour, Hamid would cater to all our needs, whether we needed to find a bank or stop for bathroom or photos. He'd even make recommendations on doing an extra hike or other things to see. Actually beyond that, he's a problem solver, helping you accomplish what you need. His English is superb, which is a godsend when you discover most of the locals don't speak it well. Anyway, I'd definitely recommend Morocco Expert Tours, and you for sure will be in good hands if you get Hamid!

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Heather

Apr 12, 2022

ABOVE and BEYOND!!!!! - Let me first say... STOP reading this and book your tour/activity/driver with Morocco Expert Tours! I already did all the research you will ever need and if I chose them, so will YOU! We can honestly not say enough about how incredible our experience was. We spent 3 weeks touring Morocco and almost 2 weeks we organized with Hassan and Youssef private tour for John and I. We knew we wanted to go to the desert for several days, then Fez, Meknes, and Chefchaouen (the last was Youssef's idea - and ended up our favorite). We knew getting a driver would be the quickest option - Thank goodness we did that! So, by the end of the trip ( which we were changing ALL THE TIME we had a solid tailor made plan on what we would do as a tour and what we just needed a driver for. We ended up with a lifetime experience and Friends that we will never forget! We arrived in Marrakech and spent a few days there and then Hassan picked us up right in front of our hotel, on time, and with the biggest smile and welcome that made us feel instantly comfortable. From there we began the drive to the desert. It is a long journey but Hassan was prepared for this and kept us engaged through this incredible landscape. When inevitably we would be lulled to sleep from riding in the back seat, he would wake us up to one incredible view after another! AMAZING! We had a bucket list prepared of all of the foods that we wanted to try that we told him about probably in the first hour of our time together and throughout our time together he would stop and out of nowhere pop up with this delicious food. I have no idea how he remembered everything - it was a long delicious list! While riding a camel in Merzouga, I was bucked off (being from Texas I really tried to hold on) Hassan went above and beyond ensuring I would make it through the rest of our trip. He even spent the night at the tent camp (which wasn't planned) incase we needed anything. Thank you Hassan!! (Also, it was not camels fault. My sweatshirt spooked him). Came home to an MCL grade 2 tear. 3 months recovery time. Without Hassan and my new Husband by my side our African adventure would have been much different. I am leaving all the fun out! The ancient wells, camel milk (delicious!), the food, the landscape, Volubilus, the dogs we fed on the side of the highway, Berber bathroom stops, the TOP NOTCH accommodations MET ckose, The day we were leaving Morocco, they closed the borders to all inbound and outbound travel because of the Omnicron Variant. We were stuck. Very happily at first, then realizing it really could be a month or more before we got home, worried. We had already said our goodbyes the day before. So, there was no reason that MET should have even worried about us. BUT worry they did! They were in constant contact with us offering to help us in ways that were ABOVE and BEYOND. They proved (even though there was no doubt) what wonderful people they truly are. We did end up getting a re-patriation flight and all ended well. These are just some of the things that could have gone really badly BUT instead make for wonderful memories. I am writing this review, NOT to tell you about all of the beautiful places and the beautiful people of Africa because you already know you want to go there and I cannot wait for you to experience all the things we did, for yourselves. I am writing this review because Morocco Expert Tours is Beyond Excellent. Every moment- from my first email, to my constant, "what if we did this", to even the congratulations on our wedding last month... this level of caring only comes from people who love their country and love to make sure everyone who comes their has the time of their lives. Thank you Hassan and Youssef for being a part of our blessed journey!! AFFFRRRRIIIKKKKAAAAAAAAAAAA!! - Hassan Thank you for all of the memories that we didn't plan! Youssef - Thank you for always being kind, patient and happy!

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Williams44

Oct 28, 2019

Private driver loop of Morocco - My husband, parents and I took a 12 day trip to Morocco. I planned the itinerary and the hotels. All we wanted was a driver who could take us from place to place. We contacted Morocco Expert Tours on the recommendation of a family we knew who had traveled to Morocco two years ago and who had used a driver and guide through the company. We did an entire loop around the country from Casablanca, Essaouira, Marrakesh, the desert, Fes (with a side trip to Meknes and Volubilis), Chefchaouen and back to Casablanca (with a stop in Rabat). Our driver, Idir, was knowledgeable and gave us a lot of history and background about the places we visited and the places we passed. Between him, our research and our guide book, we didn't miss having a guide at all. Importantly, he was a safe driver and knew where he was going. We had thought about driving ourselves, but in the end, we were glad to have left it to a professional. He avoided all speed traps, of which there were many, and knew the roads. Also, Idir was very kind and considerate and made each of us feel comfortable. His English was great, so we had no trouble communicating with him. We're not a fan of stopping at tourist shopping places, and Idir respected that. We had tea with his family, which was also nice. We spent a lot of time in the car, and we always felt safe with Idir. We highly recommend Idir and Morocco Expert Tours if you're looking for some assistance in Morocco.

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Kategroton

Oct 15, 2019

Wonderful 11 day private tour of Morocco - Truly wonderful. Morocco Expert Tours did an amazing job on our 11 day private tour for two women travelers. We asked to see cultural and historical highlights and also get off the beaten path, enjoy the outdoors and see more local life. They customized a tour just for us. We relied on their expertise for what to see and how to see it and were not disappointed. Our driver/guide was Hamid, one of the owners. He was great. We enjoyed his knowledge of the country, history, geography, and culture. He went the extra mile to please us - even adding in a little stop to look for fossils when we mentioned we enjoyed that. Not every day went exactly as on the plan - but we did everything we wanted and more we didn't even know we wanted. A couple of things you might like to know. They are truly professional and honest. Don't worry about sending in the deposit. Then a couple days into the trip you pay the rest on credit card if you wish (3 percent added for that). All above board. We had a local tour guide in most places we went to. Most were fantastic and added a lot to the experience. However it also adds to the expense as you tip each guide. We had a terrible guide in Marrakech - didn't show us anything we could not have seen ourselves. Maybe skip the guide there. P.S. Once we told this to Hamid he was immediately on the phone and willing to arrange another guide to come that afternoon. We declined. All the places we stayed were good. Some were fantastic - with beautiful architecture. All breakfasts are included and some dinners. Lunches not included but often chosen for us based on guide recommendation or convenience when driving to from places. Some great some not so great, but in the scheme of things it all worked wonderfully. I highly recommend Morocco Expert Tours.

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