Eclectic Morocco Tour

Morocco Tours Eclectic Tour

This Morocco tour is a geared for those who want a little comfort and even some luxury. It combines the best sites in the country for the ultimate mix and match. If you want the best Imperial Cities, an optional camel trek and camp out in the Sahara Desert, light day hiking, plus a bit of mountains and beachside, then this tour is definitely for you.

All of our Morocco tours itineraries are flexible and customizable to match days of travel. If you have any questions, please do contact us.

Full Itinerary Description:

Morocco Travel Fez Day 1-2: Fez
You have two days to explore what this Imperial City has to offer, such as the Kairouine Mosque, spice market, tanneries and leather market, pottery quarter, henna market, woodcrafters, metal workers, and Koranic schools and old hotels. You'll be staying in the old medina, which is a World Heritage site and one of the oldest and still thriving medieval cities in the World!

Day 3: Errachidia
In the morning, you'll head towards Errachidia in the south of Morocco. It will take us about six hours. Tonight is special because we will be staying in a charming and luxurious Kasbah hotel.

Day 4: Ziz Valley Oasis | Sahara Desert
Morocco Travel Tour & ecotour Following breakfast, your Ziz Valley guide will meet you and take you to his village located 25KM outside of town. Here, you'll explore his village to see the sustainable agricultural practices in the area. This jaunt takes about two hours. After the day hike, you'll enjoy lunch with his family in their humble home before heading off to Merzouga. The drive to the desert is about 2 hours. Once in Merzouga, we will venture inward atop camels into the Sahara Desert, have dinner amongst the dunes, dine under the stars, and stay in a Bedouin tent for the night.

Day 5: Dades Gorge
If anyone would like to rock climb the Todra Gorge, you can stop here, get fitted for gear and join our certified climbing guide who will literally show you the ropes! Those not interested in climbing can hike around the area. If members do not want to rock climb, then we can go straight to the Dades Gorge, enjoy the scenery, and take a hike. The rock formations are said to resemble monkey paws. We will be spending the night in luxurious hotel overlooking the canyon. For those who would like, this day can also be spent in Skoura, the Valley of 1000 Kasbahs. You will have the opportunity to stay in a renovated Kasbah that is now a magnificent and charming hotel.

Day 6: Ait Ben Haddou | Marrakesh
This morning you'll be driving through Ouarzazate and stopping for lunch. You can also visit the Taorirt Kasbah and the Atlas movie studio where blockbusters such as Cleopatra, Kundun, and the Mummy were filmed. Next, you'll be able to stop by the UNESCO World Heritage site—the ksar in Ait Ben Haddou where Gladiator was filmed. The drive from Ait Ben Haddou to Marrakesh will take us about 4 hours. We will be staying in the old medina, also a World Heritage Site. Tonight you can go to the lively Jemaa el Fna Square to watch the circus-like performers and sample some tasty delights at different stalls.

Day 7: Marrakesh
Morocco Travel Marrakech Today, you have the whole day in “Marrakesh the red”. You might visit the Koubba Baadiyn and the Ali ben Youssef Koranic School, or the Badii & Bahia Palaces and the Saadian Tombs. Or, you can opt to walk through the souk (covered market) and look at all the wares and souvenirs you can bargain for.


Day 8: High Atlas Mountains | Marrakesh
After breakfast, you'll will leave for Imlil in the High Atlas Mountains, which should take 1.5 to 2 hours. Once in Imlil, you'll hike up to Armed. Armed is a Berber village on the side of a mountain overlooking some valleys and a river, and Mount Toubkal can be seen in the distance. You are welcome to take an afternoon trek around together or simply spend the day sipping mint tea and enjoying lunch with a local family. All meals are included during your time in the mountains. You can opt to stay in the High Atlas Montains or return back to Marrakesh for the night.

Day 9-10: Essaouira
After coming down from the mountains or departing Marrakesh, you'll head straight to Essaouira. The drive takes three hours. You will have today and tomorrow to chill out in this small, laid-back, coastal town with lots of character. You can walk along the ramparts, have grilled fish for lunch next to the port, wander along the beach, stroll through the whitewashed medina, or shop for Thuya wood handicrafts. If you would like and wind permitting, you will be able to try kayaking, kite surfing, wind surfing, or just regular surfing. This is the Wind Capital of Africa!

Day 11: Return Marrakesh | Depart
Today is departure day. You will have transportation back to Marrakesh. You will have the option to extend your trip or continue upwards to Casablanca.