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Eclectic Morocco - A Cultural Adventure
Also available in the opposite direction: Eclectic Morocco (in reverse)
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Our Morocco Eclectic Itinerary takes you on a circuit to see the highlights of Morocco and can be adjusted from seven to twelve or more days to fit your schedule. Morocco Eclectic Itinerary is one the most popular trips currently available. This route can also be done in the opposite direction, which is a good idea if you are starting and ending your trip in Marrakesh. All the details are available on our Eclectic Morocco (in reverse) itinerary. This particular trip covers the highlights of the entire country including the Imperial Cities (Rabat, Meknes, Fez, and Marrakesh), along with the Sahara Desert. The itinerary outlined here is a 10-day trip that can be booked immediately for any dates you may wish. We can also tailor this itinerary to your needs. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
Itinerary Overview:
Day 1: Arrive Casablanca
Welcome to Morocco!
Day 2-3: Rabat / Meknes / Volubilis / Fez
Head to Morocco's gem.
Day 4: Ifrane / Midelt / Erfoud
Venture down south.
Day 5: Ziz Valley / Sahara Desert
Enjoy an oasis and a desert.
Day 6: Rissani / Dades Valley / Skoura
The "Valley of Kasbahs" awaits.
Day 7-8: Ait Ben Haddou / Marrakesh
Over the mountains to the "Red City."
Day 9: Marrakesh to Casablanca
Venture to the largest city.
Day 10: Depart Casablanca
Day 1: Arrive Casablanca
Welcome to Morocco!
Day 2-3: Rabat / Meknes / Volubilis / Fez
Head to Morocco's gem.
Day 4: Ifrane / Midelt / Erfoud
Venture down south.
Day 5: Ziz Valley / Sahara Desert
Enjoy an oasis and a desert.
Day 6: Rissani / Dades Valley / Skoura
The "Valley of Kasbahs" awaits.
Day 7-8: Ait Ben Haddou / Marrakesh
Over the mountains to the "Red City."
Day 9: Marrakesh to Casablanca
Venture to the largest city.
Day 10: Depart Casablanca
This private tour includes:
- All breakfasts; other meals
- Private transport in a new vehicle
- English-speaking driver
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- Local, English-speaking guides
- Guided visit of Fez with lunch
- Guided visit of Marrakesh with lunch
- Village visits & local meals
- Various walks available
- Sahara Desert camel trek
- Tips to all guides & driver
Enter the name for this tabbed section: Full Itinerary Outline
AT = Airport transfer included
(T) = Transport time in hours
L or D = Lunch or dinner included
* = Private transport in new vehicle included
Day 1: Arrive Casablanca (AT)
Upon arriving into the Casablanca Airport (CMN), you'll be picked up and taken to your hotel for the evening. If you arrive into Casablanca early in day, it can be a good idea to head to the capital city of Rabat. Another option is to simply combine today and tomorrow so that you continue onward to Fez. You can see our Casablanca travel guide located on our Morocco blog.
Day 2*: Rabat | Meknes | Volubilis | Fez (D) (4hrs)
Today, you'll travel through Rabat and onward to Meknes, one of Morocco's lesser-visited Imperial Cities. Located here is one of Morocco's most impressive gateways, Bab Mansour. In Meknes, you can opt for a private guided visit if you'd like (listed under itinerary extras). Thirty minutes away from Meknes are the Roman Ruins of Volubilis and the sacred town of Moulay Idriss, which sits perched overlooking the ruins. You'll arrive to Fez in the later afternoon.
Day 3: Fez (Private Guided Tour) (L)
In Fez, you will be able to explore the UNESCO protected Fez Medina with a private guide.
Day 4*: Ifrane | Midelt | Erfoud (D) (7hrs)
You will depart around 9am and head for Ifrane before continuing onward through Midelt and onto Erfoud for the night. After a relaxing night in the hotel, you'll be fully rested for the next day's Sahara adventure. Travelers also have the option of stopping in Midelt for the night, which helps shorten today's driving time. This opens up the possibility to do a walk within the Azrou and Ifrane areas. Midelt is a good option in the warmer months (June through September), while Erfoud is a better option in the winter months (October through May).
Day 5*: Ziz Valley (L) | Sahara Desert (D) (3hrs)
In the morning, our guide will take you to visit his small village in the Ziz (Tafilalet) Valley, Morocco's largest date-producing region. Before lunch at his family's home, you can enjoy a short walk through the date palms and farms. Following, it's off to Merzouga, the Erg Chebbi region of the Sahara Desert. Prepare for a memorable night under the stars and sleeping in a Bedouin-style tent. We have both standard and deluxe camps available.
Day 6*: Rissani | Dades Valley | Skoura (D) (5hrs)
This morning, you'll be able to rise with the sunset to grab some photos before hopping back onto the camels for the short ride back to the hotel. You'll then head through Rissani, before continuing on the road to Tinjedad for lunch. En route to Skoura, you can choose to drive up into either the Todra Gorge or Dades Valley. Tonight, you'll be staying in the Skoura palm grove, known as the Valley of Kasbahs. If you would rather not go to Skoura, a stay in the Dades Valley is always a sublime option. In the winter months and on the 4-star Deluxe version of this trip, travelers will have the option to spend the night in the Dades Valley or in Ouarzazate.
Day 7*: Ait Ben Haddou | Marrakesh (D) (5hrs)
After leaving Skoura, you can visit Ouarzazate and the Taorirt Kasbah once owned by the Glaouis family. You will also be stopping at the UNESCO world heritage site at Ait Ben Haddou. Then, you'll head over the Tiz n Tichka pass, which goes over the High Atlas Mountains and to Marrakesh.
Day 8: Marrakesh Guided Visit
In Marrakesh, today will be devoted to an optional private guided visit (with lunch) of the Marrakesh Medina.
Day 9*: Marrakesh to Casablanca (3hrs)
Depending upon your flight time tomorrow, you can stay in Marrakesh or travel to Casablanca this afternoon.
Day 10: Depart Casablana (AT)
You'll be departing Morocco today, so we hope you had a super journey. We certainly take you beyond the destination!
(T) = Transport time in hours
L or D = Lunch or dinner included
* = Private transport in new vehicle included
Day 1: Arrive Casablanca (AT)
Upon arriving into the Casablanca Airport (CMN), you'll be picked up and taken to your hotel for the evening. If you arrive into Casablanca early in day, it can be a good idea to head to the capital city of Rabat. Another option is to simply combine today and tomorrow so that you continue onward to Fez. You can see our Casablanca travel guide located on our Morocco blog.
Day 2*: Rabat | Meknes | Volubilis | Fez (D) (4hrs)
Today, you'll travel through Rabat and onward to Meknes, one of Morocco's lesser-visited Imperial Cities. Located here is one of Morocco's most impressive gateways, Bab Mansour. In Meknes, you can opt for a private guided visit if you'd like (listed under itinerary extras). Thirty minutes away from Meknes are the Roman Ruins of Volubilis and the sacred town of Moulay Idriss, which sits perched overlooking the ruins. You'll arrive to Fez in the later afternoon.
Day 3: Fez (Private Guided Tour) (L)
In Fez, you will be able to explore the UNESCO protected Fez Medina with a private guide.
Day 4*: Ifrane | Midelt | Erfoud (D) (7hrs)
You will depart around 9am and head for Ifrane before continuing onward through Midelt and onto Erfoud for the night. After a relaxing night in the hotel, you'll be fully rested for the next day's Sahara adventure. Travelers also have the option of stopping in Midelt for the night, which helps shorten today's driving time. This opens up the possibility to do a walk within the Azrou and Ifrane areas. Midelt is a good option in the warmer months (June through September), while Erfoud is a better option in the winter months (October through May).
Day 5*: Ziz Valley (L) | Sahara Desert (D) (3hrs)
In the morning, our guide will take you to visit his small village in the Ziz (Tafilalet) Valley, Morocco's largest date-producing region. Before lunch at his family's home, you can enjoy a short walk through the date palms and farms. Following, it's off to Merzouga, the Erg Chebbi region of the Sahara Desert. Prepare for a memorable night under the stars and sleeping in a Bedouin-style tent. We have both standard and deluxe camps available.
Day 6*: Rissani | Dades Valley | Skoura (D) (5hrs)
This morning, you'll be able to rise with the sunset to grab some photos before hopping back onto the camels for the short ride back to the hotel. You'll then head through Rissani, before continuing on the road to Tinjedad for lunch. En route to Skoura, you can choose to drive up into either the Todra Gorge or Dades Valley. Tonight, you'll be staying in the Skoura palm grove, known as the Valley of Kasbahs. If you would rather not go to Skoura, a stay in the Dades Valley is always a sublime option. In the winter months and on the 4-star Deluxe version of this trip, travelers will have the option to spend the night in the Dades Valley or in Ouarzazate.
Day 7*: Ait Ben Haddou | Marrakesh (D) (5hrs)
After leaving Skoura, you can visit Ouarzazate and the Taorirt Kasbah once owned by the Glaouis family. You will also be stopping at the UNESCO world heritage site at Ait Ben Haddou. Then, you'll head over the Tiz n Tichka pass, which goes over the High Atlas Mountains and to Marrakesh.
Day 8: Marrakesh Guided Visit
In Marrakesh, today will be devoted to an optional private guided visit (with lunch) of the Marrakesh Medina.
Day 9*: Marrakesh to Casablanca (3hrs)
Depending upon your flight time tomorrow, you can stay in Marrakesh or travel to Casablanca this afternoon.
Day 10: Depart Casablana (AT)
You'll be departing Morocco today, so we hope you had a super journey. We certainly take you beyond the destination!
Standard Sahara Desert Tents
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Deluxe Sahara Desert Tents
Travelers may choose to upgrade from the Standard Sahara Desert camp to the Deluxe version. Standard camping includes proper beds, western toilet facility, and great food. Deluxe camping includes this plus a 4x4 ride, individual toilet, sink, & shower in each tent, as well as unlimited beverages. You may choose this upgrade on the Book Now page.
Special notes:
The 4-Star Deluxe version of this trip will spend the night in Xaluca Dades in the Dades Valley rather than Skoura.
The 4-Star Deluxe package requires a single supplement fee for an odd number of travelers.
Before comparing us to others, please read why you should travel with JBT.
The 4-Star Deluxe version of this trip will spend the night in Xaluca Dades in the Dades Valley rather than Skoura.
The 4-Star Deluxe package requires a single supplement fee for an odd number of travelers.
Before comparing us to others, please read why you should travel with JBT.
Customized Tour:
Because this tour is highly customizable, please contact us if you would like to add more days or alter the route. When you do, try to provide as much information as possible. Let us know when you are planning on traveling, how many days you have in country, what you'd like to see, what sort of guesthouses you'd prefer (mid-range, upper mid-range, or deluxe) and provide tentative flight information if you have it available. We'll send you a full outline with a price and inclusions right away.
Because this tour is highly customizable, please contact us if you would like to add more days or alter the route. When you do, try to provide as much information as possible. Let us know when you are planning on traveling, how many days you have in country, what you'd like to see, what sort of guesthouses you'd prefer (mid-range, upper mid-range, or deluxe) and provide tentative flight information if you have it available. We'll send you a full outline with a price and inclusions right away.
Tour Variations:
This route can also begin in Fez and end in Marrakesh or vice versa. Please note that walking tours along this route are a wonderful way to offset some of the longer times spent in transport. Optional guided walks last from 1 to 2 hours and can be had in the Dades Valley (Palm Oasis), or Skoura (through the Valley of Kasbahs). Cooking workshops are available in Meknes only. If you'd like to extend this itinerary, you can head south of Marrakesh into the High Atlas Mountains on a guided day-trip, overnight excursion, or multi-day Atlas trekking adventure. Or, for beach lovers, consider heading to the coastal, laid-back, & charming town of Essaouira. Both locations are marked on the map above. To read more about any of these locations, please visit and search our blog where we pay our writers well to give you the best information, for free! Please contact us to get an accurate outline and quote with a listing of hotel options and daily inclusions.
This route can also begin in Fez and end in Marrakesh or vice versa. Please note that walking tours along this route are a wonderful way to offset some of the longer times spent in transport. Optional guided walks last from 1 to 2 hours and can be had in the Dades Valley (Palm Oasis), or Skoura (through the Valley of Kasbahs). Cooking workshops are available in Meknes only. If you'd like to extend this itinerary, you can head south of Marrakesh into the High Atlas Mountains on a guided day-trip, overnight excursion, or multi-day Atlas trekking adventure. Or, for beach lovers, consider heading to the coastal, laid-back, & charming town of Essaouira. Both locations are marked on the map above. To read more about any of these locations, please visit and search our blog where we pay our writers well to give you the best information, for free! Please contact us to get an accurate outline and quote with a listing of hotel options and daily inclusions.
Enter the name for this tabbed section: Pricing and Inclusions
The deposit for this trip is US $379 per person with a two person minimum. Final payments are due before a trip begins. Our tours are all private. Pricing is tentative and can vary at different times of the year. If you are a solo traveler, please contact us for pricing. Groups with an odd number of travelers may require a single supplement.
Type |
2 Persons |
4 Persons |
6 Persons |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3-Star |
$2379 |
$1779 |
$1579 |
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3/4-Star |
$2579 |
$1979 |
$1879 |
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4-Star Deluxe |
$3479 |
$2779 |
$2579 |
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What's Included
Airport Transfers
Private Transport
Top Local Guides
Other Special Meals
All Breakfasts Throughout
Sahara Desert Camp
Guided Visit of Fez
Tips to Guides & Driver
Guided visit of Ziz Valley
Guided Visit of Marrakesh
Optional Extras
Photo by Zetour
Casablanca Guided Visit
Explore Morocco's largest and most bustling city with a local guide on this half-day excursion who will not only show you Rick's Cafe, but the Hassan II Mosque and much more.
Prices from $49 per person
Photo by Taiger808
Meknes Guided Visit
Explore Morocco's lesser-visited ancient and Imperial city with our local guide on this half-day trip who will take you to the famed Bab Mansour, royal granaries, and more.
Prices from $49 per person
Cooking Class in Fez
Enjoy a cooking class in Morocco in the Fez Medina. You'll start by going out to buy your ingredients at the local, bustling market. Then, you'll head back to the workshop to begin preparing your masterpiece. The course lasts from 9:30am until 2:30pm and is finalized by you enjoying your meal.
Prices from $99 per person
Cooking Class in Essaouira
Enjoy a cooking class in Morocco in the coastal town of Essaouira. From 10:30am until 2pm, you'll enjoy private guided instruction from a local chef - then enjoy your savory creation for lunch!
Prices from $79 per person
Photo by Nyamuknya
High Atlas Guided Visit
Gain an intimate understanding of the Berber's way of life in this full-day, private guided trip into the High Atlas Mountains. You can enjoy a walk or driving tour of the valleys, along with lunch at a local family's home. Transfers to and from Marrakesh included.
Prices from $149 per person
Photo by CM Duncan
High Atlas Mountain Biking
Just south of Marrakesh, we'll take you on a full-day biking in Morocco that will surely please. In the winter months, we ride in the foothills of the atlas mountains. Transfers to and from Marrakesh included.
Prices from $179 per person
Photo by Peter Urwin
Valley of Kasbahs Guided Walk
Located just on the edge of Skoura, the Valley of Kasbahs is an oasis home to 1000 ancient kasbahs. Walk through the valley for one to two hours before heading east or west on your route.
Prices from $29 per person
Photo by Alasdair Milne
Dades Valley Guided Walk
While traveling in the south of Morocco, enjoy a guided two-hour walk of the Dades Valley before heading to Marrakesh or to the Sahara Desert. It's a real treat!
Prices from $39 per person
Pro Photography Workshop
Work with famed New York Times travel photographer Ingrid Pullar on this private photography workshop. Choose your location: Casablanca, Rabat, Fez, Marrakesh, or the High Atlas Mountains. Includes a morning photography session followed by a full-day, guided outing with transport, lunch, and photo review.
Prices from
2-Persons: $349 per person
4-Persons: $279 per person
Erg Chebbi Sahara Desert Deluxe Tent Upgrade (Merzouga)
While our standard tents are comfy, well situated in the dunes, and have bathroom facilities, our deluxe upgrade option are for those who'd like a little more luxury. Private bathrooms (sing, toilet, hot-water shower) are just a couple of the perks.
Prices from $179 per person
Photo by Marrakech Loisirs
Morocco Hot Air Ballooning
Discover Morocco by air in a hot air balloon. Travel high into the sky to see the outline of Berber villages, the High Atlas Mountains, and Marrakesh in the distance. Contact us for more details about this or our other Morocco adventure tours.
Prices from $279 per person
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