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Morocco Eclectic Itinerary
Also available in the opposite direction: Eclectic In Reverse
Enter the name for this tabbed section: Trip Overview
Our Morocco Eclectic Itinerary is one the most popular Morocco holidays 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. It is recommended to have 7 to 12 days to complete a route such as this one. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
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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; lunches & dinners where indicated (excluding beverages)
- Private transport in a new vehicle with air conditioning
- English-speaking driver
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- Local, English-speaking guides
- Private guided visit of Fez with lunch
- Optional guided visit of Marrakesh with lunch
- Village visits & local meals
- Cooking workshops available (Meknes & Fez only)
- Various walks available (Ifrane, Ziz Valley, Dades, Skoura, High Atlas Mountains)
- Sahara Desert camel trek & private camp out
- Generous tips to all guides & driver
Enter the name for this tabbed section: Full Itinerary and Hotels
AT = Airport transfer included
(T) = Transport time in hours
L or D = Lunch or dinner included
* = Private transport in new Hyundai H1 minivan 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.
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 cooking workshop or a private guided visit if you'd like (both 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.
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.
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.
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 (optional)
In Marrakesh, today will be devoted to an optional private guided visit (with lunch) of the Marrakesh Medina (you can select this as an itinerary extra). This activity is included at no extra cost for 4-star Deluxe tours.
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 Hyundai H1 minivan 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.
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 cooking workshop or a private guided visit if you'd like (both 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.
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.
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.
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 (optional)
In Marrakesh, today will be devoted to an optional private guided visit (with lunch) of the Marrakesh Medina (you can select this as an itinerary extra). This activity is included at no extra cost for 4-star Deluxe tours.
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!
Accommodations:
3-Star (All Standard Rooms):
Casablanca - Hotel Maamoura
Fez - Riad Tafilalet
Erfoud - Ksar Assalassil
Sahara Desert - Kasbah Tombouctou
Skoura - Jardins de Skoura
Marrakesh - Riad Magellan
3/4-Star:
Casablanca - Hotel Barcelo (Deluxe)
Fez - Riad Laaroussa (Regular)
Erfoud - Ksar Alassil (Junior Suite)
Sahara Desert - Hotel Tombuctou
Skoura - Jardins du Skoura (Suite)
Marrakesh - Dar Silsila (Ensuite)
4-Star Deluxe:
Casablanca - Mansour Meridien (Superior)
Fez - Riad Laaroussa (Suite)
Erfoud - Xaluca Erfoud (Junior Suite)
Sahara Desert - Hotel Tombuctou
Dades Valley - Xaluca Dades (Junior Suite)
Marrakesh - Riad Siwan (Suite)
3-Star (All Standard Rooms):
Casablanca - Hotel Maamoura
Fez - Riad Tafilalet
Erfoud - Ksar Assalassil
Sahara Desert - Kasbah Tombouctou
Skoura - Jardins de Skoura
Marrakesh - Riad Magellan
3/4-Star:
Casablanca - Hotel Barcelo (Deluxe)
Fez - Riad Laaroussa (Regular)
Erfoud - Ksar Alassil (Junior Suite)
Sahara Desert - Hotel Tombuctou
Skoura - Jardins du Skoura (Suite)
Marrakesh - Dar Silsila (Ensuite)
4-Star Deluxe:
Casablanca - Mansour Meridien (Superior)
Fez - Riad Laaroussa (Suite)
Erfoud - Xaluca Erfoud (Junior Suite)
Sahara Desert - Hotel Tombuctou
Dades Valley - Xaluca Dades (Junior Suite)
Marrakesh - Riad Siwan (Suite)
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.
Tour Variations & Notes:
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 High 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 Morocco travel guide 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 High 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 Morocco travel guide 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.
Customized Eclectic 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.
Enter the name for this tabbed section: Pricing and Book Now
Reservation Information:
This tour is private and customized, so it begins on any date you wish. At the point of checkout, you can supply more details, including dates of travel, pick up and drop off locations, who else you may be traveling with, as well as hotel and bed preferences. This tour is priced for a minimum of two or more persons. If you are a solo traveler, please contact us for pricing. Each adult traveler (age of 11 or above) is required to pay a deposit per person. The remaining balance will be due before your trip begins. Groups with an odd number of travelers may require a single supplement if the extra person wishes to have their own room. Children under the age of two travel at no extra charge. Children older than two may require an additional bed in each room. Please contact us regarding tour availability from December 20 until January 10 and Easter week. Prices may increase at these times of year. We'll be in direct contact with you following your reservation to ensure all is correctly understood.
This tour is private and customized, so it begins on any date you wish. At the point of checkout, you can supply more details, including dates of travel, pick up and drop off locations, who else you may be traveling with, as well as hotel and bed preferences. This tour is priced for a minimum of two or more persons. If you are a solo traveler, please contact us for pricing. Each adult traveler (age of 11 or above) is required to pay a deposit per person. The remaining balance will be due before your trip begins. Groups with an odd number of travelers may require a single supplement if the extra person wishes to have their own room. Children under the age of two travel at no extra charge. Children older than two may require an additional bed in each room. Please contact us regarding tour availability from December 20 until January 10 and Easter week. Prices may increase at these times of year. We'll be in direct contact with you following your reservation to ensure all is correctly understood.
Type
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2 Persons
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3 Persons
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4 Persons
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5-6 Persons
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Single Supp
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3-Star
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$1979
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$1679
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$1479
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$1379
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$379
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3/4-Star
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$2479
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$2079
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$1849
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$1749 |
$479
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4-Star Deluxe
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$3279
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$2879
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$2579
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$2479
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$979
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The deposit for this private tour is US $379 per person. To reserve your trip, select the type of tour and itinerary extras to add to your cart. Then, click the green "Book Now" button to see the total and to complete your booking.
Meknes Cooking Workshop
($59 per person)
Marrakesh Guided Visit (with lunch) *Included free in 4-star tours
($69 per person)
Meknes Half-Day Guided Visit
($25 per person)
Dades Valley Walk & Picnic
($29 per person)
Skoura "Valley of Kasbahs" Walk
($15 per person)
Green Your Trip
Only US $5 per person!
In association with the High Atlas Foundation, you may choose to donate to tree planting initiatives in Morocco.100% of donations go directly to projects that will help to carbon offset your trip.
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