12-Day Luxury Morocco Grand Tour

Overnight: Luxury 5-star hotel or luxury riad in Marrakech

Your journey begins the moment you land at Mohammed V International Airport. Your private MDTS driver will welcome you, assist with your luggage and take you directly to Marrakech.

Relax in your private vehicle as the scenery changes from Casablanca’s Atlantic surroundings to the countryside and eventually the famous Red City.

Depending on your arrival time, the evening is completely flexible. You may choose to:
• Relax at your hotel
• Enjoy traditional Moroccan mint tea
• Take an evening walk through the Medina
• Visit Jemaa el-Fnaa
• Enjoy a rooftop dinner
• Experience traditional Moroccan cuisine

If your international flight arrives late, there is no pressure to explore. You’ll be taken directly to your accommodation so you can rest.

Overnight: Luxury 5-star hotel or luxury riad in Marrakech

After breakfast, meet your private local guide and begin exploring Marrakech.

Discover:
• Bahia Palace
• Saadian Tombs
• Koutoubia Mosque
• Marrakech Medina
• Jemaa el-Fnaa
• Traditional souks
• Artisan workshops
• Hidden corners of the Medina

Enjoy lunch at a carefully selected Moroccan restaurant or elegant riad.

The afternoon is yours to customize:
• Culture & History — continue exploring Marrakech’s historic sites.
• Shopping — discover Moroccan carpets, leather, spices, ceramics and handicrafts.
• Relaxation — return to your luxury hotel for pool or spa time.
• Food — experience a private Moroccan cooking class.

Optional: Private rooftop dinner overlooking the Medina.

Overnight: Luxury hotel, kasbah or boutique accommodation in Dades

After breakfast, leave Marrakech and begin your journey into southern Morocco.

Travel through the spectacular High Atlas Mountains, crossing the Tizi n’Tichka mountain pass. Your private driver will make scenic stops for photographs and short breaks.

Continue toward Aït Ben Haddou, one of Morocco’s most famous historic fortified villages. Explore the ancient kasbah and its narrow streets before enjoying lunch overlooking the landscape.

Continue through Ouarzazate and the dramatic scenery of southern Morocco, through the Valley of Roses, before arriving in the Dades Valley.

Check into your luxury accommodation and enjoy the evening surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery.

Overnight: Luxury accommodation in Dades

Today is dedicated to discovering the Dades Valley rather than simply passing through it.

Dades Valley Hiking:
Enjoy a guided hike through spectacular landscapes surrounding the valley. Depending on your group, the hike can be adjusted from an easy walk to a more adventurous experience.

Discover:
• Mountain trails
• Berber villages
• Valleys and farmland
• Rock formations
• Panoramic viewpoints
• Local landscapes

Berber Family Experience:
Visit a local Berber family and experience Moroccan hospitality. Sit down for traditional Moroccan tea and learn about daily life in the valley. Depending on availability, you may also share homemade food or a traditional meal.

Nomadic Experience:
For travelers interested in traditional nomadic culture, MDTS can arrange a visit with a local nomadic community when conditions and access allow.

Return to your accommodation in the afternoon for relaxation and enjoy sunset over the Dades landscape.

Overnight: Luxury desert camp in Merzouga

After breakfast, continue toward the spectacular Todra Gorge. Walk through the dramatic canyon surrounded by enormous rock walls.

Continue through the palm-filled valleys and toward the Ziz Valley. As you approach Merzouga, the landscape gradually transforms into the golden dunes of the Sahara.

Sahara Experience:
Meet your camel team and ride through the dunes toward your luxury desert camp as the sun begins to set.

Your experience includes:
• Camel trekking
• Sahara sunset
• Moroccan mint tea
• Luxury private tent
• Traditional dinner
• Berber music
• Stargazing

Enjoy a peaceful evening beneath the Sahara sky.

Overnight: Luxury desert camp or luxury desert hotel in Merzouga

Wake early for the Sahara sunrise from the dunes before returning to camp for breakfast.

Desert Adventure:
• 4x4 desert excursion
• Sandboarding
• Desert viewpoints
• Oasis visit

Cultural Experience:
• Visit a local village
• Meet local musicians
• Learn about traditional desert life
• Discover nomadic traditions

Relaxation:
• Luxury camp
• Swimming pool
• Private lunch
• Relaxing afternoon

Return to the dunes for another spectacular sunset, dinner beneath the stars and traditional music.

Overnight: Luxury riad or 5-star hotel in Fes

After breakfast, leave the Sahara behind and travel north through changing landscapes toward Midelt.

Enjoy scenic stops through the Middle Atlas region before continuing toward Ifrane. Known for its alpine-style architecture and forested surroundings, Ifrane provides a striking contrast to the Sahara.

Enjoy a short visit and photography stop before continuing toward Fes.
Arrive in Fes in the late afternoon, check into your luxury accommodation and relax.

Overnight: Luxury riad or 5-star hotel in Fes

After breakfast, meet your private local guide and discover the fascinating city of Fes.

Explore:
• Fes el-Bali Medina
• Bou Inania Madrasa
• Nejjarine Fountain
• Traditional souks
• Artisan workshops
• Leather tanneries
• Mellah
• Royal Palace gates
• Panoramic viewpoints

Enjoy lunch at a traditional Moroccan restaurant or beautiful riad.

The afternoon can be customized around culture, shopping, food or relaxation.
Optional: Rooftop dinner overlooking the ancient city.

Overnight: Luxury boutique hotel or riad in Chefchaouen

After breakfast, leave Fes and travel toward Meknes, one of Morocco’s historic imperial cities.

Discover:
• Bab Mansour
• Place El Hedim
• Historic Medina
• Royal Granaries
• Moulay Ismail heritage

Optional: Visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis before continuing north.

Continue toward the Rif Mountains and Chefchaouen. Explore the Blue City:
• Blue-painted streets
• Plaza Uta el-Hammam
• Kasbah
• Local artisan shops
• Ras El Maa
• Mountain viewpoints

Enjoy Moroccan mint tea from a rooftop overlooking the blue Medina.

Overnight: Luxury 5-star hotel in Tangier

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast before additional time exploring Chefchaouen.

Depending on your interests:
• Photography walk
• Shopping
• Local artisan experiences
• Medina exploration
• Mountain viewpoints
• Relaxing café experience

Then travel toward Tangier, Morocco’s gateway between Africa and Europe.

Explore:
• Tangier Medina
• Kasbah
• Grand Socco
• Petit Socco
• Historic neighborhoods
• Atlantic and Mediterranean viewpoints

Continue to Cap Spartel, where the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea meet. Depending on timing, visit the Hercules Caves.

Enjoy sunset along the coast before checking into your luxury hotel.

Overnight: Luxury 5-star hotel in Casablanca

After breakfast, begin your journey south toward Rabat.

Explore:
• Hassan Tower
• Mohammed V Mausoleum
• Kasbah of the Oudayas
• Historic Medina
• Atlantic viewpoints

Enjoy lunch before continuing toward Casablanca.

Arrive in Casablanca and check into your luxury hotel.

Farewell Evening:
Optional private farewell dinner. For guests who want to experience Casablanca at night, MDTS can arrange an evening along the Corniche or a rooftop dining experience.

Tour Ends: Casablanca

Enjoy your final breakfast in Morocco. Depending on your flight time, enjoy a relaxed morning or one final Casablanca experience.

Possible options include:
• Hassan II Mosque
• Casablanca Corniche
• Old Medina
• Art Deco district
• Shopping
• Traditional Moroccan lunch
• Coffee overlooking the Atlantic

Your private MDTS driver will then transfer you to Mohammed V International Airport for your flight home.

Your Moroccan journey comes to an end.