North Africa’s Moroccan jewel, Marrakesh, is the first stop on this 8-day cultural exploration of the eclectic country. Embrace the city’s unending charm at boisterous bazaars before you continue to the iconic canyon of the Dades Gorge. Your travels through North Africa will lead you to the vast red, brown, and yellow plains of the Sahara Desert before you find yourself admiring the breathtaking sandstone complex of Ouarzazate city.
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Marrakesh - Souk Highlights at Jemaa el-Fna
Marrakesh is a cacophony of sights and sounds, a symphony of North African heritage, and your ticket into the cultural stirrings that compose Morocco’s dreamy atmosphere. Your private driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you to an accommodation hidden amongst the ochre alleys of Marrakesh’s historic districts. After you have unpacked, you will watch Morocco traditions come to life at night in the country’s vibrant Jemaa el-Fna town square and marketplace in Marrakesh’s medina quarter. Wander from stall to stall and embrace the souk, or bazaar, highlights from fortune-tellers to street performers and authentic Moroccan cuisine.
What's Included:
Day 2
Marrakesh - Elaborate Displays of Imperial Morocco
Day 3
Marrakesh - The Art of Fashion and Food
Day 4
Dades Gorge - Scenic Desert Drives to the Canyon of Dades Gorge
Day 5
Sahara - Across the High Atlas Mountains to the Sahara Desert
Day 6
Ouarzazate - Stargazing and Sunrises over the Saharan Sky
Day 7
Marrakesh - Off-Road in Ouarzazate
Day 8
Marrakesh - A Mystical Morning in Marrakesh
Trip Highlights
- Embrace the whirlwind of activity in Marrakesh most notably experienced in the vibrant and colorful Jemaa el-Fna night market
- Explore the highlights of Marrakesh on a city tour to imperial Morocco landmarks, including the palatial Palais Bahia and Palais Badii
- Discover the inspiration of Yves Saint Laurent’s work and delve into the fashion icon’s life story within the honorary Yves Saint Laurent Museum
- Pick out ingredients, choose distinct spices, and prepare a collection of Moroccan cuisine with the help of professional cooks during a Tagine cooking class
- Cross the rugged and rough roads weaving through the Tizi n'Tichka mountain pass with an experienced driver and guide, passing by the ancient clay Kasbahs pinned in the desert en route to Dades Gorge
- Cruise from the Dades Gorge along the towering craggy canyon dissecting the High Atlas Mountains to the sweeping red, brown, and yellow plains of the Saharan Desert, where you will tour the sandy region on camel’s back
- Partake in thrilling desert adventures in Sahara and the sandstone city of Ouarzazate, such as sandboarding on the sloping dunes and ATV rides across the rocky plains
Starting Price
$10,200 per person (excluding international flights)
What's Included
- Accommodations
- In-country transportation
- Some or all activities and tours
- Expert trip planning
- 24x7 support during your trip
Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.
Reviews of this Travel Agency
4.84 stars based on 318 reviews.
We had an amazing time in Morocco. The entire trip went very smoothly and we truly felt immersed in the Moroccan culture. Our guide and driver were efficient, knowledgeable, and friendly.
Reviewed By Jeff E.
We enjoyed a spectacular journey encompassing Marrakech and the Atlas Mountains. Our guide and driver were very professional, knowledgeable, and entertaining. Each of the special events enabled us to interact extensively with everyday Moroccans. Our accommodations were superb and gave us a real feel for the country. We loved every moment of the adventure!
Reviewed By Ryan D.
We had the most amazing time in Morocco, thanks to our wonderful Zicasso trip planners. From the very beginning of the planning stages, our agents were not only super-accommodating, but provided great ideas to make our trip as special as could be!
Once we landed, our guide and driver made sure we were comfortable throughout our trip. We visited Marrakech, Merzouga, Fes, and Chefchaouen. Each of these destinations were special in their own way and we had amazing tours in the medinas, visited gardens and museums, had a cooking class and, of course, a wonderful night in the desert.
None of this could have been possible without the expertise of the entire team at the travel agency. The logistics were impeccable, the hotels so beautiful, and suggestions for shopping and meals were perfect as well!
We cannot thank the team enough for such a special experience and we hope to work with them in the future! Thank you so much!
Reviewed By Florencia T.
Zicasso's travel company was very detailed and very caring. They took care of the trip with expertise.
Reviewed By Madhu M.
Zicasso’s trip operator did excellent planning, a colleague was excellent in logistics, our guide was the best ever, and of course, our driver was great at keeping us safe while in the big van.
Reviewed By Tony B.
This was a fantastic trip and very well planned by Zicasso's travel agency.
Reviewed By Julie J.