The Best of Morocco: 9-Day Tour

Camel ride through the Moroccan desert sand dunes

What to expect on this itinerary

A dizzying display of color, an enticing cocktail of aromas, and an exciting immersion into the dramatic North African landscape await you on your 9-day Best of Moroccan tour. Camel ride to famous sand dunes. Explore the lively souks in search of spices and vibrant clothing. Take part in preserved tradition and uncover ancient architecture. Your customizable Morocco tour will introduce you to ancient medinas, continued customs, and endless beauty.

Countries Visited

Morocco

Places Visited

Casablanca, Res, Meknes, Volubilis, Merzouga, Marrakech, Atlas Mountains

Suggested Duration

9 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Fes - Arrive in Casablanca and Travel to Fes

Morocco is atmospheric and captivating. Upon arrival in Casablanca, your private transfer will meet you at customs and escort you to the nearby city of Rabat for an introduction to the historic architecture and ambiance for which Morocco is famous. You can wander along the palm-lined boulevards, listen to the crashing waves of the Atlantic coastline, and explore the evocative walled medina. The antique Hassan Tower stands 147-feet tall and captures the once-grand vision of the mosque with intricate motifs draping across the facade. After discovering Rabat, you will continue to your luxury accommodations in Fes.

What's Included:

Transfer
Accommodation
Tour
Day 2

Fes - Discover Fes with a Private Guide

Day 3

Fes - Culture in Fes, Meknes, and Volubilis

Day 4

Erg Chebbi - Travel to the Famous Desert Dunes

Day 5

Marrakech - Transfer from the Desert to Marrakech

Day 6

Marrakech - Explore Cultural Marvels in Marrakech

Day 7

Marrakech - Enjoy an Atlas Mountains Excursion

Day 8

Marrakech - Continue Uncovering Marrakech

Day 9

Marrakech - Depart for Home

Trip Highlights

  • Embrace the famous Sahara sand dunes of Erg Chebbi with a luxurious overnight stay to experience both sunrise and sunset over the desert landscape
  • Visit a local family in the Atlas Mountains to experience daily life in an alpine village where tradition and community play an active role in contemporary living
  • Explore the remarkable Roman ruins of Volubilis to uncover the mosaics, pillars, and temples established in the former imperial colony
  • Wander the captivating ambiance of Fes with a private guide to view the city’s highlights, handcrafts, and active nightlife
  • Discover the medieval beauty and contemporary culture of the administrative capital Rabat during a private tour that connects past and present heritage in the city
  • Indulge in the captivating ambiance of Marrakech crowned by the thrilling activity of storytellers, music, and cuisine in Djemaa el-Fna Square
  • Enjoy an immersive view of Morocco’s different kingdoms through time on a private tour of Meknes
  • Bask in the authentic flavors of Morocco with a private food tour of Fes

Starting Price

$11,700 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

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.

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Morocco Vacation Review: Sahara Desert, Atlas Mountains, Desert Camp, 2 Weeks

The trip was amazing. The hotels, the driver, and the guides were all top-notch. Dealing with Zicasso's travel company was very easy. They were extremely responsive. I can’t say enough positive things about this experience.

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Morocco Vacation Review: Casablanca, Moulay Idriss, Dades Gorge, Desert Camp, Private Tours, Hiking, Local Cuisine, 13-Day Trip

Our 13-day trip to Morocco with Zicasso’s travel company exceeded our expectations and included many wonderful surprises! The quality of the accommodations and tour guides was top-notch, with a private tour in the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca and a private dining experience in Moulay Idriss being particularly moving experiences. And we had an exceptional driver, who made us feel so welcome in his country, but also safe and comfortable throughout our trip.

Each day had the right balance of activity, with a good pace overall. We had time in urban and rural areas; the chance to see all of the expected highlights, but also to spend time with Amazigh families; occasions to eat well, but also stay active, including a memorable hike in the Dadès Gorge.

Zicasso’s travel agent and his team were always on hand with ready answers to any questions, recommendations, and support, including when we briefly needed medical care while traveling. We left feeling we had as much of an authentic experience in Morocco as anyone could in 13 days and highly recommend this travel company to anyone thinking about a trip to this incredible country.

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Morocco Travel Review: Fes, Sahara, Sidecar Tour, Desert Experience, 12 Nights

The trip to Morocco was wonderful. We really had a wide variety of experiences: cities, medinas, Berber villages, gardens, and the Sahara! Zicasso’s travel company was readily available to us throughout to plan the trip. They provided a driver who was with us throughout the trip and he was amazing! By the time the trip was over, we felt as if he were part of the family.

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Morocco Tour Review: Marrakech, Atlas Mountains, Food Tour, Hiking, 1 Week

It was a fantastic trip and Zicasso’s travel specialist was always available, responsive, and great to work with.

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Morocco Trip Review: Marrakech, Fes, Sahara Desert, Camel Ride, 11 Days

The trip was exactly what we asked for, though in retrospect, we tried to do too much in our 11 days.

Our driver was excellent—very safety-conscious and always on time, so that made the long driving days more tolerable. Zicasso’s travel specialist tried to arrange it to minimize the driving, with interesting stops on the longer travel days, but our determination to get to the Sahara Desert and ride camels pretty much made the long drives unavoidable.

Another thing I'd probably do differently is not stay in the medina of Marrakech. I asked to stay in the medina, but in Marrakesh, the medina has been taken over by motorcycles and that was a huge detraction for us. If you want a truer medina experience, Fes is probably a better bet.

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Morocco Travel Review: Merzouga, Sahara Desert Camp, Riads, 12 Nights

Our Morocco trip for our party of four in March 2026, planned by Zicasso’s travel specialist, was nothing short of excellent all around. It was completely safe being in Morocco during a tense time in the Middle East, given the Iran conflict. As the travel specialist explained, Morocco is not involved in the conflict and safety was not an issue in this peaceful, friendly country.

The trip was deftly organized in exquisite detail, with every aspect considered, from destinations, experiences, pace, lodgings, restaurant recommendations, guide, driver, vehicle comfort, travel documents, tipping best practices, and more. It was completely turnkey from the moment we were met at the airport through our departure and we couldn't have been taken care of any better.

We thoroughly enjoyed all of the destinations and our guide was very knowledgeable about history, culture, etc. He became a member of our family for the time we were with him and was flexible regarding any requests. Our driver was terrific and expertly maneuvered our vehicle through narrow and sometimes crowded streets, and mountain roads, and we felt completely safe in his hands.

Our experience in the Merzouga Sahara Desert camp was incredible, luxurious, and unforgettable. Our accommodations were four- and five-star riads (grand homes that now function as hotels), and one was more beautiful than the next.

The travel specialist spent substantial time with us on the phone for our initial conversation (at least an hour) and we spoke to him again for an hour and a half about a week before our departure. He was very accessible and communicative. All of our travel documents, including the detailed itinerary, were available via an app so we knew what we were doing every minute of the day, as well as the times and travel distances involved.

This was our second trip planned through Zicasso and we will continue to use them for all of our travel plans. It was simply outstanding and I would highly recommend this travel company to anyone considering Morocco and its other destinations.

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