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This 7 days desert tour from Rabat to Marrakech offers the perfect way to explore the highlights of Morocco in just one week. Although the tour is short, it gives you the chance to experience the beauty and culture of Morocco, as if you were on a two-week adventure. You will spend five nights camping under the stars in a Berber tent and one night in a comfortable hotel or riad.
During this Morocco desert tour from Rabat, you’ll enjoy a camel ride in the famous Merzouga Desert, visit the stunning Roses Valley, and drive along the scenic road of 1000 Kasbahs. The tour ends back in Rabat, where you will reflect on the unforgettable memories made during this exciting journey.
Our desert tour from Rabat begins with a pick-up from your hotel. We will explore the highlights of Morocco’s capital, including the famous Hassan Tower and other historical sites.
After lunch, we travel towards Chefchaouen, the stunning blue city, passing through the breathtaking landscapes of the Rif Mountains. Upon arrival, you will have free time to explore the blue-washed medina, visit local markets, and admire the unique architecture influenced by Jewish culture. We will spend the night in a traditional hotel in the heart of Chefchaouen.
After breakfast, we continue our 6 days tour from Rabat to Marrakech, heading to Meknes, a former imperial city. We will visit Bab El Mansour, the Royal Stables, and Sahrij Souani. Then, we pass by Moulay Idriss Zerhoun before reaching Volubilis, a UNESCO-listed Roman ruin with fascinating ancient architecture.
By evening, we arrive in Fez, one of Morocco’s most historic cities, where we will check in to a traditional riad for the night.
On this day, we will explore Fez, known as the cultural heart of Morocco. Our guided tour includes the Royal Palace, the lush Jnane Sbile Gardens, and Mellah (Jewish Quarter). We then wander through the ancient medina, visiting Al Qarawiyyin University, Bab Boujloud, Chouara Tannery, and the historic Madrasas. After an immersive day, we return to our riad for a restful night.
We start the morning with a scenic drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing Ifrane (known as “Little Switzerland”) and the cedar forests of Azrou, where you can see playful monkeys. Our journey continues through Midelt, a town famous for its Berber culture, where we enjoy a traditional lunch.
Next, we travel through Ziz Valley, known for its lush palm groves and breathtaking landscapes, before arriving in Merzouga, the gateway to the Sahara. There, your camels will be waiting for you to begin a memorable journey through the dunes until you reach the camp. Enjoy an overnight stay in a luxury desert camp under millions of stars, with Berber music around the fire.
We wake up early to witness the mesmerizing sunrise over the Sahara Desert. After breakfast, we drive to Rissani, known for its ancient souks and traditional markets. Next, we visit the stunning Todra Gorges, a paradise for rock climbers with towering orange cliffs.
We then continue to Dades Valley, famous for its lush oases and unique rock formations. We will spend the night in a charming hotel overlooking the valley.
On the final day of our Rabat to Marrakech desert tour, we travel to Ouarzazate, visiting its famous film studios, where movies like Gladiator and Game of Thrones were filmed. Next, we explore the Ait Ben Haddou tour, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its stunning Kasbahs.
After lunch, we drive through the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass in the High Atlas Mountains, finally arriving in Marrakech, where our unforgettable Morocco Sahara tour from Rabat comes to an end.
This desert tour from Rabat offers an authentic experience of Morocco’s landscapes, history, and culture, making it the best Morocco desert tour itinerary for travelers seeking adventure and tradition.
We offer three accommodation options to suit every traveler’s preference. Our accommodations are cozy and clean and provide essential amenities for a comfortable experience. No matter which option you choose, all our accommodations are carefully selected for their quality, cleanliness, and comfort, ensuring a pleasant stay that meets different needs and budgets. Our accommodations are divided into three categories.
We allow the possibility for our guests to mix and match between the categories, for instance, choosing standard for the first night and choosing luxury or deuxe for the second night, or vice versa.
The price of this 6 days desert tour from Rabat to Marrakech depends on the number of participants, the type of accommodations, and the season of travel. We invite you to reach out to us by filling out a contact form or sending us a message on WhatsApp. Our expert team shall answer you, providing the best price possible.
We did a super 8 days tour with Marrakech Expeditions from Casablanca to Marrakech via Fes, desert, Chefchaouen, Atlas Mountains, it was a life time trip with our guide Hamid, who was excellent provided informatin about his beautiful country and provide as with the best services, including hotels, desert camp and camel riding in the desert. I highly recommed Hamid and Marrakech Expeditions from your Moroccan tour. Thank you Hamid for all.
Qw did the 10 day trip with Hamid, everything about this trip was amazing, every city we visited had something different. Who knew that Morocco was such a diverse country. Hamid our guide was so accommodating and always put our needs first. He gave us tips that were so useful. I cannot recommend him enough, we will definitely be back and use Hamid from culture desert tours again. The whole trip was organised to perfection, thank you so much Hamid.
I went to morocco with my friend, we booked 10 days trip from marrakech to fes by a range of wonderful places , chefchaouen , Tangier , Rabat , Meknes , Fes, essaouira, the sahara desert… we visited all this places with our guide Hamid , he is a good guide all the time with us , if you are going to morocco do not hesitate you will enjoy all time , good people different culture , beautiful places … i recommend
The camel ride to the desert camp takes about 1 hour each way. If you prefer, you can take a 4×4 instead of riding a camel.
You should bring comfortable clothing, walking shoes, warm clothes for the night, sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, a small backpack for personal items, and a camera or phone to capture the beautiful desert scenery.
If you have back or knee issues, you can skip the camel trek and take a 4×4 vehicle to the desert camp instead. Let us know in advance, and we will arrange a comfortable transfer for you.
Yes, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free meal options are available. Please inform us of any dietary requirements when booking.
The best time is spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) when the weather is not too hot or too cold.