Colors of Morocco
11 Days of Imperial Cities & Sahara
Tour Overview
A spectacular 11-day journey combining Morocco’s Imperial Cities, the blue streets of Chefchaouen, the Middle Atlas, the vast Sahara Desert, the Atlantic charm of Essaouira, and the vibrant energy of Marrakech.
Quick Facts
- Duration11 Days / 10 Nights
- Start / EndCasablanca / Marrakech
- RouteCasablanca • Rabat • Chefchaouen • Fez • Midelt • Erfoud • Merzouga • Todra Gorges • Ait Ben Haddou • Essaouira • Marrakech
Tour Gallery
Glimpses of your journey across the imperial cities, blue alleys, and golden dunes
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Your 11-day journey through the imperial capitals, high atlas passes, and sahara dunes
Casablanca
Arrival at Casablanca Airport.
Assistance outside the airport building.
Transfer to scheduled hotel.
Dinner and overnight in Casablanca.
Casablanca / Rabat / Chefchaouen
Casablanca panoramic sightseeing (Hassan II Mosque interior is optional/not included).
Rabat sightseeing including Kasbah of Udayas (entrance included).
Continuation to Chefchaouen.
Chefchaouen / Fez
Chefchaouen visit including Medina and Kasbah.
Free time for photos, shopping and lunch.
Continue to Fez.
Fez
Full-day Fez sightseeing.
Panoramic view of the city.
Royal Palace bronze gates.
Medersa (entrance included).
Artisan workshops and tanneries.
Spice market, Souks, and Nejjarine Fountain.
Fez / Midelt / Erfoud / Merzouga Dunes
Cross the Middle Atlas and enjoy lunch time in Midelt.
Continue to Erfoud and change to 4x4 vehicles.
Reach Merzouga dunes in time for sunset.
Overnight in traditional Berber tent with private bathroom.
Note: Camel ride remains OPTIONAL / NOT INCLUDED and can be booked locally.
Merzouga Dunes / Erfoud / Todra Gorges / Route of the Kasbahs / Kella M'Gouna / Ouarzazate
Optional early sunrise viewing (Free-time / Optional moment).
Return by 4x4 to Erfoud.
Continue to Todra Gorges and travel along the Route of the Kasbahs.
Stop at Kella M'Gouna before arriving in Ouarzazate.
Ouarzazate / Ait Ben Haddou / Essaouira
Visit Kasbah of Taourirt (entrance included).
Visit Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou.
Continue across the Atlas Mountains to Essaouira.
Essaouira
Essaouira city tour.
Explore the fortified Atlantic city, its ramparts and cannons.
Discover its artistic heritage and Thuya craftsmanship.
Essaouira / Marrakech
Free morning in Essaouira.
Departure for Marrakech in the afternoon.
Marrakech
Marrakech city tour.
Visit the Koutoubia Minaret, Menara Gardens (entrance included), and Bahia Palace (entrance included).
Local spices and argan oil workshop.
Jemaa el-Fna and Souks.
Free afternoon to explore independently.
Marrakech / Marrakech Airport
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to Marrakech Airport at the indicated time.
Meals & Accommodation Summary
Clear day-by-day meal plan and lodging overview
Meals Plan
- Day 1: Dinner
- Day 2: Breakfast & Dinner
- Day 3: Breakfast & Dinner
- Day 4: Breakfast & Dinner
- Day 5: Breakfast & Dinner
- Day 6: Breakfast & Dinner
- Day 7: Breakfast
- Day 8: Breakfast
- Day 9: Breakfast
- Day 10: Breakfast
- Day 11: Breakfast
Accommodation Overview
- Day 1: Casablanca
- Day 2: Chefchaouen
- Day 3: Fez
- Day 4: Fez
- Day 5: Desert Camp
- Day 6: Ouarzazate
- Day 7: Essaouira
- Day 8: Essaouira
- Day 9: Marrakech
- Day 10: Marrakech
- Day 11: Departure (no overnight)
What's Included & Excluded
Transparent pricing with no hidden surprises
Included
- Arrival transfer: Casablanca Airport → Casablanca Hotel
- Departure transfer: Marrakech Hotel → Marrakech Airport
- Air-conditioned transportation according to the number of participants
- Accommodation: 9 nights in hotels + 1 night in a tent / Jaima with private bathroom
- 10 breakfasts and 6 dinners (5 at hotels, 1 at the desert camp)
- Local guides speaking Spanish, English, French or German during sightseeing tours
- Entrance fees: Kasbah of the Udayas (Rabat), Medersa (Fez), Kasbah of Taourirt (Ouarzazate), Menara Gardens & Bahia Palace (Marrakech)
- Desert transportation / 4x4 transfer required to reach the dunes/camp
- 24-hour assistance from Spanish-speaking staff
Not Included
- Lunches and dinners not specifically mentioned as included
- Drinks, tips, and travel insurance
- Any extra or service not specified as included in the program
- Guide service on arrival day, departure day, and free days
- Interior visit to the Hassan II Mosque (optional)
- Camel rides in the desert (optional)
Operational Information
- Departures: Every Monday.
- Booking Deadline: 21 days prior to departure.
- Accessibility: Please note that due to the historical nature of many sites, some areas may have reduced mobility access.
- Special Dates: Closed departures or restrictions may apply on specific dates (e.g., December 22 / December 29 where applicable).
Places You'll Visit
Discover the destinations and landscapes featured on this journey
Casablanca
Economic Capital
Rabat
Kingdom Capital
Chefchaouen
The Blue Pearl
Fez
Spiritual Capital
Midelt
Middle Atlas
Erfoud
Desert Gateway
Merzouga
Sahara Erg Chebbi
Todra Gorges
Grand Canyon
Kella M'Gouna
Valley of Roses
Ouarzazate
Door of the Desert
Ait Ben Haddou
UNESCO World Heritage
Essaouira
Atlantic Ramparts
Marrakech
The Red City