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5 Days Rabat Imperial Cities & Desert Tour
- 5 days
- Departure: Rabat
- Private tour
- Free cancellation
Overview
A 5-day tour from Rabat combining the imperial cities of Meknes and Fes, the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the Sahara dunes of Merzouga, ending in Marrakech via the kasbah trail.
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1
Rabat → Meknes → Volubilis → Fes
Leave Rabat to discover the imperial city of Meknes and the Roman ruins of Volubilis, then continue to Fes for the night.
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Day 2
Fes city tour
A full-day guided tour of Fes reveals the world's largest car-free medina, the famous Chouara tanneries, historic madrasas and the spiritual heart of Morocco.
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Day 3
Fes → Ifrane → Midelt → Merzouga
Journey south through the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas and the Ziz Valley to Merzouga, riding camels into the Erg Chebbi dunes for a sunset and a night in a desert camp.
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Day 4
Merzouga → Todra Gorge → Dades → Ouarzazate
After the desert sunrise, travel via the Todra Gorge and the Dades Valley along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to Ouarzazate.
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Day 5
Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → Marrakech
Visit the UNESCO kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, then cross the High Atlas over the Tizi n'Tichka pass to Marrakech.
What's included
What's included
- Private air-conditioned 4x4 or minivan with fuel
- Experienced English/French-speaking driver-guide
- Hotel & riad accommodation
- Camel trek and night in a desert camp (on desert routes)
- Pick-up & drop-off at your hotel or riad
Not included
- International & domestic flights
- Lunches and drinks
- Monument & site entrance fees
- Personal expenses and tips
Frequently asked questions
Can this tour start and end in my departure city?
Yes — every tour includes pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or riad. We can also adjust the start or end point on request.
Is the tour private?
Yes, all our tours are 100% private — just you and your group, with your own driver-guide, at your own pace.
Can the itinerary be customised?
Absolutely. Tell us your dates, interests and pace, and we tailor the route, hotels and stops to you.
What our customers say
Real, verified reviews from our travellers on Google
There honestly are not enough words to describe how incredible Ibrahim was in every sense of guide and facilitator. Beyond a great human being as well! It’s been three years now and I’ve still communicated with him on WhatsApp. Ibrahim started as a tour guide and after just one trip I write this review as a life long friend!
We highly recommend the 4 days tour in Merzouga Sahara Desert (from Marrakesh). Brahim was a great guide, a very good and safe driver and a great DJ. The highlight of our trip was the camel ride to see the sunset (+ sandboarding) and the quad in the desert — an absolutely breathtaking experience!
Merci à Ibrahim pour ce séjour riche en découvertes. Une expérience de 6 jours/5 nuits de Marrakech au désert (Erg Chebbi). Ibrahim est un excellent guide et conducteur qui a su s’adapter à nos envies au fil du parcours. Mention spéciale pour les cours d’arabe ! Une expérience recommandée.
Il nostro autista Brahim è stato fantastico... ha reso il nostro giro in Marocco stupendo con la sua simpatia e la sua professionalità, raccontandoci durante il viaggio aneddoti interessanti.
Une super expérience où Ibrahim notre super guide a été à l’écoute et a su s’adapter à nos exigences. Merci pour les cours d’arabe.
Ruta pel desert. Mirar i veure, gaudir i descobrir, és el que ens ha donat aquesta ruta. Un entorn sorprenent per als viatgers que venim d'altres països. Acompanyats per gent de la zona, gràcies Ibrahim, ens mostra amb dedicació i estima tot allò que coneixen i viuen dia a dia.
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