Trip Details at-a-Glance
This was truly one of the best travel experiences I have ever had. No need was overlooked. Every detail was planned and executed effortlessly.D. Gauthier—Miami
Morocco’s sensuous beauty is legendary, from imperial cities with labyrinthine souks to the awesome grandeur of the Sahara. Discover this graceful land from enchanting Fez—a walled city suspended in a medieval dream—to the storied bazaars of Marrakesh and a stunning desert oasis where golden dunes stretch to the horizon.
March to May September to November
For our Private Journey trips, you choose your own group and your preferred dates—there are no set departure dates. Private Journeys are available to groups as few as two people or as large as you like. Contact us for availability, questions, or to book your adventure!
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$4695 per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: $435
Essaouira Extension from: $995
Optional hotel upgrades are available at supplementary pricing as indicated in the itinerary.
Discounts for groups of 4 or more. Call for details.
Prices valid through 2010
Includes all land transportation and private guides throughout
The glory of medieval dynasties shines through in Morocco’s ancient imperial cities. In seaside Rabat, Morocco’s capital, stroll through the winding streets of the picturesque Oudaia Kasbah and visit the spectacular walled royal necropolis of Chellah.
Travel inland through wheat fields, vineyards, and olive groves to Moulay Idriss, a hilltown and revered pilgrimage site. Stroll in the evocative ruins of Volubilis, Rome’s ancient provincial capital, then continue to Fez, nestled in a high valley and resplendent with minarets and domes. Fez’s renowned walled medina is one of the most perfectly preserved medieval cities in the world, full of visual delights. Enter through one of its four arched gates and discover a mile-long network of souks, open-air cafés, courtyards, hammams (traditional steam baths), and gardens. On a privately guided walking tour, explore winding alleys of Arabic-Moorish architecture, savor the scent of spices, orange blossoms, and sizzling lamb kabobs, and watch scenes unchanged for centuries, from donkeys laden with goods to children carrying boards of bread dough to communal ovens.
Cross the cedar forests of the Atlas Mountains descending into the Ziz Valley to Erfoud, and come face-to-face with the epic expanse of the Moroccan Sahara. At the frontier town of Merzouga, below the celebrated dunes of Erg Chebbi, meet your Berber guides and set out for a camel ride, the ultimate way to explore this spectacular environment of wind-sculpted dunes.
Head through the “Valley of a Thousand Casbahs,” an ancient caravan route dotted with lush palm tree groves, and into the narrow red-rock canyon of the Todra Gorge. Visit the dramatic Dades Gorge, a deep fault in the High Atlas, and the famed mud-brick turreted fortress of Ait Ben Haddou, a 16th century ksar (fortified village) now protected as a World Heritage Site.
A palm-fringed city more Berber than Arabic, fabled Marrakesh has been a metropolis for the tribes of the Atlas since the 11th century. Venture forth on foot and by horse-drawn carriage to experience Marrakesh’s delights, from bustling souks to Djemma el Fna, the lively central square filled with acrobats, snake charmers, fortune tellers, and a parade of other entertainers. Depart on Day 10.
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If you would like to extend your adventure, we offer the following option:
Day 1 (1 night), Casablanca, Morocco
A comfortable place to unwind after the long flight from the US, the Sheraton is an international-style hotel with well-kept rooms, a friendly ...
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Day 2 (1 night), Rabat, Morocco
Located in Rabat’s embassy district, this hotel is within walking distance of the atmospheric kasbah, medina, and Royal Palace. Here the ...
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Day 2 (1 night), Rabat, Morocco
Set in three acres of beautifully landscaped gardens laced by walking paths, this 36-room riad, a former private home, is an oasis in ...
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Days 3 to 4 (2 nights), Fez, Morocco
The delight of this hotel is its view over the city of Fez, which you can enjoy from the terrace bar, listening to the call to prayer echo ...
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Days 3 to 4 (2 nights), Fez, Morocco
Enjoy the flavor of Fez by upgrading to a riad, a traditional Moroccan mansion built around a classic interior courtyard. The riads we recommend vary in size and personality, but all are welcoming havens in the heart of Fez’s atmospheric medina. See below for full descriptions and more photos of each accommodation:
Days 5 to 6 (2 nights), Erfoud, Morocco
Surrounded by desert sands on the edge of the Moroccan Sahara, this newly built kasbah-style hotel is very atmospheric, with its numerous ...
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Day 7 (1 night), Dades Gorge, Morocco
This 110-room hotel is situated between the Todra and Dades Gorges at an altitude of 5,290 feet. Spacious guest rooms feature a unique African ...
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Days 8 to 9 (2 nights), Marrakesh, Morocco
With a convenient location in the new section of the city, the Es Saadi is a 15-minute walk from the bustling medina. A five-story hotel built in ...
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Days 8 to 9 (2 nights), Marrakesh, Morocco
From Marrakesh’s fine array of accommodations, we offer four upgrade choices, ranging from gracious small riads—beautiful Moroccan mansions transformed into boutique hotels—to the grand and historic La Mamounia, newly renovated. See below for full descriptions and more photos of each accommodation:
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Note: Listed above are our signature accommodations for this trip. Although it is highly unlikely, we may make substitutions when necessary.