Morocco — Marrakech, Fes & Sahara Desert

Morocco sits at the intersection of African, Arab and Berber cultures, and that layering gives it a richness that is unusual even by the standards of North Africa. Medinas — the old walled city centres — have been listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites, the Sahara reaches the Algerian border, and the Atlas Mountains run across the heart of the country.

Days One & Two: Marrakech

Arrival in Marrakech and a first afternoon in the Djemaa el-Fna, the main square that transforms from a market by day into a festival of storytellers, musicians and food stalls by night. Day two covers the Saadian Tombs, the Bahia Palace and the souks of the medina — leather, spices, lanterns and carpets laid out in colour-sorted lanes. The Majorelle Garden, restored by Yves Saint Laurent, closes the afternoon.

Day Three: High Atlas and Ait Benhaddou

The Tizi n’Tichka pass crosses the High Atlas at 2,260 metres. On the far side the landscape becomes the pre-Saharan south — palm-filled oases in otherwise bare valleys. Ait Benhaddou is a UNESCO-listed ksar (fortified village) built in clay and used as a filming location for Gladiator and Game of Thrones.

Days Four & Five: Merzouga and the Sahara

The Erg Chebbi sand dunes near Merzouga rise to 150 metres and are the most dramatic sand landscape in Morocco. Camel trekking to a luxury desert camp at sunset, a traditional Berber dinner under the stars and the extraordinary silence of the Sahara at night. Dawn from the dune crest before the heat builds.

Days Six & Seven: Fes

The medina of Fes el-Bali is the world’s largest car-free urban area and has been continuously inhabited since 859 CE. The Al-Qarawiyyin mosque and university — founded in 859, the oldest continuously operating university in the world — the Chouara tanneries and the medieval madrasas are the core of two intensive days with a guide.

Day Eight: Departure from Fes

What is Included

• Return international flights from Dubai (or competitive land-only pricing)
• Airport transfers and all in-destination transport
• Licensed, English-speaking local guide throughout
• All entry tickets, permits and reservations as listed
• Hand-picked accommodation — 4-star standard unless noted
• Daily breakfast; selected lunches and dinners as per itinerary
• Travel insurance and 24/7 on-trip support helpline
• Flexible booking with free cancellation up to 72 hours before departure

Good to Know

Visa requirements vary by destination and nationality. Our team will advise on the correct visa type, fees and processing time once you confirm your booking. Comfortable walking shoes are essential for sightseeing days. Local tipping etiquette guidance will be provided by your guide. All international tours require a valid passport with at least six months remaining validity from the return date.

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Morocco

One of many stunning views on this tour.