Join us on a 7-day Sahara Desert & Imperial Cities Tour from Essaouira, an unforgettable journey through Morocco's cultural heritage, ancient cities, and vast desert landscapes. This tour combines the wonders of Morocco’s imperial cities—Marrakech, Fes, and Rabat—with the stunning beauty of the Sahara Desert. Travel through the Atlas Mountains, explore historical monuments, and enjoy camel rides across the golden dunes of Merzouga.
Morning: Depart from Essaouira and drive to Marrakech, one of Morocco’s most famous imperial cities. Enjoy the scenic drive through the coastal plains.
Lunch: Stop for lunch at a traditional restaurant in Marrakech.
Afternoon: Explore Marrakech, including the iconic Jemaa el-Fnaa square, the Koutoubia Mosque, and the beautiful Majorelle Gardens.
Evening: Dinner and overnight stay in a comfortable riad in Marrakech.
Morning: After breakfast, travel through the Atlas Mountains to Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its well-preserved kasbahs.
Lunch: Enjoy a lunch in a local restaurant in Ait Benhaddou.
Afternoon: Visit Ait Benhaddou, an iconic site featured in many films. Continue the drive through the beautiful landscapes of the Atlas Mountains.
Evening: Arrive in your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Morning: Depart from Ait Benhaddou and head towards Dades Valley, passing through the impressive Tizi n'Tichka pass.
Lunch: Stop for lunch in a local village along the way.
Afternoon: Arrive in Dades Valley, known for its dramatic landscapes and kasbahs. Visit the famous "Monkey Fingers" rock formations.
Evening: Overnight stay in a hotel or riad in Dades Valley.
Morning: After breakfast, drive to Merzouga, passing through the spectacular Todra Gorge.
Lunch: Enjoy lunch in the village of Tinghir before continuing to Merzouga.
Afternoon: Upon arrival in Merzouga, experience a camel ride into the Sahara Desert and spend the night in a traditional Berber desert camp.
Evening: Enjoy dinner, music, and star-gazing before settling in for a peaceful night in the desert.
Morning: After watching the sunrise in the desert, ride camels back to Merzouga. Enjoy breakfast before departing for Fes.
Lunch: Stop for lunch in a local restaurant along the way.
Afternoon: Arrive in Fes, one of the oldest imperial cities in Morocco. Explore its famous Medina and landmarks like the Al-Qarawiyyin University and the tanneries.
Evening: Dinner and overnight stay in Fes.
Morning: After breakfast, depart for Rabat, the capital city of Morocco. On the way, stop to admire the beautiful landscapes.
Lunch: Stop for lunch at a local restaurant in Rabat.
Afternoon: Explore Rabat’s historical sites, including the Hassan Tower, the Royal Palace, and the Kasbah of the Udayas.
Evening: Dinner and overnight stay in Rabat.
Morning: After breakfast, drive back to Essaouira, where your Sahara Desert and Imperial Cities adventure concludes.
Lunch: Enjoy lunch on the way back.
Afternoon: Arrival in Essaouira and drop-off at your location.
End of Tour.