MOROCCO – IMPERIAL CITIES & SAHARA DESERT
Culture • Desert • Scenic Landscapes • Exotic Heritage
9 Days / 8 Nights
₹
1,75,000
/ Person*
Quick Overview (Above the Fold)
- Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
- Destinations: Marrakech • Fes • Sahara (Merzouga)
- Category: Culture • Desert • Landscapes
- Starting Price: ₹1,75,000 per person*
PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS
- Marrakech & Fes – Morocco’s imperial cities
- Atlas Mountains scenic drives
- Sahara Desert camel trek & overnight camp stay
- Traditional riads, medinas & souks
- A rare blend of Arab, Berber & African cultures
- One of North Africa’s most visually dramatic journeys
PACKAGE OVERVIEW
Morocco – Imperial Cities & Sahara Desert is a deeply textured cultural journey through Morocco’s historic capitals and vast desert landscapes.
This itinerary prioritises experiential travel — walking medinas with local guides, crossing mountain passes, and spending a night under the Sahara’s open skies. Travel days are long but purposeful, with scenery forming a core part of the experience rather than a logistical inconvenience.
Accommodation focuses on character-rich riads and regulated desert camps, preserving authenticity while ensuring comfort. Ideal for culture enthusiasts, seasoned travellers, and those seeking a sensory-rich destination, this journey offers contrast, colour, and cultural depth.
PACKAGE PRICE OPTIONS
₹1,75,000
Standard Cultural Journey (3★)
- Traditional 3★ riads & standard desert camp
- Shared transfers & guided tours
- All core cultural experiences included
- Best for: First-time Morocco travellers seeking authenticity
₹2,35,000
Deluxe Riad Experience (4★)
- Premium riads & upgraded desert camp
- Better room categories & comfort
- Enhanced guiding & pacing
- Best for: Couples & comfort-focused cultural travellers
₹3,45,000
Premium Sahara Luxury (5★)
- Luxury riads & high-end desert camps
- Private transfers where feasible
- Enhanced service & exclusivity
- Best for: Luxury explorers & once-in-a-lifetime journeys
ACCOMMODATION DETAILS
- 3 ★: Traditional riads & standard desert camps
- 4 ★: Premium riads & upgraded camps
- 5 ★: Luxury riads & boutique desert lodges
Exact properties are confirmed at booking due to limited inventory. Morocco luxury is defined by atmosphere, architecture, and desert access — not international hotel chains.
DAY–BY–DAY ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech
- Arrival at Marrakech Airport
- Meet & greet with local representative
- Transfer to riad / hotel & check-in
Evening:
- Jemaa el-Fnaa square experience
🏨 Overnight: Marrakech
Day 2: Marrakech City Tour
- Breakfast at riad
Guided City Highlights:
- Koutoubia Mosque (exterior)
- Bahia Palace
- Saadian Tombs
- Souks & medina walk
🏨 Overnight: Marrakech
Day 3: Marrakech → Atlas Mountains → Fes
- Breakfast at riad
- Scenic drive via Atlas Mountains
En Route:
- Mountain villages
- Photo stops & local lunch break
🏨 Overnight: Fes
Day 4: Fes Medina Exploration
- Breakfast at riad
Guided Tour:
- Fes el-Bali medina
- Tanneries
- Al Quaraouiyine University (exterior)
🏨 Overnight: Fes
Day 5: Fes → Sahara (Merzouga)
- Breakfast at riad
- Drive toward Merzouga
Evening:
- Camel trek into the dunes
- Sunset over Sahara
🏨 Overnight: Sahara Desert Camp
Day 6: Sahara → Return Route
- Sunrise in the desert
- Breakfast at camp
- Drive back toward Marrakech region
🏨 Overnight: En-route town / hotel
Day 7: Return to Marrakech
- Breakfast at hotel
- Continue scenic drive back to Marrakech
🏨 Overnight: Marrakech
Day 8: Marrakech Leisure Day
- Breakfast at riad
Optional Experiences:
- Hammam & spa
- Cooking class
- Shopping & café hopping
🏨 Overnight: Marrakech
Day 9: Departure
- Breakfast
- Check-out
- Transfer to airport
- Tour concludes
TRANSPORT & TRANSFERS
Included Transfers:
- Airport ↔ Hotel ↔ Airport
- Inter-city scenic transfers
- Camel trek & desert access vehicles
Licensed local drivers and guides used throughout.
VISAS & ENTRY
- Morocco is visa-free for many nationalities
- Passport validity minimum 6 months
Visa guidance available if required.
✅ PACKAGE INCLUSIONS
- 8 nights accommodation with daily breakfast
- Airport transfers
- Guided Marrakech & Fes tours
- Sahara camel trek & desert camp stay with dinner
- Scenic inter-city transfers
- All applicable local taxes
❌ PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS
- International airfare
- Lunches unless specified
- Personal expenses & optional activities
- Anything not mentioned under inclusions
IDEAL FOR
- Culture & heritage lovers
- Desert & landscape explorers
- Photography & slow travel enthusiasts
- Experienced international travellers
Important Notes
• Long driving days are integral to the experience
• Modest dress advised in medinas
• Desert camp comfort varies by category
• Walking involved in medinas
• Cultural sensitivity essential
❌ CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY
Indicative Cancellation Slabs (Land Package):
- 30+ days before travel: No charges
- 15–29 days before travel: 25%
- 7–14 days before travel: 50%
- Less than 7 days / No-show: 100% (No refund)
Frequently Asked Questions FAQs
Are the desert camps permanent?
Yes. Licensed and environmentally regulated camps are used.
Is Morocco safe for tourists?
Yes, when travelling with licensed guides.
Is this suitable for first-time international travellers?
Better suited to confident or guided travellers.
Can Chefchaouen be added?
Yes, as an extension.
Contact & Bookings
