| This Morocco Family Holidays Tour is designed for culture, cuisine, photography, and much more. On this private tour of Morocco, you will explore the country’s world-famous Imperial Cities, the Ourika Valley in the High Atlas Mountains, Berber and Jewish villages, and Casablanca, the economic capital of Morocco, along with many of its hidden gems. The charming coastal city of Essaouira can also be included as an optional extension. This journey lasts 10 days and can be fully customized with a private car or luxury van and an English-speaking driver, based on your preferred travel dates. Contact us to book your Morocco guided tour. |
Price
| Classic Package based on 3* accommodation USD 2190 per person based on double occupancy USD 540 per person extra for a single occupancy Luxury Package based on 4* accommodation USD 2470 per person based on double occupancy USD 770 per person extra for a single occupancy Luxury Package based on 5* accommodation, except in Blue City and H. Atlas 4* USD 3270 per person based on double occupancy USD 1070 per person extra for a single occupancy 2 people with a private car and an English-speaking guide. 3 people or more with a private luxury minivan and English-speaking guide. Please read our policy. |
ITINERARY
After your arrival in Casablanca, you will be escorted on your Moroccan journey by a drive to the charming blue city of Chefchaouen.
Day 1: Casablanca – Chefchaouen
 | After your arrival to Casablanca, you will be escorted to start your Moroccan journey to the charming town of Chefchaouen for an afternoon to relax and enjoy. Dinner and overnight at your charming riad in Chefchaouen. Meals Included: Dinner Day 2: Chefchaouen In the North of the country, nestled in the Rif mountains, and a short trip from Tangier, is the small, picturesque town of Chefchaouen. Founded in 1492 by Moorish exiles from Spain, the town is decorated in a mixture of whitewash and every shade of blue, from pastel sky tones to deep indigos. The effect is dreamlike, making this an extremely romantic place for a couple of days. Dinner in the ancient city on your own. Overnight & breakfast at your charming riad in Chefchaouen. Meals Included: Breakfast |
Day 3: Volubilis / Meknes – Fez
 | A journey back thousands of years and explore the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis sprawled over a wildflower-dotted hillside, where a magnificent triumphal arch presides over the awesome remains of palaces and mansions, Roman baths and basilicas, and stunning mosaics. After, You travel past centuries-old olive groves and vineyards we near Meknes to enjoy for the afternoon, the Ismalian capital, famous for its 25-mile-long walls – and, not to mention excellent wine. Heading to port Bab El Mansour and Bab El Khamis, your tour leader can assist you and take you to any place you wish to visit in Menes. Dinner and overnight at your charming riad at the ancient city of Fez. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner. |
Day 4: Fez
 | Fez is the holiest city in the Islamic world after Mecca and Medina. This enchanting city has been a seat of government, philosophy, medicine, culture, and religion. Fez, the best surviving example of an ancient Arab city, comprises the “new” city, established in the 12th century, and the 2,000-year-old medina. In the cobbled alleyways, donkeys and mules laden with goods still trawl alongside buyers through the ancient market, itself a fascinating maze of lanes, blind alleys, and bustling souks assaulting the senses with spices and exotic delicacies. A best surviving example of an ancient city, the spiritual and intellectual capital of Islam, resting alongside ancient Jewish quarters. The Vibrant Jewish heritage in the Mellah, where artisan craft, antique Jewish goods, and handcrafted jewelry are sold. Visit the recently restored Ibn Danan synagogue ñ the oldest extant synagogue in Fez. Until very recently abandoned and decaying, its restoration was part of a comprehensive UNESCO project to preserve the monuments and fabric of medieval Fez. Fez is the perfect place to practice your bargaining skills in buying souvenirs, brightly colored hand-loomed carpets, or fine, crafted artisan goods. Visit the famous leather tanneries, a honeycomb of vats exploding in an array of brilliant colors. Then, climb to the venerated Merenid Tombs for a spectacular panoramic view of Fez. Lunch with the locals in the market. Dinner at the ancient city on your own. Overnight & breakfast at your charming riad at the ancient city of Fez. Meals Included: Breakfast. |
Day 5: Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt (3h) – Errachidia – Erfoud (3h) Camel Ride Overnight in Desert
 | Enjoy a scenic drive through the Moroccan countryside with a special stop at Azrou National Park, where you can observe and feed the Barbary macaques. Continue on to Midelt for lunch before heading toward Erfoud, the last town before the edge of the Sahara in this region. From here, your desert expedition begins with a visit to the Sahraoui town of Erfoud, including the Fossil Museum and workshop, where fossils are crafted into decorative items. You will then continue with a 4×4 drive to explore Fossil Mountain and nearby nomad villages before reaching the edge of the dunes to experience the breathtaking Saharan landscape. Later, enjoy a camel ride across the golden dunes of Merzouga as the sun sets over the desert. You will then return to your luxury kasbah at the edge of the dunes for dinner and an overnight stay. As night falls, listen to the rhythmic sounds of Berber drum music while enjoying traditional mint tea, followed by a Moroccan feast featuring harira soup and a choice of tagine or couscous. Experience the timeless beauty of the desert, where life remains unchanged since ancient caravans crossed these lands carrying spices, gold, and indigo. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner |
Day 6: Edge of the Dunes – Erfoud Todra Gorges – Tinghir – Boumalne du Dades – Rose Valley – Ouarzazate
 | After a traditional Sahraoui Berber breakfast, you will take a 4×4 transfer back to Erfoud to collect your vehicle and continue your journey. From there, you will depart for Todra Gorges (where you may wish to stop for lunch), traveling along the rugged Road of a Thousand Kasbahs. This historic route is lined with ancient caravan trading paths and kasbahs rising like turreted sandcastles. The region has also served as a backdrop for numerous films, including The Last Temptation of Christ, The Jewel of the Nile, and Hideous Kinky. This central area is one of Morocco’s most romantic and scenic destinations, featuring lush river valleys, palm groves, and traditional mud-brick villages glowing under the vast desert sky. You will stop in Tinghir for a short walk to visit the Jewish quarter, including a traditional Berber house, where you may also browse Sahraoui souvenirs if interested. The journey continues through the Dades Valley, passing dramatic gorges and escarpments, with a stop at a local rose cooperative in the Rose Valley for a coffee break. Afterward, you will continue to Ouarzazate, where you can relax at your hotel and enjoy some downtime. Dinner is at your leisure at the kasbah or in downtown Ouarzazate. Overnight on a bed and breakfast basis at your charming kasbah in the Ouarzazate area. Meals: Breakfast |
Day 7: Ouarzazate – High Atlas Mountains / Ourika Valley
 | We continue our adventure along with the majestic beauty of the High Atlas Mountains, through the scenic route of Tizi n’Tichka’s lush oasis valleys and mountainous areas highly popular with trekkers. You’ll stop for a break at one of the Berber villages on your way to Ourika / High Atlas Mountains past a pageantry of fragrant, dense pine and cedar forests, terraced farms, and sienna mud-brick Berber villages to visit the Berber village of Anrar Visit the Berber village of Anrar and have a taste of the Berber lifestyle by having a cup of tea within a Berber family. Early evening cooking workshops to learn how to make Moroccan famous Moroccan Couscous for your dinner / Vegetarians are welcome! Dinner and overnight at your Charming Kasbah Omar at the village of Anrar. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner. |
Day 8: Ourika Valley & Berber Villages
 | • A visit to the salt mining of the valley • A visit to one of the aromatic garden • You will explore some of the hidden Berber villages as well as some old Jewish ones. • Visit one of the weekly ancient markets where all Berbers of the valley meet to trade and do their weekly shopping. Afternoon, we will do a Henna workshop and do another & second cooking class to learn how to make Moroccan Tagine with beef, chicken, or lamb with mixed vegetables). Vegetarians are welcome! An evening to enjoy and hang out at the Kasbah. Dinner and overnight at Kasbah Omar. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner |
Day 9: A Full Day to Explore Marrakech (only 45 minutes away)
 | Explore Marrakech and its vibrant ancient markets, including the historic Jewish Mellah, where some of Morocco’s finest jewelry can be found. Admire the majestic Koutoubia Mosque before entering the bustling souks, where you can enjoy a cup of tea with local artisans and experience the city’s culture up close. As night falls, the heart of Marrakech comes alive in the famous Djemaa el-Fna square, where delicious grilled food is served in a lively, torch-lit open-air market. Mystical snake charmers, street performers, musicians, storytellers, and entertainers create an unforgettable atmosphere that unfolds every evening. Wander through the winding alleys of the spice-filled souks, unchanged for over a thousand years, and discover the finest examples of traditional Moroccan craftsmanship. Dinner can be enjoyed in Djemaa el-Fna square at your leisure for a truly authentic local experience. Overnight stay at your charming riad in the historic city of Marrakech. Meals: Breakfast |
Day 10: Marrakech
 | Transfer to Marrakech or Casablanca airport for your return home with plenty of tales of Arabian and Berber days and nights. Meals: Breakfast Note: If you would like to add an additional night in Marrakech or a day trip or 1 night or 2 at the charming city of Essaouira at end of the trip as a trip extension, please let us know! |
| Classic Package based on 3* accommodation USD 2190 per person based on double occupancy USD 540 per person extra for a single occupancy Luxury Package based on 4* accommodation USD 2470 per person based on double occupancy USD 770 per person extra for a single occupancy Luxury Package based on 5* accommodation, except in Blue City and H. Atlas 4* USD 3270 per person based on double occupancy USD 1070 per person extra for a single occupancy What’s Included: • Charming Riads, Kasbahs & Hotel lodging • Breakfast daily • 5 dinners • 4×4 in and out of Merzouga • Camel Ride for sunset in the desert • Overnight luxury Tent in desert • Private Transportation, Gas, Tolls & English speaking guide according to the program • Transfers from Casablanca and to Marrakech or Casablanca airport • Museums fee • All taxes * Transfer from and to the airport Not included in package price: • Airfare • Travel Insurance • Drinks • Lunches and 4 Dinners • Tips Contact us to book your Morocco guided tour. |
