Morocco Tours
The Grand Tour of Morocco
A 13 day private tour in Morocco. We focus on authentic travel experiences and discover the best of Morocco.
Join the Grand Tour of Morocco
The Grand Tour of Morocco is a 13 day voyage of discovery through this ancient land. All the highlights of the country are included, such as Marrakech, Ait Ben Haddou, the Erg Chebbi desert and Fes. Moroccan culture is a vibrant tapestry of influences from the Arab, Berber, and European worlds, rich in tradition, art, music, and food.
Moroccans are known for their warm hospitality and their love of life. They are also deeply religious people, and their faith plays an important role in their everyday lives. If this is going to be your first time visiting Morocco, then this is the perfect tour for you, led by expert local guides and using carefully selected authentic accommodation.
Designed by local experts to show you the highlights of Morocco, the Grand Tour of Morocco can be run at any time of the year.
Day By Day
Your Itinerary
DAY 1
Marrakech
Arrive at Marrakech Menara Airport and transfer to your hotel with your private driver. Marrakech is known for its colourful chaos, a labyrinth of twisting alleyways with spice sellers, fortune tellers and snake charmers.
Overnight in Riad & Spa Bahia Salam · Meals included: Dinner
DAY 2
Explore Marrakech
A full guided day tour of Marrakech, the second oldest imperial city in Morocco, taking in the Bahia Palace, the UNESCO-listed Agdal Gardens, and the Koutoubia Mosque. The afternoon is dedicated to local life, exploring the mesmerising souks and the famous Djemaa el Fna square, the lively epicentre of the medina.
Overnight in Riad & Spa Bahia Salam · Meals included: Breakfast, dinner
DAY 3
A Free Day to Explore
A day to do as you wish, with options (payable locally) for day trips to coastal Essaouira or the Atlas Mountains, a hammam spa visit, a cooking class, or simply wandering the streets of Marrakech.
Overnight in Riad & Spa Bahia Salam · Meals included: Breakfast, dinner
DAY 4
Ait Ben Haddou
A scenic drive up and over the Atlas Mountains, stopping at Ait Ben Haddou, a remarkable fortified kasbah featured in films including Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that served as a stopover on the trans-Saharan trade route. Continue to Ouarzazate, another popular Hollywood filming location.
Overnight in Riad Ksar Ighnda, Ouarzazate · Meals included: Breakfast, dinner
DAY 5
Erg Chebbi Desert
Visit the Atlas Cinema Studios in Ouarzazate, the largest film studio in the world, known as the "Hollywood of Africa." Venture into the desert past palm groves and rose fields, stopping at the Todra Gorge, Morocco's Grand Canyon, before switching to 4×4 vehicles for a ride over the dunes of Erg Chebbi to a desert camp – watch the Sahara sunset before dinner around the campfire.
Overnight in Desert Luxury Camp, Erg Chebbi · Meals included: Breakfast, dinner
DAY 6
Erg Chebbi to Fes
A camel ride out into the dunes for a stunning desert sunrise and a hearty Berber breakfast, before the long journey back over the Atlas Mountains to Fes, passing cedar forests home to Barbary monkeys and stopping in the Swiss-alpine-looking town of Ifrane.
Overnight in Palais Ommeyad, Fes · Meals included: Breakfast, dinner
DAY 7
Fes (Fez)
A guided tour of Fes, considered Morocco's cultural capital, walking through some of its 9,000 passageways, taking in the souks and medina, Nejjarine Square, the Bouanania Medersa, the mausoleum of Moulay Idriss II, the Karaouiyine Mosque, and the world's oldest university, founded in 859 AD.
Overnight in Palais Ommeyad, Fes · Meals included: Breakfast, dinner
DAY 8
A Day at Leisure in Fes
A full day at leisure with no included activities – relax at a hammam, shop at the Henna Souk for traditional cosmetics and ceramics, or visit the Golden Gates at the Royal Palace, one of the top photo spots in Fes.
Overnight in Palais Ommeyad, Fes · Meals included: Breakfast, dinner
DAY 9
Fes to Chefchaouen
A scenic drive toward the Rif Mountains and the Blue City, Chefchaouen, stopping for a guided tour of Meknes, including the Heri Essouani granary, the Jewish Quarter, the Moulay Ismail Shrine, and the Roman ruins of Volubilis, the 3rd-century BC capital of Mauretania.
Overnight in Dar Echchaouen Maison d'hôtes & Riad, Chefchaouen · Meals included: Breakfast, dinner
DAY 10
Explore Chefchaouen
Explore the striking blue-washed buildings of the medina, established in the 15th century by Moors and Jews fleeing the Spanish Reconquista, stopping at Uta el-Hammam, the town's central old town square.
Overnight in Dar Echchaouen Maison d'hôtes & Riad, Chefchaouen · Meals included: Breakfast, dinner
DAY 11
Chefchaouen via Rabat to Casablanca
Transfer to Rabat, the capital, to visit the 12th-century Hassan Tower and Mausoleum, Roman ruins, and the Kasbah des Oudaias overlooking the sea, before continuing to Casablanca.
Overnight in Gray Boutique Hotel, Casablanca · Meals included: Breakfast, dinner
DAY 12
Casablanca
A guided tour of Casablanca, Morocco's largest city and economic hub, founded in 1770 on a site settled since the 7th century BC – visit Mohammed V Square, the spectacular Hassan II Mosque, and the evocative corniche waterfront.
Overnight in Gray Boutique Hotel, Casablanca · Meals included: Breakfast, dinner
DAY 13
The End of the Grand Tour of Morocco
A private transfer from your hotel to Casablanca International Airport for your onward flight.
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Included & Excluded
What’s Included
Arrival and departure transfers
Transportation with a deluxe air-conditioned vehicle and driver for the whole tour
All accommodation as shown or of a similar quality
Daily breakfast, plus lunch and dinner as shown in the itinerary
Services of local expert English speaking guides
All visits/photo stops as mentioned in the program
What’s Not Included
International travel to the start and end point – contact us for information and flight options
Any airport taxes
Travel insurance
Any visa requirements
Drinks
Items of a personal nature
Tips for driver and guide
Tour Map
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Dates & Prices
This is a tailor-made tour and can be arranged for any departure date – contact us for further information.
From £2,995 per person, based on two people sharing
£795
Good to Know
Travel Information
Safety, Passport, Visa and Health Information
We strongly recommend that you check your government’s travel advisory for up-to-date information and advice about your destination: safety and security, entry requirements, health, local laws and customs. For UK citizens, check the latest Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advice for Morocco.
British nationals don't need a visa to enter Morocco for tourism for up to 3 months – make sure your passport is stamped on entry, as some tourists have had difficulties leaving without an entry stamp. The Moroccan Consulate General in London advises your passport should be valid for at least 3 months on your date of entry, and shouldn't be damaged, as this has led to entry refusals.
At least 8 weeks before your trip, check the latest country-specific health advice from the National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC) on the TravelHealthPro website. It is a condition of booking with Our Local Tour that you have adequate valid travel insurance, fully covering medical expenses and emergency repatriation, including medical emergency helicopter evacuation, for the entire duration of your holiday and all activities you intend to undertake, including optional activities.
What to Bring
Lightweight clothing is essential, though a warmer jumper is advisable for cooler evenings in the mountains, and a light raincoat is a good idea. Lightweight comfortable shoes/trainers and sandals are ideal, with waterproof footwear recommended.
Please allow yourself one main piece of luggage and a day-sack – you're expected to carry your own baggage, so don't overload yourself; a soft wheely bag may be easier to manage than a suitcase. We also recommend a sunhat, sunscreen, a torch, insect repellent, a water bottle, and a solar charger for your phone and other electronics.
While You're There
The Moroccan Dirham (MAD) is the local currency. Most major credit cards, especially Visa and Mastercard, are accepted in larger restaurants, hotels and some souk shops, and ATMs are available in larger towns, though service can be erratic in smaller ones – travellers' cheques are best avoided.
Moroccan cuisine blends Mediterranean, Arabic, Jewish, Persian, West African and Berber influences, from elaborate multi-course diffa feasts to quick roadside brochettes – tagines are the national staple, and Djemaa el Fna square in Marrakech is famous for its after-dark street food stalls. Alcohol laws are fairly liberal for non-Muslim visitors in tourist areas, though drinking in view of a mosque or during Ramadan is not permitted by law. Tipping waiting staff is expected for satisfactory service, usually up to 5 dirhams on small bills or around 10% on larger ones.
Morocco has a diverse climate – a warm Mediterranean coast, a hotter, drier continental interior, and a hot, dry south where night temperatures can drop dramatically in December and January. Rain falls November to March on the coast; the shoulder seasons of April-May and September-November are the best time to avoid extremes of heat. Morocco uses type C, E and F plugs, on a 220-240V supply.
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