This one-week tour shows you Morocco’s premier highlights, from the old souks and cities to the Sahara Desert and Atlantic coastline. This tour also includes private tours and five-star accommodations. Ride a camel through the Sahara Desert, spend two nights in Morocco’s most artistic city, and immerse yourself in the culture of Morocco’s must-see cities. Welcome to a country of enchantment, where every footstep leads you into an exotic history and narrative.
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Casablanca – An Ancient City
Casablanca mixes modern bustle with old-world insight, and it has more to offer than locations from the Casablanca movie. You will touch down after your flight and be met by a local guide. You will then transfer to the center and a luxury business hotel. Here, you can enjoy all the old Moroccan charm later in the trip. Today, you will settle in to something comfortable and rest after your flight. Your guide can lead you in the evening so that you can gasp at the scale and beauty of the world’s third-largest mosque.
What's Included:
Day 2
Meknes – Inspired by Art
Day 3
Meknes – The World’s Largest Walled City
Day 4
Erfoud – The Saharan Sand Dunes
Day 5
Marrakech – An Old-World Atmosphere
Day 6
Marrakech – Wonders of the Souks
Day 7
Essaouira – Lounging on the Coast
Day 8
Essaouira – Departure
Trip Highlights
- Escape to the atmosphere of another world with a camel caravan and a one-night stay at a Sahara Desert luxury camp
- Embrace old-world wonder with a day in Fes, the world’s largest walled city
- Feast your senses on Marrakech, where a local guide will provide you with an intimate walk through the city’s souks and squares
- Experience Sufi mystique with a night on the Essaouira rooftops
- Spend two nights in Morocco’s most artistic city of Meknes
- Marvel at modern ingenuity when visiting Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca
- Connect Morocco’s enchanting landscapes, from green oases to red dunes and Atlantic beaches
- Discover evocative histories as private guides create narratives of the past and present
Detailed Description
Morocco is magical. An eclectic blend of aromas floats alongside the sounds of an ancient souk, storytellers continue their tradition on an old-world square, and Sufi drummers create a rhythmic connection to another world. Morocco is a country that enchants at every glance, from old cities to the vibrant collection of landscapes. From the Sahara Desert to green oases and from walled cities to Atlantic Ocean rooftops, you can experience all the highlights on this best of Morocco one-week tour.
Private guides will lead the way, and you will stay at some of the country’s finest accommodations, including artisanal riads, which are palace-style hotels. The focus of this tour is on experiencing different destinations, not just seeing the iconic sites. With this one-week tour, you will live the history in some of the world’s most exotic and best-preserved places.
To begin your tour, you will fly to Casablanca, where you can have a quiet first night. Rabat is a lovely little stop en route to two nights in Meknes, which is the most artistic of Morocco’s four imperial capitals. Meknes is laid-back and incredibly authentic, so it makes for a nice contrast to Fes. Of course, you will visit the world’s largest walled city of Fes along with all its charming souks. Returning to Meknes is ideal because you can gain a more authentic impression of Morocco’s art.
From Meknes, you will fly to the Sahara for a 24-hour desert experience, featuring a camel journey into the dunes and a luxurious camp beneath the stars. From here, you will fly to Marrakech for two nights in a palace hotel. Nearby Essaouira will be your final stop. Essaouira is a delightful coastal town, where you can have a Sufi experience and reflect on your one week in Morocco.
Starting Price
$3,000 per person (excluding international flights)
Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.
What's Included
The starting price is based on travel during the low season for a minimum of two travelers staying in shared 3-star accommodations. Please inquire for a custom trip quote based on your travel preferences and travel dates.
Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service
4.88 stars based on 736 reviews.
We had an amazing time in Morocco. The entire trip went very smoothly and we truly felt immersed in the Moroccan culture. Our guide and driver were efficient, knowledgeable, and friendly.
Reviewed By Jeff E.
We enjoyed a spectacular journey encompassing Marrakech and the Atlas Mountains. Our guide and driver were very professional, knowledgeable, and entertaining. Each of the special events enabled us to interact extensively with everyday Moroccans. Our accommodations were superb and gave us a real feel for the country. We loved every moment of the adventure!
Reviewed By Ryan D.
If you are looking for a white-glove, red-carpet experience, Zicasso's tour planner and his company are your go-to. He created an amazing itinerary that fit our budget. He was terrific with communication and follow-up. The minute we set foot in Morocco, his team was there, ready to go. They were 10 to 15 minutes early every day. We traveled through four cities, with wonderful stops, sights, commentary, and tours.
Our tour guide first introduced himself as the fixer. I was wary. Four days later, it proved true. He saved me and my dresses. I left my dresses in the Casablanca hotel room. Five hours later, I discovered the "Oh no!". Our guide hopped on the phone, called the hotel numerous times, contacted several colleagues, and found someone to drive my dresses three hours to our Marrakech hotel. The dresses arrived by noon the next day.
Most of all, our tour planner created and delivered a magical, memorable experience, without mishap. My 80-year-old mother said it was the best vacation she's ever taken. We are truly grateful.
Reviewed By Tracey R.
We had the most amazing time in Morocco, thanks to our wonderful Zicasso trip planners. From the very beginning of the planning stages, our agents were not only super-accommodating, but provided great ideas to make our trip as special as could be!
Once we landed, our guide and driver made sure we were comfortable throughout our trip. We visited Marrakech, Merzouga, Fes, and Chefchaouen. Each of these destinations were special in their own way and we had amazing tours in the medinas, visited gardens and museums, had a cooking class and, of course, a wonderful night in the desert.
None of this could have been possible without the expertise of the entire team at the travel agency. The logistics were impeccable, the hotels so beautiful, and suggestions for shopping and meals were perfect as well!
We cannot thank the team enough for such a special experience and we hope to work with them in the future! Thank you so much!
Reviewed By Florencia T.
I had the most unforgettable experience traveling through Morocco from May 22 to 30, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible team at Zicasso's travel company. From start to finish, everything was thoughtfully curated and exceptionally executed.
A huge thank you to my agent, who was not only responsive and patient during the planning process, but also served as my guide for the city and food tour. His knowledge of Moroccan culture, history, and hidden gems made each day meaningful and memorable. From navigating the medinas to introducing me to some of the best local dishes I’ve ever tasted, he brought the country to life with warmth and insight.
And then there was my amazing driver, who truly went above and beyond. When my luggage was delayed, he jumped into action without hesitation, reassuring me with calm and kindness, ensuring I was comfortable and even helping to coordinate efforts on the ground to locate my bags. Beyond that, his genuine hospitality, great conversation, and thoughtful surprises made each leg of the journey special. He was much more than a driver; he was a steady and essential part of the experience.
If you’re looking for a company that provides not only beautiful itineraries, but also incredible service, with heart and humanity, this is it. This trip fed my soul and it was made extraordinary by the people who brought it to life.
Reviewed By CENINA S.
Overall, we had a fabulous trip and enjoyed it immensely. Our driver was wonderful – he was knowledgeable, attentive, and very patient. He always had a smile on his face and was happy to interact with us. All the tour guides were excellent (extremely knowledgeable and accommodating).
Hotels:
Marrakech: excellent rooms, staff, and service – the best breakfast (highly recommend).
Skoura: Understanding this is an old building – adequate rooms which were clean, but could do with an update. The service and staff were excellent (recommend).
Sahara tents: excellent tents, staff, and service – delicious dinner (highly recommend).
Fes: Our room was nice. However, the kids’ room had no internet (we told the staff several times; it was never fixed), electric sockets didn’t work properly so they couldn’t charge phones/laptops, the room door would not lock and we had to call staff several times to help lock the door. The kids had to sleep every night with the door unlocked. This was the only hotel where our room and our kids’ room were at the opposite end of the building (needed to walk across the lobby and take an elevator to get to the kids’ room). This was an inconvenience. All other hotels made sure our rooms were next door. Staff were very nice, but the service at breakfast was so slow as they were totally understaffed (would not recommend this hotel).
Rabat: excellent rooms, staff, and service (highly recommend). If possible, you may consider changing the photos of the hotel in the trip planner as the rooms and space were so much nicer than in the photos.
We would totally recommend your company to friends planning to visit Morocco. We loved our time there and plan to come back and visit other places!
Reviewed By Anis C.
