12-Day Morocco Imperial Cities & Sahara Experience

Rabat • Fez • Volubilis • Erfoud • Sahara Edge • Dades Valley • Ait Benhaddou • Marrakesh • Casablanca
Round-Trip Flights from New York Included

Discover the magic of Morocco on this immersive 12-day Classic escorted tour combining imperial cities, Roman ruins, Sahara landscapes, ancient kasbahs, and vibrant souks.

From the Atlantic coast to the edge of the Sahara Desert, this comprehensive Morocco vacation offers cultural depth, scenic diversity, and authentic local experiences — all with expert guidance and seamless logistics.

Why Book This Morocco Classic Tour?

✔ Round-trip flights New York – Casablanca
✔ 11 nights accommodations across Morocco
✔ 17 meals included (11 breakfasts, 6 dinners)
✔ Guided sightseeing with entrance fees included
✔ Visit UNESCO-listed Volubilis & Ait Benhaddou
✔ Explore the Sahara gateway towns of Erfoud & Rissani
✔ Special home-hosted dinner in Marrakesh
✔ English-speaking tour manager throughout
✔ Local expert guides in each city
✔ All hotel taxes, porterage & included tips covered

Experience Morocco’s imperial heritage and desert landscapes in one unforgettable journey.

Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 – Depart New York for Casablanca

Board your overnight flight to Morocco and prepare for an extraordinary journey through imperial cities and desert landscapes.

Day 2 – Arrival in Casablanca & Transfer to Rabat

Arrive in Casablanca and transfer to Rabat, Morocco’s elegant coastal capital.

Enjoy time to relax before your adventure begins.

Overnight: Rabat

Day 3 – Rabat City Tour

Discover Rabat’s refined blend of history and royal heritage.

Highlights include:

• Royal Palace (exterior view)

• Hassan Tower

• Mausoleum of Mohammed V

• Oudaya Kasbah overlooking the Atlantic

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Rabat

Day 4 – Volubilis & Fez

Travel inland to the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk among impressive mosaics, triumphal arches, and columns that reveal Morocco’s Roman past.

Continue to Fez, the country’s spiritual and cultural capital.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Fez

Day 5 – Fez Imperial City Tour

Enjoy a panoramic bus tour and guided exploration of Fez.

Discover:

• Royal Palace gates

• Jewish Quarter (Mellah)

• Fes el Bali Medina

• Traditional souks and historic tanneries

Fez’s labyrinthine streets offer a step back into medieval Morocco.

Meal Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Fez

Day 6 – Fez to Erfoud (Scenic Atlas Journey)

Today features a dramatic journey through the Middle Atlas Mountains toward the Sahara region (longest driving day).

Pass cedar forests, Berber villages, and changing desert landscapes before arriving in Erfoud, gateway to the Sahara.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Erfoud

Day 7 – Rissani & Boumalne Dades

Visit Rissani, known for its lively souk and historic 18th-century ksar.

Continue through dramatic desert scenery and the stunning Dades Valley to Boumalne Dades, surrounded by rugged red-rock formations.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Boumalne Dades

Day 8 – Ait Benhaddou & Marrakesh

Travel along ancient caravan routes to Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO-listed fortified village that has appeared in numerous films and historical epics.

Cross the High Atlas Mountains via scenic mountain passes before arriving in Marrakesh.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Marrakesh

Day 9 – Marrakesh City Tour

Explore Marrakesh, Morocco’s legendary “Red City.”

Highlights include:

• 12th-century Koutoubia Minaret, prototype for Seville’s La Giralda

• Bahia Palace

• Historic Medina & souks

• Djemaa el Fna Square – filled with acrobats, performers, musicians, and snake charmers

Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Marrakesh

Day 10 – Marrakesh & Home-Hosted Dinner

Enjoy leisure time to explore Marrakesh independently or join an optional excursion.

In the evening, experience a special home-hosted dinner with a local Moroccan family, sharing traditional cuisine and hospitality.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner (Home Experience)
Overnight: Marrakesh

Day 11 – Marrakesh to Casablanca

Travel to Casablanca for a brief orientation tour including a view of the Hassan II Mosque (exterior), built to commemorate King Hassan II’s 60th birthday.

Enjoy your final evening in Morocco.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Casablanca

Day 12 – Departure from Casablanca

Transfer to the airport for your return flight to New York.

Meal Included: Breakfast

Accommodations

11 Nights Across Morocco:

• 2 Nights – Rabat

• 2 Nights – Fez

• 2 Nights – Erfoud

• 1 Night – Boumalne Dades

• 3 Nights – Marrakesh

• 1 Night – Casablanca

Comfortable accommodations selected for quality and regional character.

Important Travel Information

Activity Level: Moderate

• 1–2 hours walking per sightseeing day

• Standing during guided visits

• Uneven terrain, steps & cobblestone streets

Transportation Note: One travel day exceeds 7 hours by motor coach.

Dining Note: Most meals feature traditional Moroccan cuisine. Vegetarian options are limited.

Travel Style: Classic Program – comprehensive sightseeing with a balanced pace and authentic experiences.

Who Is This Tour Ideal For?

• Travelers seeking both imperial cities and desert scenery

• First-time visitors wanting a complete Morocco itinerary

• Culture and history enthusiasts

• Guests who appreciate structured guided travel

• Travelers looking for flights + hotels bundled together

Book Your Morocco Imperial Cities & Sahara Tour Today

Explore Roman ruins at Volubilis.
Wander the medieval medina of Fez.
Stand at the edge of the Sahara in Erfoud.
Discover the cinematic kasbah of Ait Benhaddou.
Experience the energy of Marrakesh’s Djemaa el Fna Square.

This is the complete Morocco experience — from coast to desert.

Morocco Imperial Cities Tour | Sahara Experience | Flights Included | Classic Escorted Travel

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