Private 8-Day Tour from Rabat — Desert Experience & Imperial Cities
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This 8-day Morocco desert tour from Rabat offers a complete route through the country’s cultural and natural highlights. Travel from historic cities to the Atlas Mountains and into the Sahara Desert, where you’ll experience camel trekking and a night in a traditional camp in Merzouga. The itinerary balances cultural discovery, scenic drives, and authentic desert experiences.
Quick Overview: An 8-day Morocco journey from Rabat combining imperial cities, Atlas landscapes, and the Merzouga Sahara, including camel trekking and an overnight stay in a desert camp.
This 8-day Morocco desert tour from Rabat offers a complete journey through the country’s cultural and natural highlights, combining imperial cities, Atlas Mountain landscapes, and the Sahara experience in one well-balanced itinerary. From historic medinas and scenic valleys to camel trekking in Merzouga and an overnight desert camp, the tour provides an immersive introduction to Morocco at a comfortable pace while travelling from Rabat deep into the desert and beyond.
Travellers looking for a complete Morocco itinerary from Rabat that combines imperial cities, Atlas scenery, and a Sahara desert experience in one journey.
Below is the detailed day-by-day itinerary for your 8-day tour from Rabat, including key stops, overnight locations, and included experiences.
Reception at Rabat airport and transfer to the hotel or riad. Free time to explore the city or rest after your journey. Overnight stay in Rabat.
Visit Rabat, including the Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohamed V. Continue to Casablanca to visit the famous Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest in the world. In the afternoon, depart for Marrakech. Overnight in Marrakech.
Guided tour of Marrakech with a local guide. Discover the Medina, the Koutoubia Mosque, the Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs, and the lively Jemaa el-Fna Square, a World Heritage Site. Overnight stay in Marrakech.
Departure southward across the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Visit the famous Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to the Dades Valley. Overnight in the Dades Valley.
Departure for the impressive Todra Gorges. Continue to the Sahara Desert in Merzouga. Camel ride at sunset through the Erg Chebbi dunes, traditional dinner, and overnight stay in a desert camp.
Departure for Fez through the Ziz Valley, one of the most impressive landscapes in southern Morocco. Stop in the cedar forest to see the Barbary macaques and visit Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco.” Overnight in Fez.
Guided tour of Fez with a local guide: the medieval medina, Al Quaraouiyine University, traditional tanneries, and souks. Return to Rabat in the afternoon.
Transfer to the airport according to flight schedule. End of the 8-day Morocco tour from Rabat.
This imperial cities and desert Morocco itinerary includes all the essentials for a comfortable and worry-free experience:
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If you’re looking for a different duration or itinerary, explore our other desert tours departing from Rabat, including shorter trips and extended Sahara adventures.
The journey is divided over two days with scenic stops before reaching Merzouga.
Yes, families with children can join the tour. Camel rides and overnight stays in desert camps are safe and enjoyable for all ages.
You can choose between standard desert camps (basic but comfortable tents with shared facilities) or luxury desert camps (private tents with en-suite bathrooms, more comfort, and extra services).
Absolutely. If you prefer not to ride a camel, we can arrange a 4×4 transfer to the desert camp instead.
Our Morocco tours depart from Marrakech, Fes, Casablanca, Tangier, Agadir, Rabat, and Errachidia, offering private and small-group desert tours to Merzouga, Zagora and imperial cities. Designed by local experts, our itineraries combine culture, adventure, and comfort.
