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8-Day Morocco New Year Tour: Fez, Sahara, Marrakech & Cultural Highlights
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Tour Overview
Nights in Fez - Explore Morocco's spiritual and cultural heart
Night in Erfoud - Gateway to the Sahara and fossil capital
Night in Merzouga Desert - Luxury desert camp experience and New Year celebration
Night in Dades Valley - Scenic route through Todra and Dades gorges
Night in Marrakech - Imperial city with vibrant medina and historic landmarks
Night in Rabat - Morocco's coastal capital before departure
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Rabat and Transfer to Fez
Arrive in Morocco's capital, Rabat, around 09:00. Your guides will transfer you directly to Fez (2h 23min, 201.5 km). After checking into your hotel, embark on a guided city tour.
Explore Fez's medieval medina, the world's oldest university Al Karaouine, and the majestic Dar al-Makhzen palaces. Wander through the narrow streets to the famous tanneries, where leather is dyed in traditional vats, producing unique, high-quality leather.
Lose yourself in the vibrant souks of Fez and immerse in the city's rich history. Overnight in Fez.
Day 2: Fez to Erfoud via Ifrane and Azrou
Begin the journey toward the Sahara Desert (6h 31min, 407.8 km), enjoying changing landscapes and cultural stops. Visit Ifrane, nicknamed "Moroccan Switzerland", known for its European-style architecture, parks, lakes, ski resorts, and winter snow.
Continue to the majestic Atlas Cedars near Azrou and interact with friendly wild monkeys. Stop for lunch in Midelt before crossing the Ziz Valley, a stunning oasis formed by the Ziz River.
Arrive in Erfoud, check into your riad, and enjoy dinner at Hassan's family home. Overnight in Erfoud.
Day 3: Erfoud, Rissani, and Gara Medouar
Explore Erfoud in the morning, known as the Capital of Fossils, with a rich mix of Berber and Arab cultures. Visit a local fossil workshop showcasing marine fossils over 350 million years old.
Next, explore Rissani Market, a hub of local trade, spices, and Berber traditions, and taste the famous Berber pizza for lunch.
Head to Gara Medouar, a natural rock fortress also known as the "Portuguese Prison," with layers of geological history. Continue to Merzouga, visit the village, and settle in a desert riad. Overnight in Merzouga.
Day 4: Desert Activities and New Year in Merzouga
Start the day visiting Merzouga surroundings. Meet a nomadic Berber family in their jaima to learn traditional crafts, cuisine, and lifestyle. Visit the Khamlia Tribe, descendants of freed Sub-Saharan slaves, known for their Gnawa music and dance.
Enjoy lunch in Khamlia, then optional desert activities like quad biking and buggies. Experience a camel trek into the dunes for a breathtaking sunset.
Return to your luxury jaima camp for a special New Year's Eve celebration under the stars with dinner, music, and dancing. Overnight in luxury jaimas.
Day 5: Merzouga to Dades Valley via Todra Gorges
After breakfast, leave the desert and begin the route toward Marrakech, stopping along the way (4h 47min, 309.8 km) to explore Todra and Dades Gorges, two of Morocco's most spectacular canyons.
Discover the lush Tinghir palm grove and scenic views of the Dades River valley. Continue to your riad in the Dades Valley with panoramic vistas of the surrounding landscapes.
Overnight in Dades Valley.
Day 6: Dades Valley to Marrakech via Ait Ben Haddou
After breakfast, drive to Marrakech (4h 19min, 258 km), passing through Kelaa M'Gouna, famous for its Rose Valley and rose water distilleries.
Stop at Ouarzazate, home to the renowned Atlas Studios, then visit the UNESCO World Heritage site Ait Ben Haddou, a stunning kasbah made of clay and stone featured in films like Gladiator and Game of Thrones.
Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka pass (2,205 m) and arrive in Marrakech for check-in and evening leisure. Overnight in Marrakech.
Day 7: Marrakech City Tour and Transfer to Rabat
Explore the imperial city of Marrakech with its historic medina, lively souks, and landmarks such as the Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, and Ben Youssef Madrasa.
Admire the Kutubia Mosque minaret, a symbol of the city. In the late afternoon, transfer to Rabat (3h 30min, 324.9 km) for the final night.
Overnight in Rabat.
Day 8: Departure from Rabat
Early morning transfer to the airport for your return flight, concluding a memorable journey through Morocco's culture, landscapes, and desert adventures.
Inclusions & Exclusions
What's included
Accommodation for 7 nights in hotels, riads, and luxury desert jaimas
Transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
Experienced guides and drivers
Breakfasts and selected local meals
Desert activities including camel trekking
Cultural visits and guided tours in Fez, Marrakech, and other key locations
What's Not Included
International flights
Personal expenses and optional activities
Travel insurance
Lunches and dinners not specified
What our travelers say
Reviews from TripAdvisor
Abbbbbsolutely fantastic
I had the best time, the entire trip was a surprise for my birthday. I had no expectations and left overwhelmed with joy. From the food, to the animals and the hospitality. Everything was fantastic. Our tour guide & driver Hamid made the experience both awesome & extremely comfortable, homie felt like family at the end of the week. He made my birthday celebration epic! Truly went above & beyond. Loved every second of my time in Morocco
Do you want Quality Service? Would you like to feel welcomed? Choose this company, you won't be disappointed 🙏🏾🫶🏾
If I could rate this company with 20 stars that would not be enough!!! From the moment we arrived they treated us with so much respect and you can tell they take pride in the service they provide. Hamid my expert driver and friend was nothing short of extraordinary. His attention to detail and character blew me away. I found myself getting emotional any time he would go above and beyond to ensure my comfortability. Hamid I cannot thank you enough, you my friend are something special. To your boss Hassan, thank you for pairing me with this talented young man. We will be back God willing in July but ONLY if Hamid will accommodate us. I will name my son after him - The real Fatimah
Spectacular experience 100% recommended
The service of our guide Hassan has been excellent. At all times we have felt accompanied by him, feeling him as a friend who has made the journey with us and who has transmitted to us the passion for his work, his country, his people and especially his Berber culture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this tour only for New Year?
While designed for New Year's celebrations, the itinerary is excellent year-round. We can customize the dates to fit your schedule.
Is the New Year party included?
Yes, a special New Year's Eve dinner and celebration with Berber music in the luxury desert camp is included.
Do we visit Casablanca?
This specific itinerary starts and ends in Rabat. However, Rabat is very close to Casablanca (1 hour), and we can arrange transfers if you fly into Casablanca.
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