Your Berber Treasures Morocco tour begins when you arrive at Marrakesh Airport where you are met by your at the scheduled group transfer time and welcomed to the fascinating old Moroccan imperial city of Marrakesh. Transfer to your Marrakech accommodation. Overnight in Marrakech.

This morning your tour of Morocco sets off north to Casablanca where you are introduced to Casablanca’s principal sights including Hassan II Mosque, La Corniche and Mohammed V Plaza. Overnight in Casablanca hotel. (Breakfast)

Depart Casablanca for the imperial city of Rabat, the capital of the Kingdom and a UNESCO world heritage site. In Rabat you will explore the ancient heritage of this old imperial city including Oudaya Kasbah, the Hassan Tower, the Mohammed V Mausoleum and, if time permits, the medieval Necropolis of Chellah, situated in the ruins of the Roman town of Sala Collonia. Make your way further north to the historic port town of Tangier is the Mediterranean gateway to Africa. Overnight in Tangier hotel. (Breakfast)

You are introduced to the contrasts of Tangier before you travel to the picturesque Rif Mountain town of Chefchaouen. The blue-washed houses lining the heritage streets of the old medina have led to Chefchaouen being dubbed Morocco’s “blue town”. Overnight in Chefchaouen riad.

Your tour to Fez travels through Morocco’s Rif Mountains south to the ancient Roman town of Volubilis where you will explore this UNESCO world heritage sites Roman ruins and marvel at the world renowned Roman mosaics. A short distance away lays the UNESCO world heritage 17th century imperial city of Meknes established by Mouly Ismail, the second Alaouite sultan. In the old Meknes medina you will see the famous massive gate of Bab el Mansour, the original entrance to the 17th century city, and the Agdal Basin. Your Morocco travel adventure continues to Fez. Entering the medieval medina you soak up the atmosphere in your Fez riad. Overnight in Fez riad. (Breakfast)

Full-day Fez city tour, one of Morocco’s oldest imperial cities, with your expert local Fez travel guide. Your heritage tour of Fez highlight treasures of this UNESCO world heritage old walled medina including Madrasa Bou Inania, the Kairaouine Mosque, famous leather tanneries, bazaars and souks (such as Souk Attarine (spices), Souk Ain Allou (leather), Souk au Henne (henna and kohl)), Fes el Jdid, the exterior of Dar el Makhzen (Royal Palace) and the enormous Merenid gate of Bab Dekakene, formerly the main entrance of the royal palace, the Mellah (old Moroccan Jewish heritage quarter) and late 16th century Borj Sud fortress (exterior). Return to your Fez riad. Overnight in Fez riad. (Breakfast)

The southward leg of your tour of Morocco travels via the Middle Atlas Mountain town of Ifrane south to Midelt, crosses the eastern region of the mighty High Atlas Mountains and follows the Ziz River into the Moroccan desert. Making your way through the Ziz Valley and beautiful Ziz Gorge, a desert oasis with vast date palm groves, passing the remains of old ksars (Berber fortified settlements), you arrive to Merzouga, a small desert Berber village situated on the edge of Morocco’s spectacular Sahara Desert sand dunes known as Erg Chebbi. Overnight in Merzouga area traditional kasbah. (Breakfast & Dinner)

Today you have your first experience of Morocco’s desert culture as you tour the Merzouga oasis area the home territory of the “Blue Men”, desert Berber known for their striking indigo blue gandoras and turbans. Next you visit the Moroccan village of Khamlea famous for its spiritual Gnaoua singers. There is some afternoon time for relaxation or self exploration before you take a 4-wheel drive vehicle through the lower Erg Chebbi sand dunes to your desert camp in the peacefully secluded eastern section of the Erg Chebbi sand dunes. Here, you can imagine the past days of the Berber camel caravans, joining your sunset desert camel ride led by your local Berber camel guide (or to relax at your camp). Blending Berber authenticity with modern comfort, experience the warm hospitality of Morocco’s desert Berber culture spending a magical night under the stars in the heart of the Sahara in authentic comfort: Berber tents equipped with real beds and private ensuite bathrooms. Overnight at desert camp. (Breakfast & Dinner)

۞ Prefer not to ride a camel: The camel ride leaves from and returns to the camp. If you prefer not to ride a camel you can relax and enjoy the desert sunset from the camp.

۞ Non-camping Option: Overnight in the Merzouga kasbah – supplemental cost applies (subject to availability at the time of booking).

Early risers can enjoy the spectacle of the sun rising over the starkly beautiful desert landscape. Continuing your tour of Morocco’s desert you visit the world renowned fossil area around Erfoud before your route turns westward as you travel to Todra Gorge and the marvellous Todra oasis nestled at the base of the High Atlas Mountains. Further west you pass through the High Atlas Berber town of Boumalne Dades and travel along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs through the Roses Valley to the oasis town of Ouarzazate strategically located at the crossroads of ancient desert caravan trade routes. Overnight in Ouarzazate. (Breakfast)

The final stage of your Sahara Desert tour takes you to the spectacular UNESCO world heritage ksar (kasbah village) of Ait Ben Haddou. Here you can see some of the Morocco’s most exotic and best-preserved kasbahs. Leaving Morocco’s desert behind, your Morocco travel adventure takes you across the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka pass (2260m) as you travel to Marrakech. Spectacularly situated near the base of the soaring High Atlas Mountains of Morocco Marrakech truly is the Jewel of the South and a highlight of Morocco tours. Contrast the tranquillity of your atmospheric Marrakech riad with the bustle of the old medina streets. Overnight Marrakech riad. (Breakfast)

Today you investigate the wonders of this fabulous Berber treasure on a full-day Marrakech tour guided by your expert local Marrakech travel guide. Your heritage tour of Morocco’s stunning past includes the UNESCO world heritage old walled medina, La Bahia Palace, Koutoubia Mosque, the Saadian tombs, Djemaa El-Fna Plaza and Marrakech’s intriguing souks and markets. Overnight in Marrakech riad. (Breakfast)

Complimentary scheduled group transfer to Marrakesh airport, where your Magnificent Morocco travel adventure comes to an end. We hope to see you again on one of our other Berber Treasures Morocco Tours. (Breakfast)