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🕌 Morocco: the Imperial Cities and the Sahara

Medina labyrinths, a camel caravan in the Sahara, Atlas villages and colorful souks. A dense cultural experience in one country; haggling and tea diplomacy are part of the route.

12Days
4Stops
$40Per day
$480On the ground

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The route, night by night (10 nights)

  1. 01

    Marrakesh

    3 nights

    Jemaa el-Fna square, the souks, gardens, the medina. An intense, mesmerizing start.

  2. 02

    The Sahara (Merzouga)

    2 nights

    The Erg Chebbi dunes, a camel desert camp, the stars. A 3-day tour from Marrakesh.

  3. 03

    Fes

    3 nights

    The world's largest car-free medina, the tanneries, the oldest university.

  4. 04

    Chefchaouen

    2 nights

    The blue-painted mountain town, peaceful streets. A photogenic finale.

Best season

March–May, September–November

Getting around

CTM/Supratours buses + the Marrakesh–Fes train; an organized 3-day tour for the desert.

What to know before you go

  • —Haggling in the souks is normal; start from half the first price and walk with a smile.
  • —Book the desert tour with a reliable agency from Marrakesh or Fes; read the reviews.
  • —For women travelers, be cautious on deserted streets; prefer the busy main roads.

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