Lantern-lit path through a luxury desert camp at night

The Grand Luxury Morocco Escape

Twelve private days of Morocco at its most refined: imperial cities, a luxury Sahara camp, an oasis kasbah, the High Atlas and the Atlantic.

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Duration
12 days
Route
Casablanca > Marrakech
Travel style
Private journey
Price
Price on request

Overview

The Grand Luxury Morocco Escape is our most indulgent journey. It combines the cultural riches of Rabat, Fes and Marrakech with two nights in a luxury desert camp, a stay in a kasbah among the palm groves of Skoura, a night in the peace of the High Atlas and a relaxed finale on the Atlantic coast in Essaouira.

Every stay is chosen for its character and comfort and confirmed by name in your proposal, and the whole journey can be shaped around your interests.

Route: Casablanca, Rabat, Fes, Merzouga, Todra Gorge, Skoura, Ait Ben Haddou, Marrakech, High Atlas, Essaouira

Highlights

  • Boutique riads in Fes and Marrakech
  • Two nights in a luxury camp in Erg Chebbi
  • A kasbah stay in the Skoura oasis
  • A mountain retreat in the High Atlas
  • Two nights in Essaouira by the sea
  • Private driver and expert local guides

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1 Arrival in Casablanca, on to Rabat

    about 90 km Overnight: Rabat

    Meet and greet, the Hassan II Mosque, then Rabat.

  2. Day 2 Rabat to Fes via Meknes and Volubilis

    about 260 km, 5 h with stops Overnight: Boutique riad in Fes

    Imperial Meknes and Roman Volubilis.

  3. Day 3 Fes

    Overnight: Boutique riad in Fes

    A guided day in the medina.

  4. Day 4 Fes to Merzouga

    about 470 km, 8 h with stops Overnight: Luxury desert camp

    The Middle Atlas and the Ziz Valley; sunset camel trek to camp.

  5. Day 5 In the dunes

    Overnight: Luxury desert camp

    A day to enjoy the desert, with an optional private dinner in the dunes.

  6. Day 6 Merzouga to Skoura

    about 330 km, 6 h with stops Overnight: Kasbah hotel in Skoura

    The Todra Gorge and the Dades Valley to the Skoura oasis.

  7. Day 7 Skoura to Marrakech via Ait Ben Haddou

    about 230 km, 5 h with stops Overnight: Boutique riad in Marrakech

    Ait Ben Haddou and the Tizi n'Tichka pass.

  8. Day 8 Marrakech

    Overnight: Boutique riad in Marrakech

    A guided day, with an optional hot air balloon flight at dawn.

  9. Day 9 Marrakech to the High Atlas

    about 65 km, 1.5 h Overnight: Mountain lodge

    A peaceful night in the mountains, with walks among Berber villages.

  10. Day 10 High Atlas to Essaouira

    about 250 km, 4 h Overnight: Boutique hotel in Essaouira

    West through the argan country to the Atlantic.

  11. Day 11 Essaouira

    Overnight: Boutique hotel in Essaouira

    The ramparts, the port and the beach at leisure.

  12. Day 12 Essaouira to Marrakech

    about 190 km, 3 h | End of journey

    Transfer to Marrakech airport.

Distances and driving times are approximate and depend on road conditions and stops. Every route can be adapted.

Accommodation

Luxury journeys use carefully selected boutique riads, kasbah hotels and a luxury desert camp with en-suite tents. Properties are chosen according to your preferences, dates and availability and are confirmed by name in your proposal before booking.

What is included

  • Private transport in a premium air-conditioned vehicle with a dedicated driver
  • Meet and greet on arrival and all transfers
  • Boutique riads, kasbah hotels and a luxury desert camp, confirmed by name in your proposal
  • Daily breakfast and the dinners indicated in your proposal
  • Camel trek at sunset in the Erg Chebbi dunes
  • Personal assistance from the planning stage to the end of your journey

Not included

  • International flights
  • Lunches and drinks unless stated
  • Entrance fees to monuments
  • Official guides, unless included in your proposal
  • Spa treatments and optional activities
  • Travel insurance and gratuities

Optional upgrades and customization

  • Private candlelit dinner in the dunes
  • Hot air balloon flight over the Marrakech palm groves
  • Hammam and spa experiences
  • Private cooking class in a riad
  • Photography guide for a day

Practical information

Group size
Private journey, only for you and your companions.
Departure
Any day, on the dates you choose.
Price
Price on request, with a personalized quotation.
Pace
Relaxed, with time to enjoy each place.
Occasions
Tell us if you are celebrating a honeymoon, anniversary or birthday.
Booking
Send an enquiry; nothing is booked until you approve your proposal.

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