Travelers riding camels across Sahara dunes at sunset, Merzouga, Morocco
Travelers riding camels across Sahara dunes at sunset, Merzouga, Morocco

Morocco: A Magic Carpet Ride — Deposit

$1,000.00

Imperial cities, High Atlas villages and the Sahara, with time for cooking, craft and everyday life. See the sample itinerary on this page before booking.

April 3–16, 2027 · 14 days · Trip price from $7,700 per person, double occupancy. Ask us about the optional northern Morocco extension.

Requesting is free. Once we confirm availability, we send a $1,000 per-traveler deposit invoice, credited toward your trip price. Your place is confirmed once the deposit is paid; the remaining balance is invoiced separately. Review the Terms & Conditions linked on this page for the payment schedule, cancellation policy and required travel insurance.

Imperial cities, High Atlas villages and the Sahara, with time for cooking, craft and everyday life. See the sample itinerary on this page before booking.

April 3–16, 2027 · 14 days · Trip price from $7,700 per person, double occupancy. Ask us about the optional northern Morocco extension.

Requesting is free. Once we confirm availability, we send a $1,000 per-traveler deposit invoice, credited toward your trip price. Your place is confirmed once the deposit is paid; the remaining balance is invoiced separately. Review the Terms & Conditions linked on this page for the payment schedule, cancellation policy and required travel insurance.

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Morocco · Culture, craft & food

Morocco: A Magic Carpet Ride

Travel from Casablanca and Rabat to Marrakech, the High Atlas and the Sahara, then explore the living craft traditions of Fes. We combine city walks with mountain villages, a cooking experience and a night among the dunes.

14 days · Up to 12 travelers

Morocco: A Magic Carpet Ride

What makes this trip special

  • Explore the medinas and architecture of Rabat, Marrakech and Fes.
  • Spend time in High Atlas villages, with a cooking class and an Amazigh family visit.
  • Cross the Atlas to kasbah country and the Sahara, including a night at a desert camp.

The route
Casablanca → Rabat → Marrakech → High Atlas → Sahara → Fes → Casablanca

Sample itinerary

Open each stage to see what we have planned. This itinerary is subject to change; visits, transport and the order of activities may vary by departure and local conditions.

Days 1–2 · Casablanca and Rabat

Arrive in Casablanca, visit Hassan II Mosque and gather for a welcome dinner. Continue to Rabat for Chellah, the Kasbah des Oudayas and Hassan Tower.

Days 3–5 · Marrakech

Explore the medina and Jemaa el-Fnaa, Majorelle Garden, the Berber Museum and Ben Youssef Madrasa. A flexible day leaves room for your own interests.

Days 6–7 · The High Atlas

Travel to Imlil for a cooking class, a tea ceremony and guided mountain walks. Visit an Amazigh family and learn about daily life in the mountains.

Days 8–10 · Kasbahs and the Sahara

Cross the Atlas to Aït Ben Haddou and the Dades Valley. Continue to Merzouga for the Erg Chebbi dunes and a desert camp, then travel through the Middle Atlas to Fes.

Days 11–12 · Fes, Meknes and Volubilis

Explore Fes’s medina and artisan quarters, then take a day trip to Meknes, the Roman ruins of Volubilis and Château Roslane.

Days 13–14 · Casablanca and departure

Return to Casablanca, gather for a farewell dinner and transfer to the airport.

Before you travel

This is a varied road journey with city walks, mountain roads and longer travel days between the desert and Fes. Guided mountain walks are part of the sample program; discuss walking comfort and alternatives with us before booking.

We’ll help clarify room arrangements, trip inclusions and optional extras before you commit. International airfare, visas and required travel insurance should be planned separately; check your departure’s arrangements with us before making non-refundable bookings.

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