- Morocco Private Tours
- Grand Tour of Morocco - Private Tour
Uncover Morocco’s vibrant cultural heritage as you explore the country’s atmospheric medinas, dramatic landscapes, and bustling souks. Discover historic imperial cities, the breathtaking beauty of the Sahara Desert, and remarkable UNESCO-listed treasures, from the fortified kasbah of Ait Benhaddou to the Roman ruins of Volubilis. Travel through the Atlas Mountains and gain insight into enduring Berber traditions as you voyage from lively Marrakech to charming Essaouira: this immersive journey offers an insight into Morocco’s rich heritage and evolving cultural landscape.
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Depart on your scheduled flight to Marrakech, where you will be met by your guide on arrival and transferred to your hotel. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant before settling in for your overnight stay.
If you are arranging your own international flights, free airport transfers are available and included in the price. Transfers need to be booked with us at least two weeks before the tour starts and you will need to provide your inbound and outbound flight details.
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After breakfast at your hotel, begin your Moroccan adventure with a guided city tour of the ‘Red City’ of Marrakech, renowned for its bustling medinas, aromatic markets, and Arab architecture. Visit iconic landmarks including the Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace, and the Saadian Tombs, followed by time exploring the city’s vibrant souks, offering a display of herbal remedies, spices, and refreshing mint tea. In the evening, enjoy a stroll through the lively Jemaa El-Fna Square as it transforms from a daytime market into an immense show of dancers, musicians, and snake charmers.
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After breakfast, journey north to Morocco's largest city, Casablanca. Visit the impressive Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest mosques in Africa, adorned with zellige tiles, wood carvings, and textured stucco. Enjoy a serene walk along the Corniche coastal promenade, curling along the Atlantic Coast.
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Today, travel onwards to Rabat, Morocco’s capital and a UNESCO World Heritage city. Explore renowned sites including Hassan Tower, an iconic yet unfinished monument featuring intricate carvings and unique geometric patterns, and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, a masterpiece of Moroccan craftsmanship. From here, see the Kasbah of the Udayas, a historic fortress featuring Andalusian-style blue-and-white streets and tranquil gardens. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through Rabat medina and along the oceanfront before returning to Casablanca for the night.
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Following breakfast, travel to Tangier by high-speed train. Seen as the gateway between Africa and Europe, the city offers a unique blend of Moroccan, Spanish, and French influences. On arrival, explore the Tangier Kasbah, where you can immerse yourself in a maze of winding streets and spectacular buildings. Enjoy stunning panoramic views over the Strait of Gibraltar as the sun sets.
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After breakfast at your hotel, embark on a morning tour of vibrant Tangier, enjoying the city’s bohemian atmosphere and ancient sites. The afternoon is at leisure for independent exploration or relaxation – sample authentic Moroccan cuisine in historic cafes or browse pedestrianised markets such as the Petit Socco.
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Journey to Chefchaouen, the world-famous ‘Blue City’ also known as Morocco’s ‘Blue Pearl’. Take a guided tour of the city’s narrow alleys and lively souks and spend free time wandering charming, blue-washed streets and markets filled with locally made goods. In the evening, head to a viewpoint above the city to watch an enchanting sunset before your overnight stay.
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Following breakfast, transfer to Fez, the spiritual and cultural heart of Morocco. The most prized pottery in Morocco comes from the city: visit a pottery village, where you will discover firsthand the entire process of crafting Moroccan pottery and Zellij tiles, mosaic tiles made from individually hand-chiselled pieces.
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After breakfast, embark on a full-day guided tour. Brimming with history, numerous civilisations have settled or passed through Fez, leaving a legacy of diverse palaces, mosques, and museums filled with fascinating treasures. Explore the historic UNESCO-listed medina, home to the architecturally rich Andalucian Quarter; visit a local tannery for a fascinating insight into the sights and smells of a craft that has remained unchanged for centuries; and other cultural highlights like the Royal Palace, Fes el-Jdid Medina, and Baba Bouijoud.
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A full-day excursion from Fez brings you to the Roman ruins of Volubilis, the country's best-preserved archaeological site. In the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, Volubilis developed a flourishing trade in oil, corn, and wild animals such as lions and panthers. Discover the Houses of Orpheus, Dionysus, Ephebus, and Venus, and the Basilica of Volubilis, which once served as a trading centre, law court, and meeting place. Travel onward to Meknes to witness the architectural legacy of Sultan Moulay Ismail: a ruthless tyrant but one of Morocco’s greatest leaders. Admire Bab el-Mansour, the giant imperial gateway built by the Sultan to show his strength, and the mausoleum Moulay Ismail, an architectural site several storeys high. Return to Fez for your overnight stay.
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Depart Fez and journey through the Middle Atlas Mountains, witnessing the areas fertile green valleys, alpine scenery, and remote Berber villages which lie between arid desert landscapes. Pass Ifrane, renowned for its unique European-style villas and sloped-roof chalets, enroute to Erfoud.
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Today begins with a thrilling 4x4 excursion to Merzouga, a small town nestled among the golden dunes of the Sahara Desert. Enjoy a camel trek into the dramatic wind-blown Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset, a true once-in-a-lifetime experience, followed by a delightful dinner and traditional music at your desert camp, where you’ll spend the night under the stars.
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Rise early to witness a magical sunrise over the orange-gold sands of the Sahara. After breakfast, drive through charming oasis towns to Todra Gorge, where 400-metre-high limestone cliffs tower over scenic hiking trails. Walk between the towering canyon walls, enjoying the tranquil and rugged beauty of your surroundings.
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After breakfast, continue through the Dades Valley, where dramatic winding roads among red sandstone formations lead to traditional Berber villages and ancient kasbahs. See the Skoura Oasis, a picturesque, UNESCO-listed palm grove, and visit the ancient stronghold of Kasbah Taourirt, an intricate Berber fortress that featured in the film Gladiator.
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Enjoy breakfast before visiting Ait Benhaddou, a fortified village and UNESCO World Heritage Site situated along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech, in which traders transported gold, ivory and salt. Wander through gigantic indoor film sets at the Atlas Film Studios, often called the ‘Hollywood of Africa’, before an afternoon at leisure to relax or explore your desert surroundings at your own pace.
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Journey over the scenic High Atlas Mountains to the peaceful Ouirgane Valley, an off-the-beaten-path destination ideal for exploring uncrowded hiking trails and experiencing authentic Berber hospitality. Enjoy serene nature walks and visit traditional villages to discover more about indigenous traditions, before your overnight stay in picturesque Ouirgane.
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Following breakfast, drive to the Atlantic coast and arrive in the charming coastal city of Essaouira. Explore the medina, filled with stalls selling local artisan goods and fragrant spices. Walk along the harbour, where fresh seafood is sold directly from the boats that line the port, and soak up the city’s laid-back coastal atmosphere.
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Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and spend the day at leisure, exploring Essaouira or relaxing by the coast. The city has plenty to offer, from adventurous quad biking, camel riding, and watersports to rejuvenating hammams and rooftop cafes where you can traditional cuisine like aromatic, spicy tagine.
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Return to Marrakech for some time at leisure. Sneak in some final souvenir shopping or unwind at your hotel. In the evening, a farewell dinner provides the perfect conclusion to your Moroccan adventure.
After breakfast, transfer to Marrakech airport for your return flight to the UK.
If you are arranging your own international flights, free airport transfers are available and included in the price. Transfers need to be booked with us at least two weeks before the tour starts and you will need to provide your inbound and outbound flight details.
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The order of events and sightseeing may vary according to local conditions or for operational purposes. The schedules of the domestic airlines in country are subject to frequent changes. For this reason, we have indicated approximate times only. Your local guide will inform you of any schedule changes as they are informed of them. The driving times listed are point to point and do not include the duration of excursions or stops en route. Some road construction and/or weather conditions may lengthen the driving times. Our intention is to adhere to the day-to-day itinerary as printed; however, order of events and sightseeing may vary according to local conditions.
If booking more than 12 weeks before departure a deposit of £295.00pp will need to be paid at the time of booking with the full amount payable at 12 weeks prior to departure. The deposit applies to adults and children. If you are within 12 weeks of travel then the full balance of the holiday will be payable.
To enter Morocco, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 3 months after the date you arrive.
It is your responsibility to check your passport validity. If your passport does not meet this requirement, you may face difficulties and you should check with the Moroccan authorities before travelling. Make sure your passport isn’t damaged. Some travellers have been refused entry when travelling on damaged passports. Sources of information include https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice
You can visit Morocco without a visa for up to 90 days for tourism.
We strongly recommend that you and all members of your party are suitably insured as soon as you book your holiday. It is a condition of booking that you must have suitable travel insurance. It is important that you purchase travel insurance that suitably covers your participation in whatever activities you may undertake at the time that you make your booking. To assist you with this, we have arranged travel insurance in partnership with Holiday Extras, including up to a 20% discount, which is given to all Mercury Holidays customers. To arrange your insurance with Holiday Extras, please visit https://www.mercuryholidays.co.uk/info/insurance for more details. Please ensure you provide us with the name of your insurer, policy number and their 24 hour emergency contact number as soon as possible. Mercury Holidays will not be liable for any costs incurred by you due to your failure to take out suitable travel insurance from the date of booking.
It is your responsibility to check any health and vaccination requirements applicable to your booked arrangements. We can only provide general information about this. Health and hygiene facilities and disease risks vary from country to country. You should take health advice about your own needs as early as possible and in good time before your departure. Sources of information include; www.fco.gov.uk, www.travelhealthpro.org.uk, www.hpa.org.uk, your General Practitioner or a specialist clinic.
This tour is accessible to most people with an average level of fitness and normal mobility. It involves full days of sightseeing, often on foot and includes some climbing of stairs and getting on and off coaches, as well as daily long coach journeys. This tour is not suitable for anyone with walking difficulties.
The currency in Morocco is the Moroccan Dirham (DH) and it is a closed currency. This means it is not possible to buy Moroccan money in the UK before you travel. It is important to budget carefully as you should not take any Dirham out of Morocco when you depart. There are foreign exchange offices and cash machines available in most places during your tour. Your tour guide will assist you at the start of your tour with currency exchange. Credit and debit cards are accepted in most hotels and some shops and restaurants; a charge is sometimes added for using them.
As normal practice you may be asked for your credit card details on check-in at the hotel in order to cover any extras incurred during your stay. If you do not have a credit card, you may be asked for a cash deposit. MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted in hotels as well as American Express.
You will need to take some extra money with you to cover any dinners where these are not mentioned in your itinerary and personal purchases, such as souvenirs, extra drinks and snacks. Approximately £600-£800 per person should be sufficient for the duration of your tour.
Tipping is at your discretion. We would recommend approximately 60DH per person per day for the guide and 40DH per person for the driver. This will be collected by your guide at the end of your tour for your convenience. It is asked that you tip in the local currency, please do not give GBP coins as these are difficult to exchange. We also recommend 10 DH for waiter service in restaurants and hotels.
This is a fully escorted tour meaning that you will be met by a local guide in each of the cities that you visit, ensuring that you have first-hand knowledge at all times. For groups of 9 people or less you will have an English-speaking Driver Guide or a Driver and Local/Monument Guides.
Private Tour: If you have booked a private tour then you will be accompanied by a Driver Guide or a Driver and Local Guides. These will be available to you during all scheduled sightseeing. Private Tours can depart on any day of the week depending on flight and train schedules and the opening days of the attractions. They will follow the itinerary as described in the brochure unless you have been advised otherwise and you will still have all the same meals, sightseeing and local excursions included.
Your accommodation is selected for convenience, location, comfort or character, and can range from business hotels to leisure hotels. Hotel accommodation is generally rated as local three to four-star standard, but please note there is no international classification system for hotels, and differences in facilities and quality do exist compared to what you might expect in the UK. All group tours hotels have private bathroom facilities and air-conditioning, where needed. Rest assured that all accommodation used by Mercury Holidays is regularly inspected by our staff and partners to ensure that standards meet your needs.
Breakfast is always western style and served in the hotel each morning. Dinner on your tour (when included) will be taken in local restaurants or at the hotel. A variety of restaurants are visited giving you the chance to experience a range of dishes and flavours.
Please contact Customer Experience for questions about other dietary requirements or allergy information.
It is not recommended to drink the tap water, even in developed countries water may contain unfamiliar elements that can cause upset stomachs. In less developed countries water is not filtered in the same way, so to ensure your comfort and well-being, one bottle of drinking water will be provided on touring days.
There are some dry hotels in Morocco, and some hotels where alcohol can be consumed on the premise (in your room) but must be brought in from outside. Your guide will pre-warn you of this and if anyone in the group would like to purchase drinks before getting to the hotel then we will arrange for you to visit a local shop and get what you need wherever possible.
Ramadan is the most important month in the Muslim Calendar, and it is a time for people to be with their loved ones, self-reflect and renew their faith. During this time Muslims fast from dawn until dusk and abstain from eating, drinking, smoking and chewing gum. If you are a tourist visiting Morocco, you will not be expected to fast. While eating, drinking and smoking is strictly prohibited in public places, hotels will offer meals and non-alcoholic drinks at many of their restaurants and bars. If you wish to consume alcohol during your trip, you may do so in your hotel room during the day, and some bars will be open as normal after sunset. Your guide during your tour will be on hand to give you any additional information that you require.
When you’re relaxing by the hotel pool or sunbathing on the resort beach it’s fine to wear swim wear and beach clothes. However, when out in public during the day, it is advisable to be more covered up to show respect to the local customs. We would recommend that women cover their shoulders and knees and men should wear knee length shorts or trousers when out in public areas.
Upon arrival at Marrakech Airport, after passing through passport control, please collect your luggage and proceed outside the terminal building, where your Mercury Holidays / Amazing Morocco Tours representative will be waiting to greet you with a sign. Your guide will be available 24 hours a day should you need any assistance during your stay.
If you need to contact your representative during your stay the details are:
Amazing Morocco1st Floor, Living Resort Square, Kowork Anfa Place, 409 Boulevard de la Corniche, Casablanca 20200, Morocco
Contact number: +212 520 251 261
