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One of Morocco’s most scenic palm oases surrounds the small settlement of Skoura in the Dades Valley. The maze-like lanes of the vast palm grove make for fascinating exploring, both on foot and by mountain bike, and you’ll pass rammed-earth kasbahs along the way. While it’s an easy day trip from Ouarzazate, Skoura has appealing lodging options. The best have antique-filled rooms and lush gardens, so it’s worth staying overnight to make the most of a visit to the area. 

There’s much more to the palmeraie than just palm trees and rammed-earth dwellings. On a guided tour through the oasis, you can learn about the complicated irrigation system at work, featuring canals and locks that date back centuries. For deeper insight into Skoura, you can visit a local home and learn about Arab and Berber customs. You can also lend a hand to growers in the palmeraie harvesting dates, pomegranates and other products.
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Map of Morocco Family Adventure from Fes to Marrakesh via the Desert - 12 Days
Morocco Family Adventure from Fes to Marrakesh via the Desert - 12 Days

For a trip that allows your family a genuine chance to connect with another culture, this 12-day Moroccan trip is ideal. Starting in Fes, you'll ride, cook, camp, and soar through cities, villages, and deserts, journeying over the Atlas mountains and through the Sahara to Marrakesh. The kid-friendly activities and pace ensure this will be a trip to remember for even the littlest family members.

Spend the night in a desert camp in Erg Chebbi
Map of Morocco North to South Adventure - 13 Days
Morocco North to South Adventure - 13 Days

This 13-day adventure takes you through the heart of Morocco as you wind your way from its northern to southern shores. See the blue-washed streets of Chefchaouen, discover the imperial city of Rabat, get lost in the souks of Fes, and sleep in Bedouin tents under the stars of the Erg Chebbi desert. After crossing the oases and rose fields of the Dadès Valley, take a food tour in vibrant Marrakesh before ending your trip with water sports and beach time in the surf town of Essaouira.

See desert towns such as Ouarzazate, known as the door of the desert
Map of South Morocco Adventure: Marrakesh to Essaouira, Imlil, Skoura & Erg Chigaga - 14 Days
South Morocco Adventure: Marrakesh to Essaouira, Imlil, Skoura & Erg Chigaga - 14 Days

Discover southern Morocco's deserts, mountains, and coastline on this two-week tour that starts and ends in buzzing Marrakesh. You'll journey into the Atlas mountains to meet Berber locals and hike the Imlil Valley before descending into the Sahara Desert. Ride a camel into the vast Erg Chigaga dunes, where you'll camp under the stars and spend a day with the region's nomads, then head to the coastal city of Essaouira for seaside relaxation and a Moroccan cooking class.

Settle into your Azalaï Desert Camp in the hollow of the Chigaga dunes
Map of Desert Elegance: The Luxury of Morocco's Southern Landscapes - 14 Days
Desert Elegance: The Luxury of Morocco's Southern Landscapes - 14 Days

Opulence and adventure intertwine on this luxury 14-day Moroccan tour. Start in Marrakesh, then journey out to the palm-lined oases and rolling dunes of the desert before going to the Atlantic coast. Ignite your sense of adventure with private hot-air balloon flights, camel rides, cycling tours, kitesurfing lessons, and private cultural tours. Along the way, you'll indulge in fine dining, intimate village lunches, hammam spa experiences, and stays at exquisite 4- and 5-star riads and resorts.

Discover the medieval Aït Benhaddou's kasbah
Map of Moroccan Journey of Contrasts: Luxury South to North Tour - 14 Days
Moroccan Journey of Contrasts: Luxury South to North Tour - 14 Days

This two-week lap of luxury across Morocco includes exclusive 5-star hotels and retreats and two nights beneath the starlit skies of the Sahara Desert. Delve into history with private guides painting the full story in Marrakesh, Fes, Chefchaouen, Tangier, and Casablanca. Sample the finest modern Moroccan cuisine, and unlock culinary secrets so you can recreate local flavors. Best of all, there's time for rejuvenating hammam spa treatments so you return home truly refreshed.

Spend two nights under desert skies in a luxury camp near Merzouga
Map of Moroccan Splendor: Luxury City, Desert, Coast & Mountains Tour - 14 Days
Moroccan Splendor: Luxury City, Desert, Coast & Mountains Tour - 14 Days

Experience the many sides of Morocco with this luxury 14-day tour that encompasses the coast, desert, mountains, and cities. Start in Tangier and Chefchaouen, then unearth history in Fes and Meknes. Journey to the endless dunes of the Sahara Desert, and pause at Berber mountain villages before your descent to buzzing Marrakesh. Chase thrills with private horseback riding, hot-air balloon flights, and camel rides, and indulge yourself with fine dining, spa experiences, and stunning 5-star stays.

Casablanca's Hassan II Mosque has the world's second-tallest minaret
Map of Highlights of Morocco: Casablanca to Essaouira - 15 Days
Highlights of Morocco: Casablanca to Essaouira - 15 Days

On this 15-day itinerary, you'll explore Morocco from top to bottom. Fly into Casablanca and transfer to Rabat, then wander through the photogenic "Blue City" of Chefchaouen. Continue to historic Fes before heading on an adventure through the Sahara. After a four-day desert safari that will take you through remote villages and oases, you'll be off to Marrakech. Finish your trip with a guided tour of the seaside town of Essaouira before returning to Casablanca.

Get off the beaten path to explore ancient kasbahs and palm groves near Zagora
Map of Luxury Adventure in Southern Morocco - 10 Days
Luxury Adventure in Southern Morocco - 10 Days

See the best of the Sahara Desert and High Atlas mountains in style with this 10-day Moroccan itinerary that starts and ends in Marrakesh. On the journey from the "Red City" to the vast sand dunes and back, you'll meet the local Berber people and local artisans, ride bikes and camels, and sandboard or quad bike at Erg Chebbi. After each day, you'll return to a luxurious sanctuary at top-rated riads, hotels, and kasbahs.

Other popular travel destinations in Morocco
Marrakesh · Fes · Moroccan Desert · Chefchaouen · Merzouga · Casablanca · Rabat · Essaouira · Ouarzazate · Aït Benhaddou · Atlas Mountains · Boumalne Dades · Tangier · Meknes · Todra Gorge · Imlil · Agafay · Zagora · Asilah · Taroudant · Agadir · Bin El Ouidane · Agdz · Kalaat M'Gouna · Draa Valley