Imperial Cities: Casablanca to Marrakesh & the Desert
Morocco | Sep 8 - Sep 17, 2026

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Jacob L.
Phoenix, AZ | Reviewed on Sep 21, 2026

Mohammed was great at crafting our perfect itinerary that packed in everything we wanted to do in Morocco. His tailored approached helped us find great accommodations and activities across the country.

Hotel Reviews
Riad Kalaa
Rabat

One of the better hotels we stayed at. In the heart of the Medina near great restaurants. Clean room and helpful staff.

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Hotel Dar Mounir
Chefchaouen

Clean rooms and helpful staff. Small breakfast. Cozy rooms.

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Riad Semlalia
Fès

Great staff and delicious breakfast. Beautiful courtyard. No showerhead so you must either take a bath or squat to use a shower wand.

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No showerhead, must squat in shower to clean yourself
Tiziri Luxury Camp
Merzouga

Highlight of the trip. Incredible staff with good food and great music night with other guests from around the world. You will feel the connection to the Sahara in very nice accommodations.

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Dar Rihana Dades
Douar Aït Ouffi

Nice room with a great view with a balcony. The restaurant was very nice as well. Small issues with the room but were addressed by staff.

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Riad Atrium & Spa
Marrakesh

Really nice hotel room and attentive staff. Rooftop view was a great place to relax during the evening hours.

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Activity Reviews
Casablanca Arrival and the Drive to Rabat
Casablanca Arrival and the Drive to Rabat
Morocco

Very cool to experience the only mosque in Morocco. Great introduction to the country.

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Chefchaouen: A Guided Walk
Chefchaouen: A Guided Walk
Chefchaouen

Our guide did not show up on time. After waiting 20 minutes we contacted our agent and decided to walk the town ourselves. Eventually the guide made an excuse and showed up to our hotel an hour later. When we returned it was time to depart but he wanted to start the tour which we declined.

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Having them show up
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Our driver was great
Guided Tour of Fez Medina
Guided Tour of Fez Medina
Fes

Incredible tour of the Medina where we got to see the highlights along with eating great food. Our guide was very informative and helped answer all questions we had.

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 Fes to the Sahara via the Atlas (Camel Ride included)
Fes to the Sahara via the Atlas (Camel Ride included)
Morocco

Drive to the Sahara. Fairly uneventful. Sadly got food poisoning at the restaurant I stopped at but other than that good times.

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A Nomad Family and the Music of the Desert
A Nomad Family and the Music of the Desert
Merzouga

Very unique opportunity to meet local Berber families. We got a tour of the Sahara desert and saw local villages.

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Merzouga to Boumalne Dades
Merzouga to Boumalne Dades
Morocco

Great experience visiting the carpet co-op and seeing how different tribes have unique ways of creating their rugs.

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Over the Atlas to Marrakech
Over the Atlas to Marrakech
Morocco

Very cool to see where some of Hollywood’s most famous movies were filmed. The ancient Kasbah was beautiful and a familiar movie set as well.

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Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech
Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech
Marrakesh

We got to see the beautiful culture and sites of the city. Our guide took us to the highlights and avoided areas we didn’t want to go to so we could maximize our time to fit in what we wanted to do.

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Chefchaouen to Fes via Volubilis, Moulay Idriss and Meknes.
Chefchaouen to Fes via Volubilis, Moulay Idriss and Meknes.
Morocco

An unexpected highlight of the trip. This was added to our itinerary without me giving it much of a thought at all. It turned out to be a highlight of the trip. This was the single best guide I have ever had on any trip I’ve been to. Very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Wish I could have spent more time in volubilis!

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Best guide ever!
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Quad Biking the Erg Chebbi Dunes
Quad Biking the Erg Chebbi Dunes
Merzouga

Adrenalin blast! Great fun to drive across the dunes. Once in a lifetime experience.

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 A Traditional Moroccan Hammam.
A Traditional Moroccan Hammam.
Morocco

Unique local spa experience. Not like massages back home. Clay baths, scrubbing, and a massage.

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An Evening Food Walk in Marrakech
An Evening Food Walk in Marrakech
Marrakesh

Great guide where we got to experience interesting local foods. Would have been better to do earlier in the trip to see what was out there.

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Local specialist: Mohamed El Asely