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USA (New York, Washington, Miami or Los Angeles)
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13 Breakfasts + 5 Dinners
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Escorted Morocco Tour
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Air & Land or Land Only available
Overview
Rabat • Meknes • Volubilis • Fez • Middle Atlas • Erfoud • Merzouga • Sahara Desert • Todra Gorge • Ouarzazate • Ait Benhaddou • Marrakech • Essaouira • Casablanca
The Complete Morocco Experience
Journey through the heart of Morocco on an unforgettable 15-day adventure—from the Imperial Cities and ancient medinas to the Atlas Mountains, golden Sahara dunes, historic kasbahs, vibrant Marrakech and the Atlantic coast.
15 Days / 13 Nights
Package Includes
- International airfare (Air & Land option)
- Airport transfers
- 4-Star hotel accommodations
- Breakfast daily (13 mornings) + in-flight meals
- Welcome Dinner in Rabat, Moroccan Family Dinner in Fez, dinner in the Sahara, dinner in Ouarzazate/Ait Benhaddou & Farewell Dinner in Casablanca
- Private ground transportation throughout Morocco
- English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees for included sightseeing, where applicable
Highlights
- Rabat — Royal capital, Hassan Tower & the Kasbah of the Oudayas
- Meknes & Volubilis — Imperial history & Roman ruins
- Fez — Ancient Medina, artisan quarters & the historic tanneries
- Sahara Desert — Camel ride into Erg Chebbi & overnight at a desert camp
- Todra Gorge & the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs
- Ait Benhaddou — UNESCO-listed fortified kasbah
- Marrakech — Palaces, souks & Jemaa el-Fna
- Essaouira — UNESCO-listed Atlantic Medina & fishing harbor
- Casablanca — Hassan II Mosque
Itinerary
Depart the United States on your overnight flight to Casablanca, Morocco.
Sit back, relax and enjoy your flight as your Moroccan journey begins. Meals and refreshments will be served on board according to your airline's service.
Overnight: On board
Meals: In-flight meal service
Welcome to Morocco!
Upon arrival at Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport, meet your Oussaden Air & Tours representative and receive assistance with your arrival.
Travel to Rabat, Morocco's elegant capital and one of its four historic Imperial Cities.
After checking into your hotel, enjoy time to relax after your international flight.
This evening, join your fellow travelers for a Welcome Dinner and the beginning of your Grand Morocco Odyssey.
Overnight: Rabat
Meals: Welcome Dinner
After breakfast, set out to discover Rabat, where Morocco's royal heritage, history and modern life come together.
Visit the impressive Hassan Tower and beautiful Mausoleum of Mohammed V.
Continue to the picturesque Kasbah of the Oudayas, with its narrow streets, traditional architecture and beautiful views toward the Bou Regreg River and Atlantic Ocean.
See the Royal Palace area and discover more of Rabat's historic neighborhoods and monuments.
Enjoy the remainder of the day in Morocco's relaxed and elegant capital.
Overnight: Rabat
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, depart Rabat for Meknes, the historic Imperial City associated with Sultan Moulay Ismail.
See magnificent Bab Mansour, one of Morocco's most impressive monumental gateways, and discover highlights of the old Imperial City.
Continue to Volubilis, Morocco's remarkable Roman archaeological site.
Walk among ancient columns, arches, mosaics and ruins while discovering the remains of an important Roman city in North Africa.
Later, travel through the Moroccan countryside to Fez, Morocco's spiritual and cultural capital.
Overnight: Fez
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, meet your local guide for a full day exploring extraordinary Fez.
Begin with panoramic views before seeing the impressive gates of the Royal Palace and the historic Mellah, the old Jewish Quarter.
Enter UNESCO-listed Fez el-Bali through famous Bab Boujloud, the Blue Gate.
Walk through the ancient Medina's maze of narrow streets, traditional souks and artisan quarters.
Discover the Al Quaraouiyine area, historic fountains, Nejjarine Square, traditional workshops and the famous tanneries of Fez, where leather continues to be prepared using centuries-old techniques.
Experience the colors, sounds, aromas and craftsmanship that make Fez one of Morocco's great cultural treasures.
This evening, enjoy an authentic Moroccan Family Dinner, hosted in a local family setting — a personal introduction to Moroccan hospitality, traditional home-style cuisine and family culture.
Overnight: Fez
Meals: Breakfast & Moroccan Family Dinner
After breakfast, leave Fez and begin your journey toward southern Morocco.
Travel through the beautiful Middle Atlas Mountains and stop in Ifrane, known for its distinctive architecture and mountain atmosphere.
Continue through forests, mountain communities and changing landscapes toward the spectacular Ziz Valley, famous for its palm-filled scenery.
Continue to Erfoud, known as the gateway to the Sahara.
Check into your hotel and enjoy the evening.
Overnight: Erfoud
Meals: Breakfast
Continue toward Merzouga and the magnificent dunes of Erg Chebbi.
Watch the landscape transform into an extraordinary sea of golden sand as you approach the Sahara.
Experience one of the highlights of your journey with an opportunity to travel by camel into the dunes and enjoy the changing colors of the desert.
Later, arrive at your Sahara camp.
Enjoy dinner and experience the unforgettable atmosphere of a night beneath the desert sky.
Overnight: Sahara Desert Camp
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Wake to the peaceful atmosphere of the Sahara.
After breakfast, leave the desert and continue through the spectacular landscapes of southern Morocco.
Travel to the dramatic Todra Gorge, where towering rock walls rise above the valley.
Continue through traditional villages and the Valley of the Roses, traveling along the famous Road of a Thousand Kasbahs.
Later, continue toward the Ouarzazate / Ait Benhaddou area and check into your hotel.
This evening, enjoy dinner before a restful night ahead of tomorrow's journey to Marrakech.
Overnight: Ouarzazate / Ait Benhaddou
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
After breakfast, discover remarkable Ait Benhaddou, famous for its traditional earthen architecture and historic caravan heritage.
Explore the fortified village before beginning your journey across the spectacular High Atlas Mountains.
Travel through dramatic mountain scenery and traditional communities before descending toward the plains of Marrakech.
Arrive in legendary Marrakech, Morocco's famous Red City.
Overnight: Marrakech
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, meet your local guide for a full day discovering Marrakech.
See the iconic Koutoubia Mosque and Minaret before continuing to magnificent Bahia Palace, admired for its courtyards, decorative tilework and traditional Moroccan design.
Enter the ancient Medina and explore the colorful souks of Marrakech, filled with spices, carpets, lanterns, leather goods, textiles, jewelry and traditional handicrafts.
Later, experience legendary Jemaa el-Fna, the beating heart of Marrakech.
Musicians, storytellers, food vendors, merchants and visitors create an atmosphere unlike anywhere else.
Overnight: Marrakech
Meals: Breakfast
Today is yours to enjoy.
Return to the Medina for shopping, relax at your hotel, enjoy a traditional Moroccan hammam or spa, visit gardens and museums or simply enjoy the atmosphere of the Red City.
Optional excursions and special experiences may also be available.
Overnight: Marrakech
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, travel west toward the Atlantic coast and beautiful Essaouira.
Discover the city's whitewashed buildings, blue doors, historic ramparts and relaxed seaside atmosphere.
Explore its UNESCO-listed Medina, browse traditional artisan shops and visit the colorful fishing harbor.
Enjoy time along the waterfront and experience the distinctive character of this historic Atlantic port.
Overnight: Essaouira
Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy a leisurely day in Essaouira.
Explore the Medina, galleries and artisan shops, walk along the historic ramparts, visit the fishing harbor, enjoy fresh seafood or simply relax beside the Atlantic.
This slower-paced day provides a wonderful contrast to the Imperial Cities, mountains and Sahara.
Overnight: Essaouira
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, depart Essaouira and travel north toward Casablanca, Morocco's largest city and economic capital.
Upon arrival, see the magnificent Hassan II Mosque, dramatically positioned beside the Atlantic Ocean.
Visit to the Hassan II Mosque is from the outside only. An additional entrance fee of $35 per person applies for an inside guided visit.
Continue along the Corniche, see Mohammed V Square, and discover the traditional architecture and shops of the Habous Quarter.
Transfer to your hotel.
This evening, gather for a Farewell Dinner and celebrate the experiences and memories of your journey through Morocco.
Overnight: Casablanca
Meals: Breakfast & Farewell Dinner
After breakfast, transfer to Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport for your return flight to the United States.
Your Oussaden Air & Tours team will assist with your departure.
Return home with unforgettable memories of Morocco's Imperial Cities, ancient medinas, Roman ruins, Atlas Mountains, golden Sahara dunes, historic kasbahs, vibrant Marrakech and beautiful Atlantic coast.
Meals and refreshments will be served on board according to your airline's service.
Meals: Breakfast & in-flight meal service
Cost
The Cost Includes
- International airfare (Air & Land option)
- Airport transfers
- 4-Star hotel accommodations
- Breakfast daily (13 mornings) + in-flight meals
- Welcome Dinner in Rabat, Moroccan Family Dinner in Fez, dinner in the Sahara, dinner in Ouarzazate/Ait Benhaddou & Farewell Dinner in Casablanca
- Private ground transportation throughout Morocco
- English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees for included sightseeing, where applicable
The Cost Excludes
- Hotel gratuities
- Guide gratuities
- Lunches and dinners not listed above
GUARANTEED MOROCCO DEPARTURE CALENDAR
December 2026 – April 2028
Every Wednesday • Friday • Sunday
Featured U.S. gateways: New York (JFK) • Washington (IAD) • Miami (MIA) • Los Angeles (LAX)
| Month | Wednesday Departures | Friday Departures | Sunday Departures |
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| DECEMBER 2026 | 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | 4, 11, 18, 25 | 6, 13, 20, 27 |
| JANUARY 2027 | 6, 13, 20, 27 | 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 |
| FEBRUARY 2027 | 3, 10, 17, 24 | 5, 12, 19, 26 | 7, 14, 21, 28 |
| MARCH 2027 | 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 | 5, 12, 19, 26 | 7, 14, 21, 28 |
| APRIL 2027 | 7, 14, 21, 28 | 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | 4, 11, 18, 25 |
| MAY 2027 | 5, 12, 19, 26 | 7, 14, 21, 28 | 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 |
| JUNE 2027 | 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | 4, 11, 18, 25 | 6, 13, 20, 27 |
| JULY 2027 | 7, 14, 21, 28 | 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | 4, 11, 18, 25 |
| AUGUST 2027 | 4, 11, 18, 25 | 6, 13, 20, 27 | 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
| SEPTEMBER 2027 | 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | 3, 10, 17, 24 | 5, 12, 19, 26 |
| OCTOBER 2027 | 6, 13, 20, 27 | 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 |
| NOVEMBER 2027 | 3, 10, 17, 24 | 5, 12, 19, 26 | 7, 14, 21, 28 |
| DECEMBER 2027 | 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 | 5, 12, 19, 26 |
| JANUARY 2028 | 5, 12, 19, 26 | 7, 14, 21, 28 | 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 |
| FEBRUARY 2028 | 2, 9, 16, 23 | 4, 11, 18, 25 | 6, 13, 20, 27 |
| MARCH 2028 | 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 | 5, 12, 19, 26 |
| APRIL 2028 | 5, 12, 19, 26 | 7, 14, 21, 28 | 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 |
IMPORTANT PLANNING NOTES
- These are Oussaden Tours guaranteed-tour departure dates. Airline operating days, connections and seat inventory must be reconfirmed before final ticketing.
- The four gateways may be marketed across the program, but a nonstop Royal Air Maroc flight should not be implied from every gateway on every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
- Ramadan and major holiday periods may require reduced or adjusted departures. Final website and brochure dates should be rechecked before publication.
- Minimum 2 passengers per guaranteed departure, subject to the final tour terms and conditions.
Hotels, Meal Plan & Airfare Options & Good to Know
| City / Accommodation | Hotel Name or Similar | Nights | Meal Plan |
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| Overnight Flight | USA → Morocco | 1 | In-flight meals |
| Rabat | Barceló Rabat or Similar | 2 | Daily breakfast • Lunch on your own • Welcome Dinner included |
| Fez | Fes Heritage Boutique Hotel or Similar | 2 | Daily breakfast • Lunch on your own • Moroccan Family Dinner included |
| Erfoud | Kasbah Xaluca Erfoud or Similar | 1 | Breakfast • Lunch & dinner on your own |
| Sahara / Merzouga | Luxury Sahara Desert Camp or Similar | 1 | Breakfast • Lunch on your own • Dinner included |
| Ouarzazate / Ait Benhaddou | Riad Ksar Ighnda or Similar | 1 | Breakfast • Lunch on your own • Dinner included |
| Marrakech | Es Saadi Marrakech Resort or Similar | 3 | Daily breakfast • Lunch & dinner on your own |
| Essaouira | Le Medina Essaouira MGallery or Similar | 2 | Daily breakfast • Lunch & dinner on your own |
| Casablanca | Idou Anfa Hotel or Similar | 1 | Breakfast • Lunch on your own • Farewell Dinner included |
13 hotel nights in Morocco + 1 overnight international flight. Package price is based on two persons sharing a Twin/Double Room.
Meals Included: 13 breakfasts + 5 dinners (Welcome Dinner in Rabat, an authentic Moroccan Family Dinner in Fez, dinner in the Sahara, dinner in Ouarzazate/Ait Benhaddou and Farewell Dinner in Casablanca). Lunches and all other dinners are on your own.
Hotels shown for individual departures are planned accommodations or similar properties of the applicable category and may change according to availability.
Suggested Accommodation
Please Note: Hotels and riads are subject to availability. If a listed property is unavailable, accommodation of a similar category and standard will be provided. Luxury hotels, upgraded rooms and desert camps may require an additional supplement.
Rabat accommodation is shown in the table above and will be finalized separately. The properties below reflect the standardized accommodation options for Fez, Erfoud, the Sahara (Merzouga), Ouarzazate/Ait Benhaddou, Marrakech, Essaouira and Casablanca and may change according to availability.
Fez — 2 Nights
Primary Recommended: Fes Heritage Boutique Hotel (4-Star Boutique Hotel) or similar
Alternative Options:
- Riad El Yacout (4-Star Riad) or similar
- Barcelo Fez Medina (4-Star Hotel) or similar
Luxury UpgradeRiad Fès – Relais & Châteaux (5-Star Luxury Riad) or similar
Luxury UpgradePalais Faraj Suites & Spa (Palace Hotel) or similar
Luxury UpgradeRiad El Amine Fes (Authentic Riad) or similar
Luxury UpgradeHotel Sahrai (5-Star Modern Luxury Hotel) or similar
Erfoud — 1 Night
Primary Recommended: Kasbah Hotel Xaluca Arfoud (4-Star Kasbah Hotel) or similar
Alternative Options:
- Palais Masandoia (Kasbah Hotel) or similar
- Kasbah Hotel Chergui (Kasbah Hotel) or similar
- Kasbah Tizimi (Kasbah Hotel) or similar
Sahara Desert Camp (Merzouga) — 1 Night
Primary Recommended: Kanz Erremal (Desert Camp) or similar
Alternative Options:
- Kasbah Mohayut (Kasbah Hotel) or similar
- Sahara Stars Luxury Camp (Desert Camp) or similar
Luxury UpgradeRiad Xaluca Merzouga (Desert Resort) or similar
Ouarzazate / Ait Benhaddou — 1 Night
Primary Recommended: Berbere Palace (5-Star Resort Hotel) or similar
Alternative Options:
- Hôtel Riad Dar DaÏf (Eco-Lodge Riad) or similar
- Temple des Arts (Cinema-Themed Boutique Hotel) or similar
Luxury UpgradeDar Ahlam – Skoura Oasis (Ultra-Exclusive Kasbah) or similar
Marrakech — 3 Nights
Primary Recommended: Riad Janate (4-Star Riad) or similar
Alternative Options:
- Grand Plaza Marrakech (4-Star Hotel) or similar
- Dellarosa Boutique Hotel & Spa (Boutique Hotel) or similar
- Riad Dar Anika (Classic Riad) or similar
Luxury UpgradeRoyal Mansour Marrakech (Ultra-Luxury Hotel) or similar
Luxury UpgradeLes Jardins de la Koutoubia (5-Star Luxury Hotel) or similar
Essaouira — 2 Nights
Primary Recommended: Atlas Essaouira Riad Resort (Riad Resort) or similar
Alternative Options:
- Riad Mimouna (Riad) or similar
Luxury UpgradeLe Médina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa – MGallery (5-Star Spa Hotel) or similar
Luxury UpgradeL’Heure Bleue Palais (5-Star Luxury Palais) or similar
Casablanca — 1 Night
Primary Recommended: Idou Anfa Hotel (4-Star Hotel) or similar
Alternative Options:
- Courtyard by Marriott Casablanca Downtown (4-Star Hotel) or similar
Luxury UpgradeFour Seasons Hotel Casablanca (5-Star Oceanfront Resort) or similar
Luxury UpgradeRoyal Mansour Casablanca (5-Star Art Deco Luxury Hotel) or similar
Luxury UpgradeHôtel Particulier Le Doge – Relais & Châteaux (Boutique Hotel) or similar
Airfare Options
Air & Land — Oussaden Air & Tours can arrange international airfare together with your complete Morocco tour package. Air arrangements may include Royal Air Maroc, the national airline of Morocco, depending on departure city, travel date, schedule, fare and availability.
Land Only — Using airline miles, credit-card points, an award ticket or another airline? Choose our Land Only option and arrange your own international airfare.
Single Supplement: +$850.
Please coordinate independently arranged flights with Oussaden Air & Tours before ticketing to ensure your arrival and departure times work with the tour and transfer arrangements.
Good to Know
The order of sightseeing may occasionally be adjusted due to local conditions, monument opening hours, holidays, weather, traffic or operational requirements.
Certain monuments, museums and religious sites may have restricted access or modified opening hours. When necessary, an appropriate alternative may be arranged.
Optional activities and specific inclusions may vary according to the selected departure.
Oussaden Air & Tours reserves the right to make necessary operational adjustments while maintaining the overall quality and content of your Grand Morocco Odyssey.
