The Imperial Grand Tour
9 nights · Fes · Sahara · High Atlas · Marrakech
Morocco’s great story in a single, unhurried journey. Begin among the scholars and artisans of medieval Fes, cross cedar forests and the Ziz Valley to the dunes of Erg Chebbi, follow the road of a thousand kasbahs, rest in the High Atlas, and end in the gardens and palaces of Marrakech. Private throughout, and shaped entirely around you.
DURATION
9 nights, 10 days
ROUTE
Fes, Sahara, High Atlas, Marrakech
BEST SEASON
March to May, September to November
IDEAL FOR
A first, complete journey through Morocco
What you will love
Fes medina with a private guide: the artisans’ quarters, tanneries and medersas
Two nights in a secluded desert camp among the Erg Chebbi dunes
The kasbahs of Skoura and the UNESCO-listed village of Aït Ben Haddou
Two quiet nights in a High Atlas retreat, with a walk through Berber villages
Marrakech’s gardens, palaces and ateliers, privately guided
IN PICTURES
Aït Ben Haddou
A High Atlas village
Tea in the riad
Day by day
Day 1
— Arrival in Fes.
Your driver welcomes you at the airport and takes you to a hand-picked riad in the medina. The evening is yours to settle in.
Day 2
— The medina of Fes.
A full day with a private guide through one of the world’s largest medieval cities: workshops, tanneries, and centuries-old schools of learning. Dinner in the riad.
Day 3
— Into the Sahara.
A scenic drive south through the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas and the palm-filled Ziz Valley (about 8 hours with stops). Arrive at the dunes in time for sunset, and settle into your desert camp.
Day 4
— A day in the dunes.
Sunrise over Erg Chebbi, then a day at your own pace: a camel ride, Gnawa music in a nearby village, or simply the silence. Private dinner under the stars.
Day 5
— Gorges and kasbahs.
Through the towering walls of the Todra Gorge and along the road of a thousand kasbahs to the oasis of Skoura. Night in a restored kasbah.
Day 6
— Aït Ben Haddou and the High Atlas.
Explore the fortified village of Aït Ben Haddou, then cross the Tizi n’Tichka pass to a mountain retreat in the High Atlas.
Day 7
— Mountain day.
A gentle guided walk through Berber villages and terraced valleys, lunch with a local family, and an afternoon to rest.
Day 8
— Marrakech.
A short drive to Marrakech and your riad. Afternoon among the gardens of the city.
Day 9
— Marrakech, privately.
The souks, palaces and ateliers with a private guide, then a farewell dinner.
Day 10
— Departure.
Private transfer to the airport.
Mountain air, slow mornings, and nowhere you need to be.
What’s included
private vehicle and driver throughout, 9 nights in hand-picked riads, kasbahs and a desert camp, private guides in Fes and Marrakech, the experiences listed above, airport transfers, and your concierge’s support from first call to departure.
Not included
international flights, travel insurance, meals and drinks not mentioned, and gratuities.
Shaped entirely around you
From US$5,500 per person, based on two travelers sharing. Final price depends on season and your choice of residences.