Morocco

Off the Beaten Path in Morocco

Eleven nights that add two unhurried days on the Mediterranean at Tamuda Bay to the standard Marrakech-to-Sahara loop.

11 Nights / 12 DaysDuration
7Cities

Most Morocco itineraries end where they began , back in Marrakech or Casablanca once the desert loop closes, with the coast left out entirely. This one adds two nights at Tamuda Bay, a stretch of Mediterranean coastline near Tangier that rarely makes it onto a first Morocco trip, between the Fez medina and the flight home.

This is one of the Morocco itineraries we've planned for a group before , eleven nights, twelve days across Marrakech, Ouarzazate, the Sahara at Merzouga, Fez, Tamuda Bay and Casablanca, built for four adults travelling together over the New Year. It's shared here to show what an off-the-beaten-path route through Morocco could look like. A version built around your own group's size, pace, and dates would look a little different , and that's the point.

Why This Trip

Why Go Past the Kasbahs to Morocco's Coast

Why Go Past the Kasbahs to Morocco's Coast

Tamuda Bay sits on the Mediterranean rather than the Atlantic, a different stretch of coastline from the one most Morocco trips glimpse briefly in Casablanca. Two full nights here , one at leisure on arrival, one entirely free , give the trip a stretch with nothing scheduled after nine days of temples, medinas and desert driving.

The rest of the route still covers everything a standard Morocco loop would: Marrakech's palaces and souks, a High Atlas crossing via the Tizi n'Tichka pass, a night in a Sahara desert camp at Merzouga, and Fez's medina , timed here over New Year's, with a mandatory St Sylvester gala dinner marking the year turning over in Fez.

If you asked us: the Tamuda Bay stop earns its place precisely because it isn't a headline destination , it's the two days that let the trip breathe before Rabat and Casablanca close things out.

Holiday Overview

Cities Covered
Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Merzouga (Sahara Desert), Fez, Tamuda Bay, Rabat (en route) & Casablanca
Starting Price
₹3,50,550

per adult on the 5-star hotel option, based on 4 adults travelling together, excluding international airfare (quoted separately at ₹98,250 per adult on Gulf Air)

Best Time to Travel
Late December into early January (New Year in Morocco, cool desert nights)
Experiences Covered
Marrakech city tour (Jardin Majorelle, Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs), High Atlas crossing via Tizi n'Tichka, Sahara Desert camel trek & 4x4 dune tour at Merzouga, Fez medina & tanneries, two leisure days on the Mediterranean at Tamuda Bay, Rabat city tour, Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca

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Trace Your Path

An itinerary designed
for every moment.

Marrakech Day 1–3

The Jardin Majorelle, the Koutoubia Mosque, the Saadian Tombs, the Bahia Palace, the Mellah, and the souks around Jemaa el-Fnaa.

Ouarzazate Day 3–4

The Kasbahs Taourirt and Tiffeltout, with an optional Atlas Film Studios visit.

Merzouga Day 4–6

A drive through the Draa Valley's palm groves to the Sahara at Merzouga, closing with a sunset camel ride into the dunes and dinner at the desert camp.

Fez Day 6–8

The Qaraouiyine and Andalusian Mosques (exterior), the Chouara Tannery, Madrasa Bouanania, and the Nejjarine Fountain.

Tamuda Bay Day 8–10

Two full days on the Mediterranean at Tamuda Bay.

Rabat Day 10

The Kasbah of the Oudayas, Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V.

Casablanca Day 10–12

A half-day tour of the Hassan II Mosque, the Royal Palace exterior, the Old Medina and the Casablanca Corniche.

Day By Day

Morocco Trip Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Casablanca Arrival , Transfer to Marrakech

    A driver meets the group at Casablanca airport for the transfer to Marrakech, with the rest of the day free to settle in.

  2. Day 2

    Marrakech City Tour

    A full day through the Jardin Majorelle, the Berber Museum, the Yves Saint Laurent Museum, the Koutoubia Mosque, the Saadian Tombs, the Bahia Palace, the Mellah, and the souks around Jemaa el-Fnaa , with an optional carriage ride or hammam in the evening.

  3. Day 3

    Marrakech to Ouarzazate Via Tizi n'Tichka

    A drive across the High Atlas Mountains, stopping at the 2,260-metre Tizi n'Tichka pass, then on to Ouarzazate via the Kasbahs Taourirt and Tiffeltout, with an optional Atlas Film Studios visit.

  4. Day 4

    Ouarzazate to Merzouga

    A drive through the Draa Valley's palm groves to the Sahara at Merzouga, closing with a sunset camel ride into the dunes and dinner at the desert camp.

  5. Day 5

    Merzouga Desert 4x4 Tour

    A half-day 4x4 tour of the Erg Chebbi dunes, a visit with Berber nomadic families, a Gnawa music performance at Khamlia, and Lake Merzouga's seasonal waters.

  6. Day 6

    Merzouga to Fez

    An early walk across the dunes for sunrise, a camel ride back to camp, then a drive along the Ziz River and through Midelt and the Middle Atlas Mountains to Fez.

  7. Day 7

    Fez City Tour

    The Qaraouiyine and Andalusian Mosques (exterior), the Chouara Tannery, Madrasa Bouanania, and the Nejjarine Fountain, closing with a New Year's Eve gala dinner at the hotel.

  8. Day 8

    Fez to Tamuda Bay

    A drive to Morocco's Mediterranean coast, with the afternoon free to settle in.

  9. Day 9

    Tamuda Bay at Leisure

    A full free day on the coast , the beach, the hotel's facilities, or simply nowhere to be.

  10. Day 10

    Tamuda Bay to Rabat to Casablanca

    A stop in Rabat for the Kasbah of the Oudayas, Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, with an optional Bouregreg River boat ride, before continuing to Casablanca.

  11. Day 11

    Casablanca City Tour

    A half-day tour of the Hassan II Mosque, the Royal Palace exterior, the Old Medina and the Casablanca Corniche, with the afternoon free.

  12. Day 12

    Departure

    A private transfer to Casablanca airport for the flight home.

What's Included

Experiences Included.

Where You'll Stay

Hotel Stays.

Hotel and desert camp stays across Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Merzouga, Fez, Tamuda Bay and Casablanca, mostly with breakfast (dinner included in Ouarzazate, Merzouga and Fez).

Marrakech: Savoy Le Grand Hotel Marrakech, Deluxe rooms, 2N. Ouarzazate: OZ Palace, Deluxe rooms, 1N. Merzouga: a luxury desert camp, luxury tents, 2N. Fez: Dar Lys , a luxury riad and spa, Deluxe rooms, 2N. Tamuda Bay: Sofitel Tamuda Bay Beach and Spa, Superior rooms, 2N. Casablanca: Marriott City Center, Classic rooms, 2N.

The Fine Print, Handled

What Travenza Holidays
Will Arrange.

Itinerary planning, hotel reservations, a private air-conditioned vehicle with a 4x4 changeover for Merzouga, English-speaking local guides, entrance fees, Morocco visa, and travel support throughout the trip.

Customised by group size, hotel category , this itinerary was quoted at three hotel tiers , travel dates, and pace.

Ready When You Are

Plan Your Off the Beaten Path Holiday to Morocco

A camel ride into the dunes, a New Year's Eve dinner in Fez's medina, two open days on a Mediterranean coastline most Morocco trips never reach , eleven nights gives this route room the standard loop doesn't have.

This is one of the itineraries we've built for a group travelling together before, shared here to show what the trip could look like. A version built for your own group , size, pace, and dates , would look a little different.

Estimated from ₹3,50,550 per adult · All inclusive

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