Travel details
USD 4,033
/ per person
Note: The displayed price is a reference price converted from the local price using our exchange rate at the time this plan was proposed.
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Duration |
Departure in 2026/12 | 9 days |
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Participants |
2 person(s)（Adults 2 person(s)、Children 0 person(s)） |
Travel story
Passing through the blue town and the maze, to the Sahara.
See out the year with the sunset, and wait for the first sunrise on the sand dunes.
The new year begins from a golden horizon.
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This is a New Year’s tour around Morocco visiting the blue town of Chefchaouen and the maze city of Fez, crossing the Atlas Mountains toward the Sahara Desert. On New Year’s Eve you ride a camel across dunes dyed by the sunset and stay at a desert camp. On New Year’s Day you greet the first sunrise on a vast dune wrapped in silence, then follow varied landscapes via Todra Gorge and Ait Ben Haddou to the red city of Marrakech.
Signature points
From the blue town to the maze city, tracing Morocco by color
In Chefchaouen, stroll through a magical old town woven from blue-painted buildings and alleys. In Fez, enter the medina with over a thousand years of history and visit the royal palace gate, the Jewish quarter, Al-Qarawiyyin University, and traditional leather tanneries. The serene blue town and the lively maze of the ancient capital each reveal different faces of Morocco.
See out the year with the sunset and greet the first sunrise on the dunes
On New Year’s Eve you cross the Atlas Mountains and the Ziz Valley to the Merzouga Sahara. Ride a camel across the great dunes dyed by the sunset and spend the last night of the year at a desert camp. On New Year’s Day, enjoy a special moment unique to the season as you watch the dunes gradually turn golden in silence and greet the first sunrise.
Spectacular road to the red ancient city past gorges and fortresses
After leaving the Sahara, explore the Todra Gorge with its towering rock walls and drive through the Dades Valley. Visit Ait Ben Haddou, once a thriving hub of Saharan trade, then cross the Tizi n'Tichka Pass at 2,260 meters to Marrakech. As you travel, the scenery changes, letting you experience the grand scale of Morocco’s landscapes.
Other plans at this destination
Itinerary
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Morocco - Casablanca
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Private car transfer
A driver will meet you at Mohammed V International Airport and transfer you to Casablanca city.
[Driving time: approx. 1 hour]
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Sofitel Casablanca Tour Blanche
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Breakfast
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Private car transfer
Transfer to Chefchaouen.
[Driving time: approx. 5 hours / Total time: approx. 6.5 hours (including travel and lunch break)]
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Morocco - Chaouen
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Chefchaouen sightseeing
The town's name comes from the two peaks that rise above the hill and means 'two horns'. The medina is known as the 'blue city' because buildings and streets are painted blue, and its magical scenery attracts many visitors.
During the stroll you can enjoy bazaars lined with colorful fabrics, pottery, and handwoven rugs, and interacting with locals is another charm. Everywhere is photogenic, and in a quiet, peaceful atmosphere this is a special place to encounter another side of Morocco. Visit the kasbah, a 15th-century fortress, and Plaza Uta el-Hammam, and view the town from the white Spanish Mosque. (about 3 hours)
[English Guide]
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Lina Ryad & Spa
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Breakfast
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Free time
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Private car transfer
After lunch, transfer to Fes.
[Driving time: approx. 4 hours (including stops)]
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Morocco - Fes
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Fes Heritage Boutique Hotel
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Breakfast
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Fes sightseeing
Fes is Morocco's oldest imperial city and one of its most interesting and stimulating places. It has a medina preserved in the most complete form in the Arab world, and has remained largely unchanged since its founding over 1,000 years ago. Considered the cultural capital, Fes consists of three areas: Fes el-Bali (the old medina), Fes el-Jdid (the new city), and the modern Ville Nouvelle influenced by the French colonial period.
Walking the alleys of the old medina, you will visit culturally and historically interesting sites such as the Royal Palace gates, the Jewish quarter, the University of al-Qarawiyyin, the tanneries, and the mausoleum of Moulay Idriss. (about 3 hours)
[English Guide]
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Fes Heritage Boutique Hotel
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Breakfast
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Private car transfer
Head to the Merzouga Sahara desert.
Experience the landscapes of the Middle Atlas and High Atlas mountains, and stop at Morocco's largest and most famous cedar forest, Azrou. There is an area with wild monkeys where you will take a short break, and if monkeys are present you can feed them.
[Driving time: approx. 7 hours / Total time: approx. 9 hours
(including Middle and High Atlas scenery, Azrou short break, lunch, and Ziz Valley break)]
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Lunch
Meal cost payable locally
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Private car transfer
Continue driving along the Ziz Valley and stop at a viewpoint for photos.
Pass through Erfoud and Rissani en route to Merzouga.
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Morocco - Merzouga
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Camel trekking & sunset viewing
Upon arrival in Merzouga, ride a camel in the Sahara Desert and head to the camp.
Enjoy the sunset during the camel trek. (about 1 hour)
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Sahara Desert Luxury Camp
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Dinner
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
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Sunrise Viewing
On the first morning of the new year, greet the first sunrise on the large sand dunes of the Sahara near Merzouga. The silent desert is illuminated by the morning sun, and you can watch the colors and expressions of the dunes change moment by moment. It is a special experience to welcome the beginning of a new year along with the majestic desert scenery.
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Breakfast
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You can choose to return from the camp by camel or by 4x4. (If returning by camel: 9:00; if using a 4WD: 9:30)
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Private Vehicle Transfer
We head to Todra Gorge.
[Driving time: approx. 5.5–6 hours / Total time: approx. 7.5 hours
(includes Todra Gorge walk & lunch + Dades Gorge drive and photo stops)]
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(Not included)
Lunch
Meal costs are payable locally.
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Morocco - Todra Gorge
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Todra Gorge
Arrive at Todra Gorge, which is 300 meters (984 feet) deep. Explore the gorge or spend a relaxing time in the cool, shallow waters of the Todra River.
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Private Vehicle Transfer
Drive through the grand Dades Gorge, formed by erosion from the Dades River at the foot of the Atlas Mountains. Head to Boumalne Dades.
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Morocco - Boumalne Dades
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Riad Canyon dades guest house
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Dinner
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：× DIN：⚪︎
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Breakfast
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Private Vehicle Transfer
Head toward Marrakech. En route, take a short break at Skoura or Kelaa M'Gouna.
[Driving time: approx. 6.5–7 hours / Total time: approx. 9.5 hours
(includes Ait Ben Haddou tour & lunch, Tizi n'Tichka pass stops)]
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Morocco - Ait Ben Haddou
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Ait Ben Haddou
This UNESCO World Heritage site is believed to have been built around the 11th century and was an important hub on the Sahara trade routes connecting Marrakech, Ouarzazate, and the southern desert.
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(Not included)
Lunch
Meal costs are payable locally.
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Private Vehicle Transfer
Take a short break at Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2260 m). You can stop for photos and visit an argan oil workshop.
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Morocco - Marrakesh
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Riad Dar Anika
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Breakfast
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Marrakech Sightseeing
Marrakech is one of Morocco’s four imperial cities, known as the "Red City." Built in the 11th century, it is characterized by red earthen walls and buildings, and centered on the lively Jemaa el-Fnaa square, with a maze-like medina and colorful souks. The city, where tradition and modernity blend, is Morocco’s most popular tourist destination. (About 3 hours)
[English Guide]
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Kenzi Rose Garden....
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Breakfast
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Private Vehicle Transfer
We will drive you to Marrakech Menara Airport according to your flight time.
[Driving time: approx. 30 minutes]
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Morocco - Casablanca
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Private car transfer
A driver will meet you at Mohammed V International Airport and transfer you to Casablanca city.
[Driving time: approx. 1 hour]
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Sofitel Casablanca Tour Blanche
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Breakfast
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Private car transfer
Transfer to Chefchaouen.
[Driving time: approx. 5 hours / Total time: approx. 6.5 hours (including travel and lunch break)]
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Morocco - Chaouen
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Chefchaouen sightseeing
The town's name comes from the two peaks that rise above the hill and means 'two horns'. The medina is known as the 'blue city' because buildings and streets are painted blue, and its magical scenery attracts many visitors.
During the stroll you can enjoy bazaars lined with colorful fabrics, pottery, and handwoven rugs, and interacting with locals is another charm. Everywhere is photogenic, and in a quiet, peaceful atmosphere this is a special place to encounter another side of Morocco. Visit the kasbah, a 15th-century fortress, and Plaza Uta el-Hammam, and view the town from the white Spanish Mosque. (about 3 hours)
[English Guide]
-
Lina Ryad & Spa
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Breakfast
-
Free time
-
Private car transfer
After lunch, transfer to Fes.
[Driving time: approx. 4 hours (including stops)]
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Morocco - Fes
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Fes Heritage Boutique Hotel
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Breakfast
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Fes sightseeing
Fes is Morocco's oldest imperial city and one of its most interesting and stimulating places. It has a medina preserved in the most complete form in the Arab world, and has remained largely unchanged since its founding over 1,000 years ago. Considered the cultural capital, Fes consists of three areas: Fes el-Bali (the old medina), Fes el-Jdid (the new city), and the modern Ville Nouvelle influenced by the French colonial period.
Walking the alleys of the old medina, you will visit culturally and historically interesting sites such as the Royal Palace gates, the Jewish quarter, the University of al-Qarawiyyin, the tanneries, and the mausoleum of Moulay Idriss. (about 3 hours)
[English Guide]
-
Fes Heritage Boutique Hotel
-
Breakfast
-
Private car transfer
Head to the Merzouga Sahara desert.
Experience the landscapes of the Middle Atlas and High Atlas mountains, and stop at Morocco's largest and most famous cedar forest, Azrou. There is an area with wild monkeys where you will take a short break, and if monkeys are present you can feed them.
[Driving time: approx. 7 hours / Total time: approx. 9 hours
(including Middle and High Atlas scenery, Azrou short break, lunch, and Ziz Valley break)]
-
Lunch
Meal cost payable locally
-
Private car transfer
Continue driving along the Ziz Valley and stop at a viewpoint for photos.
Pass through Erfoud and Rissani en route to Merzouga.
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Morocco - Merzouga
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Camel trekking & sunset viewing
Upon arrival in Merzouga, ride a camel in the Sahara Desert and head to the camp.
Enjoy the sunset during the camel trek. (about 1 hour)
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Sahara Desert Luxury Camp
-
Dinner
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
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Sunrise Viewing
On the first morning of the new year, greet the first sunrise on the large sand dunes of the Sahara near Merzouga. The silent desert is illuminated by the morning sun, and you can watch the colors and expressions of the dunes change moment by moment. It is a special experience to welcome the beginning of a new year along with the majestic desert scenery.
-
Breakfast
-
You can choose to return from the camp by camel or by 4x4. (If returning by camel: 9:00; if using a 4WD: 9:30)
-
Private Vehicle Transfer
We head to Todra Gorge.
[Driving time: approx. 5.5–6 hours / Total time: approx. 7.5 hours
(includes Todra Gorge walk & lunch + Dades Gorge drive and photo stops)]
-
(Not included)
Lunch
Meal costs are payable locally.
-
Morocco - Todra Gorge
-
Todra Gorge
Arrive at Todra Gorge, which is 300 meters (984 feet) deep. Explore the gorge or spend a relaxing time in the cool, shallow waters of the Todra River.
-
Private Vehicle Transfer
Drive through the grand Dades Gorge, formed by erosion from the Dades River at the foot of the Atlas Mountains. Head to Boumalne Dades.
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Morocco - Boumalne Dades
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Riad Canyon dades guest house
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Dinner
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：× DIN：⚪︎
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Breakfast
-
Private Vehicle Transfer
Head toward Marrakech. En route, take a short break at Skoura or Kelaa M'Gouna.
[Driving time: approx. 6.5–7 hours / Total time: approx. 9.5 hours
(includes Ait Ben Haddou tour & lunch, Tizi n'Tichka pass stops)]
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Morocco - Ait Ben Haddou
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Ait Ben Haddou
This UNESCO World Heritage site is believed to have been built around the 11th century and was an important hub on the Sahara trade routes connecting Marrakech, Ouarzazate, and the southern desert.
-
(Not included)
Lunch
Meal costs are payable locally.
-
Private Vehicle Transfer
Take a short break at Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2260 m). You can stop for photos and visit an argan oil workshop.
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Morocco - Marrakesh
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Riad Dar Anika
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Breakfast
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Marrakech Sightseeing
Marrakech is one of Morocco’s four imperial cities, known as the "Red City." Built in the 11th century, it is characterized by red earthen walls and buildings, and centered on the lively Jemaa el-Fnaa square, with a maze-like medina and colorful souks. The city, where tradition and modernity blend, is Morocco’s most popular tourist destination. (About 3 hours)
[English Guide]
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Kenzi Rose Garden....
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Breakfast
-
Private Vehicle Transfer
We will drive you to Marrakech Menara Airport according to your flight time.
[Driving time: approx. 30 minutes]
Price Includes / excludes
Accommodation
As stated in the itinerary
Car
As stated in the itinerary (Toyota Prado or equivalent class)
Other transp
Camel trekking
Guide / Assistant
Chefchaouen local guide (English or Japanese, 3h), Fes local guide (English or Japanese, 3h), Marrakech local guide (English or Japanese, 3h)
Meal
B/F：8 LUN：0 DIN：2
As stated in the itinerary
Excludes (Others)
Meals not listed in the itinerary, beverages, entrance fees to sightseeing facilities, tips, travel insurance
Accommodation list
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Casablanca
Sofitel Casablanca Tour Blanche
2person(s) 1rooms
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| 2 |
Chefchaouen
Lina Ryad & Spa
2person(s) 1rooms
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| 3 |
Fez
Fes Heritage Boutique Hotel
2person(s) 1rooms
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| 4 |
Merzouga
Sahara Desert Luxury Camp
2person(s) 1rooms
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| 5 |
Boumalne Dades
Riad Canyon dades guest house
2person(s) 1rooms
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| 6 |
Marrakesh
Riad Dar Anika
2person(s) 1rooms
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| 7 |
Marrakesh
Kenzi Rose Garden....
2person(s) 1rooms
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