2027 November-December | Imperial Cities & Sahara Escape: A 10 Day MOROCCO JOURNEY
Discover Morocco through a beautifully curated journey of refined experiences, timeless heritage, and extraordinary landscapes. From the cosmopolitan charm of Casablanca and the royal elegance of Rabat to the ancient streets of Fes, experience Morocco’s imperial cities, remarkable architecture, vibrant craftsmanship, and celebrated culinary traditions.
Journey beyond the cities into the spectacular Atlas Mountains and across the changing landscapes of southern Morocco, arriving at the golden dunes of the Sahara. Savour a private wine experience at Château Roslane, explore ancient Roman ruins, discover traditional desert life, enjoy a camel trek across the dunes, and experience the warmth of local hospitality through authentic food and cultural encounters.
Continue through the dramatic Todra Gorge, Rose Valley, and cinematic landscapes of Ouarzazate and Ait Ben-Haddou before arriving in Marrakech. Here, elegant palaces, historic gardens, bustling souks, traditional artisans, Moroccan cuisine, and the atmospheric Jemaa el-Fna create a fitting finale to your journey.
With time to relax and explore at your own pace, together with optional experiences such as a sunrise hot air balloon flight, traditional Moroccan hammam, cooking class, artisan workshop, or bespoke perfume-making experience, this is an invitation to experience Morocco with comfort, character, and a sense of discovery.
A carefully curated journey where imperial grandeur, desert horizons, exquisite flavours, and authentic Moroccan hospitality come together to create an unforgettable luxurious escape.
Rabat
Rabat and its twin city, Sale, overlook the Atlantic Ocean from their location at the mouth of the Bouregreg River. This enchanting city serves as Morocco’s capital and features fascinating Islamic and French-colonial architecture. With a rich historical and cultural heritage, a long coastline with beautiful rocky and sandy beaches, an ecologically diverse countryside, wonderful hiking trails and a vibrant city centre with lush, green parks, the city is a popular destination for travellers. Explore the city on foot, relax on the unspoilt beaches and visit the captivating 12th-century seaside kasbah of Udayas.
Fes
Morocco’s second-largest city and the country’s former capital, Fes (Fez) is an exotic mix of Arabic architecture, ancient alleyways calls to prayer and colourful markets; all mixed in with a good dose of modern culture. Home to the venerated Karaouine Mosque, which dates back to 859 AD and incorporates an Islamic university, and to the country’s most hallowed shrine, the Zaouia Moulay Idriss II; Fes is regarded as the spiritual seat of Morocco. Music lovers should try to synchronise their trips with the annual Festival of Sacred Music, one of the highlights of the city’s cultural calendar showcasing diverse performances of spiritual and religious music; while those with a penchant for shopping can browse the mesmerizing colourful markets selling an exquisite array of silver, leather and other handicrafts up for grabs.
Erg Chebbi Desert
Situated in the vast desert region of Saharan Morocco, dividing Morocco and Algeria, Erg Chebbi is one of two Moroccan ‘ergs’, which are a sea of dunes. What it lacks in size – compared to the deserts of Algeria, Libya and Namibia – it makes up for in its extraordinarily scenic golden landscape, which changes colours dramatically at sunset. The dunes of Erg Chebbi span over 30 kilometres and rise up to 160 metres. From Merzouga, the tourist centre, take a camel trip into the wild; enjoy quad biking; or stay overnight in a desert oasis called a Moroccan bivouac.
Merzouga
Situated on the edge of the Sahara Desert, close to the Algerian border, the small Moroccan village of Merzouga serves as the gateway to the Erg Chebbi, an expanse of impressive dune fields. The area offers a fantastic selection of activities including camel safaris through the desert; magical sunrise or sunset viewing over the rolling dunes; traditional Moroccan culture experiences in the heart of the village; and visits to the seasonal salt lake of Dayet Srji, inhabited by an array of desert and migratory birds. Don’t miss the golden 150-metre-tall Grande Dune de Merzouga, known to be the tallest dune of the Erg Chebbi.
Ouarzazate
At the intersection of the Dades and Draa Valley lies the relaxed Moroccan town of Ouarzazate. Surrounded by some unbelievably picturesque terrain, the town is characterised by the red-glowing kasbah at Ait Ben Haddou, the snowcapped High Atlas Mountains, and the spectacular Sahara Desert with its rolling dunes, vast canyons and deep gorges. These exotic backdrops have served as the location for a slew of Hollywood movies which have turned this once sleepy town into Morocco’s version of Hollywood. The town is a popular stopover point for tourists on their way to the Sahara. Its palm-fringed boulevards are lined with grand palaces, bustling souks, old adobe buildings and film studios. It’s an ideal location for hanging out at one of the many charming cafés, sampling some delicious local Moroccan cuisine and perhaps even spotting one of the many celebrities who frequent this fascinating North African city.
Marrakesh
Situated to the north of the foothills of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains and fringing the famed Sahara, the bustling UNESCO-listed city of Marrakesh is an enchanting travel destination. Marrakesh is also home to the largest traditional Berber market in Morocco and one of the busiest squares in the world, known as Djemaa el Fna. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit this square in the evening as it transforms into an enormous, open-air restaurant, and browse through exquisite carpets, spices and a myriad of other items. Art, design and architecture enthusiasts flock to the city to see its incredible artisan achievements, so beautifully expressed at the glorious Bahia Palace, Dar Si Said and Saadian Tombs, as well as at several museums. The other-worldly Jardin Majorelle is also unmissable.
FOR GROUND PORTIONS ONLY: (No flights included in the below pricing) MOROCCO
US$6,330.00 per person sharing on double occupancy
US$8,400.00 per person single
PLEASE NOTE:
The above pricing is subject to change should there be a significant change in the exchange rate. The above pricing is based on a minimum of 12 travelers in the group and is subject to change should the group size be less or more than 12 travelers. The above pricing is based on 2027 rates and valid to travel in November 2027.
IMPORTANT NOTES: Your passport must be valid for more than 6 months past the end of your trip and must have 2 blank pages available per country for travel to Africa. You must carry with you the credit card used to purchase your flights when you travel to Africa.
A NOTE ON FLIGHTS: No scheduled flights are included in the above quoted ground pricing.
INTRA-AFRICA FLIGHTS Ntaba African Safaris can assist in securing the scheduled Intra-Africa flights needed for this itinerary. A one-time non-refundable service fee of $50.00 per person will be applied for the Intra-Africa flight booking.
INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS Ntaba African Safaris has partnered with Destinations Unlimited who can assist you with your International flight booking to Africa. To take advantage of this valuable service, please complete the following link to share your information with Destinations Unlimited.
An $80 fulfillment fee per ticket will be applied at the time of ticketing. This Fee Provides
Coordination with the Ntaba Safari team to ensure arrival/departure parameters are met
Continued reservation monitoring for schedule or equipment changes
Communication to your Ntaba Safari team for streamlined on-site support
Two (2) calls, from you the traveler, to the after-hours emergency team in the event assistance is needed outside of regular business hours.
PLEASE NOTE:
The above pricing is subject to change should there be a significant change in the exchange rate.
The above pricing is based on a minimum of 12 travelers in the group and is subject to change should the group size be less or more than 12 travelers.
The above pricing is based on 2027 rates and valid to travel in November 2027.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Your passport must be valid for more than 6 months past the end of your trip and must have 2 blank pages available per country for travel to Africa.
You must carry with you the credit card used to purchase your flights when you travel to Africa.
Price Includes
A Ntaba guide traveling with the group throughout the entire itinerary
Accommodation as per itinerary
Meals as per itinerary (B=Breakfast/L=Lunch/D=Dinner)
Entrance fees as per activities on itinerary
Activities as per itinerary
Transfers and ground transportation mentioned in the itinerary
Price Excludes
All airline tickets and applicable airport fees and taxes – WILL BE QUOTED SEPARATELY!
Extra Entrance fees to tourist attractions, activities or attractions not mentioned in the itinerary
Any other tours or tourist entrance fees not mentioned in the itinerary
Extra transport or transfers, taxi fares, after hours’ transport
Extra optional activities
Personal, Medical and Travel Insurance
Individual Tips or gratuities
All costs of a personal nature: Telephone calls, bar bills, drinks, room service, laundry, refreshments, snacks, curios, gifts, etc. unless otherwise stated as included in the daily itinerary
All levy/fee increases (Conservation, Bed, gate etc..) Ntaba reserves the right to pass along these increases from quoted costs if they occur
Any unforeseen increases in taxes, conservation fees or park fees
Baggage handling
A NOTE ON FLIGHTS: No scheduled flights are included in the above quoted ground pricing.
INTRA-AFRICA FLIGHTS Ntaba African Safaris can assist in securing the scheduled Intra-Africa flights needed for this itinerary. A one-time non-refundable service fee of $50.00 per person will be applied for the Intra-Africa flight booking.
INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS Ntaba African Safaris has partnered with Destinations Unlimited who can assist you with your International flight booking to Africa. To take advantage of this valuable service, please complete the following link to share your information with Destinations Unlimited.
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N’Taba designed and arranged our 2+ week African adventure They did a wonderful job of juxtaposing city stays with African safaris. We began our journey in Johannesburg. We did a city tour and then spent some time at the Apartheid museum We left Johannesburg with an understanding and appreciation of the history and culture of South Africa. We then flew to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe and had checked into Old Drift Lodge which was a 5 star tented game lodge on the Zimbaze river. Excellent food and accommodations, morning and evening game drives, sunrise and sunset cruises on the river as well as an early morning hike at Victoria Falls (breathless) and lunch overlooking the falls. We then flew to Cape Town and stayed three nights at the waterfront. Great city tour by Des who was knowledgeable and passionate and we developed a more in depth understanding of the history, culture and past and present politics. A visit to a penguin colony was something we always wanted to do and it did not disappoint! Spent a day in the wine country (Stellenbosch) exploring (and tasting) at beautiful vineyards. A memorable lunch at one of the vineyards was included. We then flew to Sabi Sands preserve and spent four glorious days at Savannah Lodge. We thought we had experienced a safari at Victoria Falls but the safari in Sabi Sands was another level. The Lodge was a level of expertise and luxury never imagined and the game drives unbelievable. We were paired with the same Ranger and Tracker (Derek and Kelley) for all four days (8 game drives). We thought each drive could not be surpassed. Until the next one! We saw the big five (elephants, buffalos, rhinos, leopards and lions) on a daily basis and were able to see elephants, lions and rhinos nursing!
Everything was seamless. All flights and transports on time as scheduled. Communication on WhatsApp as necessary. The itinerary, the travel schedule and their choice of lodging were impeccable. We had the time of our life! We thought that this was a trip of a lifetime but we are already talking about another trip to Africa. And we would certainly have N’Taba arrange and schedule it.
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Heather Froslid
25 May 2025
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Thank you for making this once in a lifetime trip more than we hopped for!
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Ann Morin
29 April 2025
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Ntaba was wonderful to work with, they helped me plan a custom private tour for my clients who were thrilled with the results. I was especially impressed when things went wrong, the client accidentally left her passport on the transfer vehicle when arriving in South Africa at 11:30pm. I was able to get a hold of team members at Ntaba and within 12 hours she had it back in her possession! That is a great support system you can count on!
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Mari Fecke
22 April 2025
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As a travel advisor, I’ve worked with Ntaba African Safaris to plan several safaris for my clients, and I can’t recommend them highly enough. Their professionalism and organization are top-notch—every itinerary is thoughtfully designed, and logistics are always seamless.
The team is incredibly responsive and always available to answer questions or jump on a Zoom call, which makes the planning process smooth and stress-free. My clients consistently rave about their experiences, describing their safaris as “the trip of a lifetime.” The overwhelmingly positive feedback and repeat bookings speak volumes.
If you want a safari planning partner who is reliable, communicative, and truly cares about delivering exceptional experiences, Ntaba is the best choice!
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Joseph Hill
22 April 2025
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Ntaba knows how to take you to Africa because they are natives to South Africa. Their passion for Africa shines through, not just because it's their business, but because it's their home. You can tell the owners and the guides have a true passion for sharing their home with others. They've established incredible relationships with the local businesses, tour vendors, and locals to the point, it seemed everywhere we went, our group leader was greeted with either a big smile, a hug, handshake or all of the above. I felt we were in good hands because of this. I would trust them with my Africa travel any day because it's their home and because of the incredible network of relationships they've established in each of their destinations.
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Sandy Gateau
20 April 2025
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Best trip ever. The service was wonderful and the guides and trackers did a fantastic job finding the big five and so many others. Highly recommend and would love to visit again.
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Rebecca Bailey
18 April 2025
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We had an amazing time in South Africa and Zimbabwe with Ntaba African Safaris. The itinerary was well planned in that it offered a variety of experiences in each place, and the time we had in each place was ample enough to enjoy each experience. Visiting Africa has been a lifeline bucket list item and I am so thankful to Ntaba for making it a truly amazing experience.
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toni mcintyre
18 April 2025
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Stella and her staff were absolutely fantastic in arranging our first African Safari. Their attention to detail was superb and our resulting experience was even better. Starting in Johannesburg with a wonderful boutique hotel then on to Victoria Falls, Savute Safari Lodge, Camp Okavango, then Camp Moremi, our memories will last a lifetime. Each step was carefully orchestrated with each Camp’s staffs fully briefed and prepared for our arrival. We saw tons of animals and made lifelong friends with other travelers from around the world. Great experience. I would encourage everyone to go at least once and ANTABA African Safaris is a great provider. Jim & Toni McIntyre
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Laura Clawson
16 April 2025
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The itinerary, the local guides, the wildlife, and the amazing new friends made, were all fantastic. The experiences were positively life changing. The sunrises and sunsets were stunning. My daughter and I experienced what we know was the trip of lifetime, and we are grateful. If you are thinking about a trip to Africa, stop thinking and do it!
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sylvia galainena
16 April 2025
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Amazing experience, amazing guides! Life changing, surpassed anything I imagined and I have spent a life time dreaming of going to Africa! Thank you Des, Ntaba and Jeannie for making a dream come true! And to my African explorers that made it so special.
Welcome to Morocco! Upon arrival at Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport, meet your driver and begin your Moroccan journey. Head into downtown Casablanca to visit the iconic Hassan II Mosque, the largest mosque in Morocco, with a guided tour of its impressive prayer hall and ablution area.
Continue to Rick’s Café for lunch before transferring to Rabat, Morocco’s capital city. Arrive at The Tour Hassan Palace and check in for a one-night stay with breakfast included.
Enjoy a welcome dinner at the hotel and meet your fellow travelers.
Day 2: Fes Thu. 25 Nov 2027
After breakfast, check out and depart with your driver to visit the iconic Hassan Tower, an unfinished 12th-century minaret commissioned by Abu Yusuf Yaqub al-Mansur, followed by the Mohammed V Mausoleum, a masterpiece of Alaouite architecture and the final resting place of Morocco’s royal family members.
Continue to Meknes, one of Morocco’s four Imperial Cities, with a scenic drive of approximately 2.5 hours. Enjoy a guided wine tour and tasting at Château Roslane, exploring its vineyards and cellars before a refined lunch at the boutique hotel, paired with a selection of Moroccan red, white, and rosé wines.
After lunch, visit the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis before continuing to Fes, Morocco’s oldest imperial city. Arrive at La Maison Bleue and check in for a two-night stay on a bed and breakfast basis. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 3: Fes Fri. 26 Nov 2027
After breakfast, meet with your guide for a city tour of Fes. You can begin your tour at the Royal Palace.
Visit the Royal Palace, admire its iconic golden gates, and continue to the historic Mellah (Jewish Quarter). Next, enjoy panoramic views over the city from Borj Sud, before visiting a traditional pottery co-op to learn about Fes’ renowned ceramic craftsmanship.
Continue to Al-Quaraouiyine University, where you can admire the beautiful courtyard of the world’s oldest continuously operating degree-granting university. Explore the vibrant Fes Medina, wandering its winding alleys, traditional handicraft workshops, silk weavers, and famous leather tanneries, where donkeys still transport goods through the car-free streets.
Enjoy a traditional lunch at one of the medina’s historic restaurants, renowned for its authentic Moroccan tajines, before concluding the day with dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 4: Erg Chebbi Desert Sat. 27 Nov 2027
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and depart for the Sahara Desert. Stop in Ifrane, the charming “Swiss Village,” for a coffee break before continuing to the cedar forests near Azrou, where you may spot wild Barbary macaques.
Travel through the spectacular Atlas Mountains, enjoying breathtaking scenery, then pass through the lush Errachidia Valley with its date palms and almond trees.
Enjoy lunch en route at a local restaurant before arriving in Merzouga in the evening. Check in at Riad Madu for 1 night on a Bed & Breakfast basis, with dinner included, and relax as the golden dunes of the Sahara welcome you.
Day 5: Merzouga Sun. 28 Nov 2027
After breakfast, check out and spend the day exploring the Sahara region, where timeless landscapes and traditional ways of life offer a unique glimpse into Morocco’s desert heritage.
Visit a local oasis to learn about the ancient irrigation system still in use and stroll through the fertile family-owned gardens. Enjoy lunch in a local home featuring medfouna, a traditional specialty baked in a clay oven. Later, meet your camels for a trek across the dunes to your desert camp, with opportunities to capture memorable photos along the way. Upon arrival at Madu Camp, enjoy a welcome glass of Moroccan mint tea. Check in for a 1-night stay on a Bed & Breakfast basis, followed by dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 6: Ouarzazate Mon. 29 Nov 2027
After breakfast and check-out, set off on an exciting SUV excursion into the Sahara Desert, driving across towering golden dunes and stopping to admire the vast desert scenery. Visit a Gnawa village to experience their hypnotic traditional music, an important cultural heritage that has influenced Moroccan music for generations. Search for ancient marine fossils hidden beneath the desert sands, a reminder that the Sahara was once covered by the sea, before rejoining your driver and continuing west.
Meet with your private driver, and begin the your journey west. Stop in Tinerhir to admire the dramatic Todra Gorge, where a river has carved towering cliffs through the red rock landscape. Continue through Kalaat M’Gouna, the Rose Valley, renowned for its fragrant rose water, rose oil, and other rose-based products. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant en route before arriving in Ouarzazate, known as “Moroccan Hollywood” for its famous film studios and iconic movie locations. Check into your room at Kasbah Tamsna for 1 night on Bed & Breakfast basis. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 7: Marrakesh Tue. 30 Nov 2027
After breakfast and check-out, meet your private guide for a tour of Ouarzazate. Visit the historic Kasbah Taourirt and the famous Atlas Film Studios before continuing to Ait Ben-Haddou, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed ksar.
Explore its ancient mud-brick alleys and kasbahs while learning about its role as a historic caravan stop and iconic filming location for movies such as Gladiator, The Mummy, The Jewel of the Nile, Kingdom of Heaven, and the series Game of Thrones. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before traveling through the spectacular High Atlas Mountains via the winding Tizi n’Tichka Pass to Marrakesh.
En route, you may stop at a women’s argan oil cooperative to see how traditional argan oil is extracted by hand. In the evening, join a private guide for a street food tour through the Marrakesh medina, sampling local favorites including baghrir, sfeng, briwat, olives, Moroccan cookies, and ending in Jemaa el-Fna with specialties such as tanjia, snails in savory broth, fresh orange juice, and the traditional sweet zmita. Check into suite at Es Saadi Marrakesh Resort for 3 nights on Bed & Breakfast basis.
Day 8: Marrakesh Wed. 1 Dec 2027
After breakfast, tour Marrakesh with your private guide, exploring the city’s rich cultural and historical heritage. Begin at Dar El Bacha and the Museum of Confluences, where Berber, Arab, and Jewish artifacts showcase Morocco’s diverse history. While there, enjoy a coffee tasting in the palace’s renowned coffee room.
Continue to the iconic Koutoubia Minaret, the tallest landmark in Marrakesh and part of the city’s largest mosque, dating back to the 12th century. Then stroll to Jemaa el Fna, the UNESCO-listed main square, now alive with performers, merchants, and bustling market stalls.
Explore the surrounding souks, visiting traditional workshops such as shoemakers and bakers, and stop at a vibrant spice market to learn about the medicinal uses of Morocco’s herbs and spices. Enjoy lunch and dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 9: Marrakesh Thu. 2 Dec 2027
After breakfast enjoy leisure time discovering Marrakesh at your own pace. For an unforgettable adventure, consider a sunrise hot air balloon flight over the desert landscapes surrounding Marrakesh. Take in spectacular views of Berber villages and the Atlas Mountains before enjoying a traditional Berber breakfast. Explore the Yves Saint Laurent Museum, the Berber Museum, and the tranquil Majorelle Garden for a glimpse into Morocco’s rich artistic and cultural heritage. Unwind with a traditional Moroccan hammam, or immerse yourself in local traditions with a cooking class, artisan workshop, or bespoke perfume-making experience. (All activities mentioned is optional an at an additional cost).
Wind down your trip with a final dinner to celebrate your adventure.
Day 10:End of Itinerary Fri. 3 Dec 2027
Enjoy breakfast and check out. As your journey has come to an end, your driver will take you to the airport to catch your departure flight.
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