From its historic towns and rugged mountain ranges to its undulating deserts and empty beaches, Morocco is a country of breathtaking diversity. Your Private Morocco tours can be great and memorable, if you know what to see and what not to miss.
During your luxury private tours in Morocco, you might be meeting designers in Marrakech, riding the Atlantic rollers in Essaouira, exploring the winding blue alleyways of Chefchaouen, or enjoying street food in the medieval medina of Fez. One day, you might be climbing Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa. There are many things to do, but these are a few of the greatest.
Immerse yourself in the medinas of Chefchaouen, Fez, and Marrakech.
The sights, sounds, and fragrances of the legendary Red City of Marrakesh are overwhelming. Its historic medina is a tangle of winding lanes, with the Djemaa El Fna—possibly Africa’s most well-known square—at its center and a nightly circus of singers, storytellers, and snake charmers.
Time seems to have stopped in Fez, the oldest imperial city in Morocco. The largest surviving medieval medina in the world, Fez El Bali, dates back to the eighth century and is a maze of mosques, souqs, and workshops with over 9000 winding lanes to explore.
Charming Chefchaouen, known for its blue-hued medina, is nestled in the verdant folds of the Rif Mountains. Hike the trails of Talassemtane National Park, which features fir tree woods and dazzling waterfalls, after taking in the laid-back pace of life by exploring its cobbled alleys and enjoying a cup of mint tea in an open area.
Planning tip: Spring and fall are the ideal seasons to visit Morocco’s medinas. Winters can be chilly, while summers can grow extremely hot, with highs of above 40°C (104°F) in July and August. You can also take help from the best Morocco private tour company.
Take in the stunning architecture of Casablanca.
During your private Morocco tours, visit the Hassan II Mosque, one of the biggest mosques in the world and accessible to non-Muslims. It is also Casablanca’s most recognizable landmark. With hand-carved stucco, painted wood, and exquisite zellige (mosaic tilework), the imposing prayer hall can accommodate 25,000 attendees, with an additional 80,000 fitting in the courtyards outside.
From the neo-Moorish tiled façade of La Grande Poste to art deco apartment buildings and Place Mohammed V’s ultra-modern Grand Théâtre de Casablanca, which was created by French “starchitect” Christian de Portzamparc, Downtown Casa is an outdoor museum of architecture.
Hiking in Morocco, Africa, a white, blonde tourist girl gazes up at the snow-capped High Atlas mountain peaks, with Jebel Toubkal in the center.
Go on an Atlas Mountain hike
The High Atlas, which stretches diagonally across the nation from the Atlantic coast to northern Algeria for almost 1000 km (620 miles), is a hiker’s dream come true. Imlil, 90 minutes from Marrakesh in the foothills of the High Atlas, serves as the starting point for the two-day ascent of Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa at 4167m (13670ft).
If you have more time, the week-long Toubkal circuit traverses fertile valleys, rocky massifs, and expansive passes as you follows centuries-old paths between isolated Amazigh communities.
The area surrounding Tafraoute is Morocco’s Amazigh heartland, where tribes and customs are steadfast, for even less-traveled paths. Jebel El Kest, the region’s highest mountain at 2359m (7740ft), is surrounded by beautiful palm groves and hilltop kasbahs, making the Anti Atlas the ideal starting point for hikers. However, there are milder trekking and cycling routes that pass the charming Ameln Valley settlements.
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Obtain an eSIM 4. Take advantage of Morocco’s Atlantic coast’s wind and surf.
Essaouira, known as the “Wind City of Africa” due to its coastal breezes, is the ideal place for swimmers of all skill levels. Another choice is the sleepy Sidi Kaouki, which is 30 minutes to the south and offers reliable waves, untamed beaches, and reasonably priced lodging.
Some of the best surfing locations in Morocco may be found in the peaceful Mirleft, which is 130 kilometers (80 miles) south of Agadir. Here, Spot-M offers both group and private surfing training to both experienced and inexperienced surfers.
Detour during luxury private tours of Morocco: Although remote Dakhla is as far south as it gets, it is regarded as Morocco’s kitesurfing capital due to its tranquil lagoon waters and consistent year-round wind conditions.
Visit a hammam to get scrubbed and steaming
Visit a hammam to be steamed, soaped, cleansed, and massaged into complete relaxation after a long day of sightseeing. There are hammas in every area, and they range in size, shape, and degree of luxury from a basic steam and scrub at a basic public bathhouse to an expensive private hammam at a fancy hotel that offers more intricate wraps and massages. You will come out of wherever you went with skin that is as soft as a baby’s.
Planning tip: Purchase traditional hammam equipment at the souq, such as ghassoul (cleaning clay), kessa (course scrubbing mitt), and savon beldi (black soap).
- Explore the Fez Medina on a gastronomic tour.
In addition to Amazigh influences, Arabs, Moors, Ottoman Turks, and French all left their culinary imprints on Moroccan cuisine, making it a true melting pot. A street-food tour is one of the greatest ways to learn about it. with addition to sampling delectable sweet delights like chebakia (deep-fried flatbread coated with sesame seeds) and wild honey, adventurous diners also try everything from snail soup to boiled sheep’s skull.
After shopping at the souq for incredibly fresh ingredients, head to the renowned Café Clock to learn how to make three traditional dishes. Alternatively, get your hands dirty at The Ruined Garden and bake five types of traditional bread, including baghrir, or “thousand-holes” pancake.
Detour: In the Middle Atlas, you may also go to a small fromagerie, learn how couscous is traditionally made by hand, and sample new Moroccan wine from a French enologist. For information, see luxury travel company Plan-it Morocco.
- Marrakesh shopping spree
The most ravenous shopper will be satiated in Marrakesh. As they have for centuries, artists weave, hammer, and carve their creations amid the souq’s winding corridors, which are dedicated to everything from scented spices to leather babouches (slippers) and shaggy wool carpets. They are currently collaborating with both domestic and foreign designers, who are bringing a modern touch to traditional crafts.
The bother of negotiating is eliminated by Gueliz’s (the French-built Ville Nouvelle) fixed-price boutiques. Atika offers premium leather shoes along the rue de la Liberté at a fraction of the cost of name-brand ones. Additionally, the concept store 33 rue Majorelle, located across from the iconic Jardin Majorelle (formerly home to Yves Saint Laurent), sells clothing, accessories, and jewelry from leading Moroccan designers, including fair trade cooperatives.
Local advice: If you don’t really want to buy something, don’t start haggling over the price. Stay composed and polite. You can always leave if you feel pressured to buy something, but bear in mind that this is what shops do for a living.
A nighttime desert sky full of stars
Discover the Moroccan Sahara’s desert stars like never before. Alamy/Dubassy Stock Photo No. 8. View the stars from a Saharan dune that changes shape.
At sunset, climb to the top of a tall dune and enjoy the solitude and the astronomical vistas while you watch the desert change pink, purple, and gold. Overnight, set up a Bedouin camp and sleep beneath the stars. The Milky Way’s arc may be visible to you. In addition to being off the grid, Erg Chigaga is several hours’ camel ride from the closest street lights.
