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A camel caravan crossing the red dunes of the Sahara, Morocco

Morocco Luxury Travel

A Morocco tour weaves Marrakech, the High Atlas, Fes and a night under Sahara stars.

Best time Mar–May
Getting there Fly into Casablanca (CMN) or direct to Marrakech (RAK) via Europe
How we travel Private & bespoke

Morocco is Africa at its most sensory: medinas and mint tea, kasbahs and couscous, the snow-capped High Atlas and the silence of the Sahara. It is also the easiest piece of Africa to reach from the USA, about seven hours nonstop to Casablanca.

Our classic route: three nights in a Marrakech riad, a night or two in the High Atlas among Berber villages, then over the mountains to the great dunes of the Sahara for a night in a private luxury camp (candlelit dinner, drums by the fire, and a sea of stars). In addition, Fes, Chefchaouen and the Atlantic coast at Essaouira extend the journey beautifully.

Morocco stands alone as a 7–10 day journey, or bookends a longer African trip, since Casablanca connects onward across the continent.

Where you’ll stay in Morocco

Where you stay is selected privately around your journey. We recommend each camp, lodge or villa according to its location, season, guiding, privacy and suitability for the people traveling. Then you’ll see the places we suggest, and why, in your itinerary.

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Know before you go

Flights, entry rules, health and money: the practical details we handle for you, all in one place. Requirements can change, so we confirm everything when you book.

Getting there from the USA

Royal Air Maroc and United fly nonstop from New York and Washington to Casablanca in about 7 hours, the shortest hop to Africa from the US East Coast, with quick connections to Marrakech.

Entry for US citizens

No visa needed. Indeed, US citizens enter visa-free for up to 90 days with a passport valid for the length of stay.

What to do in Morocco

Souks, summits and Sahara silence in North Africa’s most seductive country.

Marrakech behind its doors

The Bahia Palace, Jardin Majorelle and the souks with a private guide, then dinner in a candlelit riad courtyard you would never find alone.

Best places

Marrakech

Best time

Mar–May, Sep–Nov

A night under Sahara stars

Camel or 4x4 into the Erg Chebbi or Erg Chigaga dunes to a private luxury camp. Then Berber drums by the fire, and a sky with no edges.

Best places

Erg Chebbi / Erg Chigaga

Best time

Oct–Apr; cold winter nights

The High Atlas and Berber villages

Mule-supported walks between mud-brick villages below Mount Toubkal, with lunch on a kasbah roof terrace an hour from Marrakech.

Best places

High Atlas

Best time

Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

Fes, the medieval city

The world’s largest living medieval medina, with tanneries, medersas and artisan quarters that have not changed their trades in centuries.

Best places

Fes

Best time

Mar–May, Sep–Nov

Best time to visit Morocco

Mar–May

Spring: warm days, green valleys and wildflowers in the Atlas.

Sep–Nov

Autumn: golden light, warm medinas and perfect desert nights.

Planning & cost

Safari cost

Priced to your budget, and built around your camps, the season and how you like to travel. In other words, there are no fixed packages.

Getting there & entry

Fly into Casablanca (CMN) or direct to Marrakech (RAK) via Europe. US citizens enter visa-free for up to 90 days. Private guides and drivers throughout; the desert circuit can also be flown to save road time.

How we travel

Instead, we design every journey privately, with private guides and vehicles arranged where specified, the finest lodges, and a specialist on call throughout. At fly-in camps, game drives may be shared unless a private vehicle is reserved.

Practical details,
in one place

Money, health, connectivity and packing work the same way on every safari we plan, so they live in one place rather than on every page.

Morocco FAQs

Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) bring the best weather everywhere: warm cities, green or golden valleys and comfortable desert nights. Winter is lovely in Marrakech, while summer is best in the mountains and on the coast.

Yes. In fact, the private camps we use have proper beds, en-suite bathrooms and dining tents. In short, it is glamping at a luxury-lodge standard, a night guests consistently call the highlight.

No. US, UK, EU, Canadian and Australian passports enter visa-free for up to 90 days.

Wonderful: camel rides, riads with courtyard pools, and souks that feel like a treasure hunt. Also, we pace the cities gently and add Atlas or coast days to breathe.

Yes, via short European or Casablanca connections. Many guests do Morocco’s culture first, then fly on to East or Southern Africa for the wildlife.

Spring and fall (the best seasons): Marrakech mornings around 55°F (13°C), sunny 75–84°F (24–29°C) middays, and mild evenings on the riad terrace. The Sahara swings hard, with warm days year-round but winter desert nights near freezing. Meanwhile, summer in Marrakech and Fes regularly tops 100°F (38°C); the coast and High Atlas stay comfortable.

One of the best introductions to North Africa, with short flights from Europe, riads with courtyard pools, and a souk that feels like a treasure hunt to children. Above all, the desert camp night (camels, drums, dunes) is consistently the family highlight. We pace city days gently and add Atlas or coastal stops so no one tires of medinas.

Getting to Morocco: flights, visas and health

Correct when we wrote it. Before you travel, we check every requirement for your exact route and tell you what to apply for and when.

AirportsCasablanca (CMN) and Marrakech (RAK), with Fez and Tangier for regional routes.
Getting thereRoyal Air Maroc flies nonstop from New York and Washington; European hubs connect to Marrakech. The shortest long-haul from the US to Africa, at 7–9 hours.
Visa: US citizensNo visa required for US passport holders on stays of up to 90 days. Confirm the current entry rules on travel.state.gov.
HealthNo yellow fever requirement for travelers from the US. Morocco is malaria-free. Country guidance: CDC Travelers’ Health.
PassportValid for the length of your stay, with a blank page for the entry stamp; six months’ validity remains the safe habit. Travel insurance including medical evacuation is required on every journey we plan.

Plan your trip to Morocco.

Morocco luxury travel moves between medina, mountain and desert, and rewards a slower itinerary.

So tell us how you like to travel and start with a complimentary consultation.

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For official visitor information, see Visit Morocco.