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. 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 — Casablanca connects onward across the continent.
Highlights of Morocco
Recommended lodges & camps in Morocco
Where you stay shapes your whole safari. These are properties we know personally and return to again and again — chosen for their location, their guiding and the way they make you feel. Tell us which appeal and we'll build your journey around them.
These are a few of our favorites — we work with many more across every price point. Have a specific lodge in mind? Tell us in your enquiry and we'll secure it.
Know before you go
The practical details we handle for you — flights, entry, health and money — summarized here so nothing surprises you. 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 — 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 — 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.
Marrakech
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 — Berber drums by the fire, and a sky with no edges.
Erg Chebbi / Erg Chigaga
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.
High Atlas
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Fes, the medieval city
The world’s largest living medieval medina — tanneries, medersas and artisan quarters that have not changed their trades in centuries.
Fes
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Best time to visit
Spring — warm days, green valleys and wildflowers in the Atlas.
Autumn — golden light, warm medinas and perfect desert nights.
In the rainy months many of these same camps drop their rates by 20–40% — emerald landscapes, newborn wildlife, superb birding and far fewer vehicles. Peak season isn't the only great season: tell us your budget and we'll show you what the green season buys.
Planning & cost
Fully tailor-made — priced privately to your camps, season and travel style. No fixed packages.
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.
Every journey is private and tailor-made — your own guide and vehicle, the finest lodges, and a specialist on call throughout.
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The practical details that apply to every safari we plan — so this page is the only one you need.
Money & tipping
US dollars are accepted at virtually every camp, and cards work at lodges and city hotels. Your trip is fully inclusive, so cash is mainly for tips: plan on roughly $10–20 per guest per day for your guide and $10–15 for camp staff, handed over at the end of each stay. We send exact guidance with your final documents.
Health & safety
See a travel clinic 6–8 weeks before departure for routine shots and malaria advice (most safari regions require prophylaxis; parts of South Africa are malaria-free). Camps are remote but professionally run, with radio contact and evacuation cover — we require travel insurance that includes emergency medical evacuation.
Staying connected
Nearly all lodges have Wi-Fi in the main areas (often in-tent too), and an eSIM from your US carrier covers the cities. Expect to be offline on game drives — most guests come to see that as the point. Family back home can always reach you through us, day or night.
What to pack
Soft duffel bags only (light aircraft cap luggage around 33 lb / 15 kg), neutral-colored layers for cold mornings and warm afternoons, and binoculars. Laundry is included at almost every camp, so pack for 4–5 days no matter the trip length.
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Getting to Morocco — flights, visas and health
Current at the time of writing. We re-confirm every requirement for your exact routing before you travel — and we will tell you what to apply for, and when.
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