10 Days Morocco Tour From Casablanca | Fes, Sahara & Marrakech

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Overview

  • Duration:10 days 9 nights
  • Tour Type:Daily tour, Group tour, Package tour, Private tour
  • Language:English, French, German, Italian

Discover the best of Morocco on a private 10-day tour from Casablanca, combining imperial cities, the Rif and Atlas Mountains, the Sahara Desert and Morocco's most famous kasbahs.


This carefully designed 10-day Morocco itinerary from Casablanca takes you from Casablanca and Rabat to the blue streets of Chefchaouen and the ancient medina of Fes. From there, travel across the Middle Atlas Mountains to the spectacular Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga, where you'll enjoy a Sahara experience including a camel ride, sunset and overnight stay in a private desert camp.


Your journey continues through Erfoud, Todra Gorge and Dades Valley before visiting Ouarzazate and the famous Ait Ben Haddou. You'll then cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n'Tichka Pass before arriving in Marrakech.

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Highlights

  • Private tour exclusively for your group.
  • Start and finish in Casablanca.
  • Explore the blue city of Chefchaouen.
  • Visit Morocco's historic imperial city of Fes.
  • Cross the scenic Middle Atlas Mountains.
  • See the cedar forests and Barbary macaques.
  • Travel through the Ziz Valley.
  • Experience the Merzouga Sahara Desert.
  • Meet a traditional nomadic family.
  • Enjoy a camel trek across Erg Chebbi.
  • Watch the sunset over the Sahara dunes.
  • Spend the night in a private desert camp.
  • Experience traditional desert food and music.
  • Visit Todra Gorge.
  • Explore Dades Valley.
  • Discover Ouarzazate.
  • Visit Ait Ben Haddou.
  • Cross the High Atlas Mountains.
  • Explore Marrakech with a local guide.
  • Enjoy a flexible itinerary with private transportation.

Includes/Excludes

  • Private transportation throughout the tour.
  • Air-conditioned private 4×4 or minivan.
  • Professional English-speaking driver.
  • Airport pickup and drop-off.
  • 9 nights of accommodation.
  • Traditional Moroccan riads and comfortable hotels.
  • Breakfasts and dinners.
  • Local guide for Fes.
  • Local guide for Marrakech.
  • Camel trekking in the Merzouga Sahara.
  • One camel per person.
  • Private Sahara desert tent with shower and WC.
  • Desert camp experience.
  • 4×4 transfer to/from the camp when requested.
  • Desert tea and water.
  • Sandboarding.
  • Luggage assistance where available.
  • Free stops for photographs.
  • Visits to interesting places along the route.
  • Fuel for the entire tour.
  • Private and flexible transportation.
  • International flights.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Lunches.
  • Drinks.
  • Entrance fees to monuments and attractions.
  • Hassan II Mosque entrance/tour fee.
  • Majorelle Garden entrance ticket.
  • Entrance fees to other paid attractions.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Tips for the driver, guides and camp staff.
  • Alcoholic beverages.
  • Anything not specifically mentioned under "What's Included."

Cancellation policy

You can cancel up to 72 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrival in Casablanca

Welcome to Morocco!

Upon arrival at Mohammed V International Airport, your private driver will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in Casablanca.

Depending on your arrival time, you can visit the impressive Hassan II Mosque, one of Morocco's most iconic landmarks and one of the few mosques in the country open to non-Muslim visitors through organized visits.

You can also explore the Corniche and stop near Rick's Café before checking into your hotel.

If your flight arrives late, the sightseeing can simply be moved or omitted according to your arrival time.

Overnight: Casablanca

Day 2: Casablanca – Rabat – Chefchaouen

After breakfast, leave Casablanca and travel toward Rabat, Morocco's political and administrative capital.

Visit some of the city's important landmarks, including:

  • Hassan Tower
  • Kasbah of the Udayas

After sightseeing, continue north through the Moroccan countryside.

You'll stop for lunch around Ouazzane before continuing through the scenic Rif Mountains toward Chefchaouen.

Arrive in the famous Blue City and check into your traditional riad or hotel.

Spend the evening exploring the atmospheric streets of the medina.

Overnight: Chefchaouen

Day 3: Chefchaouen – Fes

Enjoy a relaxed morning in Chefchaouen.

Take time to walk through the famous blue-painted streets and discover the medina's traditional architecture, colorful doors and local shops.

You can visit Ras El Maa or simply enjoy the atmosphere and take photographs.

Around late morning, depart Chefchaouen toward Fes.

The journey takes approximately four hours depending on traffic and stops. Along the way, there will be opportunities to enjoy the Moroccan countryside and take photographs.

Arrive in Fes in the afternoon or early evening and check into your traditional riad in or near the medina.

Overnight: Fes

Day 4: Full-Day Guided Tour of Fes

Today you'll discover Fes, one of Morocco's most important cultural and historical cities.

With a local guide, walk through the ancient medina and explore its maze of narrow streets, traditional souks and historic buildings.

Depending on opening hours and access, highlights may include:

  • Al Quaraouiyine area
  • Bou Inania Madrasa
  • Al Attarine Madrasa
  • Fes tanneries
  • Andalusian Quarter
  • Traditional souks
  • Royal Palace area
  • Mellah
  • Panoramic viewpoints

Fes is famous for its traditional craftsmanship, including leather, ceramics, metalwork and textiles.

Return to your riad or hotel in the evening.

Overnight: Fes

Day 5: Fes – Ifrane – Cedar Forest – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga

After breakfast, begin your journey toward the Sahara Desert.

The landscape changes dramatically as you cross the Middle Atlas Mountains.

Stop in Ifrane, often nicknamed the "Switzerland of Morocco" because of its alpine-style architecture and mountain setting.

Continue to the cedar forests, where you may have the opportunity to see Barbary macaques.

Afterward, travel to Midelt, known for its apple production, where you'll stop for lunch.

Continue south through the dramatic landscapes of the Ziz Valley before arriving in the Merzouga region.

Check into your desert hotel with views toward the Erg Chebbi dunes.

Overnight: Merzouga

Day 6: Merzouga Sahara Desert Experience – Nomads – Camel Trek – Desert Camp

Today is one of the highlights of your 13-day Morocco tour from Casablanca.

After breakfast, explore the Merzouga desert region by private 4×4.

You'll visit the surrounding desert and may stop at former mining areas before continuing to meet a nomadic family and learn about their traditional lifestyle.

Continue to Khamlia, a village famous for Gnawa music. Enjoy a traditional musical performance and discover more about the cultural heritage of the region.

In the afternoon, return toward the dunes and begin your camel trek across Erg Chebbi.

Ride through the golden Sahara dunes while watching the landscape change as the sun begins to set.

Arrive at your private desert camp, where you'll have dinner and enjoy traditional Moroccan music around the campfire.

Overnight: Private Sahara desert camp

Day 7: Merzouga – Erfoud – Tinejdad – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley

Wake up early if you'd like to experience the spectacular Sahara sunrise from the dunes.

After breakfast, return to Merzouga village by camel or 4×4, depending on your preference.

Continue toward Erfoud, known for its fossils and dates, before traveling through the landscapes of southeastern Morocco.

Continue through the Todra Valley toward the spectacular Todra Gorge, where towering limestone cliffs rise dramatically on both sides of the river.

Enjoy time for photographs and a short walk before continuing toward the Dades Valley.

Check into your hotel for the evening.

Overnight: Dades Valley

Day 8: Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – High Atlas – Marrakech

After breakfast, continue toward Marrakech through some of Morocco's most spectacular landscapes.

Travel through the Valley of Roses and the road toward Ouarzazate, often called the gateway to the Sahara.

Continue to the famous Ait Ben Haddou, a historic fortified ksar and one of Morocco's most recognizable architectural sites.

Explore the old settlement and enjoy time for photographs.

The journey then continues through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka Pass, reaching an altitude of approximately 2,260 meters.

Along the route, you can stop at an argan oil cooperative to learn how traditional argan products are produced.

Continue to Marrakech and check into your riad or hotel.

Overnight: Marrakech

Day 9: Marrakech Guided Tour

After breakfast, discover Marrakech, Morocco's famous Red City.

Your local guide will take you through the city's historic landmarks and medina.

Depending on opening hours and your interests, your sightseeing can include:

  • Koutoubia Mosque
  • Bahia Palace
  • Ben Youssef Madrasa
  • Marrakech Medina
  • Traditional souks
  • Jemaa el-Fnaa

You can also visit the Majorelle Garden, subject to availability and ticket arrangements.

In the afternoon, enjoy free time to explore the medina, shop for Moroccan handicrafts or relax at a traditional café.

Overnight: Marrakech

Day 10: Marrakech – Casablanca – Departure

After breakfast, begin your journey from Marrakech back to Casablanca.

The drive generally takes around 2.5–3.5 hours, depending on traffic and your final destination.

If your international flight departs from Mohammed V International Airport, we recommend allowing sufficient time for the transfer and airport procedures.

Your driver will drop you off at the airport according to your flight schedule.

Your 10-day Morocco tour from Casablanca ends here, with unforgettable memories of Morocco's imperial cities, blue mountain towns, Sahara dunes and historic kasbahs.

End of tour.

Day 12: Essaouira – Safi – Oualidia – El Jadida – Casablanca

After breakfast, begin your return journey toward Casablanca along the Atlantic coast.

Depending on road conditions, timing and your interests, you can make stops around Safi, Oualidia and El Jadida.

Safi is known for its pottery traditions and Atlantic coastline.

Oualidia is famous for its lagoon and coastal scenery.

Continue to El Jadida, the historic Portuguese-influenced coastal city, before continuing to Casablanca.

Arrive in Casablanca and check into your hotel.

Enjoy your final evening in Morocco.

Overnight: Casablanca

Day 13: Casablanca – Mohammed V Airport

After breakfast, your private driver will transfer you from your Casablanca hotel to Mohammed V International Airport according to your flight departure time.

Your 13-day Morocco tour from Casablanca ends with unforgettable memories of Morocco's imperial cities, blue mountain villages, Sahara dunes, ancient kasbahs and Atlantic coast.

End of tour.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a private Morocco tour?

Yes. The 10-day Morocco tour from Casablanca is private and customizable, meaning the transportation and itinerary are arranged exclusively for your group.

Where does the tour start and finish?

The standard itinerary starts in Casablanca and finishes in Casablanca, normally at Mohammed V International Airport or your Casablanca accommodation.

Does this tour include the Sahara Desert?

Yes. The itinerary includes Merzouga and the Erg Chebbi Sahara Desert, including a camel trek and overnight stay in a private desert camp.

Can I go to the desert camp by 4×4?

Yes. A 4×4 transfer to or from the desert camp can be arranged as an alternative to riding a camel, or in addition to the camel experience.

Are entrance fees included?

Entrance fees to attractions are generally not included unless specifically stated.

Can we customize the itinerary?

Yes. This is one of the main advantages of booking a private tour. The itinerary can be adapted to your interests and travel schedule.

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