10 Day Morocco Tour from Casablanca — Private Grand Journey
A private 10-day Morocco tour from Casablanca through Rabat, Chefchaouen, Fes, the Sahara Desert at Merzouga, the Dades Valley, Ait Ben Haddou, Marrakech and Essaouira — with your own driver, a night in a Sahara desert camp, and a pace that flexes around you rather than a fixed group schedule.
By Aziz Karaoui, Co-Founder & Morocco Travel Expert at Desert Morocco Tour · Updated September 12, 2026
A Private Grand Circuit, Not a Rushed Checklist
This 10-day Morocco private tour suits first-time visitors who want to see the country's main regions — imperial cities, mountains, desert, and coast — without joining a fixed group departure. The route runs Casablanca to Rabat, north to Chefchaouen, south to Fes, across the Middle Atlas to the Sahara at Merzouga, back through the Dades Valley and Ait Ben Haddou to Marrakech, and finally to the Atlantic coast at Essaouira before returning to Casablanca.
The Sahara section is built around one full night at a desert camp rather than a same-day excursion, so there's time for a sunset camel trek, dinner and stargazing, and a sunrise before continuing. Guided city tours in Fes and Marrakech are led by licensed local guides, while the rest of the route runs at a pace you can adjust with your driver. Because the vehicle and schedule are private, the balance between driving days, city time, and rest can shift around your preferences rather than a printed group itinerary.
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Full 10-Day Itinerary
Arrival in Casablanca
Your driver meets you on arrival in Casablanca, Morocco's modern economic capital, and transfers you to your hotel. Depending on arrival time, there's an option for a short visit to the Hassan II Mosque and a walk along the Atlantic Corniche — a contemporary introduction to Morocco before the imperial cities and desert ahead.
Overnight: Casablanca · Meals: Dinner & breakfast
Casablanca — Rabat — Chefchaouen
Depart for Rabat to visit the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the Kasbah of the Oudayas — landmarks that place the rest of the trip within Morocco's royal and political history. Continue north through changing scenery to Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains, checking into a riad in time for an evening walk through its blue-painted streets.
Chefchaouen — Fes
A relaxed morning in Chefchaouen, with time for photos and a gentle walk through its quiet alleys before the medina fills up — this is the lightest travel day of the trip. After lunch, continue to Fes, one of Morocco's oldest imperial cities, arriving in time to settle into your riad before tomorrow's guided tour.
Fes Guided City Tour
A full day with a licensed local guide through the Fes medina, including Al Quaraouiyine University, the Bou Inania Madrasa, and the Chouara Tanneries. Expect narrow lanes, some stairs, and a fair amount of walking through the souks and artisan quarters — the guide's local knowledge is what turns the maze of alleys into a coherent story rather than a series of stops.
Fes has "retained its status as the country's cultural and spiritual centre" — UNESCO World Heritage
Fes — Ifrane — Midelt — Merzouga Desert
The longest driving day of the trip. Cross the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping in Ifrane — known locally for its alpine-style architecture — and continuing through cedar forests where Barbary monkeys are sometimes seen. After lunch in Midelt, continue to Merzouga at the edge of the Sahara. Take a camel trek at sunset into the dunes and spend the night at a desert camp under the stars.
Merzouga — Todra Gorges — Dades Valley
An early wake-up for sunrise over the dunes, then breakfast at camp before leaving the Sahara. Continue through desert landscapes to the Todra Gorges for a scenic walk between the canyon walls, then on to the Dades Valley, checking into a hotel surrounded by dramatic rock formations.
Dades Valley — Ouarzazate — Ait Ben Haddou — Marrakech
Drive through the Valley of Roses and the Skoura Oasis toward Ouarzazate, sometimes called the "Hollywood of Africa" for its film studios. Visit Ait Ben Haddou, the UNESCO-listed fortified ksar, before crossing the High Atlas via the Tizi n'Tichka Pass into Marrakech — a full and scenic day best paired with realistic expectations about time in the vehicle.
Called "a striking example of the architecture of southern Morocco" by UNESCO World Heritage
Marrakech Guided Tour
A guided visit through Marrakech's most recognizable sites: the Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs, the Koutoubia Mosque surroundings, and the Majorelle Garden. Walk through the souks and end at Jemaa el-Fnaa Square. The evening is left free for the medina, a hammam, or simply resting after a full sightseeing day.
Marrakech — Essaouira
Leave Marrakech for the coastal town of Essaouira — a deliberate change of pace after eight days of cities, mountains and desert. Walk the ramparts, visit the fishing port, and explore the medina at a slower rhythm, with the sea air a contrast to the interior's dry heat.
Described as "an exceptional example of a late-18th-century fortified town" by UNESCO World Heritage
Essaouira — Casablanca / Departure
After breakfast, return to Casablanca along the Atlantic coast. On arrival, your driver transfers you to the airport or your hotel, completing the 10-day circuit.
Why Choose This 10-Day Morocco Private Tour?
Completely Private
You travel only with your own party — no shared minibus, no fixed group schedule.
Flexible Pace
Stops for photography, a longer break, or a shorter visit somewhere can be adjusted with your driver as you go.
Private Transportation
A private, air-conditioned 4WD or minivan sized to your group, with an English-speaking driver throughout.
Local Expertise
Designed and operated by Desert Morocco Tour, a Morocco-based company, with licensed local guides in Fes and Marrakech.
A Full Sahara Night
One overnight at a desert camp near Merzouga, not a rushed day-trip — camel trek, dinner, and a night under the stars.
Tailor-Made Options
Accommodation preferences, extra nights, and specific requests can be discussed when you request your quote.
One Full Night at Erg Chebbi
The Sahara section of this Morocco desert tour package is built around Merzouga and the Erg Chebbi dunes, with one overnight at a desert camp rather than a brief stop.
- Camel trek into the dunes at sunset, included in the itinerary
- Dinner and an evening under the stars at the desert camp
- Sandboarding in the dunes
- An early option to watch sunrise over Erg Chebbi before breakfast
- If you'd prefer not to ride a camel, mention this when requesting your quote so an alternative arrival can be checked
Traveling Morocco Responsibly
Local guides lead the Fes and Marrakech city tours, and drivers are Morocco-based, so spending on this itinerary supports local employment directly. In the Sahara, camel handling and camp operations are run by local families in the Merzouga area. We ask travelers to be mindful of water use in the desert, to avoid leaving waste on the dunes or in the gorges, and to ask before photographing people directly, particularly in smaller communities. See our Responsible & Sustainable Tourism in Morocco page for more detail on how this applies across our itineraries.
Accommodation
Riads & Desert Camp
Nine nights are spent in carefully selected riads and hotels along the route, plus one night in a desert camp in the Sahara. Meals run on a half-board basis — breakfast and dinner included — with lunches left flexible so you can choose where to eat along the way.
Upgrades & Preferences
If you have a preferred accommodation style — a specific riad you've stayed at before, or a request for a higher category property — mention it when requesting your quote and your travel specialist will confirm what's available for your dates.
What's Included & What's Not
Included
- Private air-conditioned modern 4WD/minivan
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide
- Daily hotel pick-up and drop-off with luggage service
- 9 nights' accommodation in riads & luxury desert camp
- Half-board meals (dinner & breakfast)
- Entrance fees to sites and monuments
- Guided city tour in Fes with a licensed local guide
- Guided city tour in Marrakech with a licensed local guide
- Visits to Ait Ben Haddou, Todra Gorges, Dades Valley, Chefchaouen & Essaouira
- Camel trek in the Sahara Desert
- Sandboarding in the dunes
Not Included
- Travel insurance
- Tipping
- Lunches
- Personal expenses
Is This 10-Day Morocco Tour Right for You?
Couples & Honeymooners
A full grand circuit without the compromises of a shared group itinerary.
Families
Private transport allows flexible timing around children, though Day 5 and Day 7 involve long drives.
First-Time Visitors
Covers Morocco's main regions in one trip — cities, mountains, desert, coast.
Photography Enthusiasts
Private pacing allows stops for light and views that a fixed group schedule wouldn't accommodate.
Senior & Mature Travelers
Manageable, though Days 5 and 7 involve 6+ hours of driving — worth discussing pace preferences in advance.
Return Visitors to Morocco
If you've already spent time in Marrakech or Fes alone, this adds the Sahara and Atlantic coast to the picture.
Two days on this itinerary involve substantial driving — Day 5 (Fes to Merzouga) and Day 7 (Dades Valley to Marrakech) — each covering multiple regions in a single day. The route can be adjusted to split either day if a slower pace is preferred.
Make This Morocco Tour Your Own
The itinerary above is a starting point, not a fixed package. It can potentially be adapted around your arrival and departure flights, accommodation preferences, pace, dietary requirements, and specific interests.
Flights & Timing
Adjust the start or finish around your actual arrival and departure flights.
Accommodation
Request a specific property or a different category where available.
Pace & Extra Nights
Split a long driving day or add a night somewhere you'd like more time.
Families & Children
Flag ages and any specific needs so the pace and stops can be adjusted.
Dietary Requirements
Vegetarian and other common requirements can be communicated in advance.
Special Interests
Hammam and spa time, cooking experiences, hiking, or extra photography stops.
Request Your Private Quote
There's no single fixed price published for this tour, because cost depends on group size, travel dates, accommodation preferences, and any customization you request. Rather than hide behind "contact us," here's what actually drives the number: how many travelers are sharing the vehicle and rooms, whether you're traveling in peak or shoulder season, and whether you'd like any upgrades beyond the standard riads and desert camp.
Submit the form below or message us on WhatsApp with your dates and group size, and Desert Morocco Tour will come back with a quotation specific to your trip.
Desert Morocco Tour
- Desert Morocco Tour is a brand operated by Morocco Elite Journeys SARLAU, a Morocco-based company
- Direct contact by phone, WhatsApp, or email — not a call center
- Licensed local guides for the Fes and Marrakech city tours
- Available by phone Monday–Friday 9:00–21:00, Saturday 11:00–18:00
This itinerary is operated directly by Desert Morocco Tour rather than resold through a third-party agency. Questions about the route, accommodation, or specific requests can be answered directly by the team planning your trip.
Contact: WhatsApp +212 6 35 38 32 62 · Contactdesertmoroccotour@gmail.com
Where This Page's Facts Come From
Heritage-site facts on this page are drawn from official World Heritage listings rather than invented. For more detail:
- UNESCO — Medina of Fez — official World Heritage listing.
- UNESCO — Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou — official World Heritage listing.
- UNESCO — Medina of Essaouira — official World Heritage listing.
FAQs — 10-Day Grand Morocco Private Tour
Is this tour completely private?
Yes. You travel with your own vehicle and driver for the full itinerary — no other travelers join your group unless you're booking for a larger party of your own.
How much does the 10-day Morocco tour cost?
Cost depends on group size, travel dates, and any accommodation upgrades, so we provide a personalized quotation rather than a fixed listed price. Request a quote with your dates and group size for exact figures.
What is included?
A private air-conditioned 4WD or minivan, an English-speaking driver, 9 nights' accommodation in riads and a desert camp, half-board meals, entrance fees to included sites, licensed local guides in Fes and Marrakech, a Sahara camel trek, and sandboarding in the dunes.
What is excluded?
Travel insurance, tipping, lunches, and personal expenses are not included.
What accommodations are used?
Riads and hotels along the route, plus one night in a desert camp in the Sahara. Half-board (breakfast and dinner) is included throughout.
Can I upgrade my accommodation?
Mention your preference when requesting a quote and your travel specialist will confirm what's available for your dates.
Is the desert camp private?
Camp arrangements are confirmed as part of your proposal — ask your travel specialist about the specific camp used on your dates if this matters to you.
Do I need to ride a camel?
The camel trek is part of the standard itinerary. If you'd prefer not to ride, let us know when requesting your quote so we can check an alternative arrival at the camp.
Can children take this tour?
Yes, though Day 5 and Day 7 involve long driving days. Let us know ages and any specific needs so the pace can be adjusted.
How much driving is involved?
Most days combine a few hours of driving with sightseeing stops. Day 5 (Fes to Merzouga) and Day 7 (Dades Valley to Marrakech) are the longest, each crossing multiple regions in one day.
Can we change the itinerary?
Yes. The route above is a starting point — flights, accommodation, pace, and specific stops can all be discussed before your trip is confirmed.
Can you accommodate vegetarian or vegan travelers?
Dietary requirements can be communicated in advance so your driver and accommodation are aware, though not every stop offers the same range of options.
Where does the tour begin and end?
The itinerary begins and ends in Casablanca.
How do I book?
Submit the request form on this page or message us on WhatsApp with your travel dates and group size. A travel specialist will follow up with a proposal and next steps.
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