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10-Day Morocco Tour from Casablanca
Discover Morocco on a private 10-day tour from Casablanca through Rabat, Fes, the Sahara Desert, Marrakech and Essaouira, with imperial cities, mountain scenery and the Atlantic coast.
Duration
10 Days / 9 Nights
Tour Type
Private Tour
Group Size
Up to 4 People
Departure
Casablanca
Arrival
Casablanca
Languages
English, French
Tour Overview
Your Morocco journey
Experience cities, mountains, desert landscapes and the Atlantic coast on this private 10-day Morocco tour from Casablanca.
Your journey begins in Casablanca before traveling through Rabat and Meknes to Fes. These first days introduce you to some of Morocco's most historic cities, with time to discover traditional architecture, old medinas and the atmosphere of northern and central Morocco.
From Fes, the scenery changes as you cross the Middle Atlas Mountains and travel through the Ziz Valley toward Merzouga. At the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes, you will have time to discover the Sahara before riding a camel across the dunes and spending a night at a desert camp.
The journey then continues west through Rissani, Todra Gorges and the Dades Valley. After traveling through the landscapes of southern Morocco, visit Ait Ben Haddou and cross the High Atlas Mountains before arriving in Marrakech.
A full day in Marrakech gives you time to explore the historic medina, traditional markets and the atmosphere of one of Morocco's best-known cities without rushing to another destination.
The final part of your 10-day Morocco itinerary takes you to Essaouira, where the Atlantic coast offers a slower and more relaxed atmosphere before returning to Casablanca.
This private journey is designed for travelers who want to see different sides of Morocco in ten days. Instead of focusing only on the desert or historic cities, the itinerary combines cultural destinations, mountain roads, the Sahara Desert, Marrakech and the Atlantic coast in one varied route.
Tour Highlights
Highlights of your journey
Begin and finish your private Morocco journey in Casablanca
Visit Rabat, Morocco's capital and one of its historic imperial cities
Discover Meknes before continuing toward Fes
Spend two nights in Fes with a full day to explore the historic city
Cross the Middle Atlas Mountains through changing landscapes
Travel through the palm-filled Ziz Valley toward the Sahara
Reach Merzouga and the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi
Spend extra time discovering the Merzouga desert area
Ride a camel across the Sahara dunes at sunset
Spend a memorable night at a Sahara desert camp
Walk between the impressive canyon walls of Todra Gorges
Travel through the beautiful Dades Valley
Visit the historic fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou
Cross the High Atlas Mountains on the way to Marrakech
Spend a full day discovering Marrakech
Relax by the Atlantic coast in Essaouira
Experience cities, mountains, desert landscapes and the coast in one journey
Enjoy private transportation and flexible stops throughout the tour
Day by Day
Your day-by-day itinerary
Open each day to discover the route, stops and experiences planned during your private journey.
1Day 1
Arrival in Casablanca
Day 1
Arrival in Casablanca
Your 10-day Morocco tour begins in Casablanca.
Depending on your arrival time, you will be met in the city or at Casablanca airport and transferred to your accommodation.
The first day is kept relaxed so you can settle in after your journey and prepare for the days ahead.
If time allows, you can discover part of Casablanca and enjoy your first introduction to Morocco. The city has a modern atmosphere and a strong connection to the Atlantic coast, making it a different starting point from the historic medinas you will visit later in the tour.
Spend your first night in Casablanca.
Day Highlights
- Arrival in Casablanca
- Private pickup according to your travel plans
- Transfer to your accommodation
- First introduction to Morocco
- Free time depending on arrival time
- Overnight stay in Casablanca
2Day 2
Casablanca – Rabat – Meknes – Fes
Day 2
Casablanca – Rabat – Meknes – Fes
After breakfast, leave Casablanca and travel north toward Rabat.
Rabat is Morocco's capital and one of its historic imperial cities. Take time to discover some of the city's important areas and enjoy its calmer atmosphere before continuing inland.
The journey then continues toward Meknes, another historic city with traditional architecture and a long connection to Morocco's imperial history.
After your visit, continue toward Fes.
Arrive in Fes later in the day and check into your accommodation. You will spend two nights here, giving you enough time to explore the city properly on the following day.
Day Highlights
- Breakfast in Casablanca
- Travel to Rabat
- Discover Morocco's capital
- Continue toward Meknes
- Explore part of the historic city
- Travel toward Fes
- Arrive in Fes
- Overnight stay in Fes
3Day 3
Full Day Exploring Fes
Day 3
Full Day Exploring Fes
Today is dedicated to Fes, one of Morocco's most historic and culturally important cities.
Explore the old medina, where narrow streets lead between traditional markets, workshops, neighborhoods and historic buildings.
Fes is especially known for its traditional crafts and architecture. Spending a full day here gives you time to experience the city without having to continue driving toward another destination.
Depending on your interests, you can visit viewpoints, traditional craft areas and historic sites while discovering everyday life inside the medina.
The day can be enjoyed at a comfortable pace, with time for breaks and personal exploration.
Return to your accommodation in the evening for a second night in Fes.
Day Highlights
- Full day in Fes
- Explore the historic medina
- Walk through traditional streets and markets
- Discover local craft areas
- See historic architecture
- Flexible sightseeing according to your interests
- Second overnight stay in Fes
4Day 4
Fes – Ifrane – Middle Atlas Mountains – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga
Day 4
Fes – Ifrane – Middle Atlas Mountains – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga
After breakfast, leave Fes and begin the journey toward the Sahara Desert.
Travel through Ifrane and continue across the Middle Atlas Mountains. The scenery here is very different from the desert, with mountain roads, forests and cooler landscapes.
Continue toward Midelt, where a break can be made before traveling farther south.
As the journey continues, the landscape becomes drier and more open. Pass through the Ziz Valley, where long stretches of palm trees create a striking contrast with the surrounding mountains and rocky scenery.
Later in the day, continue toward Merzouga beside the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi.
Unlike shorter Morocco tours, this 10-day itinerary gives you time to arrive in Merzouga and relax instead of beginning the camel trek immediately after the long drive from Fes.
Spend the night in the Merzouga area and prepare for a full desert experience the following day.
Day Highlights
- Breakfast in Fes
- Travel through Ifrane
- Cross the Middle Atlas Mountains
- Continue through the Midelt area
- Enjoy views across the Ziz Valley
- Travel toward southeastern Morocco
- Arrive in Merzouga
- See the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Overnight stay in Merzouga
5Day 5
Merzouga Desert Exploration – Camel Trek – Sahara Desert Camp
Day 5
Merzouga Desert Exploration – Camel Trek – Sahara Desert Camp
Today is dedicated to discovering the Merzouga desert area at a relaxed pace.
After breakfast, explore the landscapes surrounding the Erg Chebbi dunes and experience more of life near the Sahara.
Depending on the day's arrangements, there can be time to visit local communities, make stops around the dunes and enjoy the open desert scenery before returning to Merzouga.
Later in the afternoon, prepare for one of the main experiences of your journey: a camel trek into the Sahara.
Ride across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi as the sun moves lower over the desert. Stop along the way to enjoy the scenery and watch the sunset.
Continue toward your Sahara camp after sunset.
Enjoy dinner and spend the night surrounded by the peaceful desert landscape and open sky.
This is one of the most memorable experiences during your 10 days in Morocco.
Day Highlights
- Full day in the Merzouga desert area
- Explore the landscapes around Erg Chebbi
- Discover the Sahara surroundings
- Experience local desert life
- Camel ride across the dunes
- Watch the sunset over Erg Chebbi
- Dinner at the Sahara camp
- Overnight stay in the desert
6Day 6
Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley
Day 6
Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley
Start the morning in the peaceful surroundings of the Sahara.
If you wish, wake up early to watch the sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes before breakfast.
Leave Merzouga and begin traveling west through southeastern Morocco.
Pass through the Rissani area before continuing toward Tinghir and Todra Gorges.
At Todra Gorges, take time to walk between the impressive canyon walls and enjoy the dramatic natural scenery. The high rock cliffs provide a complete change from the open dunes of Merzouga.
After your visit, continue toward the Dades Valley.
The route passes through changing landscapes, traditional towns, palm-filled areas and mountain scenery before reaching the Dades region.
Arrive later in the day for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day Highlights
- Optional sunrise over the Sahara dunes
- Breakfast before leaving Merzouga
- Travel through the Rissani area
- Continue toward Tinghir
- Visit Todra Gorges
- Walk between the canyon walls
- Travel through southeastern Morocco
- Arrive in the Dades Valley
- Dinner and overnight stay in the Dades area
7Day 7
Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – High Atlas – Marrakech
Day 7
Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – High Atlas – Marrakech
After breakfast, leave the Dades Valley and continue through the landscapes of southern Morocco.
Travel toward Ouarzazate as the road passes dry mountain scenery, traditional communities and wide valleys.
Continue to Ait Ben Haddou, one of the best-known fortified villages in Morocco.
Take time to explore the village and see its traditional earthen architecture before beginning the journey toward the High Atlas Mountains.
Cross the mountains on the road to Marrakech. The route offers panoramic views, winding roads and small villages as the scenery changes once again.
Stops can be made along the way for rest, photos and meals depending on your schedule.
Arrive in Marrakech later in the day and settle into your accommodation.
Day Highlights
- Breakfast in the Dades Valley
- Travel through southern Morocco
- Continue toward Ouarzazate
- Visit Ait Ben Haddou
- Discover traditional earthen architecture
- Cross the High Atlas Mountains
- Enjoy panoramic mountain scenery
- Arrive in Marrakech
- Overnight stay in Marrakech
8Day 8
Full Day Exploring Marrakech
Day 8
Full Day Exploring Marrakech
Spend a full day discovering Marrakech.
Explore the historic medina, where traditional markets, old neighborhoods and lively streets create one of Morocco's most recognizable city experiences.
Take time to walk through the souks, discover historic architecture and enjoy the atmosphere of the city's public squares.
Because you are not traveling to another destination today, the sightseeing can be enjoyed at a comfortable pace.
Depending on your interests, you can also visit gardens, historic monuments or quieter areas outside the busiest streets of the medina.
After several days traveling through Morocco, this full day gives you time to enjoy Marrakech without rushing.
Spend a second night in Marrakech.
Day Highlights
- Full day in Marrakech
- Explore the historic medina
- Walk through traditional souks
- Discover historic architecture
- Enjoy the atmosphere of the city
- Flexible sightseeing according to your interests
- Free time in Marrakech
- Second overnight stay in Marrakech
9Day 9
Marrakech – Essaouira
Day 9
Marrakech – Essaouira
After breakfast, leave Marrakech and travel west toward Morocco's Atlantic coast.
Arrive in Essaouira, a relaxed coastal city with a very different atmosphere from Marrakech and the Sahara.
Spend time exploring the old medina, walking near the harbor and enjoying views of the Atlantic Ocean.
After several days of mountain roads, desert landscapes and historic cities, Essaouira offers a slower final stage of your Morocco journey.
The afternoon and evening can be enjoyed at your own pace, with time to discover the medina, relax near the coast or simply enjoy the city's peaceful atmosphere.
Spend the night in Essaouira.
Day Highlights
- Breakfast in Marrakech
- Travel toward the Atlantic coast
- Arrive in Essaouira
- Explore the old medina
- Walk near the harbor
- Enjoy Atlantic Ocean scenery
- Free afternoon in Essaouira
- Overnight stay in Essaouira
10Day 10
Essaouira – Atlantic Coast – Casablanca
Day 10
Essaouira – Atlantic Coast – Casablanca
Enjoy your final morning on Morocco's Atlantic coast before beginning the journey back toward Casablanca.
Leave Essaouira and travel north along the Atlantic side of the country.
The final drive gives you another chance to see Morocco's coastal landscapes after experiencing historic cities, mountains and the Sahara during the previous days.
Stops can be made during the journey for rest, meals and photos depending on your schedule.
Arrive in Casablanca later in the day.
Your 10-day Morocco itinerary ends after a journey through Rabat, Meknes, Fes, the Middle Atlas Mountains, Merzouga, the Sahara Desert, southern Morocco, Marrakech and Essaouira.
Final drop-off can be arranged in Casablanca according to your onward travel plans.
Day Highlights
- Final morning in Essaouira
- Leave the Atlantic coastal city
- Travel north toward Casablanca
- Enjoy coastal scenery along the journey
- Flexible stops for rest and meals
- Return to Casablanca
- Final drop-off according to your travel plans
- End of the 10-day Morocco tour
Tour Details
Included & not included
Your Tour
Included
- Private transportation throughout the 10-day tour
- English- or French-speaking driver
- Nine nights of accommodation
- One night in Casablanca
- Two nights in Fes
- One night at a hotel or riad in Merzouga
- One night at a Sahara desert camp
- One night in the Dades area
- Two nights in Marrakech
- One night in Essaouira
- Daily breakfasts
- Dinner in the Dades area
- Dinner at the Sahara desert camp
- Camel ride in the Merzouga desert
- Time to explore the Merzouga and Erg Chebbi area
- Free time to explore Fes, Marrakech and Essaouira
- Flexible stops for photos and breaks during the journey
- Pickup and final drop-off in Casablanca
Please Note
Not Included
- Lunches
- Dinners unless mentioned in the included section
- Drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments and attractions
- Local city guides unless requested
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Any services not mentioned in the included section
Where You'll Stay
Accommodation during the tour
Your accommodation can be adapted to your preferred comfort level and travel style.
Night 1
Casablanca
Hotel
Night 2
Fes
Hotel or Riad
Night 3
Fes
Hotel or Riad
Night 4
Merzouga
Hotel or Riad
Night 5
Merzouga
Sahara Desert Camp
Night 6
Dades Valley
Hotel or Riad
Night 7
Marrakech
Hotel or Riad
Night 8
Marrakech
Hotel or Riad
Night 9
Essaouira
Hotel or Riad
Tour Gallery
A glimpse of the journey

Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about this tour
Find answers to common questions about the itinerary, accommodation and your travel experience.
Is the 10-day Morocco tour private?
Yes. This is a private tour for you and your travel group. You travel in a private vehicle and have more flexibility for stops, breaks and the pace of the journey.
Where does the 10-day Morocco tour start and finish?
The tour starts and finishes in Casablanca. It follows a varied route through Rabat, Fes, Merzouga, the Sahara Desert, Marrakech and Essaouira before returning to Casablanca.
What can I see during 10 days in Morocco?
This itinerary includes Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes, Fes, the Middle Atlas Mountains, Ziz Valley, Merzouga, the Sahara Desert, Todra Gorges, Dades Valley, Ait Ben Haddou, Marrakech and Essaouira.
Is 10 days enough to visit Morocco?
Ten days gives you time to experience several different parts of Morocco without limiting the journey to one region. This itinerary combines historic cities, the Sahara, mountain landscapes, Marrakech and the Atlantic coast.
Does the tour include Fes?
Yes. The tour includes two nights in Fes and a full day to explore the historic medina, traditional neighborhoods, markets and cultural areas of the city.
Does the 10-day itinerary include the Sahara Desert?
Yes. The Sahara is one of the main highlights of the journey. You spend two nights in the Merzouga area, including one night at a Sahara desert camp near the Erg Chebbi dunes.
Do we have extra time in Merzouga?
Yes. You arrive in Merzouga on day four and spend day five exploring the desert area before the camel trek and overnight stay at the Sahara camp.
Is the camel ride in Merzouga included?
Yes. A camel ride across the Erg Chebbi dunes is included as part of your Sahara Desert experience.
Do we spend a night in the Sahara Desert?
Yes. One night is spent at a Sahara desert camp near Merzouga after the camel ride and sunset experience.
Does the tour visit Todra Gorges?
Yes. Todra Gorges is visited on day six while traveling from Merzouga toward the Dades Valley.
Does the tour visit Ait Ben Haddou?
Yes. Ait Ben Haddou is included on day seven before crossing the High Atlas Mountains toward Marrakech.
How much time do we spend in Marrakech?
The itinerary includes two nights in Marrakech and a full day dedicated to exploring the city, giving you time to enjoy the medina and other areas without continuing to another destination the same day.
Does the tour include Essaouira?
Yes. You travel from Marrakech to Essaouira on day nine and spend one night on the Atlantic coast before returning to Casablanca on the final day.
Is there a lot of driving during this 10-day Morocco itinerary?
The tour covers several regions of Morocco, so some days include several hours of driving. The ten-day itinerary balances the longer journeys with full days in Fes, Merzouga and Marrakech as well as sightseeing stops and overnight stays.
Are local guides included in Fes or Marrakech?
Local city guides are not included by default unless they are part of your final arrangements. A local guide can be requested when planning your private tour.
Can this 10-day Morocco tour be customized?
Yes. Because this is a private tour, parts of the itinerary can be adapted to your travel dates, interests, accommodation preferences and onward travel plans.
What should I bring for the Sahara Desert?
Bring comfortable clothing, walking shoes, sun protection and an extra layer for the evening. Temperatures in the desert can change noticeably between daytime and night.
Can families take this 10-day Morocco tour?
Families can request this private tour. If you are traveling with children, share their ages when contacting us so the itinerary and travel arrangements can be planned comfortably.
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