10-Day Morocco Tour from Casablanca
Starts inCasablancaEnds inCasablanca
Two nights in Merzouga give this 10-day Morocco tour from Casablanca a different rhythm: an overnight stay at an Erg Chebbi desert camp, followed by a night in a local riad and a full day of private 4×4 Sahara exploration. Before reaching the dunes, travel through Rabat, Chefchaouen, Volubilis, and Meknes to Fes for a guided visit to its historic medina. Continue through the Middle Atlas Mountains and Ziz Valley, then follow Todra Gorge, Dades Valley, and Ait Ben Haddou to Marrakech. With a professional private driver, selected accommodations, and licensed local guides for scheduled city visits, your journey concludes with a private return transfer to Casablanca.
For your own party · Flexible departure dates
01 / Overview
Your tour at a glance
Your 10-day, 9-night private journey begins with a pickup at Casablanca Mohammed V Airport or your accommodation in the city. Depending on your arrival time, visit Casablanca’s Hassan II Mosque before continuing to Rabat. Travel north to the blue-painted streets of Chefchaouen, then visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the imperial city of Meknes on your way to Fes. A licensed local guide leads your scheduled sightseeing in Fes, introducing the architecture, traditional craftsmanship, and cultural heritage of its historic medina. Cross the Middle Atlas Mountains through Ifrane, the cedar forest near Azrou, and the Ziz Valley to reach the Erg Chebbi dunes near Merzouga. Your Sahara experience includes a sunset camel trek, an overnight desert camp stay, and a private 4×4 excursion exploring the surrounding desert landscapes, Khamlia, and Rissani. Spend a second night in Merzouga before continuing through Todra Gorge, Dades Valley, the Valley of Roses, Ouarzazate, and Ait Ben Haddou to Marrakech. Enjoy a guided visit to Marrakech on day nine before returning to Casablanca on day ten. Organized by Aisha Morocco Tours, a licensed Moroccan tour operator operating since 2010, this private itinerary combines professional transportation, traditional riads, a Sahara desert camp, and selected guesthouse accommodations. Licensed local guides lead the scheduled city visits in Fes and Marrakech, while your private driver manages transportation throughout the journey. Your itinerary, accommodation preferences, and final Casablanca drop-off can be arranged around your travel plans, subject to confirmation.
- Tour type
- Private · your own party
- Departures
- On request, subject to availability
- Transport
- Private A/C vehicle · Desert 4×4 excursion
- Local guides
- Fes · Day 4; Marrakech · Day 9
- Accommodation
- Riads · Desert camp · Guesthouses
- Included meals
- Daily breakfast · 3 dinners
Your route
- Casablanca
- Rabat
- Chefchaouen
- Volubilis & Meknes
- Fes
- Ifrane & Azrou cedar forest
- Ziz Valley
- Merzouga & Erg Chebbi
- Todra Gorges & Dades Valley
- Valley of Roses & Ouarzazate
- Ait Ben Haddou & High Atlas
- Marrakech
- Casablanca
Tour highlights
- Casablanca & Rabat
- Chefchaouen, the Blue Pearl
- Volubilis, Meknes & guided Fes
- Sahara camp & desert discovery
- Gorges, kasbahs & High Atlas
- Guided Marrakech & Casablanca return
Like all our private Morocco tours, this journey can be adapted to your interests and preferred pace.
02 / Day by day
Your 10-day itinerary
Open each day for the full program, accommodation and included meals.
Distances & driving times: All driving figures are approximate and refer to time in the vehicle, not the length of the day’s visit. Sightseeing, meals, rest stops, camel rides, and camp transfers take additional time.
Day 01Casablanca → Rabat
Meet your private driver at Casablanca Airport or your accommodation. Begin with Hassan II Mosque on the Atlantic waterfront, with the interior visit arranged around its visitor schedule, then continue to Rabat. Discover Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the Kasbah of the Udayas overlooking the Bou Regreg estuary. We plan breakfast and sightseeing around your arrival; a late flight may require adjustments. Check into your riad in Rabat and enjoy the evening at leisure.
- Distance
- Approx. 130–150 km
- Driving time
- Approx. 2–2.5 hours
- Accommodation
- Riad Kika Salam or similar · Rabat
- Included meals
- Breakfast
Day 02Rabat → Chefchaouen
After breakfast, travel north through olive groves, villages, and the Rif foothills to Chefchaouen. Explore the blue-painted medina, browse textiles and local crafts, and pause in Outa el Hammam Square. If your arrival time, daylight, and walking preferences allow, take the optional walk to the Spanish Mosque viewpoint for views over the town and mountains. The evening is free before returning to your riad in Chefchaouen.
- Distance
- Approx. 245 km
- Driving time
- Approx. 4–4.5 hours
- Accommodation
- Riad El Palacio & Spa or similar · Chefchaouen
- Included meals
- Breakfast
Day 03Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Meknes → Fes
Enjoy a final stroll in Chefchaouen before traveling south to Volubilis. Explore its Roman mosaics, columns, temples, and arches, then continue to Meknes for Bab Mansour Gate, El Hedim Square, and the historic medina. Learn about the city’s imperial heritage under Sultan Moulay Ismail, with visits arranged around opening times. Reach Fes in the afternoon, check into your riad in the medina, and enjoy the evening at leisure.
- Distance
- Approx. 260–280 km
- Driving time
- Approx. 4.5–5 hours
- Accommodation
- Riad Ghita Palace or similar · Fes Medina
- Included meals
- Breakfast
Day 04Guided Tour of Fes
Explore Fes el-Bali with your licensed local guide after breakfast. Follow the narrow streets through souks, spice markets, and artisan workshops to the Chouara Tanneries and historic madrasas. See Al Quaraouiyine and the Royal Palace Gates from outside, and stop at viewpoints overlooking the medina. Your guide introduces the city’s history and craft traditions, with time for a lunch break. After the tour, continue exploring independently or relax at your riad in Fes.
- City driving distance
- Approx. 10–15 km
- City driving time
- Approx. 45–60 minutes
- Accommodation
- Riad Ghita Palace or similar · Fes Medina
- Included meals
- Breakfast
Day 05Fes → Ifrane → Cedar Forest → Ziz Valley → Merzouga Sahara Desert
Leave Fes early for the long journey to Merzouga. Stop in Ifrane and the cedar forest near Azrou, where you may see Barbary macaques, then cross the Middle Atlas and follow the Ziz Valley’s palm groves south. Arrive beside Erg Chebbi for a camel trek timed around sunset, weather, and your arrival. At your camp near Merzouga, settle into your private tent and enjoy a Moroccan dinner, with Berber music around the campfire when conditions allow.
- Distance
- Approx. 470 km
- Driving time
- Approx. 7–8 hours
- Accommodation
- Sahara Desert Camp or similar · Erg Chebbi, Merzouga
- Included meals
- Breakfast & Dinner
Day 06Merzouga Desert Exploration
Watch sunrise over Erg Chebbi if the weather is clear, then enjoy breakfast before a private 4×4 excursion. Visit Khamlia for Gnawa music, follow desert tracks through fossil-rich landscapes, and stop at viewpoints over the dunes. A visit with a nomadic family for tea is arranged with the hosts’ agreement. Continue to Rissani, where market activity varies by day, before returning to your riad in Merzouga to relax and enjoy dinner. Your driver adapts the circuit to track conditions.
- Distance
- Approx. 80–100 km
- Driving time
- Approx. 2.5–3.5 hours
- Accommodation
- Riad Azawad or similar · Merzouga
- Included meals
- Breakfast & Dinner
Day 07Merzouga → Todra Gorges → Dades Valley
After breakfast, leave Merzouga and travel through Erfoud and Tinghir to Todra Gorge for a walk beneath the limestone cliffs beside the river. Continue along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, passing palm groves, villages, and fortified buildings on the way to Dades Valley. There is time to appreciate the valley’s mountain scenery; visits to the Monkey Fingers formations depend on the day’s schedule and your guesthouse location. Settle into your guesthouse in Dades Valley and enjoy dinner there.
- Distance
- Approx. 270–300 km
- Driving time
- Approx. 4.5–5.5 hours
- Accommodation
- Dar Ahlam or similar · Dades Valley
- Included meals
- Breakfast & Dinner
Day 08Dades Valley → Valley of Roses → Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → Marrakech
Leave Dades Valley early and travel through the Valley of Roses, known for its spring rose harvest and local rose products. Continue through Ouarzazate to Ait Ben Haddou, where you explore the fortified village’s earthen lanes and learn about its place on the old caravan routes. After lunch, cross the High Atlas via Tizi n’Tichka Pass, stopping for views of villages and valleys. Reach your riad in Marrakech in the evening and relax after the journey.
- Distance
- Approx. 330–360 km
- Driving time
- Approx. 6–7 hours
- Accommodation
- Riad Bahia Salam or similar · Marrakech
- Included meals
- Breakfast
Day 09Guided Tour of Marrakech
Meet your licensed local guide after breakfast to visit Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs, and the exterior of the Koutoubia Mosque. Walk through the medina’s souks, where craftspeople and traders sell carpets, leather goods, spices, lanterns, ceramics, and jewelry. Finish at Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, whose activity changes throughout the day. The rest of the afternoon and evening is free to explore, shop, or relax at your riad in Marrakech.
- Driving distance
- 0 km — walking visit
- Driving time
- No scheduled driving
- Accommodation
- Riad Bahia Salam or similar · Marrakech
- Included meals
- Breakfast
Day 10Marrakech → Casablanca Airport
Your driver collects you from your riad in Marrakech for the private transfer to Casablanca Mohammed V Airport or an agreed address in Casablanca. We confirm your drop-off and pickup time before departure, allowing for the drive and airport check-in. Breakfast is served before leaving when your schedule allows; a very early flight may require changing the final-night arrangements. Your tour ends at the agreed drop-off point.
- Distance
- Approx. 240–260 km
- Driving time
- Approx. 2.5–3.5 hours
- Accommodation
- None — tour ends today
- Included meals
- Breakfast
03 / Accommodation
Where You’ll Stay
Nine nights across seven stops: Rabat, Chefchaouen, Fes, a Sahara camp, a Merzouga riad, Dades Valley and Marrakech.
| Nights | Destination | Accommodation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rabat | Riad Kika Salamor similar |
| 2 | Chefchaouen | Riad El Palacio & Spaor similar |
| 3–4 | Fes Medina | Riad Ghita Palaceor similar |
| 5 |  Erg Chebbi, Merzouga | Sahara Desert Campor similar |
| 6 |  Merzouga | Riad Azawador similar |
| 7 |  Dades Valley | Dar Ahlamor similar |
| 8–9 |  Marrakech | Riad Bahia Salamor similar |
| Total | 9 NightsCheck-out on day 10. | |
Your written proposal confirms the property names, room arrangements, camp category and tent facilities before booking. The program has nine nights; there is no overnight stay in Casablanca after the day 10 transfer.
Rooms that suit your party
Tell us if you need double, twin, single or family rooms. Connecting rooms and particular room preferences depend on availability. We show any single-room supplement in your quote.
Your Sahara camp stay
We confirm your tent category, bathroom facilities and agreed camp transfers in your proposal. Tell us about your preferred comfort level and ask about heating or air-conditioning for your dates; facilities depend on the selected camp and tent category.
For a journey with upgraded accommodation, explore our Morocco luxury tours and discuss your preferred stays with our team.
04 / What your tour covers
Included & not included
Included
- Casablanca arrival & departure transfersPrivate pickup at Casablanca Airport or your accommodation on day 1 and a return transfer from Marrakech to Casablanca Airport or agreed city accommodation on day 10.
- Private transport & driverAir-conditioned road transport with a professional driver for your party and the agreed itinerary.
- 9 nights’ accommodation6 nights in traditional city riads, 1 night in a Sahara camp, 1 night in a Merzouga riad and 1 night in a guesthouse in Dades Valley.
- Daily breakfast & 3 dinnersBreakfast on days 1–10 and dinner on days 5, 6 and 7. Arrival-day breakfast is coordinated with your flight or pickup; final-day service depends on departure time.
- Licensed local guidesLicensed local guides lead the scheduled visits in Fes on day 4 and Marrakech on day 9. Your private driver handles road transport. Your written quotation confirms any other local guided visits.
- Camel trek & camp arrangementsA sunset camel trek in Erg Chebbi on day 5 and agreed camp access and return arrangements.
- Private Merzouga desert excursionDay 6 private 4×4 exploration around Merzouga, including Khamlia, desert landscapes, Rissani and a family visit when arranged with the hosts.
Not included
- FlightsInternational and domestic flights.
- Lunches, other dinners & drinksAll lunches and drinks, plus dinners other than those included on days 5–7.
- Entrance feesPaid monument and museum admission, including Hassan II Mosque, Volubilis and city sights, unless expressly included in your proposal.
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses & tipsShopping, gratuities and other personal purchases.
- Optional activities & extra nightsQuad biking, spa treatments, film-studio visits, extra sightseeing or nights, and changes outside the agreed proposal.
Visits & admission tickets. The itinerary includes time for the listed visits and licensed local guides for the guided visits specified in the daily program. Paid entrance tickets are separate unless expressly included in your written proposal. Site access, the order of visits and first-day sightseeing depend on opening times, local arrangements and your arrival flight.
05 / Price & booking
Your price & how to book
Price on request
We price this private tour for your own party. Share your dates, number of adults and children, preferred rooms and accommodation style, and we will prepare an itemized proposal.
- Your price is based on
- Group size, children’s ages, travel season, room occupancy, chosen accommodation and any itinerary changes.
- Single rooms & supplements
- Single-room costs, peak-season supplements and optional extras are shown separately when they apply.
- Before you confirm
- We state the total price, currency, inclusions and any payment fees in writing. Availability is checked for your dates.
Booking in 3 steps
- Tell us your plansSend your dates, number of travelers and room preferences. We prepare your personalized proposal.
- Agree the details & make your paymentReview the itinerary, stays, total price and conditions. Pay a 30% deposit when booking more than 30 days before the tour begins, or 100% when booking within 30 days of arrival. Reservations are subject to availability and our written confirmation after payment.
- Pay the remaining 70%If you paid a deposit, the remaining 70% is due at least 15 days before arrival. Bookings within 30 days require full payment at confirmation.
Payment options: credit/debit card, PayPal or bank transfer. See our booking guide for the complete process.
Changes & cancellation
Email us to request a change or cancellation. Changes are subject to availability; we explain additional costs before making changes. Cancellation charges depend on when we receive your email. See our cancellation policy for the rates, refund calculation and group-size changes. If we must cancel your tour, you can choose a full refund or an alternative date, subject to your agreement.
06 / Before you travel
Essential travel information
Airport transfers, vehicle & driver
Meet us in Casablanca
Your tour starts at Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport or your Casablanca accommodation. On day 10, your driver returns you from Marrakech to Casablanca Airport or an agreed city address. Share your flight details and pickup preferences before booking so we can plan the first-day visits and final transfer.
Your vehicle & guides
Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle selected for your party and luggage, with a private 4×4 for day 6 desert exploration. Licensed local guides lead the guided visits specified in the daily program. Tell us your language preference and request child seats or a vehicle alternative to the camel ride before confirmation.
Days 5 and 8 are long journeys with sightseeing and comfort stops, requiring early starts. The final transfer from Marrakech to Casablanca is planned around your flight and airline check-in requirements. Very early departures may require an adjustment to the last night of the trip.
Walking & accessibility
Medinas have uneven surfaces, and riads, kasbahs and viewpoints may involve steps. Tell us about mobility needs before booking so we can review visits, accommodation and camp access together.
Weather & packing
Bring comfortable walking shoes, sun protection and layers for mountain scenery and desert evenings. Sahara nights can be cold in winter. Ask about your tent facilities and check the forecast close to departure.
Meals & special requests
Breakfast is included each day, with arrival and departure arrangements coordinated around your flights. Dinner is included on days 5, 6 and 7. Lunches, other dinners and drinks are separate. Tell us about allergies and dietary needs before booking.
Visits & local arrangements
Entrance tickets are separate unless expressly included in your proposal. Mosque and monument visits follow access rules and opening times. Al Quaraouiyine, the Royal Palace Gates and Koutoubia are exterior visits. Rissani market activity varies by day; family visits require the hosts’ agreement.
Documents & insurance
Check passport, visa and entry requirements with the appropriate official government or consular service. Travel insurance is excluded; consider suitable cancellation, medical and baggage cover.
Help during your tour
Keep our telephone and WhatsApp details with you. Tell your driver and our local team promptly if a problem arises or your flight changes, so we can review the arrangements with you.
Personalize the route, stays & guide language
Add a night, choose a different riad or slow down the city visits. Tell us your interests and preferred pace so we can explain the options and any price difference.
Local guides can be requested in English, Italian, French or Spanish, subject to availability. We agree language requirements before confirmation.
For a shorter journey focused on the Sahara, browse our Morocco desert tours.
For currency, clothing and connectivity, read our Morocco travel preparation advice.
07 / Frequently asked questions
Questions about this tour
Is this 10-day Morocco tour from Casablanca private?
Yes. Your vehicle and itinerary are arranged for your own party. The program includes licensed local guides for the guided visits specified in the daily program and a private 4×4 excursion around Merzouga. Riads, hotels and the Sahara camp may host other guests.
Where does the tour start and finish?
The tour starts at Casablanca Airport or your Casablanca accommodation on day 1. After two nights in Marrakech, your driver returns you to Casablanca Airport or an agreed city address on day 10. No final-night accommodation in Casablanca is included.
Can we visit Casablanca and Rabat on our arrival day?
The program plans both cities on day 1, subject to your arrival time and site opening hours. An early arrival allows more time for Hassan II Mosque and Rabat. Send your flight details before booking so we can confirm a realistic schedule or discuss an additional night if needed.
How are the nine overnight stays arranged?
You spend one night in Rabat, one in Chefchaouen, two in Fes, one at a Sahara camp near Merzouga, one at a Merzouga riad, one in Dades Valley and two in Marrakech. Your proposal confirms the properties, room categories and tent facilities.
Which meals and entrance fees are included?
Breakfast is listed on days 1–10, coordinated with arrival and departure arrangements. Dinner is included on days 5, 6 and 7. All lunches, other dinners and drinks are separate. Paid monument admission is extra unless expressly included in your written proposal.
Do the kilometers and driving hours include sightseeing?
No. They cover approximate road distance and time moving in the vehicle. Visits, walking, meals, rest breaks, camel rides and camp access are additional. On the Fes and Marrakech city-tour days, the estimate refers to local driving, not the full guided visit.
What happens during the two days around Merzouga?
On day 5, arrive from Fes for a sunset camel trek and camp night. Day 6 includes a private 4×4 excursion to Khamlia, desert landscapes and Rissani, with a family visit when arranged with the hosts. You then stay at a riad in Merzouga before continuing to Dades.
Can we use a vehicle instead of riding camels?
Yes. Tell us before booking if you prefer a vehicle alternative for camp access. We explain the arrangements and any price difference in your proposal, so you can still enjoy the Sahara scenery and overnight stay.
What is the price of this ten-day tour?
The price is on request and depends on your dates, party size, room arrangements, accommodation choices and any changes to the program. We confirm the total, currency, services and supplements in writing before you book.
Can the itinerary be adjusted to our flights or preferred pace?
Yes. Share your arrival and departure times, preferred rooms, children’s ages and any mobility requirements. We can discuss extra nights, different stays or an alternative finish before booking. Very early flights from Casablanca may require changing the final-night arrangements.
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