10 Day Morocco Tour in Imperial Cities and Sahara Desert

4.5 (6 reviews) Casablanca, Morocco
Duration10 days
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LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

This tour covers Morocco’s most iconic destinations, including Fes, the Sahara Desert (Merzouga), and Marrakech, combining culture, nature, and authentic local experiences. What makes it truly special is two full nights in the Sahara Desert, a rare and highly requested experience that allows you to fully enjoy desert life, camel trekking, starry skies, and peaceful sunrises and sunsets among the dunes.

You’ll benefit from guided city tours in Fes and Marrakech with experienced local guides who provide insider knowledge, cultural insight, and access to places many travelers miss. The itinerary is carefully balanced, featuring scenic routes, cultural depth, and comfortable travel days, ensuring a smooth and enriching journey.

This tour is ideal for couples, families with children, and small groups, offering a safe, immersive, and memorable Moroccan experience with carefully selected accommodations and professional local support throughout.

What's included

  • all hotels and camps
  • Private transportation
  • dinners and breakfasts in desert and fes
  • Admission fee
  • lunch in the second day in the desert
  • all lunches and some dinners

What to expect

Day 1: Day 1 – Arrival in Casablanca
  1. Casablanca
    20h
    Arrival at Mohammed V International Airport

    Meet & greet by your driver/guide

    Visit the Hassan II Mosque (interior visit optional)

    Walk along the Corniche coastal area

    Check-in at hotel
    Overnight: Casablanca

    Driving: Minimal
    Highlights: Atlantic coast, largest mosque in Morocco
Day 2: Day 2 – Casablanca → Rabat → Chefchaouen
  1. Chefchaouen
    20h
    Morning departure to Rabat (capital city)

    Visit:

    Hassan Tower

    Mausoleum of Mohammed V

    Kasbah of the Oudayas

    Continue north through scenic Rif Mountains

    Arrival in Chefchaouen, the Blue City
    Overnight: Chefchaouen

    Driving: ~5–6 hours
    Highlights: Imperial history + mountain landscapes
Day 3: Day 3 – Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Meknes → Fes
  1. Volubilis
    20h
    Morning free time in Chefchaouen for photos

    Drive to Volubilis, Roman ruins (UNESCO)

    Stop in Meknes:

    Bab Mansour Gate

    El Hedim Square

    Continue to Fes
    Overnight: Fes (riad inside medina)

    Driving: ~5 hours
    Highlights: Roman ruins, imperial gates
Day 4: Day 4 – Guided Tour of Fes
  1. Fes El-Bali
    20h
    Full-day guided tour of Fes el-Bali

    Visit:

    Royal Palace gates

    Al-Qarawiyyin University (world’s oldest)

    Chouara Tanneries

    Nejjarine Fountain

    Traditional souks & artisan quarters

    Free evening
    Overnight: Fes

    Highlights: Cultural & spiritual capital of Morocco
Day 5: Day 5 – Fes → Ifrane → Cedar Forest → Midelt
  1. Azrou Cedar Forest
    20h
    Departure toward Middle Atlas Mountains

    Stop in Ifrane (“Little Switzerland”)

    Visit Cedar Forest (Barbary macaques)

    Scenic drive through mountains

    Arrival in Midelt
    Overnight: Midelt

    Driving: ~4–5 hours
    Highlights: Mountains, forests, alpine scenery
Day 6: Day 6 – Midelt → Ziz Valley → Merzouga (1st Night)
  1. Merzouga
    20h
    Drive through Ziz Gorge & Ziz Valley

    Palm groves and desert landscapes

    Arrival in Merzouga

    Camel trek at sunset into Erg Chebbi dunes

    Dinner & Berber music at desert camp
    Overnight: Desert camp (Merzouga)

    Driving: ~4 hours
    Highlights: Sahara entrance, camel trek
Day 7: Day 7 – Merzouga Desert (2nd Night)
  1. Khamlia
    20h
    Sunrise over the dunes

    Breakfast at camp

    4x4 desert exploration:

    Nomad families

    Gnawa music village

    Fossils & black desert

    Oasis & irrigation systems

    Afternoon free (sandboarding / relaxation)

    Second night under the stars
    Overnight: Desert camp or Merzouga hotel

    Highlights: Deep Sahara experience (no long driving)
Day 8: Day 8 – Merzouga → Rissani → Todra Gorge → Dades Valley
  1. Dades Gorges
    20h
    Departure from Merzouga

    Visit Rissani traditional market

    Stop at Todra Gorge (walk between cliffs)

    Drive through Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs

    Arrival in Dades Valley
    Overnight: Dades Valley

    Driving: ~5 hours
    Highlights: Gorges, kasbahs, valleys
Day 9: Day 9 – Dades → Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → Marrakech
  1. Ait Ben Haddou
    20h
    Visit Ouarzazate (Hollywood of Africa)

    Stop at Ait Ben Haddou (UNESCO site)

    Cross High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass

    Arrival in Marrakech
    Overnight: Marrakech

    Driving: ~6–7 hours
    Highlights: Atlas Mountains, UNESCO kasbah
Day 10: Day 10 – Marrakech Guided Tour & Departure
  1. Marrakech
    20h
    Guided tour of Marrakech:

    Bahia Palace

    Saadian Tombs

    Koutoubia Mosque

    Jemaa el-Fna Square

    Souks & medina

    Transfer to airport or hotel
    End of tour

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will arrange pickup from your preferred location, whether it is the airport or your hotel. Please share the exact pickup address or location details in advance.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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