Morocco10 Days / 9 NightsPrivate Tour
Morocco’s Grand Loop: From Marrakech to Casablanca via the Sahara
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From $2,800 per person (2 sharing)
Duration10 Days / 9 Nights
RouteMarrakech → Dades Valley → Sahara Desert → Fes → Chefchaouen → Rabat → Casablanca
Starting from$2,800 pp
Group sizePrivate — your own group
About this tour
A Sweeping Route from the Red City to the Blue City and the Imperial North
This Marrakech to Casablanca tour starts in Marrakech and crosses the High Atlas to Aït Ben Haddou and the Dades Valley before two days exploring the Sahara at Merzouga.
From the desert, the journey heads north through Fes’s living medina and the Roman ruins of Volubilis to the blue-washed streets of Chefchaouen, before finishing with Rabat and Casablanca.
This is one of our broadest single loops — genuinely covering Morocco’s desert, imperial, and coastal faces in ten days.
As a Moroccan local operator, we hand-pick every riad, camp and guide on this route. Every itinerary can be tailored to your dates, pace and interests.
Starting from
$2,800 per person, 2 sharing
Private departures · any date you choose
- Tailor-made by a Moroccan local operator
- Private driver & hand-picked riads
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The journey
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 · Arrival in Marrakech
Welcome to Morocco. Your private driver meets you at Marrakech Menara Airport and takes you to your riad in the heart of the medina. Some riads sit in lanes too narrow for a car, so a porter or your driver may help you with your luggage on the last stretch.
After checking in and resting, your guide takes you on an orientation walk through the old medina. You discover Jemaa el-Fnaa Square as it comes alive in the evening, when food stalls, musicians and storytellers fill the square. A welcome dinner closes the day. Time at leisure afterward so there is no need to rush after a long journey.
Day 2 · Guided Tour of Marrakech
A full guided day through the imperial city. You start at the Ben Youssef Madrasa, an Islamic school founded in the 14th century, known for its carved cedar, stucco and tilework around a central courtyard. You then visit the 19th-century Bahia Palace with its gardens and tilework, and see the iconic 77-metre Koutoubia Mosque minaret, the landmark of the city.
Next, your guide leads you through the legendary souks and artisan quarters, where metalworkers, tailors, and carpenters still work in small workshops. The day ends back at Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, the beating heart of Marrakech, with time to take it all in. Dinner is at your leisure.
Day 3 · Marrakech to Dades Valley
After breakfast you leave Marrakech and head south into the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka Pass. The road climbs through switchbacks and Berber villages, with wide views over the peaks. You then stop at Aït Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Morocco’s most famous fortified ksar. Built of earth and clay along an old caravan route, it has appeared in many films and television series. Short tour in Ait ben haddou, then lunch in a local restaurant.
Next is Ouarzazate, Morocco’s film-making capital, home to some of the largest film studios in Africa. In the afternoon you drive on through the Valley of Roses at Kelaa M’Gouna, where damask roses are grown in hedges between the fields and made into rose water. The valley is at its most beautiful in spring, when the roses are in bloom. You reach the Dades Valley in the evening, known for its dramatic rock formations.
Day 4 · Dades Valley to Merzouga Desert
After breakfast you drive east, stopping for photos near the palm oasis of Tinghir, a long green ribbon of palms in the middle of dry hills. You then visit the dramatic Todra Gorge for a walk along the river, between canyon walls that rise up to 300 metres on either side.
The drive continues through Erfoud, known for its fossil workshops, and on to Merzouga. In the late afternoon you ride a camel into the golden Erg Chebbi dunes to your desert camp. Dinner is a traditional Moroccan meal served at the camp, followed by Berber songs under the stars. Bring a warm layer, as desert nights cool quickly.
Day 5 · Merzouga Desert Exploration
Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the dunes, then meet your 4×4 driver for a day-long excursion through the Sahara. You visit local Berber nomads, and learn how they live in this part of the desert, visit the old M’fis mines. Next, at Khamlia you enjoy a Gnaoua music performance, a tradition of drumming and chanting with roots in sub-Saharan Africa, Lunch in a local restaurant in the Sahara.
The afternoon offers optional sandboarding, quad biking or buggy riding across the dunes. You return to your desert camp by 4×4, with time at leisure to climb the dunes and take photos before sunset.
Day 6 · Merzouga to Fes via Midelt
This is a long but rewarding driving day toward the north. You leave the desert and follow the Ziz Valley, with its palm groves and river views, then pass through Midelt, known for its apple farms and festival. The road climbs into the Middle Atlas, where you stop at Ifrane, Morocco’s alpine-style town, and the cedar forests of Azrou, where wild Barbary macaques come down to the roadside.
You arrive in Fes in the evening and check into your accommodation. Lunch and dinner are not included, so your driver will stop at a good local restaurant along the way.
Day 7 · Guided Tour of Fes
A private sightseeing tour with a local guide through the narrow streets of the ancient medina of Fes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the largest car-free urban areas in the world. You visit the Bou Inania Madrasa or the Attarine Madrasa, two of the finest examples of Marinid architecture, with carved cedar, stucco and zellige tilework. You also stop at Nejjarine Square, known for its ornate fountain and the nearby museum of wooden arts.
The tour continues through the artisan quarters, where leather, brass and ceramic craftsmen still work in small workshops, and ends in the historic Fes Eljadid to visit the Royal Palace, then Jewish quarter, which reflects centuries of coexistence. Plan on several hours of walking. The lanes are narrow, busy and uneven, so bring comfortable shoes. Lunch and dinner are at your leisure.
Day 8 · Fes to Chefchaouen (via Meknes & Volubilis)
After breakfast you drive to Meknes, one of Morocco’s four imperial cities, for a brief tour that includes the monumental Bab Mansour Gate, often called the most beautiful gate in the country. You then continue to Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best-preserved Roman sites in North Africa, with its mosaics, triumphal arch and columns standing in the open plain. Entrance is included.
In the afternoon you drive north into the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen, the picturesque Blue City. You arrive in the evening, with free time to explore its blue-washed alleyways at your own pace. Lunch and dinner are at your leisure.
Day 9 · Chefchaouen to Casablanca via Rabat
After breakfast you drive to Rabat, Morocco’s capital. Here you explore the Kasbah of the Udayas, a whitewashed fortress quarter with wide views over the Atlantic Ocean, and the Hassan Tower, the unfinished minaret of a 12th-century mosque.
In the afternoon you continue to Casablanca to visit the Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world, built on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, with a minaret that rises 210 metres. If your departure flight is from Marrakech, this day can instead return there.
Day 10 · Departure from Casablanca
Enjoy free time in Casablanca, depending on your flight schedule, private transfer takes you to the airport for your departure flight.
Itinerary can be adjusted to your dates, pace and interests.
The details
What’s Included
Included
- 9 nights accommodation in hand selected Riads or hotels — level depends on your package
- Private chauffeur-driven, air-conditioned minibus (Mercedes or similar) & mineral water throughout
- Daily breakfast is included in your accommodation
- Dinner in Sahara of Merzouga
- Lunch as mentioned in day by day itinerary
- Camel ride in Merzouga Sahara
- Full-day 4×4 Sahara excursion
- Private sightseeing tours with local guides in Marrakech, Ait ben haddou, Volubilis, and Fes
- Entrance to Volubilis & Attarine Madrasa or Bouanania madrasa (Fes)
- Airport pickup and drop-off
- 24/7 emergency phone support
Not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Drinks during included meals
- Personal expenses
- Tips for guides and drivers
Choose your package
Private, From Comfortable to VIP
Every departure is private — just your own group, guide and vehicle, on any date you choose. Tap a package below to compare what’s included.
Prices shown are per person, based on 2 travelers sharing a twin or double room. Traveling solo or want your own room? Add the single supplement listed for your package.
Comfortable · From $2,800 per person
Plan the Comfortable Package
| Price per person (2 sharing) | $2,800 |
| Single supplement (your own room) | $840 |
| Accommodation style | 4-star hotels or traditional riads |
Luxury · From $3,930 per person
Plan the Luxury Package
| Price per person (2 sharing) | $3,930 |
| Single supplement (your own room) | $1,179 |
| Accommodation style | High-end 4-star to standard 5-star hotels or luxurious riads |
Premium · From $5,068 per person
Plan the Premium Package
| Price per person (2 sharing) | $5,068 |
| Single supplement (your own room) | $1,520 |
| Accommodation style | Handpicked 5-star hotels & luxurious boutique riads |
High-End (VIP) · From $7,930 per person
Plan the High-End (VIP) Package
| Price per person (2 sharing) | $7,930 |
| Single supplement (your own room) | $2,379 |
| Accommodation style | Morocco’s most prestigious 5-star hotels |
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Which airports do I fly into and out of?
You’ll arrive at Marrakech Menara Airport and depart from Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport — a one-way loop, so book your flights accordingly. If your return flight is from Marrakech instead, let us know and we’ll adjust the final day.
If your arrival and departure from different airport, contact us to customize or adjust the itinerary for you.
Can this tour be customised?
Yes. This itinerary can be adjusted to your dates, pace and interests — extra nights in any city, a different accommodation tier, or changes to the route are all possible. Tell us what you’d like and we’ll tailor it.
How do I book, and what deposit is required?
A 30% deposit confirms your booking, pay it directly via our payment options we will provide to you. We’ll send payment details by PayPal, Wise, or bank transfer. The remaining balance is settled in Morocco, or you can wire it before your arrival.
What payment methods do you accept?
The remaining balance can be paid in Morocco — cash (no fee), Wise (no fee), PayPal (5% fee), or credit card (3% fee, in MAD). Your deposit isn’t locked to this one trip: it’s valid toward any private tour we run in Morocco, and it can be transferred to a family member, friend, or anyone you refer to us.
What is your cancellation policy?
If we need to cancel (extremely rare, emergency only), your deposit is refunded in full. If you need to cancel: the deposit is non-refundable, but canceling 30+ days before departure lets you apply it to a postponed trip within the next two years, at no extra cost. Canceling within 0–29 days of departure may carry a hotel cancellation charge, which varies by property, we only pass on what we’re actually charged, nothing more.
Do I need travel insurance?
Travel insurance is not included in this tour and is not provided by us, but we strongly recommend arranging it before you travel.
Do I need a visa for Morocco?
Visa requirements depend on your nationality — many visitors (including from the EU, UK, US and Canada) can enter visa-free for stays up to 90 days, but you should confirm your own country’s requirement before booking flights.
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Talk to our Morocco team directly. We usually reply within a few hours.
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