This 10 Days Morocco Tour from Casablanca takes you from Casablanca to Fes at a relaxed pace. You explore Marrakech with a guided day and a free day, cross the High Atlas to Ait Ben Haddou, spend a full day in the Sahara at Merzouga, and finish with a guided day in Fes.
On arrival at Casablanca Mohammed V Airport your driver welcomes you and transfers you to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time you can rest or head to the Corniche and the great Hassan II Mosque set over the ocean. Overnight in Casablanca.
After breakfast we drive south to Marrakech, arriving in the red city by midday or early afternoon. The rest of the day is free to start exploring the souks and the lively Jemaa el-Fna square with its food stalls and performers. Overnight in Marrakech.
After breakfast you meet your local guide for a full day exploring Marrakech. You visit the iconic Koutoubia Mosque, the ornate Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs and the Ben Youssef Madrasa, then wander the colourful souks. In the evening enjoy the buzzing Jemaa el-Fna square. Overnight in Marrakech.
A free full day in Marrakech at your own pace. Return to the souks for shopping, relax in a traditional hammam, visit the Majorelle Garden or the Bahia Palace, or simply enjoy a café on the Jemaa el-Fna square. Overnight in Marrakech.
We leave Marrakech and cross the High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi n’Tichka pass (2,260 m), stopping for panoramic views over Berber villages and kasbahs. We visit the UNESCO-listed Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou — backdrop of films such as Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia — then continue to Ouarzazate.
Passing Kalaat M’Gouna, the valley of roses, and Skoura, we reach the Dades Valley, where we spend the night.
After breakfast we drive to the Todra Gorges, a canyon with 300-metre limestone walls where we stop to walk and have lunch. We then continue via Tinghir and Erfoud — known for its date palms and fossils — to reach Merzouga in the late afternoon.
A camel caravan takes us over the dunes of Erg Chebbi at sunset to our desert camp for dinner, music around the fire and a night under the stars.
A full day in the Sahara at Merzouga. Explore the great dunes of Erg Chebbi by 4×4, visit the Gnaoua village of Khamlia, meet nomad families, and see spots such as Dayet Srji lake and Hassi Labied. Return to the camp for a desert sunset, dinner and a night under the stars.
After a final desert sunrise and breakfast we head north towards Fes. We cross the Ziz Valley and the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping in the cedar forests of Azrou to look for the Barbary macaques, and pass through Ifrane. We arrive in Fes in the evening. Overnight in Fes.
A full day exploring Fes with your local guide. Discover the UNESCO-listed medina of Fes el-Bali with the Al-Qarawiyyin university, the Bou Inania Madrasa, the famous Chouara tanneries and the maze of souks and craft workshops. Overnight in Fes.
After breakfast, depending on your flight time, your driver transfers you to Fes–Saïss Airport for departure. End of our services.
Is this a private tour?
Yes, fully private with your own driver-guide and vehicle; the itinerary can be tailored to your interests.
Are flights included?
No, international flights are not included. The tour includes airport transfers as set out in the itinerary.
What accommodation is used?
A mix of hand-picked riads and hotels in the cities plus a night (or more) in a desert camp near Merzouga. Breakfasts are included, plus dinner at the camp.
Do we have local guides in the cities?
Yes, official local guides are included for the main city tours (Marrakech and Fes).
