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Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca on a 10 Days Tour from Casablanca

10 Days / 9 Nights

10 Days Tour from Casablanca

Discover Morocco from Casablanca through Chefchaouen, Fes and the Sahara Desert before crossing southern Morocco to Marrakech.

Private Morocco Tour

Experience Morocco in 10 Days from Casablanca

This 10 days tour from Casablanca brings together northern Morocco, ancient heritage, imperial cities, the Sahara Desert and the landscapes of the south. The journey begins in Casablanca before continuing through Rabat and the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen.

Continue through Volubilis to Fes, where a full day with a local guide gives you time to discover the historic city before heading across the Middle Atlas toward Merzouga. Two nights in the Sahara region allow for a dedicated 4×4 exploration as well as the camel ride and desert camp.

Your 10 days Morocco tour from Casablanca then crosses Todra Gorge, Dades Valley and Ait Ben Haddou before reaching Marrakech. A full day is reserved for exploring Marrakech with a local guide, followed by your departure transfer on Day 10.

Tour Highlights

Highlights of Your 10 Days Tour from Casablanca

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Casablanca & Rabat

Begin your journey with Casablanca and continue to Morocco’s capital to discover some of Rabat’s important historic landmarks.

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Chefchaouen & Volubilis

Experience the blue-painted streets of Chefchaouen before continuing to the ancient archaeological site of Volubilis.

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Guided Discovery of Fes

Explore historic Fes with a local guide, from the Mellah and Royal Palace gates to traditional craftsmanship and the old medina.

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Merzouga Desert Exploration

Spend two nights in the Merzouga region with a 4×4 desert exploration, camel ride across Erg Chebbi and Sahara camp experience.

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Southern Morocco Landscapes

Travel through Todra Gorge, Dades Valley, Rose Valley and Ait Ben Haddou before crossing the High Atlas Mountains.

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Full-Day Marrakech Experience

Discover Marrakech with a local guide, including Bahia Palace, Ben Youssef Madrasa, the old Medina, Jemaa el-Fnaa and the Koutoubia area.

Tour Itinerary

10 Days Tour from Casablanca Itinerary

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Day 1

Casablanca → Hassan II Mosque → Rabat

Your 10-day Morocco tour begins in Casablanca with pickup from your accommodation or according to your arrival arrangements. Begin with the Hassan II Mosque, Casablanca's most recognizable landmark, situated beside the Atlantic Ocean.

After your time in Casablanca, travel north along the Atlantic coast toward Rabat, Morocco's capital.

Discover some of Rabat's important landmarks, including the Oudaya Kasbah, Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V. The day finishes with check-in at your accommodation in Rabat.

Overnight: Hotel or riad in Rabat

Meals: Breakfast

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Day 2

Rabat → Chefchaouen

After breakfast, leave Rabat and travel north toward the Rif Mountains. The scenery gradually changes as you leave the Atlantic region and approach Chefchaouen.

Arrive in Morocco's famous Blue City and enjoy time to discover the old medina at your own pace. Walk through blue-painted lanes, small squares and local streets surrounded by the mountain setting.

The slower schedule gives you time to enjoy Chefchaouen rather than treating it as a short stop. Spend the night in a hotel or riad in the city.

Overnight: Hotel or riad in Chefchaouen

Meals: Breakfast

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Day 3

Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Fes

After breakfast, leave Chefchaouen and travel south toward Volubilis, adding an important archaeological stop to your journey between northern Morocco and Fes.

Spend time exploring the archaeological site of Volubilis, where the remains provide a window into the region's ancient history. Entrance fees are not included and are paid separately.

After the visit, continue toward Fes. Arrive later in the day, check into your hotel or riad and enjoy the evening at your own pace before the next day's guided sightseeing.

Overnight: Hotel or riad in Fes

Meals: Breakfast

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Day 4

Full-Day Fes City Tour

After breakfast, meet your local guide for a full day dedicated to discovering Fes. Begin with areas outside the old medina, including the Mellah and the exterior gates of the Royal Palace.

Continue to a panoramic viewpoint overlooking the historic city before discovering traditional Moroccan ceramic and zellige craftsmanship.

Enter the old medina with your guide and walk through its narrow streets, traditional souks and artisan quarters. See workshops and experience the atmosphere of one of Morocco's most fascinating historic centers.

During the tour, view the famous tanneries from the surrounding terraces while your guide provides historical and cultural context. Entrance fees are not included.

Overnight: Hotel or riad in Fes

Meals: Breakfast

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Day 5

Fes → Ifrane → Cedar Forest → Ziz Valley → Merzouga

Leave Fes after breakfast and travel south through the Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop in Ifrane before continuing toward the Cedar Forest for a short break among the cedar trees.

Continue through changing mountain landscapes toward southeastern Morocco. As the road descends, the scenery becomes increasingly dry and open.

Stop for views over the palm-filled Ziz Valley before continuing toward Erfoud and Merzouga. The Erg Chebbi dunes begin to dominate the landscape as you approach the Sahara.

Arrive in Merzouga and settle into your hotel or riad near the dunes. The following day is reserved for a deeper exploration of the desert region.

Overnight: Hotel or riad in Merzouga

Meals: Breakfast

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Day 6

Merzouga Desert Exploration → Camel Ride → Desert Camp

After breakfast, begin your 4×4 exploration of the Merzouga region. Travel beyond the main dunes to experience the landscapes and communities surrounding Erg Chebbi.

Visit Khamlia village before continuing toward the Merzouga oasis. When seasonal conditions allow, you may also see the desert lake.

Continue across the desert terrain to meet nomad families and learn about life in this remote region. The exploration also takes you toward an old mining area.

Return toward Khamlia for a lunch stop, where traditional Berber pizza is a local specialty. Lunch is not included and is paid separately.

Later, prepare for your camel ride across the Erg Chebbi dunes. Travel toward the Sahara desert camp, where dinner is included and you spend the night surrounded by the desert.

Overnight: Sahara Desert camp

Meals: Dinner and breakfast

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Day 7

Merzouga → Todra Gorge → Dades Valley

After breakfast, leave the Sahara and travel west through southeastern Morocco toward Tinghir and Todra Gorge.

Take time to walk through Todra Gorge, where high canyon walls rise above the valley. The landscapes provide a dramatic change after the open desert around Merzouga.

Continue toward Dades Valley through traditional villages and impressive rock formations before arriving at your accommodation.

Dinner is included this evening at your accommodation in the Dades Valley.

Overnight: Hotel or riad in Dades Valley

Meals: Dinner and breakfast

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Day 8

Dades Valley → Rose Valley → Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → High Atlas → Marrakech

Leave Dades after breakfast and travel through the Rose Valley toward Ouarzazate, passing the distinctive landscapes and traditional settlements of southern Morocco.

Continue to Ait Ben Haddou and spend time exploring its historic fortified ksar and traditional earthen architecture. Entrance fees, where applicable, are not included.

From Ait Ben Haddou, continue across the High Atlas Mountains. Follow the mountain road through changing valleys and villages before descending toward Marrakech.

Arrive in Marrakech later in the day and check into your hotel or riad. Enjoy the evening at your own pace before the dedicated city tour the following day.

Overnight: Hotel or riad in Marrakech

Meals: Breakfast

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Day 9

Full-Day Marrakech City Tour

After breakfast, meet your local Marrakech guide for a full day dedicated to exploring the historic city.

Visit Bahia Palace and discover its courtyards and traditional Moroccan decorative details. Continue to Ben Youssef Madrasa, an important historic monument in the old city.

Continue on foot through the old Medina and its traditional souks. Explore narrow streets lined with local shops and artisan workshops while your guide introduces you to the history and character of Marrakech.

Discover Jemaa el-Fnaa, the famous square at the heart of the old Medina, before continuing toward the Koutoubia area, one of Marrakech's most recognizable landmarks.

Entrance fees to monuments and attractions are not included. After the guided tour, return to your accommodation and enjoy your final evening in Marrakech.

Overnight: Hotel or riad in Marrakech

Meals: Breakfast

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Day 10

Departure Transfer to Marrakech or Casablanca Airport

After breakfast, your final transfer is arranged according to your flight plans.

If your flight departs from Marrakech Airport, transfer from your accommodation to the airport at the appropriate time.

If your international departure is from Casablanca Airport, travel from Marrakech to Casablanca for your flight. Because this is a longer road transfer, the departure time will be coordinated carefully with your flight schedule.

Your 10-day journey across Morocco finishes with drop-off at your selected departure airport.

What's Included

  • ✓Pick-up from your accommodation in Casablanca
  • ✓Private air-conditioned transportation
  • ✓Professional English-speaking driver
  • ✓9 nights accommodation in selected hotels, riads and desert camp
  • ✓Breakfasts during the overnight stays
  • ✓Dinner at the Merzouga desert camp and in the Dades Valley
  • ✓Local guide for the Fes city tour
  • ✓4×4 Merzouga desert exploration
  • ✓Camel ride in the Erg Chebbi dunes
  • ✓Overnight stay in a Sahara Desert camp
  • ✓Local guide for the Marrakech city tour
  • ✓Departure transfer to Marrakech Airport or Casablanca Airport

What's Not Included

  • ×Lunches
  • ×Dinners outside the Merzouga desert camp and Dades Valley
  • ×Drinks
  • ×Entrance fees to monuments and attractions
  • ×Personal expenses
  • ×Tips and gratuities
  • ×Anything not specifically listed under Included

Tour Route

10-Day Morocco Tour Route from Casablanca

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does the 10-day tour start and finish?

The tour starts with pickup in Casablanca. On Day 10, your departure transfer can be arranged to Marrakech Airport or Casablanca Airport depending on your flight plans.

Is this 10-day Morocco tour private?

Yes. This is a private tour with your own vehicle and driver, allowing the journey to be arranged around your group rather than a shared coach itinerary.

How many nights do we spend in the Sahara region?

You spend two nights in the Merzouga area. The first is at a hotel or riad near the dunes, followed by a dedicated desert exploration day, camel ride and overnight stay at the Sahara camp.

Are local guides included in Fes and Marrakech?

Yes. A local guide is included for the dedicated Fes city tour and another local guide is included for the full-day Marrakech city tour.

Can the 10-day itinerary be customized?

Because this is a private tour, some details can be discussed when arranging your trip. Any requested changes should be confirmed in advance so the route and accommodation can be planned properly.

How active is this Morocco itinerary?

The tour combines driving with sightseeing and walking. Fes and Marrakech involve walking through historic medinas, while places such as Volubilis, Todra Gorge and Ait Ben Haddou also involve walking depending on how much you choose to explore.

Should we choose Marrakech Airport or Casablanca Airport on Day 10?

The best departure airport depends on your onward flight. Marrakech Airport is closer to your final hotel, while a Casablanca Airport departure requires a longer road transfer and should be coordinated carefully with your flight time.

Can we bring our luggage throughout the tour?

Yes. Your main luggage travels with you in the tour vehicle. For the Sahara camp, a smaller overnight bag can be more convenient for the desert stay.