Private tours in Marrakech and across Morocco with local drivers and guides: Sahara Desert adventures, imperial cities and day trips, designed around you.
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10 Days
English,spanish
From Casablanca
This 10 Days Tour from Casablanca takes you from Morocco Atlantic coast to the blue streets of Chefchaouen, the old Medina of Fes, and the Sahara Desert near Merzouga. Along the way, you’ll visit Roman ruins, cross the Middle Atlas Mountains, and explore traditional villages and historic kasbahs. The journey ends in Marrakech, where a local guide introduces you to the city’s palaces, markets, and historic streets.
Journeys To Morocco arranges private tours with a dedicated vehicle and an English-speaking driver-guide. Local guides lead sightseeing tours in Fes and Marrakech. You’ll also have time to enjoy a camel ride, experience desert life, and spend a night at a Sahara camp. If you have specific interests, you can discuss a custom itinerary with our team before your trip.
Visit the Hassan II Mosque and Rabat landmarks.
Explore Chefchaouen blue lanes in the Rif Mountains.
See Roman ruins at Volubilis and historic Meknes.
Explore Fes Medina alongside an experienced local guide.
Cross the Middle Atlas and palm-filled Ziz Valley.
Ride camels across Erg Chebbi beneath desert stars.
Discover Gnawa music and desert life near Merzouga.
Walk beneath the towering cliffs of Todra Gorge.
Explore Ait Ben Haddou and cross High Atlas.
Explore Marrakech palaces, souks, and its famous square.
Your 10 days tour from Casablanca with pickup from your hotel, the airport, or another agreed location in Casablanca. Visit the Hassan II Mosque before driving to Rabat. Explore Hassan Tower and the Kasbah of the Udayas, then check in to your accommodation for the night.
After breakfast, leave Rabat and travel north toward Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains. The drive passes through rural areas and rolling hills before reaching this small mountain town.
Once you arrive, explore the old Medina on foot. Blue-painted walls, narrow streets, and small shops give the town its distinctive look. Walk through the main square, browse local craft shops, and enjoy views of the surrounding mountains. You’ll have time to explore at your own pace before spending the night in Chefchaouen.
Enjoy breakfast in Chefchaouen before heading south toward Volubilis. This archaeological site preserves the remains of an ancient Roman settlement. Walk among the old columns, stone structures, and floor mosaics while learning about the city’s history.
Continue to Meknes, one of Morocco’s historic imperial cities. Visit Bab Mansour and explore the area around El Hedim Square. Depending on opening hours and access, you may also visit the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. Later, continue to Fes and settle into your accommodation for the night.
Today, a local guide will help you discover Fes and its long history. Begin in Fes el-Bali, the old Medina, where narrow lanes connect traditional homes, small markets, and craft workshops. The streets offer a close look at daily life in one of Morocco best-known historic cities.
Visit the Chouara Tanneries to see traditional leather processing methods. Continue through the souks, where artisans sell pottery, metalwork, textiles, and other handmade products. You’ll also explore the Mellah, the city’s historic Jewish quarter, and learn about the different communities that shaped Fes. After the guided tour, return to your accommodation or spend the rest of the day exploring independently.
After breakfast, leave Fes and travel south toward the Sahara. Your first stops include Ifrane, known for its distinctive architecture, and the area around Azrou. If time and conditions allow, visit the cedar forest, where Barbary macaques sometimes appear.
Continue through the Middle Atlas Mountains toward Midelt, passing mountain scenery and small communities along the way. Later, follow the road through the Ziz Valley, where palm groves line the valley floor. The landscape gradually changes as you approach the desert region. Continue through Erfoud to Merzouga, the gateway to the Erg Chebbi dunes, and spend the night at your accommodation.
Spend the day exploring the desert around Merzouga. Depending on your arrangements, visit Khamlia village to hear traditional Gnawa music and learn about the community’s cultural heritage. You may also visit nomadic families to learn about their daily routines and life in the Sahara.
Later, head toward the Erg Chebbi dunes for a camel ride. As the sun sets, the sand takes on changing shades of gold and orange. Continue to your desert camp, where you can enjoy dinner and relax beneath the night sky. Spend the night in the Sahara and experience a quieter side of Morocco.
If you wish, wake early to watch the sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, leave Merzouga and travel toward Todra Gorge. The route passes through desert settlements and small towns before reaching the high limestone cliffs of the gorge.
Take time for a walk and enjoy the views from the valley floor. The steep rock walls make this a popular stop for photographs and short walks. Continue toward Dades Valley, passing traditional villages and rugged mountain scenery. Arrive at your accommodation and relax for the evening.
After breakfast, leave Dades Valley and drive toward Ouarzazate. The route passes traditional villages, old kasbahs, and changing landscapes in southern Morocco. Continue to Ait Ben Haddou, a historic fortified settlement recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Walk through its narrow passages and see the traditional earthen buildings built along the hillside. After exploring the site, continue across the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass. The winding road passes mountain villages and scenic viewpoints before descending toward Marrakech. Arrive in the city and check in to your accommodation.
Discover Marrakech with a local guide who will introduce you to the city’s history and architecture. Start at Bahia Palace, known for its courtyards and detailed decoration. Continue to the Saadian Tombs, where carved plasterwork and colorful tile designs reflect traditional Moroccan craftsmanship. You’ll also see the Koutoubia Mosque from the outside.
Later, walk through the old Medina and explore its souks. Shops and stalls sell spices, leather goods, textiles, lanterns, and handmade crafts. If time allows, visit Menara Gardens for a quieter break from the busy streets. Finish around Jemaa el-Fnaa, the city’s main square, where food stalls, musicians, and street performers often gather. Return to your accommodation after the tour.
After breakfast, your private driver will pick you up and transfer you to Marrakech airport or another agreed drop-off location. Your 10 days Morocco tour ends here. If your departure flight leaves from Casablanca, arrange the longer transfer in advance.
Yes, 10 days is enough to experience many of Morocco main highlights, including historic cities, mountain scenery, the Sahara Desert, and traditional markets. The itinerary has several long drives, so the daily schedule is important.
Yes, you can request changes based on your interests, travel dates, and preferred pace. Contact us here to discuss available options before booking.
Bring light clothes for the day, a warm jacket for the desert nights, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, and a hat. Don’t forget a scarf for sand protection and a camera to capture Morocco’s incredible landscapes and sunsets.
Yes, families can consider this private tour. However, some driving days are long, so it is helpful to plan breaks and choose activities that suit your children’s ages and interests.
Private tours in Marrakech and across Morocco with local drivers and guides: Sahara Desert adventures, imperial cities and day trips, designed around you.
