Overview
Explore Rabat, Chefchaouen, Fes, Merzouga and Marrakech on a ten-day itinerary starting in Casablanca.
Explore Rabat, Chefchaouen, Fes, Merzouga and Marrakech on a ten-day itinerary starting in Casablanca.
This route adds northern Morocco to the city-and-desert journey and includes guided days in Fes and Marrakech. The final heading names Casablanca airport; confirm the departure airport because the source body contains conflicting wording.
The original listing describes standard and luxury, with a mixed accommodation option. Ask which rooms and tents are included in your quote; the final price depends on your group and selected accommodation.
About this activity
Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights
See the itinerary for the route and overnight stops.
Starting point: Casablanca
Confirm the precise meeting or pickup arrangements when enquiring.
Finishing point
Airport transfer; confirm Casablanca or Marrakech in your quote
Max People
17 People
Pick Up
Hotel / Airport
Min Age
12+ Years
Tour Type
Cultural, Wildlife, Adventure
Drop Off
Hotel / Airport
Highlights
- Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca
- Hassan Tower in Rabat
- Explore Chefchaouen’s blue-painted medina
- Visit the archaeological site of Volubilis
- Guided visits in Fes and Marrakech
- Visit Azrou’s cedar forest and look for Barbary macaques
- Views across the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Camel trek in the Merzouga dunes
- Sunset views over the dunes
- Sandboarding in the dunes
- Dinner and Amazigh drumming at camp
- Overnight in a Merzouga desert camp
- Visit a nomadic family around Erg Chebbi
- Film-studio and Taourirt Kasbah stops in Ouarzazate
- Visit the fortified ksar of Ait Ben Haddou
- Atlas Mountain scenery along the route
Itinerary
Driving times are planning estimates for time in the vehicle. They exclude meals, sightseeing and breaks outside the vehicle.
01Day 1: Casablanca » Rabat [87 Km]
Meet your English-speaking driver at Casablanca’s Mohammed V airport for the planned city visit. See Hassan II Mosque and the Atlantic-side café and garden surroundings before continuing to Rabat. Dinner and a riad or hotel overnight follow the 87 km stage. Confirm that the visit fits your arrival time.
Route notes
Rabat’s World Heritage listing includes both the historic city and the planned modern capital. If your route includes Hassan Tower, compare its open monumental setting with the narrower streets of the historic quarters.
Destination reference- Driving time / time in the car
- 1 – 2 h
- Overnight accommodation
- Hotel categories to request: Standard (3 stars), Luxury (4 stars), or Superior (5 stars).
02Day 2: Rabat » Chefchaouen [252 Km]
Travel from Rabat toward Chefchaouen, with stops agreed for the journey. Hassan Tower is among the tour highlights, so confirm its allocation before leaving Rabat. Settle into a medina riad in Chefchaouen for the overnight after the 252 km stage.
Route notes
In Chefchaouen, blue-painted lanes climb the hillside. Uta el-Hammam is a useful landmark during free time in the medina. Wear comfortable shoes for the slopes and steps.
Destination reference- Driving time / time in the car
- 3 h – 5 h 30 min
- Overnight accommodation
- Hotel categories to request: Standard (3 stars), Luxury (4 stars), or Superior (5 stars).
03Day 3: Chefchaouen » Volubilis » Meknes » Fes [253 km]
Visit Volubilis for the archaeological remains and mosaics with the guiding arrangement described in the program. Continue to Meknes for lunch, Bab Mansour, Moulay Ismail Mausoleum, the Royal Palace entrance area and Heri es-Souani’s stables and granary surroundings. Finish in Fes for the overnight after the 253 km stage; confirm current access and fees.
Route notes
At Volubilis, follow the layout of the paved streets before looking closely at the mosaics. Seeing the mosaics in relation to the houses makes it easier to picture how the Roman city was laid out.
Destination reference- Driving time / time in the car
- 3 h – 5 h 30 min
- Overnight accommodation
- Hotel categories to request: Standard (3 stars), Luxury (4 stars), or Superior (5 stars).
04Day 4: Fes Sightseeing Tour with local guide
After breakfast, explore Fes with a local guide. The planned stops include the Royal Palace gates, Mellah, craft and wedding-adornment souks, brass and copper work, a tannery viewpoint and the Qarawiyyin area, with a madrasa visit also described. Return to the riad for the overnight, confirming the exact madrasa and interior-access arrangements in advance.
Route notes
The medina of Fes is home to tanners, metalworkers, weavers and potters. If your route passes workshops, ask your guide which parts of the work you can watch.
Destination reference- Driving time / time in the car
- Confirm local driving or transfer time when booking.
- Overnight accommodation
- Hotel categories to request: Standard (3 stars), Luxury (4 stars), or Superior (5 stars).
05Day 5: Fes » Ifrane » Cedar Forest » Midelt » Ziz Valley » Merzouga [460 km]
Travel through Ifrane and the cedar-forest surroundings toward Midelt for lunch. Continue along the Ziz Valley, passing villages and earthen fortified settlements before Erfoud and Merzouga. The source describes about seven hours of travel and a 460 km stage. Dinner and the overnight are at the selected kasbah-style accommodation.
Route notes
The Ifrane area is part of the forested Middle Atlas. Barbary macaques live in the region and sightings vary. If you see them, watch quietly from a distance.
Destination reference- Driving time / time in the car
- 6 h – 9 h 30 min
- Overnight accommodation
- Hotel categories to request: Standard (3 stars), Luxury (4 stars), or Superior (5 stars).
06Day 6: Merzouga » Rissani » Merzouga » Erg Chebbi dunes (Merzouga) [45 km]
Take the local Merzouga excursion, including the nomadic-community visit and the Rissani stop named in the heading. The program proposes lunch at a kasbah hotel near Erg Chebbi and time by its pool before the desert departure; confirm access to that facility.
Walk or ride by camel toward the dunes around sunset, then have dinner and an evening with Amazigh drumming before the camp overnight. The original camp description lists a private bathroom, hot water and a shower; confirm those facilities for your chosen tent category. The local outing is listed at about 45 km.
Route notes
Low light brings out the ridges and shadows in the Erg Chebbi dunes. If your program includes sunset or a camp night, keep a warm layer and a small light in your day bag.
Destination reference- Driving time / time in the car
- 1 – 2 h
- Overnight accommodation
- Tent categories to request: Standard, Luxury, or Superior.
07Day 7: Merzouga (Erg Chebbi) » Todra gorges » Dades Valley [269 km]
Enjoy sunrise and breakfast before returning to Merzouga and rejoining the vehicle. Continue to Todra Gorge for a short walk among the river and rock scenery, then travel through the Dades Valley for the overnight in a kasbah-style property. The stage is listed at 269 km.
Route notes
At Todra Gorge, the river runs beneath steep rock walls. If you walk at the gorge stop, wear shoes with grip and check where the path approaches the water.
Destination reference- Driving time / time in the car
- 3 h 30 min – 5 h 30 min
- Overnight accommodation
- Hotel categories to request: Standard (3 stars), Luxury (4 stars), or Superior (5 stars).
08Day 8: Dades Valley » Rose valley » Ouarzazate » Marrakech [326 km]
Travel through Kalaat M’Gouna and the Valley of Roses, then Skoura’s palm groves toward Ouarzazate for lunch. Continue to Ait Ben Haddou for the settlement visit before crossing Tizi n’Tichka to Marrakech. The source expects arrival around sunset after the 326 km stage. Confirm the Atlas Studio and Taourirt Kasbah stops named in the wider highlights.
Route notes
The Valley of Roses lies near Kalaat M’Gouna. The cultivated valley floor sits below exposed mountain slopes. Flowering depends on the season, so look for the contrast in the landscape even outside bloom time.
Destination reference- Driving time / time in the car
- 4 – 7 h
- Overnight accommodation
- Hotel categories to request: Standard (3 stars), Luxury (4 stars), or Superior (5 stars).
09Day 9: Marrakech City Tour With Local Guide
Explore Marrakech with a local guide, beginning around Koutoubia, the Saadian Tombs and Bahia Palace. Continue toward Jemaa el-Fna and the souks for the city’s food, music and craft surroundings. Return to the riad for the overnight, with admissions and the guided visit arrangements confirmed in advance.
Route notes
Marrakech’s UNESCO-listed medina brings together monuments from several periods. On a scheduled guided walk, ask how the minaret, palace courtyards and market lanes served different parts of city life.
Destination reference- Driving time / time in the car
- Confirm local driving or transfer time when booking.
- Overnight accommodation
- Hotel categories to request: Standard (3 stars), Luxury (4 stars), or Superior (5 stars).
10Day 10: Marrakech » Casablanca airport [241 km]
Confirm the departure airport and transfer in writing. The day heading specifies Marrakech to Casablanca airport, listed at 241 km, while the old sentence mixes Marrakech, Mohammed V and a return-flight reference. Provide your actual flight details so the team can confirm the correct airport, pickup and travel time; do not infer an included flight from that wording.
Route notes
Confirm your airport or final drop-off with the team. If you have a flight, agree on a pickup that allows time for traffic and airport check-in.
- Driving time / time in the car
- 3 – 5 h
- Overnight accommodation
- No overnight stay included.
Map
Booking
Before you go
Travel tips
- Confirm your pickup point and time before departure. If you’re staying in a medina, ask whether your driver can reach your accommodation or will meet you nearby.
- Pack layers for cool mornings and evenings. Keep water, any medication you need and a phone charger in a small bag you can reach during drives.
- Check the final day’s route and drop-off location before booking an onward flight or train. Leave time for delays on longer drives.
- Tell us about dietary requirements or mobility needs before booking so we can discuss the arrangements for your route.
Review the cancellation policy and confirm the terms for your quote before booking.
Includes
- Drop-off and pick-up at/from your accommodation
- Transport in a modern private vehicle with A/C
- Experienced English-speaking Driver/Guide
- Car Fuel
- Camel Trekking (Camel per person)
- Sunset camel ride
- 8 nights in your choice of room type at a hotel/riad
- Spend the night at Desert Camp in your favorite tent type
- Breakfast & Dinner x 8
- Transfer by 4x4 from the camp to the city (An alternative to Camels)
Not included
- Drinks
- Lunch
- Dinner in Marrakech, Rabat & Chefchaouen
- Access into monuments (Optional)
- Tipping (Optional)
Reviews
487 reviews
Customer comments published on our original tour page.
Fabolous Morocco & Ahmed (our driver)My friends and had an amazing time traveling thru Morocco with our private driver Ahmed. This agency is amazing and we highly recommended it. They pick us up at the airport in Casablanca, a night in Rabat; drive to the Blue City for overnight and city tour. We travel to Fez for two days.The best part was the stay in the desert on a luxury camp. Camel trekking what an experience!!! Sunset as we were arriving at the camp. Sunrise and breakfast and to ride the motor quads (highly recommended, it was a lot of fun).We then drove to Marrakech for another three days. We sadly said goodbye to Ahmed, we had so much fun that he became part of the group. We rename an Arabic song "Calabasas" and sang it in the car on our drives from city to city. The trip far exceeded our expectations.This agency was very flexible and accommodate us in every way possible. Carmen & friends from Florida US.
10 days from Casablanca Morocco tourMy girlfriend and I went for 10 days desert tour from Casablanca with this company for the beginning our communication was so easy and Moha was very quick in responding even we asked 100 of questions but he was easy going and happy to answer.After booking the tour we were met by our driver/guide in Casablanca and rove the Rabat where we stayed in a nice riad ( Moroccan traditional house) then to the blue city Chefchaouen since my GF always wanted to visit that place we spent 2 days there and then we continued to the amazing Fes city which has the oldest and the biggest Medina ( the old town )We had a funny experience since we got lost in some of the alleys so we had to ask many times that was a part of the experience through which we liked it, the night of the next day was the best ever that was in Sahara desert where we enjoyed the beautiful sky full of stars and delicious tajine followed by some local music.We slept outside the tent because it was hot inside, all the staff working in the camp were very welcoming and so kind, the next day we sent Said an e-mail asking if we can do other activities and he was welcoming.On the next day including quad bikes for 2 hours and we visited some nomads living in tents near the huge sand dunes after that we came back to the same town Merzouga where we spent a night in a really good hotel with a swimming pool.. the next we had to drive all the way to Marrakech because we wanted to spend more days in before we get to Essaouira and then we drove back to Casablanca for our flight departure .highly recommended.
Best 10 Days desert tour from Casablanca!!Me and 3 of my close friends visited Morocco. We engaged Omar as tour guide to bring us around. His knowledge, passion, sense of humor, and charm have made our trip a memorable one.The places we went include Rabat, Chefchaouen, Fes, Merzouga Desert, Marrakech and Casablanca.He was helpful, reliable, trustworthy, and caring. We will definitely recommend this company if any of you would like to travel to Morocco, a lovely country.
FAQs
Can my group request twin beds or rooms close together?
Send a rooming list with the number of rooms and your bed preferences. Ask which requests the accommodation can confirm before you finalise the booking.
Will I be able to use mobile data in the desert?
Coverage can vary along remote stretches. Save your key contacts and booking details offline, and ask about connectivity at your overnight stop.
Can we travel at a slower pace or skip a stop?
Tell us which visits matter most to your group and where you’d like more time. Ask which changes can be made on your departure before you confirm.
Can I add a night before or after the tour?
Tell us which city and date you have in mind and whether you already have a hotel. Ask what can be added to your booking and what you would arrange yourself.
Can I request a child seat?
Include each child’s age, height and weight in your enquiry. Ask us to confirm what restraint can be arranged before you book.
