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5 days private Casablanca tour to Marrakech via Fès and desert
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10 Day Morocco Tour in Imperial Cities and Sahara Desert
Length
10 days
Itinerary
10 days planned
Group
Private
Guides
German, English
Overview
This tour covers Morocco’s most iconic destinations, including Fes, the Sahara Desert (Merzouga), and Marrakech, combining culture, nature, and authentic local experiences. What makes it truly special is two full nights in the Sahara Desert, a rare and highly requested experience that allows you to fully enjoy desert life, camel trekking, starry skies, and peaceful sunrises and sunsets among the dunes.
You’ll benefit from guided city tours in Fes and Marrakech with experienced local guides who provide insider knowledge, cultural insight, and access to places many travelers miss. The itinerary is carefully balanced, featuring scenic routes, cultural depth, and comfortable travel days, ensuring a smooth and enriching journey.
This tour is ideal for couples, families with children, and small groups, offering a safe, immersive, and memorable Moroccan experience with carefully selected accommodations and professional local support throughout.
Day by day itinerary
1Day 1 – Arrival in Casablanca⌄
Arrival at Mohammed V International Airport Meet & greet by your driver/guide Visit the Hassan II Mosque (interior visit optional) Walk along the Corniche coastal area Check-in at hotel Overnight: Casablanca Driving: Minimal Highlights: Atlantic coast, largest mosque in Morocco
Overnight: TheCasaEdition- Bel Azur- Sea View or something similar
2Day 2 – Casablanca → Rabat → Chefchaouen⌄
Morning departure to Rabat (capital city) Visit: Hassan Tower Mausoleum of Mohammed V Kasbah of the Oudayas Continue north through scenic Rif Mountains Arrival in Chefchaouen, the Blue City Overnight: Chefchaouen Driving: ~5–6 hours Highlights: Imperial history + mountain landscapes
Overnight: Riad Nila or something similar
3Day 3 – Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Meknes → Fes⌄
Morning free time in Chefchaouen for photos Drive to Volubilis, Roman ruins (UNESCO) Stop in Meknes: Bab Mansour Gate El Hedim Square Continue to Fes Overnight: Fes (riad inside medina) Driving: ~5 hours Highlights: Roman ruins, imperial gates
Overnight: Riad Fes Miracle or something similar
4Day 4 – Guided Tour of Fes⌄
Full-day guided tour of Fes el-Bali Visit: Royal Palace gates Al-Qarawiyyin University (world’s oldest) Chouara Tanneries Nejjarine Fountain Traditional souks & artisan quarters Free evening Overnight: Fes Highlights: Cultural & spiritual capital of Morocco
Overnight: Riad Fes Miracle or something similar
5Day 5 – Fes → Ifrane → Cedar Forest → Midelt⌄
Departure toward Middle Atlas Mountains Stop in Ifrane (“Little Switzerland”) Visit Cedar Forest (Barbary macaques) Scenic drive through mountains Arrival in Midelt Overnight: Midelt Driving: ~4–5 hours Highlights: Mountains, forests, alpine scenery
Overnight: Hotel Kasbah Asmaa or something similar
6Day 6 – Midelt → Ziz Valley → Merzouga (1st Night)⌄
Drive through Ziz Gorge & Ziz Valley Palm groves and desert landscapes Arrival in Merzouga Camel trek at sunset into Erg Chebbi dunes Dinner & Berber music at desert camp Overnight: Desert camp (Merzouga) Driving: ~4 hours Highlights: Sahara entrance, camel trek
Overnight: Amskou Camp
7Day 7 – Merzouga Desert (2nd Night)⌄
Sunrise over the dunes Breakfast at camp 4x4 desert exploration: Nomad families Gnawa music village Fossils & black desert Oasis & irrigation systems Afternoon free (sandboarding / relaxation) Second night under the stars Overnight: Desert camp or Merzouga hotel Highlights: Deep Sahara experience (no long driving)
Overnight: amskou Camp
8Day 8 – Merzouga → Rissani → Todra Gorge → Dades Valley⌄
Departure from Merzouga Visit Rissani traditional market Stop at Todra Gorge (walk between cliffs) Drive through Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs Arrival in Dades Valley Overnight: Dades Valley Driving: ~5 hours Highlights: Gorges, kasbahs, valleys
Overnight: Riad Rihana Dades or something similar
9Day 9 – Dades → Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → Marrakech⌄
Visit Ouarzazate (Hollywood of Africa) Stop at Ait Ben Haddou (UNESCO site) Cross High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass Arrival in Marrakech Overnight: Marrakech Driving: ~6–7 hours Highlights: Atlas Mountains, UNESCO kasbah
Overnight: Riad l'Oiseau du Paradis or something similar
10Day 10 – Marrakech Guided Tour & Departure⌄
Guided tour of Marrakech: Bahia Palace Saadian Tombs Koutoubia Mosque Jemaa el-Fna Square Souks & medina Transfer to airport or hotel End of tour
What's included
- ✓all hotels and camps
- ✓Private transportation
- ✓dinners and breakfasts in desert and fes
- ✓Admission fee
- ✓lunch in the second day in the desert
Not included
- ✕all lunches and some dinners
Good to know
Cancellation: If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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