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Private Morocco Desert Tour from Casablanca
Casablanca Desert Tours 10 Days
Discover Morocco on a private 10-day desert tour from Casablanca through Rabat, Chefchaouen, Volubilis, Meknes, Fes, Ifrane, the cedar forest, Midelt, Ziz Valley, Merzouga Sahara, Rissani, Erfoud, Todra Gorges, Dades Valley, Roses Valley, Skoura, Ouarzazate, Ait Benhaddou, the High Atlas Mountains, Marrakech, and back to Casablanca.
Imperial Cities
Visit Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes, Fes, and Marrakech with cultural and historical highlights.
Sahara Experience
Camel trekking, sunset dunes, Berber camp atmosphere, and Merzouga desert discovery.
Mountains & Valleys
Travel through the Middle Atlas, Ziz Valley, Todra Gorges, Dades Valley, and High Atlas Mountains.
Overview
Overview of this 10-day Casablanca desert tour
This private 10 days Morocco desert tour from Casablanca is designed for travelers who want to combine imperial cities, the blue city of Chefchaouen, ancient Roman ruins, the Sahara Desert, southern valleys, kasbah landscapes, and Marrakech in one complete route.
The journey starts in Casablanca with the Hassan II Mosque and continues to Rabat, Chefchaouen, Volubilis, Meknes, and Fes. From Fes, the route crosses the Middle Atlas through Ifrane, the cedar forest, Midelt, and Ziz Valley before reaching the dunes of Merzouga.
After the Sahara experience, the tour continues through Rissani, Erfoud, Todra Gorges, Dades Valley, Roses Valley, Skoura, Ouarzazate, Ait Benhaddou, and the High Atlas Mountains before reaching Marrakech. The trip ends with a return transfer to Casablanca.
Best for
Travelers who want Casablanca, Rabat, Chefchaouen, Fes, Merzouga Desert, Dades Valley, Ait Benhaddou, and Marrakech in one private tour.
Route highlights
Casablanca, Rabat, Chefchaouen, Volubilis, Meknes, Fes, Ifrane, Merzouga, Todra Gorges, Dades Valley, Ouarzazate, Marrakech.
Tour style
Private transport, city sightseeing, local guide in Fes and Marrakech, camel trekking, desert camp, kasbah visits, and scenic road travel.
Good to know
This tour can be customized depending on your travel dates, comfort level, hotel category, and preferred pace.
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Tour information
Helpful details before you book
Discover the main highlights, what is included, what is not included, and useful travel notes before confirming this private 10-day Morocco desert tour from Casablanca.
Casablanca • Rabat • Chefchaouen • Fes • Merzouga • Dades • Marrakech
Highlights
Top momentsRabat capital visit
Discover Hassan Tower, Mohammed V Mausoleum, and the Kasbah of Oudaya.
Chefchaouen blue city
Explore the blue-and-white medina streets of Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains.
Volubilis and Meknes
Visit Roman ruins, imperial gates, historic monuments, and the Ismaili capital of Morocco.
Guided Fes tour
Discover Fes medina, Bab Boujloud, Royal Palace gate, tanneries, Nejjarine, and the Mellah.
Middle Atlas landscapes
Travel through Ifrane, cedar forests, Midelt, Ziz Valley, and panoramic mountain scenery.
Merzouga Sahara camp
Ride camels across Erg Chebbi dunes and enjoy sunset, dinner, music, and a desert camp night.
Merzouga region discovery
Explore Khamlia village, nomad families, palm groves, fossil areas, and Merzouga lake.
Dades and Marrakech
Visit Todra Gorges, Dades Valley, Roses Valley, Ouarzazate, Ait Benhaddou, and Marrakech.
This private route can be adapted depending on your travel style, hotel category, and available time.
Price Includes
IncludedPickup in Casablanca
Pickup from Casablanca airport, hotel, or another agreed location is included.
Private transport
Comfortable private A/C vehicle with driver for the full 10-day route.
Hotels and riads
Accommodation in selected hotels and riads according to your confirmed package.
Desert camp
One overnight stay in a Merzouga desert camp is included.
Camel trekking
Camel ride in Erg Chebbi dunes for the desert sunset and camp experience.
Breakfasts and selected dinners
Meals are included according to the confirmed accommodation package.
Local guides
Guided sightseeing in Fes and Marrakech can be included according to your confirmed package.
Scenic stops
Stops along Rabat, Chefchaouen, Volubilis, Meknes, Ziz Valley, Todra, Dades, Ait Benhaddou, and High Atlas.
Drop-off in Casablanca
The tour ends with transfer to Casablanca airport, hotel, or another agreed location.
Final inclusions can vary depending on your selected hotel category and confirmed booking details.
Price Excludes
Not includedLunches and drinks
Daily lunches, beverages, and extra drinks are not included unless mentioned in your package.
Entrance fees
Tickets for monuments, museums, kasbahs, gardens, or optional attractions are not included.
Tips
Tips for driver, guides, hotel staff, and camp staff are optional and not included.
Personal expenses
Shopping, souvenirs, snacks, and other personal expenses are not included.
Optional upgrades, extra activities, and luxury accommodation can be arranged on request.
Good to Know
Helpful tipsPrivate tour
This is a private itinerary, so the pace and stops can be adjusted whenever possible.
Desert night
Desert evenings can be cooler, so layered clothing is recommended.
Driving distances
Some days include longer drives, but the route has scenic breaks and photo stops.
Camel ride timing
Sunset and sunrise timing may vary depending on season and weather conditions.
Accommodation options
You can request standard, superior, or luxury accommodation depending on your budget.
Send your travel dates, group size, and preferred hotel category to receive an exact quote.
Need a personalized quote?
Tell us your travel dates, group size, and preferred comfort level, and we will prepare your private offer.
Day by day itinerary
Tour details for each day
Explore the full route of this 10 days Casablanca desert tour through Rabat, Chefchaouen, Fes, Merzouga Sahara, Dades Valley, Ait Benhaddou, Marrakech, and return to Casablanca.
Day 1Arrival to Casablanca
Your 10-day Morocco tour begins with pickup from Casablanca airport or your accommodation. Visit the Hassan II Mosque, one of the most impressive landmarks in Morocco, located beside the Atlantic Ocean. After lunch, discover more of Casablanca including the Corniche before overnight stay in a hotel.
- Pickup in Casablanca
- Visit Hassan II Mosque area
- Explore Casablanca Corniche
- Free time depending on arrival time
- Overnight stay in Casablanca
Day 2Casablanca – Rabat – Chefchaouen
After breakfast, travel along the coast to Rabat, Morocco’s capital and one of its imperial cities. Visit Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the Kasbah of Oudaya. After lunch, continue north through Ouazzane to Chefchaouen, the famous blue city in the Rif Mountains. Overnight stay in Chefchaouen.
- Departure from Casablanca
- Visit Rabat highlights
- Hassan Tower and Mohammed V Mausoleum
- Drive through Ouazzane
- Overnight stay in Chefchaouen
Day 3Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes
Enjoy time to explore Chefchaouen’s blue alleys before traveling to Volubilis, the well-preserved Roman ruins and UNESCO World Heritage site. Continue to Meknes to see landmarks such as Bab Al-Mansour, Sahrij Souani, the Royal stables, granary, and Moulay Ismail Mausoleum. Later, continue to Fes for overnight stay in a riad.
- Morning in Chefchaouen
- Visit Volubilis Roman ruins
- Explore Meknes landmarks
- Continue to Fes
- Overnight stay in Fes
Day 4Guided Tour Sightseeing Fes
Spend the day exploring Fes with a local guide. Visit the Royal Palace gate, the old medina, Bab Boujloud, Medrasa Bouanania, Najjarine fountain, the tanneries, and the Quaraouin mosque and university area. Continue to the Mellah, then enjoy a panoramic view of the medina from an ancient fortress before returning to your riad.
- Guided discovery of Fes
- Royal Palace gate and Bab Boujloud
- Medina, tanneries, and Nejjarine area
- Mellah Jewish quarter
- Overnight stay in Fes
Day 5Fes – Ifrane – Cedar Forest – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga Sahara
Depart Fes and travel south through Imouzzer to Ifrane, known for its alpine-style architecture. Continue to the cedar forest, where Barbary macaques can often be seen. After lunch in Midelt, cross the Tizi n Tilghmt pass and follow Ziz Valley with panoramic stops before reaching Merzouga. Ride camels across the dunes, enjoy sunset, dinner, Berber music, and overnight in a desert camp.
- Drive through Ifrane
- Visit cedar forest
- Lunch stop in Midelt
- Scenic drive through Ziz Valley
- Camel trekking and overnight desert camp
Day 6Explore Merzouga Region – Nomads – Khamlia – Merzouga Lake – Erg Chebbi
Wake early to enjoy sunrise in the Sahara, then return by camel to Merzouga. Spend the day exploring the region with its dunes, wild lake, mines, fossil areas, and oases. Visit nomad families in their tents and enjoy Berber tea. Continue to Khamlia village for Gnaoua music, then visit palm groves and Merzouga lake before dinner and overnight stay in a hotel.
- Sahara sunrise
- Return by camel to Merzouga
- Visit nomad families
- Discover Khamlia village
- Overnight stay in Merzouga hotel
Day 7Merzouga Sahara – Rissani – Erfoud – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley
Leave the desert and travel to Rissani, the ancient capital of Tafilalet and an important trading town. If the market is open, enjoy a walk through the souk. Continue to Erfoud to visit a fossilized marble workshop, then travel through Touroug and Tinjdad palm groves to Todra Gorges. After time in the canyon, continue through Boumalne Dades to Dades Valley for dinner and overnight stay.
- Departure from Merzouga
- Visit Rissani souk when available
- Stop in Erfoud fossil workshop
- Explore Todra Gorges
- Overnight stay in Dades Valley
Day 8Dades Valley – Roses Valley – Skoura – Ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou – High Atlas – Marrakech
Continue to Kalaa Magouna and the Roses Valley, then travel through the palm groves of Skoura. Visit Ouarzazate, known as the gate of the desert and famous for film studios. Continue to Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage fortified village. Then cross the Tizi n Tichka pass and the High Atlas Mountains before arriving in Marrakech for overnight stay in a riad.
- Drive through Roses Valley
- Pass Skoura palm groves
- Visit Ouarzazate
- Explore Ait Benhaddou Kasbah
- Cross High Atlas Mountains to Marrakech
Day 9Guided Tour Sightseeing Marrakech
Discover Marrakech with a local guide. Visit Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, Ben Youssef area, the traditional souks, Jemaa el-Fna square, Koutoubia Mosque, and Majorelle Garden. After the guided visit, return to your accommodation or enjoy free time to explore Jemaa el-Fna square and the medina atmosphere on your own.
- Guided sightseeing in Marrakech
- Visit Bahia Palace and Saadian Tombs
- Explore souks and Jemaa el-Fna
- See Koutoubia Mosque
- Visit Majorelle Garden area
Day 10Marrakech – Casablanca
On the final day, enjoy a short visit or free time in Marrakech depending on your departure schedule. Then drive north to Casablanca with stops along the way when possible. Transfer to Casablanca airport or your accommodation, marking the end of your 10-day Morocco desert tour.
- Morning in Marrakech
- Drive to Casablanca
- Scenic stops depending on timing
- Transfer to airport or hotel
- End of the tour
Important Important information about this tour
This itinerary is a suggested private travel plan. It can be adjusted according to your dates, pace, accommodation category, and route preferences.
- All tours are private and customizable
- You can modify destinations, stops, or hotel category
- Pricing depends on group size, season, and accommodation type
- The larger the group, the lower the price per person in many cases
- Contact us for an exact personalized quotation
Travel planning
Plan this Morocco desert tour with confidence
This 10-day itinerary can be adjusted to your travel dates, pace, and preferred comfort level.
What this tour offers
Private transport, imperial cities, Chefchaouen, Sahara camp, valleys, kasbahs, and Marrakech discovery.
Flexible comfort levels
Choose standard, superior, or luxury accommodation depending on your travel style and budget.
Private experience
The itinerary remains private, giving you more flexibility with timing, stops, and pace.
Easy customization
Route details, hotel category, and stop balance can be adjusted during the booking process.
Important: This itinerary is a suggested private route starting and ending in Casablanca. We can customize it based on your travel dates and preferences.
How pricing works
The final price depends on the number of travelers, the season, and the accommodation category. In general, the more people joining the tour, the lower the price per person.
Contact us with your travel dates and group size to receive an exact quote for this 10 days Casablanca desert tour.
What Our Guests Say
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This tour was a perfect mix of cities, mountains, desert, and Marrakech. The Sahara camp was unforgettable.
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Chefchaouen, Fes, Merzouga, and Ait Benhaddou were amazing. Everything was smooth and well organized.
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A beautiful private Morocco route with great landscapes, comfortable stays, and a very memorable desert experience.
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Quick FAQ
Does this tour start in Casablanca? Yes, this private tour starts with pickup in Casablanca.
Does the tour end in Casablanca? Yes, the tour ends with transfer back to Casablanca airport or hotel.
Is Chefchaouen included? Yes, Chefchaouen is included on Day 2 and Day 3.
Is Fes included? Yes, the route includes Fes with a full guided sightseeing day.
Is Merzouga Desert included? Yes, the itinerary includes camel trekking and an overnight desert camp in Merzouga.
Does the tour include Marrakech? Yes, Marrakech is included with a guided city tour.
Can the tour be customized? Yes, the route, accommodation category, and pace can be customized.
How do I get the final price? Send your travel dates, group size, and preferred comfort level for a personalized quote.
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