A fuller loop from Casablanca — Rabat, Fes, Meknes and Volubilis, a night in a Merzouga desert camp, the Todra Gorges, Ait Benhaddou, and a full free day in Marrakech, back to Casablanca.
This 10 day private tour from Casablanca is a longer, more complete version of our 8 day itinerary, built for travelers who want extra time in the Imperial Cities and a slower pace through the south. With a private driver-guide and vehicle throughout, the route runs from Casablanca through Rabat, Fes, and Meknes, with a dedicated stop at the Roman ruins of Volubilis, before crossing the Middle Atlas into the Sahara Desert.
In the desert, you'll trek by camel into the Erg Chebbi dunes near Merzouga for a night in a traditional nomadic camp, watching the sunset and sunrise over the sand. From there the itinerary continues through the Todra Gorges, the Dades Valley, and the Ait Benhaddou Kasbah — a UNESCO World Heritage site and well-known film location — before reaching Marrakech, where a full free day is set aside for sightseeing. The loop closes with a transfer back to Casablanca for departure.
Because it's a private tour, the itinerary can be adjusted to your pace and interests. It suits travelers comparing 8 vs 10 day Morocco itineraries who want more time in Fes and Meknes, an extra overnight near the Todra Gorges, and a dedicated day in Marrakech rather than a tighter loop.
Your overnights in Fes, Meknes, Merzouga, the desert camp, near the Todra Gorges, Ouarzazate, and Marrakech are confirmed in advance — this is a guide to how the ten days unfold.
Upon your arrival at Casablanca airport, the economic capital of Morocco, our journey commences with a visit to the grand Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest mosques globally. We then proceed to the administrative capital, Rabat, and continue to Fes, the cultural heart of the country, concluding with your accommodation at a comfortable hotel.
After breakfast in the riad or hotel, you'll visit the old medina of Fez, the most ancient of the Imperial Cities in the Muslim world and Morocco's spiritual and political capital for over 1,000 years. Your local guide reveals the city's secrets, including the Royal Palace, the Jewish Quarter, the Tomb of the Merinids, and the 14th-century Bou Inania School. After lunch in the medina, explore the Attarine School, Nejjarine Square, the Dar Batha Museum, and the Kairaouine Mosque, along with the medieval tannery and handcraft merchandise. The night is spent in Fes.
Our journey takes us to the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the holy city of Moulay Idriss, before continuing to Meknes, a city elevated to prominence by Sultan Moulay Ismail. Explore the Bab Mansour gate and Lahdim Square before settling in at your hotel.
A scenic drive through Ifrane, often called the "Switzerland of Morocco," and the Azrou forest, where monkeys play among the cedars. We traverse the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing through the Ziz Valley and Errachidia, until reaching the desert city of Erfoud. Finally, arrive in Merzouga to unwind in a hostel near the dunes.
An epic tour of the majestic dunes after breakfast, passing through desert villages and encountering nomadic communities in their traditional tents. Experience the unique lifestyle of the desert before riding camels on a camel trek to spend an enchanting night at the desert camp in the heart of the dunes, under a nomadic tent.
Witness a desert sunrise, climb the dunes, then ride camels back to the hostel for breakfast. Continue to the Todra Gorges via Rissani, where a visit to its traditional market awaits. The day concludes with an overnight stay amidst the breathtaking Todra Gorges.
After breakfast and a leisurely walk near the gorges, proceed to the Dades Valley, the Valley of Roses, and the Skoura Oasis. Arrive in Ouarzazate and settle into your hotel, soaking in the unique ambiance of this desert city.
Explore the cinematic Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, a backdrop for numerous films. Journey to Marrakech via the Tizi n'Tichka mountain pass, encountering Berber communities and farms along the way, before arriving in Marrakech, where your hotel awaits.
A full day dedicated to discovering the charms of Marrakech, exploring historical monuments such as the Menara Gardens, Koutoubia Mosque, Saadian Tombs, and the vibrant Jamaa El Fna Square with its bustling souks.
Conclude your unforgettable journey with a transfer to Casablanca, bidding farewell to the enchanting landscapes and cultural wonders of Morocco, then a transfer to the airport for your departure.
NB: This 10 days expedition from Casablanca will take you through Morocco's historical, cultural, and natural wonders, ending with an enchanting Sahara Desert adventure. Always verify details with the tour operator for the best experience.
Yes. This is a private tour with your own driver-guide and vehicle for the full 10 days, not a group tour.
No, lunch and beverages are not included. Breakfast is included daily, and dinner is included on the night in the Sahara Desert camp and in the Dades Valley.
The tour starts and ends in Casablanca. It travels in a loop through Rabat, Fes, Meknes, the Sahara Desert, Ouarzazate, and Marrakech before returning to Casablanca for departure.
Yes, travelers spend one night in a nomadic tent camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes near Merzouga, including a camel trek and a desert sunrise.
The 10 day tour covers the same Imperial Cities and Sahara Desert highlights as the 8 day tour but adds Meknes and Volubilis as a dedicated stop, an extra night in the Todra Gorges, and a full free day for sightseeing in Marrakech, and it loops back to Casablanca instead of ending in Marrakech.
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