Ultimate Morocco: 10-Day Private Tour

Casablanca to Marrakech | Imperial cities, Sahara Desert & Essaouira

Experience Morocco’s cities, mountains, desert and Atlantic coast on a ten-day private tour. Begin in Casablanca, explore Rabat, Meknes and Fez, then travel through the Atlas Mountains to Merzouga’s dunes. Finish with Marrakech and a day trip to Essaouira.

Travel with a private English-speaking driver and local guides in major cities, with time for medinas, artisan workshops and scenic stops. Your itinerary can be tailored to your interests, accommodation preferences and pace.

Customize Your Morocco Tour or request the complete itinerary.

Tour Highlights

Imperial cities and cultural heritage: Explore Rabat and Meknes, visit Moulay Idriss and Volubilis, and discover the medina, artisan traditions and historic quarters of Fez.

Atlas Mountains and Sahara Desert: Travel through the Middle Atlas and Ziz Valley to Erfoud and Merzouga. Enjoy a camel excursion and desert overnight, with a hotel alternative in summer. Learn more about the Sahara Desert.

Kasbahs and mountain scenery: Continue through Todra Gorge and Ouarzazate, visit Aït Ben Haddou, and cross the High Atlas on your way to Marrakech.

Marrakech and Essaouira: Explore Marrakech’s souks, gardens and landmarks, then take a day trip to Essaouira for its ramparts, artisan shops and Atlantic coastline.

10-Day Itinerary Overview

  • Private escorted highlights of Casablanca . Transfer to Rabat for highlights and overnight.

  • Depart Rabat. Continue private touring, visiting Meknes , Moulay Idris, and Volubilis before continuation on to Fez for two-night stay.

  • Full-day private touring.

  • Private transfer to Erfoud via Middle Atlas Mountains and Ziz Valley.

  • Morning private touring. Afternoon private transport to Merzouga. Private camel caravan to dunes. Overnight in nomad tent (hotel in summer).

  • Private transfer through Dadès Valley to Ouarzazate. Visit Todra Gorge enroute.

  • Private transfer via the Tizi n'Tichka pass of the High Atlas Mountains. Visit Ait ben Haddou en route. Arrive Marrakesh in evening for three nights.

  • Full-day private escorted shopping and sightseeing.

  • Private excursion to Essaouira.

  • Private transfer to Marrakesh or Casablanca airport.

Cost and accommodations level

  • $4,545 per person based on 2 people on your party

  • $5,495 per person based on 2 people on your party

  • $6,575 per person based on 2 people on your party

Accommodation Options

Choose Classic Comfort, Deluxe or Luxury accommodation. The itinerary includes eight nights in hotels or riads and one desert overnight, with a hotel alternative in summer. Ask us about accommodation choices when planning your trip.

The total price includes

- Lodging at charming riads or hotels 4*
- All transportation, including recent-model sedan or minivan with air conditioning, private English-speaking driver, and fuel
- Government-certified tour guides in major cities
- Entrance fee to monuments and sightseeing
- Camels and desert guide
- Four wheel drive to Merzouga
- Breakfast daily
- Two dinners.
- All applicable taxes
- Sahara Soul Travel credit of 3% upon your return (can be used by any member of your family or friend)

Not included in price

- Air fare
- Travel insurance
- Lunches and some dinners
- Drinks
- Personal needs expenditures
- Gratuities

Features of this trip

- Private guided travel with English-speaking driver (not a group tour)
- Itinerary can be customized based on your interest and budget. Also, you can lengthen or shorten the trip.
- Departs daily year-round on private basis
- Designed for First Class (4* accommodation and services). Upgrade to Deluxe and Luxury (Elite) is available; also the trip can be altered to lower budget.
- Group discounts available
- 10-day trip begins in Casablanca and ends in Marrakesh
- 8 nights first-class and best-available hotels or riads, 1 night expedition-style camping/nomad-style
- Activities: cultural connections, UNESCO World Heritage sites, exploration, stunning Berber villages, camel trek, seaside towns, Atlas mountains, meet Nomads, Berbers, and Touaregs, souks and shopping, handicraft production, formal gardens, holy sites, Roman ruins, historical sites, sightseeing, hiking, walking, trekking, authentic local culture
- Activity level: Easy to Challenging, depending on your preference.

Notes

- A deposit of $500 per person is required to confirm reservations. Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure.
- Prices quoted for land arrangements are subject to change without notice.

Transportation

- A recent-model sedan (1-2 people)
- Luxury minivan or van (3+ people)

See Book Your Trip to request the complete itinerary for the above tour, or Customize Your Trip to begin customizing your own itinerary.