Grand Morocco Tour: 12-Day Private Tour
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Hotel pickup included
Pickup from your accommodation in Casablanca
Duration: 12 days
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Live tour guide
English, French, Spanish, Italian
Easy pace
Suitable for most travellers, no special fitness needed
Small group
Limited to 8 participants
About this experience
Morocco boasts landscapes of stunning natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. Discover the best of this magical land on a 12-day private journey from the Atlantic coast to the Sahara. Explore Rabat's seaside kasbah and wander the blue lanes of Chefchaouen in the Rif mountains. Walk among the Roman ruins of Volubilis, then lose yourself in the thousand-year-old labyrinthine medina of Fes with a licensed guide. Cross the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas, where Barbary macaques roam, and ride a camel into the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi for a night under the stars in a luxury desert camp. Continue through the dramatic Todra and Dades gorges and along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to Ait Ben Haddou, the UNESCO ksar made famous by Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Cross the High Atlas over the Tizi n'Tichka pass to Marrakech, with its palaces, gardens, souks and the unforgettable Jemaa el-Fna square. Finish in Casablanca at the magnificent Hassan II Mosque. You stay in handpicked riads, boutique hotels and a luxury desert camp, and enjoy the flavours of one of the world's great cuisines along the way. This is a private, fully customizable tour with your own vehicle, driver and licensed local guides, built around your dates and flights.
Difficulty
Easy
Accommodation
Mixed
Meals included
Day-by-day itinerary
- D1
Day 1 · Rabat
Day 1: Arrival in Casablanca and transfer to Rabat
Your private driver meets you at Mohammed V Airport and drives you to Rabat, Morocco's elegant capital on the Atlantic coast. Settle in and enjoy a relaxed evening. Stay: Hotel Story Le Carrousel Rabat (or similar).
1h15 drive90 kmHotel - D2
Day 2 · Chefchaouen
Day 2: Rabat to Chefchaouen
Morning visit of Rabat: the Kasbah of the Udayas, Hassan Tower and the Mohammed V Mausoleum. Drive north into the Rif mountains to Chefchaouen and wander the famous blue medina at sunset. Stay: Lina Ryad & Spa (or similar).
4h drive + 2h walking250 kmRiadBreakfast - D3
Day 3 · Fes
Day 3: Chefchaouen to Fes via Volubilis
Visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the holy town of Moulay Idriss. Continue to Fes, Morocco's spiritual and cultural heart. Stay: Karawan Riad (or similar).
5h drive + 2h visits260 kmRiadBreakfast - D4
Day 4 · Fes
Day 4: Full day in Fes
Guided tour of Fes el-Bali, the world's largest car-free medina, with a licensed local guide. See the Chouara tanneries, Al-Qarawiyyin, Bou Inania Madrasa, the artisan souks and the gates of the Royal Palace. Stay: Karawan Riad (or similar).
5-6h guided walkingRiadBreakfast - D5
Day 5 · Merzouga (desert camp)
Day 5: Fes to the Sahara (Merzouga) via Ifrane
Cross the Middle Atlas via Ifrane and the cedar forest, home to Barbary macaques. Descend through the Ziz Valley to the Sahara, then ride a camel into the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset for dinner and a night under the stars. Stay: Kalimba Luxury Desert Camp (or similar).
8h drive with stops + 1h camel ride465 kmLuxury CampBreakfastDinner - D6
Day 6 · Dades Gorge
Day 6: Merzouga to Dades Gorge via Todra
Optional sunrise over the dunes. Drive through the palm groves of Tinghir and walk between the towering walls of the Todra Gorge before reaching the Dades Valley. Stay: Riad de Vieilles Charrues (or similar).
5h drive + 1h walk270 kmRiadBreakfast - D7
Day 7 · Ait Ben Haddou
Day 7: Dades to Ait Ben Haddou via the Road of 1,000 Kasbahs
Travel through the Valley of Roses and the Skoura palm oasis, visit the Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate, then explore the UNESCO ksar of Ait Ben Haddou in the afternoon light. Stay: Ksar Ighnda (or similar).
3h30 drive + 2h visits170 kmHotelBreakfast - D8
Day 8 · Marrakech
Day 8: Ait Ben Haddou to Marrakech over the High Atlas
Cross the High Atlas over the Tizi n'Tichka pass (2,260 m), stopping at Berber villages and viewpoints, and arrive in Marrakech in the afternoon. Stay: La Maison Arabe Hotel & Spa (or similar).
4h drive with stops190 kmHotelBreakfast - D9
Day 9 · Marrakech
Day 9: Full day in Marrakech
Guided tour of Marrakech: the Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs, Ben Youssef Madrasa, the Koutoubia, the souks, and Jemaa el-Fna square as it comes alive at dusk. Stay: La Maison Arabe Hotel & Spa (or similar).
5h guided walkingHotelBreakfast - D10
Day 10 · Marrakech
Day 10: Marrakech free day / Atlas
A day at your own pace. Visit the Jardin Majorelle and YSL Museum, relax in a hammam, or add an optional excursion to the Ourika Valley, Imlil or the Agafay desert. Stay: La Maison Arabe Hotel & Spa (or similar).
Free dayHotelBreakfast - D11
Day 11 · Casablanca
Day 11: Marrakech to Casablanca
Drive to Casablanca and visit the Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest in the world, with a guided interior tour. Evening stroll along the Corniche. Stay: Barceló Anfa Casablanca (or similar).
3h drive + 1h visit250 kmHotelBreakfast - D12
Day 12 · Departure (Casablanca)
Day 12: Departure
After breakfast, your driver takes you to Mohammed V Airport for your flight home.
40 min drive30 kmBreakfast
What's included
- 11 nights in handpicked hotels, riads and a luxury desert camp, with daily breakfast
- Dinner at the desert camp
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver for the whole tour
- Licensed local guides in Fes and Marrakech
- Entrance fees for the included guided visits
- Camel trek and an overnight in a luxury desert camp
- Private airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- 24/7 support during your trip
Not included
- International flights
- Lunches and most dinners
- Beverages
- Driver and guide gratuities
- Optional experiences
- Personal travel insurance
Requirements
- Valid passport, with visa if required for your nationality
- Modest clothing for the Hassan II Mosque visit (shoulders and knees covered)
- Comfortable walking shoes for medina tours
- Please tell us about any dietary requirements or mobility limitations when booking
- The camel ride is not recommended for guests with serious back problems or during pregnancy (a 4x4 transfer to camp is available)
Frequently asked questions
Is this a private tour?+
Yes. It runs in a private air-conditioned vehicle with your own driver and licensed local guides, and the itinerary is fully customizable.
Can the start and end city be changed?+
Yes. The itinerary is flexible and can be resequenced to start or finish at any Moroccan airport, around your flights.
What is the longest driving day?+
Day 5, from Fes to Merzouga, is about 8 hours with regular stops for photos, lunch and rest. We can add a night in Midelt to split it.
Can we spend a second night in the desert?+
Yes. A second night in Merzouga can be added as an optional extra, turning the tour into 13 days.
Are the hotels fixed?+
The hotels listed are our recommendations. Depending on availability and your budget, we can upgrade or offer similar alternatives.
Is the tour suitable for children?+
Yes. Children aged 3-12 get a reduced rate, and we can adjust daily driving times for families.
Hotel pickup
Pickup from your accommodation in Casablanca
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