10-Day Tour of Morocco From Casablanca to Marrakech

Book our extraordinary 10-day adventure through Morocco, starting in Casablanca and ending in the colorful city of Marrakech. This private tour can also be customized to start in Tangier or Marrakech, offering you complete flexibility. Experience the best of Morocco, from the Atlantic coast to the Sahara Desert and the High Atlas Mountains, as you discover its imperial cities, ancient medinas, Roman ruins, and breathtaking natural landscapes.

Highlights include the cosmopolitan charm of Casablanca, the historic monuments of Rabat, the blue streets of Chefchaouen, and the medieval magic of Fez. You’ll explore souks, meet locals, and immerse yourself in Morocco’s rich culture. The highlight of the trip will be the Sahara Desert experience: riding camels through the dunes, sleeping under a blanket of stars in a luxury camp, and enjoying a 4×4 excursion to remote villages and nomadic communities.

Next, you will travel along the legendary “Route of a Thousand Kasbahs,” visit the cinematic city of Ouarzazate, and explore the fortress of Aït Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before ending your trip in Marrakech, famous for its lively souks and iconic square.

• Flexible private tour that can be fully customized to your schedule.
• Visit the spectacular Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca.
• Discover the Kasbah of the Oudayas, Hassan Tower, and the royal mausoleums in Rabat.
• Explore the photogenic blue medina of Chefchaouen.
• Stroll through Volubilis, Morocco’s most important Roman archaeological site.
• Discover the spiritual heart of Morocco with a guided tour of Fez.
• Take a camel ride through the Erg Chebbi dunes and spend the night in a desert camp.
• Take a 4×4 excursion to meet nomads and discover hidden corners of the desert.
• Travel through the picturesque Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs.
• Explore Aït Benhaddou, a ksar declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
• End your trip in Marrakech, visiting its palaces, gardens, and lively Jemaa el-Fna square.

Day 1: Arrival in Casablanca

Arrival in Casablanca, Morocco’s largest city and economic center. Meet your driver and transfer to the hotel. If time permits, you can explore Casablanca’s main attractions, such as the corniche and local markets. Overnight in Casablanca.

Day 2: Casablanca → Rabat → Chefchaouen

After breakfast, depart for Rabat, Morocco’s political capital, as part of your 10-Day Tour of Morocco From Casablanca to Marrakech. Discover its main monuments, such as the Kasbah of the Oudayas overlooking the Atlantic, the imposing Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohamed V, and the ancient ruins of Chellah. Continue north, crossing green fields and the foothills of the Rif Mountains, until you reach Chefchaouen. This charming city, known as the “Blue Pearl,” is famous for its narrow streets painted in shades of blue. Stroll through the medina, enjoy a mint tea in the main square, and climb up to the Spanish Mosque to watch a spectacular sunset. Overnight in Chefchaouen.

Day 3: Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Meknes → Fez

Depart Chefchaouen for Volubilis, Morocco’s most important Roman archaeological site and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore its well-preserved mosaics, temples, and triumphal arches. Then continue to Meknes, an imperial city known for its monumental gates, such as Bab al-Mansour, and the mausoleum of Sultan Moulay Ismail. Afterwards, transfer to Fez for the night.

Day 4: Guided Exploration of Fez

Spend the day discovering Fez, one of Morocco’s most fascinating cities, accompanied by a local guide. Visit places such as the Bou Inania Madrasa, the Nejjarine Fountain, the famous tanneries, and Al Quaraouiyine University, the oldest functioning university in the world. Wander through the intricate streets of the medina, enjoy the aromas of the spice markets, and visit the Mellah (Jewish quarter) to learn about the city’s historical diversity. Overnight in Fez.

Day 5: Fez → Ifrane → Azrou → Midelt → Erfoud → Merzouga

Depart from Fez for the Middle Atlas Mountains. First stop in Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco” for its alpine houses and clean streets. Continue to the cedar forests of Azrou, home to Barbary macaques. Pass through Midelt for lunch and continue to the Ziz Valley, with its palm groves and fortified villages. In the afternoon, arrive in Merzouga, home to the imposing dunes of Erg Chebbi. Overnight in a hotel on the edge of the desert.

Day 6: Sahara Desert Adventure & Camel Ride

Start the day with a 4×4 desert excursion, an essential experience on the 10-Day Morocco Tour from Casablanca to Marrakech, visiting nomadic Berber families, local villages, and hidden oases. Stop in Khamlia to enjoy Gnawa music performed by local musicians. In the afternoon, ride a camel and venture into the vast dunes of Erg Chebbi at sunset. At your luxury desert camp, savor a traditional dinner, enjoy Berber music by the campfire, and gaze at an unforgettable starry sky.

Day 7: Merzouga → Rissani → Todra Gorge → Dades Valley

Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the dunes, one of the most memorable experiences of the 10-Day Tour of Morocco from Casablanca to Marrakech. Return by camel to Merzouga and visit Rissani, an ancient caravan city known for its lively market and traditional date trade. Continue to Tinghir to reach the impressive Todra Gorge, where cliffs up to 300 meters high create a narrow passage ideal for walking and taking photographs. End the day in the Dades Valley, surrounded by historic kasbahs and unique rock formations. Overnight in the valley.

Day 8: Dades Valley → Valley of Roses → Ouarzazate → Aït Benhaddou → Marrakech

Travel along the Route of a Thousand Kasbahs, passing through Kelaa M’gouna, famous for its rose water production. Stop at the Skoura oasis and continue on to Ouarzazate, Morocco’s film capital. Visit the iconic Kasbah of Aït Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the setting for films and series such as Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Cross the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka pass in the High Atlas Mountains and arrive in Marrakech in the afternoon.

Day 9: Guided tour of Marrakech

Spend the day exploring Marrakech with a local guide, an essential part of the 10-Day Morocco Tour from Casablanca to Marrakech. Visit the Koutoubia Mosque, the Bahia Palace, and the Saadian Tombs. Relax in the Majorelle Garden, designed by Jacques Majorelle and restored by Yves Saint Laurent. Lose yourself in the colorful souks of the medina before ending the day at Jemaa el-Fna Square, where street performers, musicians, and food vendors create a vibrant atmosphere as evening falls. Night in Marrakech.

Day 10: Departure from Marrakech

Depending on your flight schedule, take advantage of the opportunity to do some last-minute shopping or a quick visit to Marrakech before transferring to the airport, putting the finishing touch on your 10-Day Tour of Morocco From Casablanca to Marrakech. Your adventure through Morocco ends with unforgettable memories of its imperial cities, golden deserts, fertile valleys, and vibrant culture.