10 Days Morocco Custom Tour and Starry Night in the Sahara Desert
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A 10-day private loop from Casablanca: down the coast to Essaouira, two nights in Marrakech, Telouet and Ait Benhaddou, the Dades valley, two nights at a desert camp in Merzouga, two nights in Fes, Volubilis and Chefchaouen, and back to Casablanca by Rabat.
City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Private Tour
Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, French, Spanish
All Ages Welcome
Highlights
- The Hassan II Mosque and the Essaouira medina
- A guided day in the Marrakech medina
- The Kasbahs of Telouet and Ait Benhaddou
- Two nights at a desert camp in Merzouga with a day among nomad families
- A guided day in Fes: Al Quaraouiyine, the madrasas and the Chouara tanneries
- Volubilis, Chefchaouen and Rabat
Route map
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Itinerary
Day 1Casablanca – El Jadida – Safi – Essaouira
Pickup at 9:00 at Casablanca airport or your accommodation. The Hassan II Mosque, then down the coast by El Jadida and Safi to Essaouira and its old medina and market stalls.
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 1
Riad Mimouna or Similar
Essaouira
5-star upgrade available
Day 2Essaouira – Marrakech
The drive inland to Marrakech and the evening at your riad.
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 2–3
Riad Losra Marrakech or Similar
Marrakech
5-star upgrade available
Day 3Marrakech
A guided tour of the medina with a local guide: Bahia Palace, the Ben Youssef Madrasa, the Koutoubia Mosque, the old souks and Jemaa el-Fna. Optional: food tour, cooking class or hammam.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 2–3
Riad Losra Marrakech or Similar
Marrakech
5-star upgrade available
Day 4Marrakech – Telouet – Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate – Boumalne Dades
Over the High Atlas to the Kasbah of Telouet and the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou (UNESCO), then through Ouarzazate to the Dades valley.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 4
Dar Rihana Dades or Similar
Boumalne Dades
5-star upgrade available
Day 5Boumalne Dades – Tinghir – Merzouga
Through the Tinghir region to Merzouga for a camel ride into the dunes of Erg Chebbi at sunset and the night at a desert camp.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 5–6
Nomad Comfort Camp or Similar
Merzouga
5-star upgrade available
Day 6Merzouga
A day in the dunes with your driver: fossil sites, a visit to Berber nomad families for mint tea, a picnic lunch in the desert and sunset over the dunes. Optional: quad bike or buggy.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 5–6
Nomad Comfort Camp or Similar
Merzouga
5-star upgrade available
Day 7Merzouga – Ifrane – Fes
North through the Middle Atlas and the cedar forest near Ifrane to Fes.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 7–8
Riad Fes Madaw or Similar
Fes
5-star upgrade available
Day 8Fes
A guided tour of the medina with a local guide: Al Quaraouiyine, the Bou Inania and Nejjarine madrasas, the view from the fortress and the Chouara tanneries, with lunch inside the medina walls.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 7–8
Riad Fes Madaw or Similar
Fes
5-star upgrade available
Day 9Fes – Volubilis – Chefchaouen
The Roman ruins of Volubilis (UNESCO), then the Rif to Chefchaouen and its medina.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 9
Riad El Palacio & SPA or Similar
Chefchaouen
5-star upgrade available
Day 10Chefchaouen – Rabat – Casablanca
Rabat: the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the Kasbah of the Oudayas, then Casablanca, where your driver drops you at the airport or your accommodation.
Breakfast, Lunch
What’s included
Accommodation
9 nights in riads, hotels and a desert camp
Essaouira
Riad Mimouna or Similar
Marrakech
Riad Losra Marrakech or Similar
Boumalne Dades
Dar Rihana Dades or Similar
Merzouga
Nomad Comfort Camp or Similar
Fes
Riad Fes Madaw or Similar
Chefchaouen
Riad El Palacio & SPA or Similar
Guide
Fully guided, in English.
Other languages on request: German, French, Spanish.
Meals
- Days 1–2: breakfast, dinner
- Days 3–9: breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Day 10: breakfast, lunch
Optional extras
Not included in the tour price; can be added when you book.
What’s not included
Flights
Insurance
Where you’ll stay
All accommodations are subject to change.
Day 1
Riad Mimouna or Similar
Essaouira
5-star upgrade available
Day 2–3
Riad Losra Marrakech or Similar
Marrakech
5-star upgrade available
Day 4
Dar Rihana Dades or Similar
Boumalne Dades
5-star upgrade available
Day 5–6
Nomad Comfort Camp or Similar
Merzouga
5-star upgrade available
Day 7–8
Riad Fes Madaw or Similar
Fes
5-star upgrade available
Day 9
Riad El Palacio & SPA or Similar
Chefchaouen
5-star upgrade available
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