10 Days Morocco Heritage Tour: Casablanca to the Imperial Cities & Desert
Available options
A 10-day loop from Casablanca: south along the Atlantic to Essaouira and Taghazout, two nights in Marrakech, the High Atlas, Ait Benhaddou and the Dades, a night at a desert camp in Merzouga, two nights in Fes, Volubilis, Chefchaouen and Rabat.
City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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
Group Size 1 – 15
All Ages Welcome
Highlights
- The Hassan II Mosque and the Atlantic coast road
- Essaouira, Imsouane and Taghazout
- A guided day in Marrakech
- Telouet, Ait Benhaddou and the Dades Gorge
- Private camel ride, sandboarding and a night at a desert camp in Merzouga
- Fes, Volubilis, Chefchaouen and Rabat
Route map
Use “Show on map” on a day to centre the map on its stops.
Itinerary
Day 1Casablanca – El Jadida – Safi – Essaouira
Your private transport meets you at 9:00 at Casablanca airport or your accommodation. About two hours at the Hassan II Mosque, then south along the coast by El Jadida and Safi to Essaouira. Optional: the old medina and its market stalls.
Dinner
Accommodation
Day 1
Riad Mimouna or Similar
Essaouira
5-star upgrade available
Day 2Essaouira – Imsouane – Plage Imi Ouaddar – Taghazoute
A traditional breakfast, then about three hours along the coast through Berber villages, by Imsouane and Imi Ouaddar beach, to Taghazout. Optional: the beach or a surf session.
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 2
Lunja Village Taghazout
Taghazout
Day 3Taghazoute – Agadir – Marrakech
By Agadir to Marrakech and a welcome mint tea at your riad. Optional: Agadir beach, the Agadir Oufella fortress and street food on Jemaa el-Fna.
Dinner
Accommodation
Day 3–4
Riad Kechmara Marrakech or Similar
Marrakech
5-star upgrade available
Day 4Marrakech
A guided tour of the medina with a local expert: Bahia Palace, the Ben Youssef Madrasa, the Koutoubia Mosque, the old souks and Jemaa el-Fna, with lunch at a restaurant in the medina.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 3–4
Riad Kechmara Marrakech or Similar
Marrakech
5-star upgrade available
Day 5Marrakech – Ait benHaddou – Ouarzazate – Valley Of Roses – Boumalne Dades
Over the High Atlas to the Kasbah of Telouet, lunch at the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou (UNESCO), then Ouarzazate, the Valley of Roses and the Dades Gorge.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 5
Dar Rihana Dades or Similar
Boumalne Dades
5-star upgrade available
Day 6Boumalne Dades – Merzouga Sahara Camp (Erg Chebbi)
East to Merzouga with a traditional lunch on the way, then a private camel ride at sunset, sandboarding and dinner by the campfire at the desert camp.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 6
Sahara Dunes camp or Similar
Merzouga
5-star upgrade available
Day 7Merzouga – Ziz valley – Midelt – Ifran – Fes
North through the Ziz valley and Midelt, a stop in North Africa’s largest cedar forest near Ifrane, then Fes.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 7–8
Riad Fes Madaw or Similar
Fes
5-star upgrade available
Day 8Fes
A guided day in the medieval medina: the University of Al-Qarawiyyin, the Bou Inania and Nejjarine madrasas, the fortress viewpoint, mosaic and leather workshops 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 – Meknes – Roman Volubilis – Chefchaouen
Meknes and the Roman ruins of Volubilis, lunch at a restaurant on the way, then Chefchaouen.
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, Dinner
What’s included
Accommodation
9 nights in riads, hotels and a desert camp
Essaouira
Riad Mimouna or Similar
Taghazout
HOTEL THE HORIZON
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
- Day 1: dinner
- Day 2: traditional breakfast, dinner
- Day 3: dinner
- Days 4–10: breakfast, lunch, dinner
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
Lunja Village Taghazout
Taghazout
Day 3–4
Riad Kechmara Marrakech or Similar
Marrakech
5-star upgrade available
Day 5
Dar Rihana Dades or Similar
Boumalne Dades
5-star upgrade available
Day 6
Sahara Dunes 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
Meeting point
Pickup at Casablanca airport or your accommodation in Casablanca
Your private transport meets you at 9:00 at Casablanca airport or your accommodation.
Customer reviews
Our travellers post their reviews on Tripadvisor and on our site.
Dates & Prices
Departs every day · 10 days
Adults
Ages 13 and above
Children
Ages 5–12
Infants
Ages 0–4
Upcoming departures
From Tuesday 20 Oct 2026 – To Thursday 29 Oct 202610 days
From Wednesday 21 Oct 2026 – To Friday 30 Oct 202610 days
From Thursday 22 Oct 2026 – To Saturday 31 Oct 202610 days
From Friday 23 Oct 2026 – To Sunday 1 Nov 202610 days
From Saturday 24 Oct 2026 – To Monday 2 Nov 202610 days
Want to read it later?
Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start planning your trip offline.
Get the PDF brochure
Enter your email address and we’ll send you the brochure for “10 Days Morocco Heritage Tour: Casablanca to the Imperial Cities & Desert”. You can also download it straight away.
You might also like…
Meeting point