Morocco Step by Step: 10 Days from Casablanca to the North and Sahara Desert
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A 10-day loop from Casablanca: Rabat, Asilah and Tangier, Tetouan and Chefchaouen, Volubilis, Meknes and Fes, a night at a desert camp in Merzouga, the Dades Gorge, Ait Benhaddou, Marrakech, Essaouira and back along the coast by El Jadida.
Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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
- Rabat, the Hercules Caves and Cape Spartel in Tangier
- Tetouan and Chefchaouen
- Volubilis and a guided day in the Fes medina
- Private camel ride, sandboarding and a night at a desert camp in Merzouga
- The Dades Gorge and the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou
- Marrakech, Essaouira and El Jadida
Route map
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Itinerary
Day 1Casablanca – Rabat – Asilah – Tangier
Your private transport meets you at 9:00 at Casablanca airport or your accommodation. The Hassan II Mosque, then Rabat: the Hassan Tower, the Mohammed V Mausoleum and the Kasbah of the Oudayas. On by Asilah to Tangier for the Hercules Caves, Cape Spartel and the old lighthouse.
Accommodation
Day 1
Riad Dar Yasmine or Similar
Tangier
5-star upgrade available
Day 2Tangier – Tetouan – Chefchaouen
Tetouan, the “White Dove”, then Chefchaouen: the painted alleys, the Ras El Ma spring, the old mosque and the old square.
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 2
Riad El Palacio & SPA or Similar
Chefchaouen
5-star upgrade available
Day 3Chefchaouen – Meknes – Volubilis – Fes
The Roman site of Volubilis with its mosaics, and Meknes, on the way to Fes.
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 3–4
Riad Fes Madaw or Similar
Fes
5-star upgrade available
Day 4Fes
The Blue Gate (Bab Boujloud), the medieval medina and its souks, the Mellah, the Royal Palace gate, the hilltop fortress, Souk Seffarine, the Bou Inania Madrasa and the Al Quaraouiyine mosque.
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 3–4
Riad Fes Madaw or Similar
Fes
5-star upgrade available
Day 5Fes – Ifrane – Midelt – Merzouga Sahara Desert
Ifrane and the cedar forest with its Barbary macaques, Midelt, then a private camel ride, sandboarding and sunset in Erg Chebbi, with Berber music by the campfire.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 5
Nomad Comfort Camp or Similar
Merzouga
5-star upgrade available
Day 6Merzouga – Toudra Gorge – Boumalne Dades
Sunrise over the dunes, the underground irrigation channels (11th–14th centuries), the Todra Gorge and lunch at a traditional restaurant, then the Dades Gorge and the “Monkey Toes”.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 6
Dar Rihana Dades or Similar
Boumalne Dades
5-star upgrade available
Day 7Boumalne Dades – Valley of Roses – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech
A women’s cooperative in Kelaat M’Gouna, the Atlas Studios in Ouarzazate and the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou (UNESCO), then over the High Atlas to Marrakech.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 7–8
Riad Losra Marrakech or Similar
Marrakech
5-star upgrade available
Day 8Marrakech
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, hot air balloon, quad biking or hammam.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 7–8
Riad Losra Marrakech or Similar
Marrakech
5-star upgrade available
Day 9Marrakech – Essaouira
The UNESCO-listed medina of Essaouira, its markets, the fishing port and the ramparts over the Atlantic. Optional: beach time or a seafood lunch.
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 9
Riad Mimouna or Similar
Essaouira
5-star upgrade available
Day 10Essaouira – Safi – El Jadida – Casablanca
North along the coast by Safi to El Jadida, the Portuguese Cistern and the old town of Mazagan (UNESCO), then Casablanca, where your driver drops you at the airport or your accommodation.
Breakfast, Dinner
What’s included
Accommodation
9 nights in guesthouses, hotels and a desert camp
Tangier
Riad Dar Yasmine or Similar
Chefchaouen
Riad El Palacio & SPA or Similar
Fes
Riad Fes Madaw or Similar
Merzouga
Nomad Comfort Camp or Similar
Boumalne Dades
Dar Rihana Dades or Similar
Marrakech
Riad Losra Marrakech or Similar
Essaouira
Riad Mimouna or Similar
Guide
Fully guided, in English.
Other languages on request: German, French, Spanish.
Meals
- Days 2–4: breakfast, dinner
- Day 5: traditional breakfast, lunch, dinner at the desert camp
- Day 6: breakfast, lunch at a traditional restaurant, dinner
- Day 7: breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Day 8: breakfast, lunch at a restaurant, dinner
- Day 9: breakfast, dinner
- Day 10: breakfast, dinner
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 Dar Yasmine or Similar
Tangier
5-star upgrade available
Day 2
Riad El Palacio & SPA or Similar
Chefchaouen
5-star upgrade available
Day 3–4
Riad Fes Madaw or Similar
Fes
5-star upgrade available
Day 5
Nomad Comfort Camp or Similar
Merzouga
5-star upgrade available
Day 6
Dar Rihana Dades or Similar
Boumalne Dades
5-star upgrade available
Day 7–8
Riad Losra Marrakech or Similar
Marrakech
5-star upgrade available
Day 9
Riad Mimouna or Similar
Essaouira
5-star upgrade available
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