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10-Day Grand Morocco Imperial Cities & Sahara Desert Tour
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10-Day Grand Morocco Imperial Cities & Sahara Desert Tour

10 Days / 9 Nights
Casablanca to Marrakech

Quick Answer

A 10-day Grand Morocco tour is the definitive itinerary for first-time visitors wanting to experience the complete spectrum of Morocco: ocean coastal cities (Casablanca & Rabat), the famous Blue City (Chefchaouen), ancient medieval medinas (Fes & Marrakech), and golden Sahara sand dunes (Merzouga).

Tour Highlights

  • Visit the magnificent Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, one of the largest operating mosques in the world
  • Photowalk through the dreamy blue street alleyways of Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains
  • Explore UNESCO Volubilis ancient Roman mosaic ruins with a licensed archaeological guide
  • Full-day guided culture tour inside 9th-century car-free Fes el-Bali (Chouara Tanneries, Madrasas, Souks)
  • 2 nights in the Erg Chebbi Sahara with sunset camel riding, luxury camping, and 4x4 nomad exploration
  • Hike through 300m limestone cliffs at Todra Gorge and tour Ait Ben Haddou UNESCO Kasbah
  • Full-day guided Marrakech tour featuring Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, and Majorelle Garden

Detailed Tour Itinerary

D1

Day 1: Casablanca Arrival & Hassan II Mosque Tour โ€“ Drive to Rabat

Welcome to Morocco! Meet your driver at Casablanca Airport (CMN). Tour the breathtaking Hassan II Mosque overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Drive 1 hour north to Rabat, Morocco's coastal capital city. Visit the Hassan Tower and the picturesque blue-and-white Oudayas Kasbah.

Breakfast includedBoutique Riad in Rabat Medina
D2

Day 2: Rabat โ€“ Scenic Drive Through Rif Mountains โ€“ Chefchaouen Blue City

Depart Rabat heading northeast through the green rolling hills of the Rif Mountains. Arrive in Chefchaouen by early afternoon. Take a twilight walking tour up to the Spanish Mosque for a panoramic sunset view over the blue-washed town.

Breakfast includedCharming Blue Riad in Chefchaouen
D3

Day 3: Chefchaouen Morning Photowalk โ€“ Volubilis Roman Ruins โ€“ Meknes โ€“ Fes

Enjoy a peaceful morning photographing Chefchaouen's quiet alleyways. Drive south to UNESCO site Volubilis to inspect 2,000-year-old Roman floor mosaics with an expert guide. Stop in imperial Meknes at Bab Mansour gate before arriving in Fes.

Breakfast includedBoutique Riad in Fes Medina
D4

Day 4: Fes Medina Full-Day Guided Heritage & Culture Tour

Step back into the Middle Ages inside 9th-century Fes el-Bali. Guided visits include the 11th-century Chouara Tanneries, Al-Qarawiyyin University, Bou Inania Madrasa, and vibrant artisan coppersmith souks.

Breakfast includedBoutique Riad in Fes Medina
D5

Day 5: Fes โ€“ Ifrane โ€“ Azrou Cedar Forest โ€“ Ziz Valley Oasis โ€“ Merzouga Sahara

Travel south into the Middle Atlas. Feed wild monkeys in Azrou cedar forest, cross Ziz Valley palm canyon, and arrive in Merzouga for a sunset camel ride to your luxury camp.

Breakfast & Dinner includedPrivate Sahara Luxury Desert Camp
D6

Day 6: Sahara Desert Experience & Nomad Culture Exploration

Spend a second day in Merzouga. Visit desert nomads in woven tents, enjoy Gnawa music in Khamlia, try quad biking, and relax under Saharan stars.

Breakfast & Dinner includedLuxury Desert Hotel in Merzouga with Swimming Pool
D7

Day 7: Merzouga โ€“ Todra Gorge Canyon โ€“ Dades Valley

Drive through Rissani market town and hike between 300m canyon walls in Todra Gorge before reaching Dades Valley.

Breakfast & Dinner includedBoutique Riad in Dades Valley
D8

Day 8: Dades Valley โ€“ Rose Valley โ€“ Ait Ben Haddou โ€“ Marrakech

Travel the Road of 1000 Kasbahs, tour Ait Ben Haddou UNESCO site, cross the High Atlas mountains, and arrive in Marrakech.

Breakfast includedBoutique Riad in Marrakech Medina
D9

Day 9: Marrakech Medina Guided Culture Tour & Bahia Palace

Explore Marrakech highlights with a local expert: Bahia Palace, Koutoubia Mosque, Saadian Tombs, and vibrant Jemaa el-Fnaa square.

Breakfast includedBoutique Riad in Marrakech Medina
D10

Day 10: Majorelle Garden & Airport Departure

Visit the Yves Saint Laurent Majorelle Garden in the morning before transfer to Marrakech or Casablanca airport for departure.

Breakfast includedN/A

What is Included

  • โ€ขPrivate luxury vehicle & dedicated English-speaking driver throughout all 10 days
  • โ€ข9 nights in top handpicked 4-star & 5-star boutique riads & luxury Sahara desert camp
  • โ€ขLicensed local heritage guides in Fes, Volubilis, and Marrakech
  • โ€ขDaily breakfasts and 3 multi-course dinners (including Dades & Merzouga camp)
  • โ€ขAll entrance fees to historical monuments mentioned in the itinerary
  • โ€ขSunset camel trek, sandboarding, and 4x4 desert excursion

What is Excluded

  • โ€ขInternational flights
  • โ€ขLunches & select dinners in major cities
  • โ€ขDriver and guide gratuities

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Duration:10 Days / 9 Nights
Group Size:Private (1-12 guests)
Cancellation:Free up to 48h before
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