11-day complete Morocco tour
Private 11-day Morocco tour: Casablanca, Rabat, Chefchaouen, Fes, Merzouga, Marrakech and Essaouira. Camel trek, desert tents and Sahara landscapes.
About this tour
The most complete tour to discover the whole of Morocco in one trip: imperial cities, the blue city of Chefchaouen, the Sahara Desert, the kasbahs of the south and the Atlantic coast of Essaouira.
Day-by-day itinerary
DAY 1Airport → Casablanca
Welcome at Mohammed V Airport in Casablanca and transfer to your accommodation. Night at a hotel in Casablanca.
DAY 2Casablanca → Rabat → Chefchaouen
- Breakfast and visit to the Hassan II Mosque, the largest in Casablanca.
- Continue to Rabat: Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Chellah and the Kasbah of the Udayas.
- Lunch at a local restaurant.
- Drive to the blue city of Chefchaouen, with time to explore its medina and blue alleys.
- Dinner and overnight in Chefchaouen.
DAY 3Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Fes
- Breakfast and drive to Fes, visiting Volubilis, a Roman archaeological site.
- Visit Meknes: Bab Mansour gate, Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail and the Jewish quarter.
- Lunch at a traditional restaurant in the Fes medina.
- Free afternoon to explore Fes. Dinner and overnight.
DAY 4Exploring Fes
- Guided tour of the medina: Royal Palace, Jewish quarter, Al Quaraouiyine University, tanneries and Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss.
- Lunch at a traditional restaurant.
- Visit to a zellige tile cooperative and a panoramic viewpoint over the medina.
- Dinner and overnight in Fes.
DAY 5Fes → Ifrane → Azrou → Midelt → Merzouga
- Drive into the Middle Atlas, via Ifrane (the “Moroccan Switzerland”) and Azrou.
- Visit the cedar forest with Barbary macaques.
- Lunch in Midelt.
- Through the Tizi-n-Talghemt pass, the Ziz gorges and the Hassan Addakhil dam.
- Arrival in Merzouga, in the Tafilalet oasis. Dinner and overnight.
DAY 6Merzouga area and camel trek
- Meet local nomads and learn about their life and culture.
- Gnawa music and, depending on the season, birdwatching at Merzouga lake.
- Camel trek across Erg Chebbi to the tent camp with bathroom and hot water.
- Traditional dinner and a night under the stars.
DAY 7Merzouga → Rissani → Erfoud → Tinghir → Todra Gorge → Dades Valley
- Sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes and breakfast.
- Drive to Erfoud and Tinghir, with a lunch stop.
- Visit the Todra Gorge and walk through the canyons.
- Dinner and overnight in the Dades Valley.
DAY 8Dades Valley → Ouarzazate → Aït Ben Haddou → Marrakech
- Breakfast and drive along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs and the Valley of Roses.
- Stop in Skoura and visit the Amridil Kasbah.
- Lunch in Ouarzazate and visit to the Aït Ben Haddou kasbah (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
- Return to Marrakech over the Tizi-n-Tichka. Dinner and overnight.
DAY 9Exploring Marrakech
- Guided tour: Saadian Tombs, Bahia and El Badi palaces, Ben Youssef Madrasa, Majorelle and Menara gardens, Koutoubia minaret.
- Lunch at a restaurant near Jemaa el-Fna square.
- Dinner and overnight in Marrakech.
DAY 10Marrakech → Essaouira
- Transfer to Essaouira, the former Portuguese coastal town.
- Visit to an argan oil factory and the port.
- Seafood lunch in the medina.
- Free afternoon to explore or relax on the beach.
- Dinner and overnight in Essaouira.
DAY 11Essaouira → Casablanca
- Free morning in Essaouira for shopping or the beach.
- Transfer to Casablanca and end of services.
What’s included
Included
- 4x4 or minibus transport
- Driver-guide in your language
- Fuel
- Camel trek in Erg Chebbi
- Night in desert tents with dinner and breakfast
- Hotels on half board (dinner and breakfast)
Not included
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments or attractions
- Tips and unspecified services
- Flights
Accommodation
During the trip you stay in selected riads and hotels and, in the Merzouga desert, at a desert camp. You can choose standard, boutique or luxury accommodation; we name the exact places in your proposal.
Price
This tour costs from €1260 per person, based on 2 travellers in standard accommodation. For larger groups the price per person goes down; in high season or with luxury accommodation it goes up. We send you the exact price for your dates within 24 hours.
What to bring
- Comfortable layers and something warm: desert nights are cool even in summer.
- Comfortable shoes for walking in medinas and on the dunes.
- Sunglasses, a cap or scarf and sunscreen.
- A small backpack for the night at the camp.
- Some cash in dirhams for meals, drinks and tips.
How to book
- Message us on WhatsApp or by email with your dates and number of travellers.
- Within 24 hours you receive your itinerary and final price, with no obligation.
- We adjust whatever you like and you confirm the booking.
Why travel with Turismo a Marruecos
Just you and your group, no crowded coaches.
A driver-guide who speaks your language.
Flexible routes adapted to your interests.
Personalised quote in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions
Is the tour private?
Yes. It is a private trip just for you and your companions, with your own driver and at your own pace.
Can it be customised?
Yes. We adapt the number of days, the starting city, the accommodation and the visits to what you need.
How do I book?
Message us on WhatsApp or email info@marruecosprivado.com with your dates and number of travellers. We will send you a tailor-made proposal within 24 hours, with no obligation.
How much does this tour cost?
From €1260 per person for 2 travellers in standard accommodation. The final price depends on the number of travellers, the season and the accommodation you choose.
Can children come?
Yes. Because the trip is private, we adapt the pace, stops and accommodation to families with children.
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