Multi-day · 10 days
Full Morocco — Ten Days
Cities, Sahara and Atlantic coast in one sweeping private circuit
Duration
10 days
Group size
2–6 travellers
Difficulty
Moderate
Languages
English, French, Berber
From / person
$3,180
Overview
The complete Morocco experience: Marrakech medina, High Atlas, Aït Ben Haddou, Sahara dunes at Merzouga, Fes, Chefchaouen, and the Atlantic coast — ten days in one private vehicle with a dedicated driver-guide.
This is the itinerary we recommend when someone says 'we have ten days and want to see it all'. Starting in Marrakech and ending in Casablanca, the circuit covers Morocco's essential landscapes and cities without a day wasted: the medina and gardens of Marrakech, the High Atlas pass, the UNESCO kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou, three days in and around the Sahara at Merzouga, the medieval city of Fes, the blue medina of Chefchaouen, and a final night in Casablanca for Hassan II Mosque before your flight home.
The pacing is careful: two nights in the Sahara give you a full free day on the dunes; Fes gets two nights for a proper historian walk; Chefchaouen gets a sunrise morning without rushing. We use one dedicated driver-guide for the entire journey so nothing falls between the cracks.
Trip highlights
- Marrakech medina and Jardin Majorelle with a private guide
- Cross the High Atlas via Tizi n'Tichka and sleep in Aït Ben Haddou
- Three nights in the Sahara — camel ride, dune sunrise, Khamlia gnaoua village
- Two full days in Fes el-Bali with a private historian
- Chefchaouen sunrise walk and Spanish mosque hike
- Hassan II Mosque, Casablanca — the Atlantic's most dramatic building
Photo gallery
Inside the trip.
Day-by-day itinerary
Marrakech → Casablanca
- 1
Day 1 · Arrive Marrakech
Marrakech medinaPrivate airport pickup and check-in at your riad inside the medina. Afternoon walk to the Koutoubia minaret and Jemaa el-Fnaa square at dusk. Dinner on a rooftop with views over the medina.
Riad in Marrakech medina D - 2
Day 2 · Marrakech privately
Red CityMorning private medina walk with a historian: Bahia palace, Ben Youssef madrasa, Mouassine fountain. Afternoon at Jardin Majorelle and the YSL museum. Evening in the Mouassine quarter with dinner at a chef's-table restaurant.
Riad in Marrakech medina B · L - 3
Day 3 · Marrakech → High Atlas → Aït Ben Haddou
Tizi n'Tichka · 250kmMorning departure over the Tizi n'Tichka pass (2,260m) — stops for argan oil, Atlas panoramas and Berber tea. Descent to Telouet kasbah (a crumbling 19th-century glaoui palace few tourists find) and on to Aït Ben Haddou, a UNESCO-listed ksour of earthen towers. Sunset on the hilltop, candlelit dinner below.
Kasbah guesthouse, Aït Ben Haddou L · D - 4
Day 4 · Aït Ben Haddou → Draa Valley → Zagora region
via Ouarzazate · 300kmMorning film-studio stop in Ouarzazate (sets of Gladiator, Game of Thrones). Drive south down the Draa Valley — a 200km corridor of date palms and ksour. Overnight in a kasbah guesthouse south of Zagora, with an optional evening camel walk into small dunes at sunset.
Kasbah guesthouse, Draa Valley B · L · D - 5
Day 5 · Zagora → Dades Gorge
via Agdz and the Rose Valley · 260kmCross from the Draa to the Dades via Agdz and the pink-rock Skoura oasis, arriving at the Dades gorge by late afternoon. The gorge road winds up into extraordinary layered cliffs of ochre, crimson and grey — we walk the upper curve for sunset before dinner at the lodge.
Kasbah lodge, Dades Gorge B · L · D - 6
Day 6 · Dades → Todra Gorge → Merzouga
Gorges road · Erg Chebbi · 200kmMorning walk in the Dades gorge at first light. Drive east to the Todra gorge — a narrow 300m slot canyon — for an hour on foot in the shafts of noon light. Continue across the stone hammada to Merzouga. Late afternoon camel ride into the towering dunes of Erg Chebbi. Luxury camp dinner under the stars.
Private luxury Sahara camp, Erg Chebbi B · L · D - 7
Day 7 · A full day in the Sahara
Erg ChebbiSunrise dune climb (180m, 45 minutes, extraordinary). Breakfast in camp. Free day: sandboarding, a 4x4 drive to the Khamlia village of gnaoua musicians, fossil shopping in Erfoud, or simply resting in the shade. Second sunset over the dunes, second night at camp.
Private luxury Sahara camp, Erg Chebbi B · L · D - 8
Day 8 · Merzouga → Ziz Valley → Fes
Cedar road north · 450kmLong drive north through the Ziz palm valley gorge, the High Atlas cedar forests of Ifrane (Barbary macaques by the road) and the elegant hill town of Azrou. Arrive in Fes by evening; welcome mint tea on the riad rooftop overlooking the medina.
Riad in Fes el-Bali B · L - 9
Day 9 · Fes → Chefchaouen
Rif mountains · 200kmMorning with the Fes historian: Karaouine mosque-university, Chouara tanneries, Bou Inania madrasa, kissaria textiles. Lunch with a Fassi family. Afternoon drive north to Chefchaouen (3h) through olive groves and cork-oak forest. Sunrise walk in the blue medina early the following morning (set the alarm).
Riad in Chefchaouen medina B · L - 10
Day 10 · Chefchaouen → Casablanca
via Rabat · 370kmSunrise walk in the blue medina before breakfast. Drive south-west to Rabat for a quick kasbah-and-tower stop (1.5h), then on to Casablanca. Visit the Hassan II Mosque — the world's third-largest, cantilevered over the Atlantic. Transfer to the airport or overnight in Casablanca for a morning flight.
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Cities & regions on this trip
You'll experience 9 destinations.
Each stop has its own deep-dive guide — geography, history, best season, things to see, and other tours that visit it. Tap any card to open its dedicated page.
Imperial city · Central Morocco
Marrakech
The red city: souks, riads, gardens and the gateway to the Atlas.
Open guide
Imperial city · Northern Morocco
Fes
The world's largest car-free medieval city, and Morocco's spiritual capital.
Open guide
Rif mountains · Chefchaouen Province, Tangier-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma
Chefchaouen
Morocco's blue pearl — a 15th-century mountain medina painted in cobalt and lime.
Open guideErg Chebbi · Southeast Morocco
Sahara & Merzouga
Real Sahara: 150m dunes, camel caravans, and luxury camps under more stars than you've ever seen.
Open guide
Pre-Sahara · Southern Morocco
Ouarzazate & Aït Ben Haddou
The Hollywood of Africa: kasbahs, film studios and the gateway to the dunes.
Open guide
Atlantic coast · Central Morocco
Casablanca
Morocco's modern economic capital — art deco, the Hassan II Mosque, and the easiest international gateway.
Open guideCapital · Atlantic coast
Rabat
Morocco's calm, green capital — kasbah, royal monuments and an unhurried medina.
Open guidePre-Sahara · Kasbah road
Dadès & Todra Gorges
Towering red canyons, palm oases and the famous switchback road — the dramatic heart of the desert route.
Open guideDraa Valley · Southeast Morocco
Zagora
Gateway to Erg Chigaga — a palm-lined oasis town at the threshold of the deep Sahara.
Open guideThe route
Map of Full Morocco — Ten Days
10 stops across Multi-day. Distances and timings are flexible — every itinerary is reshaped to your pace.
- 1
Marrakech
Start · 2 nights
- 2
Aït Ben Haddou
Night 3
- 3
Zagora region
Night 4
- 4
Dades Gorge
Night 5
- 5
Todra Gorge
Day 6 stop
- 6
Erg Chebbi
Nights 6–7
- 7
Fes
Night 8
- 8
Chefchaouen
Night 9
- 9
Rabat
Day 10 stop
- 10
Casablanca
End
What's included
- Private English-speaking driver-guide for the duration
- Vehicle (sedan, 4x4 or minivan) with fuel, tolls and parking
- All listed accommodation in hand-picked riads, kasbahs or desert camps
- Daily breakfast and meals as noted in the itinerary
- All listed entrance fees and guided activities
- Airport pickup and drop-off with flight tracking
- Bottled water and snacks on board
- 24/7 WhatsApp concierge based in Marrakech
Not included
- International flights to/from Morocco
- Travel insurance (we recommend a provider)
- Alcoholic drinks and personal shopping
- Optional activities marked “add-on” in your quote
- Tips for driver, guides and camp staff
What to bring
Pack light, pack smart.
- Comfortable walking shoes (medina cobblestones)
- Layers — even desert nights can drop to 5°C
- Sun hat, sunglasses, SPF 30+
- Modest cover-up for mosques and conservative areas
- Reusable water bottle (we refill on the road)
- Adaptor for Type C/E plugs (220V)
- Warm layer for Sahara nights and high Atlas pass
- Headlamp for the dune sunrise climb
Frequently asked
Questions about this tour.
Is "Full Morocco — Ten Days" private or a group tour?
100% private. Just you and the people you book with — your own driver, vehicle and pace from start to finish. We never pool travellers.
Can I change the dates or itinerary?
Yes. Every itinerary is a starting point. Add a day, swap a riad, change the start city — we'll re-quote in 24 hours and lock the price in writing before any deposit.
How fit do I need to be?
Moderate. Expect 2–4 hours of light walking per day and one or two longer driving days. We pace days carefully and stop often.
When should I book?
For high season (Oct–Apr) and any trip involving the Sahara or hot-air balloon, book 8–12 weeks ahead. Last-minute (under 14 days) is usually still possible with a phone call.
Is ten days enough, or is two weeks better?
Ten days is sufficient for this exact circuit — we have paced it carefully so nothing feels rushed. Two weeks would let you add Essaouira on the coast, a second night in Chefchaouen, or a slower Sahara day. We'd always suggest more time rather than less, but ten days is a genuinely satisfying Morocco experience.
Can we do this route in reverse, starting in Casablanca?
Yes. Many clients fly into Casablanca and out of Marrakech — the itinerary reverses cleanly. Some prefer this direction as the Sahara comes earlier and the journey ends with the relative cool of Marrakech's medina after the desert heat.
What is the best season for a ten-day Morocco circuit?
October to April is ideal: the Sahara is warm rather than extreme, the Atlas passes are clear (heavy snowfall can close Tizi n'Tichka in January–February), and the medina cities are at their most comfortable. Spring (March–April) brings wildflowers on the Atlas and green valleys.
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