10 Day Morocco Tour from Casablanca — Loop with Essaouira — private Morocco tour departing from Casablanca
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10 Day Morocco Tour from Casablanca — Loop with Essaouira

⏱ 10 Days · 9 Nights🚗 Private Tour📍 Casablanca → Casablanca📅 Available Year-round

Tour Overview

This private 10-day tour is specifically designed for travellers flying into and out of Casablanca on the same ticket. It is a complete loop of Morocco — departing from Hassan II Mosque, heading north to Chefchaouen, east to Fez, south to the Sahara, west over the High Atlas to Marrakech, and returning along the Atlantic coast via Essaouira back to Casablanca. Every major region of Morocco is covered. Every UNESCO site is visited. And you end exactly where you started — making it the most logistically clean Morocco itinerary for travellers with non-changeable return flights.

Tour Highlights

  • ✓Hassan II Mosque and Casablanca Corniche
  • ✓Rabat Hassan Tower, Mohammed V Mausoleum and Oudaya Kasbah
  • ✓Chefchaouen Blue Pearl overnight in the Rif Mountains
  • ✓Volubilis Roman ruins (UNESCO) and imperial Meknes
  • ✓Full day in Fez el-Bali medina with licensed local guide
  • ✓Al-Qarawiyyin — world's oldest university founded 859 AD
  • ✓Erg Chebbi camel trek and luxury Sahara desert camp
  • ✓Todra Gorge and Dades Valley
  • ✓Ait Benhaddou UNESCO ksar and High Atlas crossing
  • ✓Full guided day in Marrakech medina
  • ✓Essaouira UNESCO Atlantic medina and argan forest on the return
  • ✓Returns to Casablanca — perfect for single-city flights

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day1

Day 1

Casablanca: Hassan II Mosque and Arrival

Private airport pickup. Visit Hassan II Mosque — one of the world's largest mosques, built over the Atlantic with a 210-metre minaret and retractable glass roof. Stroll the Habous quarter with its Moorish arches and artisan shops, and the Corniche oceanfront boulevard.

🏨 Hotel in Casablanca
CasablancaHassan II MosqueHabous QuarterCorniche
Day2

Day 2

Casablanca → Rabat → Chefchaouen

Drive north to Rabat — Hassan Tower, Mausoleum of Mohammed V in white onyx and cedarwood, and the Oudaya Kasbah perched above the Bou Regreg estuary with panoramic Atlantic views. Continue into the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen, arriving as evening light deepens the indigo walls.

🏨 Riad in Chefchaouen
RabatHassan TowerMohammed V MausoleumOudaya KasbahChefchaouen
Day3

Day 3

Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Meknes → Fez

Explore Chefchaouen medina and artisan workshops. Volubilis (UNESCO) with local guide — mosaic floors depicting Orpheus charming the animals, the Triumphal Arch of Caracalla, and ancient olive presses. Moulay Idriss Zerhoun. Meknes Bab Mansour and Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. Arrive in Fez.

🏨 Riad in Fez
ChefchaouenVolubilisUNESCOMoulay IdrissMeknesBab MansourFez
Day4

Day 4

Full Day in Fez Medina

Full day in Fez el-Bali with a licensed local guide. Royal Palace gates, Bou Inania Madrasa, Al-Qarawiyyin University (founded 859 AD), Nejjarine museum, Pottery Village, Chouara Tanneries rooftop view, Mellah Jewish Quarter.

🏨 Riad in Fez
Fez MedinaUNESCORoyal PalaceBou InaniaAl-QarawiyyinChouara TanneriesMellahNejjarinePottery Village
Day5

Day 5

Fez → Middle Atlas → Merzouga

Through Ifrane and Azrou's cedar forest with wild Barbary macaques. Ziz Valley palm corridor stretching 70 km through ochre canyons. Sunset camel trek into Erg Chebbi. Luxury Berber camp with tagine dinner and campfire drumming.

🏨 Luxury Sahara camp in Merzouga
IfraneAzrouBarbary MacaquesZiz ValleyMerzougaErg ChebbiCamel TrekDesert Camp
Day6

Day 6

Sahara Sunrise → Todra Gorge → Dades Valley

Pre-dawn Sahara sunrise from the dunes. Todra Gorge — 300-metre canyon walls narrowing to 10 metres. Dades Valley past Monkey Fingers rock formations and ancient kasbahs.

🏨 Riad in Dades Valley
Sahara SunriseErg ChebbiTodra GorgeDades ValleyMonkey Fingers
Day7

Day 7

Dades → Ait Benhaddou → Marrakech

Rose Valley and Skoura palm oasis. Atlas Film Studios in Ouarzazate. Ait Benhaddou (UNESCO) — the ancient ksar used as a film backdrop for Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Telouet Kasbah ruins. Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2,260 m) and descent into Marrakech.

🏨 Riad in Marrakech
Rose ValleySkouraAtlas Film StudiosAit BenhaddouUNESCOTelouet KasbahTizi n'TichkaMarrakech
Day8

Day 8

Full Guided Day in Marrakech

Full guided day: Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, Ben Youssef Madrasa, Mellah, specialised souks, Majorelle Gardens. Jemaa el-Fna at its legendary evening peak with storytellers, musicians, and food stalls.

🏨 Riad in Marrakech
MarrakechBahia PalaceSaadian TombsKoutoubiaBen Youssef MadrasaSouksMajorelleJemaa el-Fna
Day9

Day 9

Marrakech → Essaouira → Casablanca

Drive west through the argan forest — stop at a women's cooperative for amlou tasting. Explore Essaouira: Skala de la Ville Atlantic ramparts, UNESCO medina, fishing port with blue-painted boats, thuya wood workshops. Continue north via El Jadida (optional stop at the Portuguese cistern, UNESCO) to Casablanca.

🏨 Hotel in Casablanca
Argan ForestEssaouiraUNESCOSkalaFishing PortThuya WoodEl JadidaCasablanca
Day10

Day 10

Casablanca Departure

Private transfer to Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport at your required departure time. Your driver will ensure you arrive with ample time for check-in.

🏨 Tour ends in Casablanca
CasablancaAirport Transfer

What's Included

✅ Included

  • 9 nights accommodation in selected riads, hotels and luxury desert camp
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide throughout
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle (4WD or minivan by group size)
  • Licensed local guide for Volubilis visit
  • Licensed local guide for full-day Fez medina tour
  • Licensed local guide for full-day Marrakech medina tour
  • Sunset camel trek in Erg Chebbi (approx. 2 hours)
  • 1 night luxury Sahara desert camp with dinner
  • Breakfasts daily
  • Pickup from Casablanca airport or accommodation
  • Drop-off at Casablanca airport or accommodation

❌ Not Included

  • Entrance fees to monuments and sites
  • Most lunches and dinners (except desert camp dinner and daily breakfasts)
  • Beverages
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • International flights
  • Travel insurance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a private tour?+
Yes, all Fez Cultural Tours are 100% private. You will never share your vehicle or guide with strangers. Every tour is exclusively for you and your group, allowing us to tailor the pace and stops to your preferences.
What is included in the 10-day tour?+
This tour includes: 9 nights accommodation in selected riads, hotels and luxury desert camp; Professional English-speaking driver-guide throughout; Private air-conditioned vehicle (4WD or minivan by group size); Licensed local guide for Volubilis visit; Licensed local guide for full-day Fez medina tour; Licensed local guide for full-day Marrakech medina tour; Sunset camel trek in Erg Chebbi (approx. 2 hours); 1 night luxury Sahara desert camp with dinner; Breakfasts daily; Pickup from Casablanca airport or accommodation; Drop-off at Casablanca airport or accommodation.
What is not included?+
Not included in the tour price: Entrance fees to monuments and sites; Most lunches and dinners (except desert camp dinner and daily breakfasts); Beverages; Tips and personal expenses; International flights; Travel insurance.
What is the best time of year for this tour?+
The best times are spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) when temperatures are comfortable. Summer is very hot in the Sahara (40°C+), while winter nights can be cold but days remain beautiful.
Can we customise the itinerary?+
Absolutely. Every itinerary can be tailored to your interests, pace, and travel goals. Contact us via WhatsApp (+212 697 540 383) and we will craft a personalised route for you.
How do I book and what is the payment process?+
Contact us via WhatsApp or our enquiry form — no commitment needed. Once you approve the itinerary, a 20% deposit secures your dates. The balance is paid in cash (Euros or MAD) to your guide on the first day.
Is this tour suitable for families and seniors?+
Yes. We adapt the pace, accommodation, and activities for families with children and senior travellers. Please mention any special requirements when booking so we can plan accordingly.

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