Private tour · Casablanca round trip
11-Day Morocco Tour from Casablanca: Fes, the Merzouga Sahara and Marrakech
The 11-day Morocco tour from Casablanca is a private round trip of 10 nights: Rabat, Meknes and Volubilis on the way to Fes, two nights in a desert camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes at Merzouga, the Todra and Dadès gorges, Aït Ben Haddou, three nights in Marrakech, and back to Casablanca on day 11.
Private Morocco Tour from Casablanca in 11 Days
This private Morocco tour starts and ends in Casablanca and runs 11 days and 10 nights, combining the imperial cities, two nights in the Merzouga Sahara and three nights in Marrakech in one itinerary.
It suits travellers who want city visits and real desert time without changing airports: guided days in Fes and Marrakech, a full day around Merzouga between two camp nights, and the kasbah route through the gorges to Aït Ben Haddou. The pace is not slow; days 2, 4, 6 and 11 are long drives, while days 3, 5, 9 and 10 are spent in one place.
11-Day Casablanca Desert Itinerary Highlights
The highlights are a guided day in Fes, two nights in the Erg Chebbi dunes, the Todra Gorge, Aït Ben Haddou, and two guided days in Marrakech.
Duration and route
11 days, 10 nights: Casablanca → Rabat → Meknes → Volubilis → Fes → Merzouga → Dadès → Aït Ben Haddou → Marrakech → Casablanca.
What you'll see
Casablanca and Rabat, the Roman ruins of Volubilis, the Fes medina and tanneries, the Middle Atlas cedar forests, Khamlia's Gnawa music, the Todra Gorge, the Valley of Roses, Ouarzazate's film studios, and Marrakech's souks, palaces and Jemaa el-Fna.
Casablanca Fes Merzouga Marrakech Itinerary: Jump to a Day
The route runs Casablanca, Fes, Merzouga, the Dadès Valley, Aït Ben Haddou and Marrakech, then back to Casablanca.
Private tour enquiry
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To plan this tour, send us your dates and group size through the form; it's an enquiry, and we'll reply with a private itinerary and price for you to review before anything is booked.
What to include
- Your travel dates and arrival time at Casablanca airport
- Number of travellers, and children's ages
- Room preferences and accommodation style
- Whether you'd like a different desert-camp option
- Your departure time from Casablanca, and any changes to the route
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- 1Send your detailsUse the form, email or WhatsApp.
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- 3Adjust and confirmChange anything you like before you book.
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Casablanca to Fes and Sahara Tour: Day-by-Day Itinerary
The itinerary covers Casablanca and the imperial cities on days 1–3, the Merzouga Sahara on days 4–5, the gorges and kasbahs on days 6–8, Marrakech on days 9–10, and the return to Casablanca on day 11.
Arrival in Casablanca and a guided city tour
Day 1 is your arrival: we meet you at Casablanca airport and take you on a guided tour of the city's main sights before dinner and the night at your hotel.
The Hassan II Mosque is the usual highlight; interior visits follow the mosque's own schedule, and entrance fees are extra.
Casablanca to Fes via Rabat, Meknes and Volubilis
Day 2 is the drive from Casablanca to Fes, with stops in Rabat, the imperial city of Meknes and the Roman ruins of Volubilis.
Rabat and Meknes are UNESCO World Heritage cities (Rabat listing). UNESCO describes Volubilis as
"an important outpost of the Roman Empire"— UNESCO World Heritage Centre, Archaeological Site of Volubilis
It is quoted here because Volubilis is the one Roman site on the route. With four places in one day, each stop is short; you reach Fes in the evening.
Guided day in Fes
Day 3 is a guided day in Fes: the old medina, the Mellah, the Royal Palace gates, the tanneries and the Qarawiyyin, with a panoramic view over the city.
UNESCO notes that Fes has kept its status as
"the country's cultural and spiritual centre."— UNESCO World Heritage Centre, Medina of Fez
That is why this tour gives Fes a full day rather than a stop. The Qarawiyyin and the Royal Palace are seen from outside, and lunch at a local restaurant is at your own cost.
Fes to Merzouga via Ifrane, Azrou and Midelt
Day 4 is the drive from Fes across the Middle Atlas to Merzouga, followed by a camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes and a night at a desert camp.
The Moroccan National Tourist Office says Ifrane is
"aptly nicknamed ‘Little Moroccan Swiss’"— Moroccan National Tourist Office (Visit Morocco), See & Do: nature
You pass Azrou, known for its cedarwood crafts, have lunch in Midelt, and follow the Ziz Valley to Erfoud before the camels take you into the dunes.
A day in the Merzouga desert
Day 5 is a full desert day: a visit to Khamlia to hear Gnawa music, then an afternoon camel ride deeper into the dunes for sunset and a second night at camp.
The Moroccan National Tourist Office calls Merzouga
"one of the gates of the Sahara"— Moroccan National Tourist Office (Visit Morocco), Errachidia-Midelt-Merzouga
Two nights here give you more than a single sunset and sunrise.
Merzouga to the Dadès Valley via Rissani and the Todra Gorge
Day 6 is the drive from Merzouga via Rissani and Tinghir to the Todra Gorge, then on to the Dadès Valley.
An optional walk in the gorge and lunch come before the Dadès Valley, known for its rock formations and kasbahs.
Dadès Valley to Aït Ben Haddou via the Valley of Roses and Ouarzazate
Day 7 follows the Valley of Roses to Ouarzazate, with its film studios and Taourirt Kasbah, and ends at Aït Ben Haddou.
UNESCO describes Aït Ben Haddou as
"a striking example of the architecture of southern Morocco."— UNESCO World Heritage Centre, Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou
Staying the night lets you see the ksar in the evening light. Studio and kasbah entrance fees are extra.
Aït Ben Haddou to Marrakech over the Tizi n'Tichka
Day 8 crosses the High Atlas by the Tizi n'Tichka pass to Marrakech, where you check in to your hotel near the medina.
First guided day in Marrakech
Day 9 is the first of two full days exploring Marrakech with a private guide.
Across the two days you visit the Majorelle Gardens, the Koutoubia (exterior), the Saadian Tombs, the Bahia Palace and the souks. UNESCO describes the main square as
"Place Jamaâ El Fna, a veritable open-air theatre."— UNESCO World Heritage Centre, Medina of Marrakesh
Second guided day in Marrakech
Day 10 is the second guided day in Marrakech, covering the sights not seen on day 9, with time in the souks and on Jemaa el-Fna.
Entrance fees for the gardens, tombs and palace are paid separately.
Marrakech to Casablanca for your departure
Day 11 is the drive from Marrakech back to Casablanca for your departure, where the tour ends.
Tell us your flight time so we can plan the return transfer; you can also request a Casablanca hotel drop-off instead.
Hotels, Riads and the Merzouga Desert Camp
You spend 10 nights with dinner and breakfast: a hotel in Casablanca, two riad nights in Fes, two nights in a desert camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes, a guesthouse in the Dadès Valley, a riad at Aït Ben Haddou, and three nights in Marrakech.
Exact properties are confirmed with your quote, and you can compare accommodation options when you enquire. No hotel category is guaranteed on this page. More about camps on our Merzouga desert page.
Casablanca Sahara Desert Tour: What's Included
The tour includes a private air-conditioned vehicle with driver-guide, pickup and drop-off in Casablanca, 10 nights' accommodation including two desert-camp nights, the camel rides, and dinners and breakfasts; flights, lunches, drinks and entrance fees are not included.
Included
- Private tour in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Private driver-guide throughout
- Pickup and drop-off in Casablanca
- Hotel, riad and guesthouse accommodation
- 2 nights in desert tents at a camp
- Camel rides in the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Dinners and breakfasts
- Guided city tours in Fes and Marrakech (per the itinerary)
Not included
- Flights to and from Morocco
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees to museums, monuments, studios and gardens
Why Choose This Morocco Imperial Cities and Sahara Tour
This tour puts Fes, the Merzouga Sahara and Marrakech into one private itinerary that ends back in Casablanca, so you fly in and out of the same airport.
One itinerary across cities and desert
Imperial cities, the Sahara and Marrakech in 11 days.
Time to experience Fes
A full guided day in the medina.
Meaningful time near Merzouga
Two camp nights with a full desert day between.
Two guided days in Marrakech
Gardens, palaces, souks and Jemaa el-Fna.
A clear route back to Casablanca
No one-way transfer to arrange at the end.
Flexible private travel
Only your group; customize your Morocco journey.
Practical Planning for Your 11-Day Private Morocco Itinerary
Plan for four long driving days (2, 4, 6 and 11), two nights in the desert camp, and a final drive from Marrakech back to Casablanca for your departure.
Does this tour finish in Fes or Casablanca?
This tour finishes in Casablanca on day 11, not in Fes; Fes is visited on days 2 and 3.
How many desert nights are included?
Two desert nights are included, both at a camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes, with a full day around Merzouga in between.
Can I be picked up at Casablanca airport?
Yes, the tour begins with pickup at Casablanca airport on day 1; tell us your arrival time when you enquire.
Can I customise the route?
Yes, you can customise the route, for example by ending in Marrakech instead of returning to Casablanca, or by adding a day in Chefchaouen.
Sources and further reading
Heritage and destination facts on this page are supported by UNESCO and the Moroccan National Tourist Office, neither of which endorses any tour operator.
- Rabat, Modern Capital and Historic City — UNESCO World Heritage Centre
- Historic City of Meknes — UNESCO World Heritage Centre
- Archaeological Site of Volubilis — UNESCO World Heritage Centre
- Medina of Fez — UNESCO World Heritage Centre
- See & Do: picture-perfect nature (Ifrane) — Moroccan National Tourist Office
- Errachidia-Midelt-Merzouga, between Atlas and desert — Moroccan National Tourist Office
- Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou — UNESCO World Heritage Centre
- Medina of Marrakesh — UNESCO World Heritage Centre
11-Day Morocco Tour from Casablanca FAQs
This tour is private, starts and ends in Casablanca, lasts 11 days and 10 nights, and includes two nights in the Erg Chebbi dunes.
Is this a private tour?
Yes, this is a private tour. Only your group travels in the vehicle, with your own driver-guide.
Is this route right for me if I want both cities and the desert?
Yes, it suits travellers who want guided time in Fes and Marrakech plus two nights in the Sahara, and who can manage several long driving days.
Where do you stay each night?
You stay in Casablanca, Fes (2), a desert camp at Erg Chebbi (2), the Dadès Valley, Aït Ben Haddou and Marrakech (3).
Which meals are included?
Dinners and breakfasts are included. Lunches and drinks are not.
Are entrance tickets included?
No, entrance fees to museums, monuments, studios and gardens are not included. Mosques in Fes and the Koutoubia are seen from outside.
What language does the driver-guide speak?
This tour does not list a driver language, so tell us your preferred language when you enquire. Our team speaks English, French and Spanish.
Is submitting the form a confirmed booking?
No, the form is an enquiry; your tour is only booked after you approve our proposal.
How much does the tour cost?
The price depends on your dates, group size and accommodation, so we quote each tour individually. Request a quote through the form.
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