Private journeys · 8 to 20 days
Private Morocco Grand Tours: 8–20 Day Tailor-Made Journeys
Our Morocco grand tours are private journeys of 8 to 20 days that combine imperial cities, the Sahara and, on longer routes, the Atlantic coast, planned for your own group and starting from Casablanca, Tangier or another city of your choice.
What Is a Private Morocco Grand Tour?
A private Morocco grand tour is a journey of a week or more, travelled only with your own group and driver, that links several regions, usually the imperial cities, the High Atlas and the Sahara, in one route.
Our published grand tours each include a guided day in Fes, at least one night in the Erg Chebbi dunes at Merzouga, and a private vehicle with driver throughout. Longer routes add the Atlantic coast, more time in Marrakech, or the north around Chefchaouen. They suit couples, families, mature travellers and small private groups who want to see the country properly rather than in a rush.
Morocco Grand Tour Packages by Length
Three grand tours have published day-by-day itineraries (8, 10 and 12 days); the 14-, 16-, 18- and 20-day journeys are planned individually around your dates and interests.
Published itinerary
8-Day Morocco Grand Tour: Casablanca, Fes, the Sahara and Marrakech
Casablanca → Rabat → Meknes → Fes → Merzouga → Dadès → Marrakech
- Duration
- 8 days · 7 nights
- Start · finish
- Casablanca → Marrakech
Highlights: Guided day in Fes, two nights in the Erg Chebbi dunes, Aït Ben Haddou, and day trips to the Ouzoud waterfalls and Essaouira.
Suits: First-time visitors who want cities, desert and coast in just over a week; several long driving days.
Published itinerary
10-Day Morocco Grand Tour: Casablanca Round Trip via Merzouga
Casablanca → Marrakech → Dadès → Merzouga → Fes → Meknes → Rabat → Casablanca
- Duration
- 10 days · 9 nights
- Start · finish
- Casablanca → Casablanca
Highlights: Guided days in Marrakech and Fes, a full day around Merzouga with a camp night, and Volubilis on the way back to Casablanca.
Suits: Travellers flying in and out of Casablanca who want a complete loop at a steadier pace.
Published itinerary
12-Day Morocco Grand Tour: Tangier, Imperial Cities, Sahara and Coast
Tangier → Chefchaouen → Fes → Merzouga → Ouarzazate → Marrakech → Casablanca → Rabat → Asilah → Tangier
- Duration
- 12 days · 11 nights
- Start · finish
- Tangier → Tangier
Highlights: Chefchaouen, a guided day in Fes, a desert-camp night, two nights in Marrakech, and a free day in Asilah before flying home.
Suits: Travellers arriving and leaving through Tangier who want the north, the Sahara and the Atlantic coast.
Planned on request
14-Day Morocco Grand Tour
- Duration
- 14 days · 13 nights
- Route
- Designed around your plans
We plan 14-day private journeys individually. Tell us your arrival and departure cities and what you'd like to see, and we'll propose a route.
Planned on request
16-Day Morocco Grand Tour
- Duration
- 16 days · 15 nights
- Route
- Designed around your plans
We plan 16-day private journeys individually. Tell us your arrival and departure cities and what you'd like to see, and we'll propose a route.
Planned on request
18-Day Morocco Grand Tour
- Duration
- 18 days · 17 nights
- Route
- Designed around your plans
We plan 18-day private journeys individually. Tell us your arrival and departure cities and what you'd like to see, and we'll propose a route.
Planned on request
20-Day Morocco Grand Tour
- Duration
- 20 days · 19 nights
- Route
- Designed around your plans
We plan 20-day private journeys individually. Tell us your arrival and departure cities and what you'd like to see, and we'll propose a route.
How Do the Grand Tour Durations Compare?
The 8-day tour is the fastest way to combine Fes, the Sahara and Marrakech; the 10- and 12-day tours add a full loop back to your arrival city; and 14 days or more leaves room for the coast, the north and slower days.
| Length | Nights | Route | Start → finish | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 days | 7 nights | Casablanca → Rabat → Meknes → Fes → Merzouga → Dadès → Marrakech | Casablanca → Marrakech | First-time visitors who want cities, desert and coast in just over a week; several long driving days. |
| 10 days | 9 nights | Casablanca → Marrakech → Dadès → Merzouga → Fes → Meknes → Rabat → Casablanca | Casablanca → Casablanca | Travellers flying in and out of Casablanca who want a complete loop at a steadier pace. |
| 12 days | 11 nights | Tangier → Chefchaouen → Fes → Merzouga → Ouarzazate → Marrakech → Casablanca → Rabat → Asilah → Tangier | Tangier → Tangier | Travellers arriving and leaving through Tangier who want the north, the Sahara and the Atlantic coast. |
| 14 days | 13 nights | Designed around your plans | Your choice | Travellers with more time who want a route built from scratch. |
| 16 days | 15 nights | Designed around your plans | Your choice | Travellers with more time who want a route built from scratch. |
| 18 days | 17 nights | Designed around your plans | Your choice | Travellers with more time who want a route built from scratch. |
| 20 days | 19 nights | Designed around your plans | Your choice | Travellers with more time who want a route built from scratch. |
Imperial Cities, Mountains and the Sahara
Every published grand tour combines at least one imperial city, the High or Middle Atlas, and a night in the Sahara near Merzouga.
Why do grand tours include Fes?
Grand tours include a guided day in Fes because its medina is one of Morocco's great historic cities, which UNESCO says has kept its role as
"the country's cultural and spiritual centre."— UNESCO World Heritage Centre, Medina of Fez
What is the desert like?
The published grand tours reach the Erg Chebbi dunes at Merzouga, which the Moroccan National Tourist Office calls
"one of the gates of the Sahara"— Moroccan National Tourist Office (Visit Morocco), Errachidia-Midelt-Merzouga
What heritage sites are on the way?
Most routes pass Aït Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site described as
"a striking example of the architecture of southern Morocco."— UNESCO World Heritage Centre, Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou
and several include the Roman ruins of Volubilis.
How much time is there in Marrakech?
Marrakech is either an overnight stop or a guided day, depending on the route; UNESCO describes its main square as
"Place Jamaâ El Fna, a veritable open-air theatre."— UNESCO World Heritage Centre, Medina of Marrakesh
How Does Customization Work?
You choose the length, start and finish cities, pace and accommodation, and we send a private day-by-day proposal and quote that you can change before booking.
Start and finish where you fly
Casablanca, Tangier, Marrakech, Fes or another city.
Flexible pacing
Add nights to break up long drives or spend longer in one place.
Accommodation to suit you
Tell us the hotel, riad and camp standard you prefer.
Your interests
More culture, more desert, the coast, or family-friendly stops.
What Is Included in a Private Grand Tour?
Every published grand tour includes a private vehicle with driver, hotel or riad accommodation, at least one night at a desert camp with a camel ride, and dinners and breakfasts; flights, lunches, drinks and entrance fees are not included.
Guided city days, extra excursions and the exact accommodation differ by tour, so check each itinerary's own inclusions. Guided visits are led by local guides where an itinerary lists them, and your driver looks after transport and logistics. Driver language varies by tour; tell us your preferred language when you enquire.
Why Plan Your Grand Tour with Moroccan Desert Trips?
Moroccan Desert Trips is a local team that plans private-only journeys, so your route, pace and accommodation are built around your group rather than a fixed departure.
Private-only journeys
No shared groups; just your party and your driver.
Locally planned
Routes planned by our team in Morocco.
A clear proposal first
You review a day-by-day itinerary and price before booking.
Reviews you can check
Read traveller reviews on our TripAdvisor page.
Morocco Grand Tours FAQs
Our grand tours are private journeys of 8 to 20 days, planned around your group and quoted individually.
How many days do I need for a Morocco grand tour?
Eight days is the minimum to combine Fes, the Sahara and Marrakech; 12 days or more lets you add the coast or the north without rushing.
Can I start in Marrakech instead?
Yes, we can plan a grand tour from Marrakech or any other city; the published 8-, 10- and 12-day routes start in Casablanca or Tangier.
Are the tours private?
Yes, every grand tour is private for your own group.
Are these tours suitable for families and mature travellers?
Yes, with the right pace; we can add nights to shorten driving days and choose accommodation to suit your group.
How much does a Morocco grand tour cost?
The price depends on the length, accommodation standard, group size and dates, so every tour is quoted individually.
Is sending the form a booking?
No, it's an enquiry; nothing is booked until you approve our proposal.
Private tour enquiry
Request a Private Morocco Grand Tour Quote
Tell us your dates, group and preferred length, and we'll send a personalized Morocco tour proposal and price; sending the form does not confirm a booking.
What to include
- Your travel dates
- Number of travellers, and children's ages
- Preferred duration (8 to 20 days)
- Departure and finish cities
- Accommodation preferences and interests
How it works
- 1Send your detailsUse the form, email or WhatsApp.
- 2Get your proposalA private itinerary and price.
- 3Adjust and confirmChange anything before you book.
Prefer to talk it through?
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Sources and further reading
Destination facts on this page come from UNESCO and the Moroccan National Tourist Office, neither of which endorses any tour operator.
- Medina of Fez — UNESCO World Heritage Centre
- 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
- Archaeological Site of Volubilis — UNESCO World Heritage Centre
Plan Your Private Morocco Vacation
Choose a length, tell us how you like to travel, and we'll design a private grand tour around you.