Ten days from Casablanca through imperial cities, mountain villages and desert. Built for range rather than one region, with three different settings spaced out so no two days look alike.
- Duration
- 10 days / 9 nights
- Route
- Casablanca → Casablanca
- Pace
- Balanced pace with a few long drives between regions
Overview
Ten days that loop the country without repeating themselves: the south first, the desert in the middle, then north through Fes and the Rif before coming back down the coast to where you landed.
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Route
- 1Casablanca
- 2Marrakech
- 3Aït Benhaddou
- 4Dades Valley
- 5Sahara
- 6Fes
- 7Chefchaouen
- 8Rabat
- 9Casablanca
Highlights
- Three different settings, spaced so no two days look alike
- Desert on the way south, mountain roads on the way north
- Volubilis and Chefchaouen instead of another museum day
- Ends at Casablanca — no retrace, no extra flight
Day by day
A representative plan. Every trip is adjusted to your dates, your pace and what you want to see.
1
Day 1
Arrive in Casablanca, then settle into Marrakech
Begin in Casablanca with a private transfer to see the Hassan II Mosque and the Atlantic corniche. Then travel to Marrakech by private vehicle and settle into your riad.
2
Day 2
Explore Marrakech
Spend the day in Marrakech exploring the medina, Bahia Palace, the souks and Jemaa el-Fna. Leave time for a hammam or a quiet rooftop in the afternoon.
3
Day 3
Cross the High Atlas to Ait Benhaddou
Cross the Tizi n'Tichka pass into southern Morocco. Reach the UNESCO-listed ksar of Ait Benhaddou and stay overnight nearby for a quiet evening.
4
Day 4
Dades Valley and the Sahara Desert
Travel through the Valley of Roses and the Dades Valley, stopping at viewpoints before heading towards Merzouga and the Erg Chebbi dunes for your desert camp.
5
Day 5
Sahara morning and on the road
Wake early for sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, continue through the desert region towards the northbound route.
6
Day 6
Fes, Morocco's historic intellectual capital
Arrive in Fes and settle in. Take your time to adjust after the long drive as you prepare for a full day in the medina.
7
Day 7
A full day in Fes
Explore the car-free medina with a local guide, visiting the Bou Inania and Al Attarine madrasas, the tanneries and the artisan quarters.
8
Day 8
Roman Volubilis and blue Chefchaouen
Travel to the Roman ruins of Volubilis, then continue to Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains. Explore its blue lanes at an easy pace.
9
Day 9
Return through Rabat or Casablanca
Begin your return journey, stopping in Rabat for a calmer pace with time to see the Kasbah of the Udayas and the Hassan Tower.
10
Day 10
End in Casablanca
Continue to Casablanca in time for your flight, with the option to see any last sights before you depart.
Good to know
Best season
Spring and autumn are the most comfortable for this route.
Pace and driving
A few long drives between regions, with most stops giving you at least a half day to explore.
Who it suits
First-time visitors who want range without rushing every stop.
What's included
- Private vehicle and driver for the whole itinerary
- Accommodation each night, with breakfast
- Airport transfers at the start and end
- A local guide in the medinas where a guide adds most
- A named contact in Marrakech throughout your trip
Not included
- International flights
- Lunches, dinners and drinks unless listed
- Entrance fees to monuments and sites
- Tips for your driver and guides
- Travel insurance
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