10 Days Grand Morocco Tour from Marrakech
Marrakech → Essaouira → Casablanca → Rabat → Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Meknes → Fes → Ifrane → Merzouga → Todra → Dades → Ait Ben Haddou → Marrakech
Overview
Our grand tour is for travellers who want to see Morocco properly, with time to settle into each place. It opens on the Atlantic coast in Essaouira, a relaxed walled port town, then follows the coast north to Rabat before climbing into the Rif mountains to Chefchaouen.
From the blue town you visit the Roman site of Volubilis and imperial Meknes on the way to Fes, where you stay two nights. You then cross the Middle Atlas to Erg Chebbi for two nights near the dunes, with a full free day in the desert, before returning through the Todra and Dades gorges and Ait Ben Haddou. With riads, kasbahs and luxury camps, this itinerary works particularly well as a premium journey.
Tour highlights
- Essaouira’s ramparts, port and medina
- Rabat and the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca
- A night in Chefchaouen
- Volubilis, Meknes and two nights in Fes
- Two nights near the Erg Chebbi dunes
- The road of a thousand kasbahs back to Marrakech
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1
Marrakech – Essaouira
Drive to Essaouira (about 3 hours) and spend the afternoon on the ramparts, in the port and in the medina. Night in Essaouira.
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Day 2
Essaouira – Casablanca – Rabat
Follow the coast to Casablanca to see the Hassan II Mosque, then continue to Rabat for the night.
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Day 3
Rabat – Chefchaouen
Morning visit of Rabat, then drive to Chefchaouen in the Rif mountains. Night in Chefchaouen.
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Day 4
Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes
Visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the imperial city of Meknes, then continue to Fes.
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Day 5
Fes guided visit
Full day in the Fes medina with a licensed local guide. Second night in Fes.
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Day 6
Fes – Ifrane – Midelt – Merzouga
Cross the Middle Atlas and the Ziz Valley to Merzouga. Camel ride into the dunes and a night at camp.
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Day 7
A free day in the Sahara
Khamlia’s Gnawa music, Rissani, optional 4×4 or sandboarding, or rest at camp. Second night near the dunes.
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Day 8
Merzouga – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley
Drive west to the Todra Gorge and the Dades Valley.
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Day 9
Dades – Skoura – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou
Valley of Roses, Skoura palm grove and an evening at Ait Ben Haddou.
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Day 10
Ait Ben Haddou – Tizi n’Tichka – Marrakech
Cross the High Atlas back to Marrakech.
What’s included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with a driver who speaks English (other languages on request)
- Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation in the departure and arrival cities
- Accommodation for every night of the itinerary (hotel, riad or kasbah and desert camp)
- Breakfast and dinner on each overnight stay
- Camel ride to and from the desert camp where the itinerary includes one
- Fuel, tolls and parking
Not included
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments and kasbahs
- Local guides in medinas unless stated in your quotation
- Optional activities (quad, 4×4 excursions, sandboarding…)
- Travel insurance and flights
- Tips and personal expenses
Practical information
Accommodation
Riads and boutique hotels in Essaouira, Rabat, Chefchaouen and Fes (2 nights), 2 nights near Erg Chebbi (camp or hotel), Dades Valley and Ait Ben Haddou. Standard, superior or luxury categories on request.
Transportation
Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver. Licensed guide in Fes. Camel ride in Merzouga.
Departure & arrival
Starts: Marrakech · Ends: Marrakech
- Itineraries can be adjusted: tell us your dates, pace and interests
- Accommodation category (standard, superior or luxury) is chosen when you book
- Long driving days include regular photo, coffee and lunch stops
- Bring warm layers for desert nights, especially from November to March
- Final inclusions, price and payment terms are confirmed in your written quotation
Frequently asked questions
Is the Essaouira to Rabat day long?
It is one of the longer days (about 5 to 6 hours with the stop in Casablanca), on good coastal motorways.
Can the tour be shortened?
Yes. The 7 and 8-day tours cover most highlights in less time.
Can we upgrade to a luxury desert camp?
Yes, luxury camps and boutique riads can be selected throughout.
Request this tour
Send your dates and group details. We reply with a personalised proposal. Your request is not a confirmed booking until we confirm it in writing.
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