10 Day Morocco Grand Tour Imperial Cities and Sahara Desert

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THE 10-DAY MOROCCO PRIVATE GRAND TOUR FROM MARRAKECH

This is the most complete Morocco private tour available combining the country's most iconic UNESCO sites, imperial cities, Saharan dunes, dramatic gorges, and coastal highlights into one perfectly organized 10-day journey.

Enjoy seamless logistics with a private driver-guide from day one to day ten, local expert guides in Fez and Marrakech, and the freedom to customize the pace and itinerary to your personal preferences. Accommodation is fully flexible: choose from mid-range hotels and riads to luxury 4-star properties based on your budget quoted at booking.

What's Included

Drop-off at Casablanca Airport or train station on Day 10
Pickup at Marrakech Airport or hotel on Day 1
Local expert guide in Marrakech (Day 2) and Fez (Day 8)
Private air-conditioned vehicle throughout all 10 days
Sunset camel trek in Erg Chebbi (Merzouga)
Professional English/French-speaking private driver-guide
Meals
Entrance fees: Bahia Palace (~€10), Saadian Tombs (~€5), Majorelle Garden (~€15), Hassan II Mosque (~€15), Bou Inania Madrasa (~€5), Atlas Film Studios (~€8), Ait Ben Haddou (~€3)
Optional activities: sandboarding, quad biking, hammam
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Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

our private driver-guide will meet you at Marrakech Airport arrivals hall holding a sign with your name easy to spot from the moment you land.

If departing from your hotel or riad in Marrakech, our driver will contact you via WhatsApp 24 hours before Day 1 to confirm your exact pickup time and location.

For riads inside the Medina: our driver will meet you at the nearest accessible street or main gate and send you a GPS pin on WhatsApp the evening before.

Our team is reachable 7 days a week via WhatsApp for any questions or changes before and during the tour.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    ARRIVAL IN MARRAKECH

    2 stops
  • 1
    Jemaa el-Fnaa

    Pickup from Marrakech Menara Airport or your hotel with a name sign at arrivals • Check in to your riad or hotel in the heart of Marrakech • Evening guided walk through the legendary Djemaa el-Fna square , street food stalls, and live Gnawa musicians

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Marrakech

    Overnight in Marrakech

    12 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    MARRAKECH CITY TOUR

    6 stops
  • 3
    Bahia Palace

    Visit Bahia Palace 19th-century masterpiece of Moroccan architecture

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Saadian Tombs

    Explore the Saadian Tombs — royal necropolis dating back to the 16th century

    45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Souk Semmarine

    Walk through the historic Marrakech Medina souks spices, leather, ceramics, and Berber carpets

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Koutoubia Mosque

    Visit the stunning Koutoubia Mosque exterior the largest mosque in Marrakech

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Jardin Majorelle

    • Afternoon at leisure: optional visit to Majorelle Garden (extra cost)

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 8
    Marrakech

    • Overnight in Marrakech

    12 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    MARRAKECH → AIT BEN HADDOU → DADES GORGE

    6 stops
  • 9
    Atlas Mountains View

    • Depart Marrakech at 8:00 AM in a private air-conditioned vehicle • Scenic drive over the High Atlas Mountains via the iconic Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2,260m) photo stops at Berber mountain villages

  • 10
    Ait Ben Haddou

    • Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou (1.5 hrs) the ksar that appears in Game of Thrones, Gladiator, and Lawrence of Arabia

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Taourirt Kasbah

    • Drive through Ouarzazate stop at Kasbah Taourirt

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 12
    Vallee Des Roses

    Continue through the stunning Rose Valley of Kelaat Mgouna

  • 13
    Dades Gorges

    Arrive at the dramatic Dades Gorge evening walk to see the famous rock formations

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 14
    Boumalne Dades

    • Overnight in Boumalne Dades mid-range guesthouse or luxury riad (your choice)

    12 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    DADES GORGE → TODRA GORGE → MERZOUGA (SAHARA)

    5 stops
  • 15
    Dades Gorges

    Breakfast at accommodation • Morning scenic walk deeper into the Dades Gorge at sunrise

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 16
    Todra Gorge

    Visit the breathtaking Todra Gorge walk through towering 300-meter canyon walls

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 17
    Fossiles d'Erfoud

    Drive through the Tinghir oasis and Tafilalt palm plain • Stop at Erfoud fossil artisan workshops

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 18
    Rissani Market

    Visit Rissani market birthplace of Morocco's Alaouite royal dynasty

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 19
    Merzouga

    Arrive Merzouga (Erg Chebbi) late afternoon • Sunset camel trek into the golden Sahara dunes Overnight in the desert standard Berber camp or luxury private camp (your choice)

    13 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    MERZOUGA DESERT DAY → DRAA VALLEY

    3 stops
  • 20
    Erg Chebbi

    • Wake before dawn for a spectacular Sahara sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes • Optional morning activities: sandboarding, quad biking (extra cost)

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 21
    Draa Valley

    Drive west through the legendary Draa Valley Morocco's longest river valley lined with ancient kasbahs and lush palm oases • Stop along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs (1 hr)

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 22
    Zagora

    Overnight in Zagora or Agdz mid-range hotel or luxury kasbah (your choice)

    12 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 6

    DRAA VALLEY → OUARZAZATE

    4 stops
  • 23
    Agdz

    • Morning scenic drive through Agdz Kasbah and the ancient Tamnougalt village • Visit the extraordinary Tinfou sand dunes a hidden mini Sahara off the tourist trail

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 24
    CLA Studios Ouarzazate

    • Arrive Ouarzazate midday • Visit Atlas Film Studios the largest film studios in the world, used in Gladiator, Game of Thrones, and Prince of Persia (1.5 hrs)

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 25
    Taourirt Kasbah

    • Explore the historic Kasbah Taourirt in depth (1 hr)

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 26
    Ouarzazate

    • Overnight in Ouarzazate mid-range hotel or 4-star luxury property (your choice)

    12 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 7

    OUARZAZATE → FEZ (VIA MIDELT & IFRANE)

    5 stops
  • 27
    Atlas Mountains View

    • Depart Ouarzazate north through the Middle Atlas mountains

  • 28
    Midelt

    • Stop at Midelt — the apple capital of Morocco, gateway between the Sahara and the north

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 29
    Azrou

    • Visit the beautiful cedar forests of Azrou spot wild Barbary macaque monkeys (30 min)

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 30
    Ifrane

    • Pass through Ifrane Morocco's charming Alpine style mountain town, nicknamed "Little Switzerland"

  • 31
    Fez

    • Arrive Fez late afternoon • Check in to your riad in the heart of the Fez medina • Overnight in Fez

    12 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 8

    FEZ MEDINA FULL DAY

    4 stops
  • 32
    Fes el-Bali

    • Full-day guided tour of Fes el-Bali with a local expert guide (UNESCO World Heritage) • Visit Al-Qarawiyyin University founded in 859 AD, the world's oldest continuously operating university

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 33
    Chouara Tannery

    • Explore the famous Chouara Tanneries the oldest leather tannery in the world, with spectacular views from the surrounding balconies (1 hr)

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 34
    Bou Inania Medersa

    • Visit Bou Inania Madrasa the finest example of Marinid architecture in Morocco

    45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 35
    Fez

    • Walk through the Nejjarine Fountain and woodwork museum • Explore the vibrant souk labyrinth spice markets, carpet sellers, and artisan workshops • Overnight in Fez

    13 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 9

    FEZ → CHEFCHAOUEN → RABAT

    3 stops
  • 36
    Chefchaouen

    • Morning drive north to Chefchaouen Morocco's magical Blue City nestled in the Rif Mountains • Explore the famous blue-washed streets, the Kasbah Museum, and the central plaza

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 37
    Hassan Tower

    • Drive south along the Atlantic coast to Rabat Morocco's elegant capital city • Visit the iconic Hassan Tower and Mohammed V Mausoleum

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 38
    Rabat

    • Stroll through the ancient Kasbah des Oudayas overlooking the Atlantic Ocean (45 min) • Overnight in Rabat mid-range hotel or luxury property (your choice)

    13 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 10

    RABAT → CASABLANCA → DEPARTURE

    2 stops
  • 39
    Hassan II Mosque

    • Morning drive south to Casablanca Morocco's largest and most cosmopolitan city • Visit the awe-inspiring Hassan II Mosque Africa's largest mosque and the world's 5th largest, dramatically positioned on the Atlantic Ocean (1.5 hrs)

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 40
    Casablanca

    • Walk through the Art Deco architecture of the Ville Nouvelle district • Lunch at Rick's Café or a seafood restaurant on the Corniche • Transfer to Casablanca Mohammed V Airport or Casablanca train station • Tour ends

    3 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Sahara Rover Tours

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