10-Day Grand Morocco Tour: Sahara, Coast & Imperial Cities

Sahara Desert 10 days / 9 nights
Duration10 days / 9 nights
TypeSmall-group
GroupMax 15
DepartureSelected Saturdays; private dates on request

10-day Grand Morocco tour from Marrakech: Essaouira, Rabat, Chefchaouen, Fes, the Sahara at Merzouga and Ait Benhaddou. Small group from €1,290.

Tour overview

The 10-day Grand Morocco tour from Marrakech is the full circle: the Atlantic coast at Essaouira, the imperial cities of Rabat and Fes, the blue lanes of Chefchaouen, a night in the Sahara at Merzouga, and the kasbahs of Dades and Ait Benhaddou on the way home. Guided walks in Marrakech and Fes are included. From €1,290 per person. Small group, maximum 15, on selected Saturdays. Private dates by quote. For a shorter taste of the desert, browse our Sahara Desert tours, or read our FAQ before you ask for a quote.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Marrakech. Welcome dinner is not included.
Day 2: Included guided Marrakech walk.
Day 3: Marrakech → Essaouira Atlantic coast.
Day 4: Essaouira → Casablanca → Rabat, with a Hassan II Mosque stop; interior admission optional by quote.
Day 5: Rabat → Chefchaouen.
Day 6: Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Fes.
Day 7: Included guided Fes medina walk.
Day 8: Fes → Midelt → Merzouga, with an included camel ride and standard desert camp dinner.
Day 9: Merzouga → Todra → Dades.
Day 10: Dades → Ouarzazate → Ait Benhaddou → Marrakech.

Included / Excluded

Included: guided walks in Marrakech and Fes, a camel ride, a standard desert camp night and dinner. Welcome dinner is not included. Hassan II Mosque admission and other monument tickets are separate by quote. Confirm transport, other accommodation, meals and all other inclusions and exclusions in your written quote before booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the group size? A: Maximum 15 travelers on group departures.
Q: What does the tour cover? A: Marrakech, the Atlantic coast, the imperial cities, Chefchaouen, the Sahara region and the Atlas foothills. We confirm the final route and stops before you book.
Q: Is a desert camp included? A: Yes, a camel ride and a night in a standard desert camp with dinner. We confirm accommodation and meals for your departure in the quote.
Q: Can I travel privately? A: Yes. Ask for a quote for your group and your dates.
Q: When is a group departure guaranteed? A: When at least five travelers have booked. We confirm or cancel 21 days before departure. If it is cancelled you can pick another date, ask for a private quote, or take a full refund.
Q: What is included? A: Guided walks in Marrakech and Fes, a camel ride, a standard desert camp night and dinner. The welcome dinner is not included, and Hassan II Mosque admission and other tickets are separate by quote.

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Send us your dates and group size and we will reply within 24 hours with a written quote. Nothing is reserved and you pay nothing to ask.

Quick facts

Duration
10 days / 9 nights
Start / End
On request · On request
Group size
Max 15
Availability
Selected Saturdays; private dates on request

Day-by-day itinerary

1

Day 1

Marrakech arrival, arrival in Marrakech. Welcome dinner is not included; accommodation is confirmed in your quote.

2

Day 2

Included guided Marrakech walk.

3

Day 3

Marrakech → Essaouira Atlantic coast. Drive 2.5h, free time in port city.

4

Day 4

Essaouira → Casablanca → Rabat. Hassan II Mosque stop; interior admission optional by quote.

5

Day 5

Rabat → Chefchaouen blue city. Drive 4h, sunset in medina.

6

Day 6

Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Fes. Drive 3h.

7

Day 7

Included guided Fes medina walk.

8

Day 8

Fes → Midelt → Merzouga, included camel ride and standard desert camp with dinner.

9

Day 9

Merzouga → Todra → Dades.

10

Day 10

Dades → Ouarzazate → Ait Benhaddou → Marrakech. End of tour.

Upcoming group dates

Ask whether a date is available. A request is not a booking. We confirm or cancel a group departure 21 days before it starts, once at least five travelers have booked. If it does not run, ask us about another date or a private quote.

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Scheduled group departures need at least five travelers. We confirm or cancel a departure 21 days before it starts; ask us about next steps if one is cancelled.

What is included and what is not

What's included

  • Guided Marrakech walk
  • Guided Fes medina walk

What's not included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Welcome dinner
  • Hassan II Mosque interior optional by quote

The full list of what is covered is confirmed in your written quote.

Pricing

OptionPrice
Starting price, per personFrom €1,290
Private tour, 2 travelersWritten quote within 24 hours
Private tour, 4 travelersWritten quote within 24 hours
Private tour, 6 or more travelersWritten quote within 24 hours
Solo travelerWritten quote within 24 hours

Prices are in euros. The written quote confirms inclusions, dates and the final total. Nothing is reserved until you accept it, then a 30% deposit confirms your booking by card or PayPal.

What to bring

  • Check passport and entry requirements for your nationality before travel
  • Comfortable walking shoes + sandals
  • Light layers (desert nights can be cold Oct–Mar)
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat
  • Phone + charger + universal adapter
  • Modest clothing for mosque visits

Frequently asked questions

What is the group size?

Maximum 15 travelers on group departures.

What does the tour cover?

Marrakech, the Atlantic coast, the imperial cities, Chefchaouen, the Sahara region and the Atlas foothills. We confirm the final route and stops before you book.

Is a desert camp included?

Yes, a camel ride and a night in a standard desert camp with dinner. We confirm accommodation and meals for your departure in the quote.

Can I travel privately?

Yes. Ask for a quote for your group and your dates.

When is a group departure guaranteed?

When at least five travelers have booked. We confirm or cancel 21 days before departure. If it is cancelled you can pick another date, ask for a private quote, or take a full refund.

What is included?

Guided walks in Marrakech and Fes, a camel ride, a standard desert camp night and dinner. The welcome dinner is not included, and Hassan II Mosque admission and other tickets are separate by quote.

What vehicle will we travel in?

We confirm the vehicle for your group size in your written quote, so you know it before you pay anything. Ask us on WhatsApp if you have a preference or special needs.

How long are the drives?

Drive times from the itinerary, with stops on the way: Day 3: about 2.5h; Day 5: about 4h; Day 6: about 3h. Exact timings depend on traffic, weather and your stops.

What should I pack?

Comfortable walking shoes and sandals, light layers (desert nights can be cold from October to March), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat, a phone with charger and universal adapter, and modest clothing for mosque visits. Check passport and entry rules for your nationality before you travel.

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