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10-Day Classic Morocco: Imperial Cities, Sahara & Berber Life

The complete first-timer's circuit with time to slow down: a homestay-style lunch with a Berber family, a desert night and guided medina visits.

Duration10 days
Starts inCasablanca
€Price on request

Quick answer

10-Day Classic Morocco: Imperial Cities, Sahara & Berber Life is a private tour from Casablanca (duration: 10 days), via Casablanca → Rabat → Chefchaouen → Fes → Merzouga → Dadès → Ouarzazate → Marrakech. The price is on request and depends on group size and hotel category. It includes a private air-conditioned vehicle, a licensed driver who speaks English, French or Spanish, and pick-up from your hotel or riad. You can request a quote with no payment; we reply within a few hours.

The complete first-timer's circuit with time to slow down: a homestay-style lunch with a Berber family, a desert night and guided medina visits.

Route: Casablanca → Rabat → Chefchaouen → Fes → Merzouga → Dadès → Ouarzazate → Marrakech

Highlights

  • Berber family lunch
  • Four imperial cities
  • Sahara overnight
  • Ouarzazate kasbahs

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. 1

    Day 1 · Casablanca → Rabat

    Airport or hotel pick-up, visit of the Hassan II Mosque, then on to Rabat for the night.

  2. 2

    Day 2 · Rabat → Chefchaouen

    Kasbah of the Udayas and Hassan Tower, then through the Rif foothills to the blue town of Chefchaouen.

  3. 3

    Day 3 · Chefchaouen

    A free morning in the blue lanes and an optional walk to the Spanish Mosque viewpoint at sunset.

  4. 4

    Day 4 · Chefchaouen → Fes

    Short drive to Fes with an afternoon panorama from the Merinid tombs.

  5. 5

    Day 5 · Fes

    Guided visit of Fes el-Bali: tanneries, madrasas, Al-Qarawiyyin and the artisans' souks.

  6. 6

    Day 6 · Fes → Ifrane → Merzouga

    Cedar forests of the Middle Atlas and the Ziz Valley; camel ride to your desert camp at sunset.

  7. 7

    Day 7 · Merzouga

    A Berber family lunch, Khamlia's Gnawa musicians and free time in the dunes; second desert night.

  8. 8

    Day 8 · Merzouga → Todra → Dadès

    Todra Gorge walk and the road of the kasbahs to the Dadès Valley.

  9. 9

    Day 9 · Dadès → Ouarzazate

    Skoura palm grove and the kasbahs of Ouarzazate, with time to relax.

  10. 10

    Day 10 · Ouarzazate → Aït Ben Haddou → Marrakech

    The UNESCO ksar of Aït Ben Haddou, Tizi n'Tichka pass and drop-off in Marrakech.

Included

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Licensed English/French/Spanish-speaking driver
  • Hotel or riad pick-up and drop-off
  • Fuel, tolls and parking

Not included

  • Flights and travel insurance
  • Drinks and personal expenses
  • Tips

Good to know

Best time to goOctober to April is ideal for the desert and the south; spring and autumn are best for the whole country. Summer is hot in the Sahara but fine in the north.
What to packLayers for cold desert nights, a scarf against sun and sand, sunscreen, comfortable shoes and a small bag for the camp night.
MoneyBring some dirhams in cash for drinks, tips and small purchases; ATMs are available in towns along the route.

*Prices are per person based on a group of 7; smaller groups pay a little more. Final price confirmed by email.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does the 10-Day Classic Morocco: Imperial Cities, Sahara & Berber Life cost?

The price is on request and depends on group size and hotel category. The final price is confirmed by email before anything is booked.

Is it a private trip?

Yes. It is private for your group only, with your own vehicle and driver, so you never share with strangers and can stop whenever you like.

Where does it start, and is pick-up included?

It starts in Casablanca. Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or riad are included.

Is 10 days a good length for a first trip to Morocco?

Yes. Ten days lets you combine the imperial cities, Chefchaouen and the Sahara without rushing, with two nights in the desert.

How do I book?

Send the request form on this page or message us on WhatsApp at +212 669 841 106. No payment is needed to request a quote: we confirm availability and the final price within a few hours.

Written and checked by the Marrakech Africa Tours local team · Updated October 2026

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