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.
Hassan II Mosque by the ocean, CasablancaBlue stepped alley in ChefchaouenChouara tannery in FesCamel caravan crossing the Erg Chebbi dunes, Merzouga
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.
Airport or hotel pick-up, visit of the Hassan II Mosque, then on to Rabat for the night.
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Day 2 · Rabat → Chefchaouen
Kasbah of the Udayas and Hassan Tower, then through the Rif foothills to the blue town of Chefchaouen.
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Day 3 · Chefchaouen
A free morning in the blue lanes and an optional walk to the Spanish Mosque viewpoint at sunset.
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Day 4 · Chefchaouen → Fes
Short drive to Fes with an afternoon panorama from the Merinid tombs.
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Day 5 · Fes
Guided visit of Fes el-Bali: tanneries, madrasas, Al-Qarawiyyin and the artisans' souks.
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Day 6 · Fes → Ifrane → Merzouga
Cedar forests of the Middle Atlas and the Ziz Valley; camel ride to your desert camp at sunset.
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Day 7 · Merzouga
A Berber family lunch, Khamlia's Gnawa musicians and free time in the dunes; second desert night.
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Day 8 · Merzouga → Todra → Dadès
Todra Gorge walk and the road of the kasbahs to the Dadès Valley.
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Day 9 · Dadès → Ouarzazate
Skoura palm grove and the kasbahs of Ouarzazate, with time to relax.
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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.
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
Cross the High Atlas, walk through the UNESCO-listed ksar of Aït Ben Haddou, follow the valley of a thousand kasbahs and ride a camel into the Erg Chebbi dunes for a night under the stars.
Our most refined desert itinerary: boutique kasbah hotels, a premium tented camp with private bathroom and a slow pace that leaves time for photography, tea with nomads and sunrise on the dunes.