Private Morocco Tour
Private 12 Days Cultural Morocco Tour from Casablanca with Chefchaouen & Imperial Cities
Discover Morocco's rich history, imperial cities and breathtaking landscapes on this private 12-day cultural tour. Visit Casablanca, Rabat, the blue streets of Chefchaouen, the Roman ruins of Volubilis, Meknes, the ancient Medina of Fes, the Sahara Desert of Merzouga, Todra Gorge, Dades Valley, Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou and Marrakech. Enjoy camel trekking, a luxury desert camp, guided city tours and unforgettable scenery across the Atlas Mountains before returning to Casablanca.
Highlights
Tour highlights
- Visit Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca
- Explore Rabat's historical monuments
- Discover the blue streets of Chefchaouen
- Visit Volubilis Roman ruins
- Explore Meknes Imperial City
- Guided tour of Fes Medina
- Visit Ifrane and the Cedar Forest
- Camel trekking across Erg Chebbi dunes
- Luxury Sahara Desert camp experience
- Walk through Todra Gorge
- Explore the Dades Valley
- Visit Atlas Studios in Ouarzazate
- Explore Ait Ben Haddou UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Cross the High Atlas Mountains
- Guided tour of Marrakech
Itinerary
Day by day
Day 1Day 1: Casablanca, Rabat (114 KM / 1.5 hours drive without stops)
Our dedicated driver will pick you up from the airport of Casablanca, marking the begining of your exclusive 12-Day tour. You will start your journey in Casablanca by visiting Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world that is built along the Atlantic Ocean, United Nations square. Then we’ll make our way to Rabat, the capital of Morocco, where you will explore the main historical sites including the Oudaya Kasbah, the Mausoleum of Mohamed V and the Hassan Tower, the minaret of incomplete mosque. Overnight in Rabat including bed and breakfast.
Standard accommodation: www.riad-meftaha.com or similar
Mid-range accommodation: riad-zyo.com or similar
Meals: No
Meals
Day 2Day 2: Rabat, Ouezzane, Chefchaouen (251 KM / 4 hours drive without stops)
After breakfast at your Riad, we’ll head to Chefchaouen via the Rif Mountains which is an open plateau transverse by numerous ravines and valleys then you will be astonished by simply beautiful city of Chefchaouen where everything is set dramatically, gradually climbing up the mountains. Turn on your cameras! It’s the blue Jewel of Morocco. You have the remainder of the day free to leisurely explore the blue city. Overnight in Chefchaouen including bed and breakfast.
Standard accommodation: www.riadassilah.org or similar
Mid-range accommodation: dar-echchaouen.business.site or similar
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3Day 3: Chefchaouen, Volubilis, Meknes, Fes (260 KM / 5 hours drive without stops)
After breakfast at your Riad we’ll depart toward Volubilis where you will explore the large Roman ruins that date back to the second century. The next stop on our journey is Meknes, which was the capital during the seventeen century and one of the imperial cities of Morocco. You’ll see the famous gate of Bab Mansour, The Granary, The Square of Lehdim and Moulay Ismail mausoleum. After that we’ll head to our last destination. Overnight in Fes including bed and breakfast.
Standard accommodation: jardinchrifa.com or similar
Mid-range accommodation: www.riadmarjana.com or similar
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4Day 4: Exploring Fes with Local Guide
After breakfast at your Riad, our local guide will take you on a journey of exploration into the oldest Medina of Morocco that dates back to the eight century. You’ll explore the narrow winding cobbled streets of the Medina, where donkeys are the main mode of transportation. Your tour will include historical sites of the Medina, including the University of Al Karaouine, the oldest university in the world, the Moulay Idriss mausoleum, the Nejjarine fountains, the famous tanneries, as well as the King’s Palace, the Jewish quarter and the ceramics cooperative to see the traditional Moroccan crafts. The tour ends in late evening.
Standard accommodation: jardinchrifa.com or similar
Mid-range accommodation: www.riadmarjana.com or similar
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5Day 5: Fes, Ifrane, Merzouga (459 KM / 7 hours drive without stops)
In the morning we’ll drive toward the Sahara desert, our first stop will be in Ifrane, known as Little Switzerland. Then we’ll continue through the Cedar Forest where, with luck you’ll see monkeys. Next we’ll head to Midelt where you can enjoy your lunch. Continuing the road through the Middle Atlas Mountains and observe the nomads that live there. We continue the drive through the scenic Ziz Valley that is surrounded with palm trees stopping at scenic views along the way. After that we will head to the final station Sahara desert. you will enjoy 1-hour camel ride through the golden dunes while the sun setting. You will spend the night of a lifetime in a tent under the light of thousands stars enjoying the berber party around the campfire. Overnight in luxury Camp including dinner and breakfast.
Standard accommodation: www.krichcamp.com or similar
Mid-range accommodation: www.luxurybegacamp.com or similar
Meals: Breakfast & dinner
Day 6Day 6: Merzouga, Todgha Gorges, Dades valley (252 KM / 4.5 hours drive without stops)
In the morning, your camel guide will awaken you to enjoy the spectacular sunrise over the sand dunes. This experience is considered one of the trip’s highlights. After your breakfast in the middle ofthe Sahara dunes, you’ll ride your camels back to the village of Merzouga. Then we will start our journey driving to the Dades Valley via the Todghra Valley and Gorges where we will stop for pictures of the kasbahs built by jews. You’ll have a chance to walk through the stunning Todghra Gorges before carrying on to the Dades Valley. Overnight in Dades valley including dinner and breakfast.
Standard accommodation: panoramadades.com or similar
Mid-range accommodation: dadesparadise.com or similar
Meals: Breakfast & dinner
Day 7Day 7: Dades valley, Rose Valley, Ait-ben-Haddou Ksar, Marrakech (340 KM / 5.5 hours drive without stops)
After breakfast at your hotel, we’ll drive to Marrakech via the Dades Valley again, with its dramatic rock formations and ancient kasbahs, and then on to the Rose Valley, known for its damask roses that are harvested in April. Continuing on our journey, we’ll head to Ouarzazate, known as African Hollywood, where you can see the Taourirt kasbah and tour the movie studios. We’ll then continue on to a UNESCO Heritage site, the Ait ben Haddou Ksar, the largest ksar in Morocco where movies like The Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia and The Jewel of the Nile were filmed. Then we carry on to Marrakech through the Tichka Pass, one of the highest mountains in Morocco. Arriving in Marrakech by the afternoon. Overnight in Marrakech including bed and breakfast.
Standard accommodation: www.riad-marana.com or similar
Mid-range accommodation: riadmandana.com/en/home or similar
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8Day 8: Exploring Marrakech with Local Guide
After breakfast at your Riad, our local guide will take you on a journey to explore Marrakech . By immersing yourself in the red city. Your tour will include the Bahia Palace, the Saadienne tombs, the koutoubia mosque, Jamaa el Fna Square, the Majorelle garden and Ben Youssef Medrasa Walking through the souks, you’ll enjoy the sights, sounds of Marrakech. After sundown, we suggest you walk to Jamaa el Fna, the main square in the old city that comes alive at night with snake charmers,storytellers, merchants and people from all over the world.
Standard accommodation: www.riad-marana.com or similar
Mid-range accommodation: riadmandana.com/en/home or similar
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9Day 9: Marrakech, Essaouira (191 KM / 3 hours drive without stops)
Today we will start our journey on 9 AM or until 2 PM as you prefer, driving about 4 hours then we reach the ancient port of Mogador, built by the Portuguese in a narrow peninsula with a huge sand crescent. Perfectly sheltered by stunning French-built walls of the eighteenth century, the city is largely pedestrian and is divided into various districts for design in grid form. From the top of Skala you can see the colorful fishing port and Spanish fortresses and guns. Essaouira is also famous for its handicrafts wooden objects perfectly interspersed with lemon wood, ebony, nacre or copper or silver threads. Overnight in Essaouira including bed and breakfast.
Standard accommodation: www.riadrayhane.com/en or similar
Mid-range accommodation: www.hotelriad-mimouna.com/us or similar
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10Day 10: Exploring Essaouira
Today you have a free day to leisurely explore Essaouira by visiting the Skala Fortress and wandering through the alleys of the Medina and Enjoy fresh caught grilled fish for lunch and a walk by the beach where you will see surfers enjoying their sport. Essaouira is also referred to as The "City of the Wind" it held an annual festival of “Gnouas music”, where many musical groups come from different parts of Africa and the world. Usually it starts in the second week of June. Overnight in Essaouira including bed and breakfast.
Standard accommodation: www.riadrayhane.com/en or similar
Mid-range accommodation: www.hotelriad-mimouna.com/us or similar
Meals: Breakfast
Day 11Day 11: Essaouira, Casablanca (377 KM / 5 hours drive without stops)
Today we will leave Essaouira toward Casablanca “ the economy capital of Morocco “ via the coastal road while admiring the views and stopping for pictures whenever you want. We will pass by Safi, city of potters then to Oualidia where you can enjoy delicious seafood lunch in front of the beach. After lunch we will continue our journey to Casablanca passing by El Jadida. We will reach Casablanca by the evening. Overnight in Casablanca including bed and breakfast.
Standard accommodation: www.kenzi-hotels.com/en/kenzi-basma or similar
Mid-range accommodation: www.lepalacedanfa-hotel.com or similar
Meals: Breakfast
Day 12Day 12: Casablanca, Mohamed V International Airport (32 KM / 40 minutes drive without stops)
Today we will transfer you to the airport at your flight time and the end of our services.
Meals : Breakfast What's Included? Private Transportation aboard a comfortable and air • conditioned 4X4 vehicle or mini van Pick up from the airport of Casablanca • Drop off at the airport of Casablanca • English speaking driver • English speaking local guides in Fes, Volubilis and Marrakech • Fuel for the entire tour • All nights accommodations as listed above (2 rooms) • Camel trekking in the Sahara Desert • Sand boarding in the Sahara Desert • Free stops when you want • • What's Not Included? Lunches & Drinks • Travel insurance • Tips • All what is not stated in the included section • The price of this package with standard accommodations is 1880 EUROS per person based on a private party of 2 people, the total cost is 3760 EUROS. The price of this package with mid-range accommodations is 2500 EUROS per person based on a private party of 2 people, the total cost is 5000 EUROS. Our vehicles 4X4 Toyota LandCruiser TX Ford Tourneo
Inclusions
Included and not included
Included
- Private air-conditioned transportation
- English-speaking driver
- Casablanca airport pick-up
- Casablanca airport drop-off
- Fuel
- 11 nights accommodation
- Camel trekking
- Luxury Sahara Desert camp
- Daily breakfasts
- Dinner in the Sahara Desert
- Professional local guide in Fes
- Professional local guide in Marrakech
- Free photo stops
Not included
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Travel insurance
- Tips
- Personal expenses
- Entrance fees where applicable
- Anything not mentioned in the included section
FAQ
Tour questions
Is this a private tour?
Yes, this is a fully private Morocco tour.
Are local guides included?|Yes, guided tours are included in Fes and Marrakech.
Is camel trekking included?|Yes, a camel trek in Merzouga is included.
Will I stay in the Sahara Desert?|Yes, one night is spent in a luxury Sahara Desert camp.
Can I choose my accommodation category?|Yes, the itinerary offers both standard and mid-range accommodation options.
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