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10-Day Imperial Cities, Chefchaouen and Sahara Tour from Casablanca

The complete northern loop: Rabat, Chefchaouen, Fes, the Sahara, the kasbah road and Marrakech, back to Casablanca.

Towering rock walls of the Todra Gorge near Tinghir under a blue sky

Overview

The 10-day tour from Casablanca is our most balanced itinerary: four imperial cities, the blue town, the Sahara and the kasbah road, with a steady rhythm and no day longer than six hours of driving. It begins and ends at Mohammed V airport, so it works with any international flight.

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Route

Highlights

  • Rabat and the Kasbah of the Udayas
  • A night in Chefchaouen
  • Volubilis, Meknes and a guided day in Fes
  • Camel trek and a night in the Sahara at Merzouga
  • Todra Gorges, Dades Valley, Ait Ben Haddou
  • Two nights and a guided day in Marrakech

Itinerary

  1. 1Casablanca → Rabat

    Hassan II Mosque, Rabat guided visit.

    Overnight:
    Riad, Rabat
  2. 2Rabat → Chefchaouen

    Rif mountains, free afternoon in the blue medina.

    Overnight:
    Riad, Chefchaouen
  3. 3Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Meknes → Fes

    Volubilis, Meknes, arrival in Fes.

    Overnight:
    Riad, Fes
  4. 4Fes

    Full guided day.

    Overnight:
    Riad, Fes
  5. 5Fes → Ifrane → Midelt → Merzouga

    Cedar forest, Middle Atlas, Ziz Valley, camel trek at sunset.

    Meals:
    Dinner
    Overnight:
    Desert camp, Erg Chebbi
  6. 6Merzouga → Todra Gorges → Dades Valley

    Sunrise, 4x4 in the dunes, Todra Gorges, Dades Valley.

    Meals:
    Breakfast, dinner
    Overnight:
    Kasbah hotel, Dades Valley
  7. 7Dades → Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → Marrakech

    Valley of the Roses, Ouarzazate, guided visit of Ait Ben Haddou, Tizi n'Tichka, arrival in Marrakech.

    Overnight:
    Riad, Marrakech
  8. 8Marrakech

    Guided day in the medina, free afternoon.

    Overnight:
    Riad, Marrakech
  9. 9Marrakech

    Free day: Majorelle Garden, hammam, cooking class or a day trip to Essaouira.

    Overnight:
    Riad, Marrakech
  10. 10Marrakech → Casablanca airport

    Transfer to Casablanca (3 h) for your flight.

What's included

  • Private vehicle and driver for 10 days
  • 9 nights in riads, kasbah hotel and desert camp
  • Breakfast daily, half board in the desert and the Dades Valley
  • Camel trek and 4x4 excursion in Merzouga
  • Licensed guides in Rabat, Volubilis, Fes, Ait Ben Haddou and Marrakech
  • Casablanca airport transfers

Not included

  • Lunches and most dinners
  • Entrance fees
  • Tips
  • Travel insurance

Questions travellers ask

Can we fly out of Marrakech instead?

Yes, which gives you an extra half day in Marrakech. Just tell us your flights.

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