10-Day Morocco Desert Tour From Marrakech to Casablanca
Overview
Sights, sounds, flavors, and experiences at a pace that's fun for all ages, with hands-on cooking, bustling souks, ancient medinas, a sunrise hot air balloon ride, and sandboarding.
Highlights
- A friendly treasure hunt through Marrakesh
- Jemaa el-Fná, the busiest square in Africa
- Sandboarding down the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Pottery and mosaic workshops in Fes
- Traditional cuisine with a local family
Day-by-Day Itinerary
- 1
Arrive in Marrakesh
A private driver greets you at the airport for a hotel transfer, with optional exploration of Jemaa El Fna Square.
- 2
Explore the Red City of Marrakesh
Tour historic Medersas and grand palaces, visit souks, the medina, and gardens like Jardin Majorelle, with rooftop cafés and mint tea in the evening.
- 3
Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride & Cooking Class
A sunrise balloon ride over villages and desert landscapes with pastries mid-flight, then a cooking workshop at the Amal Center preparing a classic chicken tajine.
- 4
Transfer to Boumalne Dades via Aït Benhaddou & Ouarzazate
A journey through the High Atlas Mountains, an argan oil cooperative stop, the Aït Benhaddou Kasbah, and the Ouarzazate film studios, concluding in Boumalne Dades.
- 5
Tinghir, Merzouga, Sandboarding, Camel Ride & Glamping
The Todra Gorge, a 984-foot red limestone canyon, fossil artisans in Erfoud, the Erg Chebbi dunes, optional sandboarding, and a camel ride to a luxury desert camp with campfire and stargazing.
- 6
Merzouga to Fes via Ziz Valley & the Middle Atlas Mountains
The scenic Ziz Valley with hidden oases, lunch in Midelt, and cedar forests with Barbary macaques en route to Fes.
- 7
Exploring the Imperial City and Medieval Medina
Immerse in Fes's historic atmosphere, participate in a pottery and mosaic workshop, and experience authentic Moroccan cuisine with a local family.
- 8
Fez to Chefchaouen via Volubilis, Explore the Blue City
A stop at the Roman outpost of Volubilis, then arrival in Chefchaouen to explore the car-free medina and Outa El Hamam square.
- 9
Chefchaouen to Casablanca via Rabat, Tour of Hassan II Mosque
A quick Rabat visit, then Casablanca to tour the Hassan II Mosque, with dinner overlooking the ocean.
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Departure at Casablanca Airport
A private driver provides an airport transfer, with optional breakfast and beach time if time permits.
What’s Included
- Air-conditioned 4WD vehicle or minivan for 10 days
- Qualified multilingual local guide/driver
- Comprehensive sightseeing
- 9 nights in hotels/kasbahs/riads
- 1-hour camel ride (one per person)
- Specified meals
- Sandboarding (free, optional)
- Traditional desert music live show
What’s Excluded
- International airfare
- Visa charges
- Travel and medical insurance
- Personal expenses (shopping, laundry, etc.)
- Services not mentioned by the agency
- Emergency expenses
Meeting Point
Marrakech
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long is the 10-Day Morocco Desert Tour From Marrakech to Casablanca?
- This itinerary runs 10 days and 9 nights, departing from Marrakech.
- Is this a private tour or a group tour?
- It's private. You travel in your own vehicle with a dedicated driver-guide rather than joining a fixed group of strangers.
- Can the itinerary be adjusted?
- Yes — dates, pace, and stops can be tailored to your interests. Send an inquiry and we'll adjust this route around you.
- What's included in this tour?
- Air-conditioned 4WD vehicle or minivan for 10 days, Qualified multilingual local guide/driver, Comprehensive sightseeing, plus everything else listed in the full inclusions below.
- Where does the tour start and end?
- Pickup is from Marrakech. Tell us your flight or hotel details and we'll confirm the exact meeting time.
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