Morocco grand tours

Imperial cities and Saharan light

Ten days connect an Atlantic arrival with imperial cities, the Sahara and Marrakech. City days balance the longer southern road stages.

Plan my journey

The Hassan II Mosque on Casablanca’s Atlantic coast at sunset — Casablanca

DepartureCasablanca

ArrivalMarrakech

Suggested duration10 days

Travel stylePrivate transport

Private routes, thoughtfully paced.

Ten days connect an Atlantic arrival with imperial cities, the Sahara and Marrakech. City days balance the longer southern road stages.

Gardens beside the ocean
Gateways to imperial history
A city of living craft
The horizon turns to sand

Recommended for: Travellers comfortable with longer road days
Travel style: Scenic travel with time between the landmarks

A route in chapters

Your journey,day by day.

An outline to personalise, not a fixed departure or confirmed booking.

Route overview

Illustrative sequence, not a geographic map. Stops and access remain subject to confirmation.

Day 1

Casablanca

Allow a gentle arrival day and explore the seafront at your pace. Mosque visits depend on opening times, access rules and separately arranged tickets.

Planned overnight areaCasablanca

Day 2

Casablanca Rabat

Plan stops around the Hassan Tower area and the Oudayas, with time for walking. Opening arrangements for individual monuments are checked before travel.

Planned overnight areaRabat

Day 3

Rabat Meknes Fes

Pause around Bab Mansour and the old city. Any detour to Volubilis needs its own visit time and confirmed site access.

Leave time for the medina on foot and agree an accessible meeting point outside its lanes. A licensed local guide can be requested separately.

Planned overnight areaFes

Day 4

Fes

Leave time for the medina on foot and agree an accessible meeting point outside its lanes. A licensed local guide can be requested separately.

Planned overnight areaFes

Day 5

Fes Merzouga

Make room for the dunes of Erg Chebbi and their changing light. On a full day here, keep travel local; walks, camel rides or a camp night can be requested separately.

This is a substantial road stage. Start early, allow for comfort stops and keep visits selective. An extra night can shorten the driving day.

Planned overnight areaMerzouga

Day 6

Merzouga

Make room for the dunes of Erg Chebbi and their changing light. On a full day here, keep travel local; walks, camel rides or a camp night can be requested separately.

Planned overnight areaMerzouga

Day 7

Merzouga Todra Gorges Dadès Valley

Approach the high gorge walls near Tinghir and pause for a walk where access allows. Comfortable shoes help on uneven ground; the length of the walk follows your group’s needs.

Follow the valley past villages, cultivated strips and sculpted rock. Choose viewpoints according to road conditions, leaving time to enjoy the changing scale of the landscape.

Planned overnight areaDadès Valley

Day 8

Dadès Valley Skoura Ouarzazate

Follow the edge of the palm groves and seek out views of earthen kasbahs. A visit to Amridil may be requested, subject to opening and entrance arrangements.

Settle into Ouarzazate with time around Taourirt’s earthen architecture. Keep the programme light if this is your arrival day; studio visits can be discussed separately.

Planned overnight areaOuarzazate

Day 9

Ouarzazate Aït Ben Haddou Marrakech

Walk towards the ksar and take in its stepped earthen skyline. Leave time for the uphill lanes and valley views, choosing the walking route to suit your group.

Allow time to settle into Marrakech and explore its medina at your own pace. Vehicles meet you at an accessible point; riad lanes may require a short walk.

Planned overnight areaMarrakech

Day 10

Marrakech

Allow time to settle into Marrakech and explore its medina at your own pace. Vehicles meet you at an accessible point; riad lanes may require a short walk.

Finish inMarrakech

The journey in pictures

Hassan Tower and the stone columns in Rabat — Rabat

The monumental Bab Mansour gateway in Meknes — Meknes

The journey,in practice.

Pickup & drop-off

Airport, hotel, riad or agreed address in the departure city. The final drop-off address and meeting times are confirmed in your proposal.

Your transport

Private road transport, with a vehicle selected for your group, luggage and route. Model, capacity, equipment and availability require confirmation.

Important to know

Accommodation, meals, entrances, local guides and activities are discussed separately. Nothing is included unless stated in your accepted quote.

Before you leave

Mountain weather, heat, daylight and local access can change the route. Allow extra time before flights and tell us about mobility or child-seat needs.

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