9-Day Fully Guided Private Morocco Tour: Chefchaouen, Imperial Cities & Luxury Sahara Camp

Welcome to Morocco! Your private driver-guide will meet you at Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport and transfer you comfortably to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you may begin discovering Casablanca with visits to the impressive Hassan II Mosque, the Habous Quarter and the Atlantic Corniche. Alternatively, relax at your hotel and recover from your journey. Overnight in Casablanca.

After breakfast, travel to Rabat, Morocco’s elegant capital. Discover some of its most important landmarks, including the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the picturesque Kasbah of the Udayas. After time for lunch, continue north through the changing landscapes of Morocco and into the Rif Mountains. Arrive in Chefchaouen, famous for its blue-painted streets and peaceful mountain atmosphere. Overnight in Chefchaouen. Estimated driving time: approximately 5–6 hours, excluding visits and breaks.

Enjoy some time to explore and photograph Chefchaouen’s charming blue medina before departing for Fes. On the way, visit the UNESCO-listed Roman ruins of Volubilis with a local guide and discover its remarkably preserved mosaics and ancient monuments. Continue to Meknes, one of Morocco’s Imperial Cities, for an introduction to its historic heritage. In the late afternoon, arrive in Fes and settle into your riad for a two-night stay. Overnight in Fes. Estimated driving time: approximately 4–5 hours, excluding visits and breaks.

After breakfast, meet your certified local guide for an immersive exploration of Fes, Morocco’s spiritual and cultural capital. Walk through the UNESCO-listed medina and discover its narrow streets, traditional workshops and lively souks. Highlights include the Bou Inania Madrasa, the historic Al Quaraouiyine University area, artisan quarters and the famous Chouara tanneries. Your guide will share the history, traditions and everyday life of this fascinating Imperial City. Return to your riad after the visit and enjoy the evening at leisure. Overnight in Fes.

Today is a spectacular journey from Fes to the Sahara Desert. Travel through Ifrane before continuing through the cedar forests near Azrou, where Barbary macaques may sometimes be seen in their natural environment. Continue through Midelt and along the beautiful Ziz Valley, known for its palm groves, dramatic landscapes and traditional fortified villages. Upon arrival near Merzouga, continue toward the Erg Chebbi dunes by camel or 4x4, depending on the arrangements and local conditions. Watch the colours of the Sahara change as the sun sets before enjoying a traditional dinner and music at your luxury desert camp. Overnight in a private ensuite tent at Sahara Sky Luxury Camp or similar. Estimated driving time: approximately 7–8 hours, excluding stops and breaks.

Wake up early if you wish to experience sunrise over the Sahara dunes. After breakfast, leave Merzouga and travel through Morocco’s spectacular southern landscapes. Visit the impressive Todra Gorge, where immense canyon walls rise above a palm-lined valley. Continue through the Dades Valley and the famous Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs, passing traditional Berber villages, oases and remarkable rock formations. Arrive in Ouarzazate in the late afternoon. Known as the ‘Hollywood of Morocco,’ the city has served as the setting for many international films and television productions. Overnight in Ouarzazate. Estimated driving time: approximately 6–7 hours, excluding visits and breaks.

After breakfast, discover Ouarzazate’s celebrated film heritage before continuing to the UNESCO-listed Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou. Explore this remarkable fortified village with a certified local guide. After time for lunch, cross the spectacular High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, with scenic stops along the way. Arrive in Marrakesh and settle into your riad. Overnight in Marrakesh. Estimated driving time: approximately 4–5 hours, excluding visits and breaks.

After breakfast, meet your certified local guide and discover Marrakesh’s most important historical and cultural landmarks. Visit the Majorelle Garden, admire the Koutoubia Mosque and explore the Saadian Tombs and Bahia Palace. Continue through the lively medina, Jemaa el-Fna square and the colourful souks, where traditional crafts and local life come together. Return to your riad after the visit and enjoy the evening at leisure. Overnight in Marrakesh.

Enjoy breakfast and free time depending on your departure schedule. Your private driver will then transfer you to Marrakesh Menara Airport or your accommodation in Marrakesh. Additional arrangements, including a transfer to Casablanca, can be organised on request for an extra charge. Thank you for travelling with Morocco Magic Trip, and we hope to welcome you back to Morocco.

Eight nights in carefully selected boutique hotels, authentic riads and a luxury Sahara camp:

Casablanca (1 night): ODYSSEE Boutique Hotel or similar
Chefchaouen (1 night): Dar Echchaouen Maison d’Hôtes & Riad or similar
Fes (2 nights): Riad Ahlam or similar
Merzouga (1 night): Sahara Sky Luxury Camp or similar, in a private tent with an ensuite bathroom
Ouarzazate (1 night): Oscar Hotel by Atlas Studios or similar
Marrakesh (2 nights): Riad Palais des Princesses & Spa or similar

Accommodation is based on private rooms with ensuite bathrooms. If a listed property is unavailable, it may be replaced with accommodation of a comparable standard, comfort and location.

This is a fully guided private tour.

A professional driver-guide speaking English, French or Italian will accompany you throughout the journey. Your selected language will be confirmed before departure.

Your driver-guide will coordinate the daily program, assist you throughout the tour, share local insights and ensure a comfortable journey between destinations.

Certified local guides are also included for the detailed cultural and historical visits in Fes, Marrakesh, Volubilis and Ait Ben Haddou.

Daily breakfast and a traditional dinner at the luxury desert camp in Merzouga are included.

A half-board upgrade is available on request for an additional charge.

Vegetarian, vegan, Jain and other dietary requests can be accommodated with advance notice, subject to local availability. Halal food is widely available throughout the tour. Strict certified kosher meals cannot be guaranteed unless arranged and confirmed before departure.

One bottle of mineral water per person per day.
Trip organisation and assistance throughout the tour.

Private transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle adapted to the number of travellers.
Airport arrival transfer in Casablanca.
Airport or accommodation departure transfer in Marrakesh.
Transportation throughout the complete itinerary.
Camel ride or 4x4 transfer to and from the desert camp.
Fuel, road tolls and driver expenses.