Experience Morocco on a private 9-day journey from Marrakech, combining lively medinas, mountain scenery, historic sites and the Sahara Desert. Explore with your dedicated driver and licensed local guides, staying in carefully selected hotels, riads and a desert camp. We tailor your itinerary and accommodation to your travel dates, interests and preferred pace.
Prices are per person, based on 2 travelers. Pay less per person with a larger party, and save with early booking.
Packages, Pricing & Discounts
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Choose from Comfort, Luxury, Premium Luxury or VIP All-Inclusive.
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Save 20% for 4+ travelers or 30% for 6+ travelers.
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Book at least 4 months ahead to save 10%, 6 months for 15%, or 9 months for 20%.
Tour Overview
Discover Morocco on a private nine-day journey from Marrakech to Casablanca. Begin with a guided visit of Marrakech, cross the High Atlas to Ait Ben Haddou and Dades Valley, then continue through Todra Gorge to Merzouga. Enjoy two Sahara nights, with a camel ride, a desert camp, a hotel stay and a private 4×4 excursion. Travel north through the Middle Atlas for two nights in Fes, then visit Volubilis, Meknes and Rabat before your final night in Casablanca. We tailor accommodation, activities and airport arrangements before booking.
Your 9-Day Morocco Route
Your journey starts in Marrakech and finishes in Casablanca, with eight nights: Marrakech (2), Dades Valley (1), Merzouga (2), Fes (2) and Casablanca (1).
Choose Comfort, Luxury, Premium Luxury or VIP All-Inclusive. Request your private tour quote with your dates, party size and preferred stays. Quotes in US dollars are available on request.
Compare this journey with our 10-day private Morocco tour or 8-day private Morocco tour, or explore our luxury Morocco packages. Every itinerary can be customized before booking.
Tour Highlights
- Travel privately with your own driver and arrangements tailored before booking.
- Explore Marrakech with a local guide.
- Visit Ait Ben Haddou and stay in Dades Valley.
- Walk through Todra Gorge and ride a camel to your Sahara camp.
- Spend two Sahara nights and enjoy a private 4×4 excursion.
- Explore Fes with a local guide and visit Volubilis and Meknes.
- Discover Rabat and finish in Casablanca, with airport transfers confirmed in advance.
Tour Itinerary
Welcome to Morocco. Your driver will meet you at Marrakech airport and take you to your hotel or riad. Settle in and rest after your flight. If your arrival time allows, enjoy a short introduction to the city before your guided visit tomorrow.
Explore Marrakech with your local guide. See the Koutoubia Mosque from outside, then visit Bahia Palace and the Saadian Tombs, subject to opening hours. The palace shows the work of Moroccan artisans, while the tombs belong to the dynasty that ruled Marrakech in the 16th century. Walk through the medina’s workshops and souks and finish around Jemaa el-Fna square. Keep the afternoon flexible rather than rushing through too many sights. Majorelle Garden can be arranged separately with advance reservations.
Leave Marrakech after breakfast and cross the High Atlas via the Tizi n’Tichka pass. Stop for mountain views and breaks before visiting Ait Ben Haddou, the fortified earthen village on an old caravan route. Continue through Ouarzazate and the Valley of Roses to Dades Valley, where dinner and your overnight stay await. A film-studio visit can be arranged if time allows.
Overnight in Dades Valley
After breakfast, travel to Tinghir and walk through Todra Gorge, where high limestone cliffs rise above the river. Continue towards Merzouga, with breaks for lunch and photographs. In the late afternoon, take a camel ride into the Erg Chebbi dunes and enjoy sunset when conditions allow. Settle into your desert camp and enjoy dinner. A 4×4 transfer is available if you prefer not to ride a camel.
After breakfast at camp, meet your 4×4 driver to explore the Merzouga area. Visit Khamlia to hear Gnawa music and enjoy your included lunch. Stops around the dunes and a tea visit with a local family can be arranged when hosts are available and happy to welcome guests. Later, check into your desert hotel and relax. Quad biking, buggy rides and other optional activities cost extra.
Wake early if you would like to see sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, leave Merzouga and travel through Erfoud and the Ziz Valley towards Midelt. Cross the Middle Atlas, with breaks near the cedar forests and Ifrane when time allows. Arrive in Fes and settle into your accommodation. This is a long travel day, with regular stops for lunch, refreshments and photographs.
On the way, we will run through the gorge and the valley of the Ziz River, it is one of the longest valleys in Africa. Lunch stop in Midelt then continues our journey. In the vicinity of Ifrane, we will be able to admire the majestic Atlas cedars and feed the wild monkeys on our way to Azrou. The monkeys are friendly, they like when someone feeds them. We will stop at Ifrane which has a European nature and climate, parks with lakes and chalets, a ski resort, and an abundance of snow in winter giving the town the nickname “Moroccan Switzerland”. After 1hr, we will arrive at Fez for the overnight.
Overnight in a Riad in Fes
Explore Fes with your local guide. Walk through Fes el Bali, where workshops, markets and neighbourhood fountains still shape daily life. Visit a historic madrasa when open, see Nejjarine square and its fountain, and stop at a tannery viewpoint. View Al Quaraouiyine from the permitted public areas. Later, see the Royal Palace gates and the Mellah, the historic Jewish quarter. Your guide will adjust the route to opening hours, your interests and your walking pace.
Leave Fes after breakfast and explore the Roman ruins of Volubilis with a local guide. Continue through Meknes and Rabat before arriving in Casablanca for your final night. The route includes a full day of travel and sightseeing, so visits will be adjusted to opening hours, traffic and your pace. Your driver will plan breaks for lunch and refreshments along the way.
Enjoy breakfast and any free time your flight schedule allows before your private transfer to Casablanca airport. Your driver will confirm pickup around your departure time, allowing for traffic and airport check-in. Breakfast availability before an early transfer depends on your hotel’s breakfast hours. If you prefer to depart from another airport, tell us before booking so we can revise the final arrangements.
Tour Inclusions
What’s Included
- Help planning your private Morocco tour and assistance 24/7 during your stay
- Private transportation for the confirmed itinerary, including airport transfers
- English-speaking private driver
- 8 nights in hotels, riads and a Sahara camp for your chosen package
- 8 breakfasts
- 3 dinners: 2 in the Sahara and 1 in Dades Valley
- 1 lunch in the Sahara
- Private local guides in Marrakech, Fes and Volubilis
- Camel ride and overnight Sahara camp stay
- Drinking water in the vehicle
- Private 4×4 excursion in the Sahara
- Entrance fees for Luxury, Premium Luxury and VIP All-Inclusive packages
What’s Not Included
- Entrance fees for the Comfort package
- International flights and travel insurance
- Drinks other than the drinking water provided in the vehicle
- Meals not included in your chosen package
- Tips, shopping and personal expenses
- Optional activities and extra services not confirmed in your proposal
Frequently Asked Questions
Planning Your Tour
Yes. Morocco welcomes millions of visitors every year, and most trips go smoothly. As with any destination, check your government’s latest travel advice before you go. Your driver and our team are on hand throughout the trip if you need anything.
Send us your travel dates, the number of travelers and your preferred package. We’ll confirm the route, accommodation and final price with you. A 25% deposit secures your booking, and we explain the balance payment options before you confirm.
The deposit is non-refundable. If an emergency stops you from travelling, you can use it for a future trip within two years. Please contact us as soon as possible so we can explain the arrangements and any hotel cancellation conditions that apply to your booking.
Yes. Use the Book Your Tour button to choose your dates and number of travelers, then review the packages and booking options. You can also send an enquiry first, and we’ll confirm your route, accommodation and final price before you book.
Yes. Every tour is private, so you can add a night, slow the pace, skip a stop or change where you start and finish. Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll send you an updated route and quote.
Tipping isn’t required, but it is customary and always appreciated. Many travelers tip their driver and guides at the end of the trip and leave small tips in restaurants and hotels. Give what feels right for the service you received.
Yes. Pick one of our four packages, or tell us the hotels and riads you have in mind. We’ll check availability for your dates and suggest alternatives where they suit the route better.
Get in touch by email, WhatsApp or the enquiry form below. We usually reply within a few hours and are happy to talk through the route, the hotels or anything else before you book.
The longest drives are on Day 6 (Merzouga to Fes through the Middle Atlas): about 7–8 hours, plus stops and breaks; and Day 3 (Marrakech to Dades via Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate): about 6–7 hours of driving, plus visits and breaks. We leave early and stop regularly for meals, photos and rest. Times vary with traffic, weather and how long you stop along the way.
Most walking happens on the guided visits, including the short walk into Todra Gorge, the Fes medina, the Marrakech medina and the Roman ruins of Volubilis. Expect uneven streets, slopes and some steps. Tell us about any mobility needs before booking and we’ll adjust the pace and visits. Comfortable shoes help.
Yes. Every camp we use has tents with private bathrooms. In the Comfort package the tents don’t have air conditioning, while the Luxury, Premium Luxury and VIP All-Inclusive packages include air-conditioned tents. We confirm the exact camp and tent category for your chosen package before booking.
Yes. Tell us before your trip if you’d prefer a 4x4 transfer to camp, and we’ll confirm the arrangements and any price difference in your proposal. The camel ride can also be shortened to suit your comfort and local conditions.
This tour finishes in Casablanca, with a transfer to Mohammed V Airport. If you’d rather fly home from Marrakech or Fes, tell us before booking so we can adjust the final night and transfer.
The tour includes eight breakfasts, three dinners and one lunch. Other meals are at your own expense unless your package includes more.
Choose Your Accommodation Package
Every package includes your private vehicle and driver. Open a package to see where you could stay on this tour, night by night.
Comfort · Level 1 · 4-star hotels and traditional riads
Welcoming 4-star hotels and traditional riads of a similar standard.
- Casablanca: Hotel Kenzi Basma, Hotel Idou Anfa or Club Val d’Anfa
- Rabat: Riad Lalla Zineb or Riad Meftaha
- Tangier: Hotel Palais Zahia or Hilton (4-star)
- Chefchaouen: Riad Hicham, Casa Hassan, Hotel Riad Cherifa, Dar Echchaouen, Palacio Al Andalus or Riad Alhambra Chaouen
- Fes: Riad Sayeda Al Hora, Riad La Perle de la Medina, Riad Al Makan, Riad Zawiyat Fes or Riad Fes Nass Zmane
- Merzouga hotel: Desert Villa Boutique Hotel, Riad Azawad or Dar Morocco
- Sahara camp: Tents with private bathrooms (no A/C) at Sahara Desert Luxury Camp, Dihya, Ideal or Tawada Desert Camp
- Dades Valley & Ouarzazate: Riad Dar Ahlam Dades, Grand Canyon Lodge Dades or Layali Ouarzazate
- Marrakech: Riad Aslal, Riad Tassili Boutique, Riad Challa, Riad Cologne, Riad Croix Berbère or Grand Plaza Hotel
- Essaouira: Riad Raoud Rayhane
- Agafay camp: A selected desert camp in Agafay, confirmed in your proposal
- Zagora camp: A selected desert camp near Zagora, confirmed in your proposal
Luxury · Level 2 · Fine 4-star and selected 5-star stays
Excellent 4-star hotels and selected 5-star riads, with extra comfort and service.
- Casablanca: Barceló Anfa or Kenzi Tower
- Rabat: Riad Zyo
- Tangier: Hotel Barceló Tangier or Hilton Tangier City Center (5-star)
- Chefchaouen: Lina Ryad & Spa, Dar Jasmine or Taj Chefchaouen
- Fes: Riad Salam Fes, Riad Bensouda, Riad Grand Alcazar or Fès Marriott Hotel Jnan Palace
- Merzouga hotel: Riad Serai or Riad Madu
- Sahara camp: Tents with A/C and private bathrooms at Sahara Desert Luxury Camp, Dihya, Ideal or Tawada Desert Camp
- Dades Valley & Ouarzazate: Hotel Xaluca Dades, Kasbah El Kabbab, Skoura Lodge or Les Tourmalines Ouarzazate
- Marrakech: Riad Atlas Palace, Riad Anya & Spa, Riad Diamond, Palais des Princesses, Riad Les Remparts de la Kasbah, Kenzi Menara Palace or Hotel Es Saadi
- Essaouira: Hotel Le Medina or Villa Quieta
- Agafay camp: A selected desert camp in Agafay, confirmed in your proposal
- Zagora camp: A selected desert camp near Zagora, confirmed in your proposal
Premium Luxury · Level 3 · Hand-picked 5-star hotels and boutique riads
Hand-picked 5-star hotels and high-end boutique riads.
- Casablanca: Le Doge Relais & Châteaux, Le Casablanca Hotel or Sofitel Casablanca
- Rabat: La Tour Hassan Palace, Sofitel Jardin des Roses, Rabat Marriott or Conrad Rabat Arzana
- Tangier: Club Le Mirage or Fairmont Tazi Palace
- Chefchaouen: Suites at Lina Ryad & Spa, Dar Jasmine or Taj Chefchaouen
- Fes: Riad Mayfez Suites & Spa, or a suite at Riad El Amine, Riad Dar Lys or Riad Salam Fes
- Merzouga hotel: A suite at Riad Serai or Sunrise Palace
- Sahara camp: Tents with A/C and private bathrooms at Merzouga Luxury Desert Camps or Desert Luxury Camp
- Dades Valley & Ouarzazate: Berbère Palace, Oz Palace or Kasbah Tamesna in Ouarzazate
- Marrakech: La Maison Arabe, Les Jardins de la Koutoubia, Les Jardins de la Médina, Es Saadi Palace, Radisson Blu Carré Eden or Mövenpick Mansour Eddahbi
- Essaouira: Heure Bleue Palais (Relais & Châteaux), Le Golf d’Essaouira & Spa or Maison Kasba
- Agafay camp: A selected desert camp in Agafay, confirmed in your proposal
- Zagora camp: A selected desert camp near Zagora, confirmed in your proposal
VIP All-Inclusive · Level 4 · The most prestigious addresses, all meals included
Morocco’s most prestigious 5-star addresses, with all meals included.
- Casablanca: Four Seasons Casablanca or Royal Mansour Casablanca
- Rabat: The Ritz-Carlton Rabat or Four Seasons Rabat
- Tangier: Club Le Mirage or Fairmont Tazi Palace, with upgraded rooms or suites
- Chefchaouen: Suites at Lina Ryad & Spa, Dar Jasmine or Taj Chefchaouen
- Fes: Riad Fès Relais & Châteaux, Palais Faraj Suites & Spa or Riad Sahrai
- Merzouga hotel: A suite at Riad Serai or Sunrise Palace
- Sahara camp: Royal Camp at Desert Luxury Camp
- Dades Valley & Ouarzazate: A suite at Eden Boutique Dades
- Marrakech: La Sultana, Four Seasons, The Oberoi, Selman or Villa des Orangers
- Essaouira: A suite at Heure Bleue Palais (Relais & Châteaux)
- Agafay camp: A selected desert camp in Agafay, confirmed in your proposal
- Zagora camp: A selected desert camp near Zagora, confirmed in your proposal
These are examples, not a fixed list. Your proposal names every hotel, riad and camp before you book, and we can change any stay you like. For La Mamounia, Royal Mansour, Kasbah Tamadot or Dar Ahlam, see our VIP and luxury tours.
