Private Morocco itinerary

12-Day Grand Morocco Coast and Sahara Tour

See Morocco from north to south, then slow down on the Atlantic coast before returning to Casablanca.

Duration12 days · 11 nights
StartCasablanca
EndCasablanca
Travel stylePrivate and flexible

Overview

12-Day Grand Morocco Coast and Sahara Tour

See Morocco from north to south, then slow down on the Atlantic coast before returning to Casablanca.

What the planning covers

Day-by-day itinerary

1

Day 1

Casablanca | Rabat

Morning

Your private driver collects you from your confirmed address in Casablanca. After a short route briefing, leave the city early enough for the day's visits.

Midday and planned stops

Follow the planned road with short comfort, photo and viewpoint stops. Pause for lunch before the afternoon visit or arrival.

Afternoon and arrival

Discover the Hassan Tower, Mohammed V Mausoleum and the Kasbah of the Udayas, with a short walk by the Bouregreg. Continue to Rabat, check in and keep time to rest before dinner.

2

Day 2

Rabat | Chefchaouen

Morning

After breakfast, meet your private driver in Rabat. Discover the Hassan Tower, Mohammed V Mausoleum and the Kasbah of the Udayas, with a short walk by the Bouregreg.

Midday and planned stops

Follow the planned road with short comfort, photo and viewpoint stops. Pause for lunch before the afternoon visit or arrival.

Afternoon and arrival

Walk Chefchaouen's blue medina, the kasbah area and stepped lanes, leaving time for a Rif Mountain viewpoint. Continue to Chefchaouen, check in and keep time to rest before dinner.

3

Day 3

Chefchaouen | Volubilis | Fes

Morning

After breakfast, meet your private driver in Chefchaouen. Walk Chefchaouen's blue medina, the kasbah area and stepped lanes, leaving time for a Rif Mountain viewpoint.

Midday and planned stops

Visit the archaeological site of Volubilis to see mosaics, arches and the remains of the Roman city with local context. Lunch is taken at a suitable local stop, with the timing adapted to the road and visits.

Afternoon and arrival

Explore Fes el-Bali with a licensed local guide, including artisan quarters, madrasas, fondouks and a tannery viewpoint when open. Continue to Fes, check in and keep time to rest before dinner.

4

Day 4

Fes

Morning

After breakfast, meet your private driver in Fes. Explore Fes el-Bali with a licensed local guide, including artisan quarters, madrasas, fondouks and a tannery viewpoint when open.

Midday and planned stops

Pause for lunch at leisure, then continue the guided visit or independent exploration at a comfortable pace.

Afternoon and arrival

Use the afternoon for the remaining landmarks, artisan quarters and viewpoints selected for your personal itinerary.

5

Day 5

Fes | Ifrane | Midelt

Morning

After breakfast, meet your private driver in Fes. Explore Fes el-Bali with a licensed local guide, including artisan quarters, madrasas, fondouks and a tannery viewpoint when open.

Midday and planned stops

Stop in Ifrane for its clean mountain setting, then continue through cedar country with a respectful wildlife stop when possible. Lunch is taken at a suitable local stop, with the timing adapted to the road and visits.

Afternoon and arrival

Break the long crossing around Midelt for lunch and views between the Middle and High Atlas ranges. Continue to Midelt, check in and keep time to rest before dinner.

6

Day 6

Midelt | Ziz Valley | Merzouga

Morning

After breakfast, meet your private driver in Midelt. Break the long crossing around Midelt for lunch and views between the Middle and High Atlas ranges.

Midday and planned stops

Pause above the Ziz Valley for its long palm oasis and layered canyon views before descending toward the Sahara. Lunch is taken at a suitable local stop, with the timing adapted to the road and visits.

Afternoon and arrival

Reach the Erg Chebbi region in time to settle into the desert rhythm and prepare for the confirmed dune experience. Continue to Merzouga, check in and keep time to rest before dinner.

7

Day 7

Merzouga | Erg Chebbi

Morning

After breakfast, meet your private driver in Merzouga. Reach the Erg Chebbi region in time to settle into the desert rhythm and prepare for the confirmed dune experience.

Midday and planned stops

Follow the planned road with short comfort, photo and viewpoint stops. Pause for lunch before the afternoon visit or arrival.

Afternoon and arrival

Explore Erg Chebbi by camel or 4×4 as confirmed, meet the dunes near sunset and enjoy the desert camp atmosphere. Continue to Erg Chebbi, check in and keep time to rest before dinner.

8

Day 8

Merzouga | Todra Gorge | Dades Valley

Morning

After breakfast, meet your private driver in Merzouga. Reach the Erg Chebbi region in time to settle into the desert rhythm and prepare for the confirmed dune experience.

Midday and planned stops

Walk beneath the high canyon walls of Todra Gorge and pause beside the palm valley before the desert road. Lunch is taken at a suitable local stop, with the timing adapted to the road and visits.

Afternoon and arrival

Follow the Dades Valley past rose country, oasis villages and rock formations, with viewpoints over the gorge road. Continue to Dades Valley, check in and keep time to rest before dinner.

9

Day 9

Dades Valley | Ouarzazate | Ait Ben Haddou

Morning

After breakfast, meet your private driver in Dades Valley. Follow the Dades Valley past rose country, oasis villages and rock formations, with viewpoints over the gorge road.

Midday and planned stops

See Taourirt Kasbah or the film-studio district when requested, then follow the southern kasbah road. Lunch is taken at a suitable local stop, with the timing adapted to the road and visits.

Afternoon and arrival

Walk through the earthen lanes of Ait Ben Haddou and climb toward a panoramic viewpoint over the ksar and Ounila Valley. Continue to Ait Ben Haddou, check in and keep time to rest before dinner.

10

Day 10

Ait Ben Haddou | Marrakech

Morning

After breakfast, meet your private driver in Ait Ben Haddou. Walk through the earthen lanes of Ait Ben Haddou and climb toward a panoramic viewpoint over the ksar and Ounila Valley.

Midday and planned stops

Follow the planned road with short comfort, photo and viewpoint stops. Pause for lunch before the afternoon visit or arrival.

Afternoon and arrival

Walk through the medina and souks, with time for Jemaa el-Fna, historic architecture and a garden or palace selected for the day. Continue to Marrakech, check in and keep time to rest before dinner.

11

Day 11

Marrakech | Essaouira

Morning

After breakfast, meet your private driver in Marrakech. Walk through the medina and souks, with time for Jemaa el-Fna, historic architecture and a garden or palace selected for the day.

Midday and planned stops

Follow the planned road with short comfort, photo and viewpoint stops. Pause for lunch before the afternoon visit or arrival.

Afternoon and arrival

Walk the medina, fishing harbour and Skala ramparts, with free time for galleries, cafés or the broad Atlantic beach. Continue to Essaouira, check in and keep time to rest before dinner.

12

Day 12

Essaouira | Casablanca

Morning

After breakfast, meet your private driver in Essaouira. Walk the medina, fishing harbour and Skala ramparts, with free time for galleries, cafés or the broad Atlantic beach.

Midday and planned stops

Follow the planned road with short comfort, photo and viewpoint stops. Pause for lunch before the afternoon visit or arrival.

Afternoon and arrival

After the final planned stop, continue to Casablanca for the agreed drop-off at your hotel, riad or airport.

Morocco View Travel

What the planning covers

Built into the route

  • Private vehicle and planned pickup
  • Realistic daily driving stages
  • Direct support before and during the trip
  • Flexible stops agreed with your driver

Confirmed in your proposal

  • Accommodation category and room setup
  • Meals and dietary requests
  • Local guides, activities and entrance tickets
  • Exact pickup, drop-off and final timing

Route highlights

Route highlights

Casablanca

Allow unhurried time for Casablanca and fit it into the day according to opening times, weather and local conditions.

Rabat

Allow unhurried time for Rabat and fit it into the day according to opening times, weather and local conditions.

Chefchaouen

Allow unhurried time for Chefchaouen and fit it into the day according to opening times, weather and local conditions.

Volubilis

Allow unhurried time for Volubilis and fit it into the day according to opening times, weather and local conditions.

Fes

Allow unhurried time for Fes and fit it into the day according to opening times, weather and local conditions.

Ifrane

Allow unhurried time for Ifrane and fit it into the day according to opening times, weather and local conditions.

Midelt

Allow unhurried time for Midelt and fit it into the day according to opening times, weather and local conditions.

Ziz Valley

Allow unhurried time for Ziz Valley and fit it into the day according to opening times, weather and local conditions.

Morocco View Travel

Accommodation and meals

Accommodation

The hotel, riad or desert-camp category and room setup are selected around your comfort level and confirmed in the personal proposal.

Meals

Breakfasts, dinners, dietary needs and any included meals are confirmed clearly before booking.

Usually not included

  • Flights and travel insurance
  • Lunches, drinks and personal purchases unless confirmed
  • Entrance fees, optional activities and local guides unless listed

Practical tour information

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle suited to the group
  • Pickup and drop-off confirmed with exact times
  • Luggage space and child seats checked in advance
  • Road, weather and seasonal changes handled with a flexible route

Tour questions

Can the itinerary change?

Yes. Days, stops, start city, finish city and pace can be adapted before confirmation.

How is accommodation selected?

We discuss the preferred comfort level and confirm every hotel, riad and desert camp in the proposal.

What should we pack?

Bring comfortable shoes, sun protection and layers. A route-specific packing note is shared before departure.

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