Round trip from Marrakech · 10 days · 9 nights
A private 10-day Morocco itinerary that starts and ends in Marrakech: Ait Ben Haddou, the Dades Valley, a night in the Sahara, Fes, Chefchaouen and Casablanca, with a driver and a local guide.
Duration
10 days, 9 nights
Route
Marrakech - Ait Ben Haddou - Dades - Merzouga - Fes - Chefchaouen - Rabat - Casablanca - Marrakech
Guides speak
English and Spanish
Price
From €649 per person. Final price depends on your dates and group size. Free quote with no obligation.
Tour overview
The 10-day Morocco tour from Marrakech is a private round trip by Highlights Morocco Tours. It covers Marrakech, Ait Ben Haddou and the Dades Valley, a night in a Sahara desert camp at Merzouga with a camel ride, Fes, Chefchaouen, Rabat and Casablanca, and ends in Marrakech. It includes a private driver and a local guide who speaks English or Spanish. The price is on request, with a free quote and no obligation.
Ten days is a comfortable length to see the best of Morocco without rushing. Starting in Marrakech, you cross the Atlas to the desert, go north through Fes and the Rif, and come back down the coast to Marrakech with a day trip into the mountains before the flight home.
It is a typical route, not a fixed script. We adapt the stops and nights to your dates and pace, and we can add days in the desert, in Fes, in Marrakech or on the coast. For a shorter trip see our 8-day Morocco tours, and for a longer one our 14-day Morocco tours.
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Highlights
Itinerary
Marrakech
About 330 km
About 300 km
About 460 km
Fes el-Bali
About 300 km with stops
About 350 km
About 240 km
Marrakech
Marrakech
Route map
The route is a loop: south over the High Atlas to the Sahara, north to Fes and the Rif, then down the Atlantic coast and back to Marrakech.
Marrakech
Start and end of the tour, with a guided day and a day trip.
Ait Ben Haddou
UNESCO-listed ksar of red-earth towers, on the way to the Dades Valley.
Dades Valley
First night on the road, with rock formations and kasbahs.
Merzouga
Camel ride at sunset and a night in a desert camp beside the dunes.
Fes
Guided day in the medina of Fes el-Bali.
Chefchaouen
The blue town of the Rif, reached via Volubilis and Meknes.
Rabat
The capital, on the way to Casablanca.
Casablanca
The Hassan II Mosque on the Atlantic coast.
Why this route
This loop goes south through the Atlas, north through the Middle Atlas and returns along the coast, so every day shows you something new.
Ten days is short for this much road, so the long drives are balanced with a full day in Fes and an easy day in Marrakech at the end.
Morocco tour package
10-day Morocco tours
All routes are private, last 10 days and include a night in a Sahara desert camp.
| Tour | Route | Ending |
|---|---|---|
| 10 days from Marrakech | Marrakech, Sahara, Fes, Chefchaouen, Casablanca, Marrakech | Marrakech (round trip) |
| 10 days from Casablanca | Casablanca, Chefchaouen, Fes, Sahara, Marrakech, Essaouira | Casablanca (round trip) |
| 10 days from Tangier | Tangier, Chefchaouen, Fes, Sahara, Marrakech, Essaouira | Marrakech (one way) |
| 8 days from Marrakech | Marrakech, Sahara, Fes, Chefchaouen, Rabat, Casablanca, Essaouira | Marrakech (round trip) |
| 14 days from Marrakech | Marrakech, Sahara, Fes, Chefchaouen, Rabat, Casablanca, Essaouira | Marrakech (round trip) |
Your quote
Meals, extra stops and the type of camp are confirmed in your free quote. Tell us what you prefer.
Good to know
Tour guide
Ten days in Morocco from Marrakech means a private loop through the south, the desert, the imperial cities and the coast, guided by Highlights Morocco Tours. You have your own driver and a local guide who speaks English or Spanish, one night in a Sahara camp at Merzouga, and a final stretch back to Marrakech.
The 10-day Morocco tour from Marrakech is a private round trip of 10 days and 9 nights, organised by Highlights Morocco Tours from its base in Marrakech. A private driver and a local guide who speaks English or Spanish stay with you throughout. The loop goes east over the High Atlas to Ait Ben Haddou and the Dades Valley, spends a night in a desert camp at Merzouga, climbs to Fes, then runs through Chefchaouen, Rabat and Casablanca before returning to Marrakech.
Day 1: you explore the Marrakech medina, from the Koutoubia minaret to Jemaa el-Fnaa. Day 2: you cross the High Atlas by the Tizi n'Tichka pass, visit Ait Ben Haddou and sleep in the Dades Valley, about 330 km from Marrakech. Day 3: the Todra Gorges, then the drive to Merzouga for a sunset camel ride and the desert camp. Day 4: sunrise over the dunes, then about 460 km north to Fes. Day 5: the medina of Fes el-Bali with its tanneries and madrasas. Day 6: Volubilis and Meknes on the way to Chefchaouen. Day 7: Rabat, then Casablanca. Day 8: the Hassan II Mosque and the drive to Marrakech. Day 9: a day trip such as the Ourika Valley, the Ouzoud Waterfalls or the Agafay stone desert. Day 10: a free morning and transfer to the airport or hotel.
This 10-day Morocco itinerary from Marrakech fits travellers who fly in and out of Marrakech and want to see the desert, Fes and the north without changing hotels by train or bus. It works for couples, friends and families with older children who enjoy variety. The drives are real: Merzouga to Fes is about 460 km, and Chefchaouen to Casablanca is also a long day. If you prefer slower travel, a longer private tour gives more free time.
Spring and autumn are generally the best seasons for 10 days in Morocco from Marrakech, because the cities, the mountains and the dunes are all comfortable. In summer the south and the desert are very hot, so sightseeing happens early and late. In winter the nights at the Merzouga camp are cold and the High Atlas pass can see snow, while Fes and Chefchaouen can be cool and wet. The coast around Casablanca is milder at most times of year.
For this 10-day tour from Marrakech, bring layers, a warm jacket for the desert night, a scarf, a hat, sun cream and closed shoes that cope with cobbles and sand. A small bag for the camp night keeps your main luggage in the vehicle. Take cash for tips, lunches and drinks, since lunches, drinks, entrance fees and tips are not included. Modest clothing is appreciated in the medinas, and a power bank helps on long driving days.
The 10-day Morocco tour from Marrakech starts from 649 euros per person. The final price depends on your dates and group size. The offer covers the private driver, the English or Spanish speaking local guide, the sunset camel ride, and dinner and breakfast at the desert camp. Asking for a quote is free and carries no obligation. Send your dates through the contact form, WhatsApp or email, and Highlights Morocco Tours will reply with a clear proposal.
Why book with us
Local agency
Highlights Morocco Tours is a private tour operator based in Marrakech.
100% private
Only your group, with your own driver.
English and Spanish
Local guides who speak English or Spanish.
Tailor-made
Ask us to add a night, change a stop or adjust the pace.
WhatsApp support
Support before and during your trip.
Free quote
Send your dates and group size. No obligation.
FAQ
About the trip, how to book it and who we are.
Yes. Ten days is a good length to see the highlights without rushing: the imperial cities, the blue town of Chefchaouen, the Atlas and a night in the Sahara, with a private driver and a local guide.
A popular 10-day itinerary from Marrakech goes Ait Ben Haddou, the Dades Valley, Merzouga, Fes, Chefchaouen, Rabat and Casablanca, and back to Marrakech. It avoids repeating the same road and includes a night in the Sahara.
Morocco is big, so there are some long driving days, mostly between Merzouga and Fes. We plan stops for lunch and rest, and we can add a night to slow down.
Yes. It includes a camel ride at sunset in the Erg Chebbi dunes and a night in a desert camp at Merzouga. The camel ride depends on the season and your arrival time.
Yes. We adapt the stops and the number of nights to your dates and interests, and we can add a night in the desert, in Fes, in Marrakech or on the coast.
Yes. We can run the loop with the coast first and finish in the south. Tell us your dates and we plan it.
Send us your dates and number of travellers with the contact form, by WhatsApp or by email. We reply with a free, no-obligation quote and, once you are happy with it, we confirm the booking and the details of your trip.
The price depends on your dates, the number of travellers and the type of camp, so we quote on request. Quotes are free and come with no obligation.
The tour starts and ends in Marrakech. We agree the pick-up point and time with you when we confirm your booking.
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Based in
Marrakech, Morocco
Support
Available 24/7 while you travel
Why travellers trust us
8+ years
Organising private tours across Morocco for many years.
Local Berber team
Brothers and friends who grew up in the desert and know every road and camp.
100% private
Your own driver and guide. Never a big shared group.
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No call centre and no middleman. Free quote, no obligation.
