Grand circuits
10 Days Morocco Grand Explorer Expedition
The master voyage of Morocco: Casablanca, Rabat, Chefchaouen, Fes, Merzouga Erg Chebbi, Todra Gorges, Marrakech & coastal Essaouira
- Duration 10 days · 9 nights
- Starts in Casablanca
- Destination Imperial cities, Sahara & Essaouira
- Guide languages English, Italian, Spanish, French
Overview
The ultimate panoramic journey designed for travelers seeking the complete Moroccan experience without rushing. Cover all four imperial cities, the fairytale blue village of Chefchaouen, two nights in the Sahara Desert, the High Atlas, and two nights in coastal Essaouira.
Highlights
- Casablanca Hassan II Mosque ocean view
- Chefchaouen Blue Pearl overnight
- UNESCO Fes Medina with official historian guide
- Erg Chebbi luxury camp with camel trek & Gnawa music
- Dades Gorges & UNESCO Ksar Ait Benhaddou
- Marrakech palaces and souks
- Essaouira Atlantic port and seafood
Day by day
Every day can be adjusted
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Day 1 Casablanca – Rabat – Chefchaouen
Visit Hassan II Mosque, Oudayas Kasbah in Rabat, and drive north to Chefchaouen.
- Hassan II Mosque
- Rabat Kasbah
- Chefchaouen arrival
- Stay
- Riad in Chefchaouen
- Meals
- Dinner included
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Day 2 Chefchaouen – Roman Volubilis – Fes
Explore blue alleys, Roman mosaics at Volubilis, and arrive in Fes.
- Chefchaouen medina
- Volubilis UNESCO
- Stay
- Luxury Riad in Fes
- Meals
- Breakfast & Dinner
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Day 3 Fes el-Bali Guided Cultural Tour
Full day with official guide: Chouara tanneries, Bou Inania Medersa, artisan souks.
- Chouara tanneries
- Al-Qarawiyyin
- Stay
- Luxury Riad in Fes
- Meals
- Breakfast & Dinner
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Day 4 Fes – Cedar Forest – Midelt – Merzouga Camp
Barbary monkeys in Azrou, Ziz Valley canyon, sunset camel ride to luxury camp.
- Azrou monkeys
- Sunset camel ride
- Stay
- Erg Chebbi Luxury Desert Camp
- Meals
- Breakfast & Dinner
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Day 5 Merzouga 4x4 Safari – Khamlia Gnawa – Dunes
Off-road tour of the dunes, live Gnawa music in Khamlia, nomad tea ceremony.
- Khamlia music
- Dune safari
- Stay
- Erg Chebbi Luxury Desert Camp
- Meals
- Breakfast & Dinner
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Day 6 Merzouga – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley
Sahara sunrise, walk through 300m Todra cliffs, boutique kasbah in Dades.
- Todra Gorge
- Dades Kasbah
- Stay
- Kasbah in Dades
- Meals
- Breakfast & Dinner
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Day 7 Dades – Ait Benhaddou – High Atlas – Marrakech
Ksar Ait Benhaddou, cross Tizi n'Tichka pass to Marrakech.
- Ait Benhaddou
- High Atlas
- Stay
- Luxury Riad in Marrakech
- Meals
- Breakfast & Dinner
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Day 8 Marrakech Guided Sights & Souks
Bahia Palace, Koutoubia Mosque, Jemaa el-Fnaa square and secret gardens.
- Bahia Palace
- Jemaa el-Fnaa
- Stay
- Luxury Riad in Marrakech
- Meals
- Breakfast & Dinner
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Day 9 Marrakech – Essaouira Atlantic Coast
Drive to Essaouira, visit Portuguese Skala ramparts, blue port and seafood lunch.
- Portuguese Skala
- Essaouira port
- Stay
- Riad in Essaouira
- Meals
- Breakfast & Dinner
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Day 10 Essaouira – Casablanca Airport Departure
Morning coastal stroll, private transfer to Casablanca Mohammed V Airport for departure.
- Ocean breeze
- Airport transfer
- Stay
- Departure
- Meals
- Breakfast included
What is included
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with chauffeur for 10 days
- 9 nights in hand-picked luxury Riads & Desert Camp
- Half board dining
- City guides in Fes and Marrakech
- Camel treks & sandboarding
Not included
- Flights
- Lunches
- Monument fees
- Tips
Questions about this trip
Is this trip really private?
Yes. Only your group travels in the vehicle with your own driver-guide, so you decide when to leave, where to stop and how long to stay.
Can the route or the dates be changed?
Yes. Itinerary adjustments are free. Tell us about your flights, interests and pace and we will reshape the route around them.
What should I bring?
Comfortable clothes in layers, sun protection and a warm jacket for desert evenings between November and April. Closed shoes help in the medinas.
How do I book?
Send an enquiry on WhatsApp or through the form. We confirm the itinerary and price in writing, and a small deposit secures the booking.
