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11-Day Grand Tour
A private 11 days / 10 nights journey from Casablanca to Marrakech, with key stages including Casablanca - Rabat; Rabat - Chefchaouen; Chefchaouen - Volubilis - Meknes - Fes.
- Duration
- 11 days / 10 nights
- Starts
- Casablanca
- Ends
- Marrakech
- Style
- Private & customizable
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Journey highlights
A route with
room to breathe.
A private 11 days / 10 nights journey from Casablanca to Marrakech, with key stages including Casablanca - Rabat; Rabat - Chefchaouen; Chefchaouen - Volubilis - Meknes - Fes. The sequence below has been proofread and normalized from Sahara Whispers’ original journey notes; timings, stays, and inclusions remain customizable.
Rabat - Chefchaouen
Chefchaouen - Volubilis - Meknes - Fes
Tour of Fes with local guide to explore Fes Medina.
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Day by day
The route,
at a glance.
11 days / 10 nights · 17 mapped places · 1 private route
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Satellite viewMorocco
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Casablanca
Day 01
Casablanca
Casablanca - Rabat
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Rabat
Day 01
Rabat
Casablanca - Rabat
03
Chefchaouen
Day 02
Chefchaouen
Rabat - Chefchaouen
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Volubilis
Day 03
Volubilis
Chefchaouen - Volubilis - Meknes - Fes
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Meknes
Day 03
Meknes
Chefchaouen - Volubilis - Meknes - Fes
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Fes
Day 03
Fes
Chefchaouen - Volubilis - Meknes - Fes
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Ifrane
Day 05
Ifrane
Fes - Ifrane - Cedar forest - Ziz valley.
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Azrou Cedar Forest
Day 05
Azrou Cedar Forest
Fes - Ifrane - Cedar forest - Ziz valley.
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Ziz Valley
Day 05
Ziz Valley
Fes - Ifrane - Cedar forest - Ziz valley.
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Merzouga
Day 06 · Day 07
Merzouga
Tour of Merzouga - Visit nomadic family in the middle of the desert and Sijilmassa · Merzouga - Todgha Gorges - Dades Valley.
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Rissani
Day 06
Rissani
Tour of Merzouga - Visit nomadic family in the middle of the desert and Sijilmassa
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Todgha Gorge
Day 07
Todgha Gorge
Merzouga - Todgha Gorges - Dades Valley.
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Dades Valley
Day 07
Dades Valley
Merzouga - Todgha Gorges - Dades Valley.
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Rose Valley
Day 08
Rose Valley
Dades Valley - Rose Valley - Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah - Marrakech
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Ait Ben Haddou
Day 08
Ait Ben Haddou
Dades Valley - Rose Valley - Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah - Marrakech
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Marrakech
Day 08 · Day 11
Marrakech
Dades Valley - Rose Valley - Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah - Marrakech · Transfer to the airport
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Essaouira
Day 10
Essaouira
Day trip to Essaouira (a city on the seaside)
Satellite imagery is from NASA EOSDIS GIBS. Stops are plotted from geographic coordinates on a full view of Morocco. The route line follows the documented journey order and is indicative rather than an exact driving trace.
Day 01Casablanca - Rabat
Leave Casablanca for Rabat, Morocco's capital on the Atlantic coast. Explore highlights such as the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the Oudayas Kasbah before settling into your accommodation in Rabat.
Day 02Rabat - Chefchaouen
After breakfast in We will visit Hassan Tower in Rabat then drive to Chefchaouen via the city of Knitra and the Rif Mountain, crossing via Wazzan and other Rif villages. We will be in Chefchaouen early afternoon.
Day 03Chefchaouen - Volubilis - Meknes - Fes
After your breakfast in the riad our authentic journey will start towards volubilis crossing
via wazan and other rif villages, in volubilis we will discover the roman ruins and learn about the archeological site of Moroccan history, after the visit of the ruins we will continue to Meknes city the 17 th century heritage where we will stop for lunch and hang around the historical huge walls of the medina, bab el mansour and enjoy a visit of moulay ismail s shrine.
after the visit of Meknes we will drive directly to Fes city where you will spend the night.
Day 04Tour of Fes with local guide to explore Fes Medina.
Explore Fes with a local guide, entering the UNESCO-listed medina through its historic gates. Walk the narrow lanes to traditional souks, Quranic schools, artisan workshops, the Nejjarine quarter, and viewpoints over the famous tanneries, with time to understand the city's living crafts and history.
Day 05Fes - Ifrane - Cedar forest - Ziz valley.
Travel south from Fes through Ifrane and the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas. Continue across the mountain plateau and descend toward the palm-filled Ziz Valley, stopping at panoramic viewpoints as the landscape gradually changes toward the Sahara.
Day 06Tour of Merzouga - Visit nomadic family in the middle of the desert and Sijilmassa
Circle the Erg Chebbi dunes to discover the villages and desert life around Merzouga. Visit a nomadic family, experience Gnawa music in Khamlia, and continue to Rissani to explore the market and the legacy of Sijilmassa, once an important caravan centre.
Day 07Merzouga - Todgha Gorges - Dades Valley.
We will rise early to see the spectacle of the sunrise over the dunes of the Sahara before making our way back by camels to the hotel for breakfast and a shower. We will drive through the Saghro Mountains we will take a short walk through Todgha Gorge before arriving at Dades Valley for dinner and accommodation
Day 08Dades Valley - Rose Valley - Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah - Marrakech
Follow the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs through the Valley of Roses and its oasis landscapes. Visit the fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou, then cross the High Atlas Mountains by the Tizi n'Tichka road to reach Marrakech.
Day 09Tour of Marrakech with local guide to explore Marrakech Medina.
Discover Marrakech with a local guide, visiting the medina's historic monuments, traditional souks, artisan quarters, and hidden courtyards. The route can include the Koutoubia area, Bahia Palace, and the lively atmosphere of Jemaa el-Fna before returning to your riad.
Day 10Day trip to Essaouira (a city on the seaside)
Travel from Marrakech to Essaouira on the Atlantic coast. Spend the day exploring the walled medina, fishing port, oceanfront ramparts, craft workshops, and relaxed cafes before returning to your riad in Marrakech.
Day 11Transfer to the airport
We will drive you to the airport and provide assistance.
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