Casablanca → Rabat → Fes → Chefchaouen → Sahara Desert → Marrakech
Our longest and most complete route — imperial cities, mountain passes, the blue lanes of Chefchaouen, a night in the Sahara, and Marrakech's medina, all in one shared circuit with enough days built in that no leg feels like a race against the clock.
Total driving distance is around 1,530 km over ten days, the most ground we cover on any single itinerary.
Group welcome in Casablanca with a stop at the Hassan II Mosque. Evening free on the seafront corniche. Overnight in Casablanca.
≈230 km total · about 3 hrs driving. Morning stop in Rabat (≈90 km/1 hr) for the Kasbah of the Udayas and Hassan Tower, then on to Meknes (≈140 km/2 hrs) for the night.
≈90 km total · about 1.5 hrs driving. Morning tour of Meknes' royal stables, a stop at the Roman ruins of Volubilis (≈30 km/30 min), then on to Fes (≈60 km/1 hr) for the night.
Full guided day through the Fes el-Bali medina — tanneries, souks, and the Bou Inania Madrasa. Overnight in Fes.
≈200 km · about 3.5 hrs driving. Scenic drive north through the Rif Mountains. Afternoon free to wander the blue medina, with an optional sunset hike to the Spanish Mosque viewpoint. Overnight in Chefchaouen.
≈350 km · about 5.5 hrs driving. Long but scenic drive south through the Middle Atlas cedar forests near Ifrane (look out for Barbary macaques) to the mountain gateway town of Midelt. Overnight in Midelt.
≈120 km · about 2 hrs driving. Short, dramatic drive down through the Ziz Valley gorge to Merzouga. Camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes for a night at the shared desert camp.
≈330 km · about 5 hrs driving. Optional sunrise over the dunes, then a scenic drive back across the Atlas via Tinghir and the Todra and Dades Gorges, arriving in Ouarzazate for the night.
≈210 km · about 3.5 hrs driving. Stop at the UNESCO-listed Ait Benhaddou kasbah before crossing the High Atlas to Marrakech, arriving with the evening free in the medina. Overnight in Marrakech.
Free morning before your group transfer to Marrakech airport or onward accommodation. Trip ends.
Nine nights, shared throughout. Expect the same style and price bracket as these real budget properties in each city.
A simple city hostel comparable to Aya House or Medina Guesthouse - Hostel — shared or twin rooms, from roughly €15–25/night.
A small, no-frills hotel near the medina, in the same bracket as Meknes' budget listings from around €14–20/night.
A budget medina hostel comparable to Moroccan Dream Hostel or Riad Verus — traditional courtyard house, shared or twin rooms.
A small blue-medina guesthouse similar to Bleu Home or Pension Soukia.
A simple mountain-gateway guesthouse — basic twin rooms, used as an overnight stop before the Ziz Valley descent.
A shared Berber-style camp comparable to Hostel La Palmeraie or Nómade Nest Hostel — dorm tents, shared bathrooms.
A budget guesthouse near the medina, similar to Le Petit Riad.
A medina riad comparable to Riad Jennah Rouge or Riad les Oliviers — dorm beds from around €15, near Jemaa el-Fnaa.
Private rooms are available on every night as a paid upgrade — let us know at booking, subject to availability.
Groups are capped at 16 travelers. Departures run every other Sunday year-round — this route sells out fastest in October–April, so book a few weeks ahead in peak season.
Prefer a shorter version focused on either the imperial cities or the desert and coast? See our 6-Day Imperial Cities Tour or 8-Day Desert & Coast Tour.
Booking terms: Send an enquiry first; we confirm the departure, final price, and payment instructions by email. No payment is taken through this website.
It's our longest route in total distance, but it's spread over ten days with full free days in Fes and rest built into the schedule — no day exceeds about 5.5 hours of driving.
Yes — let us know at booking if you'd like to join in Fes or Marrakech instead of Casablanca. Pricing is adjusted accordingly.
Yes, the €749 price is based on shared twin/dorm rooms throughout. A private room upgrade is available on request, subject to availability.
Desert nights get cold even in summer — bring a warm layer, plus sunscreen, a scarf or hat for wind and sun, and comfortable walking shoes.
Departures run on fixed dates regardless of group size — your trip runs even if only a few seats are booked.
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