12 days and 11 nights · Casablanca to Marrakech
Family Private Tour of Morocco: 12 Day Private Tour
From US$2,110 per person
Overview · Route map · At a glance · Day by day · What’s included · Prices
Overview
About this 12 day journey
Picture a land where cobalt blue alleys wind through mountain villages, golden Sahara dunes shimmer under endless stars, and ancient medinas pulse with life. Over twelve days, Morocco sweeps your family into its story, a mix of culture, history, and landscape.
You begin in Casablanca, marveling at the oceanfront Hassan II Mosque, then unwind in Rabat’s historic heart. You lose yourselves in Chefchaouen’s blue maze, the Roman ruins at Volubilis, and Fez’s medieval magic. You cross the Sahara on camelback, sleep under desert skies, explore rose hued valleys and cinematic kasbahs, and finish in Marrakech among palaces, gardens, and busy souks.
This journey is more than sights. It is mint tea on sunlit terraces, laughter around Berber campfires, and moments that bring your family closer. Bienvenue au Maroc, and let the adventure begin.
Highlights
Two nights in Chefchaouen
Time to photograph the shades of blue, visit the Ras el Maa waterfall, and climb to the Spanish Mosque.
A family dinner in Fez
A traditional Moroccan house, sweet mint tea, and local delicacies.
The Road of a Thousand Kasbahs
Todra Gorge, the Dades Valley, Ait Benhaddou, and the Tizi n’Tichka Pass.
Volubilis and Moulay Idriss
Roman columns and mosaics, then lunch in a holy town on twin hills.
Two nights in the Sahara
Camel rides, Gnawa music in Khamlia, fossil fields, nomad visits, and a second night of stars.
Three nights in Marrakech
Bahia Palace, Ben Youssef Madrasa, Majorelle Garden, Jemaa el Fna, and a free day to choose.
Route map
Where this journey takes you
Duration12 days and 11 nights, fully private for your family
Start and EndCasablanca airport on Day 1, and Marrakech on Day 12
StyleCharming hotels and riads, a luxury desert camp, and a Berber guesthouse
NightsRabat 1, Chefchaouen 2, Fez 2, Sahara camp 2, Dades Valley 1, Marrakech 3
Travel PaceRelaxed. Free days in Chefchaouen, the Sahara, and Marrakech
Route
Casablanca · Rabat · Chefchaouen · Volubilis · Moulay Idriss · Fez · Merzouga · Khamlia · Todra Gorge · Dades Valley · Ait Benhaddou · Tizi n’Tichka · Marrakech
Itinerary at a glance
Your trip in brief
| Day | Where you go | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival in Casablanca and the Road to Rabat | Hotel in Rabat |
| Day 2 | Into the Rif Mountains | Riad in Chefchaouen |
| Day 3 | Soaking in the Blue Pearl | Riad in Chefchaouen |
| Day 4 | Roman Ruins, a Holy Town, and Fez | Riad in Fez |
| Day 5 | The Timeless Wonders of Fez | Riad in Fez |
| Day 6 | Fez to the Sahara | Luxury desert camp |
| Day 7 | Desert Daydreams | Luxury desert camp |
| Day 8 | Todra Gorge and the Dades Valley | Guesthouse in the Dades Valley |
| Day 9 | Ait Benhaddou and Over the Atlas to Marrakech | Riad in Marrakech |
| Day 10 | Magical Marrakech | Riad in Marrakech |
| Day 11 | A Day of Choice | Riad in Marrakech |
| Day 12 | Departure from Marrakech | Departure |
Full itinerary
Day by day
Day 1
Arrival in Casablanca and the Road to Rabat
Casablanca to Rabat
You touch down in Casablanca and are greeted by the warmth of Moroccan hospitality and your private Uniquely Morocco guide. Before leaving the city, you stop for a dramatic introduction to Moroccan architecture at the Hassan II Mosque, an icon of Casablanca and one of the largest mosques in the world, with its towering minaret beside the Atlantic.
You then travel up the coast to the capital, Rabat. Enjoy an afternoon stroll through the Kasbah of the Udayas, marvel at the Hassan Tower, and soak in the history at Chellah before settling into your charming hotel. Let the rhythm of Morocco begin.
Overnight: Hotel in Rabat
Day 2
Into the Rif Mountains
Rabat to Chefchaouen
After breakfast you journey inland toward the picturesque Rif Mountains and the famed Chefchaouen, Morocco’s ethereal Blue City. As you climb into the mountains, your first glimpse of the blue washed walls set against a rugged backdrop feels like stepping into a dream.
Arrive in the afternoon, wander the medina’s quiet alleys, and sip mint tea on a rooftop terrace as the sun dips behind the peaks. Tonight your riad offers the perfect retreat, cozy, colorful, and uniquely Moroccan.
Overnight: Riad in Chefchaouen
Day 3
Soaking in the Blue Pearl
Chefchaouen
Today you explore Chefchaouen at your own pace. Photograph the endless shades of blue, visit the Ras el Maa waterfall, and browse for handwoven blankets or painted pottery in the souks.
For the active members of the family, a short hike to the Spanish Mosque rewards you with panoramic views. In the evening, return to the medina for a relaxed meal and time to reflect on the quiet magic of this mountain gem.
Overnight: Riad in Chefchaouen
Day 4
Roman Ruins, a Holy Town, and Fez
Chefchaouen to Volubilis to Moulay Idriss to Fez
History calls as you journey south to Fez, with two memorable stops along the way. First you walk among the Roman ruins of Volubilis, where crumbling columns, intricate mosaics, and olive trees tell stories of a once thriving city on the edge of the empire.
Then you continue to Moulay Idriss Zerhoun, a whitewashed town perched on twin hills and sacred as the resting place of Morocco’s first Islamic ruler. You enjoy lunch in this spiritual town before heading on to Fez, where your arrival feels like entering a living museum, and settle into a riad that is your home for two nights.
Overnight: Riad in Fez
Day 5
The Timeless Wonders of Fez
Fez
With a local guide, you step into the soul of Morocco. Visit the Al Qarawiyyin University, marvel at the mosaic beauty of the Medersa Bou Inania, and witness the lively traditions of the Chouara Tannery.
Explore the artisan quarters, spice markets, and daily life within the Fes el Bali medina, one of the most complex and authentic in the Arab world. The day ends with a family dinner in a traditional Moroccan house, with sweet mint tea and local delicacies.
Overnight: Riad in Fez
Day 6
Fez to the Sahara
Fez to the Middle Atlas to Merzouga
Today is a visual feast as you leave Fez and journey south through the Middle Atlas Mountains, cedar forests, and date palm oases. Watch the landscape transform as you approach the dunes of Erg Chebbi.
You arrive in time for a camel ride into the golden Sahara, where your luxury desert camp awaits. Dine under a canopy of stars and enjoy the rhythm of Berber drums around the campfire, a moment that lives on in family lore.
Overnight: Luxury desert camp
Day 7
Desert Daydreams
Merzouga and the Sahara
Greet the sunrise in peace and wonder. After breakfast, the day is open for desert adventures. Visit Khamlia village for Gnawa music, explore the fossil fields, or visit nomad families who still call the Sahara home.
Or simply enjoy the silence of the sand. Evening returns with the sunset over the dunes and another night beneath a blanket of stars.
Overnight: Luxury desert camp
Day 8
Todra Gorge and the Dades Valley
Merzouga to Todra Gorge to Dades Valley
You leave the dunes and head toward the gorges of the south. Your first stop is Todra Gorge, where sheer rock walls rise dramatically above a lush oasis.
Then you wind into the Dades Valley, filled with ancient kasbahs, dramatic rock formations, and rose colored villages. Enjoy dinner and a warm Berber welcome in your cozy valley retreat.
Overnight: Guesthouse in the Dades Valley
Day 9
Ait Benhaddou and Over the Atlas to Marrakech
Dades Valley to Ait Benhaddou to Marrakech
After breakfast you continue along the famous Road of a Thousand Kasbahs. At midday you reach Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO protected ksar and cinematic legend that you may recognize from Gladiator or Game of Thrones.
From there you climb the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, with its twists, views, and Berber villages, and descend into the vivid chaos and charm of Marrakech. Check in to your riad and let the city’s pulse carry you in.
Overnight: Riad in Marrakech
Day 10
Magical Marrakech
Marrakech
Today you dive into the heart of Marrakech. Explore the royal Bahia Palace, admire the tilework of the Ben Youssef Madrasa, and breathe in the colors of the Majorelle Garden.
By afternoon you wind through the busy souks before arriving at Jemaa el Fna, where storytellers, musicians, and sizzling street food make a spectacle. It is a day when every moment is a photograph and every sound a memory.
Overnight: Riad in Marrakech
Day 11
A Day of Choice
Marrakech
Your final full day in Morocco is yours to shape. Perhaps a relaxing hammam, a Moroccan cooking class, or one last treasure hunt in the souks.
Take this time to unwind and celebrate. Tonight, toast to the adventure you have shared as a family, from mountaintops to minarets and desert sands to imperial cities.
Overnight: Riad in Marrakech
Day 12
Departure from Marrakech
Marrakech
After an early breakfast and warm goodbyes, you are transferred to Marrakech Menara Airport for your flight home. As you board, Morocco stays with you, in the spices on your clothes, the songs in your ears, and the laughter shared along the way.
What’s included
Inclusions and exclusions
Included
- Private, air conditioned vehicle (4×4 or comfortable minivan) with a professional English speaking driver guide throughout
- 11 nights in handpicked riads and hotels with en suite bathrooms, including a luxury desert camp with a private tent and proper bedding
- Daily breakfast, a family dinner in Fez, and dinners at the desert camp and in the Dades Valley
- Licensed local city guides where a guided visit is described
- All entrance fees to the monuments and sites mentioned in the itinerary
- Camel trek in the Erg Chebbi dunes (one camel per person)
- All fuel, tolls, parking fees, and applicable taxes
- Bottled water in the vehicle, and 24 hour support during your trip
Not included
- International airfare
- Travel insurance (highly recommended)
- Lunches and dinners not listed in the itinerary
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Gratuities for guides and drivers, at your discretion
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
Prices
Family Private Tour of Morocco prices
Every tour is private, so the price per person depends on how many of you travel together and the accommodation level you choose: Affordable Comfort (3 star hotels and riads), Classic Comfort (4 star riads), Affordable Luxury (4 and 5 star riads) or Deluxe Luxury (5 star riads). Prices are per person for the whole 12 day tour, based on two people sharing a room.
| Group size | Affordable Comfort | Classic Comfort | Affordable Luxury | Deluxe Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 traveler (own room) | US$8,270 | US$9,150 | US$10,250 | US$12,450 |
| 2 travelers | US$4,310 | US$4,750 | US$5,300 | US$6,400 |
| 3 travelers | US$3,210 | US$3,650 | US$4,200 | US$5,300 |
| 4 travelers | US$2,660 | US$3,100 | US$3,650 | US$4,750 |
| 5 travelers | US$2,330 | US$2,770 | US$3,320 | US$4,420 |
| 6 travelers | US$2,110 | US$2,550 | US$3,100 | US$4,200 |
| Single room supplement, whole tour | Affordable Comfort | Classic Comfort | Affordable Luxury | Deluxe Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per single room | US$660 | US$1,100 | US$1,650 | US$2,750 |
Included: 11 nights with breakfast, your private vehicle with fuel, tolls and parking, your licensed guide for every day of the tour, entrance fees to the sites on the itinerary, 3 dinners in the places where you stay outside the cities. For groups larger than 6 travelers, ask me for the exact price. A 10% supplement applies to dates between 20 December and 5 January. How my prices work.
Good to know
Before you book
Customization
This itinerary is private and flexible. If you wish to add a night, skip a stop, or change the pace, I will shape the journey around you.
Traveling with children
Tell me the ages of your travelers. I adapt the pace, choose child friendly restaurants, and can add extra rest stops.
Pickup and drop off
Pickup on Day 1 is from Casablanca airport. Drop off on Day 12 is at Marrakech Menara Airport.
Booking and cancellation
A 50% deposit confirms your booking and the balance is due 60 days before the tour starts. Cancellation refunds are 100% for 30 or more days before departure, 50% for 15 to 29 days, 25% for 7 to 14 days, and none under 7 days.
What travelers say
Rated 4.9 on TripAdvisor
Guest reviews written since 2012. Read the reviews on TripAdvisor.
“Hassan has a contagious passion for Morocco… I felt safe and taken care of.”
Viator, 5 day desert trip, 2018
“Hassan quickly became more like a brother to us than a guide.”
michalotte02, tourHQ, 2023
“Hassan is an excellent and cautious driver, and each place we visited, the locals knew him.”
Kerry, tourHQ, 2023
Before you go
Read before you travel
- Fez to Merzouga: 2 or 3 Days, the Route, and Merzouga or Zagora
- Is Morocco Safe? An Honest Answer for First Time Visitors
- Do You Need a Guide in the Fez Medina?
For visas, money, transport and seasons, see the full Morocco Travel Guide or browse the travel blog.
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