Morocco: Blue Cities & Sahara
Explore Morocco over 12 days at a relaxed pace, combining cultural visits, Sahara landscapes and mountain scenery. Enjoy private transport, local guides and selected luxury accommodation, with personal planning and support throughout.
We can adapt the route, stays and activities to your travel dates and interests, with personal support before and during your journey.
Moments to Look Forward To




For a route that also visits the Atlantic coast, compare our Morocco 13-day luxury private tour.
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Discover Chefchaouen, Fes, the Sahara and Marrakech in 12 days. Spend two nights in the Blue City, enjoy a desert camp night and visit Imlil in the Atlas Mountains, with 11 nights in selected hotels, riads and a camp.
- 1 night in Casablanca / Rabat
- 2 nights in Chefchaouen
- 2 nights in Fez
- 2 nights in the Merzouga desert
- 1 nights in Dades Valley or Ouarzazate
- 3 nights in Marrakech
Signature Experiences
- Explore Chefchaouen’s blue medina
- Discover Volubilis and Fes with local guides
- Enjoy a Sahara 4×4 outing, camel ride and desert camp night
- Visit Todra Gorge and spend a night in Dades Valley
- See Ait Ben Haddou on the road to Marrakech
- Explore Marrakech’s historic quarters and souks
- Visit Imlil in the Atlas Mountains with a local guide
- Enjoy Moroccan meals and private travel between each stop
Your Journey, Day by Day
Welcome to Morocco. Your driver meets you at Casablanca Airport for a private transfer to your hotel. Settle in and enjoy a relaxed start after your flight. If your arrival time and the visitor schedule allow, visit Hassan II Mosque with an authorised guide. Its Atlantic setting, carved decoration and detailed tilework introduce Moroccan craftsmanship. We confirm visit timing when planning your arrival day. A gentle coastal outing is another option. This sample journey starts in Casablanca; we can adapt the route for another arrival airport.
After breakfast, travel to Rabat, Morocco’s capital on the Atlantic coast. Visit Hassan Tower and the nearby Mohammed V Mausoleum, subject to local visiting arrangements, then explore the Oudaya Kasbah and its estuary views. We select the main stops to allow lunch and comfortable breaks. Continue into the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen. Settle into your accommodation and enjoy a relaxed evening around Outa el Hammam Square or the blue medina lanes.
Discover Chefchaouen with a local guide, then enjoy time to explore at your own pace. Walk through blue-painted lanes and small squares, learning about daily life and the town’s mountain setting. Pause around Outa el Hammam Square and the Ras el Ma area, with time for a café break and local crafts. Paths can include steps and slopes, so the walking route is adapted to your comfort. A second night here gives you a slower day between the longer road journeys.
Leave Chefchaouen after breakfast and travel to Volubilis. With your licensed guide, explore the Roman-era remains, including mosaic floors, former houses and public buildings. The open-air site has uneven paths and little shade, so comfortable shoes and sun protection are useful. Continue to Meknes for selected views of this imperial city and a lunch break before reaching Fes. The balance of visits follows opening arrangements and your pace.
Explore Fes with a licensed local guide, discovering the medina through its lanes, traditional workshops and historic buildings. Visit Bou Inania Madrasa when open, admire Nejjarine Square and its fountain, and learn about the city’s craft traditions. Your guide explains which religious sites can be entered and which are viewed from outside. A tannery viewpoint and the Mellah can be included according to your interests, with time for breaks and lunch. Shopping is optional.
Leave Fes early for a full day of changing landscapes. Travel through Ifrane and the Middle Atlas, pausing in cedar woodland when conditions allow. If Barbary macaques are visible, observe them quietly from a distance without feeding them. Continue toward Midelt for a lunch break, then follow the route past the Ziz Valley’s palm groves toward Merzouga. Settle into your hotel near Erg Chebbi for dinner and rest before tomorrow’s desert activities. We plan an early start to reach the desert before nightfall.
Discover the landscapes around Erg Chebbi on a private 4×4 excursion. A visit to Khamlia introduces local Gnaoua music, while other stops depend on conditions and your interests. Any visit with local families is arranged respectfully and depends on their availability. After your included lunch, prepare for the camp. Enjoy a camel ride when conditions allow, or choose a vehicle transfer instead. Settle into your selected camp for dinner and an evening in the desert. Sunset and stargazing depend on the weather; ATV and buggy outings are optional extras.
After breakfast, leave the dunes and travel toward Tinghir. Pause for views across the palm oasis before continuing into Todra Gorge, where high rock walls rise beside the river corridor. Enjoy a gentle walk when local conditions allow, with the length adapted to your pace. Allow time for lunch before continuing to Dades Valley. Settle into your accommodation and enjoy dinner after the road journey. Markets and artisan stops can be discussed according to your interests, with no compulsory shopping visits.
Travel through the valley landscapes toward Ouarzazate and Ait Ben Haddou. Explore the UNESCO-listed ksar, where earthen houses, defensive towers and narrow passages illustrate southern Morocco’s building traditions. Upper viewpoints involve uneven steps and uphill paths; a shorter visit is possible. After lunch, continue across the High Atlas through the Tizi n’Tichka pass to Marrakech. Additional film-studio or museum visits can be discussed as alternatives, allowing enough time for breaks on this long transfer day.
Discover Marrakech’s historic quarters with a licensed local guide. Explore Bahia Palace and the Saadian Tombs, subject to opening arrangements, to see decorated courtyards, tilework and carved details. View the Koutoubia Mosque from outside, then continue through the souks toward Jemaa el-Fna. Your guide adapts the walk around your interests and pace, with time for lunch and café breaks. Majorelle Garden and other additional visits can be arranged separately, with advance tickets where required.
Travel to Imlil in the High Atlas for mountain views and a guided walk through the village surroundings. Agree a route with your local guide around your fitness, interests and the day’s conditions. Paths may include uneven ground and uphill sections; a gentler outing is possible. Enjoy time for a local lunch, included in this itinerary, before returning to Marrakech. This excursion does not include a Mount Toubkal summit ascent. Bring comfortable walking shoes, water and a layer for cooler weather.
Your private journey ends with a transfer to Marrakech or Casablanca Airport, as agreed in your proposal. Collection is arranged around your flight time and the road journey. A Casablanca departure requires a longer transfer from Marrakech, so we plan the timing carefully when confirming your flights. If time allows, enjoy a relaxed breakfast or a final stroll before leaving.
Inclusions & Optional Experiences
Included in Your Private Tour
- Personal itinerary planning and 24/7 support during your journey
- Private vehicle and professional driver for the agreed route, including arrival and departure airport transfers
- 11 nights in selected hotels, riads and a Sahara desert camp
- 11 breakfasts, subject to early departure arrangements
- 3 dinners: Merzouga hotel, Sahara camp and Dades Valley
- 2 lunches: Sahara excursion and Imlil excursion
- Licensed local guides in Chefchaouen, Fes, Volubilis and Marrakech for the agreed sightseeing
- Entrance fees for visits listed in your confirmed itinerary and applicable local taxes
- Camel ride, with a vehicle transfer alternative if preferred
- Sahara 4×4 excursion
- Local walking guide for the Imlil excursion, with walking adapted to your ability and conditions
- Water and snacks during road travel
- Luxury Package: 4-star to basic 5-star hotels or similar riads. Premium Luxury: handpicked 5-star hotels and boutique riads, with lunches. VIP All-Inclusive: top selected properties and all meals. Your proposal confirms the exact properties, camp, room types and meal plan.
Not Included / Confirm Separately
- International flights and travel insurance
- Alcoholic drinks, tips, shopping and personal purchases
- Meals and drinks not listed in your confirmed proposal
- Optional ATV or buggy outings, hot-air balloon rides and airport fast-track unless confirmed in your proposal
- Additional visits, alternative routes and services outside your agreed itinerary
Frequently Asked Questions:
Yes, Morocco is generally safe for travelers. It is one of the most visited destinations in the world, known for its rich history and welcoming people. However, it’s always wise to stay aware, especially in crowded areas. The country is celebrated for its tradition of tolerance and coexistence.
If you are considering highlights like Marrakech, Fes, the Sahara Desert, and the blue city of Chefchaouen, the best time to visit Morocco is during spring (March to May) and fall (September to November) when the weather is mild. If you plan to visit in summer (June to August), consider the coastal cities like Agadir, Tangier, and Essaouira
Morocco is a large country with many attractions for everyone. To cover the highlights of Morocco, at least 10 days are required, but ideally, 14 to 15 days are recommended. For a short escape of less than one week, it’s best to focus on one or two places and engage in activities around those areas.
Yes, all our tours are fully customizable. These itineraries are built on our local expertise. However, since it’s a private tour, you can always add or skip places to create a crafted itinerary that suits your preferences.
After you send your inquiry, one of our Morocco destination experts will respond to all your questions about the itinerary and accommodations in your chosen package. Once we confirm all the details and pricing, we will ask for a 30% deposit to secure your reservations and start booking the hotels.
The deposit is non-refundable. However, if an emergency requires you to cancel your trip, you can postpone your travel plans and use the deposit for any future trip with us to any destination.
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