Private guided tour · Morocco
12 Days — The Definitive Morocco
From the Atlantic coast to the Sahara dunes, through imperial cities, Roman ruins, mountain gorges and the windswept ramparts of Essaouira — the most complete private journey through Morocco.
12-Day Definitive Morocco Tour from Casablanca
Experience Morocco in its fullest expression with GoFez Travel's 12-Day Definitive Private Tour. This is our most comprehensive journey — from the Atlantic grandeur of Casablanca and the blue-walled Udayas Kasbah, through the ancient medinas of Fes and Marrakech, across the Sahara's golden dunes at Merzouga, into the dramatic Todra Gorge, and finally to the windswept ramparts of Essaouira. Every mile is guided by your private English-speaking driver, with expert local guides in Fes, Marrakech, Essaouira and Volubilis.
Trip Highlights
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Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca — the tallest minaret in the world, half-built over the Atlantic
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Rabat's Udayas Kasbah — blue-walled fortress, Andalusian garden and UNESCO World Heritage site
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Guided medina tour of Fes — ancient tanneries, Al-Qarawiyyin and the world's oldest university
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Volubilis Roman ruins — remarkably preserved mosaics and triumphal arch with a private guide
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Sahara camel trek at sunset and a magical night under the stars in a luxury desert camp
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Todra Gorge & Dades Valley — dramatic 300-metre canyons and the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs
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Aït Benhaddou — the legendary fortified ksar and UNESCO site, backdrop to countless films
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Essaouira — the Atlantic "City of Wind": ramparts, fishing port and free time on the beach
Your Route
A grand circuit of roughly 1,200 km from the Atlantic to the Sahara and back, through every landscape Morocco has to offer.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Casablanca
Welcome at Mohammed V Airport by your private driver. Visit the magnificent Hassan II Mosque, half-built over the Atlantic and one of the few mosques in Morocco open to non-Muslims. Settle into your hotel and enjoy a relaxed evening by the ocean.
Casablanca → Rabat → Fes
Depart for Rabat, Morocco's elegant capital. Explore the blue-walled Udayas Kasbah, the unfinished Hassan Tower, and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V. After lunch, continue to Fes through the fertile Saiss Plain. Arrive in Morocco's spiritual capital for your overnight.
The Ancient Medina of Fes
Full-day guided tour of Fes el-Bali with a local expert: the vivid Chouara Tanneries, Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque and the world's oldest university, the ornate Bou Inania Madrasa, and the bustling souks. Lunch in a traditional riad before free time to wander the world's largest car-free medieval city.
Fes → Volubilis → Meknes → Fes
Day trip to the remarkably preserved Roman ruins of Volubilis with a private guide, walking among ancient mosaics, temples and the triumphal arch. Continue to the holy hilltop town of Moulay Idriss, then explore Meknes — the "Versailles of Morocco" — with its grand Bab Mansour gate and Royal Stables. Return to Fes for the evening.
Fes → Erfoud
A scenic drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing Ifrane ("Little Switzerland"), the cedar forests of Azrou with Barbary macaques, and Midelt. Descend through the spectacular Ziz Valley with its endless palm groves before reaching Erfoud, the gateway to the Sahara.
Erfoud → Merzouga & Sahara Desert
Explore the fossil workshops of Erfoud before driving to Merzouga. In the late afternoon, mount your camel for a trek into the golden Erg Chebbi dunes. Watch the sunset paint the sands in shades of amber and rose, then enjoy a traditional Berber dinner and sleep under a canopy of stars in a luxury desert camp.
Merzouga → Todra Gorge → Dades Valley → Ouarzazate
Wake early for a breathtaking Sahara sunrise. After breakfast, depart via Erfoud and the dramatic Todra Gorge, where 300-metre cliffs tower above a crystal-clear river. Continue through the Dades Valley ("Road of a Thousand Kasbahs") and the Rose Valley before reaching Ouarzazate, Morocco's Hollywood.
Ouarzazate → Aït Benhaddou → Marrakech
Visit the iconic Aït Benhaddou ksar, a UNESCO World Heritage site and filming location for Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Cross the spectacular Tizi n'Tichka pass (2,260 m) through the High Atlas Mountains, watching the landscape shift from desert to alpine to ochre city as you descend into Marrakech.
Marrakech Guided Tour
Explore the "Pearl of the South" with a local expert: the soaring Koutoubia Mosque, the lavish Bahia Palace, the hidden Saadian Tombs, and the vibrant souks. Visit the serene Majorelle Garden before immersing yourself in the spectacle of Jemaa el-Fna square — storytellers, musicians and food stalls beneath the stars.
Marrakech → Essaouira
Drive to the Atlantic coast for a day in Essaouira, the "City of Wind". Explore the 18th-century ramparts, the blue-and-white medina (a UNESCO site), the bustling fishing port, and enjoy free time on the beach. Fresh seafood lunch overlooking the ocean before settling into your riad for a peaceful evening.
Essaouira → Marrakech
A leisurely morning in Essaouira: stroll the artisan workshops for thuya wood crafts, sip mint tea on the ramparts, or take a horseback ride along the endless beach. After lunch, return to Marrakech for your final evening — perhaps a traditional hammam or a farewell rooftop dinner overlooking the Koutoubia.
Marrakech → Casablanca Airport
Private transfer to Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca, timed around your return flight. Bid farewell to Morocco with a heart full of imperial memories, desert sunsets and Atlantic breezes. End of our services.
Tour Overview
- Day 1: Casablanca — arrival & Hassan II Mosque
- Day 2: Casablanca — Rabat — Fes
- Day 3: Fes — guided medina tour with local expert
- Day 4: Fes — Volubilis — Meknes — Fes
- Day 5: Fes — Middle Atlas — Erfoud
- Day 6: Erfoud — Merzouga — Sahara Desert camp
- Day 7: Merzouga — Todra Gorge — Dades — Ouarzazate
- Day 8: Ouarzazate — Aït Benhaddou — High Atlas — Marrakech
- Day 9: Marrakech — guided imperial city tour
- Day 10: Marrakech — Essaouira (Atlantic coast)
- Day 11: Essaouira — Marrakech
- Day 12: Marrakech — Casablanca Airport
Frequently Asked Questions
This 12-day itinerary is our most comprehensive, covering every major region of Morocco: the Atlantic coast (Casablanca, Essaouira), imperial cities (Rabat, Fes, Meknes, Marrakech), Roman ruins (Volubilis), the Sahara Desert (Merzouga), and the Atlas Mountains — with private expert guides in Fes, Marrakech, Essaouira and Volubilis.
Yes! Day 1 features a visit to Casablanca's iconic Hassan II Mosque, one of the world's largest and one of the few mosques in Morocco open to non-Muslims.
You will spend one magical night in a luxury desert camp at Merzouga (Day 6), including a sunset camel trek, traditional Berber dinner, and stargazing in the Erg Chebbi dunes.
The tour includes private local expert guides in Fes (6–7 hours), Marrakech (5 hours), Essaouira (3 hours), and Volubilis (1 hour), plus all monument entrance fees listed in the itinerary.
Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) offer the most pleasant temperatures across all regions — from the coast to the desert to the mountains. However, this tour operates year-round.