11-Day Morocco Tour — North, Sahara & South
Eleven days adds the blue city and a slower pace to the grand circuit — cities, mountains, the Sahara and the kasbah valleys without rushing.
Introduction
The 11-day Morocco tour sits between the busy week-long trips and the full two-week circuit. It gives you the blue city of Chefchaouen, real time in Fes and Marrakech, a night in the Sahara at our desert camp, and the gorges and kasbahs in between — all at a pace that lets you enjoy each place. It is private throughout and can begin in Casablanca, Fes or Marrakech.
Overview
The 11-day Morocco tour is for travellers who want to see the country properly — the imperial cities, the blue town of Chefchaouen, the Sahara at Merzouga, the gorges and the Atlas — without the back-to-back driving of a shorter trip. It can start in Casablanca, Fes or Marrakech and is fully private, with a night in our luxury desert camp.
Why choose this tour
- Chefchaouen included — the blue city most short tours skip.
- Unrushed — multiple nights in the main cities.
- Our own desert camp at Erg Chebbi.
- Private and tailored to your dates and start city.
Highlights
- Chefchaouen, the blue city of the Rif
- Fes and Marrakech, the great imperial cities
- The Sahara dunes at Merzouga with a luxury camp
- Dades and Todra gorges
- Ait Ben Haddou (UNESCO) and the Atlas
- A relaxed, unhurried pace
Itinerary
Day 1Day 1–2: Casablanca / Rabat → Chefchaouen
Arrive, see the Hassan II Mosque, then north via Rabat to the blue town of Chefchaouen. 2 nights north.
Day 2Day 3–4: Chefchaouen → Fes
Morning in the blue medina, then to Fes for a full day in its old city. 2 nights Fes.
Day 3Day 5: Fes → Ifrane → Midelt → Merzouga → camel trek → camp
South through the Middle Atlas and the Ziz Valley to Merzouga and a sunset camel trek to our luxury camp. Overnight camp.
Day 4Day 6: Merzouga → Todra → Dades
Sunrise, then the Todra and Dades gorges and the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs. Overnight Dades.
Day 5Day 7: Dades → Ait Ben Haddou → Marrakech
Roses valley, Ait Ben Haddou and over the Tizi n'Tichka to Marrakech. Overnight Marrakech.
Day 6Day 8–10: Marrakech & around
The medina, souks and palaces, plus free time or a day in the Agafay desert or the Atlas valleys. 3 nights Marrakech.
Day 7Day 11: Marrakech → departure
Free time and airport transfer. Breakfast included.
Tour route map
Accommodation
You sleep in comfortable hotels and riads on the route and one night in our own private luxury camp at Erg Chebbi — an en-suite tent with a real bed, hot shower and blankets. Family and honeymoon tents are available. See the luxury camp page.
Transport
Transport is by private air-conditioned 4x4 or minivan with fuel and an English-speaking driver-guide throughout, at a relaxed pace with stops for photos, tea and breaks.
Pick-up & meeting point
We collect you from your hotel, riad or the airport, with times confirmed by WhatsApp the evening before. Airport transfers are included on the longer tours.
Included & not included
- ✓Private vehicle with fuel and driver-guide
- ✓All airport transfers
- ✓10 nights: hotels/riads + 1 luxury desert camp
- ✓Sunset and sunrise camel trek
- ✓Daily breakfast + half board at the camp
- ✓English-speaking driver
- ✓Bottled water
- ✗Most lunches and dinners
- ✗City guides and monument fees
- ✗Tips
- ✗Travel insurance
Pricing
Per person for the private tour; can start in Casablanca, Fes or Marrakech.
| Group size | Price per person | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 2 people | €1280 | Private tour |
| 3–4 people | €1020 | Private tour |
| 5+ people | €850 | Private tour |
Best time to travel
These tours run all year. Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are the most comfortable. Desert nights are cold in winter; July–August are hot at midday, so we keep the camel trek to sunrise and sunset. See our best time guide.
What to pack
Bring light layers and a warm jacket for cold desert nights, a scarf, closed shoes, sun protection, a refillable bottle, a head-torch and a power bank. Full list: Morocco packing list.
Travel tips
What to expect: real driving distances on good but winding roads. Tips: carry small dirham notes for lunches, entry fees and tips, and keep onward flights to the evening of the final day or later.
How booking works
Tell us your dates, group size and starting city by the enquiry form or WhatsApp and you hear back personally, usually within a few hours, with a clear all-in price. A small deposit holds your dates and you pay the balance on arrival, so you never prepay in full. Free cancellation up to 7 days before departure, and we confirm your pickup by WhatsApp the night before.
Booking direct with our Berber family
Hotel Les Roches is our own — we were born at the foot of the Erg Chebbi dunes and have run it since 2004. You deal with the same family that owns the hotel, runs the desert camp and leads the camels, so there is no agency markup, nothing is subcontracted, and the price you are quoted is the price you pay.
What a night at our camp is like
After the sunset camel trek you reach our private camp as the sky turns from gold to deep blue. The tents are proper rooms — a real bed with warm blankets and an en-suite hot shower — and dinner is a home-cooked tagine under the stars, followed by Berber drums around the fire. With no light for a hundred kilometres the Milky Way is astonishing, and you wake early to climb a dune for sunrise.
What our guests say
★★★★★
Hassan and the hosts made me feel at home. The food was like a culinary journey and the location against the Sahara dunes was stunning. Watching the sunset over the dunes was a magical moment.
Joel Harris · Google · 2025
★★★★★
A great experience at Auberge Les Roches and their camp. The camel desert ride and camping experience was amazing. Special mention for their food and the friendliness of the guys at the camp.
Carlos Sousa · Google · 2024
★★★★★
We travelled all over Morocco and liked Auberge Les Roches especially. They arranged an awesome overnight camel tour, and the camp was deluxe with its own shower, hot water and toilet. The best people.
Ilya · Google · 2023
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LuxuryFrequently asked questions
How is the 11-day different from the 9-day?
It adds Chefchaouen and an extra day or two in Marrakech, so the north and the city time are far less rushed.
Can it start in Casablanca?
Yes — Casablanca, Fes or Marrakech, to match your flights.
Is the desert camp included?
Yes — a night in our private luxury camp with a camel trek.
Can we add the coast?
Yes — with a few more days; see our 15-day tour.
How far is Merzouga from Marrakech, and how long is the drive?
It's about 560 km and 8–9 hours over the Tizi n'Tichka pass, which is why the journey is spread over 2–3 days with stops at Aït Ben Haddou, the gorges and the Ziz Valley rather than driven in one go.
How comfortable is the desert camp?
Very — our private luxury camp at Erg Chebbi has en-suite tents with real beds, hot showers, private bathrooms, rugs and plenty of blankets for the cool desert night, plus a Berber dinner under the stars.
Are your tours private or shared?
Every tour is private by default — your own vehicle, driver-guide and flexible pace. Shared group departures are offered only on the Marrakech–Merzouga–Marrakech and Marrakech–Merzouga–Fes routes.
Is the tour suitable for families and older travellers?
Yes. The pace is gentle, the camel ride is optional (we can drive you to camp by 4x4 instead), and we adapt for children and any mobility needs — just tell us when you book.
When is the best time of year to travel?
Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are the most comfortable, with warm days and cool nights. Winter nights are cold and summer is hot at midday, so we run camel treks at sunrise and sunset.
Have a question before you book?
Message the team directly — we usually reply within a couple of hours.
⚡ Spring & autumn dates fill fast — book ahead. · ✓ Free cancellation up to 48h before arrival.