10-Day Tour from Rabat on the Grand Circuit of Morocco
Private Tour

10-Day Tour from Rabat on the Grand Circuit of Morocco

The grand circuit of the kingdom

(66 reviews)
10 Days/ 9 Nights
Private Tour
StartRabat
EndMarrakech
DeparturesDaily

Overview

The most complete itinerary departing from Rabat. Ten days to travel the country from north to south with time in every city, two nights in the Sahara and the Atlantic coast at the end, without covering the same road twice.

Tour type

Private, just for your group

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish, French

Starting point

Your hotel, riad or airport in Rabat

Ending point

Marrakech

Duration

10 Days / 9 Nights

Availability

All year round, with daily departures

Detailed itinerary

Day1Rabat – Guided tour

Welcome in Rabat and a visit of the Kasbah of the Udayas, the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the Chellah necropolis. Dinner and overnight in the capital.

Day2Rabat – Chefchaouen

Crossing of the Rif mountains to Chefchaouen, the blue city. Late afternoon in the medina and sunset at the Spanish mosque. Dinner and overnight.

Day3Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes

Free morning in the blue medina. In the afternoon, Volubilis and imperial Meknes before arriving in Fes. Dinner and overnight.

Day4Fes – Guided tour

A full day with a local guide through the medina of Fes el-Bali: madrasas, the Chouara tanneries, souks and craft workshops. Overnight in Fes.

Day5Fes – Ifrane – Midelt – Merzouga

The Middle Atlas via Ifrane and Azrou, lunch in Midelt and descent of the Ziz Valley. Arrival in Merzouga, camel ride at sunset and a night at the camp.

Day6Merzouga – Day in the desert

Sunrise over the dunes and a day in the desert by 4x4: nomad families, Dayet Srji lake and the village of Khamlia. Second night at a camp in the dunes.

Day7Merzouga – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley

Return via Rissani and Tinejdad to the Todra Gorge, with a walk beside the river, and on to the Dades Valley. Dinner and overnight.

Day8Dades – Skoura – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou

The Valley of the Roses and the Skoura palm grove in the morning. Ouarzazate, the Taourirt Kasbah and the film studios in the afternoon. Late afternoon in Ait Ben Haddou. Dinner and overnight.

Day9Ait Ben Haddou – High Atlas – Marrakech

Visit of the ksar at dawn and crossing of the High Atlas over the Tizi n’Tichka. Arrival in Marrakech and a guided visit of the medina: the Koutoubia, the Bahia, Majorelle and the souks. Overnight.

Day10Marrakech – Essaouira – Marrakech

Excursion to Essaouira, on the Atlantic coast, with a stop at an argan cooperative. Free time on the ramparts, at the harbour and in the medina. Return to Marrakech. End of our services.

What's included

  • Transport: private air-conditioned vehicle for the whole route
  • Driver/Guide: English-speaking professional throughout the tour
  • Accommodation: hotels, riads and one night at a desert camp
  • Meals: all breakfasts and the dinners listed in the itinerary
  • Experiences: camel ride in the desert for sunset and sunrise
  • All local fees and taxes

What's not included

  • International flights to and from Morocco
  • Alcoholic drinks with meals
  • Lunches on travelling days
  • Tips for guides and drivers
  • Personal expenses and travel insurance
  • Entrance fees to monuments not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Anything not specifically listed as included.

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Route map

Rabat → Chefchaouen → Fès → Merzouga → Gorges du Todra → Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → Marrakech → Essaouira → Marrakech

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Frequently asked questions

Is a 10-Day Tour from Rabat on the Grand Circuit of Morocco worth it?

Yes. It is the most practical way to make the most of your time departing from here, with no connecting journeys and an itinerary built just for your group.

What should I pack for a 10-Day Tour from Rabat on the Grand Circuit of Morocco?

We recommend comfortable clothing, a warm jacket for the cold desert nights, sunscreen, sunglasses and a camera to capture the landscapes of the kasbah route.

Is the tour private?

Yes. All our itineraries are private: you travel only with your own group, with a dedicated driver-guide and vehicle, and you can adjust timings and stops along the way.

Reviews from our travellers

5,0

Excellent

Based on 66 reviews

Tripadvisor
“Incredible experience! Everything was perfect — the guides, the hotels, the desert. They went beyond all our expectations.”
Juliana & RicardoSão Paulo, Brazil
“Flawless service in our own language and always reachable on WhatsApp. I highly recommend Agencia Marrocos Tours!”
Camila FerreiraRio de Janeiro, Brazil
“Best trip of our lives! Morocco is magical and Moroccan hospitality is one of a kind.”
André & FamilyBelo Horizonte, Brazil

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