9-Day Private Morocco Tour: Imperial Cities & Sahara in Casablanca → Fes → Sahara → Marrakech — Private experience

Multi-Day · Casablanca → Fes → Sahara → Marrakech

9-Day Private Morocco Tour: Imperial Cities & Sahara

An imperial-cities and Sahara circuit with a private road vehicle and a named accommodation plan.

Instant confirmation after verified card payment
Short-notice pricing: +10% within 7 days; +20% within 72 hours. Only one timing surcharge applies. Minimum notice: 48 hours.

Duration9 days / 8 nightsGroup1–30 guestsLanguagesEnglish

The experience

A private journey, thoughtfully arranged

Link Casablanca, Rabat and Fes with the Sahara and Marrakech in a nine-day private road journey. City guiding days provide time to understand the medinas; two desert-region nights separate the long approach from the camp experience. The return west follows the Todra/Dades corridor and Ait Benhaddou before Marrakech.

This is a private journey with accommodation and meals optional. Select the 8-night 4–5-star accommodation add-on for breakfast-only stays: USD 300 per double room per night for two sharing, plus USD 200 per single room per night. With the default allocation, four guests pay USD 600 nightly and five pay USD 800 nightly. Choose double or twin beds and additional single rooms in checkout; each single costs USD 200 nightly. Lunch costs USD 30 per guest per selected meal; dinner USD 60. Named properties and the desert overnight arrangement are confirmed by MLV; no specific property or exclusive camp is implied.

Highlights

What makes it memorable

  • ◇Day 1 · Casablanca arrival
  • ◇Day 2 · Rabat and onward to Fes
  • ◇Day 3 · Guided Fes
  • ◇Day 4 · Middle Atlas to desert edge
  • ◇Day 5 · Desert surroundings and camp
  • ◇Day 6 · Todra and Dades
  • ◇Day 7 · Ait Benhaddou to Marrakech
  • ◇Day 8 · Guided Marrakech
  • ◇Day 9 · Departure

Gallery

A glimpse of the journey

Itinerary

How your experience unfolds

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Day 1

Day 1 · Casablanca arrival

Meet your driver at the airport terminal or Casablanca city address arranged for your arrival, then transfer to your agreed destination and review the journey ahead. Sightseeing on arrival depends on your flight time; a late arrival is reserved for the transfer and settling in. Hotels are optional add-ons, with the property and room arrangement confirmed separately.

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Day 2

Day 2 · Rabat and onward to Fes

Travel from Casablanca through the agreed Rabat stops towards Fes, allowing realistic time for the intercity drive. Explore permitted public areas around the capital's principal landmarks according to access and pace. Add a detour such as Volubilis only if expressly included in the accepted route; it should not be assumed on an already full transfer day. Meals and unlisted admissions are separate.

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Day 3

Day 3 · Guided Fes

Spend the day with the listed local guide in Fes, combining medina orientation, public craft streets and the historic visits accepted for your booking. Religious interiors and private workshops are not automatically accessible. Agree the walking pace and lunch break with the guide; personal purchases, meals and entry fees follow the package's stated inclusions rather than being presumed covered.

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Day 4

Day 4 · Middle Atlas to desert edge

Leave Fes for a substantial road day through the Middle Atlas and towards the Merzouga desert edge. Use safe viewpoints and comfort stops that fit conditions and arrival time. The driver prioritises a practical route rather than guaranteeing wildlife sightings or every roadside attraction. Finish at the agreed overnight location, supplied only if you selected accommodation.

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Day 5

Day 5 · Desert surroundings and camp

Spend today in the desert surroundings with the activities listed in your itinerary. Weather may change the order or timing. Your confirmation explains how you reach the camp and whether a camel ride or another local excursion is included. Camp or hotel accommodation is optional and includes breakfast only; add dinner separately if you would like it included.

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Day 6

Day 6 · Todra and Dades

Travel from the desert edge through the Todra area towards the Dades region, with time for the agreed public gorge and landscape stops. Paths and roadside viewpoints depend on safe access, and the day remains primarily a road journey. Overnight lodging and meals follow your selected add-ons; a private-home visit or unlisted guided hike is not included by implication.

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Day 7

Day 7 · Ait Benhaddou to Marrakech

Continue towards Ait Benhaddou and cross the High Atlas to Marrakech. Discuss the public walking visit and any separately paid admissions before leaving the vehicle. The route includes substantial mountain driving, so allow for weather, road conditions and practical breaks. Arrive at the agreed Marrakech city access point rather than promising vehicle entry into a pedestrian riad.

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Day 8

Day 8 · Guided Marrakech

Explore Marrakech with the listed local guiding, choosing the agreed medina and public heritage route around opening hours and the party's walking pace. Timed gardens, palaces and other paid attractions require the admissions expressly included or separately arranged. Leave space for a meal and questions without making shopping compulsory or promising access to every landmark.

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Day 9

Day 9 · Departure

Finish the journey with the departure transfer expressly arranged from Marrakech for your flight or onward location. Confirm the date, airport, terminal and pickup time before the final day. A different departure city requires a separate route assessment. The nine-day itinerary spans eight potential overnight stays; selected accommodation includes breakfast only, with lunch and dinner separate.

Practical details

Included and excluded

Included

  • ✓ Private route vehicle and driver
  • ✓ Agreed city guides and listed admissions

Not included

  • — International flights
  • — Unconfirmed holiday supplements
  • — Accommodation and breakfast unless the optional 8-night accommodation add-on is selected
  • — Lunches and dinners unless the corresponding optional meal add-on is selected

Before you travel

Meeting and important information

Meeting point
Confirmed Casablanca airport or city arrival point
Pickup
Casablanca start and Marrakech finish. Flight numbers, arrival times and departure airport must be accepted before final routing.
Important
Named stays and room allocation are arranged by MLV when the accommodation add-on is selected. Long road days and uneven sightseeing surfaces. No guaranteed hotel, camel activity or private camp from generic images.

Instant confirmation follows verified card payment. Minimum advance notice: 48 hours. Short-notice pricing adds 10% when booking within 7 days, or 20% within 72 hours; only the closest tier applies to the experience and selected extras. The final total is shown before payment. The published MLV cancellation and refund policy applies.



Vehicle options: standard Mercedes Vito for up to 5 passengers and 8 large suitcases. Parties of 6–16, 17–20 or 21–30 passengers receive the appropriate larger vehicle at an additional USD 200 per service day, charged once per party, plus the listed extra-person prices. This journey has 9 service days. An optional luxury vehicle upgrade for 1–5 guests costs USD 100 per day; exact model is arranged by MLV. Larger-vehicle luggage allocation is agreed with MLV.

Guest pricing: the base private-booking rate includes 2 guests. Additional adults cost $1,350.00 each and additional children cost $1,350.00 each for the complete experience. Maximum party: 30 guests. The checkout total includes any applicable vehicle supplement and short-notice surcharge before payment.

Optional enhancements

Make it your own

4–5-star accommodation · 8 nights

Breakfast only. USD 300 per double or twin room/night for two sharing; USD 200 per single room/night. Choose beds and single-room count below. All 8 nights are calculated for your party. Properties arranged by MLV.

+$300.00 / double room / night; single USD 200

Marrakech balloon flight

Shared balloon flight per eligible guest. MLV confirms flight places, included transfers and weather-cancellation terms before booking.

+$325.00 / guest

Optional dinner

USD 60 per guest per meal. Choose how many dinners to include; accommodation is breakfast only.

+$60.00 / guest

Optional lunch

USD 30 per guest per meal. Choose how many lunches to include; venue and dietary requests arranged by MLV.

+$30.00 / guest

Luxury vehicle upgrade · 9 days

For 1–5 guests: USD 100 per service day × 9 days. Upgrades the included standard vehicle; exact luxury model arranged by MLV. Not a larger-group vehicle or extra transfer.

+$900.00

Questions

Good to know

Does this include Chefchaouen?+

No. This circuit concentrates on imperial cities and the Sahara.

Can the route be reversed?+

A reverse route requires a fresh availability, flight and transport quotation.

Are all dinners included?+

Accommodation is optional. The 8-night add-on uses 4–5-star-style stays, breakfast only, at USD 300 per double room/night for two sharing and USD 200 per single room/night for an unpaired guest. Four guests: USD 600/night; five: USD 800/night. Named properties and desert accommodation are arranged by MLV. Lunch and dinner are separate options at USD 30 and USD 60 per guest per meal. Choose double or twin beds and your single-room count in checkout. Single rooms may also be selected for guests who prefer not to share; the total updates before payment.

Which camp and hotels are used?+

Accommodation is optional. The 8-night add-on uses 4–5-star-style stays, breakfast only, at USD 300 per double room/night for two sharing and USD 200 per single room/night for an unpaired guest. Four guests: USD 600/night; five: USD 800/night. Named properties and desert accommodation are arranged by MLV. Lunch and dinner are separate options at USD 30 and USD 60 per guest per meal. Choose double or twin beds and your single-room count in checkout. Single rooms may also be selected for guests who prefer not to share; the total updates before payment.

Are rooms private to our party?+

Accommodation is optional. The 8-night add-on uses 4–5-star-style stays, breakfast only, at USD 300 per double room/night for two sharing and USD 200 per single room/night for an unpaired guest. Four guests: USD 600/night; five: USD 800/night. Named properties and desert accommodation are arranged by MLV. Lunch and dinner are separate options at USD 30 and USD 60 per guest per meal. Choose double or twin beds and your single-room count in checkout. Single rooms may also be selected for guests who prefer not to share; the total updates before payment.

Can we depart from Casablanca instead?+

That adds substantial routing and may require another night or transfer; obtain a revised quote before buying flights.

How many guests can book and what do extra guests cost?+

This offer accepts up to 30 guests. The base price includes 2 guests; each additional adult or child costs USD 1350. Where private transport is included, MLV provides its Mercedes Vito configuration for up to 5 passengers and 8 large suitcases; parties above 5 use the USD 200/day larger-vehicle option. Groups above 30 guests require a separate arrangement; eligible smaller parties can book online.

Is accommodation included, and how are rooms priced?+

Accommodation is optional. The 8-night add-on uses 4–5-star-style stays, breakfast only, at USD 300 per double room/night for two sharing and USD 200 per single room/night for an unpaired guest. Four guests: USD 600/night; five: USD 800/night. Named properties and desert accommodation are arranged by MLV. Lunch and dinner are separate options at USD 30 and USD 60 per guest per meal. Choose double or twin beds and your single-room count in checkout. Single rooms may also be selected for guests who prefer not to share; the total updates before payment.

What do larger vehicles and luxury upgrades cost?+

The standard Mercedes Vito covers up to 5 passengers and 8 large suitcases. A larger vehicle for up to 16, 20 or 30 passengers adds USD 200 per service day once for the party, in addition to the listed extra-person charges. This journey has 9 service days; the larger-vehicle supplement is USD 1800 total. The optional luxury upgrade for up to 5 guests costs USD 900 total (USD 100/day). Model and larger-vehicle luggage allocation are arranged by MLV.

Plan your visit

Pickup, access and preparation

Pickup and return
Casablanca start and Marrakech finish. Flight numbers, arrival times and departure airport must be accepted before final routing.
Pickup outside the stated area
Only the locations expressly included in this experience are covered. Request a written price before booking a distant hotel, airport, port or different return point. No unlisted transfer supplement is charged automatically.
Languages
English. Request another language before booking; it is subject to guide availability and a separately agreed price where applicable.
Guest allowance
Base price covers up to 2 guests. Maximum 30 guests per booking. Enter adults and children accurately; the booking form calculates any stated supplements.
Access and mobility
Tell MLV about wheelchair use, steps, walking limitations or assistance needs before booking. A private tour does not guarantee step-free access or an adapted vehicle. The agreed route and equipment must suit your needs.
Children and luggage
Give children’s ages and any child-seat, stroller or extra-luggage requirements before booking. Seats and vehicle capacity must be explicitly confirmed; there is no automatic guarantee.
Meeting time
9:00 AM requested; 9:30 AM requested; 10:00 AM requested; Flexible — agree with MLV. Your final written arrangements confirm the exact time.
Weather and disruption
Weather, official closures and transport disruption may change the route or activity. Contact MLV if your service cannot operate. Any alternative, rescheduling or refund follows the stated booking terms and cancellation policy.
What to bring
Comfortable shoes, layers, sun protection and luggage within the agreed vehicle allowance. Check the written hotel, room and meal schedule.

Confirm a special arrangement with MLV before booking.

Booking flexibility

Cancellation policy

The Morocco Luxury Vacations cancellation and refund policy applies to this experience. Read the cancellation and refund terms before booking.

Guest feedback about MLV

Travellers' experiences with our team

These approved reviews concern the named MLV experiences below. They are not reviews of this new tour; its own reviews are listed separately.

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