Explore the best of Morocco on this 12-day private car and driver tour from Marrakech. Travel comfortably with your own driver as you discover Morocco’s most beautiful cities, mountains, and desert landscapes. Visit Marrakech, the stunning Ouzoud Waterfalls, the High Atlas Mountains, Ait Benhaddou, the Dades Valley, and the Merzouga Desert. Continue your journey through Fes, Chefchaouen, Rabat, and Casablanca, before returning to vibrant Marrakech.
Please note: This tour includes private transportation with a professional driver only. Hotels, meals, desert camps, and local guides are not included, giving you full freedom to plan your own accommodations and activities along the way.
Imperial Cities: Immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of Marrakech and the ancient heritage of Fes
Natural Wonders: Experience the breathtaking Ouzoud Waterfalls and dramatic Todra Gorges
Sahara Desert: Discover the golden dunes of Merzouga and traditional desert culture
The Blue Pearl: Wander through the photogenic streets of Chefchaouen
Historic Sites: Visit UNESCO World Heritage locations including Ait Benhaddou Kasbah
Scenic Landscapes: Cross the High Atlas Mountains and explore the lush Ziz Valley
Your private driver will meet you at Marrakech Airport and take you to your hotel or riad. Marrakech, known as the ‘Red City’, is full of life, color, and history. Depending on your arrival time, you can start exploring the old medina or relax after your flight.
Enjoy a full day discovering Marrakech at your own pace. You can visit the Koutoubia Mosque, the Bahia Palace, and the Saadian Tombs, which date back to the 16th century. Walk through the colorful souks, where artisans sell spices, leather, and traditional crafts. In the evening, visit Jemaa el-Fna Square, where you’ll find local food, musicians, and entertainers.
After breakfast, your private driver will take you on a day trip to the Ouzoud Waterfalls, one of Morocco’s most beautiful natural sites. The waterfalls drop over 100 meters and are surrounded by green valleys and olive groves. You can walk down to the base of the falls, take photos, and sometimes see wild Barbary monkeys nearby. Return to Marrakech in the afternoon.
Your journey begins early as your private driver takes you across the High Atlas Mountains through the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260 m). Stop at Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its earthen architecture and film appearances in movies like Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia. Continue through Ouarzazate, the ‘Hollywood of Africa,’ and the Rose Valley, before arriving in the Dades Valley, famous for its dramatic gorges and mountain views.
After breakfast, travel toward the Sahara. You’ll stop at the Todra Gorges, a natural wonder with tall red cliffs carved by a river over centuries. Continue through Tinghir and Erfoud, a town known for its fossils and dates, before arriving in Merzouga in the afternoon, located at the edge of the Erg Chebbi Dunes.
Spend a relaxing day exploring the Merzouga Desert region by car. You can visit Khamlia, a small village known for its African Gnawa music, and Rissani, an ancient market town and birthplace of Morocco’s royal family. There are also fossil areas, nomadic families, and desert oases to visit nearby.
After breakfast, your private driver will take you north toward Fes. You’ll pass through Erfoud and the palm groves of the Ziz Valley, then stop in Midelt, a town surrounded by mountains and orchards. Continue through Azrou’s Cedar Forest, where Barbary macaques live, and stop in Ifrane, a town known for its European-style buildings and clean streets. Arrive in Fes by the evening.
Enjoy a full day to explore Fes, one of Morocco’s most historic and spiritual cities. Founded in the 8th century, its old medina is a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with narrow alleys, workshops, and mosques. You can visit the Al Quaraouiyine University, the Bou Inania Madrasa, and the Royal Palace gates. Your private driver can assist with short transfers within the city if needed.
After breakfast, your private driver will take you through the Rif Mountains to reach Chefchaouen, the famous ‘Blue City’. Arrive by the afternoon and spend your free time walking through the blue-painted alleys, visiting the Kasbah Museum, or watching the sunset from the Spanish Mosque viewpoint.
After breakfast, depart for Casablanca, passing through Rabat, Morocco’s capital city. In Rabat, you can visit the Hassan Tower, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the Kasbah of the Oudayas, which offers beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean. Continue to Casablanca, the country’s largest city.
Spend the morning exploring Casablanca, visiting the impressive Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world, or walking along the Corniche Ain Diab by the sea. In the afternoon, your driver will take you back to Marrakech for your final night in Morocco.
At the scheduled time, your private driver will pick you up and take you to Marrakech Airport for your departure. Your trip ends with wonderful memories of Morocco’s desert, waterfalls, imperial cities, and blue towns.
A private, comfortable vehicle for the entire 12-day route.
Your own professional driver for the duration of the trip.
Smooth airport pick-up and drop-off.
International flights and visa fees.
Accommodations, Lunches, dinners, and beverages.
Entrance fees to monuments, museums, and attractions (e.g., Hassan II Mosque, Ait Benhaddou).
Official local guides in cities (driver provides transportation and general assistance).
Personal expenses and tips.
A private driver is responsible for your transportation, comfort, and logistics, getting you safely from one location to another. They can provide general information and recommendations. An official local guide is licensed to accompany you inside monuments and museums, providing detailed historical and cultural context. For a deeper understanding in cities like Fes and Marrakech, we can arrange a local guide for a few hours at an additional cost.
This itinerary is designed with significant flexibility. The driving routes and overnight stops are fixed, but your time in each location is yours to control. You can choose which sites to visit, how long to spend there, and where to eat. Your driver is there to facilitate your plans, not to rush you through a rigid schedule.
When visiting mosques and other religious sites, modest dress is required for both men and women. This typically means covering shoulders, chest, and knees. While the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca is more lenient with tourists, it still maintains a dress code. Carrying a scarf is a good idea for women. Your driver can provide specific guidance before each visit.
This wasn’t a rushed tour; it was a proper journey. Having our own car and driver let us follow our curiosity, whether that meant spending an extra hour in a café in Chefchaouen or stopping to take pictures of the stunning mountain passes. The route was perfectly planned to show us the amazing diversity of the country.
We loved having the framework of the trip taken care of—the driving and hotels were seamless—but we never felt herded around. Our driver was fantastic, offering suggestions but never imposing. The day trips from Marrakech to the waterfalls and the coast were the perfect way to break up the city stay.
From the silence of the desert to the chaos of the Marrakech souks, this trip had it all. The 12 days allowed us to settle into the rhythm of travel without feeling rushed. It was the perfect way to experience Morocco for the first time, and our driver felt like a friend by the end.
