Tour Details
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Tour Overview
Experience Morocco's most beautiful places on our 7-day tour from Casablanca to Marrakech. This itinerary will take you from northern to southern Morocco, visiting historical cities, magnificent mountains, and the stunning Sahara Desert.
The trip will begin in Casablanca, where you will visit the Hassan II Mosque and explore the city. From there, we will continue to Rabat, the capital city of Morocco. Then to Chefchaouen, the Blue City. We will make a stop in Volubilis to see the Roman ruins and continue to the imperial city of Meknes and the cultural history of Fes.
As we travel south, you will witness the stunning natural beauty of Morocco. We’ll stop in Ifrane (also called the "Switzerland of Morocco") and at the Cedar Forest to see some Barbary macaques.
Afterwards, we will continue to Midelt, then drive through the Ziz Valley and Erfoud to see fossils. Our day will conclude in Merzouga, where we will have the opportunity to experience a camel trek in the Sahara and spend the night in a luxury desert camp under the stars — what a fantastic experience!
Following our night in the desert, we will continue to Rissani and the impressive Todra Gorges, and finally arrive in the beautiful Dades Valley. We will stop to visit the well-known Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Next, we’ll pass through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass to arrive in Marrakech, where your trip will come to a close.
This 7-day Morocco itinerary is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, featuring professional guides, comfortable transportation, and carefully selected hotels to suit your journey.
7-Day Morocco Itinerary: From Casablanca to Marrakech via Chefchaouen, Fes & Sahara
01
Casablanca → Rabat → Rif Moutains →Chefchaouen
Today, we will meet you at your hotel in Casablanca or the airport and drive to Rabat, the capital of Morocco, where we will visit places of interest.
Then, we will continue our drive to the famous Blue City of Chefchaouen, nestled in the Rif mountains. Upon arrival, we will check into our riad in the magical blue medina of Chefchaouen with a bed and breakfast.
- Drive: Casablanca to Chefchaouen - approx. 370 km (around 6 hours)
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DAY 02 - Discovering the Blue City, Chefchaouen
Today, you will have the day to wander and explore, discovering the fantastic medina, its history, and hidden gems. There is plenty to see and some fabulous shopping, with many artists and artisans producing work exclusive to this town.
Additionally, a visit to the Spanish mosque is recommended, offering a unique cultural experience. Enjoy the nighttime atmosphere in the square, where numerous establishments offer excellent food.
Overnight at the same accommodation with bed and breakfast.
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DAY 03 - Chefchaouen → Rif Mountains → Volubilis → Meknes → Fez
After breakfast, we bid farewell to the blue city and embark on a scenic journey across the region. Marvel at the picturesque landscapes, adorned with fields of wheat, wildflowers, and typical metal-roofed houses. The winding rivers add a serene touch to the journey. Our destination is Ouazzane, known for its delectable honey and figs.
Our next stop is the Roman Ruins of Volubilis, a 3rd-century UNESCO site that bears witness to a significant era in history. The extensive excavations, including columns, mosaics, a substantial gateway, and numerous streets and houses, provide a fascinating insight into life in the past and the history of the Romans in Morocco.
After that, we will travel to the imperial city of Meknes, founded by the Almoravid dynasty in the 11th century as a military settlement. Meknes became a capital under Sultan Moulay Ismail in the 17th century. He introduced a Hispano-Moorish style in the architecture, exemplified by the great Mansour gate, the ramparts, the granary, and the Sahrij Swani Basin, used for irrigation and plantation.
From Meknes, we continue to the spiritual capital of Fes. Overnight in a typical ornate riad in the medina.
- Drive: Chefchaouen to Fes - approx. 196 km (around 3-4 hours)
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DAY 04 - Explore the cultural capital of Fes
After breakfast at your riad, your guide will meet you and lead you on a guided tour of Fes. The tour comprises a walking and driving part to see and discover the most out of the day.
You will see the vast seven gates of the Royal Palace, the Mellah, or Jewish quarter, which was an important commercial area, a pottery cooperative to see the intricate and fascinating work involved in producing some of Morocco’s finest craftsmanship, and an incredible panoramic viewpoint of the whole medina. Then, you will go into the medina for a delicious Fes-style lunch.
In the afternoon, after lunch, you will visit the medina’s cultural and spiritual sites and monuments, as well as its narrow souks, which are filled with a variety of food, crafts, artisans, and the famous tanneries.
Fes has 9000 streets in a car-free zone and is best explored with a knowledgeable local guide. Its ancient history includes housing the world’s oldest still-operating university, with a library and mosque founded in 859 by a woman named Fatima, known as the Qaraouiyine. Overnight in the same riad.
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DAY 05 - Fes → Middle Atlas Mountains → Merzouga Desert → Camel Ride & Night in the Desert
We leave Fes after a tasty breakfast and take the road to the Sahara. Our first stop will be at Ifrane, known locally as “the little Switzerland of Morocco” due to its alpine architecture.
We will then enter the great cedar forest in the Middle Atlas Mountains, where you will most likely see the indigenous Barbary macaques swinging in the trees.
We stop in Midelt for lunch and follow the Ziz Valley, which offers fantastic panoramic views at various points along the way.
The landscape changes as the journey continues south: mountains and canyons, rivers and plateaus, nomads with their rustic dwellings, and flocks of animals. As we approach the towns of Errachidia and Erfoud, hints of the Sahara become apparent.
We drive through Berber towns and villages from Erfoud to Rissani, once the capital of Sijilmassa and the foundation of the Alaouite dynasty, Morocco’s current ruling royal family.
The open, vast desert is suddenly in front of us, and Merzouga awaits us with a welcoming glass of mint tea. Our camels will also be waiting to take you across the golden dunes to your desert camp for a night under the stars. Enjoy a traditional dinner and Berber music around the campfire.
- Drive: Fes to Merzouga – approx. 500 km (around 7 hours)
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DAY 06 - Merzouga desert → Rissani → Todra Gorge → Dades Valley
One of the most magical times of the day is before sunrise; the silence is impressive, and the light changes as the sun moves across the Erg Chebbi dunes. We will wake you up in time to enjoy this, allowing you to fully appreciate the tranquility of the desert.
Then, you will have breakfast at the camp and ride the camels back in silence. Return to Merzouga to meet our driver and drive to Rissani through adobe kasbah towns and villages, past vast palm groves.
We then travel to Tinghir and up into the Todra Gorge. Three hundred meters high and only 10 meters wide at its narrowest point, this vertical-walled canyon is a magnet for international rock climbers. You can wander along the crystal-clear glacial waters of the river.
We continue our tour to the next wonder, Dades Gorge, where erosion has formed some crazy rocks called “Monkey Fingers” that look like fat fingers. You will spend the night in a typical hotel in the gorge and enjoy local hospitality with dinner.
- Drive: Merzouga to Dades Gorges - approx. 306 km (around 5 hours)
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DAY 07 - Dades Valley → Ait Benhaddou Kasbah → High Atlas Mountains → Marrakech
After breakfast, we start our day with many incredible sights to encounter. Driving along the Dades Valley and the Valley of the Roses, also called the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, you will see many rose-colored adobe kasbahs and fields of crops with hedges of Damascus roses, which are cultivated here for their highly prized fragrant oil.
In Kelaat M’gouna, we will stop at a rose cooperative where you can purchase rose water gifts and gain insight into the process of cultivating roses.
We continue our journey to the Palm Grove of Skoura, then to Ouarzazate, known as the Hollywood of Africa, and to the famous Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
We will have lunch in the village and take a brief visit to the kasbah, where famous movies such as Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven, and Prince of Persia were filmed, among many others.
Back on the road, we cross the High Atlas Mountains, which have winding roads that cross the high pass of Tizi n’Tichka at 2260 meters. Here, we can stop to observe the process of making argan oil at a women’s cooperative before driving down to Marrakech’s medina, where this seven-day Morocco tour ends with a drop-off at your accommodation.
- Drive: Boumalne Dades to Marrakech – approx. 352 km (around 6–7 hours)
Top Highlights of the 7-Day Morocco Tour from Casablanca to Marrakech
- ● Visit the magnificent Hassan II Mosque, which sits over the Atlantic Ocean and is one of the most stunning mosques in the world.
- ● Explore Rabat, the capital of Morocco, to see Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the picturesque Kasbah of the Udayas.
- ● Take a stroll through the stunning blue-washed streets of Chefchaouen, which sits in the Rif Mountains and is called the “Blue Pearl.”
- ● See the Roman ruins of Volubilis and experience the ancient history of North Africa.
- ● Travel to Fes, the cultural and spiritual capital of Morocco, and wander through the historic medina, tanneries, and artisan workshops.
- ● Stop in Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco,” and take a short walk in quiet cedar forests in the Middle Atlas Mountains.
- ● Drive through the dramatic Ziz Valley, dotted with palm groves, kasbahs, and traditional Berber villages.
- ● Take a ride on a camel while watching the sunset on the Erg Chebbi dunes, in Merzouga, where you can enjoy the golden light of the desert.
- ● Enjoy a night in a luxury desert camp with delicious food, Berber music, and a sky full of stars.
- ● Meet Berber nomads and visit a tent to learn about their way of life and customs in the Sahara Desert.
- ● Explore the town of Rissani and local artisanal markets.
- ● Take in the breathtaking Todra Gorges, adorned with sheer cliffs, and bask in the shade as you walk through the canyon.
- ● Explore the dramatic rock formations and ancient fortified villages of the Dades Valley.
- ● Experience the ancient ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site that has served as the backdrop for numerous movies.
- ● Visit Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Africa,” and Atlas Film Studios.
- ● Drive through the High Atlas Mountains and Tizi n’Tichka Pass.
Included And Excluded
- Pickup from the airport or your hotel in Casablanca
- Private, comfortable, air-conditioned transportation (4x4, van, or minibus depending on group size)
- A Knowledgeable English-speaking driver (optional English-speaking guide available)
- Guided city tour in Fes
- 5 nights of accommodation with daily breakfast
- 1 night in a Sahara desert camp
- Dinners at the desert camp and at your Dades Gorge accommodation
- Camel trekking experience in the Sahara
- Sandboarding at the desert camp
- Lunches throughout the tour
- Dinners in Chefchaouen and Fes
- Drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)
- Entrance fees to monuments and historical sites
- Optional tips for guides and drivers
Accommodation Details & Options
Carefully selected lodgings ensure comfort and authenticity throughout the tour. Accommodations may be adjusted based on availability, and upgrades are available upon request.
- Night 1 - 2 – Chefchaouen:
- Standard: Riad Casa Hassan / Riad Hicham – Cozy riads with traditional decor and excellent locations for exploring the charming blue alleys of Chefchaouen.
- Superior: Dar Echchaouen / Riad Lina & Spa – Elegant accommodations with panoramic terraces, spa amenities, and a relaxing atmosphere at the foot of the Rif Mountains.
- Night 3 – 4 Fes:
- Standard: Riad Damia / Riad la Clé de Fes / Riad le Perle de la Medina – Charming traditional riads offering authentic Moroccan decor and warm hospitality.
- Superior: Riad Salam / Palais Houyam – Elegant riads with refined interiors, rooftop terraces, and personalized service for a comfortable stay in the heart of the Medina.
- Night 5 – Merzouga Desert Camp:
- Standard: Comfortable Berber tents with private beds, private bathrooms, and traditional Moroccan dinner and breakfast included.
- Superior: Luxury desert camp with en-suite tents, hot showers, air conditioning (on request), and candlelit dinners under the stars.
- Night 6 – Dades Valley:
- Standard: Hotel Babylon / Hotel Panorama / Riad Villa Dades – Comfortable accommodations with authentic decor and scenic valley views.
- Superior: Kasbah Xaluca Dades / Ksar Sultan / La Perle Du Dades – Refined kasbahs with pools, spa treatments, and magnificent views of the Dades Gorges and rock formations.
Pricing & Options
- 2 People from €820 per person
- 4 People from €550 per person
- 6+ People from €400 per person
- Custom Pricing Available for solo travelers, families, or larger groups
Map of the Tour
Traveler Reviews & Testimonials
Hear what our guests loved about their Morocco tours and experiences
7-Day Tour from Casablanca with Ibrahim
"My wife and I took a seven-day private tour with Ibrahim. We traveled from Casablanca to Chefchaouen, Fes, Merzouga, Dades Gorge, and finally to Marrakech. Ibrahim was a wonderful driver and a fantastic guide. He speaks excellent English and Spanish, and he was very helpful with all our questions. We highly recommend requesting Ibrahim!"
A fabulous week in Morocco
"We had an amazing tour for seven days with Aziz, which included Casablanca, Fes, the Sahara Desert and Marrakech. Aziz , our driver, was personable, on time and informative. His knowledge of Berber culture in Morocco and history of the country enhanced our trip greatly. The desert camp experience was wonderful and beyond our expectations. We would definitely recommend to request Aziz for your tour."
7-Day Trip from Casablanca to Marrakech (with Idir, the best driver in Morocco!)
"My family and I just returned from a 7-day trip from Casablanca to Marrakech with Morocco Camel Trekking. This was one of the best trips we have ever taken. Everything was taken care of, from accommodation to meals. We had guides in each of the cities, and we were able to customize the tour to our specific wants and needs. You will have a lot of car time in Morocco, and Idir, our driver, was the best. He really made the trip special, and he went above and beyond the call on several occasions. We had a wonderful experience in Morocco, and when we go back, we will be sure to book Idir for our next adventure. Do yourself a favor and book with Morocco Camel Trekking and request Idir as your driver."
Perfect from start to finish!
"One of the best ways to visit Morocco if you want to see the majority of the country’s highlights, not lose “travel days,” and have a limited time in which to see everything. I highly recommend this company. My driver, Ibrahim, was wonderful. Ibrahim was incredibly helpful and accommodating. Could not be happier. Very reliable, trustworthy. I never anticipated becoming such a close friend this week. He was always willing to stop and take pictures (which I take a lot!), take side adventures, and if I wanted to visit an additional highlight and it was feasible in our schedule, he would make it happen. He even took me to have lunch with his family upon request so I could meet his sister's family along the way! Very well organized to give you the greatest experience possible in a week..."
FAQ's
Frequently Asked Questions About 7 Days in Morocco from Casablanca
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our 7-day Morocco tour from Casablanca. Whether you're curious about the itinerary, accommodations, driving times, or included activities, we’ve got you covered.
Yes, 7 days is enough for a highlight tour that starts in Casablanca and ends in Marrakech.
This itinerary covers imperial cities like Rabat, Fes, and Meknes; the blue city of Chefchaouen; Roman ruins at Volubilis; the Sahara Desert in Merzouga; the Todra Gorges; the Dades Valley; and Ait Ben Haddou. You will not see every region in the country, but you get a strong mix of culture, history, and desert scenery in one week.
This itinerary includes Casablanca, Rabat, Chefchaouen, Volubilis, Meknes, Fes, Ifrane, the Cedars Forest, Midelt, the Ziz Valley, Merzouga and the Sahara Desert, Rissani, Erfoud, Todra Gorges, Dades Valley, Kalaa Magouna and the Rose Valley, Skoura palm groves, Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou, the High Atlas Mountains, and Marrakech. Key visits include the Hassan II Mosque, the Fes Medina, a camel trek at sunset, the Todra Gorges, and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou.
The tour uses comfortable hotels or traditional riads in cities such as Casablanca, Chefchaouen, Fes, and Dades Valley, plus a desert camp in Merzouga. The Sahara camp blends traditional nomad-style tents with hotel-style comfort and private amenities. At the camp, you can enjoy Berber music, a campfire, dinner, and stargazing in the desert.
Driving times vary by day. Shorter days include local sightseeing in Chefchaouen and Fes, as well as a 5-hour drive from Merzouga to the Dades Valley. Longer days include about 5.5 hours from Casablanca to Chefchaouen via Rabat, about 4 hours from Chefchaouen to Fes via Volubilis and Meknes, around 7 hours from Fes to Merzouga through Ifrane, the Cedars Forest, Midelt, and the Ziz Valley, and about 6 hours from Dades Valley to Marrakech through Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou, and the High Atlas Mountains. The route includes several scenic stops for views, photos, and meals.
Yes, a camel ride in the Sahara Desert is included on day 5. In the afternoon, you reach Merzouga, switch from the vehicle to a camel, and cross the sand dunes to your desert camp. You stop on a high dune to watch the sunset, then continue to the camp for dinner, Berber music around the fire, and an overnight stay under the stars.
