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Overview of the 8-Day Casablanca to Marrakech Tour
On this 8-day tour from Casablanca, you will enjoy the very best of Morocco, seeing extraordinary locations over 8 days and 7 nights. To begin your journey, you will arrive in Casablanca, where you can enjoy the highlights of the city before moving on to Rabat, Morocco's gracious capital. Next, you will experience Chefchaouen, the famous Blue City, noted for its beautiful streets and vibrant flea markets.
From there, you will visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis, a unique place to experience ancient life in Morocco and enjoy the beautiful countryside. You will then move on to Meknes, the imperial city of Sultan Moulay Ismail, and then to Fes, a city rich in culture, history, and tradition. You will also stop in Ifrane, also known as "Morocco's Switzerland" by many locals, due to its stunning, picturesque scenery and unique cedar forests.
While travelling south, you will get to experience plenty of destinations, including Midelt and the spectacular Ziz Valley, before stopping in Rissani—a market town with a traditional souk—and engaging in local life. Next, you will travel to Erfoud, also known as Fossil Town, before heading to the Sahara Desert of Merzouga, where you will enjoy a camel ride and be transported to a luxurious desert camp for the night. Enjoy the fantastic sunsets and sunrises of the dunes—indescribable!
After your desert adventure, you will visit the stunning Todra and Dades Gorges, with spectacular cliffs and some of the best natural scenery. Then, you continue to the famous UNESCO World Heritage site— Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou , which has been used in many blockbuster movies. After walking around the Kasbah, you will take a scenic drive across the High Atlas Mountains—Tizi-n-Tichka Pass—and complete your adventure in magnificent Marrakech, where an experienced guide will accompany you into the city, showing you around the Medina, some palaces, and the gardens.
Finally, you will end your 8-day Morocco tour back in Casablanca, with great memories of Morocco's culture, impressive terrain and landscapes, and excellent hospitality.
8-Day Morocco Tour Itinerary from Casablanca:
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DAY 01 - Casablanca → Rabat → Rif Mountains → Chefchaouen
Your journey starts with a pick-up from the airport, port, or wherever you are staying in Casablanca. Vibrant and bustling, Casablanca, Morocco’s biggest city and economic capital, is a city of life and culture. Your first destination will be the magnificent Hassan II Mosque, built on the seafront overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. After time for lunch on your own, you’ll visit the city, including the bustling Corniche, overnight accommodation at your Casablanca hotel.
- Drive: Casablanca to Chefchaouen - approx. 310 km (around 5-6 hours)
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DAY 02 - Chefchaouen Guided Tour
After breakfast, you will have a free day to explore the blue pearl of Chefchaouen. Discover the old medina (the blue-washed town), which gives the sense of walking in the sea.
Next, visit the Kasbah Museum, built in the 18th century, well constructed, and surrounded by gardens. Continue to Plaza Uta el-Hammam, the cobbled square where many beautiful local cafés are located. It is also surrounded by buildings built by Jewish refugees.
In addition, Chefchaouen is home to two beautiful waterfalls, Akchour and Ras El Maa, both worth a visit during your free time.
Finally, you will spend the night in Chefchaouen, staying in the same hotel or riad.
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DAY 03 - Chefchaouen → Ouazzane → Rif Mountains → Meknes → Fes
After breakfast, take time to walk around the beautiful streets of Chefchaouen.
Next, travel to the Roman ruins of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its remarkably preserved mosaics, pillars, and arches.
From Volubilis, continue about 30 km to Meknes, the imperial city of Sultan Moulay Ismail. In Meknes, you will visit Bab Al-Mansour, the Sahrij Souani basin, the royal stables, and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail.
Finally, drive to Fes and check into your riad for the night.
- Drive: Chefchaouen to Fes - approx. 228 km (around 4-5 hours)
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DAY 04 - Fes Guided tour
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 → Ifrane → Middle Atlas Mountains → Ziz Valley → Merzouga Desert
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.
- Drive: Fes to Merzouga - approx. 495 km (around 7-8 hours)
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DAY 06 - Merzouga → Rissani → Todra Gorge → Dades Gorge
Wake up early to watch the exquisite sunrise over the high dunes, then trek back to Merzouga, appreciating the views of the sandy Erg Chebbi dunes.
Upon arrival in Merzouga, you will take a shower and enjoy breakfast at your riad. After that, we will drive to Tinghir to explore the Todra Gorges, which are the narrowest and highest in Morocco. Begin with a hike in the valley while discovering the narrow canyons.
Next, we will continue to the Dades Valley, carved out of the cliff and famously called the “Monkey Toes”. Along the way, you will pass the amazing castle sands, where you can stop to take photos.
We will spend the night in the Dades Gorges, staying in a wonderful riad overlooking the valley.
- Drive: Merzouga to Boumalne Dades - approx. 196 km (around 4-6 hours)
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DAY 07 - Dades Valley → Ait Benhaddou Kasbah → High Atlas Mountains → Marrakech
The next day, after breakfast, we will leave the Dades Gorges and depart for Kalaat M’gouna. This route, known as the Path of a Thousand Kasbahs, offers spectacular opportunities for photography.
Upon arrival in the Rose Valley, you will learn about the production of natural rose water, a unique product used in cosmetics and anti-wrinkle treatments.
From there, we will continue to Ouarzazate, famously known as the Moroccan Hollywood. Next, we will visit the famous kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, where we will have lunch. This site has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1987 and served as the backdrop for Hollywood movies like Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia.
After exploring Ait Ben Haddou, we will drive through Tizi n’Tichka, the highest pass in the Atlas Mountains at 2,260 meters. We may stop to observe the process of making argan oil along the way.
Finally, we will arrive in Marrakech in the afternoon and spend the night in a comfortable riad.
- Drive distance & time Boumalne to Marrakech - approx. 312 km (around 5-6 hours)
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DAY 08 - Marrakech → Transfer to Casablanca
On your final day, you will return north to Casablanca with stops at various viewpoints along the way. Ultimately, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure, bringing your 8-day experience of Morocco to an end.
- Drive distance & time Marrakech to Casablanca – approx. 225 km (around 2–3 hours)
Top Highlights of the 8-Day Morocco Tour
- ● Explore the main Imperial cities of Morocco, including Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes, Fez, Marrakech, and the Blue town of Chefchaouen.
- ● Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Volubilis and the historical Medina of Fez & Marrakech.
- ● Enjoy city sightseeing and touring culture and scenery (Middle Atlas Mountains & Azrou Cedar Forest).
- ● Experience guided tours of Royal Palaces, mosques, gardens, museums, and traditional souks - Fez & Marrakech.
- ● Drive through Morocco's Diverse landscapes (Mountains, Valleys, & Desert fringe) with incredible photo opportunities.
- ● Begin and end your tour in Casablanca. We'll pick you up from the airport/hotel on Day 1 and drop you off at Casablanca Airport on Day 8.
- ● You will stay at our carefully selected hotels/riads and will have your own private transport and professional driver throughout your tour.
What’s Included and Excluded in the Tour
- Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation Yes
- Air-conditioned 4WD or minivan Yes
- English-/Spanish-speaking driver/guide Yes
- Camel trek (1 camel per person) Yes
- Overnight stay in a private Berber tent Yes
- 6 night Hotel accommodation includes breakfast Yes
- Dinner included at Desert Camp and Dades Valley Yes
- Sandboarding experience Yes
- Airport transfers No
- Lunches and drinks No
- Entrance fees to monuments/museums No
- Personal expenses and tips No
- Flight tickets and visas No
Accommodation Options for Each Night
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.
- Night 7 – Marrakech riads:
- Standard: Riad Merzouga / Riad Aslal / Riad Bijoux / Riad Dar Silsila – Boutique riads in the Medina with traditional Moroccan charm and warm service.
- Superior: La Maison Arabe / Les Jardins de la Koutoubia – Prestigious riads and hotels with spa facilities, pools, and fine dining in prime Medina locations.
Pricing & Options
- 2 People €880 per person
- 4 People €650 per person
- 6+ People €500 per person
- Custom Pricing Available for solo travelers, families, or larger groups
Map of the tour
Reviews & Testimonials
What our travelers say about their experiences
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing 8 Day tour from Casablanca
"My wife and I had an amazing 7-day private tour with Ibrahim, and we couldn’t recommend him enough! Starting in Marrakech, we traveled to Dades Gorge, Merzouga, Fes, Chefchaouen, and finally ended in Casablanca. The itinerary was well-paced, and each stop felt like a new adventure. Ibrahim was fantastic—he’s a skilled driver and an excellent guide. He speaks fluent English and Spanish, which makes communicating so easy. He answered all our questions, shared great tips, and went above and beyond to ensure our comfort. If you’re planning this trip, definitely ask for Ibrahim. You’ll be in the best hands!"
5 out of 5 stars
The Perfect 5-Day Sahara Tour – Worth Every Second!
"The tour was very good, we did a little bit of everything, which gave us a very good taste of Morocco and its culture. Our guide Idir was very knowledgeable and patient with us, we were not rushed, he let us take our time when we needed more. Thank you Ibrahim and Idir for a very nice time in Morocco. We enjoyed it very much and we will be happy to recommend this tour to friends and family that want to come and visit this beautiful country. Carlos and Michelle Leon"
5 out of 5 stars
Highlight of our Morocco trip!
"We used this company for a 3 day, 2 night tour from Marrakesh to Fez, with an overnight trip in the desert. Omar was our guide and he was fabulous. He customized the stops and managed our time to accommodate our interests. He made excellent suggestions for the 3 days we were together. Omar is an excellent representative for this company, for Morocco and for his family. The camel trek and night in the desert camp was our favorite part of the trip to Morocco. Ibrahim and his team that made it possible. I highly recommend this company."
5 out of 5 stars
Perfect from start to finish!
"We did the 4 day, 3 night trek from Marrakesh, through the Atlas Mountains and into the Sahara before ending in Fes. Our guide, Idir Najimi, made the difference between a wonderful time, and a once in a lifetime trip. He was incredibly knowledgeable and lots of fun. Drumming under the stars and full moon in the sand dunes of the Sahara was another extraordinary moment as well. I can't wait to go back to Morocco!"
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About the 8-Day Morocco Tour From Casablanca.
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our Casablanca Desert Tour. Whether you're wondering about logistics, comfort, or what's included, we've got you covered.
This 8-day tour starts and ends in Casablanca and covers several of Morocco’s most important cities and regions. You visit Casablanca, Rabat, Chefchaouen, Meknes, Volubilis, Fez, Ifrane, Azrou, Erfoud, Merzouga, the Erg Chebbi dunes, Toudgha, and the Dades Gorges, Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou in Ouarzazate, Marrakech, Essaouira, and then return to Casablanca. The route combines Imperial Cities, coastal towns, mountain landscapes, and historic sites.
Key highlights include the Hassan II Mosque and the Corniche in Casablanca, the old medina of Rabat, the Roman ruins of Volubilis, and historic sites in Meknes such as Bab Mansour and Moulay Ismail’s palace. In Fez, you explore the medieval medina, the Karaouine Mosque and University, the Royal Palace, and the Nejjarine Fountain. The tour also includes the Middle Atlas region and the Sahara Desert, a camel ride, a night in a desert camp, and famous Marrakech sites such as the Koutoubia Mosque, Majorelle Garden, Menara, Bahia Palace, Dar Si Said Museum, the souks, and Jemaa el-Fna Square.
Absolutely! Your tour includes guided visits to some of Morocco’s most fascinating cities. In Fez, an official local guide leads you through the old medina, traditional souks, the Royal Palace area, Karaouine Mosque and university, and important historic monuments. In Marrakech, a guide shows you major sites such as Menara, Koutoubia Mosque, Majorelle Garden, Madrasa Ben Youssef, Bahia Palace, Dar Si Said Museum, and the colorful souks, with time to enjoy views over Jemaa el-Fna Square.
On Day 1, your driver meets you at Casablanca Airport or your booked accommodation, then takes you to the Corniche, the Hassan II Mosque (from the outside), and the main city avenues. On Day 8, the driver helps you check out of your hotel and transfers you to Casablanca Airport. The start and end in Casablanca make the tour easy to connect with international flights.
Absolutely! The 8-day Morocco tour is designed to be flexible and tailored to your unique preferences. You can choose the type of accommodation you prefer and add extra activities after, during, or before your tour, such as a professional photographer, a romantic dinner under the stars in the desert, a quad-biking adventure, or even extra day trips. Just let us know what you'd like when you book, and we'll do our best to shape the perfect trip for you.
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