8-Day Tour from Casablanca to Marrakech
Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Morocco, starting from the vibrant city of Casablanca and venturing into the heart of the desert in Merzouga. Here’s a curated itinerary that blends cultural exploration with desert adventure
Highlights
- Hotel pickup in Casablanca
- Explore cultural highlights in Casablanca
- Depart for Fes
- Overnight in a riad or hotel in Fes
- Explore Fes, Morocco’s oldest city
- Visit the Royal Palace gate, Jewish quarter, and Al Qaraouine University
- See the tanneries, Attarine Museum, and Moulay Idriss mausoleum
- Panoramic views of Fes Medina
- Overnight in Fes
- Depart Fes
- Visit Ifrane and Azrou in the Mid-Atlas region
- Lunch in Midelt
- Drive through Ziz Valley, Erfoud, and Rissani
- Explore local markets
- Overnight in Merzouga
- Desert adventure: camel ride into Erg Chebbi dunes
- Visit nomadic Berber life and Khamlia “black village”
- Camel ride at sunset, traditional Berber dinner with music at desert camp
- Overnight in Merzouga
Itinerary Tour from Casablanca
Day 1: Casablanca – Fes
Your private tour begins with a hotel pickup in Casablanca. We’ll explore the cultural highlights before departing for Fes, where you’ll overnight in a charming riad or hotel.
Day 2: Fes – Guided City Tour
Begin your day exploring Morocco’s oldest city. Highlights include the Royal Palace gate, the historic Jewish quarter, and the revered Al Qaraouine University. Visit the iconic tanneries, the Attarine Museum, and the Moulay Idriss mausoleum. After lunch, enjoy panoramic views of the bustling Fes Medina before returning to your riad for the evening.
Day 3: Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt – Merzouga
Depart Fes after breakfast, traveling through the scenic Mid-Atlas region. Pause in Ifrane, known as “Morocco’s Switzerland,” and Azrou’s cedar forests to encounter Barbary apes. Lunch in Midelt precedes a journey through the Ziz Valley, Erfoud, and Rissani, where you can explore local markets. Arrive in Merzouga for an overnight stay in a local hotel.
Day 4: Merzouga Desert
Embark on a desert adventure after breakfast, trading your 4×4 for a camel ride into the Erg Chebbi dunes. Explore nomadic Berber life and visit the Khamlia “black village” for Gnawan music and Berber pizza. Enjoy a camel ride at sunset and dine under the stars with traditional Berber music at a desert camp.
Day 5: Merzouga – Todra Gorge – Dades Gorge
Watch the sunrise over the dunes before returning to Merzouga by camelback. Travel to Tinghir to explore the Todra Gorge, the highest in Morocco, for hiking opportunities. After lunch, proceed to the Dades Gorge to admire its distinctive rock formations. Overnight in a local hotel or riad.
Day 6: Dades Gorge – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakesh
Depart Dades Gorge after breakfast, journeying through the “Route of a Thousand Kasbahs” to Ouarzazate. Stop in Kalaat Mgouna, the center of the Valley of Roses, for lunch. Explore the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah before crossing the Tizi-n-Tichka pass into Marrakesh. Overnight in a riad or hotel.
Day 7: Marrakech Guided Tour
Explore Marrakech’s main attractions with a guided tour, including Jamma el Fna Square, Koutoubia Mosque, and the vibrant souks. Discover the palaces, museums, and the modern district of Gueliz. Visit the serene Menara Gardens and the colorful Majorelle Gardens.
Day 8: Marrakesh – Casablanca Med V Airport
Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy a leisurely morning exploring Marrakesh. Discover hidden gems and savor local cuisine before transferring to your hotel or Casablanca’s Med V Airport, concluding your tour.
The tour price varies based on the number of travelers. Contact us for booking details and pricing information.
what's included
- Riding a camel
- Spanish speaking driver
- Transportation
- Breakfast and dinner
what's excluded
- Drinks
- Optional activities
- Personal expenses
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