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Classic · 8 days · 7 nights
8-Day Morocco Itinerary from Casablanca
This 8-day Morocco tour takes you from the Atlantic coast to the heart of the Sahara Desert.
Duration
8 days · 7 nights
Starts
Casablanca
Ends
Marrakech (or Casablanca upon request)
Format
Private, with your own driver
Tour overview.
This 8-day Morocco tour takes you from the Atlantic coast to the heart of the Sahara Desert. Begin in Casablanca and Rabat, discover the blue charm of Chefchaouen, dive into Fes’s ancient medina, and venture across the Atlas Mountains into the golden dunes of Merzouga. End your journey with breathtaking kasbahs and the red city of Marrakech.
Day
01
Casablanca → Rabat
Pick-up at Casablanca airport or hotel. Visit Hassan II Mosque. Continue to Rabat: Oudaya Kasbah, Hassan Tower, Mausoleum of Mohammed V. Overnight in Rabat.
Day
02
Rabat → Chefchaouen
Drive through the Rif Mountains. Arrive in Chefchaouen, the “Blue Pearl.”. Free time to explore the medina and central square. Overnight in Chefchaouen.
Day
03
Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Meknes → Fes
Visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis (UNESCO). Stop in Meknes: Bab Mansour Gate & El Hedim Square. Continue to Fes. Overnight in Fes.
Day
04
Full Day in Fes
Guided tour of Fes medina: Al Quaraouiyine University, tanneries, artisan quarters, and madrasas. Overnight in Fes.
Day
05
Sahara Desert
Fes → Ifrane → Azrou → Midelt → Merzouga
Stop in Ifrane, the “Switzerland of Morocco.”. Visit the cedar forest of Azrou to see Barbary macaques. Drive via Ziz Valley to Merzouga. Sunset camel trek into Sahara dunes. Dinner, music, and stargazing at desert camp. Overnight in luxury desert camp.
Day
06
Merzouga → Todra Gorge → Dades Valley
Sunrise over the dunes. Visit Rissani market & Erfoud fossils. Explore Todra Gorge’s dramatic cliffs. Continue to Dades Valley. Overnight in Dades Valley.
Day
07
Dades Valley → Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → Marrakech
Drive via Rose Valley and Skoura oasis. Visit Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Morocco.”. Explore Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah (UNESCO site). Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Arrive in Marrakech by evening. Overnight in Marrakech.
Day
08
Marrakech → Departure
Guided tour of Marrakech highlights: Bahia Palace, Majorelle Gardens, Koutoubia Mosque, souks. Stroll through Jemaa El-Fnaa Square. Transfer to Marrakech or Casablanca airport for departure.
Good to know.
Best time to travel.
Spring (March–May) and Autumn (September–November) are the best seasons for this tour, with mild and pleasant weather. Winter is also a good option for the desert and southern regions, though the High Atlas mountains may have snow and cooler temperatures.
Nothing here is fixed.
This itinerary is a suggestion. We can tailor the trip to your interests, add days, or adjust the pace. Just contact us for customization.
What's included
- Private A/C transport + fuel
- English-speaking driver/guide
- 6 nights in Riads/hotels + 1 night luxury desert camp
- Camel rides at sunset & sunrise
- Daily breakfasts + 2 dinners (desert & Dades Valley)
- Airport pick-up & drop-off
Not included
- Lunches & dinners
- Entrance fees (~ €25 pp)
- Optional activities (ATVs, hammam, etc.)
Let's plan this trip together.
Every journey is shaped to the people on it. Tell us your dates, your pace, and what pulls you here — we’ll come back with a tailored itinerary and a clear quote.
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