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Classic · 9 days · 8 nights
9-Day Morocco Private Trip from Casablanca
This 9-day private tour blends Morocco’s most inspiring destinations into one memorable journey.
Duration
9 days · 8 nights
Starts
Casablanca
Ends
Casablanca (can also end in Marrakech on request)
Format
Private, with your own driver
Tour overview.
This 9-day private tour blends Morocco’s most inspiring destinations into one memorable journey. Stay close to comfort with a private driver and guide as you explore Casablanca’s modern vibrancy, Rabat’s regal history, Chefchaouen’s blue charm, the Roman ruins of Volubilis, the imperial city of Fes, and the majestic Sahara Desert. Add the dramatic landscapes of Todra & Dades Gorges, Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, and the Atlas Mountains before the final stop in Marrakech (or return to Casablanca).
Day
01
Arrival in Casablanca
Pick-up from airport or hotel. Visit the Hassan II Mosque, walk along the Corniche, see Mohamed V Square and Rick’s Café (time permitting). Overnight in Casablanca.
Day
02
6 hrs drive
Casablanca → Rabat → Chefchaouen
Depart after breakfast to Rabat. Visit Hassan Tower, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Oudaya Kasbah. Then head north through the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen, the “Blue Pearl.” Overnight in a riad in Chefchaouen.
Day
03
≈4 hrs drive
Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Meknes → Fes
Morning wandering in Chefchaouen’s medina. Drive to Volubilis (UNESCO site) to explore ancient Roman ruins. Continue to Meknes: Bab Mansour Gate, Royal Stables, El Hedim Square. Arrive in Fes in evening. Overnight in Fes.
Day
04
Full Day in Fes
In-depth tour of Fes: Royal Palace Gate, The Mellah (Jewish Quarter), Borj Sud panorama, then Medina with Al Attarine Madrasa, Al Quaraouiyine University & Chouara Tanneries. Overnight in Fes.
Day
05
≈7 hrs drive with stops
Fes → Ifrane → Azrou → Midelt → Merzouga
Depart Fes through the Middle Atlas via Ifrane (aka “Switzerland of Morocco”). Visit cedar forests in Azrou. Lunch in Midelt. Continue via Ziz Valley to reach Merzouga. Camel trek at sunset Overnight in a luxury desert camp.
Day
06
≈4 hrs drive
Merzouga → Rissani → Erfoud → Todra Gorge → Dades Valley
Early desert sunrise, return by camel or 4×4. Visit Rissani market & Erfoud fossil workshops. Drive via Todra Gorge, explore the canyon cliffs. Continue to Dades Valley, stop at viewpoints. Overnight in Dades Valley.
Day
07
≈6 hrs drive
Dades Valley → Rose Valley → Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → Marrakech
Drive through the Rose Valley and Skoura palm groves. Visit Ouarzazate (“Hollywood of Morocco”). Explore Ait Ben Haddou (UNESCO World Heritage). Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka. Arrive in Marrakech. Overnight in Marrakech.
Day
08
Full Day in Marrakech
Guided tour: Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, Koutoubia Mosque, Majorelle Garden. Explore the souks, Jemaa el-Fna square, local markets. Overnight in Marrakech.
Day
09
≈3 hrs drive
Marrakech → Casablanca
Optional free time in Marrakech depending on your schedule. Drive back to Casablanca 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 transportation in A/C 4×4 or minivan + fuel
- Private driver/guide (English speaking)
- Excellent hotels / Riads + 1 night in a luxury desert camp with private bathrooms
- Camel ride (sunset & sunrise) or 4WD alternative if preferred
- Walking tours in Fes and Marrakech with local guide
- Daily breakfasts + 2 dinners (one in desert camp, one in Dades Valley)
- Transfers: pickup & drop-off in Casablanca
Not included
- Lunches & dinners
- Entrance fees (~ €75 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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