8 Days Tour from Casablanca to Marrakech

This 8-day Casablanca to Marrakech tour combines the Sahara desert with the two oldest imperial cities of Morocco, Fes and Marrakech. You discover the real Berber culture, ride a camel and spend a night in a desert camp. In addition, you explore Fes and Marrakech with local guides, cross green valleys and visit famous kasbahs.

We pick you up anywhere in Casablanca at 8:30 am (meeting at 8:15 am). The price depends on the number of travellers.

• Admire the historic monuments of Fes and Marrakech.
• Visit the huge Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca.
• Explore Fes, the cultural capital, with its souks, tanneries, madrasas and mosques.
• See the lush gardens of Marrakech and the snake charmers of Jemaa el Fna square.
• Discover the imperial cities of Morocco: Marrakech and Fes.
• Ride camels in the Sahara, an unforgettable experience.
• Spend an exceptional night in a desert camp.
• Explore kasbahs listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites.
• Stroll the labyrinth of souks in Marrakech with your guide.
• Enjoy stunning views of valleys and palm groves on the way to the desert.
• Discover Moroccan traditions and meet local Berbers.

Day 1: Casablanca – Fes

Your private tour begins when your driver picks you up from your hotel in Casablanca. First, we explore the main sights of the city, such as the Hassan II Mosque. Then we drive to Fes, where you spend the night in a riad or hotel.

Day 2: Fes – guided city tour

Today we explore the oldest imperial city of Morocco, winding through its alleys and narrow streets. We start at the gates of the Royal Palace and continue to the Mellah, the first Jewish quarter of Morocco, built in the 16th century. Then you visit the famous Karaouine University, one of the oldest in the world. We also see the tanneries, the Attarine madrasa and the mausoleum of Moulay Idriss. After lunch, you visit several craft cooperatives. Finally, you enjoy a panoramic view over the whole medina before the night in your riad.

Day 3: Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt – Merzouga

After breakfast, we leave for Merzouga through the Middle Atlas. First, we pass Ifrane, the Switzerland of Morocco. Then we explore the cedar forests of Azrou, where you can see the Barbary macaques. Later, we have lunch in Midelt and follow the Ziz river to the Ziz gorge. After that, we cross the Ziz Valley, Erfoud and Rissani, where we stop to explore the local market. Finally, we arrive in Merzouga and spend the night at a local hotel.

Day 4: Merzouga desert

After breakfast, we explore the desert and the Erg Chebbi dunes by 4×4. On the way, you discover the nomadic Berber way of life. Then we visit Khamlia, the black village, and enjoy a show by its famous Gnawa musicians. For lunch, you taste a traditional Berber pizza in Rissani. In the afternoon, you ride a camel and watch the sunset behind the dunes. At the camp, you enjoy a tajine dinner, mint tea and Berber music under the stars.

Day 5: Merzouga – Todra Gorge – Dades Gorge

We start early to watch the sunrise over the desert, and then ride back to the village. Afterwards, we drive to Tinghir and the Todra Gorge, the highest and narrowest gorge in Morocco. Here you can walk through the canyon. After lunch, we continue to the Dades Gorge, famous for its sand castles and its rock formations called the monkey toes. Overnight in a local hotel or riad in the Dades Gorge.

Day 6: Dades Gorge – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech

Now your Casablanca to Marrakech tour turns west. After breakfast, we follow the road of the thousand kasbahs towards Ouarzazate. On the way, we stop in Kelaat M’Gouna, the centre of the Valley of Roses, for lunch at a local restaurant. Then we visit the famous kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. Finally, we cross the Tizi n’Tichka pass to Marrakech and spend the night at a riad or hotel.

Day 7: Guided tour of Marrakech

Today you enjoy a guided tour of Marrakech. You explore its main sights, such as Jemaa el Fna square, the Koutoubia mosque, the souks, the palaces and the museums. Then you also discover the modern side of the city, with Gueliz, the Menara gardens and the Majorelle Garden.

Day 8: Marrakech – Casablanca airport, the end of your Casablanca to Marrakech tour

Today depends on your flight schedule. If you have time, you can discover the less touristy areas of Marrakech and have lunch at a local restaurant. Then we transfer you to your hotel or to Casablanca Mohammed V airport, where our service ends.

Casablanca to Marrakech tour: practical information

The “8 Days Tour from Casablanca to Marrakech” itinerary is a private tour, so you travel only with your own group, driver and vehicle. In addition, you choose the start date, and we adapt the hotels and the pace to your budget. To book it, send us your request or write to us on WhatsApp, and we will reply within 24 hours. Before you decide, you can also read our reviews on Tripadvisor or see more Sahara desert tours.

If this itinerary is not to your liking, please contact us and we will adapt it to suit you.