8 Days Trip from Casablanca to Imperial Cities
OVERVIEW :
This 8-day private Morocco tour begins with a pick-up from Casablanca, traveling to Fes, stopping in Rabat, Meknes, and Volubilis along the way. In Fes, you’ll explore its ancient medina, visit the Royal Palace, the Jewish Quarter, and the famous tanneries. The tour continues through the Middle Atlas to Merzouga, with stops in Ifrane, Azrou, and Midelt. In the desert, enjoy a 4×4 excursion, a camel trek to the dunes, and a night in a desert camp. The journey continues with visits to Todra Gorges, Dades Gorges, Ait Ben Haddou, and Marrakech, where you’ll explore its historic sites and vibrant souks before your transfer to the airport.
highlights :
- Visit Rabat, Volubilis, and Meknes on the way to Fes.
- Explore Fes medina, Quaraouine mosque, and tanneries.
- Cross the Middle Atlas to Merzouga, with scenic stops in Ifrane and Ziz Valley.
- Enjoy a desert 4×4 excursion, camel trek, and sunset at Erg Chebbi dunes.
- Hike the Todra Gorges and explore the Dades Valley.
- Visit Ait Ben Haddou and Tizi n’Tichka pass on the way to Marrakech.
- Discover Marrakech’s historical sites and lively Jamma el Fna square.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Casablanca – Fes
We will pick up you at the airport and we drive towards Fes. We will visit Rabat – capital and also Meknes, very important city in Morocco history and culture. We may visit also Roman ruins of Volubilis and then we drive to Fes where we stay overnight in a local traditional riad/hotel.
Day 2 : Fes Sightseeing
Today our private Casablanca tour continues visiting the medina (the old city). We walk inside its alleys and we visit the Jewish Quarter and the Royal Palace. We will visit the famous tanneries in Fez, worth to experience. Then we visit the Quaraouine mosque which is considered the 1st university in the world . We stay overnight in local riad/hotel.
Day 3 : Fes – Midelt – Rissani – Merzouga
Today we travell towards Ifrane, referred to as “the Switzerland of Morocco”. We may stop at Azrou, a Berber village in the cedar forest. We will have a lunch in Midelt and afterwards we’ll drive along the Ziz valley. We’ll pass through few Berber villages to reach Erfoud and then Rissani. Then we arrive to Merzouga desert where we stay in local riad/hotel.
Day 4 : Merzouga (camel trek & Overnight)
Today after breakfast we start our Casablanca private tour exploring the desert of Mezouga by 4×4 vehicle. We will visit Khamlia village where we meet local Gnawa people and here we will learn about their famous traditional music. We continue our private Casablanca tour by visiting Nomad families living in the desert. Then we will drive to Rissani – a fortified village. Here we explore traditional souk where locals selling spices, vegetables and cloths. We drive back to the Merzouga and in the afternoon, we will ride camels to desert. We will be guided by an experienced camel guide to explore highest sand dunes in Morocco. We may walk to high dune to watch sunset over the dunes. After we reach desert camp we will enjoy dinner at campfire with Berber music and we stay overnight in desert camp.
Day 5 : Merzouga desert – Todra Gorges – Dades gorges
Early in the morning we will watch sunrise in desert of Merzouga and then we ride camels back to the village of Merzouga and after breakfast we leave for Rissani. We drive towards Tinghir, and then we explore Todra gorges which is the highest, narrowest gorges in Morocco. Here we may hike within the amazing valley and after lunch we will continue our private Morocco tour passing the Dades valley. Here we stay in Dades gorges in traditional local riad/hotel with dinner and breakfast.
Day 6 : Dades gorges – Ait ben Haddou – Tizi N’tichka – Marrakech
Today we continue our private Casablanca tour through the Dades valley towards Ouarzazate passing the route of the 1000’s Kasbahs. We will stop at Kalaat Mgouna which is the centre of roses valley. Here we may purchase the rosewater, which is local famous product made from roses. We will visit Ouarzazatte movie studio, and also local kasbah in the city. We continue to a the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, built by one of the last Berber chieftains. Our trip continues passing Tizi n’Tichka mountain pass at 2260 m. Then we arrive to Marrakech where our private Morocco tour ends.
Day 7 : Marrakech Sightseeing
Today our private tour from Casablanca continues exploring Marrakech “the red city of Morocco”. We will visit most important sites of historical and cultural interest. It will include the Majorelle Gardens, the Koutoubia Tower, the Saadian tombs, the Bahia Palace. We will explore famous Jamma el Fna square and on the afternoon, we will have free program.
Day 8 : Marrakech – transfer to the airport
On the last day of our private Morocco tour we explore Marrakech souk and then we drive you to the airport.
included :
- Transport in 4×4 car with Air condition
- Private driver/English speaking guide
- Accommodation (dinner and breakfast) in hotels
- Camel ride through the desert
- Sleep in desert tent
excluded :
- Airline tickets
- Noon meals
- Drinks
- Entrance fees