8 Days Morocco Tour from Casablanca to the Sahara Desert
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An 8-day loop from Casablanca: Rabat and Chefchaouen, Volubilis and two nights in Fes, a night at a desert camp in Merzouga, the Todra and Dades gorges, Ait Benhaddou and two nights in Marrakech.
Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, Italian, French, Spanish
Group Size 1 – 15
All Ages Welcome
Highlights
- The Hassan II Mosque, the Chellah and the Kasbah of the Oudayas
- Chefchaouen and Volubilis
- A guided day in the Fes medina
- Private camel ride, sandboarding and a night at a desert camp in Merzouga
- The Todra and Dades gorges
- Ait Benhaddou and a guided morning in Marrakech
Route map
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Itinerary
Day 1Casablanca – Rabat – Chefchaouen
Your private transport meets you at 9:00 at Casablanca airport or your accommodation. The Hassan II Mosque, then Rabat: the Chellah, the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and a walk in the Kasbah of the Oudayas, then Chefchaouen.
Lunch
Accommodation
Day 1
Riad El Palacio & SPA or Similar
Chefchaouen
5-star upgrade available
Day 2Chefchaouen – Meknes – Volubilis – Fes
Pigeon Square and the old mosque in Chefchaouen, then the Roman ruins of Volubilis (UNESCO) and Meknes, arriving at your riad in Fes for dinner.
Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 2–3
Riad Fes Madaw or Similar
Fes
5-star upgrade available
Day 3Fes
A guided tour of Fes with a local expert: the Blue Gate (Bab Boujloud), the medieval medina, the Mellah, the Royal Palace gate, the hillside fortress, a ceramics workshop, Souk Seffarine, the Bou Inania Madrasa and the Al Quaraouiyine mosque.
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 2–3
Riad Fes Madaw or Similar
Fes
5-star upgrade available
Day 4Fes – Ifrane – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga
Ifrane and the cedar forests with their Barbary macaques, Midelt and the Ziz valley, then a private camel ride, sandboarding and Berber music by the campfire in Merzouga. Optional: buggy adventure.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 4
Nomad Comfort Camp or Similar
Merzouga
5-star upgrade available
Day 5Merzouga – Todra Gorges – Boumalne Dades
Sunrise over the Sahara, the old Berber irrigation channels, the Todra Gorge and lunch at a traditional restaurant, then free time for a walk in the Dades Gorge and the “Monkey Toes”.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 5
Dar Rihana Dades or Similar
Boumalne Dades
5-star upgrade available
Day 6Boumalne Dades – Valley of Roses – Ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou – Marrakech
The women’s cooperatives of Kelaat M’Gouna, the Atlas Studios in Ouarzazate and lunch at the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou (UNESCO), then over the High Atlas to Marrakech.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 6–7
Riad Losra Marrakech or Similar
Marrakech
5-star upgrade available
Day 7Marrakech
A 4-hour guided morning tour of the medina: Bahia Palace, the Ben Youssef Madrasa, the Koutoubia Mosque, the old souks and Jemaa el-Fna, with lunch at a restaurant. Optional: food tour, cooking class or hammam.
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Day 6–7
Riad Losra Marrakech or Similar
Marrakech
5-star upgrade available
Day 8Marrakech to Casablanca
Transfer to Casablanca, where your driver drops you at the airport or your accommodation.
Breakfast
What’s included
Accommodation
7 nights in hotels, riads and a desert camp
Chefchaouen
Riad El Palacio & SPA or Similar
Fes
Riad Fes Madaw or Similar
Merzouga
Nomad Comfort Camp or Similar
Boumalne Dades
Dar Rihana Dades or Similar
Marrakech
Riad Losra Marrakech or Similar
Guide
Fully guided, in English.
Other languages on request: German, Italian, French, Spanish.
Meals
- Day 1: lunch
- Day 2: lunch, dinner at your riad
- Day 3: breakfast, traditional dinner at your riad
- Day 4: breakfast, lunch, dinner at the desert camp
- Day 5: breakfast, lunch at a traditional restaurant, dinner at your riad
- Day 6: breakfast, lunch at Ait Benhaddou, dinner at your riad
- Day 7: breakfast, lunch at a restaurant
- Day 8: breakfast
Optional extras
Not included in the tour price; can be added when you book.
What’s not included
Flights
Insurance
Where you’ll stay
All accommodations are subject to change.
Day 1
Riad El Palacio & SPA or Similar
Chefchaouen
5-star upgrade available
Day 2–3
Riad Fes Madaw or Similar
Fes
5-star upgrade available
Day 4
Nomad Comfort Camp or Similar
Merzouga
5-star upgrade available
Day 5
Dar Rihana Dades or Similar
Boumalne Dades
5-star upgrade available
Day 6–7
Riad Losra Marrakech or Similar
Marrakech
5-star upgrade available
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