8-Day Tour to Marrakech from Casablanca via Fes and the Desert

Summary

16 Days Morocco Discovery Tour from Casablanca

This 8-day private tour from Casablanca combines history, culture, and nature. It begins with exploring Casablanca and transfers to Fes, where you will tour the medina, the University of Al Qaraouine, the tanneries, the Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss, and local cooperatives, enjoying panoramic views of the city.

Next, travel to Merzouga crossing the Middle Atlas, Ifrane, and the cedar forests of Azrou, with stops in Midelt, the Ziz Valley, and Rissani before reaching the desert.

In Merzouga, explore the Sahara Desert, including the Erg Chebbi dunes, the village of Khamlia with Gnawa music, a camel ride at sunset, and an overnight stay in a desert camp with traditional dinner and Berber music.

Continue to the Todra and Dades gorges, admiring their unique rock formations, then proceed to Ouarzazate, visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, and cross the Tizi-n-Tichka pass to Marrakech.

The final days include a guided tour of Marrakech, exploring Jemaa el-Fna square, mosques, souks, palaces, gardens, and modern districts before returning to Casablanca according to your flight schedule.

Main Highlights of the 8-Day Tour

- Explore Fes: medina, University of Al Qaraouine, tanneries, Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss, and local cooperatives
- Middle Atlas landscapes, Ifrane, and cedar forests of Azrou
- Visit Ziz Gorge and Rissani market
- Merzouga Desert: Erg Chebbi dunes, Khamlia village with Gnawa music, camel ride, and overnight in a desert camp with traditional dinner
- Todra and Dades gorges with unique rock formations
- Ouarzazate and the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou
- Cross the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass to Marrakech
- Guided tour of Marrakech: Jemaa el-Fna square, mosques, souks, palaces, gardens, and modern districts
- Return to Casablanca according to flight schedule

8-Day Morocco Tour Itinerary from Casablanca

Discover the 8-day Morocco itinerary below to see what the tour includes. You also have the freedom to customize the route according to your preferences and interests.

DAY 1: Casablanca – Fes

The private tour begins with pickup from your hotel in Casablanca, followed by a visit to the city’s main cultural sites before departing for Fes, where we will spend the night in a riad or hotel.

Day 2: Fes – Guided Tour

We will explore Morocco’s oldest city, wandering through its narrow streets and alleys. Visits include the Royal Palace gate, the Jewish quarter where the first Mellah was built in the 16th century, the Al Qaraouine University, the tanneries, the Attarine Museum, and the Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss. In the afternoon, we will visit local cooperatives and enjoy a panoramic view of the entire medina before returning to the riad.

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

After breakfast, we depart for Merzouga, crossing the Middle Atlas Mountains and passing through Ifrane and the cedar forests of Azrou, where you can feed the Barbary monkeys. We will stop in Midelt for lunch and continue through the Ziz Valley to Erfoud and Rissani, exploring its local market, before arriving in Merzouga to spend the night at a hotel.

Day 4: Merzouga Desert

We will spend the day exploring the desert and the Erg Chebbi dunes in a 4×4, experiencing the life of the Berber nomads. We will visit the village of Khamlia to enjoy Gnawa music and have a Berber pizza lunch in Rissani. In the afternoon, we will take a camel ride to watch the sunset and spend the night at a camp with a traditional dinner, mint tea, and music under the starry Sahara sky.

Day 5: Merzouga – Todra Gorge – Dades Gorge

Early in the morning, we will watch the sunrise over the desert and return by camel to the village. Then we depart for Tinghir to visit the Todra Gorge, the tallest and narrowest gorge in Morocco, where we can take a walk. After lunch, we continue to the Dades Gorge to admire its unique rock formations known as the “Monkey Fingers” and spend the night in a local hotel or riad.

DAY 6: Dades – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech

We will depart for Ouarzazate following the Route of a Thousand Kasbahs, with a stop in Kalaat Mgouna, the heart of the Valley of Roses, for lunch. We will visit the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou before crossing the Tizi-n-Tichka pass to Marrakech, where we will spend the night in a riad or hotel.

Day 7: Marrakech – Guided Tour

We will tour Marrakech with a guide, visiting Jemaa el-Fna Square, the Koutoubia Mosque, the souks, palaces, museums, and modern areas such as Gueliz, as well as the Menara and Majorelle Gardens.

DAY 8: Marrakech – Casablanca

Depending on your flight schedule, you can explore less touristy areas of Marrakech and enjoy a local lunch before being transferred to your hotel or the airport, concluding the tour.

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Tour Inclusions and Exclusions

Price Includes:

Camel ride at sunrise and sunset (one camel per person)
Official art history guide in Marrakech and Fes
Pickup and drop-off service at your accommodation in Casablanca
Private air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver
Overnight stay in a desert camp with dinner and breakfast
Accommodation on a half-board basis in selected hotels, riads, or kasbahs
Option to stop anywhere for photos
Local guide at the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou
Fuel included

Price Does Not Include:

Flights
Lunches and some dinners
Entrance fees to monuments

Price of the 8-Day Morocco Itinerary

The price varies depending on the number of participants: the more people join the tour, the lower the price per person. Since transportation costs are fixed, the price is divided among the participants. The price also depends on the quality of accommodation. Contact us to get an exact quote.

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