8 Days 7 Nights Morocco Tour from Casablanca

Overview

8 Days 7 Nights Morocco Tour from Casablanca

Experience Morocco’s imperial cities, mountain landscapes, ancient kasbahs, and Sahara Desert on this 8-day tour starting and ending in Casablanca. Explore the historical landmarks of Rabat, Meknes, Volubilis, and Fes before crossing the Middle Atlas Mountains toward Merzouga. Ride camels across the Erg Chebbi dunes, watch the desert sunset, and spend a memorable night in a traditional Sahara camp. Continue through Todra Gorge, Dades Valley, Ouarzazate, and Ait Ben Haddou before crossing the High Atlas Mountains to Marrakech. After exploring Marrakech with a local guide, return to Casablanca for the final night and airport departure.

Day by day

Your Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Casablanca → Rabat → Meknes → Volubilis → Fes

   Your Morocco tour begins with pickup from Casablanca Airport or your accommodation. Start with a visit to the impressive Hassan II Mosque, one of Casablanca’s most famous landmarks and one of the few major mosques in Morocco open to non-Muslim visitors. Continue to Rabat, Morocco’s administrative capital, to explore Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the exterior of the Royal Palace. Travel onward to Meknes to discover Bab Mansour, El Hedim Square, the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, and the historic royal granaries and stables. Before reaching Fes, stop at Volubilis to explore the remains of the ancient Roman city. Arrive in Fes in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

2. Day 2

   Guided Tour of Fes

   After breakfast, meet your local guide and begin exploring Fes, Morocco’s cultural and spiritual capital. Walk through the narrow streets of the UNESCO-listed Fes Medina and discover traditional souks, artisan workshops, fountains, madrasas, and historic monuments. See Bou Inania Madrasa, Nejjarine Fountain, the Chouara Tanneries, Bab Boujloud, the Mellah, and the exterior of Al Quaraouiyine Mosque and University. Later, visit a panoramic viewpoint overlooking the old Medina before returning to your accommodation for the night.

3. Day 3

   Fes → Ifrane → Midelt → Ziz Valley → Merzouga

   After breakfast, leave Fes and travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop in Ifrane, a peaceful mountain town known for its alpine architecture and clean streets. Continue through the cedar forests near Azrou, where you may encounter Barbary macaques in their natural environment. Travel through mountain landscapes and traditional Berber villages before stopping for lunch in Midelt. In the afternoon, continue through the impressive Ziz Valley, known for its palm groves and panoramic viewpoints. Upon arrival in Merzouga, meet your camel guide and ride across the Erg Chebbi dunes while enjoying the desert sunset. Reach your Sahara camp for dinner, traditional music, and an overnight stay in a desert tent.

4. Day 4

   Merzouga → Rissani → Todra Gorge → Dades Valley → Ouarzazate

   Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the Sahara dunes before enjoying breakfast at the camp. Leave Merzouga and stop in Rissani, a historic desert town known for its traditional market and importance in the ancient trans-Saharan caravan trade. Continue toward Tinghir and visit the impressive Todra Gorge. Enjoy time to walk between its towering rock walls before traveling through Dades Valley and the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs. Arrive in Ouarzazate in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

5. Day 5

   Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → High Atlas → Marrakech

   After breakfast, explore Ouarzazate and see some of its famous landmarks, including Taourirt Kasbah and the Atlas Film Studios. Continue to Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO-listed fortified village known for its traditional earthen architecture and appearances in many international films. After exploring the kasbah, travel through the High Atlas Mountains and cross the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Several stops will be made for panoramic views, mountain villages, and photographs. Arrive in Marrakech in the afternoon for dinner and an overnight stay.

6. Day 6

   Guided Tour of Marrakech

   After breakfast, meet your local guide for a full-day tour of Marrakech. Visit important attractions such as Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs, Koutoubia Mosque, and the traditional Medina. Walk through the colorful souks filled with spices, leather goods, carpets, lanterns, and local handicrafts. You will also experience the lively atmosphere of Jemaa el-Fna Square, where storytellers, musicians, food stalls, and performers gather throughout the day. Return to your accommodation in Marrakech for the night.

7. Day 7

   Marrakech → Casablanca

   After breakfast, enjoy additional free time in Marrakech to explore the Medina, shop in the souks, relax at your accommodation, or visit attractions not covered during the guided tour. Later, travel from Marrakech to Casablanca. Depending on your arrival time, you may have additional free time to explore the city. Dinner and overnight stay in Casablanca.

8. Day 8

   Casablanca Airport Transfer

   After breakfast, your driver will transfer you to Mohammed V International Airport according to your flight schedule. This marks the end of your 8-day Morocco tour.