8 Day Morocco Tour From Casablanca | Fes, Merzouga & Marrakech

Your 8-day Morocco tour from Casablanca begins with your departure toward Fes.

Depending on your arrival time and schedule, you can begin with a visit to Casablanca's impressive Hassan II Mosque before leaving the city.

Travel toward Rabat, Morocco's capital, where you can stop at the Hassan Tower, Mohammed V Mausoleum and Kasbah of the Udayas.

Continue through the Moroccan countryside toward the historic Roman site of Volubilis.

Explore the archaeological remains, including ancient columns, mosaics and Roman streets.

Continue to Meknes, one of Morocco's four imperial cities.

Discover the medina and admire Bab Mansour, one of Morocco's most impressive historic gates.

Continue to Fes in the evening and check into your traditional riad or hotel.

Overnight: Fes

Today you'll discover Fes, one of Morocco's most important cultural and historical cities.

With a local guide, walk through the ancient medina and explore its maze of narrow streets, traditional souks and historic buildings.

Depending on opening hours and access, highlights may include:

• Al Quaraouiyine area
• Bou Inania Madrasa
• Al Attarine Madrasa
• Fes tanneries
• Andalusian Quarter
• Traditional souks
• Royal Palace area
• Mellah
• Panoramic viewpoints

Fes is famous for its traditional craftsmanship, including leather, ceramics, metalwork and textiles.

Return to your riad or hotel in the evening.

Overnight: Fes

After breakfast, begin your journey toward the Sahara Desert.

The landscape changes dramatically as you cross the Middle Atlas Mountains.

Stop in Ifrane, often nicknamed the "Switzerland of Morocco" because of its alpine-style architecture and mountain setting.

Continue to the cedar forests, where you may have the opportunity to see Barbary macaques.

Afterward, travel to Midelt, known for its apple production, where you'll stop for lunch.

Continue south through the dramatic landscapes of the Ziz Valley before arriving in the Merzouga region.

Check into your desert hotel with views toward the Erg Chebbi dunes.

Overnight: Merzouga

Today is one of the highlights of your 13-day Morocco tour from Casablanca.

After breakfast, explore the Merzouga desert region by private 4×4.

You'll visit the surrounding desert and may stop at former mining areas before continuing to meet a nomadic family and learn about their traditional lifestyle.

Continue to Khamlia, a village famous for Gnawa music. Enjoy a traditional musical performance and discover more about the cultural heritage of the region.

In the afternoon, return toward the dunes and begin your camel trek across Erg Chebbi.

Ride through the golden Sahara dunes while watching the landscape change as the sun begins to set.

Arrive at your private desert camp, where you'll have dinner and enjoy traditional Moroccan music around the campfire.

Overnight: Private Sahara desert camp

Wake up early if you'd like to experience the spectacular Sahara sunrise from the dunes.

After breakfast, return to Merzouga village by camel or 4×4, depending on your preference.

Continue toward Erfoud, known for its fossils and dates, before traveling through the landscapes of southeastern Morocco.

Continue through the Todra Valley toward the spectacular Todra Gorge, where towering limestone cliffs rise dramatically on both sides of the river.

Enjoy time for photographs and a short walk before continuing toward the Dades Valley.

Check into your hotel for the evening.

Overnight: Dades Valley

After breakfast, continue toward Marrakech through some of Morocco's most spectacular landscapes.

Travel through the Valley of Roses and the road toward Ouarzazate, often called the gateway to the Sahara.

Continue to the famous Ait Ben Haddou, a historic fortified ksar and one of Morocco's most recognizable architectural sites.

Explore the old settlement and enjoy time for photographs.

The journey then continues through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka Pass, reaching an altitude of approximately 2,260 meters.

Along the route, you can stop at an argan oil cooperative to learn how traditional argan products are produced.

Continue to Marrakech and check into your riad or hotel.

Overnight: Marrakech

After breakfast, discover Marrakech, Morocco's famous Red City.

Your local guide will take you through the city's historic landmarks and medina.

Depending on opening hours and your interests, your sightseeing can include:

• Koutoubia Mosque
• Bahia Palace
• Ben Youssef Madrasa
• Marrakech Medina
• Traditional souks
• Jemaa el-Fnaa

You can also visit the Majorelle Garden, subject to availability and ticket arrangements.

In the afternoon, enjoy free time to explore the medina, shop for Moroccan handicrafts or relax at a traditional café.

Overnight: Marrakech

After breakfast, begin your journey from Marrakech back to Casablanca.

The drive generally takes around 2.5–3.5 hours, depending on traffic and your final destination.

If your international flight departs from Mohammed V International Airport, we recommend allowing sufficient time for the transfer and airport procedures.

Your driver will drop you off at the airport according to your flight schedule.

Your 10-day Morocco tour from Casablanca ends here, with unforgettable memories of Morocco's imperial cities, blue mountain towns, Sahara dunes and historic kasbahs.

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