7-Day Tour from Casablanca: The Ultimate Moroccan Journey
Tour type:
Private Cultural & Desert Adventure
Language Support:
English, French, Arabic (Multilingual guides and drivers)
Duration:
7 Days / 6 Nights=
An Overview 7- Day Tour from Casablanca
Our 7-Day Tour from Casablanca is a specially designed journey that invites you to feel the long history and unique culture of Morocco. This itinerary offers a deep and balanced introduction to the country, weaving together the Atlantic coast, imperial cities, mountain landscapes, and the golden dunes of the Sahara. From the bustling life of the Fes medina to the serene quietness of the Erg Chebbi desert, you will create memories that last a lifetime. Starting in Casablanca and concluding in the “Red City” of Marrakech, this tour covers four Imperial Cities and the famous blue-washed town of Chefchaouen, ensuring you see the absolute best of Morocco in just one week.
7- Day Tour from Casablanca Highlights
- Hassan II Mosque: Marvel at the largest mosque in Africa, perched dramatically over the Atlantic Ocean.
- Chefchaouen: Wander through the photogenic, blue-painted streets of the Rif Mountains.
- Volubilis: Step back in time at the ancient Roman ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Fes Medina: Explore the world’s oldest university and a maze of 9,000 narrow streets with a local guide.
- Sahara Desert: Experience a sunset camel trek and sleep under the stars in a luxury desert camp.
- Ait Ben Haddou: Visit the iconic fortified village made famous by Gladiator and Game of Thrones.
- High Atlas Mountains: Cross the scenic Tizi n’Tichka pass at an altitude of 2,260 meters.
Tour Plan
Day 1: Casablanca – Rabat – Fes
Day 1: Casablanca ⇢ Rabat Your 7-Day Tour from Casablanca begins with a pickup at the airport or your hotel. Visit the majestic Hassan II Mosque before driving to Rabat, the political capital. Explore the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the beautiful blue-and-white Kasbah of the Udayas overlooking the ocean.
Day 2: Rabat ⇢ Chefchaouen Travel through the green fields of the Rif Mountains to reach the “Blue Pearl,” Chefchaouen. Spend the afternoon getting lost in its tranquil, azure-washed alleyways and relaxing in the Uta el Hammam square.
Day 3: Chefchaouen ⇢ Volubilis ⇢ Meknes ⇢ Fes Head south to the Roman ruins of Volubilis to see remarkably preserved mosaics. Continue to the Imperial City of Meknes to admire the grand Bab Mansour gate before arriving in Fes for the evening.
Day 4: Full Guided Day Trip in Fes Discover the spiritual heart of Morocco with a local expert. Visit the Royal Palace gates, the Jewish Quarter (Mellah), and the famous Chouara Tannery. Immerse yourself in the crafts and history of the medieval Medina.
Day 5: Fes ⇢ Ifrane ⇢ Cedar Forest ⇢ Merzouga Desert Cross the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping in “Moroccan Switzerland” (Ifrane) and the cedar forest to see Barbary macaques. Follow the Ziz Valley to Merzouga, where you will ride camels into the Erg Chebbi dunes for a magical night in a desert camp.
Day 6: Merzouga Desert ⇢ Todra Gorge ⇢ Dades Gorge Watch the sunrise over the dunes before heading to Rissani to explore its traditional market. Marvel at the 300-meter-high cliffs of Todra Gorge and the “monkey fingers” rock formations in Dades Valley.
Day 7: Dades Gorge ⇢ Ait Ben Haddou ⇢ Marrakech Visit the Ouarzazate film studios and the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka pass, arriving in Marrakech by evening where your journey concludes.
Day 2: Guided Tour of Fes
Spend a full day exploring Fes, the intellectual and spiritual heart of Morocco. Visit the Al Quaraouiyine University, the legendary Chouara Tannery, and the vibrant souks of the old medina with a local expert guide.
Day 3: Fes – Ifrane – Cedar Forest – Merzouga Sahara
Depart Fes for the Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop in Ifrane, known as “Little Switzerland,” and the Azrou Cedar Forest to see wild Barbary Macaques. Travel through the scenic Ziz Valley to reach the Merzouga dunes. End the day with a camel trek into the desert for a night at a luxury camp.
Day 4: Sahara Discovery – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley
Wake up early for a spectacular desert sunrise before heading to Rissani to explore its traditional market. Walk through the towering red cliffs of the Todra Gorges—a favorite for climbers—before settling into the lush Dades Valley for the night.
Day 5: Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou
Travel along the “Road of a Thousand Kasbahs,” passing through the Valley of Roses and the Skoura palm groves. Explore the “Hollywood of Africa,” Ouarzazate, and the historic Ait Benhaddou Kasbah.
Day 6: High Atlas Mountains – Marrakech
On the final day of your 6-Day Tour Casablanca to desert and Marrakech, cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka pass. Arrive in Marrakech for a guided tour of the Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, and the bustling Jemaa el-Fna Square before your drop-off.
Included
Private A/C comfortable transport (4x4 or Minivan).
Professional English-speaking driver/guide.
5 Nights accommodation (Riads and Luxury Desert Camp).
Daily breakfast and select dinners (usually in the Sahara and Dades).
Camel trek experience in Merzouga.
Local expert guides in Fes and at historic sites.
Excluded
International flights and travel insurance.
Lunches and all beverages.
Entry fees to monuments and museums.
Tips and personal expenses.