Private Casablanca Desert Tour 8 days Grand Morocco Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Casablanca → Rabat → Tangier
3 stops
1
Casablanca
Begin your Moroccan journey in Casablanca with pickup from your hotel or airport. Visit the impressive Hassan II Mosque, dramatically built above the Atlantic Ocean and admired for its intricate Moroccan craftsmanship.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
2
Rabat
Continue to Rabat, Morocco’s elegant capital, where you discover Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the Kasbah of the Udayas. The city combines royal history, ocean views, and peaceful Andalusian-style architecture.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
3
Tangier
Arrive in Tangier, the gateway between Africa and Europe. Enjoy the city’s cosmopolitan atmosphere, coastal scenery, and lively medina before checking into your accommodation for the night.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Tangier → Chefchaouen
3 stops
4
Cape Spartel
Start the day at Cape Spartel, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Mediterranean Sea. Enjoy panoramic coastal views, dramatic cliffs, and the historic lighthouse overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
5
Caves of Hercules
Visit the legendary Caves of Hercules, one of Tangier’s most famous natural attractions. Explore sea-carved caves linked to ancient mythology and admire the opening shaped like the African continent.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
6
Chefchaouen
Travel through the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen, famous for its blue-painted streets and peaceful atmosphere. Wander charming alleyways, local markets, and scenic squares surrounded by mountain landscapes.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Fes
3 stops
7
Chefchaouen
Spend the morning exploring Chefchaouen’s picturesque medina. Enjoy free time for photography, artisan shops, rooftop cafés, and relaxing walks through one of Morocco’s most photogenic towns.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
8
Volubilis
Visit the UNESCO-listed Roman ruins of Volubilis, where ancient mosaics, columns, and triumphal arches reveal Morocco’s Roman past. The site offers sweeping countryside views and remarkably preserved remains.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
9
Fes
Continue to Fes, Morocco’s cultural and spiritual heart. Arrive in the evening and settle into your riad before beginning a deeper exploration of the imperial city the following day.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Fes Full-Day Guided Tour
4 stops
10
Fes el-Bali
Explore the ancient medina of Fes with an official local guide. Walk through maze-like streets filled with spice markets, artisan workshops, and centuries-old architecture still alive with daily activity.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
11
Bou Inania Medersa
Visit Bou Inania Madrasa, one of Morocco’s finest examples of Marinid architecture, featuring carved cedar wood, intricate stucco decoration, and colorful zellige tilework.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
12
Royal palace of Fes
Stop outside the Royal Palace gates, famous for their massive golden doors and elegant craftsmanship reflecting Morocco’s imperial grandeur.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included
13
Chouara Tannery
Observe traditional leather-making techniques at the famous Chouara Tannery, where artisans continue centuries-old dyeing methods using natural colors and handmade craftsmanship.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Fes → Ifrane → Azrou → Midelt → Merzouga Desert
4 stops
14
Ifrane
Travel south through the Middle Atlas Mountains and stop in Ifrane, known for alpine-style architecture, clean streets, and cool mountain air unlike anywhere else in Morocco.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
15
Azrou Cedar Forest
Continue to the cedar forests near Azrou, home to Barbary macaques. Enjoy a short walk among ancient cedar trees and panoramic mountain scenery.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
16
Midelt
Pass through Midelt, surrounded by mountain landscapes and orchards. The town serves as an important crossroads between northern Morocco and the Sahara region.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
17
Arrive in Merzouga and experience a camel trek across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. Watch the sunset over the Sahara before enjoying dinner, Berber music, and a magical night under the stars in a desert camp.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Merzouga → Todgha Gorges → Dades Valley → Ouarzazate
4 stops
18
Merzouga
Wake early to admire sunrise over the Sahara dunes, one of the most unforgettable moments of the journey, before returning by camel and continuing westward.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
19
Todra Gorge
Visit the breathtaking Todgha Gorges, where limestone cliffs rise dramatically above a narrow canyon carved by the river over centuries. Enjoy a short walk through this spectacular natural site.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
20
Boumalne Dades
Travel through the Dades Valley, famous for unusual rock formations, kasbahs, and scenic mountain roads lined with palm groves and traditional Berber villages.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
21
Ouarzazate
Arrive in Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Morocco.” Discover its cinematic history, desert landscapes, and strategic location along ancient caravan routes.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → Marrakech
3 stops
22
Ait Ben Haddou
Explore the UNESCO-listed ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, one of Morocco’s most iconic fortified villages. Walk through narrow clay alleys and admire architecture featured in many international films.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Tizi n Tichka (Pass by)
Cross the spectacular High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Scenic stops along the way offer panoramic views of valleys, Berber villages, and winding mountain roads.
23
Marrakech
Arrive in Marrakech in the late afternoon. The vibrant atmosphere, lively souks, and red-colored architecture provide a striking contrast to the desert landscapes crossed earlier in the journey.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Marrakech → Airport Transfer
1 stop
24
Marrakech
Enjoy free time depending on your flight schedule before your private transfer to Marrakech, or Casablanca airport, marking the end of your unforgettable Moroccan adventure.
2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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