Private 8 Days Tours From Casablanca to Merzouga Desert and back

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival and Visit Casablanca with mosque ticket
1 stop
1
Casablanca
Arrive in Casablanca, Morocco’s economic hub, where your driver-guide will welcome you and begin a guided city introduction. Visit the iconic Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world, dramatically positioned above the Atlantic Ocean. With your entrance ticket included, explore its grand prayer hall, intricate zellige tilework, marble floors, and towering minaret. Continue with a panoramic drive along the Corniche seaside promenade, passing modern neighborhoods and historic districts that reflect Casablanca’s blend of tradition and contemporary life.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Casablanca → Marrakech (Guided Tour)
2 stops
2
Casablanca
Morning departure toward Marrakech via highway. sit back relax enjoy sightseeing views along the way that will take arround 3 hours , your driver will stop whenever you need to
3 hours • Admission ticket free
3
Marrakech
Discover Marrakech with an official local guide. Visit key landmarks, explore lively souks, admire historic architecture, and experience the vibrant atmosphere of the Red City, including its famous squares and gardens.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Marrakech → Tizi n’Tichka → Ait Ben Haddou → Ouarzazate → Boumalne Dades
4 stops
4
Tizi n Tichka
Stop at Morocco’s highest mountain pass (2,260 m). Enjoy panoramic views of the High Atlas Mountains and Berber villages.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
5
Ait Ben Haddou
Explore this legendary UNESCO-listed ksar, once a key caravan stop linking the Sahara to Marrakech. Walk through narrow clay alleys, climb to hilltop granaries, and learn why filmmakers from around the world choose this dramatic setting.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
6
Ouarzazate
Pause in Ouarzazate, a historic crossroads of trade and cinema. See the exterior of Kasbah Taourirt and hear stories of desert caravans and Hollywood productions filmed in the region.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
7
Boumalne Dades
Arrive in the Dades Valley, where rugged red cliffs and winding roads signal the gateway to the deep south.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Boumalne Dades → Dades Gorges → Tinghir → Merzouga Desert
3 stops
8
Dadès Gorges
Marvel at towering canyon walls and dramatic rock formations shaped by centuries of erosion. The scenery here is among the most photogenic in the Atlas region.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
9
Tinghir
Travel through lush palm groves fed by ancient irrigation systems. This fertile oasis contrasts sharply with the surrounding arid mountains.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
10
Merzouga
Arrive at the Sahara’s edge. Ride camels across golden dunes as the sun sets, casting changing colors across the sand. At camp, enjoy traditional dinner, live Berber drumming, and one of the clearest night skies you’ll ever see.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Merzouga → Middle Atlas → Fes
5 stops
11
Merzouga
Early morning wake-up to witness sunrise over the dunes—one of the most peaceful moments of the journey. Breakfast at camp before departure.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
12
Rissani
Stop in Rissani, once a major trading center and birthplace of Morocco’s ruling dynasty. Visit the traditional souk (market) if open, where locals still trade livestock, spices, and dates.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
13
Erfoud
Pass through Erfoud, known for fossil workshops and as a gateway town between the Sahara and northern Morocco. Learn about the region’s ancient seabed fossils found embedded in stone.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
14
Drive through the Middle Atlas region, where the landscape changes dramatically. Cedar forests, alpine scenery, and cooler air replace desert plains. Possible stop near cedar forests to see Barbary macaques in their natural habitat.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
15
Fes
Evening arrival in Fes, one of Morocco’s oldest and most culturally rich cities.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Fes Full-Day Guided City Tour
4 stops
16
Royal palace of Fes
Admire the massive golden gates of the Royal Palace, an excellent introduction to Fes’ imperial importance.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
17
Fes el-Bali
Explore the UNESCO-listed Fes el-Bali, the world’s largest car-free medieval city. Visit historic madrasas, bustling souks, spice markets, and artisan workshops where crafts are still made by hand.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
18
Chouara Tannery
Observe traditional leather-making methods from panoramic terraces. Learn how dyes are made from natural ingredients, just as they were centuries ago.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
19
Mosque and University of al-Qarawiyyin
See the exterior of the world’s oldest continuously operating university, a cornerstone of Islamic learning since the 9th century.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Fes → Volubilis → Meknes → Chefchaouen
3 stops
20
Volubilis
Explore Volubilis, Morocco’s best-preserved Roman site. Walk along ancient streets lined with arches, temples, and detailed mosaics that reveal daily life during Roman rule.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
21
Meknes
Discover Meknes, known for its massive city walls and monumental gates. Visit Bab Mansour and hear stories of Sultan Moulay Ismail’s ambitious reign.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
22
Chefchaouen
Arrival in Chefchaouen, nestled in the Rif Mountains. The calm atmosphere and blue-painted streets offer a peaceful contrast to imperial cities.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Chefchaouen → Rabat → Casablanca Airport
3 stops
23
Chefchaouen
Enjoy free time to explore blue alleyways, local artisan shops, and scenic viewpoints overlooking the town.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
24
Rabat
Visit Morocco’s capital, Rabat. Highlights include Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the Kasbah of the Udayas overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
25
Casablanca
Comfortable transfer to the airport or Drop off at your accommodation, marking the end of your Moroccan journey.
2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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