Overview
Our 9 days Morocco tour from Casablanca is a complete loop that starts and ends in Casablanca, ideal for international flights. This 9 day Morocco itinerary visits Marrakech with a local guide, crosses the High Atlas to Ait Ben Haddou and the Dades Valley, and reaches the Sahara.
Ride a camel into the Erg Chebbi for the sunset and sleep in a luxury desert camp, then discover Fes, Volubilis, the blue city of Chefchaouen and Rabat before returning to the Hassan II Mosque.
Private and flexible, it is one of our most complete Morocco tours from Casablanca, mixing imperial cities, mountains and desert.
Highlights
- Guided day in Marrakech: Bahia Palace, Koutoubia, Majorelle Garden
- High Atlas, Ait Ben Haddou and the Roses Valley
- Todra Gorge and a camel ride in the Merzouga dunes
- Night in a luxury Sahara camp
- Guided day in Fes and the Roman ruins of Volubilis
- Chefchaouen, Rabat and the Hassan II Mosque
Itinerary · Day by Day
DAY1Casablanca – Marrakech
Welcome at Casablanca airport and transfer to Marrakech.
First evening in the Jemaa el-Fnaa square and its food stalls.
Clean and comfortable rooms with a private bathroom and your choice of double, twin or single beds. Breakfast and dinner included. If your preferred accommodation is unavailable, we arrange a similar option of the same category.
DAY2Full Day in Marrakech with a Local Guide
The Bahia Palace, the Koutoubia, the souks of the medina and the Saadian Tombs.
The Majorelle Garden and the Yves Saint Laurent Museum.
Clean and comfortable rooms with a private bathroom and your choice of double, twin or single beds. Breakfast and dinner included. If your preferred accommodation is unavailable, we arrange a similar option of the same category.
DAY3Marrakech – High Atlas – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Roses Valley – Dades Valley
Through the High Atlas and its Berber villages to the kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou.
Ouarzazate and the road of a thousand kasbahs and oases to the Roses Valley and the Dades Valley.
Clean and comfortable rooms with a private bathroom and your choice of double, twin or single beds. Breakfast and dinner included. If your preferred accommodation is unavailable, we arrange a similar option of the same category.
DAY4Dades Valley – Todra Gorge – Erfoud – Merzouga (Sahara)
Free time in the Todra Gorge, then the towns of Tinjdad, Jorf and Erfoud in the Tafilalet oasis.
A 2-hour camel ride in the Erg Chebbi with a stop for the sunset and sandboarding (optional), then tea, dinner and Berber music in your luxury camp.
Sahara Eden Camp, or similar
Private tent with a comfortable bed and a private bathroom with a hot shower. Dinner and breakfast included, with Berber music around the campfire under the stars. We never use basic camps or shared bathrooms.
DAY5Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Midelt – Ifrane – Fes
Sunrise over the dunes, camel ride back, then Errachidia and the Ziz Valley viewpoint.
Lunch in Midelt, the cedar forest and its macaques, Ifrane and arrival in Fes.
Clean and comfortable rooms with a private bathroom and your choice of double, twin or single beds. Breakfast and dinner included. If your preferred accommodation is unavailable, we arrange a similar option of the same category.
DAY6Full Day in Fes with a Local Guide
The markets of the medina, the Nejjarine Wood Museum and the tanneries.
The Bou Inania Madrasa, the Qarawiyyin, the Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss and local street food.
Clean and comfortable rooms with a private bathroom and your choice of double, twin or single beds. Breakfast and dinner included. If your preferred accommodation is unavailable, we arrange a similar option of the same category.
DAY7Fes – Volubilis – Rif Mountains – Chefchaouen
The Roman ruins of Volubilis, then the Rif Mountains.
Free time in the blue medina of Chefchaouen, its market, main square and the Ras Elma river.
Clean and comfortable rooms with a private bathroom and your choice of double, twin or single beds. Breakfast and dinner included. If your preferred accommodation is unavailable, we arrange a similar option of the same category.
DAY8Chefchaouen – Rabat – Casablanca
Early walk in Chefchaouen, then Rabat: the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, the Hassan Tower and the Kasbah of the Udayas.
Arrival in Casablanca and the Hassan II Mosque (or the next morning, depending on time).
Clean and comfortable rooms with a private bathroom and your choice of double, twin or single beds. Breakfast and dinner included. If your preferred accommodation is unavailable, we arrange a similar option of the same category.
DAY9Casablanca – Airport Transfer
Transfer from your hotel to Casablanca airport according to your flight time.
End of the tour · drop-off at your riad, hotel or the airport
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Tour Map
Route: Casablanca – Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley – Todra Gorge – Merzouga – Ifrane – Fes – Volubilis – Chefchaouen – Rabat – Casablanca
Accommodations
Choose one category for your whole trip. The desert camp is always luxury. These are our usual choices; if one is fully booked we arrange a similar hotel of the same category.
| Night | Standard | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Night 1 Marrakech | Riad Merzouga Marrakech | Riad Aslal | La Mamounia |
| Night 2 Marrakech | Riad Merzouga Marrakech | Riad Aslal | La Mamounia |
| Night 3 Dades Valley | Riad Gabsi | Riad Paradise or Dar Blues | Eden Boutique Hotel |
| Night 4 Sahara (erg chebbi) | Sahara Eden Camp, or similar · luxury desert camp only | ||
| Night 5 Fes | Riad Sara | Palais Houyam | Palais Faraj |
| Night 6 Fes | Riad Sara | Palais Houyam | Palais Faraj |
| Night 7 Chefchaouen | Riad Hicham | Ziryeb Chefchaouen | Dar Echchaouen |
| Night 8 Casablanca | Ibis Casablanca City Centre | Kaan Casablanca | Royal Mansour Casablanca |
Price
The “from” price is for a private group of 17 people or more in standard accommodation. The final price depends on your group size, travel dates and the hotel category you choose. Ask us for a free quote.
What’s included
- Private air-conditioned 4×4 or deluxe van for 9 days
- English or Spanish speaking local driver-guide
- Pick-up and drop-off at your riad, hotel or the airport in Casablanca
- 7 nights in hotels or riads of your category + 1 night in a luxury desert camp
- Breakfast and dinner every day (vegetarian and vegan options)
- Camel ride in the dunes (one camel per person)
- Stops for photos and breaks whenever you want
Not included
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments
- Personal expenses
- Official local guides in the cities (we can book them for you)
Booking
If you’re looking to book or personalize this tour itinerary, let us know your ideas and preferences. We’ll craft an experience uniquely tailored to your vision. Our goal is to help you create the perfect Moroccan adventure. Don’t hesitate to contact us by email for more details.
If we haven’t replied to your message, please contact us on WhatsApp at +212 647-064454. We’ll be happy to help you!
Before You Go
- Bring layers: nights can be cold in the mountains and the desert, even in summer (and very cold from November to February).
- Pack sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen and a scarf to protect you from sun and sand.
- For mosques and holy places, dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered). Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca is the only one open to non-Muslims.
- Wear comfortable shoes for the medinas, gorges and kasbahs.
- Bring a small bag for the desert night; your big luggage stays safe in the car.
- Have some cash in dirhams for lunches, drinks and small shopping; card payment is rare in villages.
- Roads in the mountains are winding: tell us if you get car sick and we will stop more often.
- Mobile network works in most places, and Wi-Fi is available in the hotels.
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FAQs
Is this tour private?
Yes. The car, the driver and the guide are only for you and your group. We never mix travelers from different bookings.
Are hotels included?
Yes, every night is included in the category you choose (standard, mid-range or luxury), and the desert night is always in a luxury camp.
Are meals included?
Breakfast and dinner are included every day. Lunches and drinks are not included, so you can choose where and what to eat.
Is the airport transfer included?
Yes. We pick you up at your riad, hotel or the airport in Casablanca and drop you off at the end of the tour in Casablanca.
Can the itinerary be customized?
Of course. You can add a night, change the hotels or add experiences like a nomad family visit, a cooking class or a romantic dinner in the dunes. Tell us your wishes.
What kind of vehicle is used?
A private air-conditioned 4×4 or deluxe van, depending on the size of your group.
What is the best time for this tour?
The tour runs all year. Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are the most pleasant. Summer days are hot, and winter nights in the mountains and the desert are cold.
