GRAND MOROCCO TOUR FROM MARRAKECH TO CASABLANCA
Day 1
Arrival in Marrakech
Your journey begins with arrival in Marrakech. After meeting your driver at the airport, you will be transferred to your hotel or riad. Depending on your arrival time, you may have the opportunity to explore the nearby streets of the medina or relax and prepare for the adventure ahead.
Overnight in Marrakech.
Day 2
Marrakech city tour
Today you explore Marrakech with a local guide. You will visit some of the city’s most famous landmarks including the Bahia Palace, the Koutoubia Mosque, and the colorful souks of the medina. The tour also includes time in the lively Jemaa el-Fnaa square where street performers, musicians, and food stalls create a unique atmosphere.
Overnight in Marrakech.
Day 3
Marrakech – High Atlas Mountains – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley
Approx. driving time 6 hours
After breakfast we cross the spectacular High Atlas Mountains. The road climbs through winding mountain passes and traditional Berber villages. We visit the famous kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, one of Morocco’s most iconic historical sites. Continuing through Ouarzazate and along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, we arrive in the scenic Dades Valley.
Overnight in Dades Valley.
Day 4
Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Erfoud – Merzouga
Approx. driving time 4-5 hours
After breakfast we continue toward the spectacular Todra Gorge. You will have time to walk through the canyon before traveling through desert towns toward the Sahara. In the afternoon you ride camels into the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi while the sun sets over the desert. Dinner and Berber music await at the desert camp.
Overnight in a Sahara desert camp.
Day 5
Merzouga – Nomad families – Khamlia village – desert landscapes
Wake early to watch the sunrise over the dunes. Today we explore the Sahara region around Merzouga. You will visit nomadic families and the village of Khamlia, famous for its traditional Gnawa music. The afternoon is relaxed, giving you time to enjoy the peaceful beauty of the desert.
Overnight in a hotel near the dunes.
Day 6
Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Midelt – Cedar Forest – Ifrane – Fes
Approx. driving time 7-8 hours
After breakfast we leave the desert and travel north. The journey passes through the spectacular Ziz Valley and the Middle Atlas Mountains. In the cedar forests near Azrou you may see wild Barbary macaque monkeys. Later we stop in Ifrane before arriving in Fes.
Overnight in Fes.
Day 7
Fes city tour
Today we explore one of Morocco’s most historic cities. The guided tour includes the ancient medina, the famous tanneries, and Al Quaraouiyine University. The narrow streets of the medina reveal centuries of Moroccan culture and craftsmanship
Overnight in Fes.
Day 8
Fes – Rif Mountains – Chefchaouen
Approx. driving time 3-4 hours
After breakfast we travel through the scenic Rif Mountains. By the afternoon we arrive in Chefchaouen, famous for its blue-painted streets and peaceful mountain atmosphere. The afternoon is perfect for wandering through the charming medina and enjoying the beautiful surroundings.
Overnight in Chefchaouen.
Day 9
Chefchaouen – Rabat – Casablanca
Approx. driving time 5 hours
After breakfast we travel toward Morocco’s capital city.
In Rabat we visit the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the Kasbah of the Udayas overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Later we continue along the coast to Casablanca.
Overnight in Casablanca.
Day 10
Casablanca – Departure
After breakfast we visit the famous Hassan II Mosque if time allows. The tour ends with a transfer to the airport or your hotel in Casablanca, marking the end of an unforgettable journey through Morocco’s deserts, mountains, and imperial cities.
