9 Days / 8 Nights Morocco Desert Tour – Casablanca to Casablanca

Imperial Cities, Sahara Desert, Camel Trek & Authentic Berber Experience. Our 09 Days 8 nights Desert tour offer an unforgettable journey through Morocco’s most iconic sights and experiences.

Overview

Discover the best of Morocco on this unforgettable 9 Days / 8 Nights Desert Tour from Casablanca to Casablanca.

This complete Morocco journey combines the country’s most famous destinations, including the blue city of Chefchaouen, the imperial cities of Fes and Marrakech, the magical Sahara Desert of Merzouga, the dramatic Todra and Dades Gorges, the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, and the spectacular High Atlas Mountains.

Experience authentic Moroccan culture by visiting local villages, discovering the lifestyle of nomadic families, enjoying a camel trek across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, and spending an unforgettable night in a luxury Berber desert camp under the stars.

Explore Morocco’s history, traditions, landscapes, and hospitality on this private 9-day adventure ending in Casablanca.

Tour Highlights

✓ Airport pick-up and drop-off in Casablanca
✓ Explore the famous blue city of Chefchaouen
✓ Visit Rabat, Meknes, and Volubilis
✓ Discover the ancient Medina of Fes with a local guide
✓ Visit Cedar Forests and Barbary monkeys in Azrou
✓ Cross the Middle Atlas Mountains
✓ Explore Ziz Valley and Tafilalet Palm Grove
✓ Discover Merzouga Sahara Desert
✓ Camel trekking through Erg Chebbi dunes
✓ Sunset and sunrise over the Sahara dunes
✓ Overnight in a luxury Berber desert camp
✓ Visit Gnawa village and nomadic families
✓ Explore Rissani traditional market
✓ Visit Erfoud fossil workshops
✓ Walk through Todra Gorges
✓ Discover Dades Valley and Valley of Roses
✓ Visit Ouarzazate and Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
✓ Cross the High Atlas Mountains
✓ Explore Marrakech highlights
✓ Return to Casablanca Airport

Tour Includes

✓ Private transportation in comfortable 4×4 vehicle or minivan with A/C
✓ English-speaking driver/guide
✓ Fuel and transportation costs
✓ Airport transfers
✓ Hotel and riad accommodation
✓ Luxury desert camp accommodation
✓ Camel ride (one camel per person)
✓ Breakfast at all accommodations
✓ Dinner in the desert camp
✓ Local guides in Fes and Marrakech
✓ 5G internet SIM card per person
✓ Traditional Moroccan scarves (desert turbans)

Not Included

✗ International flights
✗ Lunches
✗ Drinks
✗ Entrance fees to monuments
✗ Personal expenses
✗ Tips

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Casablanca Airport – Chefchaouen (The Blue City)

Welcome to Morocco!

Upon arrival at Casablanca Airport, your driver will meet you and welcome you before starting your journey to the beautiful Rif Mountains.

Continue to Chefchaouen, the famous blue-painted city known for its charming streets, traditional houses, and peaceful atmosphere.

Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a walking tour through:

The Blue Medina
Plaza Uta El Hammam
Local handicraft shops
Scenic viewpoints

Dinner and overnight in a riad.

Overnight: Chefchaouen
Accommodation: Riad Dar Echchaouen or similar

Day 2: Chefchaouen – Rabat – Meknes – Volubilis – Fes

After breakfast, continue your journey toward Fes through Morocco’s imperial cities.

Visit Meknes, known as the Ismaili capital of Morocco, where you will discover:

Bab Mansour Gate
Sahrij Souani Basin
Moulay Ismail Mausoleum

After lunch, continue to Volubilis, the ancient Roman city famous for its:

Roman ruins
Beautiful mosaics
Ancient roads
Historic architecture

Enjoy a photo stop at the holy city of Moulay Idriss before arriving in Fes.

Dinner and overnight in a traditional riad.

Overnight: Fes
Accommodation: Riad Sara or similar

Day 3: Full Day Exploring Fes

After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of Fes, Morocco’s spiritual and cultural capital.

Discover the treasures of the ancient Medina, including:

Al Quaraouiyine University, the oldest operating university in the world
Moulay Idriss Mausoleum
Nejjarine Fountain
Traditional Tanneries
Royal Palace Gate
Jewish Quarter (Mellah)
Ceramic workshops
Panoramic views over Fes Medina

Enjoy free time for lunch in a traditional Moroccan restaurant.

Dinner and overnight in your riad.

Overnight: Fes
Accommodation: Riad Sara or similar

Day 4: Fes – Azrou – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga Desert

After breakfast, begin your journey toward the Sahara Desert.

Travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains with stops at:

Ifrane

Known as the “Switzerland of Morocco” because of its clean streets, European-style architecture, and mountain scenery.

Cedar Forest of Azrou

Visit Morocco’s largest cedar forest and enjoy the opportunity to see Barbary monkeys.

Continue to Midelt for lunch before crossing the impressive landscapes of the High Desert.

Continue through:

Errachidia
Ziz Valley
Tafilalet Palm Grove

Arrive at Merzouga, where you will enjoy traditional mint tea before checking into your accommodation.

Dinner and overnight near the Sahara dunes.

Overnight: Merzouga
Accommodation: Dar Hassan or similar

Day 5: Merzouga Desert Experience – Camel Trek & Luxury Desert Camp

After breakfast, discover the wonders of the Merzouga region.

Visit:

Khamlia village, famous for Gnawa spiritual music
Merzouga Lake (seasonal)
Nomadic communities
Rissani traditional market

In the afternoon, begin your Sahara adventure.

Ride camels across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi and enjoy:

✓ Beautiful sunset views
✓ Traditional Berber hospitality
✓ Dinner under the stars
✓ Live music around the campfire

Spend an unforgettable night in a luxury desert camp.

Overnight: Merzouga Luxury Desert Camp

Day 6: Merzouga – Erfoud – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley

Wake up early to watch the spectacular sunrise over the Sahara dunes.

After breakfast and a shower, continue your journey.

Visit:

Erfoud

Known as the capital of fossils and dates.

Continue to Tinghir and explore the beautiful:

Todra Gorges

Walk between the enormous canyon walls reaching up to 300 meters high.

Continue through Todra Valley toward Dades Valley.

Dinner and overnight.

Overnight: Dades Valley
Accommodation: Ksar Sultan Dades or similar

Day 7: Dades Valley – Valley of Roses – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech

After breakfast, enjoy one of the most beautiful views of Dades Valley.

Continue along the famous:

Road of 1000 Kasbahs
Valley of Roses
Skoura Palm Grove

Arrive in Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Morocco”.

Visit:

Taourirt Kasbah (outside visit)
Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah

The famous Ait Ben Haddou is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a filming location for movies such as:

Gladiator
The Mummy
The Jewel of the Nile
Sahara

After lunch, cross the High Atlas Mountains through Tizi n’Tichka Pass.

Arrive in Marrakech in the evening.

Overnight: Marrakech Medina
Accommodation: Riad Bahia Salam or similar

Day 8: Full Day Exploring Marrakech

After breakfast, enjoy a guided visit of Marrakech, the famous Red City.

Visit:

Koutoubia Mosque and Minaret
Saadian Tombs
Bahia Palace
Ben Youssef Madrasa
Marrakech Medina
Traditional souks
Jemaa El Fna Square

In the afternoon, visit:

Majorelle Garden
Gueliz modern district

In the evening, enjoy the unique atmosphere of Jemaa El Fna Square with storytellers, musicians, and traditional performers.

Dinner and overnight in your riad.

Overnight: Marrakech
Accommodation: Riad Bahia Salam or similar

Day 9: Marrakech – Casablanca Airport

After breakfast, transfer from Marrakech to Casablanca Airport according to your flight schedule.

Assistance with luggage and farewell.

End of your 9 Days / 8 Nights Morocco Desert Tour from Casablanca to Casablanca.

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Experience Morocco’s imperial cities, Sahara Desert, Berber culture, ancient kasbahs, and breathtaking landscapes on this private 9-day tour.

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