7 Days from Marrakech to Casablanca

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Morocco Tour Itinerary

Experience the wonders of Morocco on an unforgettable 7-day journey from Marrakech to Casablanca. This tour blends history, culture, nature, and desert adventure, giving travelers a rich taste of Morocco’s most iconic destinations. From the vibrant souks of Marrakech to the golden dunes of Merzouga and the charming blue streets of Chefchaouen, this itinerary is designed to capture the true essence of Morocco.

Tour Highlights

Explore Marrakech’s famous medina, palaces, and gardens
Cross the High Atlas Mountains and visit Ait Ben Haddou
Overnight in the Sahara Desert with camel trekking
Discover Dades Valley & Todra Gorges
Visit Ifrane, Cedar Forest & the Atlas Mountains
Explore Fes, Morocco’s cultural capital
Wander through Chefchaouen, the Blue Pearl
Visit Rabat highlights before arriving in Casablanca

Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech – Welcome to Morocco

Upon arrival in Marrakech, you will be greeted and transferred to your Riad or hotel in the Medina.

Depending on arrival time, enjoy a short walking tour of:

Jemaa El Fna Square
Koutoubia Mosque (outside view)
Souks & artisan markets

✔️ Overnight: Riad in Marrakech

Day 2: Full Day Exploring Marrakech

After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of Marrakech’s historical and cultural landmarks:

Top attractions include:

Bahia Palace
Saadian Tombs
Majorelle Garden & Yves Saint Laurent Museum
El Badi Palace
Ben Youssef Madrasa
Medina & souks

In the evening, enjoy the lively atmosphere of Jemaa El Fna with street performers, food stalls, and traditional music.

✔️ Overnight: Riad in Marrakech
✔️ Meals: Breakfast

Day 3: Marrakech → High Atlas Mountains → Ait Ben Haddou → Dades Valley

Depart Marrakech through the High Atlas Mountains, passing Tizi n’Tichka Pass with scenic stops. Visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a famous filming site for Gladiator, Game of Thrones, and Lawrence of Arabia.

Continue to Ouarzazate, then drive through Skoura Oasis and Rose Valley before reaching the beautiful Dades Valley.

✔️ Overnight: Hotel in Dades Valley
✔️ Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4: Dades Valley → Todra Gorges → Merzouga Desert

After breakfast, explore the stunning Todra Gorges, perfect for photos and short walks along the canyon.

Then continue toward the desert, passing Tinghir, Tinjdad, and Erfoud.
Arrive in Merzouga, where your camels await.

Enjoy a magical camel trek across the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi at sunset.

At night, relax in your desert camp with:

Traditional Moroccan dinner
Berber drumming around the fire
A sky full of stars

✔️ Overnight: Desert camp (standard or luxury)
✔️ Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5: Merzouga → Ziz Valley → Ifrane → Fes

Wake up early for sunrise over the dunes before riding camels back or by 4×4.

After breakfast, depart for Fes. Drive through:

Ziz Valley oasis
Midelt & the Middle Atlas Mountains
Cedar Forest of Azrou (watch Barbary macaque monkeys)
The European-style city of Ifrane

Arrive in Fes, the oldest imperial city in Morocco.

✔️ Overnight: Riad in Fes
✔️ Meals: Breakfast

Day 6: Fes → Chefchaouen – The Blue Pearl of Morocco

After breakfast, enjoy a morning visit to the highlights of Fes:

Royal Palace
Bab Boujloud Gate
Tanneries of Chouara
Al Attarine Madrasa
Medieval Medina

Then drive through the Rif Mountains to reach Chefchaouen, the famous Blue City.

Stroll through its picture-perfect blue alleys, markets, and viewpoints.

✔️ Overnight: Riad in Chefchaouen
✔️ Meals: Breakfast

Day 7: Chefchaouen → Rabat → Casablanca

After breakfast, drive to Morocco’s capital city, Rabat, for a short visit:

Hassan Tower
Mausoleum of Mohammed V
Oudaya Kasbah

Continue to Casablanca, the modern economic capital.

Depending on your departure time, you may visit:

Hassan II Mosque (interior optional)
Corniche Ain Diab

Transfer to the airport or your hotel — marking the end of your 7-day tour.

✔️ Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Private transport in A/C vehicle
English-speaking driver/guide
6 nights in quality hotels/riads
1 night in desert camp
Camel trekking in Merzouga
Dinners in Dades & Desert
Daily breakfasts
Airport transfers

Not Included

Lunches & drinks
Entrance fees
Personal expenses