From Casablanca

8-Day Casablanca to Marrakech Desert Tour

Eight days from north to south: Rabat, Meknes, Volubilis, Fez, the Middle Atlas, the desert and the kasbahs as far as Marrakech.

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Minaret of the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca

Key facts

Duration
8 days
Departure
From Casablanca
Route
Casablanca → Rabat → Meknes → Fez → Boulaajoul → Merzouga → Todra Gorges → Dades Gorges → Ouarzazate → Marrakech
Guide
Multilingual local guides. Tell us your language when you enquire.
Payment
When we meet, no advance payment
Price
Personalised quote based on your dates, group and accommodation category

Day-by-day itinerary

Day1Arrival at Casablanca Airport

Meet and greet at the airport and, if your flight arrives early, a visit to the Hassan II Mosque, the Corniche and Pigeon Square. Overnight in a hotel.

Day2Casablanca – Rabat – Meknes – Volubilis – Fez

Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V in Rabat, Meknes with a local guide and the Roman ruins of Volubilis. Arrival in Fez. Overnight in a riad.

Day3Fez – Ifrane – Cedar Forest – Boulaajoul

Visit to Fez: the Royal Palace, the Jewish Quarter, a viewpoint and the medina. In the afternoon, Ifrane and the cedar forest with the Gouraud Cedar. Dinner and overnight in a riad in Boulaajoul.

Day4Boulaajoul – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Desert Camp

Midelt, the Ziz Valley and lunch with a local family in Erfoud. In Merzouga, tea, dromedaries to the camp and sunset in the dunes. Dinner, Berber music and a night in a haima (Berber tent).

Day5Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley – Valley of the Roses – Ouarzazate

Sunrise in the dunes, Rissani market, a fossilised marble factory in Erfoud, the Todra Gorges, the Dades Valley and the Valley of the Roses. Dinner and overnight in a riad in Ouarzazate.

Day6Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – High Atlas – Marrakech

Taourirt Kasbah and the film studios, the kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou and the Tizi n'Tichka pass. Arrival in Marrakech. Overnight in a riad.

Day7Marrakech

Tour with a local guide: the Koutoubia Mosque, the medina and Jemaa el-Fna square. Free afternoon. Overnight in a riad.

Day8Marrakech – Casablanca Airport

Transfer to Casablanca or Marrakech airport according to your flight departure.

Included

  • Airport – hotel – airport transfers
  • Private transport in a comfortable, air-conditioned 4×4 vehicle
  • Local guide/driver
  • Local guide in Fez
  • Local guide in Marrakech
  • 4 nights in a riad in Casablanca, Fez and Marrakech (2), bed and breakfast
  • 1 night in a haima (Berber tent) at the desert camp, half board (dinner and breakfast)
  • 2 nights in a riad in Boulaajoul and Ouarzazate, half board (dinner and breakfast)
  • Dromedary ride through the dunes
  • Evening of live Berber music at the camp
  • Choice of accommodation category: standard, charming, superior or luxury

Not included

  • Flights
  • Lunches
  • Drinks
  • Entrance fees to monuments
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Anything not listed under Includes

The tours listed are only examples. If you have a private itinerary in mind, we will plan it together.