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10 Days Morocco Tour from Casablanca

Imperial cities, the Sahara and the Atlas Mountains, from Casablanca to Marrakech in ten days.

Overview

Discover Morocco on our 10-day tour from Casablanca, a journey through the imperial cities, the Sahara Desert and the Atlas Mountains. The itinerary mixes culture, history and adventure.

Tour highlights

  • Visit Casablanca, Rabat, Chefchaouen, Fes and Marrakech
  • Explore ancient landmarks like Volubilis, Meknes and Ait Benhaddou
  • The Sahara Desert, with a camel trek and a luxury camp
  • Todra Gorge, the Dades Valley and the High Atlas Mountains
  • The culture and the busy medinas of Morocco

Itinerary

  • Day 1: Arrival in CasablancaOn arrival in Casablanca, meet your driver/guide and begin the adventure. Visit the Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world, known for its architecture and its location on the ocean. Explore the streets of this cosmopolitan city before settling into your hotel.
  • Day 2: Casablanca to Rabat and ChefchaouenDrive to Rabat, Morocco’s capital and a UNESCO-listed city. The highlights are the Kasbah of the Udayas, a fortress overlooking the Atlantic; the Hassan Tower, an unfinished minaret; and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, a masterpiece of modern Moroccan architecture. Continue to Chefchaouen, in the Rif Mountains, with its blue-painted medina, alleys and squares. Overnight in Chefchaouen.
  • Day 3: Chefchaouen to Volubilis, Meknes and FesDepart for Volubilis, the best-preserved Roman archaeological site in Morocco, to walk through the ruins and see the mosaics. Visit the imperial city of Meknes, with the Bab Mansour Gate, the Royal Stables, a structure built for 12,000 horses, and the Moulay Ismail Mausoleum, the resting place of the founder of the city. Arrive in Fes, the cultural and spiritual heart of Morocco, and check into a traditional riad.
  • Day 4: Full-day tour of FesExplore Fes el-Bali, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the oldest medieval cities in the world. The highlights are Al-Qarawiyyin University, the oldest existing university in the world; the Chouara Tannery, a center of traditional leather tanning; and the Bou Inania Madrasa. In the souks, discover Moroccan pottery, textiles and traditional crafts.
  • Day 5: Fes to Merzouga via the Middle AtlasBegin the journey to the Sahara through Ifrane, known as the Switzerland of Morocco for its European-inspired architecture, and the Azrou cedar forests, where you can spot Barbary macaques among the cedar trees. Reach Merzouga, where the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi welcome you, and ride a camel to your luxury desert camp. Have a traditional Berber dinner under the stars with live music around a campfire.
  • Day 6: Merzouga to Todra Gorge and Dades ValleyWatch the sunrise over the dunes, then return to Merzouga by camel or 4x4. Visit Todra Gorge, where tall cliffs make a natural wonder, and walk through the gorge. Continue to the Dades Valley, known for its rock formations and green landscapes. Overnight in a kasbah or local hotel.
  • Day 7: Dades Valley to Ouarzazate via the Rose ValleyDrive through the Valley of Roses, famous for its annual Rose Festival and the production of rose water and cosmetics. Stop in Ouarzazate, the Hollywood of Africa, to see the Atlas Film Studios and the Kasbah Taourirt.
  • Day 8: Ouarzazate to Ait Benhaddou and MarrakechVisit Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a fortified village used in films like Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Cross the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, with views of the High Atlas Mountains on the way down to Marrakech. Arrive in Marrakech, check into a riad and enjoy an evening at leisure.
  • Day 9: Full-day tour of MarrakechExplore Marrakech: Jemaa el-Fnaa, a square with entertainers, food stalls and souks; the Koutoubia Mosque, the largest mosque in Marrakech; the Bahia Palace; and the Majorelle Garden, created by Jacques Majorelle. In the evening, a traditional Moroccan dinner with a cultural show of music and dance.
  • Day 10: Departure from Marrakech or CasablancaThe tour ends with a transfer to Marrakech or Casablanca airport.

Map of the tour

  1. 1CasablancaDay 1, Night 1
  2. 2RabatDay 2
  3. 3ChefchaouenNight 2
  4. 4VolubilisRoman ruins
  5. 5MeknesImperial city
  6. 6FesNights 3 and 4
  7. 7MerzougaCamel trek, camp, Night 5
  8. 8Dades ValleyNight 6
  9. 9OuarzazateNight 7
  10. 10Ait BenhaddouUNESCO ksar
  11. 11MarrakechNights 8 and 9

Included and not included

Included

  • Private transportation with a professional driver/guide
  • Accommodation in luxury riads, hotels and desert camps
  • Daily breakfast and dinners
  • Guided tours in Fes and Marrakech
  • Camel trek in the Sahara Desert

Not included

  • Lunches and drinks
  • Entrance fees to sites
  • Tips for guides and drivers

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