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9 Days Private Morocco Tour From Casablanca

A private journey through the imperial cities, the Sahara and the High Atlas, from Casablanca to Marrakech.

Overview

Experience Morocco on a 9-day private tour that begins in Casablanca and crosses the imperial cities, the Sahara Desert and wide landscapes. This personalized journey is built for an immersive cultural experience, with history, adventure and relaxation.

Tour highlights

  • Explore Morocco’s imperial cities: Casablanca, Rabat, Fes and Marrakech
  • Discover the blue-painted charm of Chefchaouen
  • Visit the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis
  • A night in the Sahara Desert
  • Todra Gorge and the historic Ait Benhaddou
  • Cross the High Atlas Mountains

Itinerary

  • Day 1: Arrival in CasablancaYour tour begins in Casablanca, Morocco’s largest city and economic center. On arrival, visit the Hassan II Mosque, a modern example of Islamic architecture on the edge of the Atlantic, with a tall minaret and detailed decoration. Settle into your hotel and enjoy a relaxed evening before the adventure.
  • Day 2: Casablanca to Rabat to ChefchaouenAfter breakfast, drive to Rabat, the capital. See the Kasbah of the Udayas, a historic fortress with views of the ocean; the Hassan Tower, an unfinished minaret surrounded by the ruins of a mosque; and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V. Continue to Chefchaouen, the blue city in the Rif Mountains, and wander its blue-painted streets, souks and squares. Overnight in Chefchaouen.
  • Day 3: Chefchaouen to Fes via Volubilis and MeknesDepart for Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to explore the Roman ruins with their mosaics, columns and views. Stop in Meknes, an imperial city, to see the Bab Mansour Gate, the Heri es-Souani granaries and the Moulay Ismail Mausoleum. Arrive in Fes in the evening and check into your riad.
  • Day 4: Full-day exploration of FesSpend the day in Fes el-Bali, one of the oldest and best-preserved medieval cities in the world. The highlights are Al-Qarawiyyin University, the oldest continuously operating university in the world; the Bou Inania Madrasa; and the Chouara Tannery, where leather is made in the traditional way. A guided tour introduces the history and traditions of Fes, and the souks offer handicrafts to buy.
  • Day 5: Fes to Merzouga via the Middle AtlasTravel to the Sahara through the Middle Atlas: Ifrane, the Switzerland of Morocco, and the cedar forests of Azrou, home to Barbary macaques. Approaching Merzouga, the landscape becomes a sea of golden dunes. On arrival, ride camels through the Erg Chebbi dunes to your luxury desert camp. Have a traditional Berber dinner under the stars with live music around the campfire.
  • Day 6: Merzouga to Todra Gorge and Dades ValleyWake early for the sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, return to Merzouga by camel or 4x4. Drive to Todra Gorge, where rock walls create a dramatic setting, and walk through the gorge. Continue to the Dades Valley, the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs, for an overnight stay in a local hotel.
  • Day 7: Dades Valley to Ait Benhaddou to MarrakechVisit Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an ancient ksar, and walk its narrow alleys. Its architecture has appeared in many films and TV shows. Cross the High Atlas over the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, with views of peaks and valleys. Arrive in Marrakech, settle into your riad and explore the streets in the evening.
  • Day 8: Full-day exploration of MarrakechSpend the day in Marrakech: Jemaa el-Fnaa, the square with storytellers, musicians and food stalls; the Koutoubia Mosque; the Bahia Palace; and the Majorelle Garden, created by the French artist Jacques Majorelle. In the evening, relax in a traditional hammam or shop in the souks.
  • Day 9: Departure from MarrakechAfter breakfast, free time to explore or relax before your transfer to Marrakech or Casablanca airport, where the journey ends.

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. 9Ait BenhaddouUNESCO ksar
  10. 10MarrakechNights 7 and 8

Included and not included

Included

  • Private transportation with a professional driver/guide
  • Accommodation in luxurious riads, hotels and a desert camp
  • Daily breakfasts and dinners
  • Guided camel trek in the Sahara Desert

Not included

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

Why choose this tour

This 9-day private Morocco tour is for travelers who want adventure, culture and relaxation. With private transportation and experiences built around you, it gives a smooth journey through Morocco’s best-known destinations.

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