Morocco Desert Tour from Casablanca to Marrakech

Planning a 9-day tour in and around Casablanca offers an opportunity to explore Morocco’s rich culture, history, and scenic landscapes. Here’s a suggested itinerary to make the most of your trip:

Program Itinerary

Day 1 : Casablanca – Rabat – Meknes

Today we will visit the Hassan II Mosque before departing to Rabat. In Rabat you can visit the Mechouar of the Royal Palace, the ruins of Chellah, the Mohammed V Mausoleum and the Hassan Tower. After lunch we will depart to Meknes to arrive in the early evening.

Day 2 : Meknes – Volubilis – Fes

After breakfast we will take a tour of Meknes including El Hdim square, Bab El Mansour, the massive gate which is the entrance to the old city and the Jewish quarter, the Royal Granaries & the city rampart. We will then depart via Volubilis, the Roman ruins and Moulay Idriss, the holy town. We will continue onto Fes. Dinner and accommodation at a traditional riad.9 Days Tour to Merzouga from Casablanca, Morocco Tours Excursions, Tours from Casablanca, Casablanca Excursions, Casablanca Day tours, 4×4 tours Morocco.

Day 3 : Fes city tours

You will have a guided tour to discover the medina and the famous souks of Fes – its narrow streets are filled with ancient mosques and minarets. We will visit the most beautiful palaces and monuments of Fez and our guided tour will include a visit to the tannery and the ceramic cooperative to see traditional Moroccan crafts.

Day 4 Fes – Ilfrane – Azrou -Midelt – Merzouga

Today we will depart for Merzouga through the Middle Atlas region. Drive through Ifrane, the ‘Switzerland’ of Morocco and the cedar forests of Azrou where we can stop to hand feed the monkeys. We will continue to Midelt where we will have lunch. We will then follow the Ziz River through the valley and stop to see the Ziz Gorges on our way to Merzouga.

Day 5 : Merzouga desert 4×4 tour and camel trekking

Today we will explore the desert region and the marvel that is the Erg Chebbi desert dunes. We will make a circuit of the desert dunes where you will have the opportunity to see the nomad’s way of life and the amazing changing contrasts of the desert. Visit the ‘black village’ of Khamlia to see the Gnawa musicians. We will have a traditional Berber pizza for lunch. In the afternoon we will ride the camels to watch the sunset over the dunes and spend the night in the desert camp. We will have a traditional tagine dinner, and we listen to traditional Berber music.

Day 6 : Merzouga -Rissani – Todra Gorges – Dades Gorges

Wake up early to see the spectacular sunrise over the dunes before making our way back to the hotel for breakfast and a shower. We will viti Rissani market and cross the palm lined valleys of Tourog and Tinjdad to arrive at the Todra Gorge. We will take a walk in the Todra Gorges and have lunch in a local restaurant before continuing to the Dades Gorge where we stay overnight in local hotel.

Day 7 : Dades Gorge -El Kelaa Magona – Skoura – Ouarzazate – Marrakech

After breakfast we will take a walk in the gorge and then take the off road track to see the nomad caves. We will continue via El Kelaa Magona, Valley of the Roses and the Skoura oasis to arrive in Ouarzazate. Then we will depart to Ait Benhaddou and visit the World Heritage site. We will continue with a visit to the traditional High Atlas Berber village of Telouet and the Kasbah el Glaoui. We will have lunch in a local restaurant in Telouet before descending the Tizi-n-Tichka to Marrakech.

Day 8 : Marrakech city tours

You will have a guided tour to discover the multiple facets of Marrakech with a stroll in the labyrinth of the narrow streets of the Medina amongst its famous Souks and a visit to the most beautiful palaces and monuments of Marrakech.

Day 9 : Marrakech – Casablanca

We will spend the morning at leisure for shopping or relaxing in Marrakech before leaving mid afternoon to arrive in Casablanca by 4 pm. That will be end of Morocco tour.

What is included 

The fee includes the following for the whole tour –

• Touring in a private Suv4x4 air-conditioned vehicle + Fuel.
• Hotel Pick up & Drop off.
• Driver/guide.
• Berber music at the camp.
• Camel trekking to & from the desert camp..
• A night at  guests house or apartment in Meknes plus breakfast.
• Two nights at  guests house or Hotel in Fes plus breakfasts.
• A night at Luxury camp plus dinner & breakfast.
• A night at hotel in Merzouga plus dinner & breakfast
• A night at  guests house or Hotel in dades valley plus dinner & breakfast 
• Two nights at a guests house or Hotel in Marrakech plus breakfasts..
• Free Sand boarding in the desert.
• 4×4 in the desert to take your luggage to the camp and you can ride it instead of camels if you prefer.
• Flexibility to remove anything from the itinerary or to stop wherever you want.

Not included in 9 Days Tour from Casablanca to Marrakech:

• Monuments entrance fee.
• Lunches.
• Drinks.
• Tips.