8-Day Morocco Tour from Casablanca: Imperial Cities and Sahara

After breakfast, begin with a visit to Casablanca’s Hassan II Mosque, known for its oceanfront setting and detailed Moroccan craftsmanship. Interior visits depend on the mosque’s opening hours, with entrance tickets payable separately.

Continue to Rabat, Morocco’s capital, to discover the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the Kasbah of the Oudayas. Then travel to Meknes, where you will explore El Hedim Square, admire Bab Mansour and visit the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, subject to access.

In the late afternoon, continue to Fes and settle into your traditional riad.

Discover Fes with a licensed local guide who will introduce you to the city’s history, architecture and daily life. Begin with the Royal Palace gates and the Mellah, the historic Jewish quarter, before exploring the narrow streets of Fes el-Bali.

Walk through traditional souks and artisan districts, see the famous tanneries and discover landmarks such as Al Attarine Madrasa. Your guide will also introduce you to the Al Quaraouiyine complex and the Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss II, with exterior viewing where entry is restricted.

Complete your exploration with a visit to a ceramics workshop and a panoramic viewpoint overlooking the medina.

Depart early for a scenic journey from Fes to the Sahara Desert. Travel through Ifrane, a mountain town known for its alpine-style architecture, then continue through the cedar forests near Azrou, where you may spot wild Barbary macaques.

Pass through Midelt and cross the changing landscapes of the Middle Atlas before reaching the Ziz Valley. Stop to admire its palm groves and fortified villages, then continue through Erfoud toward Merzouga.

On arrival near the Erg Chebbi dunes, meet your camel guide and set off across the sand. Enjoy the late-afternoon desert scenery before reaching your camp for dinner and an overnight stay. Sunset viewing depends on arrival time and weather conditions.

After breakfast, follow the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs through Kalaat M’Gouna and the Rose Valley. Continue past the palm groves of Skoura toward Ouarzazate, with photo stops overlooking Taourirt Kasbah and near the Atlas Film Studios.

Next, explore Aït Ben Haddou, a historic fortified village known for its earthen architecture and film locations. Walk through its passageways and climb toward the upper section for views across the surrounding valley.

In the afternoon, cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka pass. Enjoy mountain panoramas and views of Amazigh villages before arriving in Marrakech.

Your 8-Day Morocco Tour from Casablanca follows the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs through Kalaat M’Gouna and the Rose Valley. Continue past the palm groves of Skoura toward Ouarzazate, with photo stops overlooking Taourirt Kasbah and near the Atlas Film Studios.

Next, explore Aït Ben Haddou, a historic fortified village known for its earthen architecture and film locations. Walk through its passageways and climb toward the upper section for views across the surrounding valley.

In the afternoon, cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka pass. Enjoy mountain panoramas and views of Amazigh villages before arriving in Marrakech.

After breakfast in the hotel, you will have a private guided tour of Marrakech Medina with an official guide from Marrakech.

You will see the famous Mosque of Koutoubia, the Medina, and its souks, and explore some more of Marrakech’s secrets: Ali Ben Youssef Koranic school, the Saadian tombs, the Bahia Palace, and lastly the Majorelle Gardens.

In the afternoon, the best option is to explore the medina on your own, approaching the square that in the evening is full of narrators, jugglers, diviners, snake charmers, and musicians. Overnight in a traditional riad.

After breakfast, your driver will transfer you to Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport for your departure flight, bringing your 8-Day Morocco Tour from Casablanca to an end.

The motorway journey generally takes around three hours, depending on traffic and your departure point. Your pickup time will be arranged to allow sufficient time for the transfer and airport check-in. An early flight may require adjusting the final overnight stay.