8 Days Tour from Casablanca to the Desert

Your tour begins with a private pick-up in Casablanca. If you arrive early, start with a visit to the magnificent Hassan II Mosque, one of Morocco’s most impressive landmarks. Located beside the Atlantic Ocean, the mosque is famous for its detailed craftsmanship, beautiful mosaics and spectacular setting.

After the visit, travel to Marrakech, the famous Red City, as the landscapes change from the Atlantic coast to the interior of Morocco. Upon arrival, check into your riad or hotel and enjoy some free time. In the evening, you can explore the surrounding streets or enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner. Overnight in Marrakech.

After breakfast, enjoy a full day of sightseeing in Marrakech and discover the history, architecture and culture of the Red City. Begin with the elegant Bahia Palace, known for its decorated rooms, beautiful courtyards and traditional architecture. Continue to the Koutoubia Mosque and explore the historic medina around this famous landmark.

Visit the lively Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, the heart of Marrakech, where storytellers, musicians, food stalls and performers create a unique atmosphere. Continue through the colourful souks, filled with handicrafts, spices, leather goods, carpets, ceramics and textiles. Later, visit the peaceful Majorelle Garden, a relaxing contrast to the busy medina. You can also enjoy some free time for shopping, photography or a traditional hammam. Overnight in Marrakech.

After breakfast, leave Marrakech and cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, with breathtaking views of mountain valleys, Berber villages and dramatic landscapes. Continue to Ait Ben Haddou, one of Morocco’s most famous historic sites and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and explore the ancient ksar and its earthen buildings.

Continue to Ouarzazate, known as the gateway to the Sahara, where you stop to admire the historic Taourirt Kasbah and, depending on your schedule, visit the film studios. Then travel south through the beautiful Draa Valley and its palm groves, stopping in Agdz to admire the historic Tamnougalt Kasbah before reaching Zagora and its peaceful palm oasis. Overnight in Zagora.

After breakfast, leave Zagora and continue east through the dramatic desert landscapes of southern Morocco. Travel through the Tazzarine region, with its palm groves, rocky plateaus and traditional villages, to Rissani, an important historic town in the Tafilalt region and an ancient gateway to the Sahara.

Explore the traditional souk with its spices, dates and crafts, then continue to Merzouga and the spectacular Erg Chebbi dunes. In the afternoon, meet your camel guide and ride across the golden sands, enjoying the changing colours of the desert as the sun sets.

Arrive at your desert camp and settle into your traditional Berber-style tent. Enjoy a Moroccan dinner around the campfire with traditional music, then admire the stars in the peaceful Sahara night. Overnight in a desert camp in Merzouga.

Wake up early to enjoy the sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes. After breakfast, leave the Sahara and travel through Erfoud to Errachidia, as the rocky desert gradually gives way to mountain landscapes.

Stop in Midelt, a mountain town known for its orchards and scenic setting, for lunch. Then continue through the Middle Atlas to Azrou and Ifrane; depending on the season and conditions, you may stop in the cedar forests around Azrou to see Barbary macaques.

Continue to Fes, one of Morocco’s most historic and culturally important cities. Upon arrival, check into your riad or hotel and enjoy some free time to relax. Overnight in Fes.

After breakfast, enjoy a morning exploring Fes, the spiritual and cultural capital of Morocco. Discover the historic medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its narrow streets, colourful souks, traditional tanneries, artisan workshops and historic monuments such as the Bou Inania Madrasa and the area around Al Quaraouiyine.

After your visit, travel north to Chefchaouen through the scenic Rif Mountains. Upon arrival, discover the town famous for its blue-painted buildings and peaceful mountain atmosphere. Spend the afternoon exploring the charming medina, visiting local artisan shops and enjoying mint tea in one of the traditional squares. Overnight in Chefchaouen.

After breakfast, leave Chefchaouen and travel through the Rif Mountains to Tangier, one of Morocco’s most fascinating coastal cities, with a unique character shaped by Moroccan, African, Arab and European cultures.

Explore the historic medina and visit the Kasbah with its traditional architecture and panoramic views. Depending on your schedule, visit Cap Spartel, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Mediterranean Sea, and explore the nearby Hercules Caves. Spend some free time in the old streets, local cafés or along the Corniche. Overnight in Tangier.

After breakfast, travel south along the Atlantic coast to Rabat, the capital of Morocco. Visit the Hassan Tower and the historic Kasbah of the Udayas beside the Bou Regreg River, with time to explore and take photographs.

Arrive in Casablanca in the afternoon or evening, depending on your departure arrangements. Your tour ends with a private transfer to your accommodation, Casablanca airport or another preferred location, after an unforgettable journey through Morocco’s imperial cities, mountains, palm-filled valleys, the dunes of Merzouga and the northern coast.