9 Days Grand Tour from Casablanca to Marrakech via Sahara, Fes, and Chefchaouen
Experience the ultimate Moroccan journey on this 9-day tour from Casablanca, combining imperial cities, the Sahara Desert, mountain landscapes, and coastal charm. This itinerary takes you from Casablanca to Marrakech, across the High Atlas Mountains, into the heart of the Sahara, and through Fes, Chefchaouen, Tangier, and Asilah before returning to Casablanca.
Enjoy a perfect mix of culture, history, and adventure, including a camel trek in the Erg Chebbi dunes, guided city tours, and visits to Morocco’s most iconic destinations.
Day 1: Casablanca – Marrakech
After meeting in Casablanca, begin your journey with a visit to the Hassan II Mosque and the Corniche seaside. Then drive to Marrakech. Upon arrival, enjoy free time to explore the Medina. Overnight in a hotel or riad.
Day 2: Guided Tour of Marrakech
After breakfast, explore Marrakech with a local guide. Visit the Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace, and Dar Si Said Museum (optional visit to Majorelle Gardens). Walk through the souks and enjoy the lively atmosphere of Jemaa el-Fna Square. Overnight in Marrakech.
Day 3: Marrakech – High Atlas – Ait Benhaddou – Dades Valley
After breakfast, travel through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Benhaddou. Continue through Ouarzazate and the Valley of Roses to reach the Dades Valley. Overnight in a hotel or riad.
Day 4: Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Merzouga Desert
After breakfast, visit the Todra Gorges and continue toward Merzouga to Tinghir, Tinjdad, and Erfoud. Upon arrival, enjoy a camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes. Watch the sunset, try sandboarding, and spend the night in a desert camp with traditional music.
Day 5: Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Midelt – Fes
Wake early to enjoy the desert sunrise. After breakfast, travel through the Ziz Valley and continue to Midelt and the Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop in the cedar forest near Azrou to see Barbary macaques, and visit Ifrane before arriving in Fes. Overnight in a riad or hotel.
Day 6: Guided Tour of Fes
Explore Fes with a local guide. Visit the Medina, tanneries, Al Quaraouiyine University, the Royal Palace gate, and the Jewish Quarter. Enjoy a panoramic view over the city. Overnight in Fes.
Day 7: Fes – Chefchaouen
After breakfast, travel to Chefchaouen, the famous blue city in the Rif Mountains. Explore its charming streets, local markets, and scenic viewpoints. Overnight in Chefchaouen.
Day 8: Chefchaouen – Tangier – Asilah
After breakfast, continue to Tangier to explore its historic Medina and coastal views. Then travel to Asilah, a beautiful coastal town known for its artistic murals and relaxed atmosphere. Overnight in Asilah.
Day 9: Asilah – Rabat – Casablanca
After breakfast, head to Rabat to visit the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the Kasbah of the Oudayas. Continue to Casablanca. End of the tour.
Included
- Private air-conditioned transport
- Driver/guide
- Fuel
- 7 nights in hotel or riad (breakfast included)
- 1 night in desert camp (dinner & breakfast included)
- Dinner in Dades Valley and desert camp
- Camel trekking experience
- Sandboarding in the dunes
Not Included
- Drinks and lunches
- Flight tickets
- Entrance fees
- Hotel in Casablanca
Customize Your Trip
This itinerary is flexible and can be adapted to your travel preferences, timing, and budget.
We offer a variety of Morocco tours with different durations, from short 5 days trips to longer 12 Days tour or 15-days experiences across the country. You can combine destinations such as Marrakech, Fes, Chefchaouen, the Sahara Desert, and the Atlantic coast.
Feel free to contact us to design your ideal trip, or browse our other tours to find the perfect Morocco experience.