Take pleasure in your 9 Days Morocco Itinerary from Casablanca. Best trips to the desert and cultural experiences. Beginning in Casablanca and Chefchaouen, you will then travel through the imperial cities of Meknes and Fes, the Desert for an exciting camel ride through the sand dunes, and Agadir and Essaouira to take in the scenery of the Atlas Mountains before arriving at Marrakech to complete your exotic 9 day Grand Morocco tour.
Greetings from Casablanca! Meet your tour guide at the Casablanca airport or your lodging, then depart for Chefchaouen in the north of Morocco, traveling through several Rif mountains en route. Before reaching Chefchaouen, stop by Rabat’s Hassan Tower, an incomplete minaret that is nonetheless worthwhile of a visit. Keep on to Akchour for another 1-2 hours to appreciate the Cascades d’Akchour by hiking in the little pools.
Make use of your free time in the afternoon to pursue your own interests. Investigate Plaza Outa el-Hammam, the central plaza so named because it once had many hammams (public baths) surrounding it. In a neighborhood restaurant, drink mint tea while admiring the breathtaking scenery. Get lost in the tiny, blue-painted walls. Take every gorgeous, romantic picture you can. Later in the day, the day arrives at the Spanish mosque to take in the most recent vista of Chefchaouen’s blue metropolis. Visit a nearby Riad with a breathtaking view.
You will be able to tour two imperial cities today (Meknes, and Fes). awaken early in the morning to travel to Fes and take images in the streets with fewer people than previously. Stop at the Roman ruins in Volubilis, which are protected by UNESCO. The ancient Kingdom of Mauritania’s capital was founded in the third century BC, and the Roman Empire transformed it into a significant location with buildings and fine effects. Despite being unfinished, the building is nonetheless exciting to discover.
As you approach Meknes, your second imperial city, keep going. make sure to stop at the Royal Stables, the Moulay Ismail Mausoleum, and Bab El-Mansour Gate. The day departs for Fes later. Spend the night at a local riad.
This day will be spent on Fes exploration. Fes is divided into two parts, Fes el Jdid, and Fes el Bali. Start in Fes el Bali, explore the medieval medina, stroll through the historic district, continue to Bab Boujeloud gate, and enter Talâa Kebira’s major road.
Leave for Al Attarine Madrasa (Al Attarine school), which is regarded as one of the pinnacles of Marinid architecture because of its elaborate and pleasing to the eye décor and effective use of its constrained area. proceed to Al-Qarawiyyin University, which is a college in Fez. Fatima al-Fihri established it as a mosque in 859, and it later became known as one of the major spiritual and academic capitals of the ancient Muslim world.
Go to Fes el Jadid to see the contemporary city. To enjoy the moment, climb over the city’s rooftop. you be brought to your Riad.
Most of the day will be spent relaxing at the hotel or exploring the tiny but interesting desert towns.
In the afternoon, you’ll depart in some 4-wheel drive vehicles across the barren land to the majestic Sahara sand dunes.
You will set out by camel for a 1/2-hour trek out onto the dunes to observe the sunset. you will spend the night in Berber tents (Dinner is included).
After breakfast, you have a lot of ground to cover. Travel to Merzouga in southern Morocco from Fes. Leave Fes and travel to Ifrane, which is a small version of Switzerland in Morocco. before traveling to Azrou’s magnificent cedar woodlands. before traveling to Midelt for lunch, take in barbary apes and beautiful pictures. Arrive at Ziz valley after passing through the Middle Atlas mountains to see the second-largest palm trees in Morocco.
Continue to Erfoud, the entrance to the Sahara desert, which is also noted for its fossils, and discover how they transform a straightforward fossil rock into a lovely ornament. Continue to Erg Chebbi, a 13.5 square mile sea of sand dunes (35 square km). Be prepared to ride your individual camel for one to two hours and take in the breathtaking scenery from the top of the Erg Chebbi dunes. Dinner will be served to you once you get to your opulent desert camp. After that, you can listen to Berber music by the campfire and spend the night in your own tent.
Get up early to watch the sunrise atop the Erg Chebbi dune before practicing your sandboarding techniques in the Sahara desert. To go back to your local accommodation for breakfast and a quick wash, take a camel ride. Roll on to Rissani’s traditional market as you continue on your trek into the Draa Valley and Dades Gorges. Continue through a number of Berber communities in the desert to reach Todra Gorges.
Once you get in Todra, you will be able to traverse beneath 300-meter-tall boulders and perhaps even catch a glimpse of rock climbers in action. Spend your spare time unwinding in front of the cool Todra River’s modest waters. Travel to Dades and stay the night at a riad or hotel there.
We’ll travel through the Dades Valley on our way to Kalaat Mgouna and Ouarzazate after breakfast. Reported that the road of a thousand Kasbahs is the name of the route across Dades Valley. Therefore, there are many opportunities to capture some of your best trip-related photos.
Later on, in this 9 Days Morocco Itinerary from Casablanca and Sahara, we’ll make a stop in Kalaat Mgouna, often known as “the rose city,” to buy rosewater, which will keep your linens smelling fresh for a long time after your trip. proceed to Ouarzazate, “the Hollywood of Africa,” after that.
The most significant and substantial Kasbah in Morocco, Ait Ben Haddou, then will serve lunch. It has been recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It is well-known for serving as the setting for numerous movies, such as “Lawrence of Arabia,” “Gladiator,” “Game of Thrones,” etc.
Before reaching your accommodation in Marrakech, where the tour comes to a conclusion, we will continue our journey across the magnificent Tizi ‘n’ Tichka pass (2260 m) over the High Atlas Mountains. Here, you can also stop to learn more about how argan oil is made at women’s cooperatives.
With a competent tour guide by your side, you will enjoy Marrakech’s city tour after breakfast. The tour begins with the majestic Koutoubia Mosque, a Marrakech icon that served as an inspiration for other structures including the Giralda in Seville and the Hassan Tower in Rabat. The Bahia Palace and the Saadian Tombs are your next stop.
The Saadian tombs in Marrakech are believed to have been built during the reign of Sultan Ahmad al-Mansur. The Beaux-arts service renovated the tombs after they were found in 1917. About sixty descendants of the Saadian Dynasty, which began in the valley of the Draa River, are buried at the grave.
You proceed to the renowned Jemaa el Fna Square after lunch, where you’ll find a wide variety of delicacies, snake charmers, regional musicians, and fortune tellers. The Jemaa el Fna, the central plaza of old Marrakech, is unlike any other place on earth. Additionally, when you stroll around the souks, you may see hundreds of handmade items. Overnight at the Riad.
Transferring to Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport from Marrakech will allow you to board your return plane with many stories of your time in the Arabian and Berber nightlife.
The itinerary you see above is only a sample of what your Morocco Holiday could look like. Each traveler has different preferences, and we believe your tour should reflect that. If this plan doesn’t match what you’re envisioning, just let us know, we’ll adjust the route, pace, and activities to suit your interests and the time you have available.
The final price of the tour is depending:
Transportation costs are fixed, so the more people sharing the vehicle, the lower the price per person becomes. For an exact, detailed quote, simply contact us; we’ll be happy to provide one.
We can tailor this itinerary into a shorter version without losing its essence. Here are common alternatives:
If you have extra time, we can enrich your tour with additional destinations and cultural experiences. Travelers often choose:
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Marrakech Tours, Fes Tours, Casablanca Tours, Tangier Tours, Errachidia Tours and Ouarzazate Tours, each offering a unique way to discover Morocco.
Since Casablanca tours often cover major highlights like the Imperial Cities and the Sahara, we recommend booking 4 months in advance. This is especially important for securing accommodation in all the different cities on the route (Rabat, Fez, Marrakech, etc.).
Yes, fully. Tours from Casablanca are perfect for customization as they often start and end in different locations (e.g., end in Marrakech or Tangier). We can adapt the itinerary length and the number of stops to match your holiday duration.
A tour that includes the desert must be a minimum of 4 days to travel from Casablanca via Fez to the Merzouga desert. For a comfortable experience covering the main cities and the desert, we suggest 7 days or more.
Yes. Our drivers are experts in city logistics and will handle all major city transfers, including airport/port pick-ups and drop-offs at your hotel, allowing you to relax. The driver will not accompany you inside sites like the Hassan II Mosque, where you need a local guide.
Yes, definitely. Casablanca hotels and the various Riads on the Imperial Cities route are well-equipped to manage dietary needs. Please provide details upon booking for seamless communication with all kitchens.
Casablanca itineraries naturally start on the coast and usually include Rabat. Longer tours (+10 days) can easily incorporate more coastal cities like Essaouira or even the Northern coast of Tangier.
