8 Days From Casablanca Imperial Cities & Desert

8 Days from Casablanca – Imperial Cities & Sahara Desert Tour

Day 1: Arrival in Casablanca: Arrival in Casablanca and visit the Hassan II Mosque (exterior or interior depending on time). Transfer to hotel and overnight.

Day 2: Casablanca – Rabat – Fez: Drive to Rabat to visit Hassan Tower, Mohammed V Mausoleum, and Kasbah of the Oudayas. Continue to Fez for overnight stay.

Day 3: Fez – Guided City Tour: Full-day guided tour of Fez Medina including Bab Boujloud, Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque (exterior), madrasas, souks, and tanneries.

Day 4: Fez – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt: Travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains with stops in Ifrane and Azrou Cedar Forest. Continue to Midelt for overnight.

Day 5: Midelt – Ziz Valley – Erfoud – Merzouga: Drive through the Ziz Valley with panoramic stops. Arrive in Merzouga and enjoy a camel trek to a desert camp.

Day 6: Merzouga – Todgha Gorges – Dades Valley: Sunrise in the desert followed by travel to Todgha Gorges and onward to Dades Valley. Dinner and overnight.

Day 7: Dades Valley – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Marrakech: Visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, pass through Ouarzazate, then cross the High Atlas Mountains to Marrakech.

Day 8: Marrakech – Guided City Tour: Guided tour of Marrakech including Koutoubia Mosque (exterior), Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, souks, and Jemaa el-Fna Square.

Tour Overview

This 8-day tour from Casablanca offers a complete introduction to Morocco, combining the country’s imperial cities, scenic mountain landscapes, and an unforgettable Sahara Desert experience. Travel through historic cities, traditional medinas, and enjoy a camel trek with an overnight stay in the Merzouga Desert.

Tour Highlights
  • Visit the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca
  • Discover Rabat, Morocco’s capital city
  • Guided tour of Fez Medina (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
  • Scenic drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains
  • Visit Ifrane and Azrou Cedar Forest
  • Panoramic views of the Ziz Valley
  • Camel trek in the Merzouga Desert
  • Overnight stay in a Sahara desert camp
  • Walk through Todgha Gorges
  • Explore Dades Valley
  • Visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah (UNESCO site)
  • Cross the High Atlas Mountains
  • Guided tour of Marrakech
 
What’s Included
  • Air-conditioned vehicle (private or shared)
  • Professional English-speaking driver
  • Local guides in Fez and Marrakech
  • Pick-up in Casablanca
  • 7 nights accommodation (hotels, riads, desert camp)
  • Camel trek in Merzouga (one camel per person)
  • Dinners and breakfasts as mentioned
  • Transportation, fuel, and tour organization
What’s Not Included
  • Lunches and drinks
  • Entrance fees to monuments
  • Flights
  • Personal expenses and tips
Authenticité

Authentic experiences, led by local guides who know the traditions and the places off the beaten track.

Responsibility

Responsible tourism: supporting local artisans, reducing ecological impact, and respecting cultures.

Passion, Commitment

A team passionate about Fez , delivering memorable, respectful experiences.

History Authenticité

Expert storytelling at ruins, kasbahs, and museums with context that brings monuments to life.

Authenticité

Authentic experiences, led by local guides who know the traditions and the places off the beaten track.

Responsibility

Responsible tourism: supporting local artisans, reducing ecological impact, and respecting cultures.

Passion, Commitment

A team passionate about Fez , delivering memorable, respectful experiences.

History Authenticité

Expert storytelling at ruins, kasbahs, and museums with context that brings monuments to life.