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9 Days Imperial Cities via Sahara Desert From Casablanca

A 9-day tour from Casablanca through Rabat, Chefchaouen, Fes, Merzouga Desert, Todra Gorges, Dades Valley, Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou, and Marrakech.

Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
Departure: Casablanca
From €963 per person (2 travelers)
Private group available
Pickup included
English, French, Spanish, Arabic
Overview

About This Route

This 9-day Morocco itinerary from Casablanca combines imperial cities, Chefchaouen, Roman ruins, Sahara Desert, valleys, kasbahs, and Marrakech. Begin in Casablanca with Hassan II Mosque, travel to Rabat and Chefchaouen, discover Volubilis and Fes, cross the Middle Atlas to Merzouga, ride camels in Erg Chebbi, visit Todra Gorges and Dades Valley, explore Ouarzazate and Ait Ben Haddou, and finish with a guided visit of Marrakech before airport transfer.

Highlights

What You Will Experience

  • + Visit Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca
  • + Explore Rabat's Hassan Tower, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and Oudaya Kasbah
  • + Walk through the blue streets of Chefchaouen
  • + Discover the Roman ruins of Volubilis
  • + Explore Fes with a local guide
  • + Cross the Middle Atlas and Ziz Valley
  • + Ride camels in Erg Chebbi dunes
  • + Spend a night in a Sahara desert camp
  • + Visit Todra Gorges, Dades Valley, Ouarzazate, and Ait Ben Haddou
  • + Discover Marrakech with a local guide
Itinerary

Itinerary Day by Day

Day 1

Arrival in Casablanca - Welcome & Hassan II Mosque

Arrive in Casablanca where the team will greet you and transfer you to your hotel. Depending on arrival time, visit the magnificent Hassan II Mosque. Overnight stay in Casablanca.

Day 2

Casablanca - Rabat - Chefchaouen

After breakfast, travel to Rabat to visit Hassan Tower, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and Oudaya Kasbah. Continue to Chefchaouen, the beautiful blue city in the Rif Mountains, and spend the night near its picturesque streets.

Day 3

Chefchaouen - Volubilis - Fes

Enjoy a relaxed morning exploring Chefchaouen's blue streets. Then travel to Fes with a stop at the Roman ruins of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Arrive in Fes and check into a traditional riad.

Day 4

Fes Guided City Tour - Boulaajoul

Explore Fes with a local guide, visiting Al-Qarawiyyin University, the medina, Chouara Tannery, and historic quarters. In the afternoon, depart for Boulaajoul and overnight at Hotel Meteorite or similar.

Day 5

Boulaajoul - Erfoud - Merzouga Desert

Drive through Midelt and the Ziz Valley toward Erfoud and Rissani. Continue to Merzouga and enjoy a camel ride into Erg Chebbi dunes. Watch sunset, enjoy dinner, and spend the night in a desert camp.

Day 6

Merzouga - Todra Gorges - Dades Valley

Wake early for sunrise over the dunes, then leave the desert toward Todra Gorges. Stop to admire the dramatic cliffs and continue to Dades Valley for overnight stay.

Day 7

Dades Valley - Ouarzazate - Ait Ben Haddou - Marrakech

Travel through the Valley of Roses and Skoura Oasis to Ouarzazate, known as the Hollywood of Africa. Visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, then cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n'Tichka Pass to Marrakech.

Day 8

Marrakech Guided Visit

Spend the day exploring Marrakech with a local guide. Visit Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, Bahia Palace, Majorelle Garden, souks, and historic landmarks. Overnight in Marrakech.

Day 9

Departure - Airport Transfer

After breakfast, transfer to Casablanca or Marrakech Airport depending on your flight details.

Includes

  • Airport pickup
  • Private comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional driver-guide
  • Local guides in Fes and Marrakech
  • Accommodation during the tour
  • Desert camp overnight stay
  • Camel trekking in Merzouga
  • Dinners and breakfasts where applicable
  • Airport transfer
  • Fuel and transport costs

Excludes

  • Flights
  • Lunches
  • Drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Entrance fees if applicable
  • Tips
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

The price includes airport pickup, private comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, professional driver-guide, local guides in Fes and Marrakech, accommodation during the tour, desert camp overnight stay, camel trekking in Merzouga, dinners and breakfasts where applicable, airport transfer, and fuel and transport costs.

This tour excludes flights, lunches, drinks, personal expenses, entrance fees if applicable, and tips. Confirm current pricing and any optional extras with Morocco Happiness Tours before booking.

Yes. You travel in your own private vehicle with your own driver, not in a shared group with other travelers you do not know.

Yes. The route, pace, hotels, and stops can be adapted to your dates and interests. Contact us to confirm any changes before booking.

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