7 Days from Casablanca to Marrakech

7-Day Morocco Tour from Casablanca to Marrakech via Chefchaouen & the Sahara

Departure: Casablanca · End: Marrakech · Duration: 7 days / 6 nights · Total distance: approx. 1,700 km

Overview

A complete loop through Morocco’s most iconic places: the capital Rabat, the blue city of Chefchaouen, the Roman ruins of Volubilis, the imperial cities of Meknes and Fes, a camel ride and a night in the Merzouga dunes, the Todra and Dades gorges, and the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou on the way to Marrakech.

Route Map

Distances are approximate and may vary slightly depending on the exact route and stops.

Day 1 – Casablanca → Rabat (≈ 90 km)

Pick-up at your hotel or Casablanca airport and drive to Rabat, the capital of Morocco. City tour including the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, the Hassan Tower and a drive around the Royal Palace, followed by a guided walk through the Kasbah of the Oudayas and the old walled medina. Overnight in Rabat.

Day 2 – Rabat → Rif Mountains → Chefchaouen (≈ 250 km)

After breakfast, drive north into the Rif Mountains. Arrive in Chefchaouen in the afternoon, with time to explore the blue streets and squares of this charming town. Overnight in a riad.

Day 3 – Chefchaouen → Ouazzane → Volubilis → Meknes → Fes (≈ 265 km)

Drive via Ouazzane to Volubilis, the best-preserved Roman city in Morocco, famous for its beautiful mosaics, which you visit with a knowledgeable guide. Continue to Meknes, the imperial capital of Sultan Moulay Ismail: the monumental Bab Mansour gate, the royal granaries, the Sahrij Souani basin and the Moulay Ismail mausoleum. Arrive in Fes for the night. Overnight in a riad in the medina.

Day 4 – Guided Tour of Fes

Explore the spiritual capital of Morocco with a local guide. In the morning, wander the alleys of the medina to discover Al Quaraouiyine Mosque and University, the Bou Inania Madrasa, the tanneries and the Nejjarine fountain. In the afternoon, see the Royal Palace gate, the Mellah (Jewish quarter) and a pottery cooperative, and finish with a panoramic view over the medina from one of the old fortresses. Overnight in the same riad.

Day 5 – Fes → Ifrane → Midelt → Ziz Valley → Merzouga (≈ 470 km)

Head south via Ifrane, “the Switzerland of Morocco”, and the great cedar forest near Azrou, home to Barbary macaques. Lunch in Midelt, then follow the spectacular Ziz Valley with panoramic stops, through Errachidia and Erfoud, as the landscape gradually turns to desert. In Merzouga, enjoy a welcome glass of mint tea and ride a camel to the highest dunes in Morocco for sunset. Dinner and overnight in the desert camp.

Day 6 – Merzouga → Todra Gorge → Dades Valley (≈ 280 km)

Wake up early for an unforgettable sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast and a shower, drive to Tinghir and the Todra Gorge, one of the highest and narrowest canyons in Morocco, and take a walk in the valley. Continue to the Dades Valley, known for its kasbahs and the “Monkey Fingers” rock formations. Dinner and overnight in a riad or guesthouse in the gorge.

Day 7 – Dades Valley → Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → Marrakech (≈ 325 km)

Follow the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, perfect for photography, with a stop in Kelaat M’Gouna, the rose city, famous for its rosewater. Continue to Ouarzazate, “the Hollywood of Africa”, and have lunch at Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site and film location for Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator. Cross the High Atlas via the Tizi n’Tichka pass (2,260 m), with a stop at a women’s argan oil cooperative, and arrive in Marrakech. Drop-off at your hotel. End of our services.

Prices & Accommodation Options

All our tours are private. Choose the accommodation level that suits you; the price per person decreases as your group grows.

Included

• Pick-up at your hotel or Casablanca airport
• Private air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking driver
• 5 nights in hotels/riads
• 1 night in a desert camp
• Local guide in Fes
• Camel ride in the Erg Chebbi dunes
• Dinners in the desert camp and the Dades Valley
• Drop-off at your hotel in Marrakech

Not Included

• Lunches and drinks
• Dinners in Rabat, Chefchaouen and Fes
• Museum and monument entrance fees
• Tips and personal expenses

We offer a wide range of tours from Casablanca to suit every traveler and schedule: 3 days from Casablanca, 4 days from Casablanca, 6 days from Casablanca and 10 days from Casablanca. All our tours are private and can be customized to your dates and travel style.