7 Days tour from Casablanca to Sahara Desert and Marrakech

7-Day Morocco Tour: From Casablanca to the Sahara Desert & Marrakech

Departure: Casablanca · End: Casablanca airport · Duration: 7 days / 6 nights · Total distance: approx. 1,850 km

Overview

Discover the highlights of Morocco on this 7-day journey from Casablanca. Travel through the blue city of Chefchaouen, explore the cultural richness of Fes and experience the magic of the Sahara with a camel ride and a night in a desert camp. Journey through breathtaking valleys, dramatic gorges and historic kasbahs, cross the High Atlas and finish with a guided tour of vibrant Marrakech.

Route Map

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

Day 1 – Casablanca → Rabat → Chefchaouen (≈ 340 km)

Meet your driver at your hotel or the airport in Casablanca. Stop in Rabat to visit landmarks such as the Hassan Tower, then continue through scenic landscapes to the blue city of Chefchaouen. Overnight in a traditional riad.

Day 2 – Chefchaouen → Fes (≈ 200 km)

Enjoy a relaxed morning exploring the blue streets of Chefchaouen and taking photos. Later, travel through the Rif Mountains to Fes. Overnight in a riad or hotel.

Day 3 – Fes → Ifrane → Midelt → Ziz Valley → Merzouga (≈ 470 km)

After breakfast, head towards the Sahara. Stop in Ifrane, known for its European-style architecture, and in the cedar forest to see Barbary macaques. Travel through Midelt and over the Tizi n’Talghemt pass, with panoramic stops in the Ziz Valley, then via Erfoud, famous for fossils and dates, to Merzouga. In the afternoon, ride a camel across the dunes and watch the sunset before reaching your desert camp for dinner, traditional music and a night under the stars.

Day 4 – Merzouga → Todra Gorge → Dades Valley (≈ 290 km)

Wake up early for a breathtaking sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast and a shower, continue via Rissani and Erfoud, with an optional visit to a fossil workshop, to Todra Gorge for a walk through the impressive canyon. Continue to the Dades Valley, known for its unique rock formations. Dinner and overnight in a hotel or riad.

Day 5 – Dades Valley → Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → Marrakech (≈ 325 km)

Enjoy panoramic views of the Dades Valley, then follow the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs through the Rose Valley and the Skoura palm grove to Ouarzazate, with an optional visit to the Taourirt Kasbah and the film studios. Continue to Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site, then cross the High Atlas via the Tizi n’Tichka pass with scenic stops. Arrive in Marrakech in the evening. Overnight in a riad.

Day 6 – Guided Tour of Marrakech

Explore Marrakech with a local guide: the Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace, El Badi Palace and the Ben Youssef Madrasa, followed by the vibrant souks and lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the Majorelle Garden and the Yves Saint Laurent Museum, then enjoy free time. Overnight in the same riad.

Day 7 – Marrakech → Casablanca Airport (≈ 220 km)

Depending on your flight schedule, transfer from Marrakech to Casablanca airport. 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

• Private air-conditioned vehicle
• English-speaking driver
• Pick-up and drop-off
• Accommodation in hotels or riads
• Overnight stay in a private desert camp
• Camel ride in the Sahara Desert
• Daily breakfasts
• Dinners in the Dades Valley and the desert camp

Not Included

• Lunches and drinks
• Dinners in Marrakech, Fes and Chefchaouen
• 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, 5 days from Casablanca and 10 days from Casablanca. All our tours are private and can be customized to your dates and travel style.