7 day Moroccan tour from Casablanca

Duration: 7 Days/6 Nights Distance: 1815

Start: Casablanca End: Casablanca

Type: Private Tour

Highlights at a Glance

Start your journey in Casablanca, home to the impressive Hassan II Mosque

Visit Rabat: Mausoleum of Mohammed V & the Kasbah of the Udayas

Stroll the enchanting blue streets of Chefchaouen, the “Blue Pearl”

UNESCO world heritage site of Volubilis

Meknes, A brief excursion around the city

Explore the medieval medina of Fez (UNESCO World Heritage & world’s first university)

Admire the landscapes of the Ziz Valley, the Cedar Forest with Barbary macaques & alpine Ifrane

Sunset camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes & overnight in a luxury desert camp

Walk through the stunning Todra Gorges and palm groves

Explore Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Africa” & Atlas Film Studios

Visit UNESCO site Aït Ben Haddou, famous film location (Gladiator, Game of Thrones)

Scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi N Tichka.

Discover the vibrant medina of Marrakech: Koutoubia Mosque, Saadian Tombs & Bahia Palace

Tour Program

Day 1 : Casablanca - Chefchaouen

Distance: 300km Time on the road: 5h

We will come to pick you up from your place in Casablanca, we will drive to Chefchaouen. It is famous as the blue pearl and is considered to be one of the most beautiful places in northern Morocco. You will be able to enjoy the magnificent hues of fading blue and white that are found throughout the city. To get to Chefchaouen, we will go via the Rif Mountains, which are known for their breathtaking scenery. Following your arrival in Chefchaouen, you will have the opportunity to explore the city at your own leisure. You can visit the ancient Kasbah, the Outa Hamam plaza, the Chaouen art museum, and take a walk along the narrow blue street to take in the breathtaking views of the city. In the afternoon, you can walk up to the Spanish mosque where you have a nice panoramic view to the whole city and wonderful sunset. Overnight in Chefchaouen.

Day 2 : Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes - Fez

Distance: 260km Time on the road: 4h:30min

After breakfast, you will leave Chefchaouen and travel towards Volubilis, Morocco’s most famous archaeological site. These impressive Roman ruins, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, showcase ancient mosaics, temples, and columns that tell the story of Morocco’s Roman heritage.

Then your journey continues to Meknes, one of Morocco’s four imperial cities and the former capital of Sultan Moulay Ismail. Here, you will visit the magnificent Bab Mansour Gate, one of the finest examples of Moroccan architecture, and explore El Hedim Square, a lively plaza often compared to Marrakech’s Djemaa El-Fna. Following that you can have your lunch in Meknes before you continue your trip.

In the afternoon, you will head to Fez, also known as the “Athens of Africa”. This historic city is the oldest Islamic city in Morocco and has long been a center of spirituality, education, and culture. When you arrive Fez, you will check into your Riad. Overnight stay in Fez.

Day 3 : Fez Sightseeing with a local guide

After breakfast, your Fez city tour begins with a visit by car to the Royal Palace and the historic Jewish Quarter (Mellah). From there, you will head to a scenic viewpoint overlooking the entire Fez Medina, offering breathtaking panoramic views of Morocco’s oldest imperial city.

Next, your driver will drop you off at the entrance of the Fez Medina, where your walking tour with a professional local guide begins. You will explore the old ramparts and visit the Marinid Tombs, before discovering the Bou Inania Madrasa, a stunning 14th-century Islamic school that houses intricate architecture, ceramics, and ancient manuscripts.

After enjoying lunch in the medina, your exploration continues through the maze-like cobblestone alleys. Highlights include the beautifully decorated Attarin Madrasa, the Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts & Crafts (Funduq Nejjarine), the vibrant Chouara Tannery, and numerous artisan workshops producing pottery, copperware, leather goods, and traditional handicrafts.

At the end of this enriching day, you will return to your Riad for an overnight stay in Fez.

Day 4 : Fez - Ifrane - Cedar Forest - Medelt - Ziz valley - Sahara Desert

Distance: 463km Time on the road: 7h 30min

After breakfast, your authentic Morocco tour continues in the direction of the Sahara Desert. Today is one of the longest driving days (around seven hours), but also one of the most rewarding, with breathtaking scenery and cultural highlights along the way.

Our first stop is Ifrane, often called the “Switzerland of Morocco” for its alpine-style chalets, cool climate, and winter ski resort. Next, we travel through Azrou, where you’ll meet the playful Barbary macaque monkeys and admire the majestic cedar forests of the Middle Atlas Mountains.

We then continue to Midelt, where you’ll enjoy lunch before driving through the dramatic landscapes of the Ziz Valley and Ziz Gorge. Along the way, we’ll pause at panoramic viewpoints to capture stunning photos of the lush valley set against desert plateaus.

By evening, we arrive in Merzouga, at the edge of the golden Erg Chebbi sand dunes. Here you will check into your desert hotel and relax before your Sahara adventure begins.

Overnight stay in a hotel near the dunes of Merzouga.

Day 5 : Desert - Rissani - Toudra Gorges - Boumaln Gorges

Distance: 270km Time on the road: 4h

Wake up early to witness the breathtaking sunrise over the Sahara dunes, a magical moment not to be missed. After enjoying breakfast at the desert camp, you will ride your camels back to Merzouga, where you can refresh before continuing the journey.

Our first stop will be Rissani, home to one of the oldest and most traditional souks (markets) in Morocco, where locals trade spices, livestock, and handicrafts. From there, we travel through Tinjdad on the way to the spectacular Todra Gorges, famous for their towering cliffs reaching up to 300 meters high. Here, you will have time to walk along the gorge and enjoy the stunning natural scenery.

The journey continues through the Dades Valley, where we will spend the night.

Day 6 : Dades - Ouarzazate - Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou - Marrakech

Distance: 323km Time on the road: 5h 30min

After breakfast, we begin our journey toward Marrakech, starting with a brief stop at the impressive Dades Gorges. From there, we pass through Kelaat M’Gouna, famous for its annual Festival of Roses, before continuing on to Ouarzazate. Known as the “Hollywood of Morocco”, this city has hosted countless international films and series. Here we will visit the famous Atlas Film Studios.

Our next stop is the spectacular Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This historic fortress has served as the backdrop for world-renowned productions such as Game of Thrones and Gladiator.

We then continue our drive across the High Atlas Mountains, passing through the dramatic Tizi n’Tichka Pass at 2,260 meters above sea level. Along the way, we will stop at panoramic viewpoints to capture stunning photos of green river valleys, traditional adobe villages, and ancient kasbah ruins. This route is considered one of the most scenic drives in Morocco.

By evening, we arrive in Marrakech, where you will check into your hotel for an overnight stay

Day 7 : Marrakech - Casablanca

Distance: 260km Time on the road: 3h

Depending on your departure schedule, our driver/guide will transport you to the international airport after breakfast, marking the regrettable conclusion of our unforgettable journey

Accommodations

Category 1
Chefchaouen	Riad Hicham
Fez	Riad Tahra
Desert	Sahara Desert Luxury Camp
Dades	Hotel Babylon Dades Gorges
Marrakech	Riad El Walida

Category 2
Chefchaouen	Dar Echchaouen
Fez	Palais Houyam
Desert	Caravanserai Luxury Desert Camp
Dades	Riad Dades Paradise
Marrakech	Riad Nesma

Category 3
Chefchaouen	Lina Ryad & Spa
Fez	Palais Faraj
Desert	Desert Luxury Camp
Dades	Eden Boutique Hotel
Marrakech	La Maison Arabe

*In case the listed hotel is fully booked, we will provide a similar option of the same category and inform you accordingly.

What’s included in our Moroccan tour

Transport in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
Professional English-speaking driver/guide (or request other preferred language)
Dinners and breakfasts throughout the tour
Camel ride experience in the Sahara Desert
Overnight stay in a Merzouga desert camp
Accommodation in carefully selected hotels and traditional riads
Breakfasts throughout the tour
Local guide in Fez
Sandboarding