5 day tour from casablanca
Duration: 5 Days/4 Nights Distance: 1555 km
Start: Casablanca End: Marrakech
Type: Private Tour
Highlights at a Glance
- Stroll the enchanting blue streets of Chefchaouen, the “Blue Pearl”
- UNESCO world heritage site of Volubilis
- 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.
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 known as the “pearl of the north” 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.
Day 2 : Chefchaouen - Fez Exploration
Distance: 189km Time on the road: 3h:45min
After your breakfast, we will drive to Fez. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the oldest imperial town in Morocco. It is also the location of the world’s first university, which dates back to the ninth century. More than that, it is one of the cities that has the most intact medieval structures that are still standing. The massive defensive walls that surround it give the impression that it is suspended in a chain of time, lying midway between the Middle Ages and the current day. While strolling through its 9,000 little lanes, you will come across its loud peddlers offering a wide variety of goods, ranging from colorful veggies to delectable Middle Eastern sweets spiced with cinnamon and honey. Be sure to keep an eye out for the sole mode of transportation, which is either a donkey or a mule. As expert artisans loudly hammer the metal in pots and metal utensils, the captivating sound of the call to prayer reverberates on traditional roofs. The generations have been going on This practice. However, this is a visit to the historic medina. Moreover, you will get the opportunity to visit the well-known souks, which are places where artisans continue to work in accordance with the ancient oriental heritage (silk carpets, Berber carpets, leather, gold, silver, etc.). When you finish your visit in the medina, our driver will meet you to bring you back to your hotel.
Day 3 : Fes - Ifrane - Cedar Forest - Medelt - Ziz valley - Sahara Desert
Distance: 463km Time on the road: 7h:30min
Your authentic Morocco tour will take us to the direction of the desert. After having your breakfast, we check out and make our way to Merzouga. Although it is one of the longest trips, which takes around seven hours to drive, we will enjoy the time since we will be seeing different landscapes. During our journey, we will make a stop in Ifrane, a town that is known as “Moroccan Switzerland” due to its European-like nature and temperature, parks that feature lakes and chalets, a ski resort, and an abundance of snow during the winter months. When we are on our way to Azrou, we will have the opportunity to feed the wild monkeys and observe the spectacular Atlas cedars that are located in the area around Ifrane. The monkeys are amicable, and they enjoy each other’s company when they are fed. We resume our journey to Errich town, we will have lunch. In our route will drive through the valley and the canyon of the Ziz River, We will stop in one of the panoramic views in the valley to take some photos, after that we will continue to the desert, You will ride your camels to cross the dunes and your luggage will be taken to the camp by car 4*4. When you arrive to your camp, the stuff will show your tents to take a shower and relax after that, you will have a nice dinner with berber music in the middle of the desert.
Day 4 : Desert - Rissani - Toudra Gorges - Boumaln Gorges
Distance: 270km Time on the road: 4h:30min
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 5 : Dades - Ouarzazate - Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou - Marrakech
Distance: 323km Time on the road: 5h:30min
Our journey to Marrakech will begin with a brief stop in the Dades gorges. We are going to pass by Mgouna, which is the location of the flowers festival that takes place annually. After that, we continue to Ouarzazate. This city is often referred to as the “Hollywood of Morocco” owing to the fact that a great number of historical films were shot in the city. We have a stop in Atlas film studio. Following that, we will take a short trip to Ait Ben Hadou, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The kasbah is famous for making series and films such us Game of Thrones and Gladiator. After our visit to the Kasbah, we will continue to Marrakech passing by the high Atlas Mountains, Tizi n-Tishka, which is located at an elevation of 2260 meters. Along the route, we will be stopping for photographs at several locations. There are vistas of the verdant river valleys with adobe settlements and the remnants of old kasbahs when traveling along this route, which is considered to be one of the most scenic ways in Morocco. Next, we will make our way in the direction of Marrakech. We arrive there and we drop you off in your Hotel.
Accommodations
| Category 1 | |
|---|---|
| Chefchaouen | Riad Hicham |
| Fez | Riad Tahra |
| Desert | Sahara Desert Luxury Camp |
| Dades | Hotel Babylon Dades Gorges |
| Category 1 | |
|---|---|
| Chefchaouen | Riad Hicham |
| Fez | Riad Tahra |
| Desert | Sahara Desert Luxury Camp |
| Dades | Hotel Babylon Dades Gorges |
| Category 3 | |
|---|---|
| Chefchaouen | Lina Ryad & Spa |
| Fez | Palais Faraj |
| Desert | Desert Luxury Camp |
| Dades | Eden Boutique Hotel |
*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 Morocco tour
- Included:
- 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
- Local guide in Fez
- Sandboarding
- Not Included:
- Lunches and beverages
- Personal expenses and optional activities
* Final price depends on the accommodation category selected and the group size
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