Private Casablanca Desert Tour 8 days Grand Morocco Tour

Casablanca, Morocco
Duration8 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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LanguagesEnglish, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

This journey is designed to showcase Morocco’s incredible diversity in one seamless experience, combining imperial cities, coastal capitals, mountain landscapes, Roman ruins, blue-painted medinas, and the vast Sahara Desert. Travelers enjoy camel trekking in Merzouga, guided cultural visits in Fes, scenic drives through the Rif and Atlas Mountains, and authentic overnight stays that reveal Morocco beyond the typical tourist routes. With private transportation, flexible stops, and carefully balanced pacing, the tour offers both comfort and deep cultural immersion from Casablanca to Marrakech.

What's included

  • Profesisonal licensed Guide at Fes City
  • Private transportation
  • Hotel or Airport pick-up and Drop-off
  • Bottle of water each day of the tour for each traveler
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional Multilangual Driver
  • Meals are not included
  • Volubilis needs to be paid directly on site
  • Optional

What to expect

Day 1: Casablanca → Rabat → Tangier
  1. Casablanca
    1h
    Begin your Moroccan journey in Casablanca with pickup from your hotel or airport. Visit the impressive Hassan II Mosque, dramatically built above the Atlantic Ocean and admired for its intricate Moroccan craftsmanship.
  2. Rabat
    3h
    Continue to Rabat, Morocco’s elegant capital, where you discover Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the Kasbah of the Udayas. The city combines royal history, ocean views, and peaceful Andalusian-style architecture.
  3. Tangier
    6h
    Arrive in Tangier, the gateway between Africa and Europe. Enjoy the city’s cosmopolitan atmosphere, coastal scenery, and lively medina before checking into your accommodation for the night.
Day 2: Tangier → Chefchaouen
  1. 45m
    Start the day at Cape Spartel, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Mediterranean Sea. Enjoy panoramic coastal views, dramatic cliffs, and the historic lighthouse overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar.
  2. Caves of Hercules
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Visit the legendary Caves of Hercules, one of Tangier’s most famous natural attractions. Explore sea-carved caves linked to ancient mythology and admire the opening shaped like the African continent.
  3. Chefchaouen
    6h
    Travel through the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen, famous for its blue-painted streets and peaceful atmosphere. Wander charming alleyways, local markets, and scenic squares surrounded by mountain landscapes.
Day 3: Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Fes
  1. Chefchaouen
    1h
    Spend the morning exploring Chefchaouen’s picturesque medina. Enjoy free time for photography, artisan shops, rooftop cafés, and relaxing walks through one of Morocco’s most photogenic towns.
  2. Volubilis
    1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    Visit the UNESCO-listed Roman ruins of Volubilis, where ancient mosaics, columns, and triumphal arches reveal Morocco’s Roman past. The site offers sweeping countryside views and remarkably preserved remains.
  3. 3h
    Continue to Fes, Morocco’s cultural and spiritual heart. Arrive in the evening and settle into your riad before beginning a deeper exploration of the imperial city the following day.
Day 4: Fes Full-Day Guided Tour
  1. Fes El-Bali
    1h
    Explore the ancient medina of Fes with an official local guide. Walk through maze-like streets filled with spice markets, artisan workshops, and centuries-old architecture still alive with daily activity.
  2. Bou Inania Medersa
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Visit Bou Inania Madrasa, one of Morocco’s finest examples of Marinid architecture, featuring carved cedar wood, intricate stucco decoration, and colorful zellige tilework.
  3. 15m · Admission ticket included
    Stop outside the Royal Palace gates, famous for their massive golden doors and elegant craftsmanship reflecting Morocco’s imperial grandeur.
  4. Chouara Tannery
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Observe traditional leather-making techniques at the famous Chouara Tannery, where artisans continue centuries-old dyeing methods using natural colors and handmade craftsmanship.
Day 5: Fes → Ifrane → Azrou → Midelt → Merzouga Desert
  1. Ifrane
    45m
    Travel south through the Middle Atlas Mountains and stop in Ifrane, known for alpine-style architecture, clean streets, and cool mountain air unlike anywhere else in Morocco.
  2. Azrou Cedar Forest
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Continue to the cedar forests near Azrou, home to Barbary macaques. Enjoy a short walk among ancient cedar trees and panoramic mountain scenery.
  3. Midelt
    1h
    Pass through Midelt, surrounded by mountain landscapes and orchards. The town serves as an important crossroads between northern Morocco and the Sahara region.
  4. 6h
    Arrive in Merzouga and experience a camel trek across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. Watch the sunset over the Sahara before enjoying dinner, Berber music, and a magical night under the stars in a desert camp.
Day 6: Merzouga → Todgha Gorges → Dades Valley → Ouarzazate
  1. Merzouga
    2h
    Wake early to admire sunrise over the Sahara dunes, one of the most unforgettable moments of the journey, before returning by camel and continuing westward.
  2. Todra Gorge
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Visit the breathtaking Todgha Gorges, where limestone cliffs rise dramatically above a narrow canyon carved by the river over centuries. Enjoy a short walk through this spectacular natural site.
  3. Boumalne Dades
    2h
    Travel through the Dades Valley, famous for unusual rock formations, kasbahs, and scenic mountain roads lined with palm groves and traditional Berber villages.
  4. Ouarzazate
    6h
    Arrive in Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Morocco.” Discover its cinematic history, desert landscapes, and strategic location along ancient caravan routes.
Day 7: Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → Marrakech
  1. Ait Ben Haddou
    2h
    Explore the UNESCO-listed ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, one of Morocco’s most iconic fortified villages. Walk through narrow clay alleys and admire architecture featured in many international films.
  2. Tizi n Tichka
    Pass by
    Cross the spectacular High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Scenic stops along the way offer panoramic views of valleys, Berber villages, and winding mountain roads.
  3. Marrakech
    6h
    Arrive in Marrakech in the late afternoon. The vibrant atmosphere, lively souks, and red-colored architecture provide a striking contrast to the desert landscapes crossed earlier in the journey.
Day 8: Marrakech → Airport Transfer
  1. Marrakech
    2h
    Enjoy free time depending on your flight schedule before your private transfer to Marrakech, or Casablanca airport, marking the end of your unforgettable Moroccan adventure.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We Provide pick up to all your travelers from either their accommodation in Casablanca , Casablanca Port or Airport

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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