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9 Days Tour from Casablanca to Marrakech via Desert and Fes
- 9 Days / 8 Nights
- Starts in Casablanca
- Ends in Marrakech
Tour from Casablanca to Marrakech via Desert and Fes
This 9-day Morocco Grand Tour combines the magic of imperial cities with the unforgettable Sahara Desert. Starting in Casablanca, you’ll explore Rabat, Meknes, and Fes before heading through the Middle Atlas mountains to Merzouga and Erg Chebbi dunes for a desert camp experience under the stars. Continue through Todra and Dades Valleys, Ouarzazate, and the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou before finishing in Marrakech with a guided city tour. A perfect blend of culture, history, and desert adventure.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Casablanca
Meet at Casablanca airport and transfer to hotel/riad. Depending on arrival time, enjoy a quick tour of Hassan II Mosque (built 1993), Morocco’s most iconic landmark on the Atlantic coast.
Overnight in Casablanca.
Day 2: Casablanca → Rabat → Meknes
After breakfast, drive to Rabat, Morocco’s capital. Visit Rabat Medina, Mohammed V Mausoleum, Hassan Tower, and the Royal Palace. After lunch, continue to Meknes to explore:
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Palais Dar El-Makhzen
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Bab Mansour, Bab El-Berdine, and Bab El-Khemis
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Lahdim Square, Moulay Ismaïl Museum, Sidi Saïd Mosque, and Jardin Lahboul
Dinner & overnight in Meknes.
Day 3: Meknes → Fes Guided Tour
Morning drive to Fes. Guided walking tour of the Medina:
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Al Quaraouiyine University, the oldest still operating university in the world
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Tanneries, Attarine Museum, and Moulay Idriss Mausoleum
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The Jewish Quarter (Mellah) and local souks
Lunch in a traditional restaurant.
Overnight in Fes.
Day 4: Free Day in Fes
Explore Fes at your own pace. Options:
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Dive deeper into the Medina’s artisan quarters
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Visit Fes El-Jadid (New Fes)
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Book an optional excursion to Moulay Yacoub Spa town, known for thermal baths and natural springs
Overnight in Fes.
Day 5: Fes → Midelt → Merzouga (Erg Chebbi)
After breakfast, depart toward the desert. Stops include:
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Ifrane, Morocco’s “Little Switzerland”
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Azrou Cedar Forest, home to Barbary macaques
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Midelt for lunch
Continue via Errachidia and the scenic Ziz Valley. Arrival in Merzouga, transfer to hotel to freshen up, then begin your camel trek across Erg Chebbi dunes. Stop to watch the sunset.
At the desert camp, enjoy dinner under the stars with Berber music and folklore around a fire. Experience a traditional Berber meal and mint tea.
Overnight in desert tent.
Day 6: Merzouga → Todra Gorges → Ouarzazate
Wake up early for sunrise over the dunes. Camel ride back to Merzouga village for breakfast and shower. Depart for:
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Todra Gorges, a dramatic canyon popular for trekking
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Dades Valley and Roses Valley
Arrive in Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Morocco”, known for its film studios.
Dinner & overnight in Ouarzazate.
Day 7: Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → Marrakech
After breakfast, visit Kasbah Taourirt and Ouarzazate cinema studios. Continue to the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a fortified village featured in many films. In the afternoon, drive across the High Atlas mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Arrival in Marrakech by evening.
Overnight in Marrakech.
Day 8: Marrakech Guided Tour
Full-day guided tour of Marrakech:
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Koutoubia Mosque and Bahia Palace
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Menara Gardens
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Afternoon visit to Jemaa El-Fna square, famous for street performers, snake charmers, storytellers, and food stalls
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Explore the colorful souks of the Medina
Dinner in Jemaa El-Fna. Overnight in Marrakech.
Day 9: Marrakech → Airport Transfer
Breakfast and free time depending on flight schedule. Transfer to Marrakech airport.
End of tour.
