9-Day Morocco Itinerary Starting from Casablanca
9 Days 8 NightsOverview
Discover the beauty and diversity of Morocco on this 9-day private tour starting in Casablanca. Over 8 nights, explore vibrant cities, stunning landscapes, and historic landmarks. Your English-speaking private driver ensures a smooth journey, starting with an airport or hotel pickup in Casablanca and ending back in the same city or Marrakech. Experience the magic of Morocco, from the Sahara Desert to the bustling medinas of Marrakech.
Why Choose a Private Tour?
Private tours offer flexibility and personalization. Travel with your chosen group on your preferred schedule, with a driver and guide dedicated to your experience. Adjust the itinerary to suit your needs, ensuring a unique and stress-free adventure. Contact us to customize your 9-day trip or create a tailored itinerary!
Your adventure begins with a pickup at Casablanca’s airport or your accommodation. Casablanca, Morocco’s largest city and economic hub, is our first stop. Visit the impressive Hassan II Mosque, perched on the Atlantic coastline. Enjoy free time for lunch, then explore highlights like the Corniche, Rick’s Café, and Mohamed V Square. Overnight at a hotel in Casablanca.
Start the day with a drive along the coastline to Rabat, Morocco’s capital and an imperial city. Visit iconic spots like the Hassan Tower, Mohammed V Mausoleum, and the Kasbah of Oudaya. After lunch, journey through the Rif Mountains to the enchanting blue city of Chefchaouen, known for its vivid blue-and-white buildings. Stay overnight in a charming riad.
Spend your morning wandering Chefchaouen’s picturesque alleys. Then head to Volubilis, an ancient Roman site with remarkable mosaics and ruins. Next, visit Meknes, the “Ismaili capital,” where you’ll explore Bab Mansour, the Royal Stables, and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. Continue to Fes for your overnight stay in a riad.
Dive into Fes, a cultural and religious hub of Morocco. With a local guide, visit the Royal Palace gates, the Jewish Quarter (Mellah), and enjoy a panoramic view of the city from a historic fortress. Explore the UNESCO-listed old medina, stopping at Bab Boujloud, Bou Inania Madrasa, and the famous tanneries. See the Quaraouin Mosque, home to the world’s oldest university. Return to your riad with free time in the afternoon.
Head south, stopping at Ifrane, a town known as the “Switzerland of Morocco” for its alpine-style architecture and cool climate. Visit the cedar forest, home to Barbary macaques, before continuing to Midelt for lunch. Drive along the scenic Ziz Valley to reach Merzouga’s Sahara Desert. Switch to camels to cross the dunes and enjoy a magical sunset. Spend the night in a luxury desert camp with private bathrooms, dinner, and traditional Berber music around a campfire under the stars.
After breakfast, visit Rissani’s lively market, followed by a stop in Erfoud to see fossil workshops. Pass through the palm groves of Touroug and Tinjdad to the stunning Todra Gorges, known for their towering cliffs. After exploring, continue to Dades Valley. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in a hotel.
Travel through Kalaat M’Gouna, famous for its Rose Valley and annual rose festival. Visit Skoura’s palm groves and Ouarzazate, a gateway to the desert and home to Atlas Studios, where many movies were filmed. Stop at the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a historic fortified village seen in films like Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi-n-Tichka pass and arrive in Marrakech for a riad overnight stay.
Explore Marrakech with a local guide. Highlights include the Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, Ben Youssef Mosque, and the bustling souks. Enjoy lunch near Jemaa El-Fna Square before visiting the Koutoubia Mosque and the serene Majorelle Garden. Spend your evening wandering the vibrant square at your leisure.
On your final day, enjoy free time in Marrakech if your flight schedule allows. Then head back to Casablanca for your airport transfer, marking the end of your incredible journey. Alternatively, opt to finish your tour in Marrakech. Customizations available upon request.
Included
What’s Included:
- • Private transportation in a 4x4 or air-conditioned minivan
- • English-speaking private driver
- • Local guides for tours in Fes and Marrakech
- • Accommodation in high-quality hotels/riads
- • Luxury desert camp with private bathrooms
- • Daily breakfasts and two dinners (in Merzouga and Dades)
- • Camel ride (one per person)
- • Sandboards available at the desert camp
- • Airport transfers
What’s Not Included:
- • Flights
- • Lunches and some dinners
- • Monument entrance fees
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