8 Day Morocco Tour from Casablanca

This 8 Day Morocco Tours takes you from Casablanca to the Sahara, showcasing Morocco’s imperial cities, blue-washed medinas, and golden dunes. Experience historic landmarks, cultural treasures, and desert magic, including a sunset camel trek and luxury camp stay under the stars. The journey blends guided tours, free exploration, and breathtaking landscapes, from the Rif Mountains to the Atlas ranges and Erg Chebbi dunes.

Highlights of Your 8 Day Morocco Tour from Casablanca:

✔ Hassan II Mosque – Casablanca’s architectural marvel
✔ Chefchaouen’s iconic blue medina and Spanish mosque sunset
✔ Roman ruins at Volubilis and imperial Meknes
✔ Fes’ ancient medina and world’s oldest university
✔ Ifrane’s alpine charm and cedar forest macaques
✔ Rissani’s bustling markets and Todra Gorge’s cliffs
✔ Valley of Roses and UNESCO-listed Ait Benhaddou
✔ Marrakech’s palaces, gardens, and vibrant Jemaa el-Fnaa

Day 1: Casablanca to Chefchaouen via Rabat

Your Moroccan adventure begins at Casablanca Airport where you’ll meet your guide. We’ll first visit the magnificent Hassan II Mosque, the world’s second largest mosque that welcomes non-Muslim visitors. Afterwards, we’ll travel to Rabat to explore its historic landmarks including the Chellah ruins and Oudaya Kasbah. The journey continues north through the fertile Gharb plain before ascending into the Rif Mountains. As evening falls, we’ll arrive in the enchanting blue city of Chefchaouen where you’ll spend your first night in a traditional riad.

Day 2: Chefchaouen to Fes via Volubilis and Meknes

After breakfast, we depart through rolling hills to Volubilis, Morocco’s best-preserved Roman archaeological site. Walk among ancient olive presses and intricate mosaics while learning about this once-thriving provincial capital. Continuing south, we reach imperial Meknes where we’ll visit the monumental Bab Mansour gate and lavish Moulay Ismail Mausoleum. Following lunch in the medina, we’ll drive to Fes, arriving in time to settle into your riad in the ancient medina.

Day 3: Fes Cultural Immersion

A knowledgeable local guide will lead you through Fes el-Bali, the world’s largest living medieval medina. Our full-day exploration begins at the ornate Royal Palace gates before visiting the historic Jewish Quarter. We’ll discover hidden gems like the 14th-century Bou Inania Madrasa and the famous Chouara tanneries where leather has been processed using ancient methods. The day concludes with panoramic views over the entire medina from a strategic vantage point at sunset.

Day 4: Fes to Merzouga Desert

Today’s scenic drive takes us from the cultural riches of Fes to the golden sands of the Sahara. We’ll pass through Ifrane, known as “Moroccan Switzerland” for its alpine architecture, before stopping in the cedar forests to observe wild Barbary macaques. The landscape transforms dramatically as we enter the Ziz Valley with its endless palm groves. Arriving in Merzouga in late afternoon, you’ll mount camels for a magical sunset trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes to your luxury desert camp.

Day 5: Merzouga to Dades Valley

Following another breathtaking desert sunrise, we begin our journey north through ever-changing landscapes. Our first stop is Rissani, the ancestral home of Morocco’s ruling dynasty. Continuing west, we reach the dramatic Todra Gorge, where 300-meter-high cliffs tower above a palm-filled canyon. By evening, we arrive in Dades Valley, known for its surreal “monkey fingers” rock formations, where you’ll spend the night at a hotel with spectacular valley views.

Day 6: Dades Valley to Marrakech

Today’s scenic route takes us through the fragrant Valley of Roses, where thousands of Damask rose bushes bloom each spring. We’ll visit Skoura’s impressive palm grove before reaching Ait Benhaddou, Morocco’s most famous ksar. After lunch, we cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka pass, stopping for panoramic views before descending to Marrakech where you’ll spend the evening in a riad within the vibrant medina.

Day 7: Marrakech City Tour

A local guide will reveal Marrakech’s highlights, beginning with the opulent Bahia Palace and the mysterious Saadian Tombs. We’ll admire the Koutoubia Mosque’s magnificent minaret and explore the souks where artisans practice centuries-old crafts. After lunch, we’ll visit the lush Majorelle Garden before an overview of modern Marrakech in the Gueliz district.

Day 8: Marrakech Departure

Your unforgettable Moroccan journey concludes with a transfer to Marrakech Menara Airport based on your flight schedule.