7-Day Tour in Morocco to the Desert from Casablanca
Overview
Take the One Week in Morocco tour to explore the country’s most marvelous locations. This seven-day, six-night journey starts from Casablanca and guides you through Rabat, Fes, and Marrakech, together with the blue streets of Chefchaouen, the Sahara Desert, and the magnificent Atlas Mountains — fascinating cities, historic sites, and thrilling outdoor experiences in one seamless private journey.
Customize your trip — we may adjust this itinerary to any modification you require. Ideal for adults, groups of friends, couples, solo travelers, and families with children.
Highlights
- Explore the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean
- Visit Chefchaouen’s vibrant blue streets, nestled in the Rif Mountains
- Walk through the Roman ruins of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Experience camel trekking at sunset in the Sahara Desert of Merzouga
- Relax in a luxury desert camp under the stars
- Enjoy panoramic views of the High Atlas Mountains and Tizi-n-Tichka Pass
Itinerary — Day by Day
Arrival in Casablanca
Your guide greets you on arrival in Casablanca, Morocco’s economic capital. Begin at the Hassan II Mosque, among the world’s largest, set on a promontory over the Atlantic. Stroll the Corniche waterfront before checking into your hotel — the evening is yours.
Casablanca — Rabat — Chefchaouen
Discover Rabat’s imperial landmarks: the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the Kasbah of Oudaya. Continue to Chefchaouen, the blue-washed pearl of the Rif Mountains, and wander its otherworldly alleys before a peaceful night in a beautiful hotel.
Chefchaouen — Volubilis — Meknes — Fes
Explore the Roman ruins of Volubilis with their preserved mosaics and triumphal arches, then imperial Meknes with the grand Bab Mansour gate. Arrive in Fes, Morocco’s cultural and spiritual heart, for a night in an authentic riad.
Guided Exploration of Fes
A full day with a local guide: the Royal Palace gates, the Blue Gate (Bab Boujloud), the Medrasa Bouanania, the famous tanneries, and the Quaraouiyine — the world’s oldest university. Evening at leisure in the lively souks.
Fes — Ifrane — Cedar Forest — Merzouga
Travel south through alpine Ifrane and the cedar forests with their Barbary macaques to Merzouga. Exchange your vehicle for camels and ride into the Sahara at sunset, then enjoy Berber music around the campfire at your luxury desert camp.
Merzouga — Todra Gorges — Dades Valley
Watch the Sahara sunrise, then visit the traditional souks of Rissani and fossil-rich Erfoud. Marvel at the towering cliffs of the Todra Gorges before continuing to the palm-filled Dades Valley for dinner and overnight.
Dades Valley — Skoura — Ait Ben Haddou — Marrakech
Travel through the Rose Valley and Skoura palm groves to the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, filming location of Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Cross the High Atlas via the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass to Marrakech, where your tour concludes with a transfer to your accommodation or the airport.
Included in the Tour
- Private travel in an A/C luxury vehicle with experienced driver
- Local Merzouga desert guides and camel ride to the Sahara camp
- Guided tours in Fes and Marrakech
- Comfortable hotels/riads and a luxury desert camp
- Dinners and breakfasts included
- Drop-off at your hotel or airport
Not Included
- Airline tickets to / from Morocco
- Lunches and soft drinks
- Entry fees and personal expenses
- Travel insurance
