Morocco · Culture

9-Day Morocco Culture Tour from Casablanca with Sahara Camp Stay

9 Days Round trip from Casablanca Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the narrow crowded local markets of the old city of Fes
  • 02 Visit the marvellous gate of Bab Mansour
  • 03 Travel to the biggest mosque in the country, the Hassan II Mosque
  • 04 See the sand dunes of the Sahara Desert with camel rides
  • 05 Wander around the cinema capital of Morocco, Ouarzazate, and its cinema studios

Sign up for this 9-day tour to discover Morocco's imperial cities, the blue streets of Chefchaouen, and the Sahara Desert. Visit the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, the gate of Bab Mansour in Meknes, the narrow crowded local markets of the old city of Fes, and the Ksar Kasbah of Ait-Benhaddou. Ride a camel over the Sahara dunes to a luxury desert camp, then continue to Marrakech to see the Almohades Koutoubia Minaret and admire the 14th-century Ben Youssef Medersa.

Visit the Hassan II Mosque, the largest mosque in the country and the only one open to non-Muslim visitors.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Luxury
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Casablanca, Fez, Marrakech, Meknes, Midelt, Rabat, Ouarzazate, Tinghir, Chefchaouen, Merzouga, Todgha Gorge, Erfoud, Rissani, Aït Benhaddou, Atlas Mountains, Azrou, Ifrane, Dadès Gorges, Volubilis
Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Casablanca and Hassan II Mosque

  • Meet your Moroccan guide/driver outside the terminal at Casablanca Airport, then transfer to Casablanca.

  • Visit the Hassan II Mosque, the largest mosque in the country and the only one open to non-Muslim visitors.

  • Then continue to visit the famous Rick's Cafe.

Overnight in Casablanca. (BB)

2
Day 02

Rabat, the Rif Mountains, and Chefchaouen

  • Start your journey to Rabat.

  • Visit the unfinished Hassan Mosque, the Oudayas Kasbah, and then have lunch in the old city of Rabat.

  • After lunch, drive through the Rif Mountains to reach the blue city of Chefchaouen.

  • Spend the evening at leisure and overnight in Chefchaouen. (BB)

3
Day 03

Volubilis, Meknes, and onward to Fes

  • Drive toward the Roman ruins of Volubilis for a guided visit.

  • Continue to Meknes, where you will visit the gate of Bab Mansour, Sehrij Essouani, the granaries, and the highlights of this authentic fortified city.

  • Then drive to Fes, where you will spend the night.

4
Day 04

Guided Tour of Fes Medina

  • Start your guided city tour of the old medina of Fes.

  • Visit all that the Fes medina offers; explore the handicrafts of Fes, the tanneries, the oldest university in the world, Al-Quaraouine, the madrasas, and the narrow crowded local markets of the old city of Fes. However, this tour is open for customization if you have any preferences.

Overnight in Fes. (BB)

5
Day 05

From Fes to the Merzouga Desert

  • Depart early in the morning from your hotel in Fes and drive to the Sahara Desert through Ifrane, Midelt, known as the city of apples, and Arfoud, the gateway to the desert.

  • Arrive at a hotel on the edge of the dunes, where you will ride your camels into the desert to reach your luxury desert camp.

Overnight in a desert camp (BB Berber music live show around the fire included).

6
Day 06

Rissani Market, Todgha Gorges, and Dades Valley

  • Start your guided tour after breakfast. A 4x4 vehicle will pick you up from your desert camp and drop you at the hotel by the dunes, where the guides will be waiting for you.

  • Continue your journey toward Rissani to visit the local market where local people purchase their daily products.

  • Drive to Todgha Gorges for a short walk inside the 300 m canyons before continuing to the Dades Valley, the country of figs.

Overnight in Dades Valley (HB).

7
Day 07

Roses Valley, Ouarzazate, and Ait Benhaddou

  • After breakfast, leave Dades Valley toward Ouarzazate via the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs and Roses Valley.

  • Reach Ouarzazate, the cinema capital of Morocco, visit the cinema studios, then continue to the Ksar Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO site and fortified village famous for movie and film production.

  • Visit the kasbah and then drive through the High Atlas Mountains to reach Marrakech.

Overnight in Marrakech (BB)

8
Day 08

Marrakech Walking Tour and Jemaa el-Fnaa

  • Experience the hustle and bustle of Marrakech on a half-day walking city tour.

  • Visit the dramatic Almohades Koutoubia Minaret and admire the 14th-century Ben Youssef Medersa.

  • Explore the colourful and aromatic souks of Marrakech, winding through the maze of narrow alleyways.

  • Finish the tour in the famous UNESCO-recognized Djemâa el Fna Square, where you can discover mysterious bazaars selling handmade rugs, spices, and souvenirs.

  • Keep a lookout for snake charmers, musicians, and fortune-tellers as you wander through the crowds.

Spend the evening at leisure and overnight in Marrakech. (BB)

9
Day 09

Departure from Marrakech

  • Today, enjoy free time to rest and get ready for your flight from Marrakech.

Hassan II Mosque, Chefchaouen blue streets, Merzouga dunes, Ksar of Aït Benhaddou

Where this trip takes you

Hassan II Mosque, Chefchaouen blue streets, Merzouga dunes, Ksar of Aït Benhaddou

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Casablanca 19 cities · 9 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle

  • Overnight in a luxury desert camp (HB)

  • 8 nights' accommodation with breakfast included

  • Camel ride

  • Qualified English-speaking Moroccan driver/guide

  • 9 days of private transport

  • 2 dinners

  • Guided tour of Fez

  • Guided tour of the Roman ruins

  • Guided tour of Marrakech

What's Not Included

  • Flights

  • Meals not specified

  • Drinks

  • Attraction entrance fees

  • Optional activities

  • Tips and personal expenses

Know before you go

  • Please note that these tours are open for further customization and can be designed the way you desire.

  • Kingdom of Morocco tour: discover the highlights of this rich country. Discover all that Morocco has to offer in a 9-day experience, enjoy the imperial cities of Rabat, Meknes, Fez, and Marrakech, walk inside the blue city of Chefchaouen, and explore the desert and the countryside of Morocco.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Casablanca, Morocco
Tour start
Casablanca, Morocco
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 days finish where they began, in Casablanca.

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