Morocco · Desert Adventure

10-Day Morocco Highlights Tour from Casablanca with Merzouga Desert

10 Days Round trip from 9C97+XPJ Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the Hassan II Mosque, the greatest mosque in Morocco
  • 02 Learn about the rich cultural history of Tangier
  • 03 Witness the Roman ruins in the ancient city of Morocco, Volubilis
  • 04 Stroll through the Old Medina to see the traditional souks and food
  • 05 Experience the beauty of Ifrane, called the Switzerland of Morocco
  • 06 Enjoy Gnawa music, a traditional Sahara music in the Merzouga Desert
  • 07 Marvel at the beauty of the famous Dades Valley and Todhga Gorge

Sign up for a heritage tour to Morocco and visit famous sites from Casablanca to Merzouga. Offer your prayers at the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca and the Sidi Bou Abib Mosque in Tangier, admire the beauty of Ifrane, the Switzerland of Morocco, and see the fantastic blue buildings in Chefchaouen, also called the Blue City. Pass through the Dades Valley and listen to Gnawa traditional music in Merzouga.

Offer your prayers at the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca and the Sidi Bou Abib Mosque in Tangier, admire the beauty of Ifrane, the Switzerland of Morocco, and see the fantastic blue buildings in Chefchaouen, also called the Blue City.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Casablanca, Fez, Marrakech, Meknes, Midelt, Rabat, Ouarzazate, Tangier, Chefchaouen, Merzouga, Todgha Gorge, Aït Benhaddou, Azrou, Ifrane, Dadès Gorges, Volubilis
Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Casablanca, Rabat and Tangier

  • Meet our representative, who will pick you up from your accommodation or the airport in Casablanca to start the first day of our tour.
  • Visit the Hassan II Mosque, which attracts visitors as the greatest mosque in Morocco, distinguished by its design and fantastic gates.
  • Head to the Central Market, the Royal Palace, and the Habous district before proceeding with our drive towards Rabat.
  • Discover the capital city of Morocco, Rabat. Start with Bab Challah, where you will enjoy a walk in the natural garden in the center.
  • Move to Oudayas Kasbah and the Andalusian Gardens around it. We will also try to save some time to visit Mohamed V Mausoleum, where the former Moroccan king rests with his sons, in addition to Hassan Tower.
  • End the day in Tangier, where we will have dinner and spend the night.
2
Day 02

Tangier Sightseeing and Drive to Chefchaouen

  • Explore Tangier and enjoy its fantastic sites and monuments. It is located at the western entrance of Gibraltar. You will also learn about its rich history thanks to the presence of many civilizations and cultures in the past. You will notice that in the lifestyle of the locals and the design of its architecture.
  • See incredible sites such as Sidi Bou Abib Mosque, the Grand Mosque, Carmen-Macein Museum, and many other places and sites.
  • Drive toward Chefchaouen to spend the night in a hotel.
3
Day 03

Volubilis, Meknes and Arrival in Fez

  • Have breakfast and drive towards the ancient city of Volubilis in Morocco. It is a Roman city where you will be fascinated by the Roman ruins and have a great opportunity to take amazing photos.
  • Drive to Meknes, the ancient capital of Morocco. In Meknes, you will visit the Old Medina to see the traditional souks with various shops and traditional food, and you will explore El-Hdim Square along with Bab El-Mansour Gate.
  • End the third day in Fez.

Spend the night in a hotel/riad.

4
Day 04

Discover the Highlights of Fez

  • Start your experience of discovering Fez by visiting the Old Medina and be amazed by the architecture, the mix of modernity and authenticity.
  • Visit the Tanneries, where the leather is collected, coloured, and cleaned before being sent to traditional handicraft shops to make furniture, traditional accessories, and clothes.
  • Head to the Royal Palace to see its excellent design, huge gate, and unique details. Also, see the Jewish quarter that surrounds it.
  • See the oldest and first university, Al Quaraouine University, along with the Al Quaraouine Mosque. That is why this city is named the spiritual and scientific city of Morocco.
5
Day 05

Ifrane, Azrou and Cedar Forest to Merzouga

  • Have breakfast and head to "The Switzerland of Morocco," Ifrane, as it becomes a ski resort in winter, covered with snow and pleasantly cold. It is also a city many Moroccans and tourists visit for its clean air and calmness. The same goes for Azrou, which is located beside it.
  • Witness the largest cedar forest in Morocco, have fun with playful monkeys, and go for a walk among the calm and incredible trees before driving to Midelt for a lunch break.
  • Proceed to Merzouga, where we will spend the night.
6
Day 06

Merzouga Desert and Gnawa Music

  • Walk through the streets of Merzouga and take memorable photos. You will also have a great time in the Merzouga Desert, one of the best places for photoshoots. Then we will gather for a musical break in the middle of the desert to enjoy Gnawa music, a traditional Sahara musical style.
  • Go back to the hotel to spend the night.
7
Day 07

Sunrise, Camel Trekking and Dades Valley

  • Wake up early to enjoy the sunrise and have breakfast before heading to Todhga Gorge, where you will get a very special chance to experience camel trekking.
  • Go for a tour in the golden dunes and experience sandboarding.
  • Head to Dades Valley to have dinner and spend the night.
8
Day 08

Dades Valley Kasbahs, Ouarzazate and Aït Benhaddou

  • Explore the kasbahs built in the Dades Valley. Because of the thousand kasbahs, it is also known as "The Land of Thousand Kasbahs." You will also get to see the huge valley that provides the inhabitants with water.
  • Drive to Ouarzazate, where you will have the chance to see large kasbahs as well as Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, which was the setting for many movie scenes, such as Mission Impossible and Game of Thrones. This city is considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
  • Drive to Marrakech.
9
Day 09

Marrakech Highlights and Return to Casablanca

  • Explore Marrakech. The Red City of Morocco is one of the best destinations tourists choose for their vacations and holidays. Like them, you will have the chance to get to know Marrakech.
  • Start with Koutoubia Mosque, considered one of the biggest in Morocco and a very beautiful historical monument.
  • Visit Jamaa Lafna Square, where you will meet local people and see traditional shops, along with activities such as storytelling, music playing, snake charming, and playing with trained monkeys.
  • Drive back to Casablanca at the end of the day.
10
Day 10

Airport Transfer and Departure

  • Drop off at your preferred location.
Merzouga dunes, Dades Valley kasbahs, Ksar of Aït Benhaddou

Where this trip takes you

Merzouga dunes, Dades Valley kasbahs, Ksar of Aït Benhaddou

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from 9C97+XPJ 16 cities · 10 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick-up and drop-off
  • Private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • English-speaking professional driver
  • Accommodation
  • Breakfasts and dinners
  • Mineral water in the car

What's Not Included

  • Lunch

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Casablanca, Maroc
Tour start
9C97+XPJ, Rte de Nouasseur, Casablanca, Morocco
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 days finish where they began, in 9C97+XPJ.

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