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From Casablanca · Marrakech
8 Days Morocco Tour From Marrakech
Eight days from Casablanca through the imperial cities and the Sahara, with a licensed guide the whole way.
Duration
8 days · 7 nights
Tour style
Private tour
Departs
Casablanca
Ends
Marrakech
About this tour
Your 8-day itinerary
Day 1 · Casablanca to Rabat
Visit the Hassan II Mosque and the seaside Corniche, then drive to the capital Rabat for the night.
Day 2 · Rabat & Chefchaouen
See the unfinished Hassan Tower, then drive to Chefchaouen to explore its famous blue streets before an overnight stay.
Day 3 · Volubilis, Meknes & on to Fes
Explore the Roman ruins of Volubilis, lunch in imperial Meknes by Bab el-Mansour, then drive to Fes for a night in a local riad.
Day 4 · A full day in Fes
With a local guide: the Royal Palace gate, the tanneries, Al Qaraouine University, the Attarine Museum and the old Jewish quarter.
Day 5 · Fes to Merzouga
Via Ifrane and the cedar forest near Azrou to meet the Barbary apes, through the Ziz Valley and past Erfoud to arrive in Merzouga in the evening.
Day 6 · A day & night in the Sahara
Visit nomadic families and Gnaoua music in Khamlia, then ride the camels into the dunes to watch sunset and sleep under the stars at camp.
Day 7 · Rissani, the Todra Gorge & Dades
Sunrise over the dunes, back through Rissani, then on to the Todgha Gorge and the Dades Valley for the night.
Day 8 · The kasbahs to Marrakech
Through the Valley of the Roses and Skoura to Ouarzazate, lunch at Ait Ben Haddou, then across the High Atlas to Marrakech.
Price
On request
Prices are per group, not per person.
A deposit confirms your dates — the exact amount comes with your quote. Free, no obligation.
Duration: 8 days · 7 nights
Group: Private tour
Departs: from Casablanca
Ends: in Marrakech
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Help & answers
Common questions
When is the best time to take this desert tour?
Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are the sweet spot, with mild days and cool, clear nights over the dunes.
Is the camel ride included?
Yes, the sunset ride into camp and the morning ride out are both part of the package.
What kind of accommodation is included?
Comfortable desert camps and good-value guesthouses along the route, so you can pick the level of comfort that suits you.
Is it safe to travel in the Moroccan desert?
Yes. The road to Merzouga is well served and safe; your licensed guide stays with you throughout.
Can we adjust the itinerary?
Completely; the route above is a starting point we shape around your dates, pace and interests.
What should I pack for the desert night?
Light layers for the day, a warm layer for the evening, comfortable shoes for the dunes, sunscreen, and a small overnight bag — larger luggage can stay in the vehicle.
Can we choose the desert camp?
Yes. Pick the authentic Berber camp with tents on the sand, or a comfort camp with real beds and private bathrooms — both are a short walk from the Erg Chebbi dunes.
Do I need to be fit for this tour?
No. The walks are short and easy, and the camel ride is about an hour each way. Tell us about any mobility, dietary or medical needs in writing before booking and we will plan around them.
Is this tour private or in a group?
Private. Only your own party travels in the vehicle with your licensed guide — no fixed departures and no joining other travellers.
Why Routes of Morocco
Why book with us
A licensed operator with our own guides and drivers — and a team that answers in the language you write in.
Licensed operator
A registered Moroccan tour operator. You book direct with the people who run the trip, not through a reseller.
Our own guides & drivers
Licensed local guides and our own air-conditioned vehicles, with drivers who work for us year-round — never subcontracted on the day.
Five languages
Arabic, French, English, Spanish and German — the same team you travel with is the one answering your emails before you book.
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