8-day Morocco tour from casablanca

Day 1 – Arrival in Casablanca & Welcome Dinner

Arrive in Casablanca, the commercial heart of Morocco. Your driver will greet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel or riad.
Depending on your arrival time, visit the impressive Hassan II Mosque, one of the world's largest, beautifully located on the Atlantic coast.
In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner with Moroccan flavors — the perfect start to your journey.

Day 2 – Casablanca to Chefchaouen via Rabat

After breakfast, depart for Rabat, Morocco's elegant capital. Discover the Royal Palace, Hassan Tower, and the serene Kasbah of the Udayas before continuing toward the Rif Mountains.
As you approach Chefchaouen, the scenery turns dramatic — rolling green hills, olive groves, and finally, the sight of the Blue City nestled beneath Mount Rif.

Wander through Chefchaouen's narrow indigo alleys, photograph its magical corners, and experience a relaxed evening at a local café overlooking the medina.

Day 3 – Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Meknes → Fes

Leave the Rif Mountains and drive south toward Volubilis, a UNESCO-listed Roman archaeological site known for its well-preserved mosaics and ancient ruins. Continue to Meknes, one of Morocco's Imperial Cities, where you'll see the grand Bab Mansour Gate and lively local market.

By evening, arrive in Fes, the spiritual capital of Morocco, and settle into your riad inside the medina.

Day 4 – Exploring Fes: Culture & Heritage

Spend the day exploring Fes el-Bali, the world's largest car-free urban zone — a labyrinth of narrow streets, madrasas, tanneries, and artisan workshops. With a licensed local guide, visit the Bou Inania Madrasa, Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque and University, and the colorful Chouara Tannery.

Enjoy an authentic Moroccan lunch in the medina and perhaps shop for handmade ceramics or leather goods.

Day 5 – Fes → Midelt → Ziz Valley → Merzouga (Sahara Desert)

Today the scenery transforms dramatically as you cross the Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop at Ifrane, often called "the Switzerland of Morocco," and at Azrou's cedar forest, home to Barbary macaques. Continue through Midelt and the lush Ziz Valley oasis, with date palms and kasbahs lining the road.

By late afternoon, arrive in Merzouga, at the edge of the majestic Erg Chebbi dunes. A camel caravan awaits to take you across the sand to your desert camp, where you'll enjoy a Berber dinner, live music, and a sky full of stars.

Day 6 – Sahara Sunrise & Journey to Dades Valley

Rise early to watch the sunrise over the dunes, an unforgettable highlight. After breakfast, depart for Rissani, the desert's historic trade town, then travel through Todra Gorge, where towering cliffs create Morocco's most dramatic canyon.

Continue toward the scenic Dades Valley, known as the "Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs." Check into your charming guesthouse surrounded by red-rock cliffs.

Day 7 – Dades Valley → Ouarzazate → Aït Ben Haddou → Marrakech

After breakfast, journey toward Ouarzazate, the "Hollywood of Africa," where many famous movies were filmed. Visit the legendary Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Morocco's most iconic landmarks.

Cross the breathtaking Tizi n'Tichka Pass through the High Atlas Mountains to reach Marrakech by evening.

Day 8 – Marrakech or Casablanca – Departure

Depending on your flight time, enjoy a relaxed breakfast and free time for last-minute shopping or a short Marrakech tour. Then, transfer to the airport in Casablanca or Marrakech for your departure flight.

Your journey ends — but Morocco's colors, flavors, and hospitality will stay with you forever.