Morocco Itinerary 9 Days from Casablanca
Nine days through Morocco — cities, desert, mountains, and everything in between.
A desert immersion, not a drive-by.
TourOn a 9 day Morocco itinerary starting from Casablanca, the beauty of Morocco discover. Through this beautiful country an unforgettable journey our carefully planned Morocco itinerary 9 days will take you on. From bustling cities to majestic deserts and charming Berber villages, a complete experience that will leave you with cherished memories you will get. Into Morocco's magic and beauty get ready to immerse yourself!
What you'll remember.
The iconic Hassan II Mosque touring and through the vibrant streets of Casablanca wandering
Historical sites such as the Hassan Tower and the Kasbah of the Udayas in Rabat visiting
The charming blue-washed streets and local markets of Chefchaouen exploring
The archaeological site of Volubilis uncovering
The UNESCO-listed Fes Medina discovering — Al-Qarawiyyin University and the tanneries included
A memorable camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes experiencing
A night at a desert camp spending and a breathtaking sunset over the dunes watching
A nomadic family in the desert visiting and about their way of life learning
The stunning Todra Gorge visiting — its towering cliffs and narrow canyons marvelled at
The ancient fortified village of Aït Ben Haddou — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — exploring
Through the majestic High Atlas Mountains driving and panoramic views enjoying
Your full itinerary, hour by hour.
Fully customisable. If you'd like to stay longer somewhere, add an activity, or shift the pace — just tell us.
Casablanca — Arrival and City Tour
With your arrival in Casablanca your 9-day Moroccan adventure begins — by our team warmly greeted you will be. With a city tour starting, the iconic Hassan II Mosque visiting — an architectural masterpiece that as one of the largest mosques in the world stands. The bustling streets of Casablanca exploring, the vibrant atmosphere soaking in, and a taste of local cuisine enjoying. In the evening, into your comfortable accommodation settling and for the days ahead preparing.
Casablanca → Rabat → Chefchaouen
To Rabat — the capital city of Morocco — on day two travelling. The historical sites and architectural wonders exploring, including the magnificent Hassan Tower and the charming Kasbah of the Udayas. After that, to Chefchaouen our journey continuing — known as the Blue City for its picturesque blue-painted streets and buildings. Into the unique ambiance of this enchanting town immersing yourself and the warm hospitality of the locals enjoying.
Full Day to Explore Chefchaouen
Today a whole day to freely explore Chefchaouen you have — a city famous for its blue-painted streets. The unique and picturesque appearance of the blue-washed buildings a captivating atmosphere creates. Through the narrow streets and alleys of the old town wandering, the lively markets visiting, or at one of the many cafes or restaurants offering delicious Moroccan food simply relaxing. Unforgettable your day in Chefchaouen promises to be — stunning scenery, cultural immersion, and mouthwatering cuisine. Your camera not forgetting to capture the beautiful sights that await!
Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Meknes → Fes
After breakfast at your riad, with a lovely drive through the charming Rif villages your day kicking off. The first destination Volubilis — an ancient Roman city. The remains of this historic city exploring and about its fascinating past learning. For their well-preserved mosaics and impressive public buildings constructed around the 3rd century the ruins of Volubilis are known. Among the ruins walking will transport you back in time. To Meknes — a city that as the capital of Morocco in the 17th century served — then making your way. After a satisfying lunch in Meknes, into the city's medina venturing. Inside, the famous Bab el Mansour gate — one of the most remarkable gates in all of Morocco — you will find. The Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail also visiting. To Fes then proceeding, where in a beautiful riad the night you will spend.
Guided Tour of Fes
Today with a friendly local guide a thrilling full-day tour to explore the vibrant city of Fes you will have. By visiting the magnificent golden gate of the Royal Palace beginning. Then into the narrow streets of the old part of the city — the Medina — walking. By UNESCO as a World Heritage Site the Medina is acknowledged. While exploring, notable landmarks such as Al-Qarawiyyin University, the Al-Attarine Madrasa, the Nejjarine Fountain, and the Chouara Tanneries visiting. To the Jewish quarter — the Mellah — then making your way. Finally, to an ancient fortress ascending and a breathtaking panoramic view of the Medina and the entire city of Fes relishing.
Fes → Ifrane → Middle Atlas → Ziz Valley → Merzouga
After a tasty breakfast at your riad in Fes, for an amazing desert adventure getting ready. South towards the magical Merzouga desert travelling. Along the way, a quick break in the beautiful city of Ifrane making — scenic views to take in there are. Through the Middle Atlas Mountains continuing and by the road in a cedar forest stopping. Barbary apes in their natural habitat here seeing. At a restaurant a satisfying lunch stopping for before to the Ziz Valley heading — famous for its lush palm tree oasis. In the afternoon, at the desert arriving and an authentic camel ride across the mesmerizing sand dunes of Erg Chebbi starting. A stunning sunset from a high dune pausing to enjoy. The luxury desert camp then reaching. To your private tent shown, a delicious dinner served, around a bonfire under a starry sky gathering while the staff drums and sings Berber music. The drums yourself learning to play too.
Full Day to Explore the Merzouga Desert
To catch the stunning sunrise over the dunes of Erg Chebbi today waking up early recommended. After a tasty breakfast, whether to ride a camel or join a 4x4 vehicle to Merzouga deciding. The day of adventure in the Merzouga desert starting. The first destination the small town of Khamlia — where Gnawa music from locals originally from South Africa listening to. Then an off-road drive to Mefis — an abandoned village with Galena mines taking. After that, a nomadic family living near the Erg Chebbi Dunes visiting — tea in their traditional tent enjoying and about their unique way of life learning. After a tasty lunch, to your beautiful riad driving — relaxing and swimming in the pool. In the late afternoon, on a quad biking or buggy driving adventure to watch the sunset choosing, or to the dunes walking. A delicious dinner later and the night in your cozy riad spending.
Merzouga → Rissani → Todra Gorge → Dades Gorge
After a breakfast at your riad, toward the beautiful Dades Gorge heading. The traditional market in Rissani visiting if today a market day is — Sunday, Tuesday, or Thursday. Through the captivating Todra Gorge a leisurely walk taking, the beautiful views of the Todra River marvelling at. Toward Dades Gorge continuing — the incredible rock formations resembling monkey fingers amazing you. A scenic drive through the Dades Valley taking, the panoramic beauty of the gorges soaking in before to your hotel for the night arriving.
Dades Gorge → Aït Ben Haddou → High Atlas → Marrakech
On the last day of your 9 day Morocco itinerary, toward the city of Ouarzazate driving — famous for being the Hollywood of Africa and the Gateway to the Desert. Atlas Studios — the biggest film studio in Morocco — to visit the option having. Famous movie sets exploring and about how movies are made learning. To Aït Ben Haddou then continuing — the famous Kasbah a UNESCO World Heritage Site that in many movies including Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia appeared. This historic site exploring, its detailed architecture appreciating, and the beautiful decorations admiring. After a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, over the High Atlas Mountains the journey continuing. Stopping from time to time to the magnificent views of the landscape taking in. In the late afternoon in Marrakech arriving — the end of your 9 days in Morocco itinerary from Casablanca signalling.
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What's included
- Pick up from the airport or your hotel in Casablanca
- Private air-conditioned 4x4, van, or minibus based on group size
- English-speaking driver-guide throughout
- A local guide provided for the full-day Fes exploration
- 8 nights accommodation with breakfast included
- Dinner at the desert camp, riad in Merzouga, and hotel in Dades Gorge
- Camel trekking experience
- Sandboarding
Not included
- Lunches
- Dinner in Casablanca, Chefchaouen, and Fes
- Beverages
- Entrance fees when needed
- Tips (optional)
What it actually looks like.
Where this journey takes you.
Why travellers choose this one.
Completely tailored to your interests
With a private 9 day Morocco itinerary the freedom to tailor the trip to your specific interests, preferences, and pace you have. The destinations, activities, and accommodations customised to suit your needs working closely with us.
Immersive local culture encounters
More intimate and immersive interactions with the local culture a private itinerary allows for. Meaningful conversations with knowledgeable guides engaging in, off-the-beaten-path attractions exploring, and hidden gems discovering that standard tourist routes are not part of.
Dedicated transportation throughout
Dedicated transportation throughout
A local guide dedicated to Fes
One of the most complex cities in the world the Fes Medina is. A specialist local guide for the full day joining the tour — what actually matters seeing, not just what is on the tourist map.
Three accommodation tiers at every stop
Standard, premium, or luxury — at each overnight stop the level of comfort you choose. Mixing tiers across the nine nights completely fine and often recommended it is.
Flexible on activities
Quad biking or buggy driving in the Erg Chebbi Dunes, a cooking class in Fes, a traditional Hammam experience — all can be added on request. The tour shaped around you, not the other way around.
Three options — pick your comfort.
Mix-and-match is encouraged. Want option 2 on night one and option 3 on night two? Done.
Standard
Night 1 at Oum Palace Hotel & Spa in Casablanca. Night 2 and Night 3 at Riad Hicham in Chefchaouen. Night 4 and Night 5 at Riad Sara in Fes. Night 6 at Africa Luxury Camp in Merzouga. Night 7 at Riad Azawad in Merzouga. Night 8 at Hotel Babylon Dades in Dades Gorge.
Included in base price
Premium
Night 1 at Oum Palace Hotel & Spa in Casablanca. Night 2 and Night 3 at Dar Echchaouen in Chefchaouen. Night 4 and Night 5 at Palais Houyam in Fes. Night 6 at Caravanserai Luxury Desert Camp in Merzouga. Night 7 at Riad Serai in Merzouga. Night 8 at Dar Blues in Dades Gorge.
Small supplement applies
Luxury
Night 1 at Sofitel Casablanca Tour Blanche in Casablanca. Night 2 and Night 3 at Lina Ryad & Spa in Chefchaouen. Night 4 and Night 5 at Palais Faraj Suites & Spa in Fes. Night 6 and Night 7 both at Desert Luxury Camp in Merzouga. Night 8 at Eden Boutique Hotel in Dades Gorge.
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"An amazing 9-day Morocco itinerary we had. Well-planned the trip was and the diverse landscapes and rich culture of Morocco to explore it allowed us. From the bustling streets of Casablanca to the enchanting blue-washed streets of Chefchaouen, a unique experience every destination was. The camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes and spending a night at a desert camp the highlight of our trip was. Truly breathtaking watching the sunset over the dunes was. Comfortable the accommodations provided were and friendly and accommodating the staff was. Knowledgeable our driver and guide were and a smooth and enjoyable journey they ensured. For anyone looking for an unforgettable Morocco adventure highly recommend."
"A truly magical experience our 9-day Morocco tour was. From the moment in Casablanca we arrived, with warmth and hospitality we were greeted. Both the historical sites and the natural wonders of Morocco to explore the itinerary allowed us. By the blue-painted streets of Chefchaouen and the well-preserved ruins of Volubilis we were captivated. Informative the guided tour of Fes was and a deep understanding of the city's rich history and culture it gave us. The camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes the highlight of our trip was. Unforgettable the desert camp experience was and a delicious dinner under the starry sky we enjoyed. Comfortable the accommodations throughout the trip were and a true taste of Moroccan hospitality they provided. For their professionalism, attention to detail, and their ability to create a truly memorable itinerary highly recommend."
"All our expectations our 9 days Morocco itinerary exceeded. From the moment planning the trip we started, attentive and accommodating the team was. Well-paced the itinerary was — the highlights of Morocco to explore it allowing us while still having time to relax and the beauty of each destination to soak in. The flexibility to customise our experiences and on the places and activities that interested us most to focus the private tour provided us with. With their insights and stories about Morocco's history and culture our journey the knowledgeable guides enriched. Comfortable the accommodations were and a definite highlight the desert camp experience was. An adventure we will never forget the camel trek across the dunes was. For their professionalism, expertise, and their ability to create a personalised and unforgettable Morocco itinerary highly recommend."
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Questions, answered.
Are 9 days in Morocco enough?
Generally enough to visit the main highlights of Morocco 9 days is. Still, on your preferences and the specific places you wish to visit the duration ultimately depends.
What month should I go to Morocco?
All year round Morocco can be visited, but the best months generally April, May, September, and October are — when mild and comfortable the weather is for sightseeing and outdoor activities. However, a unique experience each season offers, so on your preferences and the specific activities you plan to do it depends.
What vehicles are used during the tour?
What vehicles are used during the tour?
How far in advance should I book?
As soon as possible the trip is recommended to be booked.
How to pay for the tour?
Simple and hassle-free our payment procedure is. A small deposit to confirm your reservation is kindly asked for. Via PayPal, bank transfer, or Wise this deposit can easily be paid. In cash on the first day of your tour directly to our driver/guide the outstanding balance is due. In euros, US dollars, or an equivalent sum in dirhams the flexibility to pay you have.
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