8D Morocco Luxury Private Tour From Casablanca By Imperial Cities

Embark on an 8-day luxury desert tour from Casablanca and experience the best of Morocco. Explore the Blue City, Fes, Marrakech, and more, while immersing yourself in culture and adventure.

Duration: 8 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

We meet you at a starting point in Casablanca ⇨ Rabat ⇨ Chefchaouen

Casablanca - Driver/Guide will pick you up from any point in Casablanca, Hotel, Riad, Port, Apartment, whatever just leave us your pick-up location and we’ll pick you up, greet you, and start your 8-day tour,

Rabat - Head north to the blue-hued streets of Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains, stopping along the way in the present-day capital city of Rabat. Explore the medieval fortification of the Chellah Necropolis and wander its Roman and Islamic ruins. Visit the Bab Oudaia gate and the Kasbah des Oudaias. Next, visit the Hassan Tower, a minaret of the incomplete mosque, and the Mausoleum of Mohamed V.

Chefchaouen Medina - Continue Carry on the north to Chefchaouen. Wander the steep, cobbled streets and enjoy the picturesque blue-hued buildings. Relax in Plaza Uta el-Hammam with a mint tea before browsing colorful wares in the many shops. Visit the nearby kasbah (fort or fortification) and explore the 15th-century fortress and dungeon. As the day draws to a close, make your way uphill to the abandoned white Spanish Mosque to enjoy one last view of Chefchaouen as the sun sets behind the mountains.

Chefchaouen⇨ Volubilis ⇨ Meknes ⇨ Fes

Volubilis - We leave Chefchaouen and cross the Rif mountains to arrive at the ancient Roman town — Unisco Word Heritage Site- we will discover its mosaic floors, basilica, temple and triumphal arch. We then head to the Holy town of Moulay Driss (a pilgrimage for Moroccans )

Meknes Medina - After Lunch in the town, we continue our journey to Meknes where you will explore: The huge gate of Mansour, the Granary, The Swani basin, the old medina with its souks, and Landim Square where you will relax in one of its cafes. In the late afternoon, We set off for Fes. Overnight in a traditional riad in the Medina

Fes Sightseeing

Fes el-Bali - Meet your driver and head south toward Fes. On arrival, your private guide will lead you through the twisting maze of cobbled streets as you pass markets, shops, mosques, and more. You’ll explore the souks, learn about medieval Marinid architecture, and visit historical monuments as you absorb Fes’ old-fashioned charm. Pass through the Blue Gate (Bab Boujloud), a Moorish gate with three arches, and the old town’s main entrance, walking into the bustling souks. Here, you’ll find unusual, hand-crafted goods such as bright rugs, jewelry, leather goods, and of course, huge towers of spices.

Chouara Tannery - Make a visit to Chouara Tannery, with its large assortment of leather dyes and centuries-old techniques, then head to the ninth-century Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque and University, the world’s oldest continuously operating university. You’ll also stop at either Bou Inania Madrasa or Al Attarine Madrasa, two 14th-century schools featuring beautiful Marinid and Moroccan architecture. Visit the Jewish district of Mellah and the Royal Palace of Fes, or check out a museum, like the Borj Nord, with its collection of weapons and armor from several eras and incredible rooftop views.

Fes - Stop in at a local restaurant to sample some Moroccan cuisine before returning to your riad for the night, or if you’d like to go the extra mile and truly immerse yourself in the local gastronomy, join a local family for dinner in the medina. This is an incredibly unique opportunity and one that not many visitors get to experience. You’ll learn the history of various cuisines, recipes, and ingredients from the direct source as you chat and mingle with a joyful Moroccan family. This is an excellent way to understand Moroccan culture, and the family’s hospitality and generosity will, without a doubt, touch you.

Fes ⇨ Ifran ⇨ Cedar Forest ⇨ Midelt ⇨ Ziz Valley ⇨ Sahara Desert

Ifrane National Park - This morning, your driver will take you to your next stop, Merzouga. Along the way, you’ll travel through the scenic High Atlas mountains, passing the picturesque alpine villages that have earned this area the nickname “Little Switzerland”.
When you get back on the road, you’ll climb to an elevation of 7,146 feet (2,178 m) over the Col du Zad Pass to be greeted by stunning views and dense cedar forests—truly another side to Morocco! you will enjoy watching out for families of Barbary macaque monkeys, which can be spotted socializing in the trees.
Have lunch in Midelt and continue over the Tizi-n-Talremt Pass and into the Ziz Valley, known for its hidden oases and clusters of palm trees. Keep an eye out for the ksars along the way, communal fortifications built by merchants in earlier times to protect their goods.

Erfoud - Next stop is Erfoud, a bustling market town famous for its annual Date Festival, fossil mining, and artisan factories. Your driver will take you to visit an artisan collective to see how the fossil-rich rock is transformed into beautiful tables, plates, and bowls. Continuing on your drive, you’ll soon see the sand waves of Erg Chebbi in the distance. The Erg Chebbi is an extensive set of dunes with peaks rising over 650 feet (200 m).

Erg Chebbi - Next up is a highlight of the day—your driver can take a break because you’ll reach your accommodation in Merzouga via camel. You will love the sensation of gliding over the sands on these “ships of the desert.” Arrive at your luxury camp just in time to watch the sunset from the nearest dune. Head back down for dinner by the campfire, and an enchanting evening under the stars listening to traditional Berber music played by locals before retiring to your tents.

Merzouga ⇨ Rissani ⇨ Todra Gorges ⇨ Dades Valley

Merzouga Desert - Get up early this morning to watch a spectacular desert sunrise. After breakfast, your driver will take you to your next stop, the relaxing palm grove of Dades. You’ll have several breaks along the way, the first being the town of Rissani. Enjoy exploring its busy market and observing its famous livestock auction. Pop into Maison Tuareg, for a chance to see traditional arts and crafts, including carpets, jewelry, and leather goods.

You’ll continue to Tinghir, with its panoramic views and fascinating Jewish quarter, and then to the striking Todra Gorge with its 984-foot (300 m) high red-stained limestone cliffs. Take an easy walk or paddle in the cool water before you hit the road again and pass through the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs (historic defense fortresses). You’ll pass through several small towns around here; be on the lookout for nomads tending to their animals, and traditional farms.

Dades Gorges - Continue to Dades Valley where you will see the fascinating
rock formations known locally as “monkies fingers” and beautiful mud Kasbahs. Overnight in a hotel overlooking the valley.

Dades Valley ⇨ Rose Town ⇨ Ouarzazate ⇨ Ait Benhaddou ⇨ Marrakech

Ouarzazate - You will be heading to exciting Marrakesh today. Start early for plenty of time to explore. Head back through the Dadès Valley—stop off at the Rose Collective if you missed it last time. Next, take a break in Ouarzazate. This picturesque town is the center of Morocco’s film industry and has featured in many famous productions—think “Black Hawk Down,” “Prometheus,” or “Game of Thrones.” You might enjoy touring the movie studio there or visiting the Musée du Cinema.

Ait Ben Haddou - Just out of town, you’ll discover the Taourirt Kasbah, an impressive fortified citadel in a spectacular alpine setting. Drive onward, and explore the alleys and passageways of the UNESCO-listed medieval kasbah of Aït Benhaddou. Next, you’ll head over to the Tizi n’Tichka Pass—enjoy the sweeping vistas over the peaks. Make a stop in the town of Taddert and visit an argan oil cooperative. See firsthand how the precious oil is extracted from the argan nut for use in the health, food, and cosmetic industries. ure photos.

Marrakech - As you descend, you’ll enter the tranquility of the plains. Enjoy the last leg of this scenic drive and prepare yourselves for the vibrant bustle of Marrakesh. When you arrive, settle into your accommodation and head out to Jemaa el-Fna, the city’s main square. Alive with musicians, performers, games, and snake charmers, it’s the perfect contrast to the alpine and desert villages of the last few days. Visit one of the many food stalls and then head back to your accommodation for the night.

Exploring Marrakesh

Medina of Marrakesh - After breakfast, meet your local private guide who will lead you through the old city of Marrakech. Along the way, your knowledgeable and energetic guide will regale you with the history and stories of the Medina, the Souk, and the Mellah neighborhoods of the Red City.

Jardin Majorelle - In the afternoon you’ll continue your private tour, exploring places like the Bahia and El Badii Palaces, and the Saadian Tombs. You’ll also see the Majorelle Gardens, an iconic garden retreat built over forty years ago by French painter Jacques Majorelle and later inhabited by famed designer Yves Saint Laurent.

Jemaa el-Fnaa - As the evening progresses, Jemaa el-Fna comes alive with musicians and storytellers, acrobats and dancers, and even snake charmers. Wander the many rows of food stalls serving anything from full meals to fruit drinks, dried dates, and small snacks. Grab a bite, or for a more relaxed experience, look for one of the many cafes that sit above the square to enjoy a meal while you watch the show below.

Back Home ⇨ Transfer to Airport of Marrakech or Casablanca

Airport <-> Hotel Transfers - Casablanca - Depending on the time of your departure flight, complete any last-minute gift and souvenir shopping or visit the Marrakech Museum. Housed in the 19th-century Moorish Dar Mnebbi Palace the museum offers a collection of modern and traditional art, including artifacts of Moroccan culture.

Your driver will ensure that you arrive at the airport with plenty of time before your flight. Have a safe and comfortable journey home or to your next destination

NOTE: If you’re interested in more or less days It’s possible to modify this Tour and customize to fit your time schedule

What's Included
  • Desert adventure with Camel Ride and Luxury Night Camp (private tent with toilet & shower)
  • Fresh bottled mineral water on board while touring
  • Dinner
  • Airport arrival and departure or hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle, throughout the tour & fuel
  • Breakfast
  • Fully licensed local guide in Marrakech and Fes Medina
  • On-board restrooms
  • Parking fees
  • Accommodation 7 nights at the hotels or traditional Riads
  • Driver/Guide
What's Not Included
  • Not listed meals on itinerary and all drinks
  • Tip to driver, local guides, hotel and restaurant staff
  • Personal Expenses
  • Entrance fees for monuments.
Additional Information

Experience an ideal blend of culture, history, and adventure in just over a week with this 8-day tour. Stroll through the enchanting blue streets of Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains, uncover the well-preserved Roman ruins of Volubilis, and delve into the souks, tanneries, and artisan workshops in medieval Fes. Journey through the High Atlas mountains and deserts, ride camels in the Sahara, and explore ancient fortified kasbahs and hidden oases before crossing the High Atlas mountains into the vibrant city of Marrakesh, concluding in the commercial hub of Casablanca.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Roam40554264497
Jun 30, 2024
Unforgettable Morocco adventure!!! - We have never been to Morocco before and didn’t really know what to expect when we booked this 8 day tour. In the end, it was one of the best decisions we could have made! Our driver Said was incredible and made the trip super smooth and fun. Even though you spend quite a chunk of time in the car, because of the beautiful scenery and good driving, it didn’t feel tiring at all and was super enjoyable. Said made sure we were comfortable and enjoying our trip to the fullest the entire time! At one point my partner needed some medicine and Said found us a doctor and acted as a translator to make sure we got everything we needed, and we really appreciate it to this day. We loved every Riad and hotel that we stayed at, with the Oasis Desert Camp and Bahhammou Riad definitely being the highlights! We also customised our trip to include a wine tour in Volubilia, which was a great stop between Chafcheoun and Fes. The guides that we got in Fes and Marrakech were knowledgable and just very kind people. We finished the trip in Essaouira and we loved the tour very much, and were quite sad to part with Said in the end. We would definitely recommend this to everyone planning to explore Morocco!
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Keerthanakuhan
Jun 25, 2024
Great trip - itinerary with something for everyone - We were a group of 10 consisting of 3 families and were satisfied with the itinerary overall. The choices of hotels and riads for our itinerary (all 3.5-4 stars) were awesome and we are most thankful for Said and Tarik. Their hospitality, kindness and warmth was everything we needed to help us navigate Morocco. No task was too big or too small - they were extremely accommodating of our group size and ages and prioritised our safety at every opportunity. More than anything, they were generous with sharing the Moroccan experience and Moroccan life with us. I would not hesitate booking a trip with DesertTrips and will be recommending them to anyone we know!
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Toorakp
Jun 25, 2024
Service above and beyond. - We were met at Tangier Airport by guide Taariq and driver Syed on a 7 night, 8 day trip through Morocco. Our flight was delayed but they patiently waited, took us to look for dinner after midnight and it was a very pleasant and memorable dinner, giving us an excellent first impression of Morocco and its people and culture. We hadn’t realised that we had chosen our trip at the Feast holiday however Taariq and Syed made all arrangements seamlessly. These young men went above and beyond in every way to keep us happy,to fulfill all our requests and they worked long hours. Syed despite young in age was a safe driver and we were never stopped by the Police for any reason. We will carry happy memories of this trip. Hassan and Mustafa were also great guides, very knowledgeable and friendly and patient.. My family and I would greatly recommend Desserttrip anytime. Kudos to this tour company.
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D4102xwpeggyh
May 13, 2024
Best Tour Ever This 8 Day Was Unique with This Perfect Team - Just got back from 8 day tour with our guide/driver Mr Saiid and count yourself very lucky if you get him. He is very knowledgeable, funny and entertaining. He always was available to us. We had a reliable, nice and clean véhicule. Our accommodations were first class in some of the most beautiful Riads you could imagine. and probably would have never thought to stay in anything but a hotel if it hadn’t been for them. All of the riads were unique in their design and experience, and we started everyday with a generous and delicious breakfast the food provided was universally excellent. and were well situated in a location that was close to the markets and that felt safe. It was a stress free trip as everything was planned out from our hotels, sighting seeing and half the meals, It was the most fun and adventurous 8 day. There are so many special moments we will remember forever: local cuisine at local restaurants; the camel and ATV rides through the desert during sunset; staying in the desert camp; and having a tour of Chefchaouen; too many to write. The guides we had in some of the cities were nice and knowledgeable. One word for this tour is ‘’perfect’’ We have traveled a lot around the world but this trip was unique in its own way. From our initial contact with Med to meeting our Guide/Driver Saiid we knew we were going to have a great time. Saiid made all the difference, He made this trip an amazing experience. He met us at the airport and instantly made sure we were comfortable on our way to the hotel. While driving across the country, from the cities to the desert to the mountains to the ocean! we saw many towns, and rural areas and watched Berber living throughout the Atlas Mountains, with stops whenever we wanted to take amazing landscape pictures. We knew this would be an amazing trip, but we could never have imagined the extraordinary experience that DesertTrips and Saiid would create for us. Already planning our next trip back to Morocco to see even more of this beautiful country and will definitely be using DesertTrips company to arrange everything again. Morocco is an outstanding place to visit and I highly recommend taking a tour with this team! Thank you!
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Raheelr_12
Apr 22, 2024
An amazing immersive Imperial cities experience! - We absolutely recommend Desert Trips! They organized an eight-day private imperial cities tour for our family of four (husband, wife, 12-year-old, and 13-year-old) at short notice. All arrangements, bookings, itineraries, and coordination with destination teams were top-notch without any issues whatsoever. This allowed us to focus on exploring the beautiful country, learning and appreciating the history, and enjoying the fantastic food. Said, our driver was exceptional! He was knowledgeable, utterly flexible in accommodating what we wanted to do, and focused on our needs. Give these guys a try! They went above and beyond, from picking us up at the airport to dropping us back!
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Mrinalika
Apr 19, 2024
Road-tripping across Morocco! - Based on some very positive reviews on TripAdvisor we booked our 8d/7N tour of Morocco with desertTrips. The whole process was very professional, quick and easy to book. They arranged for all our overland transport, hotels, guided city tours and activities. The itinerary was well made, hotel choices were good and in great location, The 4wheel drive was always clean & in perfect condition, our driver/ guide Mr. Said was always on time to meet us with his friendly smile. Thank you so much Med and Said, We had the absolute best time and can't wait to be back again. Everything you arranged for us was perfect and we loved it. It was so wonderful to have everything organised for us. We will definitely recommend you to our friends.
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Ramonkrop
Mar 22, 2024
Marrocos is amazing - The tour in Morocco is very complete: you will know North and South, rich cultures and special natural landscapes and views. For me, the special part was going to the desert. The cabin is really comfortable and has everything that you need and the people there are amazing. Your trip is safer with a local driver, that know many things about the people and places. The traffic could be a little dangerous, but I think that is cultural. More one reason for need a local driver. As a tip: don’t feed the animals and enjoy your trip :)
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403coltonw
Mar 5, 2024
I WILL TRAVEL WITH THEM AGAIN SOON! - My girlfriend and I chose the road to Morocco for 8 days and had the most amazing time. Deserttrips took care of everything for us and allowed us a stress free trip. We were provided with an excellent travel program and the best driver in the world :) It was an amazing experience sightseeing and also getting to try the local food in each place. I strongly recommend booking through deserttrips and can’t thank them enough for a lovely time traveling in Morocco!
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942cassiac
Feb 2, 2024
Fantastic Trip blew away my expectations at every level! The experience was 5 stars! - I honestly cannot recommend it enough! My friends and I chose DesertTrips Company for our first small trip to Morocco together. They were super easy to plan with, and we are super happy we trusted them to book the transportation, guides, and hotels/riads as everything seemed to work out perfectly - all of the hotels were ideal and close to the center of each city. The activities included were great and the value received was well worth the price. Seen some amazing places like Chefchaouen, Fes, Merzouga Desert, and Marrakech with great activities included and most importantly met amazing people. Our guide/driver Saiid was fantastic and became part of our friends. He offered advice on extra activities, and food.....etc. He made everyone welcome and accommodated everyone. The best way to travel or see Morocco, DesertTrips! We were so grateful we chose this team. Would highly recommend booking with them and would definitely consider booking again in the future, especially if they promise to give us Saiid as our guide!
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87kaitlyns
Jan 14, 2024
We have a great time doing the Morocco 8 day Private tour. Just wish I had gone for longer!! - First time traveling in Morocco, and this won't be my last. this company's private tour was extremely amazing but what made it more wonderful was our driver/guide, Hassan. He was extremely informative, helpful, and always there for us when we needed him. He's an absolute credit to the "DesertTrips". I honestly couldn’t have booked the trip myself figuring out the hotels & Riads. etc, I was so glad to leave that to the professionals, and my mother and I had the best trip ever with the best memories. I made some fantastic friends on this trip while visiting some fascinating cities and we felt safe during the entire trip, we took an optional cooking class at Fes; it was educational and tasty. We have had the most incredible time of our life in Chefchaouen, one of the most beautiful towns in Morocco. You'll be captivated by the authentic and beautiful blue alleys. From start to finish the trip ran as smoothly as it did with a huge thanks to this wonderful group as we could rock up and enjoy knowing everything was taken care of. I will and have already recommended this company to friends and family and will certainly use it again for future bookings! Thank you so much, DesertTrips team.
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