A private Morocco highlights circuit from Casablanca, including Chefchaouen, Fes, the Sahara and Marrakech.
Tour overview
Searching for things to do and places to visit in Morocco? You've come to the correct spot. We've set up a 9-day tour from Casablanca that will let you see Morocco in a relaxed and exciting way. You may go across Morocco from north to south all at once. On your Casablanca desert trip, you will see Chefchaouen, Morocco's blue gem; Fes; the Atlas highlands; the Ziz valley; and the Erg Chebbi Sahara desert, where you will ride camels and camp overnight. The 9-day journey from Casablanca includes hundreds of Kasbahs and Berber settlements, as well as Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou. Also, as part of our 9-day trip from Casablanca, we will spend a full day in Marrakech to see all of its sights.
This 9 days tour from Casablanca gives a broader private circuit through northern and southern Morocco. The route includes Rabat, Chefchaouen, Fes, Merzouga, Dades and Marrakech.
It works for travellers arriving through Casablanca who want a complete route without skipping either Chefchaouen or the Sahara.
Day by day
Day 1
At the Mohamed V International Airport in Casablanca, your driver/guide will meet you and take you to your hotel. Stay at a hotel for the night. If you landed in Casablanca a few days ago, we will meet you at your hotel and begin the journey.
Day 2
You will begin your trip to the Hassan II Mosque, Casablanca's biggest mosque, in the morning. You will then go to Rabat, Morocco's capital. We'll begin with the Bab Challah, Mohammed V's Mausoleum, and one of the royal palace's main entrances, and then go on to the Oudaya Kasbah. Lunch at a local establishment Then we go straight to Chefchaouen, the blue city. Of course, you'll pass through several little towns and make stops along the way. Arriving at Chefchaouen a bit early will give you time to stroll around the medina's blue alleyways, snap photographs, and enjoy the local food. Stay at a hotel for the night.
Day 3
Today in Chefchaouen You'll have the whole morning to discover the blue city. It is located in the northern Rif Mountains of Morocco. It is well-known for the magnificent blue-colored structures in its ancient town. Leather and weaving businesses fill its steep, cobblestone alleyways. The casbah is located in Outa el Hammam's shaded center area. It has red walls from the 14th century, a castle, and a keep, as well as art and anthropology exhibits. The octagonal minaret of the Great Mosque rises not far from there, and the drive to Fez continues after lunch.
Day 4
After breakfast at your riad, you will begin your tour of Morocco's oldest city, winding through its narrow alleys and alleyways. Our journey begins with a visit to the entrance to the Royal Palace, the Jewish district, and the 14th-century Mellah, Morocco's first. We will ensure that you see all cultural and historical sites, including the world's oldest, Al Qaraouine University, the tanneries, and the Moulay Idriss mausoleum. During lunch, you will be taken on a tour of the tile cooperative before enjoying a stunning panoramic view of Fes' Medina. We stayed at the same riad that night.
Day 5
The next morning, you will travel from Fes to Merzouga through Midelt and the Ziz Valley. You'll go to Ifrane today, a lovely Alpine village renowned as Morocco's Switzerland. You'll also go to the center of the Atlas Mountains' cedar woodland. On your trip, you will see the Middle Atlas and Higher Atlas mountains. You will also stop at Azrou , a Berber village in Morocco's famous cedar forest, the largest in the country, where you can meet the Barbary apes. After that, your journey to Midelt continues over the spectacular Atlas highlands and mountains. Following lunch in Midelt, you'll continue across the fascinating Tiz Ntalghamt pass and the stunning Ziz Gorge. You'll be able to view the High Atlas plateau and how the terrain changes as you move closer to the southeastern city of Errachidia. Following that, you'll travel through the lovely Ziz Valley, stopping for panoramic views along the way to Erfoud and Rissani. As you arrive in the afternoon Merzouga, you will be met with a cup of mint tea. Afterward, ride a camel over the dunes of the Merzouga Sahara Desert to your tent for the night.
Day 6
Your camel guide will wake you up early in the morning to see what may be the most beautiful sunrise of your life. You'll return to Merzouga on a camel ride. You can't help but notice the gorgeous Erg Chebbi dune fields along the road, which shift with the light as the day progresses. After breakfast and a refreshing roadside shower, you'll set off for Morocco's highest and narrowest gorges, the Rissani, Tinghir, and Todgha. After lunch in the middle of the canyon, we'll proceed into the Dades Valley, where you'll visit the beautiful sand castles and the extraordinary rock formations known as "monkey toes." Overnight accommodations will be in a beautiful guest home overlooking the Dades Valley and will include supper and breakfast.
Day 7
After breakfast at your accommodation, you will travel to Ouarzazate and then to Marrakech through the Dades Valley. The Way of a Thousand Kasbahs' path through Dades Valley gives multiple opportunities to shoot some of your best images of the trip. You will make a stop at Kalaat M'Gouna, the center of Rose Valley, where you may visit the rose cooperative and purchase rosewater, which will make your linen smell lovely long after your holiday is over. Proceed to Marrakech through the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou. Et Hami El Glaoui, one of the last Berber chieftains of the nineteenth century, constructed the Kasbah, which is now home to many Glaoui people. Before arriving in Marrakech for the night, your journey will take you via the breathtaking Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2260 m) in the High Atlas Mountains. Berber women from their cooperative will teach you how to create Argan oil, which can only be obtained in Morocco.
Day 8
After breakfast at the riad, you may start seeing Marrakech, "the red city of Morocco." We'll make sure you see the most important historical and cultural sites, like the Bahia Palace, the Saadian tombs, and the Majorelle Gardens. After lunch at a café near the square, you will visit the souks, where you will view hundreds of handicrafts. In the afternoon, you will have some free time to explore the remainder of the city on your own.
Day 9
If you have a flight that day, transportation to the airport or drop-off at your Casablanca hotel is provided.
The route
An overview of the main stops on this journey. Exact stops and timings are adapted to your dates and pace.
When to go
Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are the most comfortable seasons for this route: warm days, cool desert nights and clear light over the dunes. Summer brings very hot afternoons in the south, so days start early and rest hours fall in the middle of the day. Winter is quiet and bright, with cold nights in the desert and possible snow on the High Atlas passes.
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Private travel
This tour runs privately for your group only. You travel in your own vehicle with a local driver who knows the roads, the villages and the seasons, so the itinerary can shift during the trip if you would rather stay longer somewhere or set off earlier.
Families, couples and small groups all travel the same way, with accommodation chosen to match the comfort level you ask for — from simple guesthouses to more comfortable hotels and desert camps.
To book this private 9 days tour from Casablanca, send us your travel date, number of travellers, pick-up location in Casablanca and preferred accommodation category through the request form.
Please mention any special requirements, including child seats, dietary needs, a private 4×4 transfer to the desert camp or optional activities such as quad biking and dune buggy rides.
After receiving your request we confirm availability and send you the final itinerary, accommodation details and total price. Your reservation is confirmed once the required deposit has been received.
To secure your reservation, a deposit of €100–€200 is required. The exact amount is stated in your final quotation and depends on the total booking value and the services you choose.
The deposit can be paid securely through PayPal. The remaining balance is normally paid in cash directly to your driver at the start of the tour.
Card payment can also be arranged. A 5% processing fee applies to payments made by card.
Your booking is fully confirmed once the deposit has been received and written confirmation has been sent with the final itinerary, desert camp details and payment summary.
We share pick-up times, accommodation details and packing suggestions for the desert once your dates are confirmed.
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What travellers say
74 reviews from travellers who booked with us. Figures checked September 2026.
“Our recent tour through Morocco was nothing short of spectacular, but what truly made the experience stand out was the exceptional service we received. A special shoutout goes to our driver, Omar, who was the highlight of our trip. What we appreciated most was how he catered to our specific interests, often suggesting stops and experiences that perfectly matched what we were looking for.”
“We just finished a 14 days tour of Morocco. The travel agency designed a travel plan for us that brings us from the modern Casablanca to the exotic Chefchaouen, Fes and Sahara. We were all well looked after by our driver Omar, who is courteous, gentle and humourous. He seems to know everyone wherever we visit.”
“We just returned from an unforgettable 10-day trip to Morocco with my wife and our three children, and I can't recommend this travel agency enough. They planned a perfectly balanced itinerary covering Marrakesh, Tangier, Chefchaouen, and Casablanca, giving us a wonderful mix of culture, history, and relaxation.”
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