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8-Day Morocco Tour: Marrakech, Sahara, Fes and Chefchaouen

8-Day Morocco Tour: Marrakech, Sahara, Fes and Chefchaouen

Aït Ben Haddou · Dades · Merzouga · Fes · Chefchaouen · Rabat · Casablanca

⏱ 8 days☾ 7 nights⚑ From Marrakech⚐ To Casablanca✦ Private tour

Overview

Eight days that link the south and the north: the kasbahs and the Sahara first, then the medina of Fes, the blue streets of Chefchaouen and the Atlantic capital Rabat before ending in Casablanca.

Duration8 days
StartsMarrakech
EndsCasablanca
TypePrivate

Highlights

  • Two nights in the Sahara
  • Guided visit of the Fes medina
  • A night in blue Chefchaouen
  • Rabat and the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca

Itinerary

D1

Day 1 · Marrakech – Aït Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate

Pick-up at your riad and drive over the High Atlas by the Tizi n'Tichka pass, with stops at viewpoints and Berber villages. In the afternoon you explore the fortified village of Aït Ben Haddou before continuing to Ouarzazate for the night.

Meals: DinnerNight: Hotel in Ouarzazate
D2

Day 2 · Ouarzazate – Dades Valley

A gentle day along the road of the kasbahs: the palm grove of Skoura, the Valley of Roses around Kalaat M'Gouna and the curves of the Dades Gorge, where you sleep facing the cliffs.

Meals: Breakfast, dinnerNight: Guesthouse in the Dades Valley
D3

Day 3 · Dades – Todra – Merzouga

Morning walk in the Todra Gorge, then east across the pre-Sahara to Merzouga. In the late afternoon your camels are waiting for a sunset trek into Erg Chebbi and a first night at the desert camp.

Meals: Breakfast, dinnerNight: Desert camp in Erg Chebbi
D4

Day 4 · Merzouga

Sunrise from the dunes, then a 4x4 tour around Erg Chebbi: Gnawa music in Khamlia, tea with a nomad family and the market town of Rissani. Free time for sandboarding before a second night in Merzouga.

Meals: Breakfast, dinnerNight: Desert camp or hotel in Merzouga
D5

Day 5 · Merzouga – Midelt – Fes

Drive north along the palm groves of the Ziz Valley, through Midelt and the cedar forest of the Middle Atlas, where Barbary macaques live, to Fes.

Meals: BreakfastNight: Riad in Fes
D6

Day 6 · Fes

Half-day guided tour of Fes el-Bali, one of the largest medieval medinas in the world: madrasas, fountains, the famous tanneries and the workshops of craftsmen. Free afternoon.

Meals: BreakfastNight: Riad in Fes
D7

Day 7 · Fes – Chefchaouen

Drive into the Rif mountains to Chefchaouen and spend the afternoon wandering its blue lanes, the kasbah and the viewpoint of the Spanish mosque.

Meals: BreakfastNight: Guesthouse in Chefchaouen
D8

Day 8 · Chefchaouen – Rabat – Casablanca

Morning in Chefchaouen, then south-west to Rabat for a visit of the Hassan Tower and the Kasbah of the Udayas, and on to Casablanca to see the Hassan II Mosque before your drop-off.

Meals: Breakfast

Route map

Tour map

Your route

~1,650km by road
ATLAS MOUNTAINSMarrakechOuarzazateDades ValleyMerzougaFesChefchaouenCasablanca01020304050607N200 km
  1. 01Marrakech
  2. 02Ouarzazate
  3. 03Dades Valley
  4. 04Merzouga
  5. 05Fes
  6. 06Chefchaouen
  7. 07Casablanca

Road route; stops shown are the start, the overnight places and the end. Open in Google Maps ↗

Where you sleep

Night 1Hotel in Ouarzazateafter day 1
Night 2Guesthouse in the Dades Valleyafter day 2
Night 3Desert camp in Erg Chebbiafter day 3
Night 4Desert camp or hotel in Merzougaafter day 4
Night 5Riad in Fesafter day 5
Night 6Riad in Fesafter day 6
Night 7Guesthouse in Chefchaouenafter day 7

What's included

Included

  • Private air-conditioned 4x4 or minivan with an English-speaking driver
  • Pick-up at your riad, hotel or the airport
  • Fuel, tolls and parking
  • Camel ride into Erg Chebbi with a camel guide
  • Night in a private tent with bed and en-suite bathroom
  • Dinner and breakfast at the desert camp
  • Hotels, riads and guesthouses with breakfast
  • Local guide in Fes

Not included

  • Lunches and drinks
  • Dinners in Fes and Chefchaouen
  • Entrance fees
  • Tips

Make it yours

Photos

8-Day Morocco Tour: Marrakech, Sahara, Fes and Chefchaouen8-Day Morocco Tour: Marrakech, Sahara, Fes and Chefchaouen8-Day Morocco Tour: Marrakech, Sahara, Fes and Chefchaouen

What to bring

  • A small backpack for the night in the desert (big luggage stays in the car)
  • Sunglasses, sun cream and a hat or scarf
  • Comfortable shoes and light, long clothes
  • A warm layer for the evening – nights are cold from November to March
  • Cash for drinks, lunches and tips
  • Your passport (hotels and camps ask for it)

Good to know

  • Accommodation chosen according to your budget.
  • Private tour: dates and timing adapted to you.
  • Cancellation conditions are confirmed with your quote.

Questions about this tour

Can the tour end in Marrakech instead of Casablanca?

Yes. We can adapt the last day to drive back to Marrakech or finish at Casablanca or Fes airport.

Is a local guide included in Fes?

Yes, an official local guide shows you the medina of Fes for about half a day.

Where does the tour start and end?

It starts in Marrakech – we pick you up at your hotel, riad or meeting point – and ends in Casablanca. If you prefer another start or end point, we can adapt it.

Is this tour private?

Yes. Only you and your travel companions, with your own vehicle and English-speaking driver. We never mix groups.

Can I customise this itinerary?

Absolutely. Add nights, change the start or end city, upgrade the hotels or the tent, or add activities – just tell us what you would like.

How do I book and pay?

Send us your dates by WhatsApp or email. We reply within 24 hours with the final itinerary and price, and explain the payment conditions in your quote.

What is the best time for this tour?

October to April is the most pleasant season. In summer the tour runs too, with camel rides in the late afternoon and early morning to avoid the heat.

Another question?

Ask us on WhatsApp – we answer within 24 hours.

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