Cultural 8 days tour Casablanca to Marrakesh: Imperial Cities, Ruins & Sahara

Overview

Immerse yourself in the culture and authenticity of Morocco on this 8-day journey from Casablanca to Marrakesh. Your adventure begins in Casablanca before exploring the imperial cities of Rabat, Meknes, and Fes, including the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis.

Travel through the Middle Atlas mountains to the Sahara Desert in Merzouga, where you’ll visit Khamlia village, ride a camel into the Erg Chebbi dunes, and spend a night in a desert camp. The journey continues through the dramatic Todra Gorges and Dades Valley to Ouarzazate and the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. Your final day is dedicated to sightseeing in vibrant Marrakesh before your departure.

Highlights of the 8 days tour Casablanca Marrakesh

• Visit the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca and explore the capital, Rabat.

• Discover the imperial city of Meknes and the Roman ruins of Volubilis.

• Enjoy a guided exploration of the ancient medina in Fes.

• Drive through the Middle Atlas, passing Ifrane, Midelt, and the Ziz Valley.

• Explore the Sahara in Merzouga, including a visit to Khamlia village.

• Experience a camel trek at sunset and spend a night in a desert camp among the Erg Chebbi dunes.

• Marvel at the dramatic Todra Gorges and the landscapes of the Dades Valley.

• Tour the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Conclude with sightseeing in Marrakesh, visiting the Majorelle Garden and Koutoubia Mosque.

Tour itinerary

1^st day: Casablanca (airport – hotel).

 You will be transferred from the airport to your hotel in Casablanca.

2^nd day: Casablanca-Rabat- Meknes-Volubilis ruins– Fes.

 Today, you will visit Hassan II mosque before leaving into Rabat and visit its monuments; Mausoleum Mohamed V, Hassan II and the Kasbah of Oudaya. Then, you’ll head to Meknes, for exploring the historical walls of the medina along with Bab el Mansour and get to the Roman volubilis ruins.

In the afternoon you’ll check into Fez.

3^rd day: Explore the city of Fes.

 It is dedicated to exploring Fez, visiting the old and new medina, and staying the second night in Fez.

 4^th day: Fes– Merzouga.

 In the morning, you will drive to Merzouga desert, passing through Ifran, Midelt, and the Ziz valley, and spend the night in Merzouga.

5^th day: Exploring Merzouga desert by 4×4.

 After breakfast, you are going to visit Khamlia village. Then afternoon, going on a camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes, and spend the night camping among the dunes.

 6^th day: Merzouga-Todra Gorges-Ouarzazate.

 Early morning, you should wake up to see the sunrise and enjoying the Desert scenery, then  you’ll return to the hotel and ready to drive into Ouarzazate, visiting Rissani, Erfoud, Todra Gorges, Dades valley, and Skoura palm.

 7^th day: Ouarzazate-Ait Ben Haddou- Marrakesh.

Today, you visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah and then, passing through the high Atlas Mountains. Finally, check into a hotel in Marrakesh.

8^th day: sightseeing day of Marrakech.

 On the last day, you will explore Marrakesh, visiting its famous attractions, such as the Majorelle Garden and the Koutoubia Mosque, before being transferred either to your hotel or the airport.

Note: Our suggested tours and day trips are able to modify according to your needs and requirements.

Prices: The price of several tours. If you provide the period in which you plan to visit our country, the number of people and if there is a preferred hotel / riad, we can give you the most accurate prices. Contact us about this on any of our social media that are easy for you to use.