This Classic 8 day tour from Casablanca to Marrakech begins in Morocco’s economic capital, then journeys to Fes’ spiritual medinas and the historic village of Moulay Idriss.
Continue your classic 8 day Morocco itinerary from Casablanca through the dramatic Ziz Valley to reach Merzouga’s golden Sahara dunes. Experience authentic Morocco camel trekking, luxury desert camp accommodation, and unforgettable Sahara sunsets and sunrises. Adventure seekers will explore the stunning Todra Gorge and picturesque Dades Valley.
This classic 8 day Morocco tour features the UNESCO-listed Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou and crossing the majestic High Atlas Mountains. Your journey concludes in vibrant Marrakech, experiencing bustling medinas, traditional cuisine, and rich cultural heritage.
Your Classic 8 day tour Casablanca to Marrakech perfectly combines imperial cities, desert adventure, mountain landscapes, and authentic cultural experiences – delivering history, culture, and adventure across Morocco’s most iconic destinations.
8 Days / 7 Nights
Casablanca (Airport/Hotel pickup included)
Marrakech or Casablanca (Airport/Hotel drop-off included)
Casablanca, Fes, Moulay Idriss, Volubilis, Merzouga (Erg Chebbi), Todra Gorge, Dades Valley, Ait Ben Haddou, High Atlas Mountains, Marrakech
Classic Morocco camel trekking tour, Sahara desert camping, Atlas Mountains tour, cultural tour, imperial cities tour, luxury desert camp experience, guided tour
Private Air-Conditioned 4×4 Vehicle or Minivan
1 night in Casablanca + 2 nights in Fes + 1 Overnight in Luxury Desert Camp + 1 Night Dades Valley + 2 Nights in Marrakech
7 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners
Classic 8 Day Tour from Casablanca price starts From €380 per person (based on group size). Pricing varies depending on:
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Your Classic 8 Day Tour from Casablanca to Marrakech begins with airport pickup by your professional English-speaking driver-guide. After settling into your accommodation, enjoy free time to rest and acclimate to Morocco’s vibrant atmosphere.
For afternoon arrivals, take an optional stroll through Casablanca’s modern city center, experiencing the blend of French colonial architecture and contemporary Moroccan development that characterizes this economic powerhouse.
Discover the Corniche, Casablanca’s scenic waterfront promenade stretching along the Atlantic Ocean. This modern district features palm-lined boulevards, upscale cafes, and ocean views that provide a perfect introduction to Morocco’s coastal charm.
Enjoy welcome dinner at a traditional Moroccan restaurant, sampling authentic tagines, couscous, and mint tea while your guide provides an overview of the exciting week ahead.
Accommodation: Hotel in Casablanca
Activities: City orientation, Corniche exploration
Begin your day visiting the magnificent Hassan II Mosque, Morocco’s largest mosque and an architectural masterpiece. This stunning structure features a 210-meter minaret (the world’s tallest) and can accommodate 105,000 worshippers. Take a guided interior tour (one of the few mosques in Morocco open to non-Muslims), admiring intricate craftsmanship, marble floors, and ocean views.
Depart Casablanca northward along the Atlantic coast toward Morocco’s capital city.
Explore Rabat, Morocco’s capital and one of four imperial cities, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the iconic Hassan Tower, an unfinished 12th-century minaret representing Almohad architectural ambition.
Tour the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, an exquisite example of modern Moroccan architecture housing the tombs of the Moroccan king and his sons. Admire beautiful marble work, intricate tilework, and the ceremonial changing of the guard.
Discover the Kasbah of the Udayas, a 12th-century fortress overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, featuring Andalusian gardens and traditional blue and white painted houses.
Continue to Meknes, another imperial city known for its grand architecture and historical significance. Explore the impressive Bab Mansour gate, considered one of Morocco’s most beautiful city gates with its intricate geometric patterns and towering arches.
Visit the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, the only mausoleum in Morocco open to non-Muslims, honoring the sultan who made Meknes his capital in the 17th century.
Explore Volubilis, Morocco’s best-preserved Roman archaeological site and UNESCO World Heritage location. Walk among ancient ruins dating from the 3rd century BC, discovering remarkably preserved mosaics, basilicas, and the Arch of Caracalla.
Learn about Roman life in North Africa while enjoying panoramic views across the Zerhoun Mountains and fertile plains.
Arrive in Fes, Morocco’s spiritual and cultural capital, often called the “Athens of Africa.” Check into your traditional riad within the ancient medina, preparing for tomorrow’s comprehensive exploration.
Accommodation: Traditional Riad in Fes Medina
Meals: Breakfast included
Driving Time: 8-9 hours with stops
Distance: 470 km
Your comprehensive Fes medina guided tour begins at the impressive Royal Palace gate (Dar al-Makhzen), showcasing magnificent Moroccan architecture with golden doors and intricate mosaics. Though the palace interior is private, the gates provide perfect photography opportunities and architectural appreciation.
Enter the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Fes el-Bali, the world’s largest car-free urban area and best-preserved medieval medina. Pass through the iconic Blue Gate (Bab Boujloud), the ornate entrance adorned with blue and green tiles representing the colors of Islam and Fes respectively.
Inside this labyrinthine medieval city, discover the Medrasa Bou Inania, a stunning 14th-century Islamic college featuring exquisite geometric tilework, carved cedar wood, and marble columns. This masterpiece represents the pinnacle of Marinid architectural achievement.
Visit the famous Chouara Tanneries, where leather has been processed using traditional methods for over 1,000 years. From elevated terraces, watch craftsmen work in colorful dyeing vats filled with natural pigments, learning about Morocco’s ancient leather-making traditions that supply luxury brands worldwide.
Navigate through the maze of traditional souks, discovering artisan workshops where craftsmen create intricate metalwork, ceramic pottery, and hand-woven textiles using techniques passed down through generations.
Explore the area around Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque and University, recognized by UNESCO as the world’s oldest continuously operating university (founded in 859 AD by Fatima al-Fihri). While non-Muslims cannot enter the mosque, you can appreciate its significance and surrounding scholarly atmosphere.
Visit the Nejjarine Fountain, a beautiful example of Moroccan fountain architecture, and explore the surrounding historic quarter filled with traditional fondouks (inns) and workshops.
Discover the Mellah (Jewish Quarter), learning about Morocco’s rich Jewish heritage and multicultural history. Explore traditional Jewish architecture, visit the Jewish cemetery, and understand the centuries-old coexistence of different communities in Fes.
Conclude your day at the Merenid Tombs, ancient fortress ruins overlooking the medina, offering spectacular panoramic views of Fes and perfect photography opportunities. Watch the sunset paint the ancient city in golden hues while reflecting on the day’s cultural discoveries.
Enjoy dinner at your riad or a traditional restaurant, savoring authentic Moroccan cuisine including tajines, couscous, and pastries while listening to traditional Andalusian music.
Accommodation: Traditional Riad in Fes Medina
Meals: Breakfast included
Activities: Full-day guided medina tour, cultural workshops
After breakfast, begin your journey south through the Middle Atlas Mountains, experiencing Morocco’s diverse landscapes and ecosystems. Travel through the cedar forests near Azrou, home to Barbary macaques (Berber monkeys). Stop for photos with these playful primates in their natural habitat while enjoying fresh mountain air.
Pass through Midelt, known as the “apple capital” of Morocco, surrounded by the Middle Atlas peaks. Enjoy the dramatic landscape changes as you descend from mountain forests to desert plains.
Continue through the spectacular Ziz Valley, lined with thousands of palm trees and traditional kasbahs creating a green ribbon through otherwise arid landscape. Take multiple photo stops along this scenic route, one of Morocco’s most beautiful palm oasis valleys.
Pass through Errachidia and several traditional Berber villages, observing how life adapts to desert conditions. Notice the gradual landscape transformation from mountains to desert as you approach the Sahara.
Arrive in Merzouga, gateway to the Sahara Desert and the massive Erg Chebbi dunes. These golden sand dunes stretch over 50 kilometers and reach heights of up to 250 meters, representing Morocco’s most accessible and spectacular desert landscape.
Meet your camel caravan and local Berber guides who will lead your desert adventure. Receive traditional Berber scarves (cheches) and learn basic camel riding techniques for your upcoming trek.
Mount your camel for the highlight of your Morocco desert tour 8 days – trekking into the Erg Chebbi dunes. The rhythmic pace of camel walking creates a meditative experience as you journey deeper into the golden sea of sand.
Stop atop the highest accessible dune to witness the spectacular Sahara sunset, watching the dunes transform through shades of gold, orange, and purple. This magical moment provides unforgettable photography opportunities and spiritual connection with the desert’s vastness.
Arrive at your luxury desert camp, combining traditional Berber tent architecture with modern amenities including comfortable beds, private bathrooms, and traditional furnishings. Enjoy authentic Moroccan cuisine around the campfire while listening to traditional Berber drums and songs under a brilliant canopy of stars.
Experience the profound silence of the Sahara night, broken only by gentle desert winds and the crackling campfire.
Accommodation: Luxury Desert Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner included
Driving Time: 7-8 hours with stops
Distance: 460 km
Activities: Camel trekking, sunset viewing, stargazing, traditional music
Wake before dawn to witness the magical Sahara sunrise, watching the golden dunes transform in the morning light. The peaceful silence broken only by desert winds creates a spiritual experience that connects you deeply with nature’s rhythms.
After sunrise, have with breakfast and refreshments, then return to Merzouga village via camel trek, where your driver awaits.
Visit Rissani, historically significant as the ancient capital of Tafilalet and birthplace of Morocco’s current Alaouite dynasty. Explore the traditional souk (market), especially vibrant on market days (Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday), where Berber and Arab traders gather to sell livestock, dates, and traditional crafts.
Visit the Mausoleum of Moulay Ali Cherif, founder of the Alaouite dynasty, learning about Morocco’s royal lineage and political history.
Journey to Erfoud, Morocco’s “fossil capital,” renowned for its rich deposits of ancient marine fossils dating back millions of years when this area was covered by sea. Visit local workshops where skilled artisans create beautiful marble and fossil products, learning about the region’s geological history.
Discover how fossils are extracted, prepared, and transformed into decorative items, providing insight into both geological processes and traditional craftsmanship.
Continue to the dramatic Todra Gorges, where the Todra River has carved spectacular canyons through the High Atlas Mountains over millions of years. Walk through the narrow gorge with walls reaching 300 meters high and only 10 meters apart at the narrowest point.
This geological wonder attracts rock climbers from around the world, drawn by the sheer limestone cliffs and challenging routes. Take photos of the dramatic interplay of light and shadow on the towering canyon walls.
Arrive in the Dades Valley, famous for its countless kasbahs (fortified residences) and dramatic rock formations. Drive along the winding Dades River, passing traditional Berber villages built into cliffsides.
Admire the famous “Monkey Fingers” rock formations, bizarre geological structures created by erosion over millennia. Stop at elevated viewpoints for panoramic photography of the valley’s dramatic landscapes.
Check into a traditional kasbah hotel, many built within authentic fortified structures that have housed Berber families for generations. Enjoy dinner featuring local specialties while overlooking the valley’s stunning rock formations illuminated by moonlight.
Accommodation: Kasbah Hotel in Dades Valley
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner included
Driving Time: 7-8 hours with stops
Distance: 280 km
Activities: Market exploration, fossil workshops, gorge hiking
Depart through the famous Valley of Roses (Kelaa M’Gouna), where millions of Damask rose petals are harvested annually during May for cosmetics, rose water, and perfume production. If traveling during rose season, witness the spectacular Rose Festival celebrations.
Pass through Skoura oasis, renowned for its ancient kasbahs and extensive palm groves. Stop to visit Kasbah Amerhidl, often called the “Kasbah of the Storks” for the numerous white storks that nest on its towers.
Arrive in Ouarzazate, Morocco’s film capital where numerous Hollywood blockbusters have been produced. This strategic location offers diverse landscapes from desert to mountains, making it ideal for film production.
Optional visit to Atlas Film Studios, where productions like “Gladiator,” “Lawrence of Arabia,” “The Mummy,” and “Game of Thrones” were filmed. Explore authentic sets and props while learning about Morocco’s growing film industry.
Explore the magnificent Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Morocco’s most famous fortified village (ksar). This ancient trading post on the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech represents traditional pre-Saharan earthen architecture.
Climb through the narrow passages and traditional homes to reach the top of the kasbah, offering spectacular views of the surrounding landscape and perfect photography opportunities. This architectural masterpiece has appeared in numerous international films, serving as backdrop for ancient cities and exotic locations.
Learn about traditional building techniques using local materials: earth, clay, straw, and palm wood, creating structures that naturally regulate temperature in desert conditions.
Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi-n-Tichka pass (2,260 meters), Morocco’s highest mountain pass accessible by road. This dramatic route offers breathtaking mountain scenery, traditional Berber villages clinging to mountainsides, and roadside markets selling local crafts, minerals, and fossils.
Stop at elevated viewpoints for spectacular photography of snow-capped peaks (in winter), deep valleys, and traditional architecture adapted to mountain conditions.
Arrive in Marrakech, the “Red City” and one of Morocco’s four imperial cities. Check into your traditional riad within the historic medina, preparing for tomorrow’s comprehensive city exploration.
Take an optional evening stroll to nearby Jemaa el-Fna square to experience the magical transformation as day vendors give way to food stalls, storytellers, and entertainers creating one of the world’s most vibrant public spaces.
Accommodation: Traditional Riad in Marrakech Medina
Meals: Breakfast included
Driving Time: 7-8 hours with stops
Distance: 320 km
Activities: UNESCO site exploration, mountain crossing, cultural photography
Begin your comprehensive Marrakech guided tour with a professional local guide specializing in the city’s rich history and cultural traditions. As one of Morocco’s four imperial cities, Marrakech offers incredible historical and architectural treasures spanning nearly 1,000 years.
Visit the stunning Bahia Palace, a 19th-century masterpiece showcasing the finest Moroccan architecture, intricate geometric tilework, carved cedar ceilings, and beautiful Andalusian gardens. This palace represents the height of Moroccan aristocratic living with its numerous courtyards, reception halls, and private apartments.
Continue to the Saadian Tombs, rediscovered in 1917 after being sealed for centuries. These elaborate mausoleums house members of the Saadian dynasty (16th-17th centuries) in chambers decorated with Italian marble, intricate stucco work, and colorful tiles.
Explore the Ben Youssef Madrasa, once North Africa’s largest Islamic college, featuring exquisite geometric patterns, Arabic calligraphy, and traditional student cells arranged around a central courtyard.
Visit the iconic Koutoubia Mosque, Marrakech’s largest mosque and architectural symbol. Its 77-meter minaret, visible from miles away, represents the pinnacle of Almohad architecture and serves as the model for other famous towers including Seville’s Giralda.
While non-Muslims cannot enter the mosque, appreciate the exterior architecture, surrounding gardens, and learn about Islamic architectural principles and the mosque’s role in daily city life.
Navigate the largest traditional souk in Morocco, a fascinating maze of narrow alleys filled with spices, textiles, leather goods, metalwork, and handicrafts. This UNESCO-recognized marketplace maintains traditional commercial practices dating back centuries.
Visit specialized souk sections: the spice market with aromatic displays of saffron, cumin, and traditional medicines; the textile souk featuring colorful carpets and fabrics; and the metalwork quarter where artisans create intricate lanterns and decorative items.
Experience the ancient art of haggling while supporting local craftsmen and learning about traditional production methods passed down through generations.
Spend time in the famous Jemaa el-Fna square, the heart of Marrakech and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This bustling square transforms throughout the day: morning markets give way to afternoon performers, then evening food stalls and storytellers.
Observe snake charmers, henna artists, traditional musicians, and storytellers maintaining oral traditions in local Berber and Arabic languages. This cultural spectacle represents one of the world’s last remaining medieval public squares where traditional culture thrives.
If time permits, visit the enchanting Majorelle Garden, created by French artist Jacques Majorelle and later owned by fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent. This botanical paradise features exotic plants from five continents, cobalt blue buildings, and the Berber Museum showcasing North African cultural artifacts.
Conclude your Marrakech exploration with dinner at a traditional restaurant featuring live entertainment: Gnawa musicians, belly dancers, and traditional folklore performances that celebrate Morocco’s diverse cultural heritage.
Accommodation: Traditional Riad in Marrakech Medina
Meals: Breakfast included
Activities: Comprehensive guided city tour, souk shopping, cultural performances
Enjoy your final Moroccan breakfast at your riad, reflecting on the incredible journey through imperial cities, ancient ruins, Sahara Desert adventures, and cultural discoveries of your Classic 8 Day Tour from Casablanca to Marrakech.
Depending on your departure time and interests, enjoy free time for:
Option 1: Departure from Marrakech Transfer to Marrakech Menara Airport for your international flight, with journey time of approximately 30 minutes from the medina.
Option 2: Departure from Casablanca Private transfer to Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca (approximately 3 hours driving time), allowing for potential flight schedule flexibility or international connection preferences.
Final Moments: Your driver-guide will ensure comfortable airport transfer, assist with luggage, and provide any final travel assistance needed. Exchange contact information and receive recommendations for future Morocco travel or cultural interests to pursue at home.
Accommodation: N/A (Departure day)
Meals: Breakfast included
Driving Time: 30 minutes (Marrakech) or 3 hours (Casablanca)
Activities: Free time, departure transfers
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