9 Days Private Morocco Tour from Casablanca

Day 1: Arrival in Casablanca – Rabat

Welcome to Morocco! Your private driver will meet you at Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport.

• Start your adventure with a visit to the Hassan II Mosque, the second-largest mosque in Africa and one of the few open to non-Muslim visitors.

• Drive to Rabat, Morocco’s elegant capital.

• Visit:

  • The Mausoleum of Mohammed V

  • Hassan Tower

  • Kasbah of the Udayas with its Andalusian gardens and Atlantic views

• Check in at a charming riad or hotel for your first overnight stay in Rabat.

Day 2: Rabat – Chefchaouen

After breakfast, head north through the Rif Mountains to reach the enchanting Chefchaouen, famously known as the Blue Pearl of Morocco.

• Enjoy a relaxing walk through the blue-washed medina, where every corner is a photo opportunity.

• Visit the Outa el Hammam Square, the Grand Mosque, and the Ras El Ma waterfall.

• Browse local artisan shops offering handwoven textiles and natural beauty products.

Overnight stay in a traditional riad with rooftop views of the blue city and surrounding mountains.

Day 3: Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes

Leave Chefchaouen behind and descend into Morocco’s ancient history.

• Visit Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring stunning Roman ruins, intricate mosaics, and temples.

• Continue to Meknes, one of Morocco’s four imperial cities. Highlights include:

  • Bab Mansour, one of the grandest gates in North Africa

  • El Hedim Square

  • Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail

• Arrive in Fes, Morocco’s spiritual and intellectual capital.

• Check into a riad inside the UNESCO-listed old medina.

Overnight stay in Fes.

Day 4: Full-Day Guided Tour of Fes

Explore Fes el-Bali, a labyrinth of narrow alleys, markets, mosques, and madrasas.

• Visit:

  • University of Al Quaraouiyine, the world’s oldest university

  • Chouara Tannery, with its iconic leather-dyeing pits

  • Moulay Idriss Mausoleum

  • Attarine and Bou Inania Madrasas

• Wander the medina’s artisan quarters, where craftsmen create traditional goods by hand.

• Enjoy a rooftop lunch with panoramic medina views.

Second overnight in Fes.

Day 5: Fes – Ifrane – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga Desert

Depart Fes and begin your journey to the Sahara.

• Stop at Ifrane, nicknamed the “Switzerland of Morocco” for its alpine architecture.

• Pass through Azrou and its cedar forest, home to wild Barbary macaques.

• Continue via Midelt, nestled between the Middle and High Atlas Mountains.

• Travel through the Ziz Valley, dotted with date palms and kasbahs.

• Arrive in Merzouga, gateway to the Erg Chebbi dunes.

Sunset Camel Trek:

• Ride camels into the dunes for an unforgettable desert experience.

• Arrive at a luxury desert camp.

• Enjoy a Berber dinner, live music, and stargazing in the heart of the Sahara.

Overnight in a private tent with modern comforts.

Day 6: Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley

• Wake early to catch the sunrise over the dunes.

• After breakfast, return by camel or 4×4 to Merzouga.

• Visit the market town of Rissani, known for its authentic souks and fossils.

• Drive to the Todra Gorges, where you can walk between towering red limestone cliffs.

• Continue through Berber villages and kasbahs to the Dades Valley, famous for its natural rock formations and winding roads.

Overnight in a boutique kasbah hotel overlooking the valley.

Day 7: Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech

Today’s route is filled with cinematic landscapes and cultural heritage.

• Drive the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, passing Skoura Oasis.

• Visit Ouarzazate, the gateway to the Sahara and home to Atlas Film Studios.

• Explore Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO-listed ksar featured in movies like Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven, and Game of Thrones.

• Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2260 m), with panoramic views of valleys and remote villages.

• Arrive in Marrakech, the vibrant Red City.

Overnight in a stylish riad near the medina.

Day 8: Marrakech – Full-Day City Tour

Explore the fascinating city of Marrakech with a local guide.

• Visit:

  • Koutoubia Mosque

  • Bahia Palace

  • Saadian Tombs

  • Majorelle Garden, formerly owned by Yves Saint Laurent

• Wander the souks of the medina, where everything from spices to carpets and silverware is sold.

• End your tour in the lively Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, full of storytellers, musicians, food stalls, and snake charmers.

Overnight in Marrakech, with optional hammam & spa experience.

Day 9: Marrakech – Casablanca (or Departure)

Depending on your flight schedule:

• Transfer to Casablanca Airport for departure (approx. 2.5–3 hours), or

• Optional half-day tour of Casablanca, visiting:

  • Corniche

  • Royal Palace

  • Rick’s Café (for fans of the movie Casablanca)

Your 9-day private Morocco tour concludes with memories of diverse landscapes, cultural treasures, and warm hospitality.

What’s Included in This Private 9-Day Tour

• Private vehicle with English-speaking driver/guide

• 8 nights in handpicked riads and desert camp

• Daily breakfast and most dinners

• Camel trek and overnight in luxury camp

• Local guides in Fes and Marrakech

• Entrance fees to key monuments

• Airport transfers (Casablanca in, Casablanca or Marrakech out)