8 Days Tour from Casablanca to Marrakech
What to Expect
Generally, with Begaa Tours your Morocco tour agency. This itinerary of 8 days tour from Casablanca to Marrakech will enable you to explore the Hassan II mosque and Hassan Tower in Rabat the capital of Morocco. Moreover, discover the ancient ruins of the Roman empire Volubilis, stroll around, and meet the locals of Fes Medina.
Enjoy the breathtaking landscapes of the Atlas Mountains. Explore the heritage village and Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou. Drive through the Dades valley and view the impressive gorges of Todra.
Additionally, you experience a camel ride over the golden dunes of Merzouga and spend a night in the heart of the Sahara desert.
Every moment of this 8-day tour from Casablanca promises to explore the old medinas of Marrakech and Fes with their rich history and architecture.
8 Days Tour from Casablanca:
Highlights
- Wandering the architectural beauty of Hassan II mosque.
- Discover the capital of Morocco with its beautiful Kasbah Oudayas and Hassan Tower.
- View and explore the Roman ruins of Volubilis.
- Explore the Imperial cities: Fes and Marrakech with their rich history and architecture.
- See Barbary monkeys in Azrou Cedar forest.
- Panoramic aspects of Erg Chebbi dunes.
- Experience a Camel ride in Merzouga Sahara.
- Watch the sunset and sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes.
- Try the Sandboarding activity in the Merzouga Sahara desert.
- Enjoy the stunning views of valleys & palm groves during our drive to the desert.
- Hearty dinner and party around the campfire (Berber Drums).
- Sleep and enjoy an exceptional overnight in the desert camp.
- Visit Atlas Studio & Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate.
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage of Ait Benhaddou Kasbah.
- Spectacular views of the High Atlas Mountains landscapes.
- Discover the Moroccan traditions and culture and meet local Berbers.
- Explore Dades valley and Todra gorges.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Casablanca - Meknes - Volubilis - Fes
On the first day of our 8 days tour from Casablanca, we depart toward Fes. The road to Fes takes us along a beautiful stretch of farmlands where olives, grain, vegetables, and grapes are grown. Before arriving in Fes, we will visit Meknes and Volubilis. Volubilis is the sight of the famous Roman ruins left from the Roman Empire's southern outpost.
Moreover, we will head to the first Arab dynasty created by Moulay Ismail. Bab Mansour is the main gateway to Moulay Ismail Palace.
This leads us into the Henries-Souani, the horse's stable and granaries. Upstairs is a rooftop garden and cafe with a great view of the city. Arrive at Fes, and check into the hotel/riad.
Day 2: Fes guided tour
After breakfast, we begin your sightseeing to “the Medina in the World” with a local official tour guide. Then we will tour the Medina from outside by car stopping at the gateway of the Royal Palace. After, we drive to enjoy the Medina from the southern tower to realize how big and old Fes is. You'll also visit the Ceramics Cooperative to see traditional Moroccan crafts.
Afterward, you will cover the most important sites inside the medina with a cultural and historical interest including the superb architectural masterpiece of Bou Inania Medersa.
The Blue Gate, the Karaouiyine Mosque, The Big Chouara Tanneries, Medersa Seffarin where people work on metal, and other decorated architecture like Attarin Medersa and the Najarian Fountain.
Day 3: Fes - Ifrane - Midelt - Erfoud - Merzouga
Today is one of the best days of our 8 days desert tour from Casablanca, we will travel through the middle Atlas Mountains. In the same way, we will stop at Ifran a small charming, clean town known as the little Moroccan Switzerland.
The next stop will be at the cedar forest to enjoy the wildlife by seeing wild monkeys in the cedar trees. Then we set off to Midelt where we may see the hills dotted by the black tents and goat herds of nomadic Berbers who call this rugged region home.
After late lunch in Midelt, we continue on mountain roads overlooking the wide-flowing Oued Ziz. Passing Kasbahs and palm groves we stop at Ziz Valley for a break and arrive in the late afternoon to Merzouga, and spend the night at the hotel.
Day 4: Tour around Erg Chebbi by 4x4 - camel ride and night in desert camp
In the morning, we start our desert tour around the dunes of Erg Chebbi from the Hotel. Firstly we will visit the Khamlia village and listen to their spirit African music; originally from Ghana and Sudan. We will visit a deserted mine of Mascara, and later we will be welcomed with a cup of tea with a desert herbs smell in Berber nomad families on the Edge of Erg Chebbi.
After lunch, we will head back to Merzouga. After relaxing for a time we will go for the camels that are waiting to take us on an adventure in the sand dunes. Therefore, we will spend the night in an equipped camp with drums music in the middle of the Sahara, which is a great opportunity to take lovely pictures of the sunset and sunrise. On our arrival at the camp, we climb the high dunes to see the sunset and spend the night in nomad tents.
Day 5: Merzouga - Rissani - Todra Gorges - Dades Valley
Early morning you wake up to watch the spectacular sunrise just near your luxury desert camp. After a lovely breakfast and a hot shower, you ride the camel back to the village or 4WD. Then we start our journey back to Dades Valley.
We drive to Erfoud - Fossils town, It's up to you if want to stop in one of the fossils factories. Besides we continue our way to Dades Valley via Todra Gorges with its mud villages next to the river. Explore the best highlight of the day by walking between this narrow passage with vertical cliffs 300 m high, the popular destination for mountain climbers.
After lunch in the town, we leave for Dades Valley where we will see the fascinating monkey fingers as we as the snaky road of Tisdrine, overnight in a hotel.
Day 6: Dades Valley - Ouarzazate - Ait Benhaddou - Marrakech
Departing from Dades Valley in the morning. Our 8-day Morocco desert tour from Casablanca to Marrakech. Today our Journey will take us to the main sites of the south, we continue toward Marrakech through Oarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, and the high Atlas Mountains.
We stop in Ait Benhaddou Ksar for lunch and a walk of this world heritage site. This famous 11th-century kasbah was used as a backdrop for more than 20 films including the famous Gladiator. After lunch, we will cross the mountains to Marrakech through Tizi N'Tichka and reach Marrakech in the evening.
Day 7: Marrakech sightseeing tour
A full-day tour of Marrakech with a local guide, with whom you will be walking through the narrow alleys of the Medina. Visit the fascinating Bahia palace and the Koutoubia Mosque 'as well as'." walking in the famous Jamaa El Fna Square.
Optional lunch will be in the Medina followed by a walk through the colorful souks of Marrakech without forgetting the beautiful Majorelle Gardens.
Free afternoon on your own if you want to enjoy a sunset drink overlooking the exciting Djemaa El Fna Square from a terrace of a cafe, dinner, and night at the hotel/riad.
Day 8: Marrakech - Transfer to Casablanca
This is the last day of the 8 days tour from Casablanca. Therefore, we will drive you back to Casablanca pr Marrakech Airport.
Tour Map
Price Includes
- Pick up and drop off at your accommodation/airport.
- An air-conditioned 4x4 Landcruiser or a spacious minivan in case of a group.
- English/Spanish speaking driver.
- Car fuel & Insurance.
- Dinner & breakfast.
- Camel rides & overnight in a private nomad traditional tent.
- Camel per person.
- 6 Nights stay in a private room at a hotel/riad.
- No forced shopping stops during the tour.
- Local guide in Fes and Marrakech.
- Sandboarding.
Price Excludes
- Lunch and drinks.
- Entrance fees.
- Flight tickets.
- Travel Insurance.
Begaa Tours offers private tours from Marrakech, Fes, Casablanca, and Tangier, and the best desert activities. 8 days tour from Casablanca is an example We can customize tours to suit you. Contact us to help you plan your ideal Morocco holiday. If the itineraries that we offer do not match what you're looking for, let me know and we will change the trip to your needs and requirements.
Our Testimonials
Barbara
We had a wonderful 8-day tour with Begaa Tours. We would like to thank Ahmed for his organization and planning of the tour.
We were fortunate to have traveled with Mohamed and Hamid, who are such warm-hearted and caring people.
Mohamed is an excellent guide who is very fluent in English and other languages. He was very friendly, helpful and attentive to us. He is a knowledgeable guide and shared a lot interesting information about Morocco and the beautiful places of the country. He was very open and easy to communicate with. We highly recommend engaging Redouane, as we certainly did not regret it. Mohamed was excellent and helpful from the start to the end of the tour.
Hamid is an excellent and experienced driver. He was warm, sincere, and very friendly with us. Driving such long distances was not easy but Hamid was always happy and smiling during the trip. We highly recommend engaging Hamid for his skillful and safe driving.
We enjoyed visiting the beautiful places of Morocco such as Chefchaouen, Fes, Merzouga, Erg Chebbi, and Marrakech
We would like to thank Begaa Tours, Ahmed, Mohamed, and Hamid for the wonderful memories. We highly recommend engaging their services, based on our own positive experience.
The Best Morocco Tour!!
Begaa Tours tailored our amazing 14-day tour of Morocco to suit our personal travel style. They included hotel, riad, and camping options to cater to our preferred accommodation type and organized transport to suit our small group of 8 (2 X 4WD Toyota Prados) Our two tour guides, Ahmed and Muhammad, were so professional, knowledgeable, willing and able. Nothing was too much trouble for them to handle or fix at any time. They both had friendly personalities with big smiles on their faces and great sense of humor to boot. They were both excellent drivers and took us to see the best of Morocco including Casablanca, Chefchaouen, Fes, Marrakech, the Ziz Valley, the Atlas Mountains, the Essourian coast, the Sahara, and so much more in between. This interesting, diverse and very colourful country is a must for all to see. You could not find a better tour company to take you on a more magical journey than we have just had. Thank you BEGAA TOURS. You are "The Best"!! 'Mushi Mushka'!!
Begaa Tours Moroccan experience
This was an excellent experience with great tour guides looking at all the excellent places in Morocco. The accomodation was great, from Riads in the old cities to desert tents and more modern accomodation.
Both Ahmed & Mohammed were full of knowledge, and accomodating of our needs. The Camel ride in the Desert was an experience as well, from sand storms, to rain and clear skies the next morning. I would recommend Begaa Tours, and definitely do it again
NO BETTER WAY TO SEE MOROCCO
Our unbelievable 14 days with Begaa Tours in Morocco started in Casablanca and finished in Marrakech travelling through Rabbat, Meknes, Chefchaouen the blue city and onto Fes with 2 days to explore this amazing ancient city. Moving on to the Ziz Valley near Aoufous, we stayed in a beautiful hotel overlooking the date palm hub of Morocco. Our 2 hr guided walk with Said through the local farming plots under the date palms was a fantastic way to witness the day to day life of the village families working their farming plots. On our arrival at Et Taous the camels were waiting to begin our 1 1/2 hour afternoon trek into the Sahara Desert at sunset for our amazing overnight 'glamping experience'...wow this tour is amazing! The breathtaking drive over the High Atlas Mountains heading through Marrakech en route to the coastal city of Essaouira for a relaxing day and last minute shopping.
Another family member had previously travelled with Begaa Tours on 2 other occasions and had assured us of the high standard they deliver. WELL DONE Ahmed and Mohammed, your are true professionals and your guiding skills and knowledge of your amazing country are first class...the Riads were excellent...we will always remember our Moroccan Adventure with Begaa Tours.