Tour overview
This private 7-day journey begins in Casablanca and finishes in Marrakech. Along the way, you visit Morocco's capital Rabat, the blue streets of Chefchaouen, the historic medina of Fes, the Erg Chebbi dunes near Merzouga, Todra Gorge, Dades Valley and the UNESCO-listed ksar of Ait Ben Haddou. The route combines imperial cities, mountain scenery and a Sahara experience with private door-to-door transport and flexible stops.
Highlights
- Private pickup from your hotel, riad or Casablanca airport
- Visit Rabat, Chefchaouen and the historic Fes medina
- Cross the Middle Atlas Mountains and Ziz Valley
- Reach the Erg Chebbi dunes near Merzouga
- Sunset camel ride or 4x4 camp transfer, as confirmed in your quotation
- Dinner and overnight in a private Sahara desert camp
- Visit Todra Gorge and travel through Dades Valley
- Explore the UNESCO-listed ksar of Ait Ben Haddou
- Cross the High Atlas Mountains to Marrakech
- Flexible photo, lunch and comfort stops with a private driver
Tour at a Glance
- Casablanca hotel, riad or airport pickup
- Marrakech hotel, riad or airport finish
- 7 days and 6 nights
- Private vehicle and professional driver
- Rabat, Chefchaouen and Fes
- Merzouga desert camp
- Todra Gorge and Dades Valley
- Ait Ben Haddou and High Atlas crossing
- Final quotation confirms accommodation, meals and services
Why choose this grand tour route
A complete north-to-south route
Travel from the Atlantic coast to the Rif Mountains, Fes, the Sahara and the High Atlas without returning to Casablanca between regions.
Long days explained clearly
The Fes to Merzouga stage is a full road day. Approximate distances and driving times are shown so you can decide whether this pace suits your party.
Desert transfer choice
Reach the Merzouga camp by the transfer confirmed in your quotation, choosing a sunset camel ride or 4x4 according to comfort and mobility needs.
Useful start and finish points
Begin in Casablanca and finish in Marrakech, with pickup and drop-off arranged at your hotel, riad, airport or another agreed location.
Your itinerary
Distances and driving times are practical estimates. Traffic, weather, road conditions, meal breaks and photo stops can affect the timing.
Day 1: Casablanca to Rabat
Distance: approximately 90 km
Driving time: approximately 1-1.5 hours, excluding stops
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Your 7 Days Morocco Tour from Casablanca begins with private pickup and a short drive north to Rabat, with sightseeing adjusted to your arrival time.
Casablanca pickup
Meet your driver at your Casablanca hotel, riad or airport. The starting time is confirmed around your arrival details and check-out arrangements.
Optional Casablanca visit
When the schedule allows, pause at the Hassan II Mosque exterior or add a suitable Casablanca stop before leaving the city. Late arrivals travel directly to Rabat.
Rabat landmarks
Visit the Hassan Tower, Mohammed V Mausoleum and Kasbah of the Udayas when opening hours and the starting time allow.
Arrival in Rabat
Check in to your selected riad or hotel in Rabat. Dinner is free for you to choose locally.
Travel note: Casablanca and Rabat sightseeing depends on the pickup time. Your confirmed plan will prioritize the visits that fit comfortably rather than promising an impractical first day.
Day 2: Rabat to Chefchaouen
Distance: approximately 245 km
Driving time: approximately 3.5-4 hours, excluding stops
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Leave the Atlantic plain after breakfast and travel north toward the Rif Mountains and Chefchaouen.
Morning departure
Depart Rabat after breakfast, with a comfort stop arranged during the journey north.
Rif Mountain road
The scenery becomes greener and more mountainous as the road approaches Chefchaouen. Short viewpoints can be added without fixing an exact timetable.
Chefchaouen medina
After check-in, walk independently through the blue lanes and spend time around Outa El Hammam Square.
Optional Spanish Mosque viewpoint
If daylight, weather and walking conditions are suitable, the Spanish Mosque path offers a broad view over the town.
Travel note: The final approach is on slower mountain roads. Keep comfortable shoes accessible for Chefchaouen's stepped lanes.
Day 3: Chefchaouen to Fes
Distance: approximately 200 km
Driving time: approximately 3.5-4 hours, excluding stops
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Use the morning for a final walk in Chefchaouen, then continue southeast to Fes for an evening arrival.
Free morning in Chefchaouen
Return to a favorite lane, browse local shops or have a relaxed breakfast before meeting your driver.
Journey to Fes
Travel directly toward Fes with a practical refreshment stop. Volubilis and Meknes are not part of the standard seven-day route because they would reduce the limited time available in Fes.
Fes arrival
Check in to your selected riad or hotel. Depending on arrival time, enjoy a short orientation or free time near your accommodation.
Travel note: This itinerary does not promise a full guided Fes medina tour. A complete guided visit needs more time and is best added with an extra Fes night.
Day 4: Fes to Merzouga via the Middle Atlas
Distance: approximately 470 km
Driving time: approximately 7-8 hours, excluding stops
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An early departure begins the longest road day, crossing the Middle Atlas before descending through the Ziz Valley to the Sahara.
Ifrane and the cedar region
Pause in Ifrane and continue through the Middle Atlas. A short stop near the Azrou cedar forest is included when weather, daylight and road conditions make it practical.
Midelt lunch stop
Break for lunch around Midelt or another suitable town on the route. Lunch is paid locally.
Ziz Valley and Erfoud
Continue through changing plateau scenery to a Ziz Valley viewpoint, then pass Erfoud on the final approach to Merzouga.
Merzouga camp
At the dune edge, continue to the private desert camp by the transfer confirmed in your quotation: a sunset camel ride or 4x4. Dinner is served at camp.
Travel note: This is one of the longest driving days. The early start protects time for essential breaks and the desert transfer before nightfall.
Day 5: Merzouga to Todra Gorge and Dades Valley
Distance: approximately 300 km
Driving time: approximately 5-6 hours, excluding stops
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Leave the dunes after breakfast and travel west through oasis towns and limestone gorge country to Dades Valley.
Sunrise and camp departure
Wake early for an optional sunrise, have breakfast at camp and return to Merzouga by camel or 4x4 according to the confirmed transfer plan.
Rissani and Erfoud
Stop in Rissani when its market and the day's timing make the visit practical. A fossil workshop near Erfoud can also be visited if requested.
Tinghir and Todra Gorge
Continue through Tinghir to Todra Gorge for time beneath the high rock walls and beside the riverbed.
Dades Valley overnight
Drive on to Dades Valley, check in to a selected riad or hotel and have dinner at the property.
Travel note: Day 5 leaves the Sahara and ends in Dades Valley. It does not include another camel ride or a second desert-camp night.
Day 6: Dades Valley to Ait Ben Haddou
Distance: approximately 170 km
Driving time: approximately 3-4 hours, excluding stops
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Follow the southern kasbah route through the Rose Valley, Skoura and Ouarzazate before reaching Ait Ben Haddou.
Rose Valley and Kalaat M'Gouna
Leave Dades after breakfast and travel through the Rose Valley. Seasonal scenery and cooperative stops vary through the year.
Skoura and Ouarzazate
Continue past the Skoura palm oasis. A stop in Ouarzazate is included when the chosen visit and opening hours fit the day.
Ait Ben Haddou
Arrive near the UNESCO-listed ksar with time to explore independently. A local guide can be added to the quotation when requested.
Evening near the ksar
Check in to your selected accommodation near Ait Ben Haddou and have dinner at the property.
Travel note: The local guide at Ait Ben Haddou is optional and is not included unless it appears in your written quotation.
Day 7: Ait Ben Haddou to Marrakech
Distance: approximately 180 km
Driving time: approximately 3.5-4 hours, excluding stops
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After breakfast, continue with the same private driver across the High Atlas Mountains to Marrakech.
Mountain departure
Leave Ait Ben Haddou after breakfast and climb toward the High Atlas road.
Tizi n'Tichka Pass
Cross the winding Tizi n'Tichka route with safe scenic viewpoints chosen according to weather, traffic and road conditions.
Marrakech arrival
Descend toward Marrakech for drop-off at your hotel, riad, airport or another agreed location. No accommodation is included after drop-off unless added to the quotation.
Travel note: Share any same-day flight time before booking. The mountain crossing can be slower in poor weather or heavy traffic.
Tour gallery
Important note about driving times
This route covers northern cities, the Sahara and the High Atlas in seven days. Day 4 from Fes to Merzouga is the longest, at approximately seven to eight hours of driving before stops. Day 5 also includes meaningful road time between Merzouga, Todra Gorge and Dades Valley.
Distances and times are estimates. City traffic, mountain weather, road works and seasonal conditions can affect arrival times, so share any fixed flight or train commitments before booking.
What’s included
Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle and professional driver
- Fuel, road tolls and transport expenses for the published route
- Pickup from a Casablanca hotel, riad or airport
- Drop-off at a Marrakech hotel, riad, airport or agreed location
- Six nights in the accommodation level confirmed in your quotation
- Six breakfasts on Days 2 through 7
- Dinner at the Merzouga camp, in Dades Valley and near Ait Ben Haddou
- One night in a private Sahara desert camp tent
- One camp transfer option: sunset camel ride or 4x4, as confirmed before booking
Not included
- Flights, travel insurance and visa expenses
- Lunches and drinks
- Dinners in Rabat, Chefchaouen and Fes
- Entrance fees unless specifically listed in the quotation
- Local guides in Fes or Ait Ben Haddou unless added to the quotation
- Personal expenses and optional activities
- Tips for the driver, guides and accommodation staff
Accommodation
The tour includes six overnight locations. Exact property names are confirmed with your quotation and remain subject to availability.
- Night 1: Selected riad or hotel in Rabat
- Night 2: Selected riad or hotel in Chefchaouen
- Night 3: Selected riad or hotel in Fes
- Night 4: Private Sahara desert camp near Merzouga
- Night 5: Selected riad or hotel in Dades Valley
- Night 6: Selected riad or hotel near Ait Ben Haddou
Comfortable riads, hotels and a private camp tent selected for practical value.
Upgraded properties and camp options with additional comfort or character.
Premium riads, hotels and camp categories where suitable options are available.
You can upgrade the whole trip—or only selected nights—when requesting your quote.
Example accommodation or similar, subject to availability. No specific property is guaranteed until it appears in your written quotation.
Extra services
- Optional local guide at Ait Ben Haddou
- Full guided Fes medina visit with an extra Fes night
- Comfort or Luxury upgrades for selected nights or the full route
- Extra night in Marrakech or onward transfer after the tour
Private tour style
Your party travels in a private vehicle with the same driver from Casablanca to Marrakech. Photo, lunch and comfort stops can be adjusted within the day, while the overnight cities and long Fes-to-Merzouga stage remain fixed unless a revised route is agreed before booking.
Best time to visit
This route can be planned year-round. Spring and autumn offer the easiest weather, summer works with earlier starts, and winter often brings clear light, fewer crowds and cool evenings.
Good to know
- Pickup time is confirmed after we know your accommodation, season and preferred pace.
- Lunch is usually flexible so you can choose a simple local stop, a scenic restaurant or a quicker break.
- Entrance fees and local guides are kept separate unless your quote states otherwise.
- Luggage can travel with you in the vehicle during private multi-day routes.
- Longer driving days are broken with viewpoints, comfort stops and short visits so the journey feels manageable.
What to pack
Starting estimate and final quotation
€685 is a published starting estimate per person. The final price depends on travel dates, number of travelers, room arrangement, accommodation level, optional activities, extra guides and additional nights.
- Tell us how many adults and children are traveling
- Choose Standard, Comfort, Luxury or ask for guidance
- Review the route, inclusions and payment terms before confirming
Tour Map and Main Route Stops
Schematic route for planning purposes; road choice may change with local conditions.
Booking, payment and cancellation
Send the inquiry form with your preferred date, group size and travel style.
We reply with availability, route notes and a clear price based on your group and accommodation level.
Your booking is confirmed only after you approve the plan and payment details.
Cancellation and change conditions are shared before payment, with practical support if your travel plans shift.
For full details, read our booking policy and cancellation policy.
Trust and planning notes
Private planning
Every quote is shaped around your route, dates, accommodation style and pickup details.
Local support
You travel with a local driver and clear contact details before and during the trip.
Flexible pace
Photo stops, coffee breaks and lunch timing can be adjusted within the day's route.
FAQs
Is the 7 Days Morocco Tour from Casablanca private?+
Yes. The vehicle, professional driver and daily route are reserved for your party. Short stops can be adjusted while keeping the long driving days realistic.
Does the tour finish in Casablanca or Marrakech?+
The standard route starts in Casablanca and finishes in Marrakech. A different final drop-off can be discussed when the revised route and driving time allow it.
Does this itinerary include a full guided tour of Fes?+
No. The standard seven-day route provides free time or a short orientation in Fes depending on arrival time. A full guided medina visit is best arranged with an extra Fes night.
How long is the drive from Fes to Merzouga?+
The Fes to Merzouga day is approximately 470 km and usually requires about seven to eight hours of driving before meal, viewpoint and comfort stops.
Can I use a 4x4 instead of riding a camel?+
Yes. The camp transfer can be arranged by 4x4 instead of camel. Your quotation will confirm the selected transfer and any mobility requirements.
Which meals are included?+
The standard meal plan includes six breakfasts plus dinner at the Merzouga camp, in Dades Valley and near Ait Ben Haddou. Lunches, drinks and dinners in Rabat, Chefchaouen and Fes are not included.
Is EUR 685 the final price for every booking?+
No. EUR 685 is a published starting estimate per person. The final price depends on travel dates, number of travelers, room arrangement, accommodation level, optional activities, extra guides and additional nights.
