Morocco 9 Days Tour from Casablanca to Marrakech by Fes and Merzouga
You will start your Morocco 9 Days Tour from Casablanca making your way to Chefchaouen, Fez, Merzouga and Marrakech. In other words, you will discover the unique parts of Morocco. For example, Ancient Kasbah, Imperial cities, Berber Villages, Sahara Desert and Green Valleys too. As well, you get the chance to take a camel ride or 4×4 safari into the desert campsite. Besides, Morocco 9 days tour permits you to wonder the culture, enchanting landscapes and the vibrant cities.
Morocco 9 Days Tour from Casablanca to Marrakech by Fes
Highlights: Morocco 9 Days tour
- – Casablanca, Rabat, Chefchaouen and Fez.
- – Sahara Desert & Camel Treks.
- – High Atlas Mountains.
- – Historical Ait ben Haddou Kasbah.
Tour Overview
- – Pick up: Casablanca.
- – Drop off: Marrakech.
- – Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights.
- – Type: Guided Tour.
Day 1: Meeting you Upon your arrival at the Airport in Casablanca.
A member of our team will greet you Upon your arrival at Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport, and transfer to your hotel in the center of Casablanca.
Day 2: Casablanca – Rabat – Chefchaouen.
Today, we will start our Morocco 9 days tour from Casablanca city. The tour includes a visit to the Hassan II Mosque which is the largest mosque in Morocco. The building was commissioned by King Hassan II to be the most ambitious structure ever built in Morocco. It was designed by the French architect Michel Pinseau who had lived in Morocco, and was constructed by the civil engineering group Bouygues. In addition, Rick’s Cafe, the mythical saloon from the 1942 film “Casablanca” has finally been transformed from celluloid to restaurant. After that, we will continue to Rabat through the heart of Morocco, starting with the charming capital, Rabat with its events, museums, festivals, and monuments: Royal Palace, Hassan Tower, ramparts, and the medina. After having lunch, then we drive towards Chefchaouen, Overnight in the hotel including bed and breakfast.
Day 3: Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Fez.
Today, it will be a free time in chefchaouen walking the streets of the medina and discovering things along the way. Chefchaouen is located in the Rif Mountains and it is worth walking instead of driving! It is also really famous for its colour. Besides, the buildings painted in various hues of blue make Chefchaouen (the Blue Pearl of Morocco) a pleasant visit for tourists, and a dream come true for photographers. So, Plaza Outta Hammam in Chefchaouen is the main square and it is beautifully designed and well-maintained, with plenty of space to relax and enjoy the surroundings. Later on, we will continue our Morocco 10 days tour towards the spiritual city of Fez.
Day 4: Fes Guided Tour.
After breakfast, we will explore Fez city with a local guide. Fez is now Morocco’s spiritual capital and a tourist attraction. Besides, the old town is a world heritage site and is home to the world’s oldest university. Importantly, it was a place for scholars and learning. Moreover, Fez Tannery is one of the city’s most iconic sights and still active. Above all, there is a beautiful Royal gold gate and ceramic factory. Therefore, you will discover the best attractions in Fez including Chouara Tannery, Medersa Bou Inania, and Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts & Crafts. Thus, our Morocco tour from Casablanca covers the medina of Fez which is listed as a World Heritage Site and is one of the world’ oldest cities.
Day 5: Fez – Ifrane – Monkeys – Erfoud – Sahara Desert.
Today, we will continue the Morocco 9 Days tour towards the Merzouga desert through Ifrane city and Cedar forest making a stop to see the wild monkeys waiting for people to feed them. Barbary macaques are remarkably adaptable animals, they come to the ground to forage for food, mainly acorns. In addition, on the way to Erg Chebbi Sahara, our Morocco tour will pass by Middle Atlas and beautiful landscapes combined between berber villages and valleys.
Furthermore, we will head to Merzouga where we will camp and spend a magical night under the stars if the weather permits. In other words, sleeping in a tent is an authentic experience. Therefore, Erg Chebbi Dunes are in the Merzouga desert. In fact, this part is the most beautiful in the Merzouga Sahara due to the quality and the color of the dunes. After dinner, we will play local music and dance around the fireplace.
Day 6: Sahara desert – Todra Gorges – Tinghir – Dades Valley.
We will start our day early in the morning before the sun is up! Someone from the camp staff will wake you up to enjoy the sunrise. After breakfast, we will continue our Morocco 9 days tour through the oasis of Tafilalet, Erfoud, Jorf, Tinjdad and Gorges (one of the most impressive canyons). In other words, Tafilalet oasis is one of the main important oases of the Moroccan part of the Sahara desert. In addition, we will drive by Erfoud (city of fossils) to get Todra palm and Gorges.
Erfoud is a region’s fossil museum, which prepares and sells fossils to collectors, universities, and museums worldwide. In addition to this city is rich geologically, with the plurality of fossils in the region. Next step will be Todra Gorges in Morocco not only providing spectacular views and a challenging hike, but it can also provide an opportunity to actually see the local people and daily life and hiking or climbing the mountains. Overnight in Dades village.
UNESCO site – Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah.
Our Morocco 9 days tour will cover the fascinating Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou as one of the best preserved and most representative sets of kasbahs in Morocco. It was established in 757, and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Morocco in 1987.
Day 7: Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Marrakech.
After breakfast in the hotel, we will continue ouw Moroco 9 days towards Ouarzazate city or Moroccan Hollywood and the High Atlas Mountains or Tizi N tichka pass. Therefore, we will pass by the rose village and Skoura Oasis heading to Ouarzazate and discover many places nearby. We will have the chance to visit the universal Heritage Site of Ait ben Haddou Kasbah as it has been listed under UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987. The Kasbah hosted many movie makers. For example, Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia and mummy. In other words, Aït Ben Haddou is a historic ighrem or ksar along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech in Morocco. In the Afternoon, we will drive to Marrakech over the Mountains of High Atlas passing through the Tizi N’tichka pass (2260 m). Drop off in Marrakech and overnight in a Hotel or Riad.
Day 8: Marrakech Guided Tour by local guide.
Today, we will explore the ancient medina of Marrakech city including Bahia Palace, Koutoubia Mosque, Mderssa Ben Youssef… and Majorelle Garden. So, Our guide will show you the essential monuments of Marrakesh. As well as, you’ll find a city that has both an old and a new part, with equally interesting parts to explore at night too! The Jemaa el-Fna Square is the main and Cultural space of Marrakesh. Besides, it is one of the main important spaces inside old Medina and has become one of the symbols of the city. Jemaa el Fna really comes to life at night, with locals and visitors. So, they enjoy seeing snake charmers, story tellers, henna makers… and food sellers. Therefore, you will have a free evening to enjoy the atmosphere of Medina at night because it offers a unique and immersive experience to visitors in the heart of Moroccan culture and tradition.
Day 9: Departure.
Finally, we will drive you from Marrakech city towards the Marrakesh Airport or Mohammed V Airport in Casablanca. Therefore, we will end our Morocco 9 days tour based on the flights.