8 day tours from marrakech to Casablanca via desert and Ifrane & chefchaouen

Overview

This 8-day journey from Marrakech to Casablanca takes you through Morocco’s rich history, diverse landscapes, and vibrant cities. Starting from the ancient city of Marrakech, travel eastward to the famous Ait Ben Haddou, experience the dramatic landscapes of the Dades Valley, and venture into the Sahara Desert at Merzouga. The tour continues north, visiting Fes, the Middle Atlas town of Ifrane, and the iconic Blue City of Chefchaouen, concluding in Casablanca.

Highlights

  • Scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains, with views from the Tizi n’Tichka Pass
  • Exploration of Ait Ben Haddou’s traditional clay ksar and iconic scenery
  • Discovering the beauty of the Valley of Roses in Kalaat M’Gouna
  • Walking through the dramatic landscapes of the Dades Valley with its unique rock formations
  • A camel trek in the Sahara Desert, with a night under the stars at a traditional camp in Merzouga
  • Drive through the picturesque Ziz Valley and the Middle Atlas Mountains
  • Visits to Morocco’s historic cities of Fes and Chefchaouen, each offering unique cultural and architectural experiences
  • Tour of Fes’s UNESCO-listed medina, the oldest university, and artisan quarters
  • Exploration of Chefchaouen’s blue-washed medina and local artisan shops
  • Visit to the grand Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, with views of the Atlantic
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Included
  • Transport by air-conditioned minibus
  • Pick up and drop off at the hotel
  • Driver / guide
excluded
  • Soft drinks
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal expenses on the itinerary

Itinerary

exploring the UNESCO World Heritage site and its iconic clay architecture.

Travel from Ait Ben Haddou to Kalaat M’Gouna, passing through scenic mountain landscapes and valleys known for their vibrant rose production.

Continue to the Dades Valley, famous for its stunning rock formations and lush scenery.

Journey to the Sahara, reaching Merzouga where you’ll take a camel trek through the dunes and spend the night in a traditional desert camp under the stars.

  • Travel north from Merzouga to Fes, passing through the scenic Ziz Valley and cedar forests near the Middle Atlas, with a stop in Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco.”

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Spend a full day exploring the historic city of Fes, including visits to Al Qarawiyyin University, the medina, and Chouara Tannery.

Depart Fes for Chefchaouen, taking in the charming blue-washed streets, mountain views, and relaxed ambiance of the Blue City.

Head from Chefchaouen to Casablanca, concluding the journey with a visit to the Hassan II Mosque, Morocco’s architectural masterpiece along the Atlantic coast.



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