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Discover the very best of Morocco on this unforgettable 9 Days Morocco Tour from Casablanca to Marrakech, a private journey that combines the country’s rich history, diverse landscapes, and authentic cultural experiences. Travel from the Atlantic coast through Morocco’s imperial cities, the blue streets of Chefchaouen, the Middle Atlas Mountains, and the breathtaking Sahara Desert before crossing the High Atlas Mountains to Marrakech.
Enjoy two unforgettable nights in Merzouga, where you’ll experience a camel trek across the golden Erg Chebbi dunes, spend a magical night in a luxury desert camp, and explore the Sahara by 4×4 while visiting nomadic families and the traditional Gnawa village of Khamlia. Along the way, discover ancient kasbahs, dramatic gorges, lush valleys, Roman ruins, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Travel in comfort aboard a private air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced English-speaking driver-guide, allowing you to enjoy Morocco at your own pace with plenty of opportunities for sightseeing, photography, and authentic local encounters.
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Experience Morocco’s most iconic destinations on this 9-day adventure filled with history, culture, and breathtaking scenery. Explore the imperial cities of Rabat, Meknes, Fes, and Marrakech, wander through the blue streets of Chefchaouen, and discover the beauty of the Sahara Desert with two unforgettable nights in Merzouga.
Travel through cedar forests, lush palm groves, spectacular valleys, dramatic canyons, and ancient kasbahs while enjoying authentic Moroccan hospitality. This private tour offers the perfect balance of sightseeing, adventure, and relaxation, making it an ideal way to discover Morocco at a comfortable pace.
Driving Distance: Approx. 340 km
Driving Time: Approx. 5–6 hours
Your 9 Days Morocco Tour from Casablanca to Marrakech begins with pickup from Casablanca Airport or your accommodation. Start your Morocco tour from Casablanca with a visit to the impressive Hassan II Mosque, beautifully located beside the Atlantic Ocean. Afterward, continue to Rabat, Morocco’s capital, where you will discover the Hassan Tower, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the Kasbah of the Udayas overlooking the Bou Regreg River. After time for lunch, leave the Atlantic coast and travel north toward the Rif Mountains. Along the way, enjoy views of green hills, olive groves, and traditional villages. By late afternoon, arrive in Chefchaouen, Morocco’s famous Blue City. Check into your traditional riad before enjoying a relaxing walk through its blue-painted streets, small squares, artisan shops, and charming cafés. Finally, enjoy a peaceful evening surrounded by the beautiful Rif Mountains.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Riad in Chefchaouen
Driving Distance: Approx. 250 km
Driving Time: Approx. 4.5–5 hours
After breakfast, enjoy a final walk through Chefchaouen’s peaceful blue streets before continuing your Casablanca to Marrakech Morocco tour through the countryside. First, travel toward Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Morocco’s most important Roman archaeological locations. Walk among ancient columns, arches, houses, and well-preserved mosaics while learning about the area’s long history. Next, continue to Meknes, one of Morocco’s four imperial cities. Here, discover the impressive Bab Mansour Gate, lively El Hedim Square, and historic places connected with Sultan Moulay Ismail. After time for lunch and exploration, continue toward Fes, widely known as Morocco’s spiritual and cultural heart. By late afternoon, arrive in the city and check into your traditional riad. The rest of the evening is free to relax and prepare for tomorrow’s guided exploration of the fascinating ancient medina of Fes.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Riad in Fes
Driving Distance: Approx. 10–20 km of local travel
Driving Time: Approx. 30–60 minutes of local transfers
After breakfast, meet your licensed local guide for a full day discovering Fes, an important cultural stop on your 9 day Morocco itinerary. First, enjoy panoramic views over the city before visiting the impressive gates of the Royal Palace and the historic Mellah, the old Jewish Quarter. Afterward, enter the UNESCO-listed Fes el-Bali medina, where narrow streets lead through colorful souks, traditional workshops, fountains, and centuries-old buildings. Visit the famous Chouara Tanneries and watch local craftspeople continue traditional leather-working methods. Then, discover landmarks such as Bou Inania Madrasa and the historic Al Quaraouiyine area. Along the way, your guide will explain the history, culture, traditions, and everyday life of Fes. You may also see workshops producing pottery, brassware, textiles, and other handmade goods. Finally, enjoy some free time for shopping or photography before returning to your riad.
Meals: Breakfast
Local Guide: Included
Overnight: Riad in Fes
Driving Distance: Approx. 470 km
Driving Time: Approx. 7–8 hours
After breakfast, begin the longest driving day of your Casablanca to Merzouga desert tour. Leave Fes and travel south through the beautiful Middle Atlas Mountains. First, stop in Ifrane, a peaceful mountain town known for its alpine-style architecture and green surroundings. Next, continue toward the cedar forest near Azrou, where Barbary macaques can sometimes be seen among the ancient trees. Afterward, travel through Midelt and continue toward the spectacular Ziz Valley, where thousands of date palms stretch between rocky mountains. As the scenery changes, continue south until the golden Erg Chebbi dunes appear near Merzouga. Here, meet your camel guide and ride across the Sahara dunes while watching the sunset. Later, arrive at your desert camp, where you can try sandboarding before enjoying a traditional Moroccan dinner and local music. Finally, spend a memorable night beneath the clear Sahara sky.
Meals: Breakfast & dinner
Overnight: Luxury desert camp in Merzouga
Driving Distance: Approx. 40–70 km
Driving Time: Approx. 2–3 hours of 4×4 exploration
Wake early to watch the sunrise over Erg Chebbi, one of the most memorable moments of your Merzouga Sahara tour. After breakfast, begin a 4×4 excursion around the desert to discover the landscapes and communities surrounding Merzouga. First, visit a local nomadic family and share Moroccan mint tea while learning about their daily life in the Sahara. Next, continue toward Khamlia village, where you can listen to traditional Gnawa music and learn about the community’s cultural heritage. During the excursion, you may also visit desert viewpoints, fossil areas, old mines, and small oases hidden among the open landscapes. For travelers looking for extra adventure, optional quad biking or dune buggy rides can be arranged near Erg Chebbi. After a relaxed day exploring the desert, return to your hotel near the dunes. Finally, enjoy dinner and another peaceful evening surrounded by the Sahara.
Meals: Breakfast & dinner
Overnight: Hotel near Merzouga
Optional: Quad biking or dune buggy
Driving Distance: Approx. 270 km
Driving Time: Approx. 4–5 hours
After breakfast, continue your Morocco Sahara desert tour as you leave Merzouga and travel toward Rissani. This historic town was once an important trading center and remains famous for its traditional market. If the souk is open, take some time to explore its lively atmosphere and local products. Afterward, continue through changing desert landscapes toward the impressive Todra Gorge. Here, dramatic limestone cliffs rise high above the river, creating one of southern Morocco’s most beautiful natural settings. Enjoy a relaxing walk through the canyon before stopping for lunch. Next, follow the scenic Road of a Thousand Kasbahs toward the Dades Valley. Along the way, pass traditional mud-brick villages, palm groves, rocky mountains, and unusual natural formations. By late afternoon, arrive in the beautiful Dades Valley and check into your hotel or riad. Finally, enjoy a traditional dinner and a peaceful evening surrounded by southern Morocco’s dramatic landscapes.
Meals: Breakfast & dinner
Overnight: Hotel or riad in Dades Valley
Driving Distance: Approx. 160 km
Driving Time: Approx. 3–4 hours
After breakfast, continue your private Morocco tour through the beautiful landscapes of southern Morocco. First, leave the Dades Valley and travel toward the Valley of Roses, known for its traditional villages, rose fields, local products, and seasonal harvest. Next, continue toward the green Skoura Oasis, where thousands of palm trees surround old villages and historic kasbahs. Stop at Kasbah Amridil, one of the area’s best-preserved earthen fortresses, and learn more about traditional architecture and life in southern Morocco. Afterward, continue toward Ouarzazate, often called the gateway to the Sahara and Morocco’s film capital. Depending on your interests and available time, visit the historic Taourirt Kasbah or explore the famous Atlas Film Studios, where many international productions have been filmed. Finally, check into your hotel or riad and enjoy dinner after a relaxed day combining local culture, kasbahs, oases, and beautiful desert landscapes.
Meals: Breakfast & dinner
Overnight: Hotel or riad in Ouarzazate
Driving Distance: Approx. 200 km
Driving Time: Approx. 4–5 hours
After breakfast, continue the final road section of your Casablanca to Marrakech via Merzouga journey. First, take a short drive from Ouarzazate to Aït Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Morocco’s most famous fortified villages. Walk through its narrow mud-brick streets and discover the traditional earthen architecture that has made this historic ksar so special. If you wish, climb toward the upper part for beautiful views across the surrounding valley. Afterward, continue into the spectacular High Atlas Mountains and cross the famous Tizi n’Tichka Pass at 2,260 meters. Along the way, stop for panoramic mountain views and see traditional villages built along the slopes. As you descend from the mountains, the landscape gradually changes. By late afternoon, arrive in Marrakech and check into your riad in the medina. Finally, enjoy a free evening discovering the lively atmosphere of Morocco’s famous Red City.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Riad in Marrakech
Driving Distance: Approx. 15–30 km of local travel
Driving Time: Approx. 30–60 minutes of local transfers
After breakfast, meet your licensed local guide and enjoy the final day of your 9 Days Morocco Tour from Casablanca to Marrakech. Begin with the elegant Bahia Palace, where beautiful courtyards and traditional Moroccan decoration offer a glimpse into the city’s royal past. Next, continue toward the historic Saadian Tombs and the famous Koutoubia Mosque. Afterward, walk through Marrakech’s colorful souks, where local shops display spices, leather goods, carpets, lanterns, ceramics, and handmade crafts. Continue toward Jemaa el-Fna, the lively heart of the old medina, where storytellers, food stalls, and performers create a unique atmosphere. Depending on your departure time, you may also visit Majorelle Garden or enjoy free time for shopping and a final Moroccan meal. Finally, your private driver will transfer you to Marrakech Menara Airport, your accommodation, or another agreed location, bringing your nine-day Morocco journey to an end.
Meals: Breakfast
Local Guide: Included
Drop-off: Marrakech Airport, accommodation, or agreed location
We offer carefully selected accommodations to suit every budget and travel style.
Standard Option
Mid-Range Option
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All accommodation options provide clean, comfortable, and authentic Moroccan hospitality.
Tour prices vary depending on:
Contact us for a personalized quotation based on your travel dates and accommodation preferences.
Yes. This is a completely private tour designed exclusively for you and your travel companions. You’ll travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with your own experienced English-speaking driver-guide, allowing maximum flexibility throughout the journey.
This journey offers a complete contrast of Moroccan landscapes and cultures in only nine days. You travel from the Atlantic coast and blue streets of Chefchaouen through the ancient medina of Fes, across the Middle Atlas to the Sahara, and then follow the kasbah route through southern Morocco before crossing the High Atlas Mountains to Marrakech.
Send us your preferred travel dates, number of travelers, and accommodation preference. We can then prepare the details and quotation for your private journey from Casablanca to Marrakech.
The tour starts in Casablanca, with pickup from Casablanca Airport or your accommodation, and finishes in Marrakech. At the end of Day 9, your driver can transfer you to Marrakech Airport or your accommodation.
The journey includes Casablanca, Rabat, Chefchaouen, Volubilis, Meknes, Fes, Ifrane, Azrou, the Ziz Valley, Merzouga, Rissani, Todra Gorge, Dades Valley, Valley of Roses, Skoura, Ouarzazate, Aït Ben Haddou, the High Atlas Mountains, and Marrakech.
We recommend comfortable clothing, walking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, and a small overnight bag for the desert camp. Warm clothing is also recommended during winter months because desert nights can be cold.
Yes. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary requirements can be accommodated. Simply let us know when booking your tour.
Yes, the itinerary is flexible and can be customized according to your travel preferences, accommodation choices, and schedule.
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AngelaVerificada
Morocco with friends We spent 7 incredible days in Morocco. Addi was our guide, he accompanied us the whole time and we felt very safe. Highly recommended.Publicado en Tripadvisor![]()
Hernan pVerificada
Excellent experience It was a wonderful experience, everything very organized, the activities very fun. An excellent guide accompanied us the entire tour and the transportation was safe and reliable. I recommend it 100%.Publicado en Tripadvisor![]()
Carito LVerificada
Unforgettable trip. The experience was truly wonderful, from the meeting with Hamid and Said, who were very kind and attentive to us the whole time; all their explanations and guidance at each of the sites were very enriching. We had a great time at each of the destinations, all of them were magical, incredible landscapes. The hotels where we stayed are of very good quality, beautiful, cozy, and with very good service. Highly, highly, highly recommended, thank you very much Morocco Itran Tours.Publicado en Tripadvisor![]()
Yolanda BVerificada
Unforgettable trip An unforgettable trip, wonderful attention and kindness from Addi from the arrival in Tangier to the farewell in Marrakech, we enjoyed the whole trip, both the desert experience and the rest of the areas visited, thanks to the kindness of Addi's family who welcomed us with an excellent meal and the delicious cake made by his sisters, I will recommend it to anyone who asks me about the service and if I return I will travel with Addi again, the driver was wonderful, thank you all very muchPublicado en Tripadvisor![]()
Emma MVerificada
Unforgettable trip It has been an unforgettable and endearing trip. Addi and his brother gave us peace of mind and security, and that made us enjoy Morocco and its people. Thanks for everything and I will return with Addi.Publicado en Tripadvisor![]()
Pablo SVerificada
The desert is fantastic I was in Morocco from September 10th to the 19th. I took a tour through the desert and other cities and areas of Morocco with Adil. The experience was fantastic; thanks to him, I had a vision of both the culture and the charm of its landscape and its people. The treatment received by Adil was exceptional, with great kindness, affection, and respect. His brother, who accompanied us as a driver, did an exceptional job. Which brought great tranquility and peace to this experience. I want to thank both of them. A hug Pablo Sánchez from Valencia (Spain).Publicado en Tripadvisor![]()
Jacqueline BVerificada
Fantastic trip An excellent experience; Addi has been a great professional as well as a fantastic travel companion. He makes the trip super comfortable so that you don't have to worry about anything, just enjoy the country and its people. Very happy also with his brother who was our driver. A wonderful trip, both for all the places we visited and for the Riads and the people we had contact with in the different locations. Morocco is a beautiful country and its people are very kind. It is the second time I have come to this country with Addi, and when I return, I will book with him again. Recommended one hundred percent. Thank you very much, Addi. Jacqueline from Valencia. SpainPublicado en Tripadvisor![]()
Andaluza de mec... mVerificada
I felt at home at all times everything perfect and super well organized Everything perfect including airport pickup, riad and organized excursions I thank you for your attentionPublicado en Tripadvisor![]()
Elena MVerificada
Dream trip!! They simply turn your dream into reality... we will return, a family trip that we will never be able to forget. Luxury Riad, the nights in the desert were like living in a fairy tale.Publicado en Tripadvisor![]()
Enrique PVerificada
We will return An unforgettable experience discovering the Merzouga desert, Chefchaouene, Fès, Marrakech. The guide, the driver, the hotels, everything perfect.