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9 Days Morocco Tour | Marrakech to Chefchaouen via Casablanca & Merzouga
This 9 days Morocco tour takes you on a full circle from Marrakech and back, passing through big cities, mountain roads, green valleys, and the Sahara Desert. You will feel the difference between modern Casablanca and old medina life in Fes. You will walk blue streets in Chefchaouen, ride a camel in Erg Chebbi, sleep one night in a desert camp under the stars, and visit famous kasbahs like Ait Ben Haddou. Every day brings new views: Atlantic coast, royal palaces, cedar forests, palm oases, and golden sand dunes. The trip is slow enough to enjoy each place but full of experiences. It suits anyone who wants culture, nature, and a true taste of Morocco in nine rich days.
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Visit Casablanca’s Hassan II Mosque and modern Corniche.
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Discover Rabat: Oudaya Kasbah, Royal Palace, and calm medina.
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Walk the blue alleys of Chefchaouen, the photo lover’s dream.
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Explore the ancient medina of Fes, its tanneries, and craft souks.
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Travel to Merzouga and ride camels across the Sahara at sunset.
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Sleep one night in a comfortable desert camp with Berber music.
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See Dades Valley and Todra Gorge — dramatic rocks and quiet villages.
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Visit Ait Ben Haddou, the famous kasbah used in many films.
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Return to Marrakech for final shopping, food, and city life.
You start in Marrakech after breakfast. We drive north to Casablanca along the highway, arriving in time to visit the impressive Hassan II Mosque, a modern wonder by the sea. Walk on the Corniche, see the Atlantic view, and enjoy a fresh seafood lunch if you like. In the afternoon you can visit Morocco Mall or relax. Overnight in Casablanca.
After breakfast we head to Rabat, the capital. You will visit the Oudaya Kasbah, the Hassan Tower, and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V. The city is calm and easy to walk. After lunch we continue north into the Rif mountains toward Chefchaouen. In the late afternoon you arrive at the blue city. Walk slowly in the painted streets, take many photos, and enjoy the soft light that makes the town special. Overnight in Chefchaouen.
Morning in Chefchaouen gives you time to explore markets, small craft shops, and a panoramic viewpoint above the town. After a relaxed breakfast we drive to Fes, the spiritual heart of Morocco. This is a long but beautiful drive through mountain villages and green valleys. Arrive in Fes in the evening and rest in a traditional riad.
Today is for Fes. With a local guide you will walk through the ancient medina, visit the leather tanneries, the pottery quarter, the Al Attarine Madrasa, and the Nejjarine Fountain. Fes is full of history and craft. You will feel the city’s old rhythm and see crafts that have passed for centuries. Overnight in Fes.
We leave Fes early and drive through the Middle Atlas, passing Ifrane and cedar forests near Azrou. The landscape changes from green mountains to dry plains as we move south. Stop in Midelt for lunch, then continue to the palm-lined Ziz Valley, and finally arrive in Merzouga in the late afternoon. Here your camel driver waits. Prepare for your first camel ride into the dunes. Sunset on the sand is quiet and magical. You reach the desert camp, have dinner, listen to Berber music, and sleep in a desert tent.
Wake early to watch the sunrise over the dunes, then return by camel or vehicle to Merzouga for breakfast. After freshening up, visit Rissani market and small fossil shops around Erfoud. You will travel through the desert towns and palm oases toward the Dades Valley, driving along winding roads and seeing famous rock formations. Overnight in Dades valley with dinner and rest.
After breakfast walk a little in the Dades area and enjoy the canyon views. We drive to Todra Gorge for a short walk along the river and a chance to take great photos of the high cliffs. Later we cross to Ouarzazate where you can visit Taourirt Kasbah and the film studios if you wish. Continue to the iconic Ait Ben Haddou, a clay kasbah that looks like another world at sunset. Overnight near Ait Ben Haddou or in Ouarzazate.
After breakfast we explore Ait Ben Haddou more if you like, then cross the High Atlas Mountains by the Tizi n’Tichka pass. The road shows small Berber villages, mountain views, and photo stops. We arrive back in Marrakech in the afternoon. You have free time for a short walk in Jemaa El-Fna or a last meal in town. Overnight in Marrakech.
On the last day you can relax, do last-minute shopping in the souks, or visit the Bahia Palace and Majorelle Garden if time allows. Your driver will drop you at the airport or your next destination in Marrakech. The tour ends with many memories and photos from a full Moroccan circle.
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Private or shared comfortable transport with air conditioning
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English/French/Spanish-speaking driver-guide
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1 night in Casablanca (hotel, breakfast).
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1 night in Chefchaouen (guesthouse/riad, breakfast).
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2 nights in Fes (riad, breakfast).
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1 night in Merzouga desert camp (dinner & breakfast).
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1 night in Dades Valley (hotel/riad, dinner & breakfast).
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1 night near Ait Ben Haddou or Ouarzazate (hotel, dinner & breakfast).
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1 final night in Marrakech (riad, breakfast).
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Camel ride in Merzouga (one camel per person) and desert camp experience.
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Pick up and drop off in Marrakech (airport or hotel)
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Fuel, highway tolls, and driver fees.
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Lunches
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Drinks
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Entrance fees to monuments
4.8 / 5
Based on 26K+ reviews
Customer
“This trip was a perfect mix. Fes medina is amazing for history lovers, and Chefchaouen is full of calm and beautiful streets. Camel riding in Merzouga at sunset was my favorite moment. Good hotels, clear plan, and friendly staff. I recommend it to anyone who wants a full picture of Morocco.”
Customer
“We enjoyed the tour as a family. The kids loved the dunes and the camel ride, and we all appreciated the quiet nights in small towns. The driver was patient, always stopping for photos or tea. A very comfortable and rich trip that gave us great memories.”
Customer
“Nine days were enough to see many places without rushing. I liked the variety: big cities like Casablanca, the history in Fes, the blue city, and the night under the stars in the Sahara. Good food, good drivers, and real experiences with people in small villages.”
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“We loved every day of this 9-day Morocco circle. Casablanca surprised us with its modern feel, Chefchaouen was like a dream in blue, and the desert was the most peaceful night we had. Our driver was kind and drove safely on long roads. This tour showed us many Moroccos in one trip — modern, mountain, and desert life.”