This 7 days imperial cities and Morocco desert tour from Casablanca is a perfect private Morocco itinerary for travelers who want to discover Chefchaouen, Fes, the Sahara Desert, Dades Valley, Ait Ben Haddou, Marrakech, and Casablanca in one unforgettable week. Your tour starts in Casablanca with pickup from your hotel or airport, then continues toward the Blue City, ancient Roman ruins, imperial cities, desert dunes, dramatic gorges, kasbahs, and the High Atlas Mountains.During this 7 days Morocco tour from Casablanca, you will visit the famous Hassan II Mosque if time permits, travel north along the Atlantic coast, and continue through Rabat toward Chefchaouen, the beautiful blue city in the Rif Mountains. From Chefchaouen, the journey continues to Volubilis, an important Roman archaeological site, before reaching Fes, one of Morocco’s oldest and most fascinating imperial cities.This private Morocco desert tour from Casablanca includes a guided visit of Fes Medina, where you will discover Bou Inania Madrasa, Attarine Madrasa, Karaouiyne Mosque and University, Nejjarine Fountain, Bab Boujloud, the medieval tanneries, the Royal Palace, and traditional souks. From Fes, travel through Ifrane, Azrou cedar forests, Midelt, Ziz Valley, Erfoud, and Merzouga Sahara Desert.One of the best highlights of this Casablanca imperial cities and Sahara desert tour is the overnight stay in Merzouga Desert. You will enjoy a sunset camel ride across the dunes, mint tea at the camp, dinner, Berber music under the stars, and a peaceful night in a Sahara desert camp. After the desert experience, the tour continues through Rissani, Todra Gorge, Dades Gorge, Rose Valley, Skoura, Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou, and the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass before reaching Marrakech.This 7 day Morocco itinerary from Casablanca ends with time to explore Marrakech’s famous souks and old medina before returning to Casablanca airport or your hotel. It is ideal for couples, families, friends, and small groups looking for culture, imperial cities, desert adventure, history, and beautiful Moroccan landscapes.
Imperial Desert Itinerary
Start your 7 days imperial desert tour from Casablanca with pickup from Casablanca airport, your hotel, or your riad. If your arrival time is early enough, visit the impressive Hassan II Mosque, one of Morocco's most famous landmarks, located beside the Atlantic Ocean.nnAfter the visit, begin the drive north along the Atlantic coast. You may stop in Rabat, Morocco's capital city, for lunch or a short break before continuing through scenic landscapes toward the Rif Mountains. Arrive in Chefchaouen, the famous Blue City, and check into your traditional hotel.nnIn the afternoon and evening, enjoy free time to walk through the blue streets, take photos, explore the medina, and relax in the peaceful mountain atmosphere.nnOvernight: Hotel in ChefchaouennMeals included: BreakfastnAccommodation: Casa Hassan or similarnHighlights: Casablanca, Hassan II Mosque, Rabat, Chefchaouen Blue City
After breakfast, enjoy the morning at your own pace in Chefchaouen. Walk through the blue-painted medina, visit local shops, take photos of the colorful streets, and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of this beautiful mountain town.nnAfter lunch, leave Chefchaouen and travel toward Volubilis, one of the most important Roman ruins in Morocco. Explore the archaeological site and see ancient columns, mosaics, arches, and historic remains from Roman times.nnAfter visiting Volubilis, continue through farmland, olive groves, and traditional villages toward Fes. Arrive in the evening and check into your riad in the old medina.nnOvernight: Hotel or riad in FesnMeals included: BreakfastnAccommodation: Palais Houyam or similarnHighlights: Chefchaouen Medina, Volubilis Roman Ruins, Fes Old Medina
After breakfast at your riad, meet your local guide for a half-day guided tour of Fes, one of Morocco's oldest imperial cities and a UNESCO-listed cultural destination.nnStart your visit in the historic medina and discover important monuments such as Bou Inania Madrasa, Attarine Madrasa, Karaouiyne Mosque and University, and the Nejjarine marble fountain. Walk through narrow streets filled with traditional workshops, old houses, local markets, and beautiful Islamic architecture.nnLater, enjoy lunch at a traditional Moroccan restaurant before continuing your visit to Bab Boujloud, the famous blue gate of Fes. You will also see the medieval tanneries, the Royal Palace gates, and the colorful souks where artisans sell jewelry, leather, copperware, pottery, spices, and handmade goods.nnAfter the tour, return to your riad and enjoy the evening at leisure.nnOvernight: Hotel or riad in FesnMeals included: BreakfastnAccommodation: Palais Houyam or similarnHighlights: Fes Medina, Bou Inania Madrasa, Attarine Madrasa, Karaouiyne University, Nejjarine Fountain, Bab Boujloud, Chouara Tanneries, Royal Palace, Fes Souks
After breakfast, leave Fes and begin your journey toward the Sahara Desert. Drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains and stop in Ifrane, a clean alpine-style town known for its European atmosphere and mountain scenery.nnContinue to Azrou and the cedar forests, where you may see Barbary macaque monkeys in their natural environment. Afterward, travel through mountain landscapes toward Midelt, known as the Apple Capital, where you can stop for lunch.nnIn the afternoon, continue through changing landscapes, river valleys, mountains, and palm groves. Pass through the Ziz Valley and stop in Erfoud to visit fossil and mineral workshops, known for ancient fossils and desert stone products.nnAs the dunes begin to appear on the horizon, arrive in Merzouga Sahara Desert. Enjoy mint tea at your desert camp, then take a sunset camel ride across the golden dunes. In the evening, enjoy dinner, local music, and a magical night under the stars.nnOvernight: Sahara desert camp in MerzouganMeals included: Dinner and breakfastnAccommodation: Sahara Desert Camp or similarnHighlights: Ifrane, Azrou Cedar Forest, Midelt, Ziz Valley, Erfoud Fossils, Merzouga Sahara Desert, sunset camel ride, desert camp
Wake up early to enjoy the magical sunrise over the Sahara dunes. After breakfast at your camp, return by camel or 4×4 transfer and begin the journey toward Dades Valley.nnFirst, visit Rissani, a traditional market town known for its colorful souks and connection to the ancient town of Sijilmassa. Afterward, travel west through Tinejdad and Tinghir, passing palm groves, adobe villages, and beautiful desert landscapes.nnContinue to Todra Gorge, one of Morocco's most impressive natural sites. Walk through the gorge and admire its high canyon walls, crystal-clear river, and dramatic mountain scenery. Later, drive toward Boumalne Dades and explore Dades Gorge, famous for its rock formations, valley views, and peaceful landscapes.nnCheck into your hotel or riad and enjoy dinner in Dades Valley.nnOvernight: Hotel or riad in Dades ValleynMeals included: Dinner and breakfastnAccommodation: Luxury Riad Dades or similarnHighlights: Sahara sunrise, Rissani Souks, Sijilmassa, Tinghir, Todra Gorge, Boumalne Dades, Dades Gorge
After breakfast, explore more of Dades Gorge, including its rock formations and hidden kasbahs. Then continue through Dades Valley, passing adobe villages, kasbahs, and beautiful mountain scenery.nnTravel through the Rose Valley, famous for Damask roses and rose products, then continue to Skoura, known for its ancient palm grove and impressive kasbahs. Afterward, drive to Ouarzazate, often called the cinema capital of Morocco, and visit the famous film studios.nnNext, visit the Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most iconic fortified villages in Morocco. This ancient kasbah has been used as a filming location for many famous movies and is one of the highlights of the route.nnAfter lunch or free time near Ait Ben Haddou, cross the High Atlas Mountains through the scenic Tizi n'Tichka Pass at 2,260 meters. Enjoy stops for panoramic views, photos, Berber villages, and mountain landscapes before arriving in Marrakech by nightfall.nnOvernight: Hotel or riad in MarrakechnMeals included: BreakfastnAccommodation: Les Jardins Mandaline or similarnHighlights: Dades Gorge, Rose Valley, Skoura Palm Grove, Ouarzazate Film Studios, Ait Ben Haddou, Tizi n'Tichka Pass, High Atlas Mountains, Marrakech
After breakfast, enjoy your final day exploring Marrakech, the famous Red City. Walk through the old medina and visit the colorful traditional souks, including areas known for babouches, carpentry, perfumes, spices, leather goods, lamps, carpets, and local handicrafts.nnYou may also spend time around Jemaa El Fna Square, one of Marrakech's most famous landmarks, known for its lively atmosphere, food stalls, performers, and surrounding streets. After your visit, your driver will transfer you to Casablanca airport or your hotel.nnThis marks the end of your private 7 days imperial cities and Morocco desert tour from Casablanca.nnMeals included: BreakfastnDrop-off: Casablanca airport or hotelnHighlights: Marrakech Medina, Marrakech Souks, Jemaa El Fna Square, Casablanca transfer
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