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Morocco Grand Circuit
Best 9-Day Morocco Tour From Casablanca
From the Atlantic coast to the Sahara dunes, across imperial cities and High Atlas passes
The 9-day Morocco tour from Casablanca is a carefully routed circuit that connects Morocco's most iconic destinations, taking you from the Atlantic coast through the blue medina of Chefchaouen, the ancient lanes of Fez, the Sahara dunes of Merzouga, and the red walls of Marrakech. Each stage of the journey is designed to give travellers a genuine sense of the country's geographic and cultural diversity. The difficulty level is rated easy, making it accessible for a wide range of travellers.
The itinerary moves through distinct Moroccan landscapes, from the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas and the Ziz Valley to the dramatic Todra Gorges and the rose-scented Dades Valley. Along the way you will encounter Berber villages, historic kasbahs, and royal monuments that span more than a thousand years of history. The pace allows time for exploration at each stop without feeling rushed.
Accommodation throughout the tour ranges from riads in the medinas to a Berber camp tent in the Sahara, offering a varied experience of how Moroccans live and host. A professional driver accompanies the group from airport pickup to final transfer, providing logistical continuity across the nine days. Meals, camel trekking, and guided city tours are included at key points in the itinerary.
Tour Highlights
Visit Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, one of the largest mosques in the world, built over the Atlantic Ocean.
Walk the blue-painted alleys of Chefchaouen, a hilltop medina nestled in the Rif Mountains of northern Morocco.
Explore Fez el-Bali, home to the world's oldest university Al Qaraouine and the historic leather tanneries.
Spend a night under the stars in a Berber camp in the Sahara Desert of Merzouga, arriving and departing by camel.
Drive through the Tizi n'Tichka Pass at 2260 metres, crossing the High Atlas Mountains on the way to Marrakech.
Discover Ait Ben Hadou, the UNESCO-listed fortified ksar of sun-dried earth buildings rising above the Ounila Valley.
Stop at the Azrou cedar forest in the Middle Atlas to encounter Barbary macaques in their natural habitat.
Itinerary Overview
1
Casablanca Airport Arrival & City Introduction
A professional driver meets you at Casablanca Airport and transfers you to your hotel. The evening is free to settle in and explore the city at your own pace.
2
Casablanca – Rabat – Chefchaouen
Begin with a visit to Hassan II Mosque before heading to Rabat to see Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the Oudaya Kasbah. The day ends in Chefchaouen, the blue city of the Rif Mountains.
3
Chefchaouen Free Morning – Travel to Fez
The morning is free to explore Chefchaouen's cobbled lanes, the 15th-century casbah, and the central square of Outa el Hammam. After lunch, a three-hour drive south brings you to Fez.
4
Full Day Fez City Tour
A guided walk through Fez el-Bali covers the Royal Palace gate, the Jewish Mellah, Al Qaraouine University, the tanneries, and the Moulay Idriss Mausoleum. The afternoon includes a panoramic viewpoint over the entire medina.
5
Fez – Ifrane – Midelt – Merzouga Sahara Desert
Travel south through the mountain village of Ifrane, the Azrou cedar forest, and the Ziz Valley before arriving in Merzouga. A camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes leads to your Berber camp for the night.
6
Merzouga – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley
Watch the sunrise over the dunes before camel-trekking back to the village. The day continues through Tinghir to the Todra Gorges, then along the Dades Valley with its rock formations and fortress villages.
What Is Included
Included
Airport pickup and drop-off transfers
Professional English-speaking driver throughout
Private air-conditioned vehicle
8 nights accommodation in hotels, riads, and Berber camp
Daily breakfast
Dinner in Berber camp (Day 5) and Dades Valley hotel (Day 6)
Camel trekking in Merzouga Sahara Desert
Guided city tours in Fez and Marrakech
Visit to Ait Ben Hadou
Not Included
International flights
Travel insurance
Lunches and dinners not specified in itinerary
Entry fees to monuments and museums
Personal expenses and gratuities
Optional activities not listed in itinerary
Important Information
Please read the following details before booking. This tour is rated easy and suitable for most travellers, but some stops involve walking on uneven cobbled surfaces.
Duration
9 days / 8 nights. The tour begins with airport arrival in Casablanca and ends with a transfer to Casablanca or Marrakech airport depending on your return flight.
What to Bring
Comfortable walking shoes, lightweight clothing for warm days, a warm layer for Atlas and desert nights, sunscreen, and a reusable water bottle. Modest dress is recommended when visiting mosques and medinas.
Cancellation Policy
Please refer to the booking confirmation for the applicable cancellation terms. It is recommended to book with adequate notice to secure preferred dates.
Accessibility
The medinas of Fez, Chefchaouen, and Marrakech involve steep cobbled streets that are not wheelchair accessible. The camel trek in Merzouga requires physical ability to mount and dismount a camel.
Age Range
This tour is suitable for travellers of most ages given its easy difficulty rating. Children are welcome; please inform the operator at booking to arrange appropriate accommodations.
Reserve Your Place on This Morocco Circuit
This 9-day itinerary covers Morocco's most significant cultural, historical, and natural landmarks in a single, well-organised circuit. Spaces are limited on private departures, so early booking is advised to secure your preferred dates.
The tour starts with an airport pickup at Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport on Day 1. It ends on Day 9 with a transfer to either Casablanca Airport or Marrakech Airport, depending on the location and time of your return flight.
Is the Sahara camel trek included in the tour price?▼
Yes, the camel trek from the village of Merzouga into the Erg Chebbi sand dunes and back is included in the tour. It is used as the means of arriving at and departing from the Berber camp.
What type of accommodation is provided throughout the tour?▼
Accommodation varies by destination and includes city hotels, traditional riads in the medinas, a guest house in the Dades Valley, and a Berber tent in the Sahara Desert of Merzouga. Breakfast is provided each morning throughout.
Do I need a visa to travel to Morocco?▼
Visa requirements depend on your nationality. Many nationalities including EU, US, UK, and Canadian passport holders can enter Morocco without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. It is your responsibility to check current entry requirements before travel.
Is this tour available for solo travellers?▼
Yes, the tour is available as a private tour for solo travellers as well as couples, families, and small groups. Contact the operator at booking to confirm group size and any specific requirements.
Are entrance fees to monuments included in the tour?▼
Entrance fees to monuments, museums, and heritage sites are not included in the base tour price and are to be paid locally. The guide will advise on applicable fees at each site during the tour.
Morocco TourSahara DesertChefchaouenFez MedinaMarrakechAit Ben HadouCamel TrekCasablancaTodra GorgesHigh AtlasImperial Cities9 Day Morocco
This tour operates across nine distinct Moroccan regions: Casablanca (Grand Casablanca-Settat), Rabat (Rabat-Sale-Kenitra), Chefchaouen (Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima), Fez (Fes-Meknes), the Middle Atlas highlands of Azrou and Ifrane (Beni Mellal-Khenifra border), Merzouga and Erg Chebbi (Draa-Tafilalet), Tinghir and Todra Gorges (Draa-Tafilalet), the Dades Valley and Ouarzazate (Draa-Tafilalet), and Marrakech (Marrakech-Safi). The circuit crosses three mountain ranges — the Rif, Middle Atlas, and High Atlas — and transitions from Mediterranean coast to sub-Saharan desert and back, offering one of the most geographically complete overland routes available in Morocco. Key UNESCO heritage sites along the route include the Medina of Fez, the Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, and the Medina of Marrakech.
Type: Multi-Day Guided Tour | Country: Morocco | Start City: Casablanca | End City: Casablanca or Marrakech | Regions Covered: Grand Casablanca, Rabat-Sale-Kenitra, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Fes-Meknes, Draa-Tafilalet, Marrakech-Safi | Difficulty: Easy | Duration: 9 Days 8 Nights | Transport: Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle | Includes: Accommodation, Breakfast, Camel Trek, Guided Tours | UNESCO Sites: Fez Medina, Ait Ben Hadou, Marrakech Medina | Suitable For: Solo Travellers, Couples, Families, Small Groups
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