8 Day Tour Chefchaouen Fes Sahara from Casablanca

8 Day Tour Chefchaouen Fes Sahara from Casablanca begins with your arrival at Casablanca Mohammed V Airport. Upon arrival, meet your driver and start discovering Morocco’s economic capital. Visit the impressive Hassan II Mosque, completed in 1993 and famous for its 210-meter minaret overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Continue to the Corniche, the Habous Quarter built during the French Protectorate period, and Mohammed V Square, the administrative heart of the city. Later, drive to Rabat, Morocco’s capital since 1912, and settle into your accommodation. Overnight stay in Rabat at Riad Rabat l’Alcazar or similar.

This morning, discover Rabat, one of Morocco’s four imperial cities. Visit the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, completed in 1971 and home to the tombs of King Mohammed V and his sons. Next, admire Hassan Tower, the unfinished 12th-century minaret commissioned by Sultan Yacoub Al Mansour, before exploring the Kasbah of the Oudayas, a historic fortress overlooking the Bou Regreg River and the Atlantic Ocean. Later, continue through the beautiful Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen, the famous Blue Pearl founded in 1471. Overnight stay in Chefchaouen at Casa Hassan or similar.

Enjoy a relaxed morning in Chefchaouen before continuing towards Fes, Morocco’s spiritual and cultural capital. Upon arrival around midday, meet your local guide and begin exploring the UNESCO-listed medina, founded in the 9th century. Visit the Royal Palace gates, the Jewish Quarter, Al Quaraouiyine University established in 859 AD, the Bou Inania Madrasa, and the famous Chouara Tanneries. Later, head to the South Tower for panoramic views over the ancient city before settling into your riad. Overnight stay in Fes Palais Houyam or similar.

Today, leave Fes behind and head towards the Sahara Desert through the beautiful Middle Atlas Mountains. First, stop in Ifrane, established in 1929 and often called the “Switzerland of Morocco.” Next, continue to the cedar forests of Azrou, home to the famous Barbary macaques. As the journey continues, admire the spectacular Ziz Valley with its thousands of palm trees and ancient oasis villages. Upon arrival in Merzouga, enjoy a camel ride across the golden Erg Chebbi dunes and witness a magical sunset. The evening continues with a traditional dinner, Berber music, and an unforgettable night under the stars. Overnight stay in a luxury desert camp at Itran Royal Camp or similar.

Wake up early to admire a breathtaking sunrise over the Sahara dunes before returning to Merzouga village by camel. Afterwards, continue to Rissani, home to one of southern Morocco’s oldest traditional markets and the birthplace of the Alaouite Dynasty. Next, pass through the vast Tinghir Oasis before reaching the spectacular Todra Gorge, where towering canyon walls rise up to 300 meters high. Later, follow the famous Road of a Thousand Kasbahs towards the beautiful Dades Valley, known for its dramatic rock formations and winding mountain roads. Overnight stay in Dades Valley at Luxury Riad Dadès or similar.

Today, continue along the famous Road of a Thousand Kasbahs. First, pass through the Rose Valley, where thousands of Damascus roses bloom every spring, and then cross the Skoura Oasis, known for its vast palm groves and historic kasbahs. Next, visit Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site dating back to the 11th century and one of Morocco’s most famous fortified villages. Afterwards, cross the spectacular High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass at 2,260 meters above sea level. By late afternoon, arrive in Marrakech, Morocco’s vibrant Red City. Overnight stay in Marrakech at Riad Dar One or similar.

Today, discover Marrakech, one of Morocco’s four imperial cities, founded in 1070 by the Almoravid Dynasty. Together with your local guide, visit the Koutoubia Mosque, whose 12th-century minaret dominates the city skyline, the elegant Bahia Palace built in the 19th century, and the Saadian Tombs dating back to the 16th century. Continue through the colorful souks and the UNESCO-listed Jemaa el-Fna Square, the vibrant heart of Marrakech for centuries. Later, enjoy free time to explore the medina, relax at a café, or shop for local crafts before returning to your accommodation. Overnight stay in Marrakech at Riad Dar One or similar.