Magic of Morocco 9-Day Tour
Discover Morocco’s highlights from Casablanca to Marrakech, including imperial cities, the Atlas Mountains, and the Sahara Desert.
DAY 1 : CASABLANCA AIRPORT – HOTEL IN CASABLANCA
You will be welcomed by your driver at Mohamed V Airport in Casablanca and taken to your hotel. Overnight in the hotel.
If you have arrived in Casablanca a few days before, we can pick you up at your hotel and start the tour directly.
If you have arrived in Casablanca a few days before, we can pick you up at your hotel and start the tour directly.
DAY 2 : CASABLANCA | RABAT | CHEFCHAOUEN
Visit the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. Then drive to Rabat to see Bab Challah, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, royal palace gates, and Oudaya Kasbah. Lunch in a local restaurant. Continue to Chefchaouen, arriving early to explore its blue medina and experience local food. Overnight in the hotel.
DAY 3 : CHEFCHAOUEN | VOLUBILIS | MEKNES | FES
Morning free in Chefchaouen to explore the blue city. Drive to the Roman ruins of Volubilis, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit Meknes: Bab Al-Mansour, Sahrij Souani, Royal stables, granary, Moulay Ismail Mausoleum. Continue to Fes. Overnight in a Riad.
DAY 4 : GUIDED TOUR SIGHTSEEING FES
Full day exploring Fes with a local guide: Royal Palace gate, Fes Medina, Bab Boujloud (Blue Gate), Medrasa Bouanania, Nejjarine fountain, Tanneries, Kairaouine Mosque & University, Jewish Quarter (Mellah), panoramic fortress view. Return to Riad.
DAY 5 : FES | IFRAN | MIDELT | MERZOUGA DESERT
Leave Fes towards Merzouga via Ifran (Switzerland of Morocco), cedar forest in Middle Atlas (see Barbary apes), Midelt for lunch, Tiz Ntalghamt pass, Ziz Gorge, panoramic stops along Ziz Valley. Arrive in Merzouga, welcome with mint tea, camel ride to desert camp (optional by car). Overnight in Sahara camp.
DAY 6 : MERZOUGA | TODRA GORGES | DADES VALLEY
Early sunrise over Erg Chebbi dunes. Berber breakfast in camp. Return to Merzouga village. Drive via Rissani, Tinghir, and Toudgha Gorges (highest, narrowest in Morocco). Lunch in gorge. Continue through Dades Valley, see sand castles and “monkey toes” rock formations. Overnight in a guest house with dinner and breakfast.
DAY 7 : DADES VALLEY | OUARZAZAT | AIT BEN HADDOU | MARRAKECH
Travel through Dades Valley (Way of the Thousand Kasbahs) with photo stops. Visit Kalaat M’Gouna (rose valley) cooperative. Continue to Ait Benhaddou Kasbah. Pass Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2260 m) over High Atlas Mountains, optional visit to Argan oil cooperative. Overnight in Marrakech.
DAY 8 : GUIDED TOUR SIGHTSEEING MARRAKECH
Explore Marrakech with a guide: Majorelle Gardens, Koutoubia Tower, Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace. Lunch near the square. Walk through souks, view handicrafts. Afternoon free for personal exploration.
DAY 9 : MARRAKECH | CASABLANCA AIRPORT
After breakfast, transfer to Casablanca airport 2-3 hours before your flight. End of the Magic of Morocco 9-Day Tour with Epic Travel Morocco.
