7 Days Tour From Casablanca
7 Days Morocco Itinerary From Casablanca to Marrakech Overview
This 7 days tour from Casablanca will take you through some of the most rich and culturally diverse provinces of Morocco to visit the exciting culture, attractions. It starts in the North of Morocco in Casablanca – a vibrant economic citythen you tour Rabat, Morocco’s capital and then Chefchaouen, otherwise known as the blue city.
It is also followed by the historical Volubilis also known as the ruins of the Roman Empire, the new capital of Ismail, Meknes and the cultural Melilla city, Fes. A southern route of the tour shall include the beautiful city of Ifrane, the splendid Cedars Forest, and Midelt. You will proceed to the Ziz Valley the traditional market of Rissani and fossil town Erfoud.
In addition, you will get an enchanting feeling in the Sahara desert of Merzouga to ride camels, exploring a luxury camp and seeing the beautiful sunset and sunrise. It also proceeds to the Todra and Dades gorges, the remarkableKSbah of Ait Ben Haddou and the magnificent high atlas mountains. Included after the tour is a guided Moroccan tour to Marrakech making it a complete Moroccan extravaganza.
Highlights of 7 Days Tour From Casablanca To Marrakech Via Desert
- Detailed information about the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca.
- Rabat palaces and monuments in Morocco – learn history of the city.
- Take a walk in the blue painted streets of Chefchaouen.
- Drive around and get a closer look at the Roman ruins of Volubilis still standing well today.
- Horse back riding and sleeping in tents in the sahara desert.
- Today it is high time to pay attention to the Todra and Dades Gorges beauty.
- Learn the most you can about the fortress-like Ait Ben Haddou, which forms part of the UNESCO list of World Heritage sites.
- Drive across the Tizi-n-Tichka pass through the high Atlas Mountains.
Morocco Itinerary: 7 Days Tour From Casablanca To Marrakech Via Desert
Day 1: Arrival in Casablanca
Your 7 days tour from Casablanca starts upon arrival at the airport, port, or to the preferred accommodation, we will be waiting for you. The first stop on the self-drive route that you can plan is Casablanca, the commercial capital of Morocco. First, you should go to the Hassan II Mosque which is among the largest mosques in the word and wonderfully built by the seaside.
Furthermore, you will have your lunch break so that you can taste the Moroccan foods. If you have time later in the day, return to Casablanca’s city center and go for a walk at the cornice it’s a lively boulevard that offers breathtaking views of the ocean. Finish the day at a nice hotel to make sure the night in a cozy bed.
Day 2: Casablanca - Rabat - Chefchaouen
After breakfast, we will take a car and drive in North along the coast side to the Rabat – the capital city of Morocco. Rabat is an imperial city reputed for its histories and archaeological sites and the places you will be taken to are such as the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, the Kasbah of Oudaya among others.
Furthermore, After free time for lunch, we will resume our north bound journey through the picturesque route via Ouazzane and get to the beautiful blue city of Chefchaouen. The city of Chefchaouen is located in the Rif Mountains of northwest Morocco; its most prominent feature is the breathtaking blue Pre-Roman, imperial city. Dining and camping at a beautiful local hotel.
Day 3: Chefchaouen - Volubilis - Meknes - Fes
Start your day with a great morning walk through the small streets of Chefchaouen where every street corner will offer an amazing picture. Next, we will travel southwards to visit one of the most important archaeological sites, Volubilis which is a Roman ruins-Ramblings, and a world heritage.
Moreover, this place presents enormously beautiful design of mosaic, domes and arcs as well as original relics of the Roman city. From there we go to Meknes, another imperial city that was known as the Ismaili capital. You will visit Bab Al-Mansour, Sahrij Souani the Royal stables Mausoleum or the tomb of Moulay Ismail. Last, we go to Fes ato spend the night in a traditional riad.
Day 4: Full-Day Guided Tour of Fes
On the fourth day of your 7 days tour from Casablanca, you will discover the sites and landmarks of Fes that is Morocco’s oldest Imperial city. First, go to the Royal Palace gates and then take a walk into the old Medina, which is one of the world heritages sites. When you enter Bab Boujloud which is the Blue Gate you will find yourself surrounded by a maze of small alleyways and souks. Important sites like Medersa Bouanania, the Tanneries the Najjarine Fountain and mouth, Quaraouin Mosque and University oldest university in the world.
Moreover, we will be visiting is the Medina in the morning, then heading on to the Jewish quarter which is called Mellah, and ending the day with a vantage point view of the city. Retrace your steps to your accommodation at the riad for another night’s accommodation.
Day 5: Fes - Ifrane - Cedars Forest - Midelt - Ziz Valley - Merzouga
In the morning we start and drive south and head for Middle Atlas area, the first stopover being Ifrane the so-called Moroccan Switzerland because of its alpine like architecture and cool climate. Next head to the Cedars Forest to spend time with the wild Barbary macaques that are in this area. We will then proceed to Midelt for lunch as well to take lunch for the day. Further on the sightseeing, one can also see vivid valleys known as the Ziz Valley.
Late afternoon sees us in Merzouga, the village that marks the entry to the Sahara. This episode suggests that one changes from camels and travels across the sandy plains, pause on the summit of a huge dune at sunset. Tour a luxury desert camp spending time into Berber live music and dance around a fire during a night in Sahara under open sky.
Day 6: Merzouga - Rissani - Erfoud - Todra Gorges - Dades Valley
for the sixth day of you 7 days tour from Casablanca, we wake up early to get the best view of the stunning sunrise and afterward have breakfast riding camels back to Merzouga. We proceed to Rissani, the former economic metropolis of Southern Morocco and now famous for its lively souk.
From there and then, we head to Erfoud to visit its fossils shops before we advance to the Todra Gorges. The ride, hike, walk or just the sight seeing to these beautiful red cliffs created by the Todra River is certainly breathtaking. Next, we transfer to Dades Valley and the journey take us through Boumalne Dades for view the rocks formation “Monkey fingers”. Overnight in a local hotel.
Day 7: Dades Valley - Rose Valley - Skoura - Ait Ben Haddou - Marrakech
On the last day, our tour guide will help you explore the Rose Valley famous for its virgin rose products. The may is the best time to come because there is a festival dedicated to the rose harvest which is cultivated here. Carry on to Skoura a region filled with palm trees then to Ouarzazate the movie village. In the course of the day, we also see Ait Ben Haddou that is a famous ksar and the UNESCO World Heritage site, as well as a filming location for many movies and television series.
Furthermore, after visiting the kasbah we then travel through the mountains via the Tizi-n-Tichka pass and continue on to Marrakech. Once in Marrakech we will drop you to your hotel, or the airport, thus ending our 7 days tour from Casablanca.
Included / Excluded About Our 7 Days Tour From Casablanca
- Private four wheel drive car or minibus with air conditioning and fuel.
- English/Spanish-speaking driver.
- Comfortable nights in hotels/riads.
- One night in a luxury desert camp.
- Camel rides, including sunrise and sunset trips.
- Daily breakfasts and two dinners.
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance.
- Optional activities.
- Lunches
- Tips
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Frequently Asked Questions
How generic is this tour meant to be?
Certainly! It is suitable for every age group and types of travellers including the families and individuals. The type of activities has been well arranged in a way that caters for cultural, adventure and relaxation desires of tourists. Furthermore, hotels selected are comfortable and easily assessable.
How many lacks of years old is the cowboys boss missis what should I pack for the desert camp?
When attending the show don’t forget to dress comfortably for the hot summer days and maybe a warm sweater for colder evening in the desert. Each camper should have either a torch or headlamp when going out in the camp at night. Also, do not leave out Sunglasses and sunscreen, a hat or cap for a shade. It is also important to take a small bag for day trip or adventures as well. Last but not least, you need to have a camera to capture great images of the desert.
Are meals provided for or do it yourself when on the tour?
Breakfast is offered for every day and two dinners for the duration of the stay, and represents Moroccan traditional food. Breakfasts and dinners are excluded; this means that during the transfer, you can taste real local cuisine. However, on this special tour you will be attending a night in the desert camp having a magnificent dinner which will be accompanied with Berber music and dance show under the stars.
By when should one plan to take this 7 Days Tour From Casablanca?
This tour is best done during the spring (March to May) and the autumn (September to November). Autumn and spring are fine seasons since the climate is not extremely hot; thus, it is suitable for moving around different areas of Morocco. Summer may be hot especially when touring the desert and conversely at night the winter may be very cold.
Why do I need this insurance for this 7 Days Tour From Casablanca?
You get to know that travel insurance is not compulsory but we encourage clients to take it to avoid any mishap. It can also cater for incidences such as the medical emergencies, cancellations of the trip mid- vacation, or loss of personal belong. Travel insurance will guarantee you create the tour you are going for a hitch-free adventure and no stress. Ensure that your policy caters for all the activities planned in the tour. Furthermore, we must also suggest taking a copy of insurance documents with you while traveling.
What types of lodging accommodation are going to be available?
You will be accommodated in 2-3-star hotels and riads selected for their combination of comfort and decorations in Moroccan style.
what about meals, are they counted in the price?
Lunch is not included most of the times but other meals specifically during the desert camp and hotel are included. But it is not included because you can have the opportunity to go and order various local meals at different stops. Accommodation within the tour, our guide will advise you on the best restaurants to have meals in the region.
How is hiking at Todra Gorges?
Todra Gorges hiking is of moderate difficulty. He is generally level with clear trails and will therefore be accessible for most tourists. Basically, we encourage you to get up and move around the room, but if you cannot at all or would rather not, kindly inform us beforehand.
Can one find the internet connection like WiFi while on the 1 week Morocco itinerary from Fes?
Indeed, WiFi is present in most of the hotels and riads and sometimes in some camps in the desert.
What should I do if the pick up times do not correspond to the flight times?
We provide pick up and drop off service flexibility. Kindly let us know your flight details to have your program customized to fit the time of arrival. This helps to have a good start and end of the tour, in case you arrive early or late to Fes.