7-Day Morocco Tour from Casablanca to Marrakech

A Morocco route by Affordable Morocco Tours

Tour Overview

Tour Length:

7 Days / 6 Nights

Start City:

Casablanca

End City:

Marrakech

Price Range:

€TBD

Destinations Included:

9+ sites (Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes, Volubilis, Fes, Ifrane, Midelt, Merzouga/Erg Chebbi, Rissani, Todra Gorge, Dades Valley, Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou, Marrakech)

7-Day Morocco Tour from Casablanca to Marrakech

A Morocco route by Tarhanine Morocco Tours

Tour Overview

Tour Length:

7 Days / 6 Nights

Start City:

Casablanca

End City:

Marrakech

Price Range:

€TBD

Destinations Included:

9+ sites (Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes, Volubilis, Fes, Ifrane, Midelt, Merzouga/Erg Chebbi, Rissani, Todra Gorge, Dades Valley, Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou, Marrakech)

7 days

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About this Tour

This 7-day itinerary begins in Casablanca on Morocco’s Atlantic coast and ends in Marrakech, combining imperial cities, historic sites, and the Sahara Desert.

You visit Rabat, Meknes, the Roman ruins of Volubilis, and enjoy a guided day in Fes. The journey continues through the Middle Atlas to Merzouga, where you experience a camel trek in Erg Chebbi and sleep in a desert camp. You then travel through Rissani, Todra Gorge, and Dades Valley, continuing via Ouarzazate and Ait Ben Haddou before arriving in Marrakech for a full day of exploration and departure transfer.

Highlights

Your 7-Day Route: At a Glance

Best for:

First-time visitors who want Morocco’s key cities plus the Sahara in one week

Tour length:

7 Days / 6 Nights

Start city:

Casablanca

End city:

Marrakech

Route:

Casablanca → Rabat → Meknes → Volubilis → Fes → Ifrane → Midelt → Merzouga (Erg Chebbi) → Rissani → Todra Gorge → Dades Valley → Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → Marrakech

Signature moments: Hassan II Mosque • Oudayas Kasbah • Volubilis ruins • Fes medina tour • Camel trek in Erg Chebbi • Desert camp night • Todra Gorge walk • Ait Ben Haddou (UNESCO) • Marrakech monuments and souks

Signature moments:

Rabat • Fes (2 nights) • Merzouga desert camp • Dades Valley • Marrakech (as per itinerary flow)

Itinerary Route

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Casablanca – Corniche – Rabat

Arrive in Casablanca and meet your guide at Mohammed V International Airport. Visit the Hassan II Mosque, a major landmark on the Atlantic coast, then enjoy a walk along Casablanca’s Corniche. Continue to Rabat, Morocco’s capital.

Overnight: Rabat

Day 2: Rabat – Meknes – Volubilis – Fes

After breakfast, explore Rabat’s Oudayas Kasbah (UNESCO-listed), the Royal Palace, and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V.

Continue to Meknes to see Bab Mansour and explore the historic medina. Then visit Volubilis, one of North Africa’s best-preserved Roman archaeological sites, before continuing to Fes.

Overnight: Fes

Day 3: Fes Guided Tour – Medina, Tanneries, Medersa, Nejjarine

After breakfast, begin a guided sightseeing tour of Fes. Walk through the medina and visit key sites including Bou Inania Madrasa, the tanneries, and Funduk Nejjarine. Return to your hotel and enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner.

Overnight: Fes

Day 4: Fes – Ifrane – Midelt – Merzouga Desert (Erg Chebbi) – Camel Trek – Desert Camp

Travel south across the Middle Atlas, passing the cedar forests of Ifrane and the orchards around Midelt. By midday, arrive at the edge of the Sahara in Merzouga.

Switch from vehicle to camel and take a trek across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. Watch sunset, enjoy a traditional dinner, and spend the night in a desert camp under the stars.

Overnight: Merzouga desert camp

Day 5: Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley

Wake early for sunrise, then return from the dunes and continue toward Rissani, known for historic ksour and local markets.

Travel through palm valleys to Todra Gorge, one of Morocco’s most dramatic canyons, suitable for photos and a gentle walk. Continue to Dades Valley, known for kasbah landscapes and rose gardens.

Overnight: Dades Valley

Day 6: Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech

Follow the “Route of a Thousand Kasbahs” toward Ouarzazate, often known for its film history. Visit Taourirt Kasbah, then continue to Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site and Morocco’s best-known mudbrick fortress.

Cross the High Atlas via Tizi n’Tichka Pass and descend into Marrakech.

Overnight: Marrakech (based on itinerary flow)

Day 7: Marrakech Exploration – Departure Transfer

Spend a full day exploring Marrakech. Visit Jemaa el-Fnaa, the Koutoubia Mosque, the Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace, and Majorelle Garden.

Enjoy time in the souks for last-minute shopping or a final Moroccan meal. Depending on your flight schedule, transfer to Marrakech Airport for departure.

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At Affordable Morocco Tours, every journey begins with you. Whether you are planning a quick getaway or traveling as a family group, we create private tours designed to match your interests, pace, and preferred style.

The itineraries on our website are a starting point. Once we know your travel dates and preferences, we customize the route to support a smooth experience from arrival to departure.

Our mission is to make your Morocco journey complete, authentic, and memory-filled.

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Q1: How long is the Casablanca to Marrakech tour?

It is 7 days / 6 nights, starting in Casablanca and ending in Marrakech.

Q2: Which cities and sites are included in this itinerary?

The route includes Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes, Volubilis, Fes, Merzouga (Erg Chebbi), Rissani, Todra Gorge, Dades Valley, Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou, and Marrakech.

Q3: Does the tour include a camel trek and desert camp night?

Yes. Day 4 includes a camel trek in Erg Chebbi and an overnight stay in a desert camp.

Q4: Is there a guided day in Fes?

Yes. Day 3 is a full-day guided tour including the medina and key sites listed in your itinerary.

Q5: Do we visit Ait Ben Haddou?

Yes. Day 6 includes Ait Ben Haddou before crossing the High Atlas to Marrakech.

Q6: What is included on the Marrakech day?

Day 7 includes visits to Jemaa el-Fnaa, Koutoubia Mosque, Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace, and Majorelle Garden, plus time in the souks and an airport transfer based on your flight schedule.