Many travelers arrive in Marrakech and fly home from Casablanca. In 8 days you can do a very complete route: the Atlas, the desert, Fes, the blue city and the north of the country. This is the itinerary we prepare for our clients, in a private vehicle with a driver.
Day 1: arrival in Marrakech
Airport pick-up and transfer to your riad. In the afternoon, a first walk around the Koutoubia, the souks and Jemaa el-Fna square at sunset.
Day 2: Marrakech – Aït Ben Haddou – Dades Valley
We cross the High Atlas over the Tizi n'Tichka pass, visit the UNESCO-listed ksar of Aït Ben Haddou and continue via Ouarzazate and the Valley of Roses to the Dades.
Day 3: Dades – Todra – Merzouga
A walk through the Todra Gorge and arrival at the Erg Chebbi dunes. At sunset, a camel ride to the camp, dinner and a night under the stars.
Day 4: Merzouga – Midelt – Ifrane – Fes
Sunrise over the dunes and a drive north through the Ziz Valley, the cedar forest of Azrou (home to Barbary macaques) and Ifrane. Arrival in Fes in the afternoon.
Day 5: Fes – Chefchaouen
Morning in the Fes medina: the Chouara tanneries, the Bou Inania madrasa and Al Quaraouiyine. After lunch, a drive through the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen.
Day 6: Chefchaouen – Tetouan – Tangier
Morning in the blue lanes and at the Spanish Mosque viewpoint. A stop in the white medina of Tetouan and arrival in Tangier: the kasbah, Café Hafa and Cape Spartel, where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean.
Day 7: Tangier – Asilah – Rabat – Casablanca
Stops in Asilah, a white seaside town, and in Rabat, the capital: the Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V. Arrival in Casablanca to see the Hassan II Mosque over the ocean.
Day 8: Casablanca airport
Transfer to Mohammed V Airport, with plenty of time for your flight.
What's included and price
- Private vehicle (a Ford Tourneo Custom–type van) with driver, fuel and tolls.
- 7 nights in riads and hotels with breakfast, including one night in a desert camp with dinner.
- Sunset camel ride.
The price depends on the number of travelers, the season and the type of accommodation. Ask us for a quote and we'll send it within 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions
Can you do Marrakech to Casablanca in 8 days via the desert?
Yes. With a private driver you visit the Atlas, Merzouga, Fes, Chefchaouen, Tangier and Rabat, ending at Casablanca airport.
How many hours do you drive each day?
The longest stages, Marrakech–Dades and Merzouga–Fes, take 6 to 8 hours with stops. The northern stages are shorter, 3 to 4 hours.
Can I start in Casablanca and finish in Marrakech?
Yes, we run the same route in reverse.
