Overview
This 7 Day Desert Tour in Morocco from Casablanca is a perfect one-week journey combining Morocco’s coastal landmarks, imperial cities, mountain scenery, and Sahara adventure. Start in Casablanca with a visit to the famous Hassan II Mosque, then travel to Rabat to explore its historical monuments before reaching Chefchaouen, the charming blue town in the Rif Mountains. Continue through Volubilis and Meknes to arrive in Fes, where you will enjoy a guided tour of the old medina and the city’s most important cultural sites. After that, the itinerary heads south through Ifrane and the cedar forest near Azrou, then follows the scenic Ziz Valley to reach Merzouga. In the Sahara Desert, enjoy a sunset camel ride across the golden dunes and spend a magical night in a desert camp under the stars. The journey continues through Rissani, Todra Gorge, and the Dades Valley before driving along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to Skoura and Ouarzazate. Visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou, then cross the High Atlas Mountains to Marrakech, where a guided city tour brings the adventure to a memorable ending.
Tour Highlights
- Visit Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca
- Explore Rabat’s landmarks including Hassan Tower, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and Oudaya Kasbah
- Walk through the blue streets of Chefchaouen
- Discover Volubilis Roman ruins and explore Meknes highlights
- Enjoy a guided city tour of Fes with a local guide
- Stop in Ifrane and visit the cedar forest near Azrou
- Travel through the Ziz Valley with panoramic viewpoints
- Ride camels at sunset in Merzouga and sleep in a desert camp
- Visit Rissani and experience local market atmosphere
- Walk through the dramatic cliffs of Todra Gorge
- Explore the Dades Valley and its famous rock formations
- Drive through Skoura oasis and the kasbah route
- Visit Ouarzazate and stop at its historic kasbahs
- Explore Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass
- Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Marrakech