A grand tour of Morocco that explores arid deserts and high mountain passes. Pay homage to Casablanca’s eponymous classic film, get lost in the medinas of Fes and Chefchaouen, visit Roman ruins, and sleep under the stars in the Sahara.

Drive through the Tizi N’Tichka pass and High Atlas Mountains to Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that served as a set for many Hollywood blockbusters.

Marrakech

This 8 day Essential Morocco tour is the best way to visit the country, exploring its main cities, hiking in a massive gorge and camping in the Sahara desert. It is a perfect combination of culture and adventure, from the old medina in Fes to the brilliant blue walkways of Chefchaouen.

The first day you will explore the city of Marrakech, visiting Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs and the Koutoubia Mosque. You will also experience the magic of the biggest square in the whole country, Jemaa el Fna. As the sun sets, it transforms into a giant bazaar where street artists, musicians, jugglers and snake charmers perform.

From there you will continue exploring the High Atlas Mountains, Tizi n’Tichka pass, Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah and Ouarzazate city. You will also see the Dades Valley, Todra Gorges and Amridil Kasbah. And finally the Sahara desert of Merzouga, where you will ride camels and enjoy a night in a desert camp.

Merzouga

Morocco’s Sahara desert is the perfect destination for an unforgettable tour from Casablanca. With this trip, you can visit many different places and experience different landscapes. In addition to the desert, you can visit several imperial cities, including Marrakech, Fes, and Rabat.

This trip also includes visits to the UNESCO world heritage sites of Ait Benhaddou, Taourirt, and Telouet. In addition, you can enjoy the breathtaking Todra Gorge and the palm groves of Ziz Valley. You will also have the opportunity to ride a camel and spend a night in the Sahara desert.

This is an ideal tour for travelers looking to explore the best of Morocco in a short period of time. It also includes a visit to the imperial cities of Rabat, Meknes, and Fes, as well as the blue city of Chefchaouen.

Ait Benhaddou

Located along the old caravan route between Marrakech and the Sahara, the fortified village of Ait Benhadou is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its fortified walls are a striking example of pre-Saharan earthen architecture. Inside, houses crowd together, some modest and others resembling small urban castles. They’re topped with angle towers and pierced with baffle gates.

Continue on to Ouarzazate, stopping at the old Kasbah of Taourirt on the way. Here, you’ll admire its fortified palaces and see the largest palm grove in Morocco.

Continuing to Merzouga, drive through the rocky desert landscape. On arrival, get settled at your Sahara Desert camp and relax before sunset over the sand dunes. Enjoy dinner under the stars at your campsite, as well as a traditional dance performance from local Berbers.

Ouarzazate

Spend the day visiting Morocco’s famous Atlas Film Studios and exploring the surrounding landscape. The studio is one of the largest in the world and features some of the most breathtaking mountain scenery. It has also been used for the films Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia.

After lunch, head toward the desert of Merzouga. On the way you’ll see Berber villages and the Todra Gorges. You’ll stop at Tenghir, Tinjdad, and Erfoud. You’ll also visit the desert of Merzouga, where you can ride camels and witness a magical sunrise and sunset.

The tour also takes you to a wild lake, mines, fossils areas, and fabulous oases. Then you’ll drive through the High Atlas mountains and Tizi-n-Tichka pass to Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. After this, you’ll visit the Dades Valley and Todra Gorges.

Rabat

Discover the hidden gems of Morocco on this crafted 8-day trip from Casablanca to Merzouga desert. Explore the blue alleys of Chefchaouen, step back in Roman times at Volubilis, and visit artisan workshops in the culture capital of Fes. Then, spend a night among the Sahara sand dunes at a luxury desert camp.

The next day, head to Rabat, the country’s administrative capital, to tour its sights like Oudaya Kasbah. This kasbah features flower-filled streets, Moorish gardens, and a restored mosque. Next, visit Meknes, built by Sultan Moulay Ismail and famed for its large walls and beautiful gates.

Continue to Dades Gorge and Todra Gorge, where you can walk within the narrow canyons. Then drive to Merzouga, where you’ll spend a night in a desert camp and see the spectacular sunrise.