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Ideal Escorted Tour to Marrakesh via Chefchaouen, Fes and the Desert

Ideal Escorted Tour to Marrakesh via Chefchaouen, Fes and the Desert

Tour overview

Discover the vibrant culture, exotic landscapes, and ancient history of Morocco on an 11 days ideal escorted tour from Casablanca to Marrakesh. Our expert guides will take you on a journey through the bustling markets of Marrakech, the stunning Atlas Mountains, the golden sands of the Sahara Desert, the charming blue pearl city Chefchaouen and the streets of the ancient Fes City. With comfortable accommodations, transportation, and activities to spice up your journey.

  • Sightseeing
  • Mountains
  • Desert
  • Trekking

Day-by-day itinerary

We will pick you up in Casablanca airport and drive to the Hassan 2 mosque inside the city, after we visit the mosque, we will take you to your hotel in Casablanca.

~30 km / 19 mi · approx. 40 min drive

Overnight in Casablanca. (BB)

We will meet in your hotel, and start our journey to Rabat, we will visit the unfinished Mosque Hassan, the Oudayas Casbahs, and then have lunch in the old city of rabat.

After lunch, we will drive through the Rif Mountains to reach the blue city Chefchaouen.

Evening at leisure and overnight in Chefchaouen. (BB)

~330 km / 205 mi · approx. 4h30 drive

Today, our local guide in Chefchaouen will meet you in your hotel and start your city tour visiting the old city, the Casbah, and the blue narrow streets of the city.

Evening at leisure and overnight in Chefchaouen. (BB)

After breakfast, we will meet again in your hotel and drive toward the Roman Ruins (Volubilis), we will visit the Ruins and then move to Meknes where we will visit the gate of Bab Mansour, Sehrij Essouani, The Granaries, and the highlights of this authentic fortified city.

Then, we drive to Fes where we will spend the night.

~260 km / 162 mi · approx. 4h30 drive

Overnight in Fes. (BB)

Our guide will meet you in your hotel and continue our tour discovering the old city of Fes;

We will visit the gate of the Royal Palace, the Southern Fortress, the Al-Qarawiyin University, the Tanneries, and the local markets inside the old city.

Then you will have the chance to walk inside the narrow streets of Fes, and at the end of the day we will take you to your accommodation rest and evening at leisure.

Overnight in Fes.(BB)

Today, we will start our journey early morning, and drive to Ifrane; a stop in this European style city before we move to Azrou forest where we probably will see some Barbary Macaques (monkeys).

We then, move to Midelt city where we will set for lunch, and then continue our way to Merzouga desert. We will reach a hotel in the dune lines; relax and be ready to ride your camels to your desert camp inside the dunes.

After you enjoy the sun set inside the sand dunes, our camel guide will lead you to your desert camp where you will spend the night with and ejoy a Berbere music live show around the fire.

~470 km / 292 mi · approx. 6h30 drive

Overnight in a luxury desert camp Merzouga Desert.(HB)

After you enjoy the beautiful sunset inside the sand dunes, we will pick you in a 4x4 car and start discovering the desert and the Berbere villages on the other side of the dunes, visit a nomad family in their tent and have tea with them, and enjoy a music live show in a village called ''Khamlia'' known for their traditional berbere music.

After we have lunch in a local restaurant, there will be some time for you to practice some

sports, such sand boarding, quad biking, or a walk inside the dunes and enjoy the silence of the desert.

At the end of the day, a 4x4 car will take tour desert camp where you will spend the night.

~70 km / 43 mi · approx. 3h (off-road 4x4) drive

Overnight in a desert luxury camp Merzouga Desert.(HB)

After you enjoy the beautiful sunset inside the dunes, a 4x4 car will take you back to the hotel in the dune lines, we will meet again and leave the desert. Our first stop will be in Rissani city, known for its local crowded market, we enjoy a walk inside the souks before we drive to our next stop Todgha Gorges, a 300m canyons along the Todgha date-palm trees oases. We will walk inside the canyons and enjoy taking pictures, and them drive to the Dades Valley where we will spend the night.

~280 km / 174 mi · approx. 4h30 drive

Overnight in Dades Valley.(HB)

Early morning, after you enjoy your breakfast, we will start our day driving through the diverse landscapes inside the Dades Valley and our next stop will be in the valley of roses; discover the natural products of the local Damask rose and then continue our way toward Ouarzazate city nicknamed Hollywood of Africa because it's a backdrop for many international series and movies.

If you prefer, we can visit the cinema studios of the city and then move to the Ksar Casbah Ait-Benhaddou, a UNISCO world heritage site used in the past as a caravan route controller and lately used mainly for movies and series.

After we visit the Casbah, we will drive the High Atlas Mountains to reach Marrakech, a beautiful landscape along the way with many berbere villages down the river.

At the end of the day we will arrive Marrakech where we will spend the night.

~330 km / 205 mi · approx. 6h30 drive

Overnight in Marrakech.(BB)

Our local guide will meet you in your accommodation in Marrakech and start your city tour of the old city of Marrakech.

You will have the chance to visit The Badi Palace, The Bahia Palace, The Saadian Tombs, The Kotobia Mosque, The Majorelle Gardens, and a walk inside the local markets.

At the end of the day, we will take you back to your accommodation, rest and evening at leisure.

Overnight in Marrakech.(BB)

Today is our last together and its the time for you to catch your flight back home. We will pick you from your hotel as usual and drive toward Casablanca Airport where we will drop you off 2 hours before your flight departure.

~210 km / 130 mi · approx. 2h30 drive

Inclusions:

  • Air-conditioned Vehicle.
  • English speaking driver/guide.
  • Overnight in a desert camp (HB).
  • Accommodations for 11 nights (3 HB and 8 BB).
  • Camel ride in the desert.
  • Guided visit of the old city of Fes.
  • Guided visit of the old city of Marrakech.
  • Guided visit of the city of Chefchaouen.
  • Guided visit of The Roman Ruins Volubilis.

Exclusions:

  • Drinks and personal items
  • Lunch
  • Entry fees to monuments and sites.

Notes:

  • The price given for this tour is based on a Two travelers group.
  • Our tours are open for further customization, contact us to help you design your tour.

Driving times by day

DayRouteDistanceDriving time
Day 1Casablanca airport to Casablanca30 km / 19 miapprox. 40 min
Day 2Casablanca to Chefchaouen via Rabat330 km / 205 miapprox. 4h30
Day 4Chefchaouen to Fes via Volubilis and Meknes260 km / 162 miapprox. 4h30
Day 6Fes to Merzouga via Ifrane and Midelt470 km / 292 miapprox. 6h30
Day 74x4 tour around the Erg Chebbi dunes70 km / 43 miapprox. 3h (off-road 4x4)
Day 8Merzouga to Dades Valley via Todra Gorge280 km / 174 miapprox. 4h30
Day 9Dades Valley to Marrakech via Ouarzazate and Ait Ben Haddou330 km / 205 miapprox. 6h30
Day 11Marrakech to Casablanca airport210 km / 130 miapprox. 2h30

Distances are approximate road distances. Driving times are without stops for sightseeing, photos and meals.

Tour at a glance

Duration11 days
Price fromUS$2,980 per person, based on 2 travellers sharing a double room
StartsCasablanca
EndsMarrakech
Tour typePrivate & small-group
Total drivingabout 1,910 km / 1,187 mi
TransportPrivate air-conditioned vehicle
LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish, Arabic
AvailabilityYear-round, on your dates

Frequently asked questions

This tour runs for 11 days, covering Casablanca, Rabat, Chefchaouen, Meknes, Fes, Merzouga, Boumalne Dades, Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou, Marrakech.

The tour price includes: Air-conditioned Vehicle.; English speaking driver/guide.; Overnight in a desert camp (HB).; Accommodations for 11 nights (3 HB and 8 BB).; Camel ride in the desert.; Guided visit of the old city of Fes.; Guided visit of the old city of Marrakech.; Guided visit of the city of Chefchaouen.; Guided visit of The Roman Ruins Volubilis.. Flights, travel insurance and personal expenses are not included. Ask us if you want anything confirmed before you book.

Many nationalities, including the US, Canada, UK and most EU countries, can enter Morocco visa-free for tourist stays of up to 90 days. Requirements vary, so confirm what applies to you before booking.

Most of our tours suit travellers with a reasonable level of general fitness — expect walking on uneven terrain, some early starts, and on Sahara itineraries a camel trek. Tell us about any concerns when you inquire.

Yes. This itinerary can be adapted to your travel dates, pace and interests — use the inquiry form on this page to tell us what you would like to change.

We run private and small-group departures to keep the experience personal rather than large coach-tour groups. Group size can vary by date, so ask us when you inquire.

The tour covers about 1,910 km (1,187 miles) of driving over 7 days. The longest is Day 6, Fes to Merzouga via Ifrane and Midelt: about 470 km (292 miles), roughly 6h30 of driving before stops for sightseeing, photos and meals. You travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle and can ask your driver to stop whenever you like.

Layered clothing for big day-to-night temperature swings, sun protection, a scarf for sand and wind, and closed shoes for the camel trek are the essentials. See our full desert packing list.

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