Casablanca to Marrakech via Sahara Desert & Todra Gorges (7 Days)

Day 1: Casablanca – Rabat – Fes
After breakfast, your driver will pick you up from your accommodation in Casablanca. We’ll visit the stunning Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world. Then, we’ll drive to Rabat, the capital of Morocco, where you’ll have lunch. In Rabat, we’ll explore the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Kasbah des Oudayas, and the Hassan Tower. We’ll then continue our journey to Fes.
Overnight in Fes.

Day 2: Fes Guided Tour
After breakfast, your tour guide will meet you at your riad/hotel to begin a guided tour of the Fes medina, one of the largest walled cities in the world. Explore the narrow streets filled with fresh fruit, spices, and traditional crafts. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and visit the leather tanneries. We’ll also see the University of Al-Karaouine, one of the oldest universities in the world. In the evening, we’ll hike to the Marinid Tombs for breathtaking sunset views.
Overnight in Fes.

Day 3: Fes – Ifran – Azrou – Midelt – Merzouga
After breakfast, we’ll cross the Atlas Mountains, stopping in Ifran, known as “Little Switzerland,” to see the stone lion. We’ll continue to Azrou to visit the cedar forest inhabited by Barbary macaques. After lunch in Midelt, we’ll head towards the Sahara Desert, passing through Ziz Valley and stopping in Erfoud and Rissani before arriving at the majestic sand dunes of Merzouga. Enjoy a camel trek at sunset and spend the night in a luxury desert camp, complete with dinner and traditional Berber music around the campfire.
Overnight in luxury Sahara desert camp.

Day 4: Merzouga – Rissani – Erfoud – Tinghir – Todra Gorge
Wake up early to enjoy the sunrise over the dunes and have breakfast at your camp. We’ll leave for Todra Gorge, stopping in Erfoud to visit the Museum of Fossils and Minerals. After lunch in Tinjdad, we’ll continue our journey through Berber villages and see the traditional underground irrigation system known as Elkhatarat before heading to Todra Gorge.
Overnight in Todra Gorge.

Day 5: Todra Gorge – Kelaa M’gouna – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech
After breakfast, enjoy a short hike in Todra Gorge before driving towards Kalaat M’gouna and Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Africa.” We’ll visit a local film studio and kasbah, then continue to Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for films like “Gladiator.” After lunch, we’ll drive over the High Atlas Mountains to Marrakech.
Overnight in Marrakech.

Day 6: Marrakech Guided Tour
After breakfast, your tour guide will meet you at your riad/hotel for a guided tour of Marrakech. Explore major attractions including the medina, Koutoubia Mosque, Jardin Majorelle, Jardin Menara, and Palais de la Bahia.
Overnight at your riad/hotel in Marrakech.

Day 7: Marrakech Departure
After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to Casablanca or Marrakech Airport for your departure.