Morocco Itinerary 9 Days

  • 9 Days
  • 8 Nights
  • Marrakech
  • Casablanca

9 Days Morocco Itinerary from Marrakech

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9 Day Morocco Itiberary Overview

A 9 day Morocco itinerary from Marrakech to the Sahara Desert, Fes, Chefchaouen, and Casablanca Airport.

Explore Marrakech, the High Atlas Mountains, Ait Ben Haddou, Dades Valley, and Todgha Gorges before experiencing the Sahara with a camel trek, desert camp, sandboarding, and 4×4 desert tour.

Continue through the Ziz Valley and Middle Atlas to Fes, then discover Meknes, Volubilis, and the blue city of Chefchaouen. On the final day, travel to Casablanca Airport with a possible stop in Rabat if time allows.

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Included
  • Private A/C vehicle with a professional driver throughout the tour.
  • Fuel, tolls, parking, and driver-related expenses.
  • Accommodation in comfortable riads/hotels and a private desert camp.
  • Daily breakfast.
  • Dinner in Boumalne Dades.
  • Dinner at the desert camp in Merzouga.
  • Dinner at the riad in Merzouga.
  • Camel trek in the Merzouga Sahara, one camel per person.
  • Sandboarding in the Erg Chebbi dunes.
  • 4×4 desert excursion in Merzouga.
  • Local guides in Marrakech and Fes.
  • Airport pickup in Marrakech and airport drop-off in Casablanca.
  • All transportation mentioned in the itinerary.
Excluded
  • Lunches and drinks.
  • Entrance fees to monuments and attractions.

Itinerary

  • Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech → Airport Pickup → Free Time

    Upon arrival at Marrakech Airport, your private driver will welcome you and transfer you to your riad in Marrakech. After check-in, the rest of the day will be free to relax and explore Marrakech at your own pace. You can walk through the old medina and traditional souks, visit Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, or enjoy a traditional Moroccan drink at one of the cafés overlooking the square. Overnight in Marrakech.

  • Day 2: Exploring Marrakech with a Local Guide

    After breakfast, you will enjoy a private guided tour of Marrakech with a local guide. You will explore the old medina, visit Bahia Palace, El Badi Palace, Koutoubia Mosque, and the historic Mellah. You will also walk through the traditional souks, where you can discover local crafts, spices, textiles, carpets, and traditional products. The tour will continue to Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, where you can enjoy the lively atmosphere and learn more about the history and culture of Marrakech. After the guided tour, you will have free time to explore the city or relax at your riad.

  • Day 3: Marrakech → High Atlas Mountains → Ait Ben Haddou → Ouarzazate → Kelaat M’Gouna → Boumalne Dades

    After breakfast, depart Marrakech and cross the spectacular High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, with stops to enjoy the mountain landscapes and traditional Amazigh villages. Continue to Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you will explore its historic kasbah and traditional mud-brick architecture. After lunch, continue to Ouarzazate, then towards Kelaat M’Gouna, famous for its roses and rose-based products. We will visit a local cooperative before continuing to Boumalne Dades. Before reaching your accommodation, stop at the famous Monkey Fingers rock formations in the Dades Valley.

  • Day 4: Boumalne Dades → Tinghir → Todgha Gorges → Merzouga

    After breakfast, continue towards Tinghir through the beautiful landscapes and palm oases of the region. Visit the impressive Todgha Gorges, where huge limestone cliffs surround the valley. You will have time for a short walk and photos before continuing towards Merzouga. In the afternoon, arrive in Merzouga and begin your camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes. Enjoy the sunset from the dunes before arriving at your desert camp. After traditional Moroccan dinner, enjoy local music and a campfire under the stars.

  • Day 5: Merzouga 4×4 Desert Exploration

    Start the day with sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes and enjoy some sandboarding before breakfast. After breakfast, explore the Merzouga desert by 4×4, visiting a nomadic family, the M’Ifis mineral mines, and the village of Khamlia, famous for its traditional Gnawa music. After lunch, continue to Lake Dayet Srij, where you may see migratory birds depending on the season and water levels. Return to Merzouga in the afternoon and relax at your riad.

  • Day 6: Merzouga → Ziz Valley → Cedar Forest → Ifrane → Fes

    After breakfast, leave Merzouga and travel towards Fes. Stop at a panoramic viewpoint overlooking the Ziz Valley and its impressive palm oasis, then continue through Midelt and the Middle Atlas Mountains. In the afternoon, visit the Cedar Forest near Azrou, where you may see Barbary macaques. Continue to Ifrane, known for its alpine-style architecture and mountain atmosphere, before arriving in Fes.

  • Day 7: Fes Guided Tour

    After breakfast, enjoy a private guided tour of Fes, one of Morocco’s most historic imperial cities. Explore Fes el-Bali and its narrow streets, starting around Bab Boujloud and continuing to the Bou Inania Madrasa, the area around Al Quaraouiyine, and the famous Chouara Tannery. You will also discover traditional artisan quarters and have the opportunity to see local crafts, pottery, leather, textiles, and metalwork. The tour will also include a visit to the exterior of the Royal Palace before returning to your riad.

  • Day 8: Fes → Meknes → Volubilis → Chefchaouen

    After breakfast, depart Fes towards Meknes, one of Morocco’s historic imperial cities. Visit Bab Mansour and El Hedim Square before continuing to Volubilis, Morocco’s most important Roman archaeological site and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the ancient ruins and well-preserved Roman mosaics. Continue through the Rif Mountains towards Chefchaouen, the famous Blue City. After check-in, enjoy free time to explore its blue-painted streets, traditional shops, and charming old medina.

  • Day 9: Chefchaouen → Rabat → Casablanca Airport

    After breakfast, depart Chefchaouen towards Casablanca. If the flight schedule allows enough time, we can stop in Rabat to visit some of its main landmarks, including Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the Kasbah of the Udayas. After the visit, continue towards Casablanca Airport. If there is not enough time to visit Rabat comfortably, we will travel directly to Casablanca Airport to ensure you arrive well before your departure flight. End of your Morocco journey.

9 Days Tour From Marrakech

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