On this 9-day Morocco itinerary from Casablanca, you will ride camels across the Erg Chebbi dunes and sleep under a starry sky in a Berber desert camp. As a private Sahara desert tour from Casablanca, you’ll explore UNESCO sites like Ait Benhaddou and experience the vibrant Casablanca to Marrakech 9-day tour route with Deep South Travel. This Casablanca to Marrakech via Desert adventure is perfect for travelers seeking an in-depth experience that combines Meknes, the Dades Valley, and iconic scenic routes.
Please note: This itinerary is just a suggested program. If it doesn’t fully match what you’re looking for, feel free to contact us. We’ll be happy to design a customized itinerary tailored to your preferences, travel dates, and duration of stay. We specialize in creating personalized tours and experiences across Morocco.
Upon arrival at Casablanca Airport, meet your guide and transfer to your hotel. If time allows, explore the city’s highlights including the Hassan II Mosque, Habous Quarter, Mohammed V Square, and Anfa District. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay in Casablanca.
After breakfast, visit Rabat, Morocco’s political capital, to see the Royal Palace, Hassan Tower, Mohamed V Mausoleum, and Oudaya Kasbah. Continue your journey north into the Rif Mountains, arriving in the magical blue-washed town of Chefchaouen. Explore its serene medina and photogenic alleys before settling in for the night.
Depart Chefchaouen and head to Volubilis, Morocco’s best-preserved Roman archaeological site. Explore ancient ruins like the Triumphal Arch and the House of Orpheus. Continue to Meknes, known for its monumental Bab el-Mansour Gate, then travel onward to Fes for dinner and overnight stay.
Discover Fes el-Bali, Morocco’s spiritual and intellectual heart. Visit the Royal Palace, Bou Inania Madrasa, Tanneries, Nejjarine Fountain, and Al-Qarawiyyin University, the world’s oldest. After lunch, enjoy free time to explore the vibrant souks and artisan workshops.
Depart Fes early for a scenic drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop in Ifrane, “Morocco’s Switzerland,” and Azrou’s Cedar Forest, home to Barbary monkeys. After lunch in Midelt, continue through the Ziz Valley to reach Erfoud and then Merzouga. Ride camels into the Erg Chebbi dunes to catch the sunset and spend the night at a luxury desert camp with Berber music and dinner under the stars.
Wake early for a stunning sunrise over the dunes, then return to Merzouga for breakfast and a shower. Travel through Rissani and Tinghir, stopping to explore the dramatic Todra Gorges with its towering canyon walls. Continue along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to Ouarzazate, passing Dades Valley and Skoura Oasis.
After breakfast, visit the Atlas Film Studios and the Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate. Continue to the legendary Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its role in films like Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2260m) to arrive in Marrakech for dinner and overnight stay.
Explore Marrakech, known as the “Pearl of the South.” Visit the Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, and Majorelle Garden. After lunch, wander through the souks and vibrant Jemaa el-Fna Square, filled with musicians, storytellers, and food stalls.
After breakfast, transfer to Casablanca Airport for your departure flight. We hope you leave Morocco with lasting memories of your adventure through its imperial cities and desert wonders.
All tours are private with your own vehicle, driver, and flexible schedule.
You’ll stay in a luxury desert camp with private ensuite tents, real beds, hot showers, and traditional Berber entertainment.
Yes — you can travel to and from the camp in a 4x4 vehicle instead.
Yes, all monument and site entry fees mentioned in the itinerary are included.
Spring (March–June) and autumn (September–November) offer the best weather conditions.
Of course! Extra nights, day trips, or customized experiences can be added upon request.
Comfortable clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, and warm layers for chilly nights.
Some luxury camps offer limited Wi-Fi in communal areas — but the magic is in disconnecting under the stars.
Deep South Travel is a Moroccan agency creating tailor-made journeys across the country—from the Sahara to the Atlas Mountains and Marrakech. We focus on personalized, authentic, and reliable travel experiences.
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