# 7-Day Desert Tour from Casablanca to Chefchaouen, Ending in Marrakech 7-day private tour from Casablanca to Marrakech via Merzouga. - Length: 7 days - Route: Casablanca to Marrakech - Private tour with your own driver ## Price per person | Group | Price | |---|---| | 1-2 people | €875 | | 3-4 people | €788 | | 5-6 people | €744 | | 7+ people | €718 | Prices are per person. A solo traveller pays the 2-person price. A 30% deposit confirms the booking; children count as full travellers. Book: https://privatedeserttours.com/book-now/?packid=1976 ## Highlights - The blue town of Chefchaouen - The Erg Chebbi dunes at Merzouga - Ifrane in the Middle Atlas - The Dades Valley and its gorges - The kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou - The Tizi n'Tichka pass over the High Atlas ## Itinerary ### Day 1 · Casablanca to Rabat, 90 KM | 1–1.5 Hours Drive We will pick you up at the airport or from your Riad / Hotel and travel to the city of Casablanca with your first views of the Moroccan country-side. You will visit Hassan II mosque (not possible on Fridays or religious holidays), the largest mosque in Africa and decorated with beautiful tiling of the utmost craftsmanship. You may need to queue a while for tickets and the tour takes about an hour. Continue to the capital city, Rabat, to spend the night in a Riad. You may have time to wander around the medina and get a feel of this city. Overnight: Hotel or riad in Rabat ### Day 2 · Rabat to Chefchaouen, 250 KM | 3.5–4 Hours Drive After breakfast, you will have a complete private guided tour of Rabat. TThis busy political centre has a mix of the old and new: wide, tree-lined boulevards in the new town lead to the narrow bustling alleys of the old medina. You have the day to explore: visit the Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V; the Kasbah Oudaias, dominating the estuary entrance and used to defend the city against pirates; and the Chellah, a 13th century necropolis that also encloses the remains of the ancient Roman City of Sala Colonia. In the afternoon, we will drive to the blue town of Chefchaouen via Kénitra abd Wazzan through the Rif Mountains and other villages. Chefchaouen You will have a day tour in Chefchaouen to explore one of the most beautiful cities in Morocco and a village at the foot of the Rif Mountains. Chefchaouen’s medina has a Spanish-style square surrounded by many funky arts and crafts stores, roof-top restaurants, and cafes. Overnight: Hotel or riad in Chefchaouen ### Day 3 · Chefchaouen to Fes, 200 KM | 3.5–4 Hours Drive Fes Guided Visit will be spent exploring Fes, the oldest Imperial City, founded in 790 A.D.Enjoy a full day sightseeing tour in Fes which is the oldest of Morocco’s four “Imperial Cities”. The medieval city of Fes El Bali, or “Old Fes” remains complete and is unspoiled. During your tour of this part of the town, you can visit the exotic Bou Inania Medersa, the Medina and the Kairaouine Mosque, where you may take photos of the wonderful courtyard from the main gate. You can also visit the mize-maze of souks. In the afternoon you could visit Fes El Jdid, or “New Fes” and the Museum of Moroccan Arts. The night is spent in the riad.. Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Fes. Overnight: Hotel or riad in Fes ### Day 4 · Guided Tour of Fes, Minimal Driving Enjoy a hearty breakfast before your knowledgeable guide takes you on an exploration of Fes, the oldest imperial city in Morocco, known for its profound historical significance and intellectual heritage. Experience the grandeur of Al Qaraouine University, Fes El Bali, the Royal Palace, and other iconic attractions, followed by a delectable lunch at a local restaurant in the bustling medina. Conclude the day with a leisurely stroll through modern Fes before retiring for the night at your riad or hotel. Overnight: Hotel or riad in Fes ### Day 5 · Fes to Merzouga via Ifrane & Azrou, 450 KM | 7–8 Hours Drive Our journey today leads us from Fes to Merzouga, showcasing the varied scenery of the Middle Atlas Mountains. En route, we pause at the scenic cedar forest, known for its panoramic views and playful monkeys. A sumptuous lunch awaits at a local eatery in Midelt, before we continue our scenic drive towards Merzouga, where you will be accommodated in a comfortable hotel for the night. Overnight: Hotel in Merzouga ### Day 6 · Merzouga to the Dades Gorges, 250 KM | 4–5 Hours Drive If you wake up early enough, you can watch the spectacle of the sunrise, when the colour of the dunes and the play of shadows are an awesome sight. After breakfast at the camp, we leave for Tinghir and the Toudgha gorges. On the way, you pass the water channels – “khettarat”. You can descend into them to appreciate the architecture and genius behind this form of irrigation which prevents evaporation in the summer heat. The channels start at a higher gradient at one end until they finally emerge at the surface of the soil. You can find out more about these channels by reading Andrew Wilson’s work. In the gorge and the valley, there are opportunities to walk beyond the gorge itself or by the village gardens and fields before you reach it. Later the itinerary continues to the Dades Valley. The area, which now forms the Dades Gorges, lay at the bottom of the sea millions of years ago. Great quantities of sediment were deposited around giant coral reefs. Over time this material became compacted into a variety of sedimentary rocks such as sandstone and limestone. Eventually, the movement of the earth’s crust caused the region to rise above the sea, forming the Atlas Mountains and surrounding landscape. The night is spent in a hotel or kasbah. Overnight: Hotel or riad in Dades Valley ### Day 7 · Dades Gorges to Marrakech via Ouarzazate & Ait Ben Haddou, 310 KM | 6–7 Hours Drive Start the day with a fulfilling breakfast at your riad before we set off on the road journey back to Marrakech. En route, we visit the famous Ait Benhadou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its cultural significance and cinematic history. Our journey culminates with a scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains' Tizi’nt Tichka pass, followed by a refreshing lunch at a local restaurant. Conclude the trip with a drop-off at your Marrakech accommodation, marking the end of the journey from Marrakech. ## Included - Transport in a private air-conditioned comfortable 4×4 or van with fuel - Pick-up from and drop-off at your hotel or riad and transfer to and from the airport - Experienced local English-speaking Berber nomad driver and guide - Accommodation in air-conditioned rooms/suites with private bathroom - The night in a luxury camp in Erg Chebbi (Merzouga) with a private toilet, shower, lamps and traditional handcrafted  furnishings - Dinners and breakfasts - Camel rides with an expert guide, and free sandboarding, if desired – just ask the camp staff - Option to go to and return from the camp by 4×4 - Luggage service to the camp and all accommodation - Berber drumming and music - Free time to explore sites such as Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, and the Ounila Valley, for walks, photos, and tea/coffee breaks - The opportunity to ask the driver to stop when and where you wish - Entrance fees (except in Casablanca, Rabat, Fez, and Marrakech) - Local guides in the relevant places - Tea, coffee, and mineral water in the desert ## Not included - Flight - Lunch - Drinks - Tips - Extra ## FAQ ### Is this a private tour or a group tour? It is a private tour. Only your own party travels in the vehicle with your driver-guide, there are no fixed departure dates, and no other travelers join along the way. Every tour on this site runs this way. ### How long is this tour, and where does it start and end? It takes 7 days. Pickup on day 1 is at your hotel, riad or the airport in Casablanca. The tour ends in Marrakech on day 7. Our driver meets you at the pickup point between the departure time and 30 minutes after it. ### How much does this tour cost? The price is per person and depends on the size of your group: EUR 875 for 1 or 2 people, EUR 788 for 3 or 4, EUR 744 for 5 or 6, and EUR 718 for 7 or more. A solo traveller pays the 2-person price and children count as full travellers. A 30% deposit confirms the booking; send us your dates and we confirm within 24 hours. ### What is the cancellation policy? Cancel more than 50 days before the departure date and you get a full refund. Cancellations less than 50 days before departure, and no-shows, are not refunded. Tickets for events or attractions and airport transfers are non-refundable. The full booking terms are on our Terms and Conditions page. ### How fit do I need to be for this tour? Most days are spent in a private vehicle, with stops for short walks in kasbahs, gorges and villages. The camel ride to the desert camp takes about one to two hours; if you would rather not ride, tell us when booking. Tell us about any mobility, dietary or medical needs in writing before you confirm and we plan the days around them. ### Can the itinerary be changed? Yes. The day-by-day plan on this page is a starting point. You can add a night, swap a stop, change the pace or combine it with another route; we confirm the changes and the price in writing before you book. ### What are some popular destinations to visit on this private Morocco tour? Casablanca - Marrakech - Fez - Rabat ### Is this tour suitable for solo travelers? This tour has a minimum requirement of two persons. ### What is the best time of year to set off on this tour? Every time on the year but the best time for January, February, March, April, October and  November --- Private Desert Tours · Rue la Marche Vert, Mhamid 47402, Morocco · Phone and WhatsApp +212667897512 · https://privatedeserttours.com/contact-us/