✨ Best 9 Days Morocco Tour Itinerary – Sahara Desert & Imperial Cities
9 Days Morocco Tour Itinerary
- Marrakech
Duration
9 Days
Difficulty
Easy
Minimum Age
0
9 Days Morocco Tour Itinerary
The 9 Days Morocco Tour is the best way to experience Morocco’s highlights, from the Sahara Desert to the Imperial Cities. Starting in Marrakech, explore its vibrant medina, palaces, and the famous Jemaa el-Fna Square before crossing the High Atlas Mountains to visit the UNESCO Kasbah Aït Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate.
Continue through the Dades Valley and Todra Gorge until you reach Merzouga, where you’ll enjoy a camel trek at sunset across the Erg Chebbi dunes and spend the night in a Berber desert camp under the stars. From the desert, the journey heads north through the Ziz Valley and Middle Atlas to Fez, with its UNESCO-listed medina, followed by a visit to the enchanting Blue City of Chefchaouen.
The tour ends in Casablanca, where you’ll admire the majestic Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest in the world. This 9 Days Morocco Tour from Marrakech to Casablanca combines culture, adventure, and authentic Moroccan experiences, ideal for couples, families, and small groups.
🗓️ 9 Days Morocco Tour – Itinerary
Airport pickup and transfer to your riad. Free time to explore Marrakech.
Full-day city tour with an official guide, visiting Bahia Palace, Koutoubia Mosque, souks, and Jemaa el-Fna. Overnight in Marrakech.
Cross the High Atlas via Tizi n’Tichka pass. Visit Aït Ben Haddou (UNESCO site) and Ouarzazate before reaching the Dades Valley. Overnight in hotel/riad.
Visit Todra Gorge before continuing to Erfoud and Merzouga. Sunset camel trek in the Sahara and overnight in a Berber desert camp.
Wake up early for sunrise in the desert. Return by camel or 4×4. Travel through the Ziz Valley and cedar forests near Azrou before arriving in Fez.
Explore the medina of Fez with its madrasas, souks, mosques, tanneries, and palaces. Overnight in Fez.
Travel north to the Rif Mountains and the Blue City of Chefchaouen. Free time to wander its blue-painted alleys. Overnight in riad.
Visit Rabat, the capital of Morocco, with highlights such as the Kasbah of the Udayas, Hassan Tower, and Mausoleum of Mohammed V. Continue to Casablanca for overnight.
Visit the impressive Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest in the world. Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy free time for shopping or relaxing before your transfer to Casablanca airport. End of the 9 Days Morocco Tour.
ℹ️ Useful Information for the 9 Days Morocco Tour
Duration: 9 days / 8 nights
Start / End: Start in Marrakech – End in Casablanca (custom options available)
Transportation: Private 4×4 vehicle or air-conditioned minibus
Accommodation: Authentic riads in cities, traditional hotels in valleys, and a Berber desert camp (standard or luxury)
Guides: Professional driver and local English-speaking guides
Included: Private transfers, guided city tours, camel trekking in Merzouga, accommodations, dinners in the desert/valleys, breakfasts
Recommended Age: Suitable for all ages; ideal for couples, families, and groups
What to Bring: Comfortable clothing, sunscreen, sunglasses, closed shoes, light jacket for cool desert nights, and a camera
⭐ Reasons to Choose This 9 Days Morocco Tour
✅ Discover Morocco’s highlights in just 9 days, from Marrakech to Casablanca
✅ Explore the four Imperial Cities: Marrakech, Fez, Rabat, and Meknes (optional)
✅ Visit the stunning Blue City of Chefchaouen, a photographer’s paradise
✅ Cross the High Atlas Mountains and stop at the UNESCO-listed Kasbah Aït Ben Haddou
✅ Experience the Sahara Desert with a camel trek in the Erg Chebbi dunes
✅ Spend a magical night in a Berber desert camp under the stars
✅ Walk through the dramatic landscapes of the Dades Valley and Todra Gorge
✅ Visit the impressive Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, one of the largest in the world
✅ Travel in comfort with private transportation, expert guides, and hand-picked accommodations
🌍 More Information & Related Tours
To learn more about the Imperial Cities of Morocco, you can visit this official reference.
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