8 Days Casablanca Morocco Grand Loop
Casablanca → Rabat → Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Meknes → Fes → Merzouga (2 nights) → Todra → Dades → Ait Ben Haddou → Marrakech → Casablanca
Overview
Built for travellers who fly in and out of Casablanca, this eight-day loop covers the north, the desert and Marrakech without any backtracking. After Rabat and Chefchaouen, you explore Volubilis, Meknes and Fes, then spend two nights near the Erg Chebbi dunes with a free day in the Sahara.
The road west through the Todra and Dades gorges and Ait Ben Haddou brings you to Marrakech for the final evening in Jemaa el-Fna square, before a morning visit and the drive back to Casablanca. It is a generous, comfortable itinerary that works equally well with standard or luxury accommodation.
Tour highlights
- Loop from Casablanca with no backtracking
- Chefchaouen and the imperial cities
- Guided day in Fes
- Two nights near the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Todra, Dades and Ait Ben Haddou
- Evening in Marrakech
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1
Casablanca – Rabat – Chefchaouen
Hassan II Mosque, Rabat, then Chefchaouen for the night.
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Day 2
Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes
Roman ruins and the imperial city on the way to Fes.
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Day 3
Fes guided visit
Full day in the medina with a licensed guide.
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Day 4
Fes – Ifrane – Merzouga
Middle Atlas and Ziz Valley. Camel ride and a night at camp.
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Day 5
A free day in the Sahara
Khamlia, Rissani or optional activities. Second night near the dunes.
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Day 6
Merzouga – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley
West along the road of a thousand kasbahs.
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Day 7
Dades – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech
Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou and the High Atlas. Evening in Marrakech.
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Day 8
Marrakech – Casablanca
Morning in Marrakech, then drive to Casablanca or the airport (about 3 hours). End of services.
What’s included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with a driver who speaks English (other languages on request)
- Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation in the departure and arrival cities
- Accommodation for every night of the itinerary (hotel, riad or kasbah and desert camp)
- Breakfast and dinner on each overnight stay
- Camel ride to and from the desert camp where the itinerary includes one
- Fuel, tolls and parking
Not included
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments and kasbahs
- Local guides in medinas unless stated in your quotation
- Optional activities (quad, 4×4 excursions, sandboarding…)
- Travel insurance and flights
- Tips and personal expenses
Practical information
Accommodation
Chefchaouen, 2 nights in Fes, 2 nights near Erg Chebbi, Dades Valley, Marrakech. Standard, superior or luxury options.
Transportation
Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver. Licensed guide in Fes. Camel ride in Merzouga.
Departure & arrival
Starts: Casablanca · Ends: Casablanca
- Itineraries can be adjusted: tell us your dates, pace and interests
- Accommodation category (standard, superior or luxury) is chosen when you book
- Long driving days include regular photo, coffee and lunch stops
- Bring warm layers for desert nights, especially from November to March
- Final inclusions, price and payment terms are confirmed in your written quotation
Frequently asked questions
Can we drop off at Casablanca airport on the last day?
Yes, we plan the last day around your flight time.
Can we add Essaouira?
Yes, one or two days can be added between Marrakech and Casablanca.
Is a guide included in Marrakech?
A guided visit can be added on request.
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Send your dates and group details. We reply with a personalised proposal. Your request is not a confirmed booking until we confirm it in writing.
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