Six days in Morocco opens up the journey and lets you breathe. This 6 Days Morocco Itinerary from Casablanca is crafted to give you the full spectrum of Morocco’s beauty — its Atlantic monuments, Rif mountain charm, ancient imperial cities, sweeping Saharan dunes, canyon landscapes, and the timeless south — all woven together into one richly rewarding adventure.
Beginning in Casablanca, you travel north to Chefchaouen’s blue medina, then head inland to spend a dedicated day exploring Fes before crossing the Middle Atlas to the Sahara. After a night in a luxury desert camp beneath the stars, the return route takes you through the Todra Gorge, the Dades Gorges, and over the High Atlas Mountains to finish in Marrakech.
Every element of this private tour is fully tailored to your preferences, pace, and budget.
– Visiting the Hassan II Mosque — an architectural masterpiece on the Atlantic coast
– Exploring the magnificent Hassan Tower and Kasbah of the Udayas in Rabat
– Discovering the charm and secrets of Chefchaouen, Morocco’s Blue City
– Wandering through the historic alleyways of the Fes Medina
– Riding a camel into the heart of the Erg Chebbi dunes at golden hour
– Watching the desert sunrise and sunset from the dunes
– Strolling through the breathtaking Todra Gorge
– Discovering the ancient Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
– Taking in the panoramic views of the High Atlas Mountains
DAY 1: CASABLANCA → RABAT → CHEFCHAOUEN
Your private tour begins with a pick-up from Casablanca’s Mohammed V International Airport or your hotel. The first stop is the Hassan II Mosque — Morocco’s most spectacular place of worship, its minaret rising 210 metres above the Atlantic Ocean. After visiting its grand exterior, the journey continues north to Rabat, Morocco’s capital.
In Rabat, you visit the iconic Hassan Tower — the soaring minaret of a 12th-century mosque left incomplete after the sultan’s death — along with the beautiful Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the ancient Kasbah of the Udayas, whose blue and white lanes overlook the mouth of the Bouregreg river.
After lunch in Rabat, the road climbs northeast into the Rif Mountains, arriving in the early evening at Chefchaouen — Morocco’s most photographed city, famous for its dreamy blue-washed medina. Check in and explore at your own pace.
DAY 2: CHEFCHAOUEN → FES
A morning of wandering the blue lanes of Chefchaouen before departing for Fes. The drive winds through the Rif Mountains and across the rolling plains of northern Morocco, arriving in Fes in the afternoon.
Founded in the 9th century, Fes is Morocco’s oldest and most complex imperial city. Its medina — Fes el-Bali — is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world’s largest living medieval urban environments. Check in to your riad for the night and enjoy a first glimpse of this extraordinary city.
DAY 3: GUIDED TOUR OF FES
A full day dedicated entirely to exploring Fes Medina with the guidance of a knowledgeable local guide. The city’s 9,000 narrow alleyways, ancient mosques, madrasas, and workshops can be bewildering without expert guidance — with a guide, they become a series of revelations.
Key sights include the Chouara Tanneries — where leather has been dyed in stone vats for centuries — the ornate Bou Inania Madrasa, the Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque (home to the world’s oldest university), the Andalusian Quarter, and the vibrant souks where artisans craft ceramics, brasswork, textiles, and woodwork using techniques passed down through generations.
DAY 4: FES → IFRANE → MIDDLE ATLAS MOUNTAINS → ZIZ VALLEY → MERZOUGA DESERT
An early departure from Fes begins one of Morocco’s most rewarding drives. The route climbs through the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas, where Barbary macaques roam freely through the trees near Azrou. The elegant alpine town of Ifrane — known as “Little Switzerland” — is a pleasant contrast before the road descends into the Ziz Valley and the pre-Saharan south.
By late afternoon, the great dunes of Erg Chebbi rise on the horizon. You arrive at the foot of the dunes in time for a sunset camel ride into the heart of the Sahara. Dinner at the luxury desert camp is followed by an evening of Berber drumming and stargazing — with one of the darkest skies on earth overhead.
DAY 5: MERZOUGA DESERT → RISSANI → TODRA GORGE → DADES GORGE
An early rise for the sunrise over the dunes, then breakfast at the camp before heading west. Rissani, the historic town at the edge of the Sahara, is worth a brief stop — particularly on market days (Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday) when traders from across the region gather in the ancient souk.
From Rissani, the drive continues to Tinghir and the spectacular Todra Gorge. Walking under the sheer walls of the gorge — which rise over 300 metres on either side — is one of Morocco’s great natural experiences. After the canyon, the road winds through river valleys and palmeries to the Dades Gorge, where your hotel sits beneath dramatic canyon walls for the night.
DAY 6: DADES GORGE → OUARZAZATE → AIT BEN HADDOU → HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS → MARRAKECH
The final day is rich in beauty and history. From the Dades Gorge, you drive west through the Valley of Roses and into Ouarzazate — Morocco’s Hollywood — before stopping at the magnificent Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of earthen towers that has featured in some of the world’s most iconic films and series.
After exploring the kasbah, the road climbs through the High Atlas Mountains via the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka Pass, offering sweeping views of the mountains and valleys below, before descending into the warmth of Marrakech. Drop-off at your hotel or riad in the evening.
– Please share dietary requirements when booking.
– All vehicles are air-conditioned and regularly maintained.
– The itinerary is fully flexible — modifications welcome.
– Pick-up from Casablanca airport or hotel on Day 1
– Private air-conditioned 4×4, van, or minibus
– English-speaking driver/guide (other languages on request)
– Local guide to explore Fes medina on Day 3
– 5 nights accommodation with breakfast
– Dinner at desert camp and Dades Gorge hotel
– Camel trekking experience
– Sandboarding
– Lunches and beverages
– Dinner in Chefchaouen and Fes
– Entrance fees where applicable
– Tips (optional but appreciated)
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Paying for your tour is straightforward. A small upfront deposit is required at the time of booking to secure your spot — this can be sent via PayPal, bank transfer, or Wise. The outstanding balance is then settled directly with your driver or guide on the first day of your trip, accepted in euros, US dollars, or Moroccan dirhams.
Morocco’s official currency is the Moroccan Dirham (MAD). While major hotels and larger establishments tend to accept credit cards, smaller markets and towns generally operate on a cash-only basis, so it’s advisable to carry local currency.
Absolutely. The tour can be fully tailored to match your preferences — whether that means adding extra destinations, upgrading your accommodation, or switching to alternative transport such as a private 4×4 vehicle.
Yes, camel rides are commonly included in desert tour packages, typically used to cross the dunes on the way to your overnight camp.
Camel rides are a standard part of desert experiences and are used to reach the overnight camp by crossing the dunes.
Guests stay in traditional Berber-style tents within a desert camp setting. Amenities include comfortable bedding, warm blankets, shared or private bathroom facilities (depending on the camp category), and a shared dining area for meals and socializing.
The policy varies based on how far in advance you cancel relative to your departure date. A booking deposit is required to hold your reservation, and partial or full refunds may apply depending on the notice given.
