Our 7 days private tour from Casablanca is a full loop of Morocco that starts and ends at Casablanca, so it fits any return flight from Mohammed V Airport. In one week you see Marrakech and the Atlantic town of Essaouira, cross the High Atlas to Ait Ben Haddou, sleep in a desert camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes, explore the medina of Fes and finish with Rabat on the way back to the coast.

It is the 7 day Morocco tour we recommend to first-time visitors who want the Sahara and the imperial cities without a single backtrack. You travel privately, only with your own group, in an air-conditioned vehicle with the same driver-guide all week, and every day is planned around real driving times rather than a rushed timetable.

Quick answers about the 7 days private tour from Casablanca

• Where does the 7 days private tour from Casablanca start and end? In Casablanca, at your hotel or at Mohammed V Airport, so you can book a return flight.
• What does it include? Marrakech, an Essaouira day trip, Ait Ben Haddou, the Dades and Todgha gorges, the Merzouga dunes, the Middle Atlas, Fes and Rabat.
• How many nights in the desert? One night in a desert camp in Erg Chebbi, with a camel trek at sunset and a 4×4 excursion the next morning.
• What is the longest day? Day 3, Marrakech to the Dades Valley over the High Atlas, about 360 km and 7 hours with stops.
• Is it a group tour? No. It is a private tour: only your family or friends travel in the vehicle.
• What is not included? Lunches, drinks, entrance fees and tips.

Highlights of the 7 days private tour from Casablanca

• Seeing the Hassan II Mosque on the Casablanca seafront before the drive to Marrakech.
• An evening in Jemaa el-Fna, the square on UNESCO’s list of intangible heritage.
• A day on the Atlantic in Essaouira, with its ramparts, fishing port and UNESCO-listed medina.
• Crossing the Tizi n’Tichka pass and visiting the Telouet Kasbah of the Glaoui family.
• Walking the lanes of the Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.
• Standing inside the Todgha Gorge between walls of some 160 m.
• A camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes and a night in a desert camp.
• A 4×4 morning with nomad families and the Gnawa musicians of Khamlia.
• The cedar forest of Azrou and its Barbary macaques.
• A guided afternoon in Fes el-Bali, the largest medieval medina in the world.
• The Hassan Tower and the Kasbah of the Udayas in Rabat on the last day.

Why choose a private 7 day Morocco tour from Casablanca?

Seven days is the sweet spot for a first trip to Morocco. It is long enough to sleep in the Sahara and see two imperial cities properly, yet short enough to fit into one week of holiday. Because this route is a loop, you never drive the same road twice, and you finish next to the airport instead of 240 km away in Marrakech.

Booking it privately means you choose the hotels, the camp and the pace. You stop at a viewpoint when the light is good, skip a museum if the children are tired, and eat where your guide eats. Our page on private vs group tours in Morocco explains the difference in detail.

Itinerary of the 7 days private tour from Casablanca

The plan below is our standard route for the 7 days private tour from Casablanca. We adjust the stops, the hotels and the camp to your wishes. Distances and driving times do not include stops.

Day 1: Casablanca – Hassan II Mosque – Marrakech

Your driver-guide meets you at your hotel or at Mohammed V Airport. First, you visit the Hassan II Mosque, completed in 1993 on a platform over the Atlantic, with a minaret of about 210 m. Guided visits for non-Muslims run several times a day, except on Friday morning.

Then the motorway takes you south across the plains of the Chaouia to Marrakech, the Red City. You check in to a riad in the medina, and in the evening you can walk to Jemaa el-Fna, where storytellers, musicians and food stalls fill the square after sunset.

• Driving distance: about 240 km
• Driving time: about 2 hours 45 minutes
• Overnight: riad or hotel in Marrakech
• Meals: —

Day 2: Marrakech – Essaouira day trip – Marrakech

After breakfast you drive west through the argan forest, where goats sometimes climb into the trees, and stop at a women’s cooperative that presses argan oil by hand. You reach Essaouira, the old Mogador, by late morning.

Walk along the 18th-century ramparts of the Skala, through the UNESCO-listed medina and down to the blue fishing boats of the port, where you can choose fresh fish for lunch. In the afternoon you return to Marrakech for a free evening.

• Driving distance: about 380 km return
• Driving time: about 6 hours return
• Overnight: riad or hotel in Marrakech
• Meals: breakfast

Day 3: Marrakech – Tizi n’Tichka – Telouet – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley

Early in the morning the road climbs into the High Atlas through Berber villages and walnut groves to the Tizi n’Tichka pass, whose sign reads 2,260 m. Next, a side road leads to the Telouet Kasbah, the mountain palace of the Glaoui family, with painted cedar ceilings and zellij rooms.

After lunch you walk through the Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO site since 1987 and the set of Gladiator. Then you pass Ouarzazate and follow the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs through Skoura and the Valley of Roses to your hotel in the Dades Valley.

• Driving distance: about 360 km
• Driving time: about 7 hours
• Overnight: hotel or kasbah in the Dades Valley
• Meals: breakfast and dinner

Day 4: Dades Gorges – Tinghir – Todgha Gorge – Erfoud – Merzouga (camel trek)

In the morning you drive up the hairpin bends of the Dades Gorges, then east to Tinghir and the Todgha Gorge. There the canyon closes to about 10 m between smooth walls, and you walk along the river bed while climbers work on the rock above.

In the afternoon the road crosses stony plains to Erfoud and Merzouga. At the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes you meet your camels and ride into the sand as the light turns orange. Dinner, drums by the fire and a night in your desert camp follow.

• Driving distance: about 270 km
• Driving time: about 5 hours
• Overnight: desert camp in Erg Chebbi
• Meals: breakfast and dinner

Day 5: Sunrise in the Sahara – 4×4 excursion – Khamlia – Rissani – Midelt

Climb a dune for the sunrise, then have breakfast at the camp. A 4×4 takes you around the dunes to visit a nomad family and the village of Khamlia, where the Gnawa musicians, descendants of people brought across the Sahara, play for visitors.

Next you stop in Rissani, the old caravan town beside the ruins of Sijilmasa, and then drive north up the Ziz Valley and its palm-filled canyon to Midelt, a quiet town at about 1,500 m between the Middle and High Atlas.

• Driving distance: about 270 km
• Driving time: about 4 hours 30 minutes
• Overnight: hotel or kasbah in Midelt
• Meals: breakfast

Day 6: Midelt – Azrou cedar forest – Ifrane – Fes (guided medina tour)

The road crosses the Middle Atlas to the cedar forest of Azrou, where wild Barbary macaques live, and to Ifrane, a mountain town of red roofs nicknamed the Switzerland of Morocco. You reach Fes around midday.

In the afternoon a licensed local guide takes you into Fes el-Bali, on the UNESCO list since 1981. You see the Bou Inania Madrasa, the outside of al-Qarawiyyin, founded in 859, the Nejjarine fountain and the Chouara tannery from a terrace above the dye vats.

• Driving distance: about 200 km
• Driving time: about 3 hours 30 minutes
• Overnight: riad or hotel in Fes
• Meals: breakfast

Day 7: Fes – Rabat – Casablanca

After breakfast the motorway takes you west to Rabat, the capital. You walk to the Hassan Tower, begun in 1195 and never finished, and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, then through the white and blue lanes of the Kasbah of the Udayas above the Atlantic.

Finally you continue to Casablanca, where your driver-guide drops you at your hotel or at Mohammed V Airport in the afternoon. That completes the full loop of the 7 days private tour from Casablanca.

• Driving distance: about 290 km
• Driving time: about 3 hours 45 minutes
• Overnight: end of the tour in Casablanca
• Meals: breakfast

Gallery of the 7 days private tour from Casablanca

What is included in the 7 days private tour from Casablanca

Included

• Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel, riad or Mohammed V Airport in Casablanca.
• Private air-conditioned vehicle with fuel and tolls.
• English-speaking driver-guide (Spanish or French on request).
• 2 nights in Marrakech, 1 night in the Dades Valley, 1 night in a desert camp, 1 night in Midelt and 1 night in Fes.
• Essaouira day trip.
• Camel trek in Erg Chebbi (one camel per person).
• 4×4 excursion around the dunes, with the nomad family visit and Khamlia.
• Licensed local guide for the Fes medina.
• 6 breakfasts and 2 dinners (Dades and the desert camp).

Not included

• Lunches and drinks.
• Entrance fees (Hassan II Mosque, Telouet, Ait Ben Haddou, Bou Inania).
• Extra activities such as sandboarding, quad or buggy rides.
• Tips and personal expenses.
• Travel insurance and flights.

Map of the 7 days private tour from Casablanca

In detail, the loop is: Casablanca → Marrakech (2 nights, with the Essaouira day trip) → Tizi n’Tichka → Telouet → Ait Ben Haddou → Ouarzazate → Skoura → Dades Valley → Tinghir → Todgha Gorge → Erfoud → Merzouga (desert camp) → Khamlia → Rissani → Ziz Valley → Midelt → Azrou → Ifrane → Fes → Rabat → Casablanca.

Accommodation options

Every option of the 7 days private tour from Casablanca uses the same route, vehicle and driver-guide. Only the level of comfort changes, and we confirm the exact names when you book.

7 days private tour from Casablanca price

The price of the 7 days private tour from Casablanca is on request, because every private tour is quoted for your own group. In practice, four things change it:

• Group size: the price per person falls as more travellers share the vehicle, so couples, families and small groups each get their own quote.
• Accommodation level: standard, superior or luxury riads, kasbahs and desert camps.
• Season: Christmas, New Year, Easter and the spring and autumn peaks book up first.
• Extras: local guides, entrance fees, sandboarding, quad or buggy rides, a private dinner on the dunes.

Send us your dates and the number of travellers through our contact page or on WhatsApp, and we reply with a written quote and no hidden costs. Every Morocco tour package we send already includes the vehicle, fuel, the driver-guide, the hotels, the desert camp and the meals listed below.

How to book this 7 day Morocco tour from Casablanca

Booking the 7 days private tour from Casablanca takes three short messages, and we answer the same day.

1. Send your travel dates, number of travellers and preferred accommodation level through the contact form, by email at favoritesmoroccotours@gmail.com or on WhatsApp (+212 786 278 943).
2. We reply the same day with a personalised itinerary and a clear, all-in price for your group.
3. You confirm the dates. Payment by PayPal is accepted, and we explain the details when you book.
4. Your driver-guide meets you at your hotel, riad or Mohammed V Airport in Casablanca on the first morning, holding a sign with your name.

Favorites Morocco Tours vs other Morocco tour companies

Many week-long Morocco tour packages start in Marrakech and leave you to find your own way from Casablanca. Others race to the desert and back in a straight line. Ours is a true loop from Casablanca, with Essaouira, the Sahara and Fes, and with the longest drive capped at about seven hours.

Besides that, we are a local Moroccan team. We publish real driving times, keep the same driver-guide all week and never add compulsory shopping stops. If you would rather skip Essaouira and spend more time in the north, look at the 8 days private tour from Casablanca with Chefchaouen.

Know before you go

• Day 3 is the longest of the trip, about 7 hours with stops; it crosses the High Atlas.
• The Hassan II Mosque is closed to visitors on Friday morning. If day 1 falls on a Friday, we visit it on day 7 instead.
• Prefer to end in Marrakech? See the 6 days tour from Casablanca, which ends there.
• Want a second desert night? Ask for the 9 days private tour from Casablanca or add a night in Merzouga.
• From December to February, snow is possible in the Middle Atlas and on the Tizi n’Tichka, and desert nights drop close to freezing. Pack a warm layer; see what to wear in Morocco.
• In July and August the south is very hot, often above 40 °C. Spring and autumn are the best seasons: check the best time to visit Morocco.
• Bring cash in dirhams for lunches, entrance fees and tips. ATMs exist in every city on the route but not at the desert camp; see our guide to the Moroccan dirham and to tipping in Morocco.
• Pack a small overnight bag for the desert camp, because your main luggage stays in the vehicle.
• Tell us about any allergy or diet before departure. Riads and camps prepare vegetarian and vegan meals with notice.

Extra activities

These activities are optional on the 7 days private tour from Casablanca. We book them on request, at an extra cost.

Reviews

Travellers who book our private tours from Casablanca share their experience after each trip, and a short review helps other people choose. If you have already travelled with us, read and write reviews on TripAdvisor.

 
 
 
 
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Viaje a Marruecos con amigos.
Fue un viaje increíble!!! Lo pasamos muy bien y la gente es maravillosa…
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Lo mejor en el Desierto del Sahara
Una experiencia simplemente inolvidable. Dormir bajo un cielo lleno de estrellas, recorrer las impresionantes dunas del Sahara y disfrutar de la hospitalidad marroquí hizo de este viaje algo mágico. Marruecos me regaló paisajes espectaculares, cultura fascinante y recuerdos que llevaré conmigo para siempre. ¡Una aventura que recomiendo al 100%! 🌵🐪✨
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Excellent séjour
Le séjour était merveilleux tant les activités que la cuisine. Rashid était génial, serviable et à l’écoute. Je recommande les yeux fermés. Sarah
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Las estrellas del desierto.
Experiencia excepcional!! Nos trataron super bien, la noche en el desierto fue increíble. La fiesta en la hoguera super divertida. Las Jaimas muy confortables, la comida rica, en resumen volvería a ir una y mil veces.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Amazing experience, the sceneries, culture and friendly people
Nothing but praise and gratitude!! Everything was spectacular and exceeded our expectations! Not only the places we visited but also the hotels and riads where we stayed! I especially highlight the attention, care, professionalism, and warmth of our guide Moha: always kind, attentive, taking care of every detail, and making sure we were comfortable. Additionally, an excellent photographer! He helped us capture the joy and the landscapes! Always with a smile!! Thank you!!!!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Estuvimos muy contentas en un viaje de 8 días por Marruecos, Moha fue nuestro conductor, siempre amable, respetuoso y muy profesional, no solo nos llevó a los puntos previstos sino que también nos mostró la cultura y tradición de las familias Marroquíes ¡super recomendable! Gracias totales
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Viaje espectacular
Fue un viaje increíble , superó mis expectativas , nuestro Guía y conductor Moha fue siempre muy amable , días antes de iniciar se puso en contacto y todo fue muy bien organizado , los hoteles, comidas, el campamento espectacular , nuestro tour fue solo para nuestro grupo de 3 y fue muy cómodo , lo recomiendo totalmente
  
 
  
 
 
 
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We had an awesome trip with our family of 7 (&3 young kids). We went from Marrakesh to Erg Chebbi to Fes and had amazing stops along the way , which gave our kids a great experience. Highly recommended
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Moha conductor
Hicimos un toque y nos acompañó Moha como conductor!! El mejor chofer!!! Un genio!!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Hicimos de nuestro sueño, una realidad !
​"¡Una experiencia inolvidable en el Sahara! Reservamos el tour de 3 días desde Marrakech a Merzouga y superó todas nuestras expectativas. Nuestro guía Mohamed Alt-Said , fue increíble: no solo es un conductor experto, sino que nos explicó todo sobre la cultura bereber con mucha paciencia. Pueblos de adobe, con sus maravillosas gentes . El campamento en las dunas era mágico y la cena junto al fuego fue el mejor momento del viaje. Moha, nos hizo disfrutar de una cena inolvidable bajo las estrellas. Precioso amanecer y divertida excursión 4 x 4 en desierto. El coche era moderno y muy cómodo. Si buscas una agencia honesta y profesional en Marruecos, no busques más. ¡Totalmente recomendados!"
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
   
 
 

Frequently asked questions

Is 7 days enough for Morocco from Casablanca?

Yes, for a first trip. Seven days covers Marrakech, the coast, the Sahara and Fes as a loop. With more time, add Chefchaouen or a second night in the desert.

Does the tour return to Casablanca airport?

Yes. Day 7 ends at Mohammed V Airport or your hotel in the afternoon, so an evening flight is usually fine. Tell us your flight time and we plan the last morning around it.

Can we add Chefchaouen to the 7 day tour?

Not without dropping something else. Chefchaouen sits in the north, away from this loop. The 8 days private tour from Casablanca includes it.

How long is the camel ride?

About 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes each way between the edge of the dunes and the camp, depending on the camp’s location.

Can I skip the camel ride?

Yes. A 4×4 can drive you to the camp instead, at no extra cost.

Do the desert camps have private bathrooms?

Superior and luxury tents have a private bathroom with shower and toilet. Standard camps have shared facilities.

What is the best time of year for the 7 days private tour from Casablanca?

March to May and September to November. Winter nights in the desert are cold, and July and August are very hot in the south.

Is the 7 days private tour from Casablanca good for families?

Yes. No day is extreme, and the Essaouira beach day and the camel ride are favourites with children. Tell us their ages and we prepare child seats.

What vehicle do you use?

A private air-conditioned vehicle sized for your group, from a Toyota Land Cruiser or Prado to a Mercedes Vito or Sprinter minibus.

How far in advance should I book?

Two to four weeks is usually enough. For Christmas, New Year and Easter, book as early as possible.

How do I pay?

We accept payment by PayPal, and we explain the details when you confirm your booking.

Have another question about the 7 days private tour from Casablanca?

Write to us through our contact page or on WhatsApp.

Who we are

Favorites Morocco Tours is a local travel agency based in Marrakech, and the 7 days private tour from Casablanca is one of the private routes we run every season. We design tailor-made Morocco tours from Casablanca, Marrakech, Fes and Tangier. Our drivers and guides grew up on these roads, speak English, Spanish and French, and know the small places that big coach tours never stop at. Learn more about us.

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Contact us

• Phone / WhatsApp: +212 786 278 943
• Email: favoritesmoroccotours@gmail.com
• Office: Marrakech, Morocco