Your 9 days tour from casablanca begins with pickup from the airport or your hotel in Casablanca. This is Morocco’s largest city and its main business hub. Start with a visit to the Hassan II Mosque, the biggest mosque in Morocco, set on the Atlantic coastline.

After that, enjoy free time for lunch. Then head out to see more of the city, including the Casablanca Corniche, a stop at Rick’s Cafe, and Mohammed V Square (also known as Pigeons Square). If you arrive late, a few stops may move to the next day.

Overnight in a hotel.

After breakfast, travel up the coast to Rabat, one of Morocco’s imperial cities and the current capital. Visit the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the Kasbah of the Udayas. Then take a break for lunch.

In the afternoon, continue north through Ouazzane and the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen, the famous blue city known for its white-and-blue streets and buildings.

Overnight in a riad.

After breakfast, take time to walk through Chefchaouen’s blue alleys and small squares. Then drive to Volubilis to see the Roman ruins. The site is well preserved and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll see mosaic floors, stone columns, and old arches throughout the ruins.

Next, drive about 30 km to Meknes, once the Ismaili capital and another imperial city. Visit Bab Al-Mansour, the Sahrij Souani Basin, the royal stables, the granary, and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. After that, continue on to Fes.

Overnight in a riad.

After breakfast, you’ll be picked up from your riad to explore Fes, Morocco’s cultural and spiritual center.

The day starts with a short driving tour. Stop at the Royal Palace Gate, then visit the Mellah (the historic Jewish Quarter). Continue to Borj Sud for wide views over the old medina. You’ll also visit the Ceramic Village and School to watch local artisans at work.

Next comes the guided walking tour inside the medieval medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best-preserved old cities in the region. You’ll visit Al Attarine Madrasa, Al Quaraouiyine University and Mosque (often described as the oldest existing university in the world), and the Chouara Tanneries, where leather is still dyed using traditional methods.

Return to your riad afterward and enjoy some downtime.

After breakfast, head south through Imouzzer to Ifrane. The town is known for cold winters, snow, and alpine-style homes, which is why many people call it the Switzerland of Morocco.

Continue to the cedar forest, home to Barbary macaques (Barbary apes). You can walk among the trees and, if you’d like, feed them. Later, drive to Midelt for lunch.

In the afternoon, continue toward Merzouga via the Tizi-n-Tilghmt Pass and along the Ziz Valley. You’ll stop along the way for panoramic views and photos.

Once you arrive in Merzouga, switch to camels and ride across the dunes. Stop on a high dune to watch the sunset, then continue to your desert camp. The camp blends traditional nomad-style tents with hotel-like comfort. In the evening, enjoy Berber drum music and a campfire under a sky full of stars.

Dinner and overnight at the camp.

After breakfast, leave the desert and head to Rissani, the former capital of Tafilalet. It’s still an important trading town, with a large souk that’s busiest on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays.

After walking through the market, continue to Erfoud to visit a workshop that makes items from fossilized marble. Then drive through the palm groves of Touroug and Tinjdad to reach the Todra Gorges. The river carved a dramatic canyon through the mountains, and the area is popular with rock climbers. Take time to walk through the gorge and enjoy the views.

Stop for lunch, then continue to the Dades Valley through Boumalne Dades. Along the way, you’ll pause at the Monkey Fingers rock formation and a viewpoint overlooking the valley.

Dinner and overnight in a hotel

After breakfast, drive to Kalaa Magouna to visit the Rose Valley. The Rose Festival takes place each May, when locals sell rose water, soaps, and other products.

Continue through the Skoura palm groves, then reach Ouarzazate, often called the gateway to the desert. Visit Atlas Studios, where many well-known films were shot.

Next, visit Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO-listed fortified village. It has appeared in films like Gladiator, Alexander, and The Mummy, as well as the TV series Game Of Thrones. Expect about a 20-minute walk up to explore the site.

Afterward, travel to Marrakech through the High Atlas Mountains and the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass. Stops are planned for lunch and photos along the way.

Overnight in a riad in Marrakech

After breakfast, meet your local guide to explore Marrakech, the Red City and one of Morocco’s four imperial cities. Your tour includes the Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs, and the Ben Youssef Quranic mosque. You’ll also walk through the city’s largest traditional souk.

Enjoy free time for lunch near Jemaa El-Fna Square. Later, visit the Koutoubia Mosque, the largest mosque in Marrakech, and the Majorelle Garden.

After the tour, return to your accommodation. In the evening, you can stroll around Jemaa El-Fna on your own.

On the final day, your schedule depends on your flight time. If you have time, enjoy a last bit of Marrakech before the drive back to Casablanca airport.

End of your 9-day Morocco trip. It’s also possible to finish in Marrakech, shorten the route, or extend the tour.