6 DAYS CASABLANCA TO MARRAKECH VIA RABAT

PRIVATE TOUR — 6 DAYS CASABLANCA TO MARRAKECH VIA RABAT

OVERVIEW

The 6 Days Morocco Itinerary from Casablanca adds a day in Rabat to the classic north-to-south route, giving you the country’s capital alongside Chefchaouen’s blue lanes, the medieval medina of Fes, a night in the Sahara, and the UNESCO-listed Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou before you arrive in Marrakech.

Six days is just enough to combine cultural immersion with real desert time, covering imperial cities, mountain crossings, and the Erg Chebbi dunes.

Every itinerary is fully customisable to suit your preferences and pace.

DURATION: 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS
START: CASABLANCA
END: MARRAKECH
TOUR STYLE: PRIVATE

– Seeing the monumental Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca
– Exploring the Hassan Tower and Kasbah of the Udayas in Rabat
– Wandering the blue-painted lanes of Chefchaouen
– A guided walk through the historic Fes medina
– A camel ride across the Erg Chebbi dunes
– Unforgettable sunsets and sunrises over the Sahara
– A scenic walk through the Todra Gorge
– Visiting the UNESCO-listed Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou
– Panoramic views of the High Atlas Mountains

DAY 1: CASABLANCA → RABAT → CHEFCHAOUEN

Your tour begins on arrival at Mohammed V International Airport or at your Casablanca hotel. The first stop is the Hassan II Mosque, where you can walk around its extraordinary exterior. The drive then continues to Rabat, the Moroccan capital, where you’ll visit the Hassan Tower and the atmospheric Kasbah of the Udayas.

After lunch in Rabat, the road leads north into the Rif Mountains and the blue city of Chefchaouen. On arrival, you’ll check in to your hotel or riad and enjoy a quiet first evening.

Approximate driving distance: 374 km
Approximate driving time: 6 hours

DAY 2: CHEFCHAOUEN → FES

The morning is yours to explore Chefchaouen at your own pace — wander the blue-painted streets, browse the souks, take photos, and enjoy a leisurely lunch at one of the many small cafés around the medina.

In the afternoon, the drive continues to Fes, where you’ll check in to a riad in the heart of the old medina.

Approximate driving distance: 197 km
Approximate driving time: 3 hours 38 minutes

DAY 3: GUIDED TOUR OF FES

Today is a full day in Fes with a knowledgeable local guide. You’ll begin at the golden gate of the Royal Palace before entering the maze-like alleys of the old medina — a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Along the way, you’ll visit Al-Qarawiyyin University, the Al-Attarine Madrasa, the Nejjarine Fountain, and the famous Chouara Tanneries.

You’ll also explore the historic Jewish quarter, the Mellah, before climbing to an old fortress for a panoramic view of the medina and the surrounding city. The evening returns you to your riad.

DAY 4: FES → IFRANE → MIDDLE ATLAS MOUNTAINS → ZIZ VALLEY → MERZOUGA DESERT

After breakfast, the long drive south to the Sahara begins with a short break in Ifrane. The route then climbs across the Middle Atlas, with a stop in the cedar forest where Barbary macaques are often seen. Lunch is served along the way before the drive enters the lush Ziz Valley with its long ribbon of palm groves.

You’ll arrive at the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes in the afternoon. A camel trek takes you into the sand, with a pause on a high dune for a blazing sunset. On arrival at your luxury camp, a private tent with its own bathroom is ready for you. Dinner is followed by an evening of drumming and Berber songs around the campfire — and you’re welcome to join in with the drums yourself.

Approximate driving distance: 500 km
Approximate driving time: 7 hours 30 minutes

DAY 5: MERZOUGA DESERT → RISSANI → TODRA GORGE → DADES GORGE

An early wake-up catches sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, you’ll head back to Merzouga by camel or 4×4. If your visit falls on a market day (Sunday, Tuesday, or Thursday), you can explore the traditional souk in Rissani.

The route continues to the Todra Gorge, where you’ll walk beneath its soaring cliffs and along the river. Further on, the striking “monkey fingers” rock formations mark the entrance to the Dades Valley, with panoramic views along the way before you check in to your hotel for the night.

Approximate driving distance: 310 km
Approximate driving time: 5 hours

DAY 6: DADES GORGE → OUARZAZATE → AIT BEN HADDOU → HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS → MARRAKECH

The final day begins with a drive to Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Africa”, with an optional visit to the Atlas Studios. The route continues to Ait Ben Haddou, where you’ll explore the UNESCO-listed kasbah used as a backdrop for many internationally famous productions.

After lunch, the road climbs back over the High Atlas Mountains, with photo stops at the best viewpoints, before descending into Marrakech in the late afternoon.

Approximate driving distance: 353 km
Approximate driving time: 6 hours 30 minutes

IMPORTANT NOTES

– This tour can also start from Tangier — see the 6 Days Tour from Tangier to Marrakech.
– Dietary preferences (vegetarian, vegan, allergies) can be accommodated — please mention this when booking.
– Optional quad biking or buggy driving in the Erg Chebbi dunes can be arranged on request.
– Prefer not to ride a camel? A 4×4 will take you to the camp at no extra cost.
– All our luxury camps feature private tents with en-suite bathrooms.

– Pick-up from Casablanca airport or your hotel on Day 1
– Private air-conditioned 4×4, van, or minibus (based on group size)
– English-speaking driver or driver plus English-speaking guide (other languages on request)
– Local guide for Fes
– 5 nights accommodation with breakfast included
– Dinner at your hotel in Dades Gorge and at the desert camp
– Camel trekking experience
– Sandboarding