Tour overview

This 8-day small-group tour packs Morocco's classic highlights into just over a week, from the great mosque of Casablanca and the medina of Fes to the Sahara, the kasbahs of the south and the souks of Marrakech. Groups have up to 12 travellers aged 15 and over, with a leader throughout and local guides in the cities. You stay seven nights in hotels and a Sahara camp, with the chance of a night in a traditional riad. Breakfast is included daily, with a lunch and three dinners, and an airport arrival transfer is provided in Casablanca.

Your trip begins in Casablanca with a guided visit to the Hassan II Mosque, rising above the Atlantic and one of the largest mosques in the Islamic world. On the way to Fes you take a leader-led walk in the holy town of Moulay Idriss and a guided tour of Volubilis, the best-preserved Roman ruins in Morocco.

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Fes, the spiritual and cultural heart of Morocco, is a feast for the senses, and a day in its ancient medina reveals tanneries, mosques, madrasas and craft workshops hidden in a maze of lanes. From there, you drive through ever-changing scenery, from cedar forests and barren mountainsides to rocky desert, arriving at Merzouga to spend a night at a camp among the dunes of the Sahara.

Rising early to watch the sunrise from the dunes, you travel to the Todra Gorge, with its towering red walls, then on to Ait Benhaddou, a hilltop ksar almost unchanged for centuries, for a leader-led walk, a visit to a teahouse and a painting lesson with a local artist. In Marrakech you are invited to lunch at a restaurant that trains disadvantaged women as chefs, before a local guide leads you through the medina and its hidden corners.

The physical rating is medium, with long drives and walking in the medinas. This tour suits first-time visitors who want to see Morocco's classic sights in a short trip with a small group. An arrival transfer is included in Casablanca, and the trip runs year-round. Pack light for the night in the desert camp.

Trip highlights

  • The Hassan II Mosque (Day 2)
  • Volubilis and Moulay Idriss (Day 2)
  • The medina of Fes (Day 3)
  • A night in a Sahara camp (Day 4)
  • Ait Benhaddou and a painting lesson (Day 6)
  • Lunch with women chefs in Marrakech (Day 7)

Your route

10 stops from Casablanca to Marrakech

8-day route: Casablanca – Volubilis – Fes – Merzouga – Todra Gorge – Ait Benhaddou – Marrakech
  1. Casablanca Day 1
  2. Volubilis Day 2
  3. Meknes Day 2
  4. Fes Days 2–3
  5. Ifrane Day 4
  6. Midelt Day 4
  7. Merzouga Day 4
  8. Todra Gorge Day 5
  9. Ait Benhaddou Day 6
  10. Marrakech Days 7–8

Why choose this tour

Morocco's classic highlights in just eight days. A Sahara camp night and community experiences included.

Best suited to

  • First-time visitors to Morocco
  • Travellers short on time
  • Solo travellers looking for a small group
  • Culture lovers
Fabrics and metalwork at a souk stall in the medina of Fes, Morocco

Day-by-day itinerary

8 days from Casablanca, Morocco to Marrakech, Morocco

  1. Day 1 · Casablanca Arrive in Casablanca

    An arrival transfer and welcome meeting.

    Hotel
    Hotel
  2. Day 2 · Hassan II Mosque, Moulay Idriss, Volubilis, Fes Casablanca to Fes

    The great mosque and Roman ruins.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  3. Day 3 · Fes Fes

    Discover the ancient medina.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  4. Day 4 · Merzouga Merzouga

    Drive to the dunes for a night in camp.

    Hotel
    Sahara camp
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  5. Day 5 · Todra Gorge Todra Gorge

    Sunrise on the dunes, then the gorge.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  6. Day 6 · Ait Benhaddou Ait Benhaddou

    A ksar walk and painting lesson.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  7. Day 7 · Marrakech Marrakech

    Lunch with women chefs and a medina tour.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  8. Day 8 · Marrakech Trip ends

    The trip ends after breakfast.

    Meals
    Breakfast
Dunes at Merzouga

Where you stay

  • Casablanca (1 night) Hotel
  • Fes (2 nights) Hotel
  • Merzouga (1 night) Sahara camp
  • Todra Gorge (1 night) Hotel
  • Ait Benhaddou (1 night) Hotel
  • Marrakech (1 night) Hotel

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 6 nights in hotels and 1 in a Sahara camp
  • Meals 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 3 dinners
  • Private transport and an arrival transfer in Casablanca
  • Hassan II Mosque guided visit
  • Moulay Idriss walk and Volubilis guided tour
  • Fes medina tour and Sahara camp
  • Ait Benhaddou walk, teahouse and painting lesson
  • Marrakech lunch and medina tour with a local guide
  • Leader throughout

Not included

  • Flights
  • Meals not included 5 lunches and 4 dinners
  • Optional activities such as camel rides
  • Tips, travel insurance and personal spending
A river through the Todra Gorge

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You dislike long drives
  • You want to stay longer in each place
  • You want luxury
  • You want flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–8 · Lunch: Day 7 · Dinner: Days 2, 4 and 6
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Ait Benhaddou above the river

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £769 per person, twin share, tour only. 516 upcoming departures.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

What is the Sahara camp like?

A simple camp among the dunes at Merzouga, with shared facilities.

Is an airport transfer included?

Yes, an arrival transfer in Casablanca if you send flight details at least 14 days before.

Are there long drives?

Yes, especially between Fes and the Sahara, with stops along the way.

Do I need a visa?

UK visitors do not usually need a visa for a holiday stay in Morocco. Check before you travel.

What is the minimum age?

The minimum age is 15.

How many people travel together?

Up to 12 travellers, with a leader.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

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Tailor-made option

Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.

If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.

Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary

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