The Ultimate Northern-to-Southern Morocco Journey
An unforgettable 6-day private journey that begins at the Atlantic, climbs into the blue-washed Rif Mountains, crosses the spiritual and imperial heartland of Morocco, spends a magical night under the Sahara stars, and ends amid the ochre walls of Marrakech.
This is not a rushed group tour. This is a carefully crafted, fully private itinerary that combines Morocco’s most iconic landscapes, UNESCO sites, and living culture at a comfortable yet immersive pace.
At a Glance
- Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
- Start: Casablanca (airport, hotel, or port)
- Finish: Marrakech (or Casablanca on request)
- Style: Private tour – only your party, driver-guide, local expert guides in major cities
- Accommodation: Hand-picked 4-star riads, boutique hotels, and luxury desert camp
- Highlights: Hassan II Mosque → Rabat → Chefchaouen → Fez Medina → Sahara camel trek & overnight → Atlas Mountains → Marrakech
Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Casablanca Arrival → Hassan II Mosque → Rabat (Imperial Capital)
- Arrival at Casablanca Mohammed V Airport (or port/hotel pickup)
- Guided visit to the magnificent Hassan II Mosque (interior included)
- Scenic drive to Rabat (1 hour)
- Explore the UNESCO-listed landmarks: Kasbah of the Udayas, Hassan Tower, Mohammed V Mausoleum, and the royal palace exterior
- Stroll through the white-and-blue medina and Andalusian gardens
- Overnight in a beautiful riad in Rabat with sea or medina views
Day 2: Rabat → Chefchaouen (The Blue Pearl of the Rif)
- Morning departure north into the Rif Mountains
- Photo stops in rolling green hills and traditional villages
- Afternoon arrival in Chefchaouen – the legendary “Blue City”
- Free time to wander the cobalt-washed streets, visit the kasbah museum, and hike to the Spanish Mosque for panoramic sunset views
- Dinner at a rooftop restaurant overlooking the blue labyrinth
- Overnight in a charming boutique riad in the heart of the medina
Day 3: Chefchaouen → Fez (Imperial City & Spiritual Capital)
- Leisurely morning in Chefchaouen (optional short hike to Akchour waterfalls if desired)
- Drive through dramatic Rif landscapes to Fez (4–5 hours with stops)
- Afternoon walking tour of Fez highlights: the golden gates of the Royal Palace, the Jewish Mellah, and panoramic views from the Borj Sud
- Sunset from the Merenid Tombs overlooking the entire ancient city
- Overnight in an exquisite restored riad inside Fez medina
Day 4: Full Day in Fez – The World’s Largest Living Medieval City
- Full-day private guided exploration of Fez el-Bali (UNESCO World Heritage)
- Visit the world-famous Chouara Tanneries, Medersa Bou Inania, Al-Qarawiyyin University (founded 859 AD – exterior), Nejjarine Fountain, and the aromatic spice & perfume souks
- Lunch in a converted palace restaurant
- Afternoon at a slower pace: pottery cooperative, brass workshops, and quiet fondouks
- Optional traditional hammam experience in the evening
- Second night in the same luxurious Fez riad
Day 5: Fez → Ifrane → Merzouga → Erg Chebbi Sahara Desert
- Early departure across the Middle Atlas Mountains
- Stops in Ifrane (“Moroccan Switzerland”), cedar forests with Barbary macaques, and Azrou
- Continue through the Ziz Valley palm oases
- Late afternoon: meet your camel caravan at the edge of Erg Chebbi golden dunes
- 90-minute camel trek into the heart of the Sahara at sunset
- Overnight in a private luxury desert camp: comfortable beds, en-suite bathroom tents, traditional dinner, Berber music around the fire, and a sky full of stars
- The undisputed highlight of the journey
Day 6: Sahara → Ouarzazate → High Atlas → Marrakech
- Optional sunrise camel ride or 4×4 return
- Breakfast in the dunes, then depart westward
- Drive along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs with stops at panoramic viewpoints
- Visit the UNESCO-listed Aït Benhaddou kasbah (Game of Thrones & Gladiator filming location)
- Lunch in a local kasbah restaurant
- Cross the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka pass (2,260 m) through the High Atlas Mountains
- Arrival in Marrakech late afternoon
- Drop-off at your Marrakech riad or hotel (or continue to Casablanca +3 hours on request)
What’s Included
- All private transportation in comfortable air-conditioned 4×4 or minivan
- English-speaking professional driver-guide for the entire journey
- Local licensed expert guides in Rabat, Fez, and Marrakech
- 5 nights accommodation (4-star riads & luxury desert camp)
- Daily breakfast + 2 dinners (Day 1 Rabat & Day 5 desert)
- Camel trek & private desert camp with en-suite tents
- Hassan II Mosque entrance & all listed site tickets
- 24/7 assistance
Best Season
Year-round, though March–May and September–November offer the most comfortable temperatures.
Book Your 6-Day Grand Journey Today
This is the Morocco so many dream of—blue cities, medieval medinas, cedar mountains, and endless dunes—all seamlessly connected in one perfectly balanced week.
Reserve your private tour now:
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Limited departures to guarantee quality and availability of the best riads and desert camp. Secure your dates early—especially for spring and autumn.
From the Atlantic waves of Casablanca to the golden silence of the Sahara and the electric energy of Marrakech, let us take you on the Moroccan journey of a lifetime.