Cities, mountains and one night in the Sahara — without picking just one.
Ait Benhaddou, the Atlas passes, a camel camp under the stars, Fes's ancient medina and Chefchaouen's blue alleys — one low-intensity circuit that fits all of it in.
The whole country, at an easier pace
This is the circuit for people who don't want to choose between the desert and the cities. Seven days takes you from Marrakech over the Atlas passes to a camel camp in the Sahara, then north through the cedar forests to Fes's medina and Chefchaouen's blue streets, finishing in Casablanca.
It's rated low intensity, with most of the walking optional, and the operator is the same highly-reviewed team behind the Sahara-only circuit — TouaregTrails, 5.0 across 319 reviews.
- — Ait Benhaddou kasbah and the Tizin'tichka pass through the High Atlas
- — A camel trek into the Sahara, with dinner and music around the fire in camp
- — Cedar forests and a chance to see Barbary apes en route to Fes
- — Fes's medina, tanneries and souks, with an optional local guide
- — Chefchaouen's blue-washed old town before the final drive to Casablanca
Seven days, day by day
Meals, activities and route as run by TouaregTrails. Optional add-ons are noted where the operator offers them.
Marrakech to Dades Valley
- Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Drive over the Tizin'tichka pass through the High Atlas Mountains
- Kella M'Gouna, in the Roses Valley
Dades Valley to Merzouga
- Todgha Gorges
- Tinejdad and Touroug, a palm oasis with traditional irrigation
- Erfoud, known for its natural fossils
- Camel trek into the Sahara, dinner and music around the campfire
Merzouga
- Camel ride back from the sand dunes
Merzouga to Fes
- Ziz Valley
- Middle Atlas Mountains
- Cedar forests, with a chance to see Barbary apes
Fes
- Free day to explore at your own pace
Fes to Chefchaouen
- Drive to Chefchaouen, with scenic stops along the way
Chefchaouen to Casablanca
- Drive on to Casablanca to end the tour
What's included
- Accommodation for 6 nights, including one desert camp
- English-speaking guide throughout (French & Spanish on request)
- Transport in a private vehicle
- Meals as listed in the day-by-day itinerary
- Camel trek and listed included activities
Not included
- Flights to and from Morocco
- Travel insurance
- Optional activities noted in the itinerary (guided medina tours, quad biking, henna, etc.)
- Hotel nights before or after the tour
What past travelers say
10 reviews on this circuit, averaging 5.0 across itinerary, guide, transport and accommodation.
Rodney called the Sahara stretch the highlight of the trip, but said every other stop and drive was just as scenic — and praised his guide Youssef's humor and local knowledge.
Johan said his guides Youssef and Mohamed kept things smooth and stress-free from start to finish, with several hotel upgrades along the way and no detail left unanswered.
Jia, traveling on a tight budget, said her guide Youssef tailored recommendations accordingly and made the long drives feel like a crash course in Moroccan culture and geography.
Maverick had the itinerary customized with the operator's help and singled out Chefchaouen, the desert camp and the Dades Valley as the trip's highlights.
John traveled with his husband and two children and said their guide Mohassin was patient and great with the kids, with accommodation and food that stayed excellent throughout.
Good to know
- Route
- Marrakesh → Casablanca
- Group size
- 1–10 travelers
- Physical level
- Low intensity
- Languages
- English, French, Spanish
- Payment
- 20% deposit outside peak dates
- Cancellation
- Operator paid only after departure