8 Days Tour from Casablanca
- from Casablanca
Durations
8 Days/ 7 Nights
Overview
Tour Highlights
The Optimized Route: Connect Morocco’s historic kingdoms with an overnight stay in nature to break up the transit fatigue completely.
- Hidden Mountain Paradise: Spend a peaceful night at a luxury resort right along the deep blue waters of Lake Bin El Ouidane.
North Africa’s Highest Falls: Take a refreshing afternoon walk along the shaded olive paths of the magnificent Ouzoud Waterfalles.
Expert Medina Historians: Tour the massive, labyrinth-like medieval old towns of Fes and Marrakech alongside certified local guides.
Boutique Riad Stays: Relax inside hand-tiled traditional Moroccan mansion courtyards hidden away from the busy city crowds.
Detailed Itinerary
After breakfast, your driver will show you the highlights of Rabat, including the iconic stone Hassan Tower and the beautiful white-and-blue fortress walls of the Kasbah of the Udayas. Next, we drive inland toward Fes. Along the way, we stop to explore the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage site filled with beautifully preserved mosaic floors. We make a final stop to photograph the monumental Bab Mansour gate in Meknes before arriving at your luxury Riad in Fes.
Driving Time: 4 hours total with historical stops
Accommodations: Luxury traditional Riad in Fes
Meals: Breakfast
No highway driving today. After breakfast, a certified local history guide will meet you at your Riad for a private walking tour of Fes El Bali, the oldest medieval old town in the world. You will explore the famous blue-tiled Bab Boujloud gate, the ancient Al-Qarawiyyin University, and the striking Chouara Tannery, where craftsmen still dye leather using centuries-old stone vats. Enjoy a free afternoon to shop for local ceramics, carpets, and silks.
Driving Time: None (Walking tour)
Accommodations: Luxury traditional Riad in Fes
Meals: Breakfast
We leave Fes after breakfast and travel southwest toward the Middle Atlas Mountains. Instead of pushing all the way to Marrakech in a single exhausting drive, we wind through beautiful olive orchards, pine forests, and agricultural plains. By mid-afternoon, we arrive at the hidden paradise of Bin El Ouidane—a massive, crystal-blue lake framed by dramatic red mountain peaks. Check into your lakefront resort to enjoy a peaceful boat ride, a swim, or a quiet sunset by the water.
Driving Time: 4.5 hours (Successfully breaking up the long transit day)
Accommodations: Premium Lakeside Hotel or Resort at Bin El Ouidane
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
After a relaxing breakfast overlooking the calm waters of the lake, we take a short, highly scenic drive to the nearby Ouzoud Waterfalls. Plummeting over 100 meters down a jagged red rock canyon, these are the highest and most impressive waterfalls in North Africa. Take an easy, shaded walk down the paths to view the falls, spot the friendly wild Barbary macaque monkeys that live in the olive trees, and enjoy a fresh lunch. In the afternoon, we complete the short final stretch of our drive to Marrakech.
Driving Time: 3.5 hours total driving time
Accommodations: Charming Medina Riad in Marrakech
Meals: Breakfast
Keep your car keys packed today. A friendly local guide will meet you at your Riad for a private walking tour of the historic “Red City.” You will admire the spectacular tilework and gardens inside the Bahia Palace, see the historic Saadian Tombs, and view the towering minaret of the Koutoubia Mosque. In the afternoon, your guide will help you navigate the colorful marketplace souks to see local artisans creating leather goods, lamps, and spices.
Driving Time: None (Walking tour)
Accommodations: Charming Medina Riad in Marrakech
Meals: Breakfast
This day is yours to enjoy completely at your own pace. You can use this free time to visit the world-famous Jardin Majorelle (the stunning blue botanical gardens once owned by Yves Saint Laurent), relax at a traditional Moroccan luxury spa (Hammam), or wander through the beautifully restored Secret Garden hidden inside the medina walls. In the evening, gather for a final traditional dinner to celebrate a flawless week.
Driving Time: None
Accommodations: Charming Medina Riad in Marrakech
Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy your final Moroccan breakfast on your Riad’s sunny rooftop terrace. Coordinating perfectly with your flight departure time, your private driver will pick you up directly from your accommodation door, handle all your heavy luggage, and provide a direct, stress-free transfer to the Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK) for your flight home, bringing your optimized 8-day imperial journey to a beautiful close.
Driving Time: 20 minutes
Accommodations: None (Airport drop-off included)
Meals: Breakfast
What’s Included / Excluded
Included:
- Private transport in a comfortable, modern car or minivan with air conditioning.
- A professional, private driver who handles all roads and navigation.
- All airport transfers and daily door-to-door Riad pick-ups.
- 6 nights inside top-rated, beautiful traditional Medina Riads and 1 night at a premium lakeside resort in Bin El Ouidane.
- Entry access to the Volubilis Roman site, guided walk at Ouzoud Waterfalls, and official local history guides for private walking tours in Fes and Marrakech.
- All 7 breakfasts, plus a traditional multi-course dinner at the lakeside mountain resort.
- All vehicle fuel, road tolls, and parking fees.
Excluded:
- Daily lunches, everyday dinners (except at the lake), and drinks.
- All entry tickets to historical monuments and museums (typically $3 to $10 per person)
- Tips and gratuities for your driver, local guides, and restaurant staff
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does this itinerary avoid the notoriously long drive between Fes and Marrakech?
Normally, driving directly from Fes to Marrakech takes roughly 6 to 7 hours of non-stop highway travel, which can be exhausting. By introducing a stopover at Lake Bin El Ouidane on Day 4, we cut that long leg short after just 4.5 hours. The next day, you only have a relaxed 3.5-hour drive to Marrakech, which is broken up even further by our lunchtime stop at the Ouzoud Waterfalls.
Can we add a boat ride or watersports at the lake?
Yes, absolutely. The resort at Bin El Ouidane offers boat rentals, kayaking, and wakeboarding. Your private driver can easily help coordinate a relaxed afternoon boat excursion around the canyon walls when you arrive on Day 4.
Is this itinerary suitable for seniors or families with small children?
Yes! This is our most highly recommended route for older travelers and families who want to see the imperial cities. By splitting the cross-country drive and inserting a beautiful nature environment, children and seniors get a much-needed break from the car to stretch their legs, play, and see the wild monkeys at the waterfalls.