Morocco tour: Marrakech, Atlas Mountains, Agafay Desert, Casablanca and Rabat
Tour code AKSR0796. City Getaways. 8 days, 6 cities.
Marrakech (2 nights), Agafay Desert (1 night), Marrakech (1 night), Casablanca (3 nights), Casablanca
Starts in Marrakech. Ends at Casablanca. Tour in English.
From $1,450 per person, twin sharing. Next departure 23 July 2027.
Highlights
- Majorelle Garden and YSL, Marrakech
- Djemaa El Fna and the souks, Marrakech
- Atlas Mountains by 4x4, Atlas Mountains
- Sunset camel ride in Agafay, Agafay Desert
- Hassan II Mosque, Casablanca
- Kasbah of the Oudayas, Rabat
Day by day
Day 1: Welcome to Marrakech
Marrakech
Sights: Arrival in Marrakech
Your Morocco journey begins as you land at Marrakech airport. Our team is waiting in the arrival hall with a warm welcome, and your private minibus carries you into the Red City, past palm trees and walls of pink earth glowing in the September sun.
Marrakech is the Pearl of the South, a city of rose-colored ramparts, carved cedar doors and the call to prayer drifting over the rooftops. On the drive in you catch your first glimpse of the Koutoubia Minaret, the tallest landmark in the old city, rising above the palms.
At the hotel you check in and settle into your room. The rest of the day is yours to rest after the flight. In the evening you sit down to dinner at the hotel, meet your fellow travelers and your guide, and hear about the days ahead.
Hotel: El Andalous Hotel or similar
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Marrakech palaces, souks and Majorelle Garden
Marrakech
Sights: Menara Gardens, Koutoubia Minaret, Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, souks and craft quarters, Djemaa El Fna, Majorelle Garden, Berber Museum, YSL Museum
After breakfast you spend the whole day exploring Marrakech, the second oldest imperial city of Morocco, founded by the Almoravids in the late 11th century. You begin at the Menara Gardens, with their olive groves and still pool facing the Atlas peaks, then stand beneath the Koutoubia Minaret.
Next comes Bahia Palace, all painted ceilings, zellige tiles and quiet courtyards, and the Saadian Tombs, where sultans rest under carved stucco and marble. Then you step into the souks and craft quarters, alive with leather, brass lamps and spices, before reaching Djemaa El Fna, the great square at the heart of the old city. Lunch is at leisure. In the afternoon you visit Majorelle Garden, with its cobalt blue walls and cactus beds, created by Jacques Majorelle and restored by Yves Saint Laurent. The Berber Museum and the YSL Museum sit beside it.
You return to the hotel in the evening for dinner.
Hotel: El Andalous Hotel or similar
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Day 3: Atlas Mountains by 4x4 and the Agafay Desert
Ouirgane, Amizmiz, Agafay Desert
Sights: Ouirgane, Amizmiz road, Lalla Takerkoust Dam, Kik plateau, Berber village, Agafay Desert, sunset camel ride, desert camp dinner
After breakfast you climb into your private 4x4 and head out of Marrakech toward the Atlas Mountains. The road passes the village of Ouirgane and winds toward Amizmiz, up to the wide blue waters of the Lalla Takerkoust Dam.
On the foothills of the Kik plateau, the landscape opens into red earth, terraced fields and remote Berber villages built from stone and clay. You stop in the villages to meet the local people, known for their kind hospitality, and share a glass of sweet Moroccan mint tea in a traditional Berber home. Lunch is at leisure.
In the afternoon you drive into the Agafay Desert, a rocky desert of soft golden hills just outside the city. Here you set off on a 40 minute camel ride as the sun sinks over the stony horizon. As night falls, you sit down to dinner under a tent at the desert camp, with the quiet of the desert all around you.
Hotel: Comfort hotel in Agafay Desert or similar
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Day 4: A free day in Marrakech
Marrakech
Sights: Free day in Marrakech
After breakfast the day is yours to enjoy Marrakech at your own pace. There is no set program today, so you can slow down after the busy days behind you.
You might wander back into the souks to bargain for a rug, a lantern or a bag of spices, or sit in a rooftop cafe looking over the medina. Many travelers like to return to Djemaa El Fna, which changes completely as the day goes on, from orange juice stalls in the morning to storytellers, musicians and smoking food stalls after dark. Lunch is at leisure, and your guide is happy to suggest places to eat.
In the evening you gather at the hotel for dinner with the group. It is a good time to share what each of you found during the day, before you leave Marrakech for the coast tomorrow morning.
Hotel: El Andalous Hotel or similar
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Day 5: Casablanca and the Hassan II Mosque
Marrakech, Casablanca
Sights: Hassan II Mosque, Mohamed V Square, Habbous District, Rick's Cafe photo stop
After breakfast you leave Marrakech and drive north on the highway to Casablanca, about 250 km and just under three hours. The dry plains slowly give way to green farmland as you near the Atlantic coast.
In Casablanca you set out on a city tour. It starts at the Hassan II Mosque, the largest in Africa, standing right at the edge of the ocean. Its minaret rises 210 meters, and the building joins traditional Moroccan craft, carved wood, marble and mosaic, with modern engineering. Next you stroll through Mohamed V Square, the heart of the city, lined with French colonial buildings, and then wander the Habbous District, the new medina with its arcades and bookshops. Lunch is at leisure.
In the afternoon you stop for photos at Rick's Cafe, then check in at your hotel. Dinner is served at the hotel in the evening.
Hotel: Kenzi Basma Hotel or similar
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Day 6: Rabat, the royal capital
Rabat, Casablanca
Sights: Royal Palace (Mechouar), Mohammed V Mausoleum, Hassan Tower, Kasbah of the Oudayas, Andalusian Gardens
After breakfast you drive up the coast to Rabat, the capital of Morocco, about 83 km and just over an hour away.
In Rabat you see the Royal Palace, the Mechouar, behind its great gates and guards. Then you visit the Mohammed V Mausoleum, with its white marble walls and green tiled roof, and the Hassan Tower beside it, the unfinished minaret of a 12th century mosque and one of the best known landmarks in the country. Lunch is at leisure. In the afternoon you walk up to the Kasbah of the Oudayas, a 12th century fortress high above the Bou Regreg River and the Atlantic Ocean. Its narrow lanes are painted white and blue, and its Andalusian Gardens are a cool, green place to slow down.
After the visit you drive back to Casablanca on the highway. Dinner is waiting at the hotel.
Hotel: Kenzi Basma Hotel or similar
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Day 7: A free day in Casablanca
Casablanca
Sights: Free day in Casablanca
After breakfast the day is yours to discover Casablanca at your own pace. There is no set program, so you can rest, shop or explore as you like.
Casablanca is Morocco's biggest city, a lively mix of Art Deco buildings, wide boulevards and the long ocean front of the Corniche. You might go back for another look at the Hassan II Mosque in the softer afternoon light, walk by the sea, or browse the shops and arcades of the Habbous District for pottery, leather and spices to take home. Lunch is at leisure, and your guide can point you to good places to eat.
In the evening the group comes together at the hotel for a last dinner in Morocco. It is a relaxed night to look back on the palaces, the mountains, the desert sunset and the sea.
Hotel: Kenzi Basma Hotel or similar
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Day 8: Farewell to Morocco
Casablanca
Sights: Casablanca airport
Your last morning in Morocco begins with breakfast at the hotel.
Your private minibus picks you up four hours before your flight time and takes you to Casablanca airport, so there is time to check in without a rush.
You leave with the colors of Morocco in your memory: the blue of Majorelle Garden, the gold of the desert at sunset, and the white minaret of the Hassan II Mosque by the sea. Safe travels home.
Meals: Breakfast
Where you will stay
Marrakech (3 nights)
- El Andalous Hotel or similar (Standard). Superior room for your four nights in Marrakech
Agafay Desert (1 night)
- Comfort hotel in Agafay Desert or similar (Comfort)
Casablanca (3 nights)
- Kenzi Basma Hotel or similar (Standard). Superior room for your three nights in Casablanca
What is included
Hotels and stays
- 7 nights in superior rooms, twin sharing: 4 in Marrakech and 3 in Casablanca
Meals
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- Dinner every night, including dinner under a tent at the Agafay desert camp
- Bottled water on the minibus
Coach and ground transport
- Private 15-seater minibus for the whole tour, including fuel and highway tolls
- Private 4x4 excursion to the Atlas Mountains and the Agafay Desert
- Arrival pickup at Marrakech airport and departure drop at Casablanca airport
Tour manager and guides
- Private English-speaking escort guide throughout the tour
- Round the clock support from our team in Morocco
Sightseeing and entry fees
- Entry fees for the monuments listed in the day plan
- 40 minute sunset camel ride in the Agafay Desert
What is not included
Meals
- Lunches, which are at leisure each day
- Drinks with meals
Flights and visa
- International flights to Marrakech and from Casablanca
- Visa fees
Travel insurance
- Travel insurance
Tips and gratuities
- Tips for the guide and driver
Personal expenses
- Personal expenses and extras
- Anything not listed under Inclusions
Optional tours
- Quad bike ride in the Agafay Desert and other optional activities
Departures
- 11 September 2027 from Land Package@if(!empty($dep['price'])) - $2,199 per person@endif
- 23 July 2027 from Land Package@if(!empty($dep['price'])) - $1,450 per person@endif
- 17 September 2027 from Land Package@if(!empty($dep['price'])) - $1,450 per person@endif
Frequently asked questions
How many days do you need to see Morocco?
Eight days is a comfortable length for a first visit. This tour gives you four nights in Marrakech, with the Atlas Mountains and the Agafay Desert, and three nights in Casablanca with a day trip to Rabat.
Does this Morocco tour package include flights?
No. It is a land package that starts at Marrakech airport and ends at Casablanca airport. Airport pickup on arrival and the drop on departure are included.
How big is the group on this Morocco tour?
The tour is priced for a small group of 12 travelers. You travel in a private 15-seater minibus with a private English-speaking guide throughout.
Which meals are included on the Morocco tour?
Breakfast is included daily from day 2, and dinner is included every night, including a dinner under a tent at the Agafay desert camp. Lunches are at leisure each day.
Is there a camel ride in the Agafay Desert?
Yes. A 40 minute sunset camel ride in the Agafay Desert is included, followed by dinner at the desert camp. A quad bike ride is also available there as an option at extra cost.
Is this Morocco tour good for Indian and South Asian travelers from the USA?
Yes. Akshar Travels has planned trips for South Asian travelers since 1997 and is based in New Jersey. Indian meals are not part of this program, so please share any vegetarian, Jain or other food needs when you inquire and we will confirm what is possible on this route before you book. You travel in a small group of 12 with a private English-speaking guide and a private minibus throughout.
Need to know
- Meals on arrival and departure days depend on flight times. If your flight lands early in the morning or leaves late in the evening, Akshar Travels will arrange the meals for that day
- If a sight is closed on the day it is scheduled, we will replace it with a comparable sight on the same tour
- Hotel check-in is usually 3:00 pm and check-out is usually 12:00 noon. Early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability and may carry a charge
- Baggage on domestic and internal flights follows the airline's own policy and weight limits, which are often lower than on your international flight. Please pack to the lowest allowance on your tour. Excess baggage fees are charged by the airline and paid by the guest
- The tour arrives at Marrakech airport and departs from Casablanca airport
- On the last day, the airport pickup is 4 hours before your flight time
- Lunch is at leisure each day, so you can try local restaurants at your own pace. Your guide can suggest places
- Days 4 and 7 are free days in Marrakech and Casablanca
- A quad bike ride in the Agafay Desert is available as an option at extra cost
- Hotels are quoted, not yet reserved, and are subject to availability
Terms & Conditions
The essentials of booking with Akshar. The full terms apply at checkout
- Prices are per person in US dollars on a twin-sharing basis and can change until your booking is paid in full
- A deposit confirms your seat. The balance is due by the date shown at checkout, before departure
- Your passport must be valid for at least six months after the tour ends. Visas, where needed, are your responsibility. We will guide you
- International airfare is not included unless the package says so
- The itinerary can change because of weather, local conditions or operational reasons. We offer a comparable alternative wherever possible
- Hotels listed are indicative. A property of the same category may be used
- Group departures run with a minimum number of guests. If Akshar cancels a departure you receive a full refund or a free date change
- Travel insurance is strongly recommended. Guests are responsible for their own health, belongings and conduct on tour
Cancellation policy
- 50 days or more before departure: 30%
- 21 to 49 days before departure: 50%
- 20 days or less before departure: 100%
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