Morocco Itinerary 6 Days

Overview

The Morocco itinerary 6 days from Casablanca to Marrakech gives you the best of the north and the south of the country, with one full extra day to discover Fes. A good Morocco itinerary 6 days should leave time to enjoy each place, and ours does. In six days you see the capital Rabat, the blue city of Chefchaouen, the imperial cities of Meknes and Fes, the Middle Atlas Mountains, the golden dunes of the Sahara, the gorges of the south and the High Atlas Mountains. A private driver and a comfortable vehicle stay with you all the way.

This 6 day itinerary Morocco is made for travelers who want culture and adventure at a relaxed speed. You walk through blue streets, spend a whole day with a guide in the oldest medina in the world, meet the monkeys of the cedar forest, ride a camel at sunset and sleep in a desert camp under the stars. Then you walk in Todra Gorge, enjoy the Dades Gorge, visit Aït Ben Haddou and finish in the red city of Marrakech.

If you are looking for 6 days in Morocco itinerary that is easy, well planned and not too rushed, this 6 days Morocco itinerary is a great choice. It is also a good Morocco 6 days itinerary for families, couples, friends and solo travelers, and it can be changed to fit your own plans. Book your Morocco itinerary 6 days with a team that knows every road.

Highlights of the Morocco itinerary 6 days from Casablanca to Marrakech:

Stop at the Hassan II Mosque and see Rabat, the capital of Morocco
Walk the blue streets of Chefchaouen, the Blue Pearl of Morocco
Spend a full day in Fes with a guided tour of its old medina
Drive through Ifrane and the Middle Atlas Mountains
Ride a camel at sunset and sleep in a luxury Sahara camp in Merzouga
Walk in Todra Gorge and enjoy the Dades Gorge
Walk inside Aït Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Cross the High Atlas Mountains by the Tizi n’Tichka Pass
Travel with a private driver, from Casablanca to Marrakech

Why a private 6 day Morocco tour from Casablanca to Marrakech?

A private tour means the vehicle, the driver and the plan are only for you and your group. You choose when to start each day, how long to stay at each stop, and where to eat lunch. There are no strangers and no waiting for a big bus.

This Morocco itinerary 6 days starts in Casablanca and ends in Marrakech, so you never drive the same road twice. You also get a full day in Fes without any long drive on this Morocco itinerary 6 days, which gives your body a rest before the road to the Sahara.

Our drivers know the roads and the local people well. They help with photos, tea stops and small questions, and they can change the plan if you are tired or want to see more. In Chefchaouen and Fes you also have free evenings to walk and eat where you like.

6 Day Morocco itinerary:

Day 1: Casablanca ⇢ Rabat ⇢ Chefchaouen

Your Morocco itinerary 6 days starts in Casablanca: your driver picks you up from your hotel or the airport in the morning. Before you leave the city, you stop for photos at the Hassan II Mosque, one of the biggest mosques in the world, built right on the Atlantic Ocean. You can also take a short drive along the Corniche, the sea road of Casablanca. (Entrance to the mosque is not included.)

Then you drive north along the coast to Rabat, the capital of Morocco. Here you stop to see the Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, walk inside the old Kasbah of the Udayas with its blue and white streets, and enjoy the view over the river and the ocean. You can stop for lunch in Rabat (not included).

In the afternoon, the road goes on through olive groves, green farmland and small villages. Little by little, the land becomes hilly, and you enter the green Rif Mountains. The first day of the Morocco itinerary 6 days is a long but beautiful one.

In the evening, you arrive in Chefchaouen, the famous “Blue Pearl” of Morocco. The whole old town is painted in soft shades of blue, and every corner is a perfect photo. You walk through the narrow blue streets, see the main square Outa el Hammam and the old Kasbah, and have free time to try local food in the restaurants in the streets, as dinner is not included today.

Driving distance: Approximately 340 km

Driving time: Approximately 6 hr (with stops)

Overnight in: Chefchaouen (breakfast included)

Day 2: Chefchaouen ⇢ Meknes ⇢ Fes

After breakfast, you can enjoy the blue streets of Chefchaouen again in the quiet morning light. This is the best time for photos, because the streets are calm and the colors are soft. You can also buy small gifts, such as local soap, spices or woven blankets.

Later, on day 2 of the Morocco itinerary 6 days, you leave the Rif Mountains and drive south through green hills, small farms and mountain villages. Your driver stops for photos and a mint tea whenever you like.

In the middle of the day, you arrive in Meknes, one of the four imperial cities of Morocco. You see the great gate Bab Mansour, the old royal stables and the lively Place el-Hedim, and you can have lunch in a local restaurant (not included). Not far away, you can also visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis if you have time and energy.

In the afternoon, you drive a short way to Fes, the heart of the Morocco itinerary 6 days. You arrive at your hotel or riad, rest for a while, and then have free time to walk near the blue gate Bab Boujloud. Dinner is not included today, so you can try local food in the restaurants in the streets, such as hot harira soup, tagine or fresh grilled meat.

Driving distance: Approximately 270 km

Driving time: Approximately 4 hr 30 min (with stops)

Overnight in: Fes (breakfast included)

Day 3: Guided tour of Fes

Today there is no long drive, which makes this Morocco itinerary 6 days more relaxed than a shorter tour. After breakfast, you meet your local guide for a full-day walking tour of Fes, the oldest imperial city of Morocco. You enter the old medina of Fes el-Bali through the beautiful blue gate Bab Boujloud, a maze of narrow streets full of souks, fountains, old schools and workshops. It is one of the largest car-free urban areas in the world.

With your guide, you visit the Bou Inania Madrasa and the Al-Qarawiyyin area, which holds one of the oldest universities in the world. You also see the famous Chouara tannery, where leather is still dyed in stone pits as in the Middle Ages, and the craft quarters of pottery, metalwork and weaving. (Entrance fees, when needed, are not included.)

You can stop for lunch in a traditional restaurant in the old town (not included). After lunch, the guide can take you to a viewpoint over the whole medina, and you can visit the Royal Palace gates and the old Jewish quarter, the Mellah.

In the evening, you have free time to rest or walk again through the lights of the medina. Dinner is not included today, so you can try local food in the restaurants in the streets of Fes. It is a relaxed day to get ready for the next part of the Morocco itinerary 6 days: the long road to the desert.

Driving distance: No long drive today

Overnight in: Fes (breakfast included)

Day 4: Fes ⇢ Ifrane ⇢ Middle Atlas Mountains ⇢ Ziz Valley ⇢ Merzouga Desert

After breakfast, you leave Fes early. This is the longest day of the Morocco itinerary 6 days, as you drive south into the Middle Atlas Mountains. Your first stop is Ifrane, a small mountain town with Swiss-style houses and red roofs, often called the “Little Switzerland of Morocco”. It is clean, green and quiet, and it is a nice place for a short walk and a coffee.

Then you continue to Azrou and its Cedar Forest, one of the largest cedar forests in North Africa. Here you can meet the wild Barbary macaque monkeys and take photos among the huge old trees. After this, the road climbs through high plains and mountain scenery to Midelt, where you can stop for lunch (not included).

In the afternoon, you follow the green Ziz Valley and its long palm groves, pass through Errachidia, and drive on to the edge of the Sahara in Merzouga. The landscape changes slowly from mountains to open desert, and the colors of the sand get warmer every hour.

Near sunset, you ride a camel over the Erg Chebbi dunes to your desert camp. If you do not want to take a camel, we can arrange a 4×4 car to bring you to the camp instead. At the camp, you enjoy a Berber dinner, listen to traditional drum music around the fire, and sleep under a sky full of stars. The Sahara night is the heart of the Morocco itinerary 6 days.

Driving distance: Approximately 560 km

Driving time: Approximately 9 hr (with stops)

Overnight in: Luxury desert camp in Merzouga (dinner and breakfast included)

Day 5: Merzouga Desert ⇢ Rissani ⇢ Todra Gorge ⇢ Dades Gorge

Day 5 of the Morocco itinerary 6 days begins in the desert, so we recommend you wake up early to watch the sunrise over the Sahara dunes. It is one of the most beautiful moments of the whole trip. After the sunrise, you enjoy a tasty breakfast at the camp, take some last photos of the dunes, and say goodbye to the desert.

Then you drive to Rissani, an old market town and the gate of the Sahara, where you can walk around the busy souk and see how local people shop and trade. After this, the road goes west through a dry, open landscape of stone and palm oases, with views of the mountains on the horizon.

At midday, you arrive in Tinghir and visit the Todra Gorge, where rock walls rise up to 300 metres high. You can walk between the red cliffs, cool your feet in the river and take photos of the green palm oasis below. You can stop here for lunch (not included).

In the afternoon, you continue your Morocco itinerary 6 days to the Dades Gorge, known for its “Monkey Fingers” rocks and its curved mountain road. You check in at your hotel, relax, and enjoy dinner with a view of the valley before an early night.

Driving distance: Approximately 270 km

Driving time: Approximately 5 hr (with stops)

Overnight in: Dades Gorge (dinner and breakfast included)

Day 6: Dades Gorge ⇢ Ouarzazate ⇢ Aït Ben Haddou ⇢ High Atlas Mountains ⇢ Marrakech

On the last day of the Morocco itinerary 6 days, you leave the Dades Gorge after breakfast and drive along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs. You pass Kelaat M’Gouna, the “Valley of the Roses”, and many old mud-brick villages. Then you arrive in Ouarzazate, the “gate of the desert” and the film capital of Morocco, where you can visit the Atlas Studios or the old Taourirt Kasbah. This is also a good place for lunch (not included).

Next, you drive to the famous Aït Ben Haddou, an old fortified village made of red clay and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Films and TV series such as Gladiator and Game of Thrones were shot here. Many guests say this is the best photo stop of the whole Morocco itinerary 6 days. You can walk up through the narrow streets to the top for a great view of the valley.

In the afternoon, you cross the High Atlas Mountains by the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, one of the highest roads in Morocco at about 2,260 metres. You pass through Berber villages and have many photo stops on the way.

You arrive in Marrakech in the evening, and your driver drops you at your hotel or riad. Your Morocco itinerary 6 days ends here, with a lot of new memories.

Driving distance: Approximately 390 km

Driving time: Approximately 8 hr (with stops)

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Inclusive and Exclusive of the Morocco itinerary 6 days

Inclusive:

Pickup in Casablanca and drop-off in Marrakech, subject to access
Private transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
English-speaking driver or a driver and an English-speaking tour guide (If you prefer another language, kindly inform us in advance)
Five nights of the Morocco itinerary 6 days with breakfast (dinner included in the Merzouga desert camp and in the Dades Gorge)
Guided tour of the Fes medina with a local guide
Camel trekking experience at sunset (or a 4x4 ride to the camp, if you prefer)
Sandboarding
Stops for photos and refreshments along the route

Exclusive:

Map of the 6 day Morocco tour from Casablanca to Marrakech

6 Day Morocco tour price:

The price of the Morocco itinerary 6 days depends on the number of people in your group and on your travel date. Because this is a private tour, we make the offer for you only.

Please contact us with your dates and group size for the Morocco itinerary 6 days, and we will send you the best price quickly. Children are welcome, and we can prepare the trip for families, couples, friends and solo travelers.

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Good to Know Before You Go: 6 Days in Morocco

Cash is useful: For your Morocco itinerary 6 days, remember that Morocco uses the dirham (MAD). Cards work in many hotels and bigger restaurants, but small cafes, street food stands and souk shops usually want cash. Withdraw money in a city before you go to the desert, because there are no ATMs in the dunes.
Camel or 4×4 to the camp: Most guests ride a camel into the Merzouga camp at sunset. If you would rather not, tell your driver and he will take you there by 4×4. Both ways end in the same camp.
Dinner in Chefchaouen and Fes: Dinner is not included on these nights of the Morocco itinerary 6 days, so you can choose your own place. With six days you have time to try tagine, grilled meat and fresh juice in small restaurants in the streets.
A full day in Fes: The guided tour on day 3 is on foot through narrow lanes. Bring a small bag and keep your phone close, and follow your guide in the busy parts of the medina.
Tipping: A small tip is a normal way to thank your driver, guides and camp staff. It is never forced, and you decide the amount.
Bottled water: Drink sealed bottled water only. Keep one extra bottle in the vehicle for the long road to the Sahara.
Friday timing: On Friday some shops close around midday for prayer, and many families eat couscous together. Plan your free time in Fes and Chefchaouen with this in mind.
Bargaining: In the souks, the first price is rarely the last. Smile, make a fair offer and enjoy the talk. If you do not agree, just say thank you and walk on.
What to wear: For the Morocco itinerary 6 days, bring flat, comfortable shoes for the stairs of Chefchaouen and the stones of the medina. Pack warm clothes for the desert night, because it can get cold even after a hot day.
Plugs and power: Morocco uses plug types C and E at 220V. If you come from the UK or the USA, you will need a simple adapter.
Mobile data: During the Morocco itinerary 6 days, a local SIM card from Maroc Telecom, Orange or INWI is easy to buy and cheap. The signal can disappear in the Atlas Mountains and in the desert.
Alcohol: Alcohol is served in licensed hotels, bars and some restaurants in big cities. It is not allowed in public places such as streets and parks.

Extra activities for your 6 day Morocco itinerary

During the tour

4×4 dune excursion in Merzouga
Quad bike ATV
Buggy rental ATV
A professional photographer
Romantic dinner in the desert

After the tour

Day trip to Essaouira
Ouzoud Waterfalls day trip
Hot air balloon ride in Marrakech
Hammam and spa in Marrakech

Reviews

What our guests say

★★★★★

Read what our guests say about the Morocco itinerary 6 days from Casablanca to Marrakech with Morocco Discover Excursions.

Unforgettable Polish Group Tour Across Morocco!

★★★★★

Kasia K.

Our group from Poland booked this Morocco itinerary 6 days with Morocco Discover Excursions, starting with a smooth pickup in Casablanca. Traveling in an extremely comfortable Mercedes minibus made the long drives past Fes and through the mountains a complete pleasure. The Sahara desert was the absolute highlight: riding camels into a luxury camp, trying thrilling sandboarding, and adding an extra quad bike activity across the golden Merzouga dunes. After a safe drop-off in Marrakech, we even had time to book a day trip to Essaouira! The hospitality of the people was unmatched. Highly recommended!

A Dreamy 6 Days Escape: Culture, Dunes & Campfire Stories

★★★★★

Tomasz W.

Choosing this Morocco itinerary 6 days organized by Morocco Discover Excursions was the best decision for my trip to Morocco. Exploring the stunning blue streets of Chefchaouen and the ancient historical city of Fes gave us incredible cultural depth before heading into the Sahara desert. Sleeping in a luxury camp, riding camels across Erg Chebbi, and gathering around a roaring fire listening to traditional music was pure magic. The friendly people shared rich Saharan stories under a sky full of stars. I highly recommend this incredible journey to everyone!

The Ultimate Imperial Cities & Desert Trip

★★★★★

Karolina & Piotr

We could not have asked for a better holiday in Morocco than this Morocco itinerary 6 days with Morocco Discover Excursions. Our route took us seamlessly from modern Casablanca to scenic Chefchaouen, historic Fes, deep into the Saharan desert dunes, through the historic Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, and finally to vibrant Marrakech. Everything was meticulously arranged, from comfortable transport to authentic accommodation. The entire team went out of their way to make us feel welcome and cared for. A truly 5-star experience from start to finish!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 6 days enough for a Morocco itinerary from Casablanca to Marrakech?

Yes. The Morocco itinerary 6 days gives you time for Rabat, Chefchaouen, a full day in Fes, the Sahara, the gorges and the High Atlas. The extra day in Fes means you do not have to rush through the medina.

Where does the Morocco itinerary 6 days start and end?

The tour starts in Casablanca and ends in Marrakech. Your driver picks you up in Casablanca, and on the last day he drops you at your hotel or riad in Marrakech.

Is the Morocco itinerary 6 days a private tour?

Yes. For the Morocco itinerary 6 days, your vehicle, driver and plan are only for your group. You can change the stops and the time with your driver.

Which meals are included on the Morocco itinerary 6 days?

Breakfast is included every day. Dinner is included in the Merzouga desert camp and in the Dades Gorge. In Chefchaouen and Fes, dinner is not included, so you have free time to try local food in the restaurants in the streets. Lunches and drinks are not included.

Do I have to ride a camel to the desert camp?

No. The camel ride at sunset is a lovely experience, but it is optional. If you do not want to ride a camel, we can take you to the camp by 4×4 car.

How long are the drives on the Morocco itinerary 6 days?

Day 1 is about 6 hours, Day 2 about 4 hours 30 minutes, Day 3 is a walking day in Fes with no long drive, Day 4 is the longest at about 9 hours, Day 5 about 5 hours and Day 6 about 8 hours, all with stops. Times can change with traffic and weather.

What is the price of the Morocco itinerary 6 days?

The price depends on your group size and travel date. Please contact us with your dates and we will answer fast with the best offer.

Can you change the Morocco itinerary 6 days?

Yes. Because the tour is private, we can add a night, change a stop or choose a different camp. Tell us what you like, and we will make a plan for you.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Have a different Morocco adventure in mind? At Morocco Discover Excursions, we are happy to adapt the Morocco itinerary 6 days and create a trip that fits your travel style, interests, and schedule. You can add a night in the desert, choose a different desert camp, or add special activities. Please contact us and let’s make your trip truly special!