Jemaa el-Fnaa square in Marrakech at dusk, busy with food stalls and people

5 days from Casablanca

Casablanca, Marrakech and Essaouira

City, mountains and coast in five days: Casablanca, two nights in Marrakech, the Atlas foothills and the sea air of Essaouira.

Jemaa el-Fnaa, Marrakech

Duration5 days, 4 nights
Starts and endsCasablanca
How it runsPrivate car and driver
PriceOn request

CitiesCoast

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The route

Where the road goes

Map of the Casablanca, Marrakech and Essaouira route on satellite imagery of Morocco, with each stop marked — Each stop sits where it really is. The line shows the order of the stops, not the exact road.

Stop by stop

Casablanca
Marrakech UNESCO World Heritage: Medina of Marrakesh (opens in a new tab)
Ourika Valley
Essaouira UNESCO World Heritage: Medina of Essaouira (opens in a new tab)
Casablanca

Day by day

The plan

Driving times are approximate and include short stops.

Day 1: Arrival in Casablanca
Transfer onlyCasablanca
We meet you at the airport or your hotel, visit the Hassan II Mosque and drive along the Corniche.
Day 2: Casablanca to Marrakech
2.5 to 3 hoursMarrakech
South to Marrakech for a guided city tour: the Bahia Palace, the Ben Youssef Madrasa and the Jemaa el-Fna square as the evening starts.
Day 3: Marrakech
No drivingMarrakech
A second day in the city with your guide: the Saadian Tombs, the souks and the artisan quarters.
Day 4: Marrakech to Essaouira via the Ourika Valley
4.5 to 5 hours in totalEssaouira
A short morning in the Atlas foothills, then west through argan country to the coast. A cooperative visit on the way, then a guided walk through Essaouira's medina, port and ramparts.
Day 5: Essaouira to Casablanca
4.5 to 5 hoursTour ends in Casablanca
North across the Atlantic plains to your hotel or the airport, with a stop in El Jadida if time allows.

The details

What's included

Included

4 nights' accommodation
Breakfast every day
Private car with driver, fuel and tolls
Local guide in Marrakech
Guided medina tours
Argan cooperative visit
Airport or hotel pick-up and drop-off
Bottled water in the car

Not included

Flights
Lunches and dinners
Entrance fees not listed above
Optional activities
Travel insurance
Tips and personal expenses

Questions

Before you book

How long is the Casablanca, Marrakech and Essaouira tour, and where does it start?

The Casablanca, Marrakech and Essaouira tour lasts 5 days and 4 nights. It starts and ends in Casablanca, and the route passes through Marrakech, Ourika Valley and Essaouira. Morocco My Trip runs it with a private car and driver, so your group sets the pace.

Where do you sleep on the Casablanca, Marrakech and Essaouira tour?

On the Casablanca, Marrakech and Essaouira tour you spend 4 nights on the road: night 1 in Casablanca, nights 2 and 3 in Marrakech and night 4 in Essaouira.

How much driving is there on the Casablanca, Marrakech and Essaouira tour?

Driving on the Casablanca, Marrakech and Essaouira tour day by day: day 1, transfer only; day 2, 2.5 to 3 hours; day 3, no driving; day 4, 4.5 to 5 hours in total; day 5, 4.5 to 5 hours. The longest drive is day 4, Marrakech to Essaouira via the Ourika Valley. Times are approximate and include short stops.

What is included in the Casablanca, Marrakech and Essaouira tour?

The Casablanca, Marrakech and Essaouira tour includes 4 nights' accommodation, breakfast every day, private car with driver, fuel and tolls, local guide in Marrakech, guided medina tours, argan cooperative visit, airport or hotel pick-up and drop-off and bottled water in the car.

What is not included in the Casablanca, Marrakech and Essaouira tour?

Not included on the Casablanca, Marrakech and Essaouira tour: flights, lunches and dinners, entrance fees not listed above, optional activities, travel insurance and tips and personal expenses. Ask us if you would like any of these arranged.

When is the best time to do the Casablanca, Marrakech and Essaouira tour?

The best months for the Casablanca, Marrakech and Essaouira tour are March, April, May, October and November. The toughest months are July and August. In July: very hot in Marrakech and Fez by afternoon.

How much does the Casablanca, Marrakech and Essaouira tour cost?

The Casablanca, Marrakech and Essaouira tour is priced on request: Morocco My Trip quotes for your dates and your group. Send the enquiry form or a message on WhatsApp and we reply with a price, usually within a few hours and always within 24. A 30% deposit confirms the booking, and the rest is paid on the first day.

Can I change the Casablanca, Marrakech and Essaouira tour itinerary?

Yes. The Casablanca, Marrakech and Essaouira tour is a ready-made route, but you can add a night, skip a stop, start on another date or join it to another route. Tell Morocco My Trip what you would like and we send back the adjusted plan with its price before you confirm.

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