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8 Days Desert Tour from Casablanca

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8 days 7 nights

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1 person

Languages

English, Espanol, Francais

We organized this 8-days tour from Casablanca for you. This will give you a relaxed and fun experience in Morocco. From north to south, you will cross Morocco at once.

This 8-day desert trip from Casablanca includes a Sahara desert cruise. Also included are visits to many of Morocco’s four imperial cities. These are Rabat, Fes, Meknes, and Marrakech. You will also see the High Atlas Mountains and the Sahara Desert.

This 8-day trip in Morocco starts in Casablanca. This includes two wonderful nights in the Merzouga Desert.

You spend one night in a luxury desert camp and one night in a hotel. Take a camel ride over the spectacular Erg Chebbi sand dunes. Watch the sunrises and sunsets.

We will meet you at the airport and start the tour with a visit to Casablanca. Then Rabat, the capital of Morocco, and the Volubilis Berber-Roman ruins.

Besides Meknes, the Ismaili capital, Fes is a cultural center. Ifran, the Moroccan Switzerland, is the next stop. Then, there’s Cedar Forest in Azrou, Midelt, the amazing Ziz Valley, and Rissani Market.

The 8-day desert tour from Casablanca takes us to Erfod, a fossil city. Then, to Merzouga in the Sahara desert. There, you can hike through the desert, ride camels, and spend the night in luxury camping. Enjoy spectacular Saharan sunrises and sunsets.

Venture into the stunning canyons of Todra and Dedes. Then, visit the famous Kasbah in Ait Ben Haddou. Then, head to the High Atlas Mountains and the Tizi n Ticka Pass.

Finally, explore Marrakech with a local guide. before returning to Casablanca airport.

Highlights

  • See the the the Hassan II mosque.
  • View and explore the Roman ruins of Volubilis.
  • Explore the Imperial cities of Fes and Marrakech with their rich history and architecture.
  • Experience a camel ride in the Merzouga Sahara.
  • Watch the sunset and sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes.
  • Try the Sandboarding activity.
  • Enjoy the stunning views of valleys & palm groves during our drive to the desert.
  • Hearty dinner and party around the campfire (Berber Drums).
  • Sleep and enjoy overnight in the desert camp.
  • Visit Atlas Studio & Taourirt Kasbah.
  • Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou Kasbah.
  • Spectacular views of the Atlas Mountains landscapes.
  • Discover Moroccan traditions and culture and meet local Berbers.
  • Explore Dades Valley and Todra Gorges.

Day 1: Casablanca - Rabat- Meknes - Fes

On the first day of our 8-day tour from Casablanca, we leave from Casablanca for Fes. But, the road to Fes takes us along a beautiful stretch of farmland. Before arriving in Fes, we will visit Meknes and Volubilis. Volubilis is the site of the famous Roman ruins. They are from the Roman Empire's southern outpost. After that, we will head to the first Arab dynasty created by Moulay Ismail. Bab Mansour is the main gateway to Moulay Ismail Palace. This leads us to the Henries-Souani, the horse's stable and granaries. Upstairs is a rooftop garden and cafe with a great view of the city. Arrive at Fes, and check into the hotel/riad.

Day 2: Fes Sightseeing tour

After breakfast, we will begin our visit to “the Medina in the World” with a local official tour guide. Then we will tour the Medina from outside by car, stopping at the gateway of the Royal Palace. After, we drive to enjoy the Medina from the southern tower and realize how big and old Fes is. You'll also visit the Ceramics Cooperative to see traditional Moroccan crafts. After that, you will cover the most important sites in Medina. They have cultural and historical interests. They include the superb Bou Inania Medersa. The Blue Gate, the Karaouiyine Mosque, and the Big Chouara Tanneries are some of the places. People work on metal at Medersa Seffarin. There are other decorated masterpieces, like the Attarin Medersa and the Najarian Fountain. Overnight at the same riad.

Day 3: Fes - Ifrane - Midelt - Erfoud - Merzouga

Today is one of the best days of our 8-day desert tour from Casablanca. We will travel through the middle Atlas Mountains. In the same way, we will stop at Ifran, a small, charming, clean town known as Little Moroccan Switzerland. The next stop will be at the cedar forest to enjoy the wildlife by seeing wild monkeys in the cedar trees. Then we go to Midelt. There, we may see the hills dotted by black tents. They belong to goat herds of nomadic Berbers. The Berbers call this rugged region home. After lunch in Midelt, we continue on mountain roads. They overlook the wide-flowing Oued Ziz. We pass kasbahs and palm groves. We stop at Ziz Valley for a break. Well, arrive late in the afternoon at Merzouga and spend the night at the hotel.

Day 4: Tour around Erg Chebbi by 4x4 - camel ride and night in desert camp

In the morning, we start our desert tour around the dunes of Erg Chebbi from the hotel. First, we will visit Khamlia village. We will listen to their spirit of African music. It's from Ghana and Sudan. We will visit a Berber nomad family on the edge of Erg Chebbi will welcome us with a cup of tea with a desert herb smell. After lunch, we will head back to Merzouga. After relaxing for a while, we will go for the camels waiting to take us on an adventure in the sand dunes. So, we will spend the night in an equipped camp with drum music in the Sahara. This is a great chance to take lovely sunset and sunrise pictures. Before arriving at the camp, we will stop at the high dunes to see the sunset and spend the night in nomad tents.

Day 5: Merzouga - Rissani - Todra Gorges - Dades Valley

You wake up early to watch the great sunrise near your desert camp. After a lovely breakfast and a hot shower, you have the opportunity to take the camel back to the village. Then we start our journey back to Dades Valley. On our way, if we are lucky, match the Sunday and Thursday market days. Then, we can visit the local market. We then drive to Erfoud, Fossils Town. It's up to you if you want to stop at one of the fossil factories. Besides, we keep going to Dades Valley via the Todra Gorges. They have mud villages next to the river. The best part of the day is walking through this narrow passage with 300-meter-high red cliffs. It's a popular place for mountain climbers. After lunch in the town, we leave for Dades Valley. There, we will see the fascinating monkey fingers and the snaky road of Tissadrine. We will stay in a hotel.

Day 6: Dades Valley - Ait Benhaddou - Marrakech

Leaving Dades Valley in the morning. On the 6th day of the tour, from Casablanca, we will explore the valley of a thousand kasbahs. It is surrounded by many abandoned kasbahs in the Skoura Valley. Besides, we keep driving to Ouarzazate, the home of many movies like "The Mummy", and "Game of Thrones.".

Another 30 minutes to reach Ait Benhaddou Kasbah for lunch and a tour of this world heritage site. This famous 11th-century Kasbah was used as a backdrop for more than 20 films. This includes the famous Gladiator.

After lunch, we will start our journey to Marrakech. We will go through Tizi N'Tichka and reach Marrakech in the evening.

Day 7: Marrakech sightseeing tour

A full-day tour of Marrakech. You will start your Marrakech sightseeing with a local guide. You will walk through the narrow alleys of the Medina with them. You will visit the fascinating Bahia Palace and the Koutoubia Mosque. You will also walk in the famous Jamaa El Fna Square. Lunch is optional. It will be in Medina. Then, we will walk through the colorful souks of Marrakech. We will not forget the beautiful Majorelle Gardens. You have free time if you want. You can enjoy a sunset drink overlooking the exciting Djemaa El Fna Square from a cafe's terrace. Then, you have dinner and spend the night at the hotel/riad.

Day 8: Marrakech - Transfer to Casablanca

This is the last day of the 8-day Morocco tour. Thus, we will drive you back to Casablanca Airport.

  • Pick-up and services at your accommodation/airport.
  • An air-conditioned 4x4 or minivan.
  • English- or Spanish-speaking driver.
  • Dinner & breakfast.
  • Camel rides & overnight in a private, nomad-traditional tent.
  • Camel per person.
  • 6 nights stay in a private room at a hotel/riad.
  • Local guide in Fes and Marrakech.
  • Sandboarding.
  • Lunches.
  • Drinks.
  • Entrance fees.

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