8 Days Desert Tour from Casablanca

Day 1: Arrival in Casablanca

The tour begins with a pickup from the airport, port, or your Casablanca accommodation. Morocco recognizes the city as its economic center and largest city. First, we will visit Morocco’s largest mosque, the Hassan II Mosque. It is located on the city’s west coast, on a promontory overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Free time for lunch. Then we explore the city and go to the amazing Cornish of Casablanca. Stay overnight in accommodation in a hotel.

Day 2: asablanca-Rabat the capital-Chefchaouen

After breakfast, we drive along the coast to Rabat, one of Morocco’s imperial cities and current capital. Then you will see the city’s highlights, such as the Hassan Tower, Mohammed V’s Mausoleum, and the Kasbah of Oudaya. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon, we travel north through Ouazzane to the Blue City of Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountain. The city is famous for its white- and blue-painted buildings and alleyways. Stay overnight in a hotel.

Day 3: Explore Chefchaouen-Volubilis-Meknes-Fes

Fes After breakfast, feel free to explore the beautiful alleyways of the blue city of Chefchaouen. Then we drive to the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis. It is well-preserved because UNESCO designated it a World Heritage Site. It has numerous exquisite mosaics interspersed with ancient pillars and arches.

After exploring the ruins, we drive 30 kilometers to the city of Meknes. The city is known as the Ismaili capital and is one of Morocco’s imperial cities. We witness Bab Al-Mansour, the Sahrij Souani basin, the royal stable, the granary, and the Moulay Ismail Mausoleum. Then we travel to Fes. Overnight stay at a riad.

Day 4: Fes Guided tour

After breakfast, we’ll tour the city’s highlights with a local guide. Fes not only serves as Morocco’s cultural and religious hub but also holds a position as one of its imperial cities. We begin the day by visiting the Royal Palace Gate. Then there’s the well-preserved medieval Medina, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will visit the Blue Gate, also known as Bab Boujloud, which is the entrance to the old Medina. You’ll enter the Medina to see the Medrasa Bouanania, the Najjarine Fountain, the mausoleum of Moulay Idris II, and the tanneries.

Finally, we arrive at the Quaraouin mosque and university, the world’s oldest institution. After that, we leave Medina to explore the Jewish quarter, also known as “the Mellah.” In the afternoon, we drive to an ancient fortress to enjoy a panoramic view of the old Medina and Fes. Finally, go back to your riad.

Day 5: Fes-Middle Atlas Mountains, Ziz Valley-Merzouga Sahara desert

After a warm breakfast, we drive south through Imouzzer to Ifrane. The city, known for its low temperatures, snowfall, and alpine-style architecture houses, is often referred to as Morocco’s Switzerland. Then we head to the cedar forest, where Barbary macaques live. Feel free to feed them while wandering through the forest.

Later, we will travel to Midelt, where we will have free time for lunch. Then we drive to Merzouga via the Tizi-n-Tilghmt Pass and the Ziz Valley. We will stop along the way to take in the panoramic views. In the afternoon, we arrive in the Sahara desert of Merzouga. Then you switch to camels to cross the sandy desert. You’ll stop at the top of a high dune to watch the sunset. Eventually, you’ll get to the desert luxury camp. The camp combines nomad tents with hotel-style amenities. Enjoy the melodies of Berber drums as you dance around the campfire beneath the expansive starry sky. Dinner and overnight at the campsite.

Day 6: Merzouga Sahara-Rissani-Erfoud-Todra Gorges-Dades Valley

Wake up early in the morning to enjoy the stunning sunrise. In the center of the desert. You have free time for breakfast before riding camels back to Merzouga, where the driver awaits. We leave the desert to visit Rissani, the ancient capital of Tafilalet. Rissani remains a major trading center in the region, with a thriving souk on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays.

After a stroll through Rissani Souk, we continue to Erfoud to visit one of the fossilized marble workshops. Then we drive through the Berber village of Touroug and Tinjdad palm groves to get to the Todra Gorge. The Todra River has carved out a grand canyon through the mountains, resulting in a high, red, cliff-sided canyon. These gorges are ideal for rock climbing. Feel free to wander through the gorges and enjoy the scenery. We have some free time to eat lunch at a nearby restaurant.

Then we head to the Dades Valley via Boumalne Dades. It eventually comes to an end at the “monkey fingers” rock formation. The journey culminates at the peak of a mountain, providing a breathtaking view of the Dades Valley. Afterward, we will enjoy dinner and spend the night at a hotel.

Day 7: Dades Valley-Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah-Atlas Mountain-Marrakech

Following breakfast, we continue our journey to Kalaa Magouna to see the Rose Valley. Every May, the Rose Festival is held there. Locals sell a variety of rose products, including perfumes, rose water, oil, and cosmetics.

We then drive through the palm groves of Skoura. Later, we arrive at Ouarzazate, also known as the Desert Gate. We will visit the famous movie studios. We leave to visit the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. UNESCO designated this fortified village as a World Heritage Site. Furthermore, the Kasbah has appeared in numerous films, including Gladiator, Alexander, and The Mummy, and television series such as Game of Thrones.

Then we head to Marrakech. We will traverse the Tizi-N-Tichka Pass and the breathtaking High Atlas Mountains. We will make stops at interesting locations for lunch and to take photographs. Finally, we arrive in Marrakech and spend the night in a riad.

Day 8: Marrakech – Transfer to Casablanca

On the final day, we will drive north to Casablanca airport, making stops for panoramic views. We will then transfer you to the airport. end of the 8-day Morocco tour.