Casablanca desert tours 8 days

Casablanca desert tours 8 days

Looking for an unforgettable adventure in Morocco's Sahara Desert? Look no further than Marrakech Desert Tours 3 days desert tour. This tour offers an incredible experience of the stunning landscapes, traditional Berber villages, and a magical night under the stars in a desert camp.

Day 1: Casablanca - Rabat

Your journey begins in Casablanca, your driver will pickyou up from Casablanca Airport or your accommodation , you will make a visit to the Hassan 2 Mosque and you will take the road to Rabat, the capital of Morocco. In Rabat, you'll visit the Royal Palace, Hassan Tower, and the Kasbah of the Oudayas, an old fortified city. You'll also have time to explore the medina, the traditional marketplace of the city, and see the ancient Roman ruins at Chellah. Afterward, you'll retire to your hotel for the night.

Day 2: Rabat - Meknes - Volubilis - Fes

After breakfast, our day will begin by a tour of the capital of Morocco, you will visit Kasbah and much more, after thatyou'll leave Rabat and head to Meknes, a historic city and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, you'll visit the grandiose Bab Mansour gate, the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, and the ancient granaries known as Heri es-Souani. From Meknes, you'll proceed to the ancient Roman city of Volubilis, another UNESCO site known for its well-preserved mosaics and ruins. You'll then continue to Fes, where you'll spend the night.

Day 3: Fes Guided Tour

Today is dedicated to exploring Fes, one of the oldest and largest medieval cities in the world. You'll visit the tanneries, the Royal Palace, and the Jewish quarter, as well as the historic medina, which is home to numerous mosques, madrasas, and markets. Your guide will also take you to the University of Al Quaraouiyine, the oldest continuously operating university in the world. You'll retire to your hotel for the night in Fes.

Day 4: Fes - Merzouga

After breakfast, you'll depart Fes and head south toward Merzouga, where you'll experience the Sahara Desert. Along the way, you'll stop to see the Ifrane, a charming ski town in the Atlas Mountains, and the cedar forest of Azrou, where you can spot Barbary apes. You'll also pass through the Ziz Valley, with its lush palm groves and ancient ksar fortresses. Upon arriving in Merzouga, you'll have the chance to ride camels into the desert to watch the sunset over the dunes, followed by dinner and an overnight stay at a desert camp.

Day 5: Merzouga - Todgha Gorge - Dades Valley

You'll wake up early to see the sunrise over the Sahara before heading back to Merzouga. From there, you'll journey through the stunning Todgha Gorge, a 300m canyon that has been carved out by a river. You'll also visit the Dades Valley, known for its striking rock formations, such as the Monkey's Fingers. You'll stay overnight at a hotel in the Dades Valley.

Day 6: Dades Valley - Ouarzazate - Ait Ben Haddou - Marrakech

After breakfast, you'll leave the Dades Gorge and head to Ouarzazate, a famous film location and the gateway to the Sahara Desert. You'll visit the Kasbah of Taourirt before continuing to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou, an ancient fortified village. Afterward, you'll cross the High Atlas Mountains and arrive in Marrakech, where you'll spend the night..

Day 7: Marrakech City Tour

Today, you'll embark on a full-day tour of Marrakech, the "Red City." You'll visit the famous Koutoubia Mosque, the Saadian Tombs, and the Bahia Palace. You'll also explore the souks and the Jemaa el-Fnaa, the main square of the city, where you'll see snake charmers, street performers, and traditional storytellers. In the evening, you'll have dinner in a traditional Moroccan restaurant before retiring to your hotel.

Day 8: Marrakech - Casablanca

After breakfast, you'll leave Marrakech and head back to Casablanca, your driver drops you off at the airport for your return flight home.

Destination Merzouga - Marrakech
Depature Fes
Included
  • Transportation carried out by a private vehicle
  • An experienced, English-speaking tour guide/driver
  • Accommodation as per the itinerary
  • 1 Bottles of water each person per Day
  • Camel Trekking
Excluded
  • Lunch and other meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Entrance fees to the historical and other sites mentioned in the itinerary
  • Drinks

Overview

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Excellent
Accommodation 5.0
Transport 5.0
Comfort 5.0
Hospitality 5.0
Food 5.0