Morocco Desert tour from Casablanca

Desert tour from Casablanca

Day 1 : Casablanca arrival 

Arrival at Casablanca airport, assistance and transfer then start the Morocco desert tour from Casablanca with the sightseeing of the “White City” through its wide avenues, walk through the narrow streets of the Medina, the United Nations Square, the Hassan II Mosque, the Central Market, the Habous district and finally the Boulevard de la Corniche. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel

 Day 2 : Casablanca – Rabat – Moulay Idriss – Volubilis – Meknes – Fez 

After breakfast departure for Fez. On the way we will visit Rabat “the garden city”, the visit begins with the Kasbah of the Udayas, the Hassan Tower and the ramparts of the Royal Palace. We continue towards Meknes, before arriving for a short visit to Moulay Idriss, a city with green roofs and a Mecca of Islam, via Volubilis (ancient Roman city). Visit of Meknes “the Moroccan Versailles” city founded in the 17th century by King Moulay Ismael. Continuation to Fez for dinner and accommodation.

Day 3 : Fez

The whole day will be devoted to the visit of Fez: It is the oldest of the imperial cities. Visit of the Medina and its Islamic universities called Medersas, the Karaouine Mosque, the Nejjarine fountain.  Afternoon: visit of the famous souks of Fez.  Dinner and accommodation.

Day 4 : Fès – Erfoud – Merzouga

After breakfast, departure for Erfoud through the Middle Atlas, passing through Ifrane and Azrou, an important artisanal cooperative.  Stop in Midelt for lunch (optional) and continue to Merzouga.  Arrival by 4×4 on the sand dunes to watch the sunset, camel ride to the nomads’ camp. Dinner and accommodation in nomadic tents according to Bedouin tradition.

Day 5 : Erfoud 

Morning free.  Afternoon excursion to Rissani, birthplace of the Alawi dynasty. Visit of the 17th century Kasbah and the imposing ruins of Ksar Abbar. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel

Optional see the Sunset in Merzouga
Arrival in Land Rover on the sand dunes to watch the sunset while enjoying a glass of Moroccan tea

Jour 6 : Erfoud-Tinghir-El Kelaa-Ouarzazate 

Early morning departure to Tinghir via the road to Tinjdad and its beautiful Kasbah. Optional lunch.  Visit the Todra Gorge and continue on to El Kelaa via the Dades Valley. Short visit to El Kelaa (known by the Rose Festival in May). Departure for Ouarzazate through the road of the Thousand Kasbahs. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

Day 7 : Ouarzazate-Marrakech 

Visit of Ouarzazate including the Kasbahs of Tiffeltout and Taourirt. And departure for the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, the most spectacular fortress in southern Morocco. Continuation to Marrakech through the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass ( 2260m). Dinner and accommodation.

Day 8 : Marrakech – Casablanca

Brief visit of Marrakech in the morning, visit of the Saadian tombs, the Koutoubia, the Menara, the gardens of the Agdal and the Bahia Palace. Lunch at the hotel. Continuation to Casablanca. Dinner and accommodation.

Day 9 : Casablanca Departure

Transfer to Mohamed V airport. Assistance and departure

Technical informations :

• Duration: 9 days.
• Departure city: Casablanca
• Departure time: 8:00 am
• Attendance: Every day

Tour Languages :

French / English / Spanish

Price :

Included :

• Pick up and return to your hotel
• Transport by minibus or air-conditioned with experienced driver-guide
• Accommodation in hotels and bivouacs
• Camel riding

Not Included :

• Monuments entrances
• Lunches and drinks
• Optional tips