Day 1: Casablanca – Rabat – Meknes – Volubilis – Fez
6 days Casablanca Marrakech desert tour departure: At the indicated time we will be waiting at the airport of Casablanca, we will go to Rabat, the administrative capital of the country, to make a brief panoramic visit through the exteriors of the Royal Palace and its gardens, the tower of Hassan II and the Mausoleum of Mohamed V, We will continue to Meknes to visit the city linked to the name of Moulay Ismail, the great sultan of the Alouita dynasty. We will visit the walled Medina, the Bab Mansour gate, and the Hedim square. At 27 km from Meknes, there are the ruins of the Roman city of Volubilis, a stop to see Volubilis. In the afternoon we will travel to Fez, the spiritual capital of Morocco. Accommodation at the Hotel / Riad.
Day 2: Fez – World Heritage Site – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt
Guided visit to the oldest of the imperial cities of Morocco. Founded in 808 AD as the first political, religious, and cultural capital. We will begin the visit through the Golden Gates of the Royal Palace. Later, from a high point, we will observe the wall that encloses an impressive and ancient Medina. Then we will walk on foot experiencing the sensations that it awakens. We will discover mosques and madrassas and religious places until we reach the quarter of the tanners. Free time to have lunch and we will continue visiting the artisans’ neighborhood. They brought their knowledge from Spain and have maintained the Andalusian art and style until our days giving Fez the well-deserved name of the city of artisans. At 1:00 pm we will finish the visit and continue towards Ifrane, (called the Moroccan Switzerland), we will arrive at the cedar forest. Stop being forced to see monkeys in freedom We will continue to Midelt. Courtesy dinner and accommodation at the Hotel.
Day 3: Midelt – Ziz Valley – Erfoud – Merzouga
After breakfast, we will cross the port of Tizi -n-Talghomt on the way to Erfoud. We will have a panoramic view of the Ziz Valley with its palm groves and gorges. We will arrive at Erfoud to reach the great dunes of Merzouga and the Erg Chebbi. We will change the traction of the 4×4 by that of the animal traction. The camels that at a slow pace will take us to the jaimas, crossing the wide expanse of golden sand, we will enjoy the wonderful landscape that the sunset offers us in the desert. This night will be special. We will sleep in the dunes in nomad tents (Jaimas) as the Berbers do. Here we will enjoy a Berber dinner, music and we will appreciate the spirit of the desert with an indescribable starry sky as seldom seen. Dinner and overnight at the camp.
Day 4: Merzouga – Rissani – Erfoud – The Gorges of Todra – The Dades Valley
After breakfast, we will go to Rissani to visit the market and its famous donkey parking lot. It is a unique place, where all the tribes and nomads of the desert come to supply themselves. Then we will travel to Erfoud where we will visit fossil quarries with an age superior to 380 million years. We will continue until we reach the famous Gorges of Todra, a favorite place for climbers and lovers of trekking. We will finish our tour in the Dades Valley. Courtesy dinner and accommodation at the Hotel.
Day 5: The Dades Valley – The Valley of the Roses – Ksar Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Marrakech
After breakfast, we will go to the Dades Valley through the “Route of the Thousand Kasbahs”. We will pass through the Valley of Roses where its inhabitants make creams, soaps and rose water and then Ouarzazate we will know the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou (Declared World Heritage by UNESCO). In this spectacular frame several famous movies have been shot like Gladiator, Obelix, Sahara with Penélope Cruz. At the end we will pass through the port of Tizi N’tichka which reaches its peak at 2,260 meters above sea level, thus having the opportunity to appreciate the oases and palm groves, the numerous Kasbahs and the landscape of the Middle Atlas. We will walk through the quiet of the mountains where you can appreciate the lifestyle of the Berbers. At each step we will discover a new scene of daily life. We will arrive in Marrakech. Accommodation at the Hotel / Riad.
Day 6: End of the Circuit and Transfer to the Airport
After breakfast in the Riad and at the indicated time, transfer to the airport to depart in a flight to your home town. End of our 6 days Casablanca Marrakech desert tour.
6 days Casablanca Marrakech desert tour includes:
Breakfasts, and dinners
Pick up & Drop off at your accommodation
One night in a desert camp
Private A/C Vehicle, 4WD + fuel
English/French/Spanish speaking driver during the tour
Tour guide “Optional”
Customized & Flexible stops
Note: Please don’t hesitate to contact us if any of our tours does not fit your needs, our team will contact you regarding your private itinerary. Thank you.
