8 Days Tour From Casablanca To Marrakech Via Merzouga Desert

Day 1: Casablanca – Rabat – Meknes – FES

After meeting at our agreed place. We will start our tour from Rabat where we will visit the Kasbah of Udaya and the Hassan Tower in Meknes, another important imperial city of Morocco. We will also visit the famous Bab El Mansour Gate, Moulay Ismail Mausoleum and Sahrij Souani before continuing to Fez. Night in hotel or riad.

Day 2: Full day visit of the old imperial city FES

Our driver will pick you up at your hotel or riad and will show you around Fez with a local guide. The Fes tour includes visits to El Bali Medina (Old Medina UNESCO World Heritage Site), New Quarters, Koranic Schools and Tanneries in the Medina and anywhere else you wish to explore. Night in a local Riad or hotel in Fez.

Day 3: FES – IFRANE – MERZOUGA Sahara Desert.

After breakfast, we drive to “Moroccan Switzerland” Ifrane and Azrou via the Middle Atlas Mountains “Tizi n t’lghamt pass”. During the trip, we will stop at many places to take photos and have lunch in Midert, then we will continue to visit the Ziz Valley, the city of Errachidia, Erfoud, after reaching the heart of the Sahara desert in Morocco, Merzouga there, you have a little rest, then get on your camel, go deep into the desert. During our camel trek, we will see the sunset between the dunes. Delicious dinner at Sahara camp, we enjoyed the evening in our desert tents, under clear skies and stars, Berber drums.

Day 4: Sahara day – Merzouga – Nomads – GNAWA music.

Early in the morning, your camel driver will wake you up to admire the sunrise. After breakfast, return to the hotel by camel. Here we will take you on a journey of discovery of the region, visiting the village of Khamlia, originally home to slaves from Sudan… learn about their music and way of life. We can also visit Berber nomadic tents where many Berber handicrafts are cheaper than in big cities. Here you can spend the night in a hotel or a riad.

Day 5: MERZOUGA – RISSANI – TODRA GORGES – DADES FALLS

The next morning. During your trip to Rissani, we will visit the market of Rissani, a traditional town that was the birthplace of the ruling family of Morocco and a meeting place for caravans trading to Timbuktu, Mali. Here you will see many hooded men and veiled women as you continue towards the Todra Gorge – the highest and narrowest canyon in Morocco. After lunch in the heart of the canyon, we cross the Dades Valley where you will see majestic sandcastles and amazing rock formations called “monkeys”. Accommodation for the night will be in a luxury hotel overlooking the Dades Valley.

Day 6: DADES VALLEY – OUARZAZATE – AIT BEN HADDOU – HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS – MARRAKECH

After breakfast at the hotel, we will start the day by visiting the magnificent rock formations of the dades canyon. Then drive along Rose Valley to Kalaa M’gouna and Skoura, arrive in Oarzazate known as African Hollywood and stop at Atlas Cinema Studio. Then head to the “Kasbah Ait Benhaddou”, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986. Ait Benhaddou Kasbah is one of the natural settings of many movies like “Alexander, Gladiator, Tower of Babel…” and have lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we will head towards the red city of Marrakech via the Tizi N’tichka pass (2260m) Arrival in Marrakech and return to your accommodation

Day 7: Marrakech to Essaouira (Moga Dole)

We continue our tour to Essaouira or Mogador, where we will visit another UNESCO World Heritage site in Morocco, the Medina. Essaouira is an exceptional example of a late 18th century fortified city, built according to the principles of contemporary European military architecture in a Maghreb context. Since its creation, it has been an important port for international trade linking Morocco and its Saharan hinterland to Europe and the rest of the world. Return to Marrakech

Day 8: Full day excursion in Marrakech with local guide

After breakfast at the riad, we start our trip to visit the city of Marrakech “the red city of Morocco” which is formed by Almo Founded in the twelfth century by the Ravi dynasty, we will visit the most important cultural and historical heritage. You will have the opportunity to explore the Saadine Tomb, the Majorelle Gardens, the Koutoubia Mosque (Tower). In addition, our guide will take you to visit the Plaza de Bahia, the souk of the city, then you will go to the famous square of the Medina, where you will see and learn about the charming snake charmer, “interesting workshops”, Some professionals or humorous people tell fantastic and beautiful jokes. In the afternoon you will have free time to walk around and explore the rest of the city on your own.

Included:

• Meeting and transportation from/to the agreed place
• Professional English speaking driver/guide
• Accommodation in hotels/riads for 7 nights (based on double/triple room sharing)
• Camel trek and desert camping in Merzouga
• All entrance fees for the sites mentioned in the itinerary
• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
• 7 breakfasts and 7 dinners

Not Included:

• Flight tickets
• Travel insurance
• Drinks and personal expenses
• Optional activities
• Tips and gratuities to the driver/guide and hotel staff.