9 days tour from Casablanca
- Tour From Casablanca
- 9 Days, 8 Nights
- Available as a Private tour
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Tour Overview
We will head southeast to see Ifrane, known as Morocco’s Switzerland, Midelt, and the breathtaking Ziz Valley. Visit the lively traditional market of Rissani and the fossil town of Erfoud.Next, travel to Merzouga for a camel ride and an overnight stay in a luxury camp, where you can relax by the campfire and have a chance to see the stars in the desert sky. Marvel at the stunning sunset and sunrise views. Be sure to explore the Todra and Dades gorges, as well as the magnificent Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. Journey through the Tizi-n-Tichka pass and the High Atlas mountains to the red city of Marrakesh, before ending the tour in Casablanca.
What's included and excluded in 9 days Casablanca desert Tour
- Pick-up from your hotel/riad in Fes
- private vehicle with air conditioning
- English/speaking driver
- Accommodation for 2 nights
- Overnight stay in a luxury desert camp
- Daily breakfast & dinner
- Sahara Desert camel ride
- Moroccan wine (1 bottle per two people at dinner)
- Drop-off at your hotel/riad in Marrakesh
- Entrance fee
- Beverages
- Lunches
3-Day Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour – Unmissable Highlights
- High Atlas Mountains : Drive Through Stunning landscapes & Berber villages.
- Stroll around Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site featured in famous films.
- Dades canyons & Todra Gorge: Marvel at dramatic canyon cliffs and the unique "Monkey toes" rock formations.
- Camel ride & Sunset : Camel trekking across the golden sand dunes of Erg Chebbi.
- Ouarzazate: Known as the "Hollywood of Morocco," with film studios and kasbahs.
- Middle Atlas Mountains: Diverse scenery, including cedar forests where friendly Apes live.
Itinerary: 3-Day Tour from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga Desert
- DAY 1: Arrival to Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport
Our 9 days tour commences today from Casablanca, where you will be greeted by your driver/guide at Mohammed V International Airport and taken to your accommodation.
- DAY 2 : Casablanca to Chefchaouen
Following breakfast, you’ll explore the Hassan II Mosque before making your way to Rabat, the capital of Morocco, where you’ll visit the Hassan Tower, Mohammed V Mausoleum, and Oudaya Kasbah. After lunch, we’ll drive across the Rif mountains to Chefchaouen, where we’ll spend the night at the camp.
Today, you’ll discover the hidden treasures of the Merzouga region, including vast sand dunes, desert plains, fossil areas, and lush oases. We start with an off-road drive to visit an old eyeliner (kohl) mine, then visit a nomadic family, where you’ll learn about their traditional lifestyle while enjoying a cup of Berber tea.
Next, we head to Khamlia village, known for its Gnawa music, where the locals originally from sub-Saharan Africa perform traditional rhythms and dances. After free time for lunch, you’ll take a walk through a palm grove and visit Merzouga Lake (Flamingo Lake), a seasonal lake attracting migratory birds.
Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel near the dunes.
- DAY 3 : Chefchaouen to Fes
During the third day of our 9 days tour from Casablanca, we will revisit the Rif Mountains and make our way towards the Volubilis Roman Ruins, which are considered as one of Morocco’s most significant archaeological sites. After that, we will head towards Fes, the cultural city that was once the capital of Morocco under Moulay Ismail’s rule. We are scheduled to reach Fes late in the afternoon and assist you in reaching your hotel/riad.
- DAY 4 : Fes guided tour
With a local guide, you’ll venture into the old Medina, where you’ll visit the famous tanneries and the Karaouine mosque. After a traditional Moroccan lunch in the Medina, you’ll head to the Merinid tombs to enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the city. You’ll then spend the night at a hotel or riad.
- DAY 5 : Fes to Merzouga desert
Our route will take us to the Erg Chebbi sand dunes, where we’ll finally reach Merzouga. There, you’ll embark on a 90 minutes camel ride before reaching the desert camp. Along the way, you can relish the stunning sunset from atop the towering dunes.
Once we arrive at the camp, you’ll spend the night in a traditional Berber tent and savor the local drumming performances. Moreover, in the evening, you can try sand surfing and have an unforgettable experience.
- DAY 6 : Merzouga to Boumalne Dades
Upon arriving at Todra Gorges, you can hike through its breathtaking canyons before reaching the scenic Dades Valley, where we’ll spend the night.
Our route will take us to the Erg Chebbi sand dunes, where we’ll finally reach Merzouga. There, you’ll embark on a 90 minutes camel ride before reaching the desert camp. Along the way, you can relish the stunning sunset from atop the towering dunes.
Once we arrive at the camp, you’ll spend the night in a traditional Berber tent and savor the local drumming performances. Moreover, in the evening, you can try sand surfing and have an unforgettable experience.
- DAY 7 : Boumalne Dades to Marrakech
Skoura is a small hamlet surrounded by thousands of palm groves, and it boasts some of the most impressive kasbahs in southern Morocco. From there, we’ll journey to Ouarzazate, also known as the “Hollywood of Africa,” thanks to its enormous film studios. We’ll then head to Ait Ben Haddou’s kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you’ll have ample free time to explore and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Later in the day, we’ll travel to Marrakech through the High Atlas Mountains, reaching an elevation of 2260 meters and relishing the breathtaking mountain scenery. Upon arriving in Marrakech late in the day, we’ll check into your accommodation.
- DAY 8 : Guided tour in Marrakech
After lunch, we’ll continue our exploration and visit the magnificent Koutoubia Mosque, Marrakech’s most prominent mosque. As the day draws to a close, you’ll have free time to explore the lively Jemaa El-Fna square at your leisure.
- DAY 9 : Marrakech to Casablanca
We will arrange for your transportation to the Casablanca airport on the day of your departure, depending on your flight schedule. Alternatively, if you prefer, you can end your tour in Marrakech.
