10 DAYS MOROCCO DESERT TOUR FROM CASABLANCA

We invite you to join us for a memorable experience around Morocco by signing up for the well-designed and planned 10 days Morocco desert tour from Casablanca. Your expert driver/guide will make you meet the true culture of Moroccans on its own terms.

You will have the chance to visit the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, the Imperial cities of Morocco namely Rabat, Meknes, Fes, and Marrakech.

Drive across the Atlas Mountains and spend the night in a luxury desert camp under the stars. Explore the UNESCO-listed village of Ait Benhaddou, learn about the rich culture of the indigenous Berbers, and much more.

We invite you to take a look at the other Casablanca desert tours including the 10 days Morocco desert tour from Casablanca, the 12 days Morocco tour from Casablanca, and the 8 days Casablanca to Marrakech desert trip. Feel free to contact us for any custom Morocco desert tours and we will be happy to accommodate your special needs.

DAY 1 – Arrive in Casablanca

Arrive at Casablanca Airport. Your driver/guide will meet you, then escort you to your hotel (depending on the time of arrival). Supper and overnight remain at the lodging. 

• Overnight accommodation in a comfortable Riad/hotel including bed & breakfast.

DAY 2 – Rabat – Meknes – Volubilis – Fes

Upon your arrival at the Mohamed V Airport in Casablanca, you will visit the Mosque of Hassan II in Casablanca which is the third most massive one in the whole world. After that breakfast and drive to Fes. We will stop to visit rabat the capital politics of Morocco, and also overlooks the sea, we will see the crenelated red ocher walls for about 5 km long and more in total.

Built in the era of the ruling sultan Yacoub el-Mansour who gave the city a very special character that distinguishes it. Then discover the ancient medina and its colorful souks, they are more authentic than others due to the shops’ products that have turned to local customers.

Then we go to the Udayas Kasbah, one of the oldest kasbahs that belong to the twelfth century. We also visit Hassan tower, you’ll see four incredible facades decorated differently from each other; three in shades of pink and one in gray because of the sea breeze.

In fact, this tower is the remains of the old mosque and is next to the Mohamed 5 mausoleum. A masterpiece of Moroccan traditional architecture, full of valuable materials from around the world and splendid decorations. Afterward, return to the new town and visit the royal palace, the residence of the king of the Merinide dynasty. Then we depart to Meknes city, which like the other cities has a stunning view of the Medina. The tour begins at the walls of the monumental arched gates dating from the seventeenth century Berdaine Bab, Bab Khemis.

Our exploration of the city to the attics (HERI), stables (Rua) and Stud. We also visit the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail which was the only mosque that non-Muslims can visit in Morocco; this mosque exits through the renowned Bab Mansour at the large El Hedim square. You’ll find the Museum of Moroccan Art named “Dar Jamai” near the square, which has a wide variety of handicrafts, we reach Fes for Dinner & overnight in Riad.

• Overnight accommodation in a comfortable hotel/Riad including bed & breakfast.

DAY 3 – Full-Day Exploring Fes

After breakfast starts exploring the oldest city in Morocco with your local guide, roaming its small streets and alleys. Visit first the seven Royal Palace gates, then the Jewish neighborhood which is the first Mellah built in Morocco during the 14th century.

Today, you’ll visit all the cultural and historical highlights including the famous Al Qaraouine University, considered the oldest one in the world, Mulay Idriss mausoleum, and the Tanneries. After a mouthwatering lunch, we visit the tiles cooperative and then experience a wonderful panoramic view over the whole Medina of Fes. Return to your riad overnight in the riad.

• Overnight accommodation in a comfortable hotel/Riad including bed & breakfast.

DAY 4 – Fes – Ifrane – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga Desert

Today early morning start traveling through the middle Atlas via the Moroccan Switzerland “Ifrane”. In Azrou we visit the forests of Cedar and see the Cedre Gouraud Tree where the Barbary apes live. At that point proceed toward the south passing numerous Berber towns and a chance to see travelers living in tents nearby the way; also see the volcanic rocks.

In the village of Midelt we’ll enjoy lunch, then the Casablanca Sahara Desert Tours, continue via Tizi N’Talghomt Pass (1907m) enjoying the panoramic views. Furthermore, pass by the tunnel and the incredible Ziz Gorge.

Then pass Errachidia city and see Hassan Al-Dakhil barrage with its turquoise blue water. We stop at Erfoud village to enjoy a panoramic view of Aoufous Palmeraie along Ziz River. Then we’ll take an off-road to our accommodation on the foot of the dunes. Supper and overnight remain at the hotel.

• Overnight accommodation in a comfortable hotel/Riad including dinner & breakfast.

DAY 5 – Explore the Desert Area & Camel trek

After breakfast in the hotel, you will start an explorative journey of the area, you will visit the nomads living in tents produced from goat hair and find out about the Sahara life.

At that point continue to visit the Gnaoua people, initially slaves from Sudan, here you will have the chance to tune in to their music and find out about their way of life. If you visit the desert at a specific time of the year, you may visit the lake of Merzouga desert and its bird such as the “Flamingos”. On this Casablanca Sahara Desert Tours, we go to the Sahara desert bivouac in the afternoon and discover the mysterious sand-sea of the Erg-Chebbi.

Enjoy the irresistible beauty of the Sahara and the sunset over the sandy golden dunes. Then take your dinner in the camp and spend your first night under the sky, or if you prefer in tents. Our camp provides western bathrooms

• Overnight accommodation in a luxury desert camp including dinner & breakfast.

DAY 6 – Merzouga Desert – Rissani Market – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley

Waking up by your guide very early so as to watch the sunrise and then enjoy breakfast. You will trek back to your hotel where you can have a hot shower and get ready for the new journey.

Visit Rissani village you’ll see the Zaouia of Moulay Ali ash-Sharif, plus investigate the Souk (local market) if time allows, with the opportunity to see the Fondouks where donkeys gather. Our trip moves on toward Tineghir passing Erfoud “the capital of fossil and marble”.

On-road observe the Canal irrigation system (Khatarat) then stop in Tineghir or Tinejdad to have lunch. Later on, journey alongside the river until you arrive at the beautiful gorges where you’ll take a walk on foot/ hike through this stunning place while enjoying the views of 300 meters high rock walls.

Proceed to another beautiful gorge called (Boumalne Du Dades), explore Dades gorges and see its rock formations “human bodies, fingers of monkeys”. Your overnight stay and dinner at the accommodation.

• Overnight accommodation in a comfortable hotel/Riad including dinner & breakfast.

DAY 7 – Dades Valley – Skoura – Ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou – Marrakech

Today you will travel to Marrakech via Boumalne Dades, El-Kelaâ M’Gouna, and Skoura while observing the Todra Valley, Skoura Oasis, the valley of the Roses, and One Thousand Kasbahs road while we drive.

Stop at Ouarzazate city to explore Taourirt kasbah (if time allows), it was built by the Glaoui dynasty. After that, we make our Aït Benhaddou Kasbah, have a Lunch break there, then investigate the stunning Kasbah of Aït Benhaddou.

Our Casablanca Sahara Desert Tours will continue passing via Tizi N’Tichka port (2260 m), and the opportunity to take photos and enjoy the scenes of the High Atlas Mountains along with Berber villages on the way. Finally, we arrive at Marrakech city and transfer to the accommodation. At last dinner and overnight in the riad.

• Overnight accommodation in a comfortable Riad/hotel including bed & breakfast.

DAY 8 – Full-Day Exploring Marrakech

Today after breakfast in your lodging start to investigate the red city of Morocco “Marrakech”. Guaranteeing you to see all the fundamental historical and social sightseeing, including the Bahia Palace, the Majorelle Gardens, the Koutoubia Tower, and the Saadian tombs.

Close to or at the square you’ll have your lunch, at that point stroll through the souks and view many crafted works. Toward the evening, you’ll have time (free) to walk around by yourself through other parts of the city. Supper and overnight in the riad.

• Overnight accommodation in a comfortable Riad/hotel including bed & breakfast.

DAY 9 – Marrakech – Casablanca

This morning you can shop for some souvenirs (optional) and enjoy the last moments in this exciting city before we travel via Settat to Casablanca, for the last night of Casablanca Sahara Desert Tours. Dinner/breakfast at the hotel.

• Overnight accommodation in a comfortable Riad/hotel including bed & breakfast.

DAY 10 – Marrakech – Casablanca

At the end of this fascinating tour, we transfer you to the airport for your flight home. At last, end of Our Casablanca Sahara Desert Tours and Services.

• Pick up at the hotel, Riad, airport, or wherever you want.
• Overnight accommodation as illustrated on the detailed itinerary.
•  A well-maintained minivan, 4WD, or bus including fuel.
• English-speaking driver.
• Local tour guides in Fes & Marrakech.
• Camel trek in the Merzouga desert.
• Overnight accommodation in a luxury desert camp including dinner & breakfast.
• Tolls
• Unique Experiences

• Drinks 
• Admission fees to sites
• Extras
• Tips