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The 5-day Sahara Desert tour from Casablanca takes you on a wonderful trip to explore landscapes of mountains, cultural markets, medinas, and kasbahs. From Casablanca city to the historical city of Fes, and the golden dunes of the Sahara Desert of Merzouga, where you will experience the desert camp and discover the nomadic lifestyle. From there, to the traditional market of Rissani, Toudra Gorges, the ancient Kasbahs, and the traditional villages, the red city of Marrakech.
CASABLANCA => MARRAKECH
8:00 AM
We will start the 5-day tour by picking you up from your Hotel and head to Rabat to visit some historical sites like the unfinished mosque Tower Hassan, and the art mausoleum of Mohamed 5th. Then, you explore the Oudaya Kasbah, the coastal and fortified kasbah that was built by the Moorish family in the 17th. We will move to the next city, Meknes. It was built by Sultan Moulay Ismael in the 17th Century and is famous for its beautiful gates, mosques, and madrasas. You will see the granary of Sahrij Swani. From Meknes, we go to discover Volubilis. The archeological Roman site is well-preserved and listed by
You will have a leisurely breakfast in your riad before setting off on an interesting journey to Fes. Explore the rich history of the Medina of Fes, built in the 8th century by Moulay Driss II, with the help of your experienced tour guide. The day begins with a visit to the entrance of the Royal Palace, where you will get a sense of the palace’s wealth, and continues with a stop in the Jewish Quarter, an ancient enclave that was Morocco’s first Mellah. Explore the centuries-old Al Qarawiyin University, often considered the oldest in the world. The next stop on our tour is the tomb of Moulay Driss, which pays homage to the city’s founder, before continuing to the famous tanneries, where the ancient art of leatherworking is practiced today. To be sure to see all that this UNESCO World Heritage site has to offer, we will take a drive through the winding streets and alleys of the Medina. During the day, you will retire to your Riad (hotel), a peaceful retreat that offers an ideal combination of relaxation and traditional Moroccan hospitality. On this full-day tour, you will learn about the rich history and culture of Fes. Overnight will be in the same Riad.
We will start the day traveling to the desert desert crossing the Middle Atlas Mountains. The first stop will be Ifrane, founded by the French in the 1930s. It is known as Morocco’s Switzerland because of its Alpine chalet-style architecture and aspects. Next, you will travel through the cedar forests, where the famous Barbary macaque monkeys are. You will stop to have lunch, before heading to the Erg Chebbi sand dunes. Then, enjoy an unforgettable camel trek into the breathtaking sunset as you travel through the shifting sands before you arrive at a luxury desert camp to spend the night in a charming tent with a private bathroom, surrounded by the dunes. Chill out and enjoy a delicious dinner while listening to the sweet strains of traditional Berber music.
You will wake up to see a beautiful sunrise over the sand dunes, then you will have breakfast before getting back to meet your guide/driver and leaving the desert toward Dades. You will stop in Erfoud city to visit a fossil monument, as this city is famous for. Then, drive to Toudra Gorges, where the mountains cover the sky, and enjoy its gorgeous Canyon views. Stretch your legs and enjoy the views before continuing to the Dades Valley, where we will spend our night.
After having breakfast at your hotel/Riad, you will drive to Marrakech through the Valley of Roses, where we can have a short break so you can get to know their products. Then, we crossed Ouarzazate (the city of Hollywood) to the dramatic village of Ait Benhaddou. UNESCO lists this amazing village as a World Heritage Site due to its unique architecture consisting of many Kasbahs (fortresses) with four tall towers, small windows, and tiny doors. After lunch, you will drive through the spectacular High Atlas over the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2260 m altitude). We will have several stops to take pictures and enjoy the views. Arrival in Marrakech around 6 pm.