8-day desert tour Casablanca to Marrakech

Travel over Rabat, Chefchaouen, Fes, and the Sahara desert on an 8-day desert tour Casablanca to Marrakech. During these ten days and nine nights, you will see many amazing locations. Along with the Todra Gorges, Dades Valley, and Amridil Kasbah, they include the high Atlas mountains, the Tizi-N-Tichka pass, the Ait-Ben-Haddou Kasbah, and the city of Ouarzazate. Explore the Merzouga Sahara Desert as well, where you can view stunning sunrises and sunsets, ride camels, and spend the night in a desert tent. Explore the Sahara desert of Merzouga in a 4×4 car. Additionally, you will visit Rissani’s historical market and Erfoud, the town of fossils.

Then, go towards Tinghir along the small Atlas Mountains, where we will be able to witness the town’s breathtaking valleys and gorges. We will undoubtedly make our way to Morocco’s Hollywood after passing through the City of Roses. One of our primary destinations for exploration is Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, the location of several international film productions. After there, we will just need to traverse the High Atlas mountains to get to Marrakech.

The Moroccan way of life is based on excitement, beauty, and simplicity. The tea tradition, the Moroccan hammam’s cosmetic procedures, the stylish interiors of riads, the wonderful meals produced with handcrafted products, etc. You will discover these secrets and more about Moroccan culture on an 8-day desert journey from Casablanca to Marrakech.

Upon arrival to Casablanca Airport, your driver and guide will cheerfully welcome you to Morocco. Casablanca is the biggest city in Morocco in which we will visit Mohamed V square.

Depending on time of arrival, we might pay a visit to Hassan Il mosque, which hourly organizes guided tours. The mosque is one of the largest in the world which half of it is built on the ocean. Afterwards, we hit the road to today’s destination Rabat city.

Eventually, you spend your first night in Morocco in the capital of the kingdom.

After a tasty breakfast, we start exploring Rabat. We start by Oudaya Kasbah which is a 12th century building, inside the Kasbah, you will notice a Moorish influence especially the white washed buildings and the colourful Andalusian gardens. Also, on a panoramic view overlooking the Atlantic ocean, you can clearly see the river of Bouregreg that separates Rabat city from the city of Sale.

Next, we carry on to visit Hassan Tower. It is known as the incomplete mosque because the death of the Sultan Yaakoub El Mansour in 1199 stopped the construction. The tower was intended to be the highest minaret in the Islamic world, but it halted at a height of 44m with surrounding walls and 348 columns. Now, the tower is turned to be the emblem of the city of Rabat. In the same place, we visit the Mausoleum of the previous kings Mohamed V, Hassan Il and the prince Moulay Abdellah.

After a delicious lunch in a local restaurant, full of energy we drive through the western part of the country which is famous for agriculture. Through the countryside and various agricultural fields, we drive on scenic view with possible stops along the way to the blue city, Chefchaouen.

After visiting Chefchaouen, we’ll set out for our next destination: Volubilis. Along the way, we’ll drive through Ouazzan and enjoy more views of the Rif Mountain. In Volubilis, you’ll have the chance to visit the ancient Roman ruins and the UNESCO-listed archaeological site.

After that, we’ll head to the imperial city of Meknes, where you’ll see the historical monuments of the 17th century. You’ll visit the main monuments, such as the Mansour gate, Hedim square, and Moulay Ismail mausoleum, and the mysterious prison of Qara with no doors.

Finally, we’ll travel to another imperial city: Fes. You’ll spend the night in the old Medina at a local riad

We will pick you up from your Fes riad after breakfast to tour the city. Apart from to being Morocco’s cultural and religious center, the city is regarded as one of its imperial cities.

We begin the day by visiting the Royal Palace Gate. Then there’s the well-preserved medieval Medina, which has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Blue Gate, also known as Bab Boujloud, marks the entrance to the old Medina. You will enter the Medina with a local guide. To see the Medrasa Bouanania, the Najjarine Fountain, the Tanneries, and lastly the Quaraouin Mosque and University, the world’s oldest university. Following that, we leave the Medina to explore the Jewish area known as “the Mellah”. Then we drive to an ancient fortress, for panoramic views of the Medina and the city of Fes. Then return to your riad.

On the next day of your 8-day desert tour Casablanca, you’ll start by visiting the charming town of Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco” due to its Alpine-style houses. After exploring the town, you’ll head to the Cedar Forest, home to barbary apes. You’ll have the chance to see these apes in their natural habitat and enjoy the beauty of the forest. Next, you’ll travel to Midelt, known as the “capital of apples” in Morocco.

You’ll have a lunch break here before continuing to the Ziz Valley, where you’ll see the stunning panoramic views of the oasis palm groves. From there, you’ll head to the date and fossil city of Erfoud and continue to the Merzouga desert.

When you arrive at your accommodation, you’ll be welcomed with a mint tea and spend the night there

On the morning, is best to get up early for lovely sunrise, after breakfast & shower return by camel ride / or 4*4 car towards Merzouga village departure to Rissani town. we will walk around the famous, traditional, and largest Market in the area exploring the local-made goods and art crafts.

It’s better to go to Rissani on one of the following days: Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. These three days are the souk, so it’s a good day for the people of the desert area that want to try and do shopping. Later we travel to Tinghir along the Tafilalt Oasis where we are able to stop to explore the traditional system of irrigation found there.

Driving through Alnif town where we’ll have free time for Coffee/lunch. Then, continue to Tinghir to explore the stunning views of Todra valley & walk along Todra Gorge with its orange towering cliffs, the canyons of Todra Gorge are almost 1,000 feet deep, also a preferred place for climbers. we’ll end our day in Boumalne Dades with its green valley, Dinner & overnight in a hotel / or Riad.

Next day of your Tour Casablanca to Marrakech, you’ll continue your journey after breakfast. You’ll drive along the road of Thousand Kasbahs, seeing the kasbahs on both sides of the road.

Next, you’ll visit the Rose Valley and head to Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Africa.” You’ll have the opportunity to visit the cinema studios where many movies, such as Game of Thrones and Gladiator, have been filmed. After that, you’ll visit the UNESCO-listed Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, the oldest and largest kasbah in Morocco.

You’ll then drive along the Atlas Mountains, stopping at the Tizi n’Tichka mountain pass for panoramic views and visiting an argan oil cooperative. Finally, you’ll head to the imperial city of Marrakech.

In the last day of our 8-day desert tour Casablanca to Marrakech, we drive back to Casablanca airport depending on your flight time. Today marks the end of our services.