8-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Casablanca: Fes, Merzouga & Marrakech

DAY 1 CASABLANCA:

Upon arrival, we will greet you at the airport and drive to meet local Guide to explore CASABLANCA which includes visiting Hassan ll Mosque, Anfa and corniche, Place Mohamed V, United Nation Square, Central Market, and then we can take a break for a relaxing lunch with Moroccain specialties, like Couscous and Tajine or some fresh Seafood by the water.

After lunch we will drive to visit Mahkama Low Court, new Medina, the king Palace, Beth El Synagogue, Jewish Museum, Dinner will be served at you Hotel.

DAY 2 RABAT VOLUBILIS MEKNES FES:

After breakfast, you will set out for the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis You will spend the morning exploring the 2000-year-old ruins and getting a picture of life during the Roman Empire. Lunch will be taken in Meknes one of Morocco’s Imperial cities. After lunch, your driver will take you to visit the King’s Stables and the Granary, and then you will head off to Fes, the cultural and spiritual capital of Morocco!

Dinner will be served in the Hotel

 DAY 3:  Fez

After breakfast, you will begin your guided tour of the medina, one of the worlds largest walled in cities. You will explore the narrow streets lined with fresh fruit, mounds of spices, intricately woven Berber carpets and many other art objects of Morocco. A visit to the Kings Palace, the tanneries, and potters are just a few places you will experience. For lunch, you may enjoy dining in a traditional restaurant in the heart of the medina. After lunch, you will complete the tour and return to your Hotel.

Dinner will be served in a local restaurant.

DAY 4 FES – ERFOUD – MERZOUGA

Depart for the crossing of the Middle Atlas via the small town of Ifrane, a small resort called ” Little Switzerland “, located in the heart of a cedar forest, stop in Midelt for lunch. Then the pass of Tizin’Talrhemt. The road runs along the Ziz Valley, one of the most beautiful palm groves of Morocco.

In the afternoon, you will head off in some 4-wheel drive vehicles across the barren land to the majestic Sahara sand dunes. You will set off by camel for a 1/2-hour trek out onto the dunes where you will watch the sunset. You will spend the night in Berber tents (Dinner is included). ***this could be optional if you would prefer to return to the hotel to sleep***

DAY 5 MERZOUGA / DADES GORGES or OUARZAZAT

After enjoying the sunrise you ride Camels back to Merzouga, After breakfast we drive to Rissani and we will have stop at Todra Gorges where we may hike along the Todra Valley, we continue driving to the dades Valley, here we explore the rock formations called “Monkey Toes. Overnight in Local Hotel with Dinner included.

DAY 6 OUARZAZAT-MARRAKECH

After breakfast we will leave to Kalaat Mgouna, we pass the route of 1000 Kasbahs and we head off to Skoura and Ouarzazate, often called as the “HOLLYWOOD OF AFRICA”, we will visit here local Movie Studio and then Kasbah Tourit, after we drive to Kasbah  AIT BEN HADDOU to visit its UNESCO Kasbah, this Kasbah has been used as a backdrop for famous movies as GLADIATOR, LAWRENCE OF ARABIA..we drive through the high Atlas maountains to reach Marrakech, overnight at  Hotel or Riad with Dinner included.

DAY 7 MARRAKECH/ Guided Tour

After breakfast you will have your Guide tour to explore the Red city Marrakech, one of the imperial cities in Morocco begin at Majorelle Garden where the morning light illuminates the vibrant colors of the architecture, set vividly against the lush green vegetation, continue to the Koutoubia Gardens for a stroll through the peaceful site to the towering minarat of the local Mosque.

Pass by the grand private residence of Dar El Bacha Palace, on your way to the narrow streets of the Medina. Hidden away among the maze like streets are treasures, your guide is eager to show you, ovens churning out typical street food, and an array of workshops where craftsmen produce goods to be sold at the souks.

At the popular restaurant, tuck into the signature Maroccan dish of Tagine which cookes slowly in a special shaped vessel to create mouthwatering aromas and delicious flavor. Walk off your lunch with a stroll through nearby neighborhood to the 19th centry el Bahia Palace.

Complete your tour on a rooftop terrace with a view over the place JAMAA EL FENAA, this is a prime spot for people watching in on of the city’s liveliest spot. With a refreshing mint tea in hand, watch as the buzz of daily life unfolds among the market stands and streetscapes below.

Overnight at your Hotel or Riad with dinner.

Day 8 : MARRAKECH / CASABLANCA

After breakfast, you will take the way to the airport for your departure.