10 Day Morocco Imperial Cities and Desert Tour from Casablanca

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Casablanca Airport
1 stop
1
Casablanca
You will be welcomed by an English-speaking driver at the airport, who will transfer you to your hotel,and depends on your time of arrival of course we will begin our visit of the economic capital of Morocco including : visit the largest mosque in Africa (Hassan II mosque), then the Habous district, the Royal palace, the Mohammed V square, the residential area of Anfa ,and then Afterwards, we will return to the hotel,dinner and overnight at the hotel
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Casablanca - Rabat - Chefchaouen
1 stop
2
Chefchaouen
In the morning, your journey to the Blue City will begin. We will travel first to Rabat – when you get there your adventure will begin in the challah territory (Bab Challah), where the first settlement was founded in the 3rd century BC. We will continue to a minaret known as the Hassan Tower and the Mohamed V Mausoleum, which were built to commemorate the sultan who enabled Morocco to achieve independence. The Mausoleum was built between 1961 and 1969. After spending some time walking in this beautiful historical place, you will head to the Kasbah of the Oudayas, which stands on the south bank of the Bou Regreg estuary.and then you will have lunch break in local resturant in Rabat Afterwards we will continue our way to Chefchaouen (Blue City), this takes around 3 hours driving, dinner and overnight at the hotel
7 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Chefchaouen - Volubilis - Meknes – Fes
1 stop
3
Fes el-Bali
Explore the captivating Blue City's unique blue streets by taking a leisurely stroll after breakfast, capturing photos and enjoying the sights. The fortress, Plaza Uta Hammam, and the Medina are all waiting to be discovered before embarking on a journey to Fes, passing through Ouzzane, Volubilis and Meknes,This five-hour trip includes stops to see the attractions and breaks for lunch and bathroom use. First, we'll visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis, once occupied by Carthaginians and Romans and known for its thriving oil trade around 40BC. A local guide will take you through historical sites such as the houses of Orpheus and Dionysus. Lunch at a local restaurant will be followed by a drive to Meknes, founded in the 9th century and the last architectural project ordered by Moulay Ismail. The Moulay Ismail Mausoleum, the Medina, the Great Mosque, and the Moulay Ismail Granaries are among the highlights of the city, dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel at Fes
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Historical and Cultural Tour of Fes with Official Guide
1 stop
4
Fez
The 4th day of our Imperial Cities Morocco Tour completely dedicated to exploring Fez, the oldest of all Imperial cities and home to the first University in Africa dating back to 9th century The city itself was founded in 808 AD to be the country’s first political,Cultural and religious capital. We will initially visit the golden doors to the royal palace before reaching the highest point in the city for a magnificent view. We will tour through the old medina on foot to visit the religious monuments and then head to the neighborhood of artisans where the handy craftsmen produce art piece after art piece form metallic sheets before returning to a hotel.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Fes - Ifrane - Midelt - Erfoud - Merzouga Dunes (Erg Chebbi)
1 stop
5
Erg Chebbi
Your day will start with an exciting journey to the golden sand dunes of Merzouga. This will be a long journey taking about 8 hours with breaks for photos, lunch, and rest. You will drive through several towns, including Ifrane, which was built in 1929 as a mountain resort and is known for its chalets with tiled roofs, giving it a European appearance. After Ifrane, you will drive through the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas and stop to see the Barbary Apes. Then, you will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Midelt before crossing the pre-Saharan plateau of the peaks of Jebel Ayachi and Errachidia. As we drive through the Ziz Valley, we will stop to take some pictures of the Ziz Gorge. We will continue on to Erfoud, where one of the largest oases in Morocco is located and a date festival is held every October. Along the way, we will visit Rissani, home to several Ksars and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ali Cherif, the founder of the Alaouite dynasty,dinner and spend the night at a hotel
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Discovery the Desert with 4WD - Nomadic Life
1 stop
6
Merzouga Desert
Following breakfast, we will embark on a desert exploration to search for fossils. Initially, you will visit the Khamliyya tribe to listen and dance to Gnawa music played by these dark-skinned people hailing from Sudan. Next, you will drive through the desert to meet nomads living in their modest tents, caring for animals like camels, goats, and sheep. You will pause to spend some quality time with them, getting to know their way of life and sipping tea together. Then, you will continue your journey to a rocky plateau to hunt for fossils such as ammonites, trilobites, and nautiloidea. For lunch, you will relish some Berber pizza at a local restaurant. After lunch, you will return to the hotel to unwind and prepare for a camel ride through the Merzouga sand dunes. You will spend the night in a Luxury Berber tent inside the Sahara.
5 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 7
Merzouga Desert - Todra Gorges - Dades Valley
1 stop
7
Dades Gorges
In the morning, amongst the sand dunes, you will be given an early wake-up call to give you the opportunity to climb the sand dunes and watch the most beautiful Saharan sunrise. You will trek back to the hotel on the camels so that you can have breakfast and a shower. After that, we will begin our drive to the Dades Valley via Erfoud, where we will stop to visit a fossil museum. We will travel through Tinjdad and Tinghir where the road through the Todgha Gorge follows the right bank of the river lined with palm trees. We will stop at the steep Todgha Gorge for approx. 30 minutes to walk around, take pictures, breath the clean air coming up from the mountains, smell the herbs and walk through the running stream of the river. You will have lunch here in a local restaurant.After a break, we will drive to the Dades Valley which is 72km away where the houses are built on the mountainside, dinner and overnight stay at the hotel
5 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 8
Dades Valley - Ouarzazate - Ait Ben Haddou - High Atlas Mountains - Marrakech
1 stop
8
Medina of Marrakesh
Once you finish your breakfast at the hotel, we will begin our journey to Marrakech through the valley of a thousand Kasbahs, also known as the Dades Valley We will then drive through the fertile oasis of Skoura, which is known for its palm trees and roses, and visit the fortified residence that once belonged to the most powerful family in the village Continuing on, we will arrive at Ouarzazate, also known as ,"Moroccan Hollywood," where many famous movies like Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia were filmed. You will have the opportunity to visit the cinema studio or museum here. Next, we will arrive at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou, famous for being a filming location for movies like Game of Thrones. You will have around an hour to explore the Kasbah,After that, we will continue our journey to Marrakech through the High Atlas Mountains,then drive to Marrakech, where you will have dinner and spend the night at the hotel.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 9
Explore Marrakech
1 stop
9
Medina of Marrakesh
After breakfast in your Hotel, you will start exploring Marrakech, which is called also ” the Moroccan red city” . Our local tour guide will ensure that you discover the most important parts of historical and cultural interests, including the El Bahia Palace, and Ben Youssef Koranic School. Lunch will be at a typical restaurant in the new city. At the Afternoon, you will continue to explore the gardens of Majorelle and the Koutoubia Tower. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel
5 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 10
Casablanca Airport
1 stop
10
Following breakfast in the morning, we will assist you with your departure to the airport depending on your flight schedule, bidding you farewell with unforgettable memories of Morocco.
2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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