Explore with us Moroccan Imperial cities by strolling the narrow street of Fez and Marrakech and enjoy the colorful souks or local markets, experience moroccan culture and traditions during 6 days cultural and dersert tour from Casablanca, go through the most attractive imperial cities of Fez, Meknes, Rabat and Marrakech. Explore the desert and Sahara dunes, ride camels, discover the world heritage Kasbahs, enjoy moroccan hospitality and the delicious Moroccan cuisine during the tour.
Day 1 : Casablanca – Rabat – Meknes – Fez
Your private tour begins with your driver picking you from your airport or from your hotel in Casablanca. We’ll starts with a visit to the Hassan II Mosque. Next, we will go to Rabat where you can visit the Mechouar of the Royal Palace, the ruins of Chellah, the Mohammed V Mausoleum and the Hassan Tower. After lunch we will head to Meknes to visit El Hdim square, Bab El Mansour (the massive gate which is the entrance to the old city) and the Jewish quarter. We’ll continue to Fez where we will have dinner and stay overnight in a traditional riad.
Day 2 : Fez Sightseeing
We’ll start the day exploring the oldest city in Morocco, snaking through its alleys and narrow streets. We’ll begin sightseeing at the Royal Palace gate, followed by the Jewish headquarter where the first Mellah ever was built in Morocco, during the 16th century. We’ll ensure that you visit all sites with cultural and historical interest including the famous Al Qaraouine University,
the oldest in university in the world.
We’ll also visit the Tanneries, the Attarine museum, and the Moulay Idriss mausoleum. After lunch, you’ll visit many different cooperatives and then, experience a wonderful panoramic view over the whole Medina of Fez before ending the night at your Riad.
Day 3 : Fez – Merzouga desert
Your tour continues with a drive to Azrou where we’ll stop to explore the cedar forest, home of the Berber apes. Our drive, from there, carries on past Midelt and the Ziz valley with a quick lunch/drink stop in Erfoud, continuing through Rissani and finally reaching Merzouga. Once there, we’ll trade in our 4×4 for camels (optional), guided by an experienced camel guide, who will help us to explore the region of Erg Chebbi. It’ll take us around 90 minutes to reach the campsite, once there, we’ll enjoy a beautiful sunset over the dunes and once dark, our dinner will be served around a campfire. This night will be spent in Berber tents in the desert.
Day 4 : Merzouga desert – Rissani – Todra gorge – Dades gorge
We’ll fetch an early start to catch the sunrise over the dunes before arriving at a local hotel to freshen up. After breakfast, we’ll head through Rissani and Tinghir to Todra gorge, the highest and narrowest gorge in Morocco. After lunch at the gorge, we’ll drive through the Dades valley enjoying the view of the geological feature known locally as “Monkey Toes”. We’ll stay overnight in Dades valley, including a complimentary dinner and breakfast the next morning.
Day 5 : Dades Gorge – Ait Benhaddou – Tizi-n-Tichka – Marrakech
Our private tour continues with a drive towards Kalaat Mgouna and Ouarzazate, recognized as “the African Hollywood”. the town where several films set in the desert were and are still being shot. We will then continue north towards Marrakech passing through the kasbah of Ait-Ben-Haddou declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco, where we will make a short visit and then continue the journey through the mountains of the Grande Atlas up to the Tizi n’Tichka at an altitude of 2,260 m (the highest mountain pass in the Atlas). Dinner & overnight in riad.
Day 6 : Marrakech – Casablanca
After breakfast, we will explore Marrakesh “the red city of Morocco”. Your guided tour includes a visit to the Majorelle Gardens, the Koutoubia Tower, the Saadian tombs and the Bahia Palace. In the afternoon you’ll get the chance to walk around the city or participate in any other activity you’d like before returning back to Casablanca.
What is included?
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Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Air-conditionned 4×4 or minibus
Halfboard accommodation (hostels & riads)
Local tours guides where applicable
Camel trekking at Erg Chebbi
Accommodation in traditional nomad tent
Sandboarding in The Dunes
What is not included?
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Lunches
Drinks
Extras not mentioned on the program