10 Days Desert tour From Casablanca to Marrakech, Imperial cities

Day01 : Casabalanca – Rabat :

You arrive at Casablanca airport, where we will meet you and drive to Casablanca, and then to Rabat. In Casablanca, you will see the Hassan II Mosque, the largest mosque outside Mecca. Continuing to Rabat – You will arrive you can visite Rabat will include the medina, where the Hassan tower and mausoleum of Mohammed V are located.

Day02 : Rabat - Chefchaouen :

After breakfast in your riad, we will drive to chefchaouen “The blue city of Morocco”. Chefchaouen is a beautiful unique city, with its white washed walls and blue doors and windows. Unlike many parts of Morocco, Chefchaouen was occupied by Spain; therefore there is much influence from the Spanish civilisation and Moorish architecture.

Day03 : CHefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes :

After breakfast in your riad, you will start travelling to Fes via Ouazzan and the Roman site of Volubilis.the well preserved Roman empire dating to 225 BC, where you will see the most beautiful Mosaics in Morocco dating back to 3rd century BC. Here you will have a guided tour of the site and learn a lot about the Roman Empire. After that we travel to Meknes, the Ismaili capital of Morocco. We then continue via the highway to Fes. Overnight accommodation at a fancy riad in the medina.

Day04 : Exploring Fes :

After breakfast in your riad, you will start exploring Fes the “the Sprititual City of Morocco”. You will spend the whole morning exploring the Medina and its alleys; visiting most of the sites with cultural and historical interest – including the famous Al Karaouine Mosque and University (the oldest in the world), the Medrasa Bouanania, the Tanneries and the Najjarine fountain. After lunch, we will drive you outside the Medina to see the Royal Palace gate, walk through the Jewish quarter “the Mellah”,

Day05 : Fes – Ziz Valley – Merzouga :

Your first stop will be at Ifran, referred to as “the Switzerland of Morocco”, and then to Merzouga via Midlet and the Ziz Valley. Stopping at the famous cedar forest – the largest in Morocco – where you may well sight Barbarian apes. After lunch in Midelt, your journey continues along the luxuriant Ziz Valley. Arriving in Merzouga at the end of the day, you’ll be welcomed with a glass of mint tea before you check in to your hotel.

Day06 : Merzouga Area And The Camel Trek :

You’ll visit the Gnawa people, originally slaves brought from Sudan, to experience their music and lifestyle. Overnight at our desert camp where you will have your dinner. For your convenience, the camp is equipped with flush toilets.

Day07 : Merzouga – Todra Gorges – Dades Gorges :

After breakfast in your riad, you’ll leave for the Dades Valley, visiting Todra Gorges – the highest, narrowest gorges in Morocco. Dades Valley, where you will have the opportunity to see majestic sand castles and the amazing rock formations known as “monkey toes”.

Day08 : Dades Gorges – Ait benhadou kasbah – Marrakech

we drive through the Dades Valley towards Kalaat Mgouna and Ouarzazate. Continue to Ouarzazate, “the Hollywood of Africa”. Lunch will be at the famous Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, the largest Kasbah in Morocco. It is recognized by UNESCO as a world patrimony. Our journey will continue through the majestic Tizi ‘n’ tichka pass (2260 m) over the High Atlas Mountains .arriving to your accommodation in Marrakech.

Day09 : Exploring Marrakech :

After breakfast in the riad, you will start exploring Marrakech “the Red City of Morocco”. Your guide will ensure that you see most of the sites with historical and cultural interest – including the famous Jemaa El Fna square, the Koutoubia Mosque, the Saadian tombs; the Palace of Bahia and the Ben Youssef Coranic School. Lunch at a restaurant near the square, then in the afternoon visit the Majorelle Gardens, and have a short visit to the new city of Marrakech. Overnight accommodation will be at the same riad.

Day 10 : Marrakech to Casablanca Airport :

After breakfast in your riad, we will drive you to the airport for your departure flight. Your tour ends at the airport.