6 days Morocco desert tour from Casablnaca to Marrakech
overview:
Amazing tour around the country. In this 6 day Morocco desert tour from Casablanca, you will explore the Meknes and the Roman ruins of Volubilis, the old imperial city Fes. Also, Ifran, the cedar forest, the Atlas mountains and much more.
The highlight of this Trip from Casablanca is the camel ride over the Erg Chebbi sand dunes and spent a night in a barber camp ( caping in the Sahara desert ).
itinerary
On the first day
Morocco desert tour from Casablanca, you are going to pick you up at the hotel in Casablanca. Then drive all the way to fez but before we arrive in Fez city. We will pass by some interesting panoramic views on the road. Basically, we will see acres of farming lands, and then we will stop in Meknes. It is one of the four imperial cities of Morocco. It was founded in the 11th century by the Almoravids.
Certain landmarks are worth visiting in the city of Meknes such as Bab el Mansour. It is one of the largest gates that was constructed beautifully under the reign of the sultan Moulay Abdallah, the son of Moulay Ismail. Then we are going to visit Volubilis which has a lot to say about the Romans. The ruins are still preserved. Afterward, we are going to resume driving toward fez. When we arrive, we are going to call it a night at the hotel.
On the second day of the tour
We are going to see some places that visitors admire in the city of fez. Namely, the old Medina with its wonderful sooks or market. Also, we will stop by the gateway of the royal palace where you will have the chance to take memorable photos that you will take with you when you go back home. In addition to that, we are going to see the university of al Qarawyyin with its beautiful architecture. Last but not least, we are going to see the tomb of Idris the second who ruled Morocco from 807 to 828. Who is regarded as the main founder of the city of Then we will have lunch at one of the most beautiful restaurants of the old Medina. In the evening we are going to go back to the Riad to spend the night.
On the third day
We will leave for the desert in the morning. On the way, we’ll stop at some places to rest and take some pictures. The first stop will be in Ifran. The city that is mostly referred to as the little Switzerland of Africa. Its beautiful architecture and the snow that falls there during winter makes it look fascinating.
After almost 30 munites driving, we’ll reach the Azrou’s forest. It is where you’ll be able to see Barbary apes, which are a type of monkeys that are found in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco. After that, we’ll drive on toward Midelt where we are going to stop for lunch and then continue toward driving toward Tizi n Tlghomt and Ziz Canyons. By then, we will feel the Sharan dry, but unique weather. When we get there, we will have the chance to enjoy the golden sand and the beautiful Sharan sun, especially when it goes down. After a while, we will get to the hotel to spend our night there until morning.
On the fourth day
After breakfast, we are going to visit a small village. It is Khamlia where you will have the opportunity to know that beautiful place and meet some black people whose origin is from South Africa. Not only that, but they also play their music that is known as Gnaoua music which you’ll probably like. After that, we are going to drive on an off-road track to have a tour around the sand dunes as well as a stop for tea in a Berber Tent with nomads whose simple life you’ll get to see and know about. And then we are going to have a traditional Berber lunch. In the late afternoon, we are going to take you on camels to Erg Chebbi so that you see the sunset and how beautiful it is upon the sand dunes. And spend the night in a desert camp.
On the fifth day
Of our journey, we are going to wake up early so that you will be able to see the sunrise. and take some unforgettable photos, after that we will take you back to the hotel. We are going to have breakfast and a nice shower there. Then we are going to drive to Rissani that is a few miles away from the desert. We will take you on a tour to the traditional market there to see some of the traditional items that Berbers sell there. After that, our next destination will be Ouarzazate from another road where we will pass by some villages and small cities that are worth seeing such as Alnif, Tazarine, and Agdz. We will arrive In Ouarzazate, the little Hollywood of Morocco, and spend the night there at the hotel.
On the sixth day
In the morning, our destination will be from Ouarzazate to Marrakesh. We are going to drive to Marrakesh. Also, on the way, we are going to visit some amazing places such as the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou that is a beautiful traditional Kasbah, and one of the UNESCO’S world heritage sites. Then we will drive through the High Atlas Mountains and the pass of Tichka where there is a lot of views to see such as small villages and other Kasbahs that we will stop by as we travel toward our destination, Marrakesh which is a famous destination and probably the best in Morocco.
Included:
- Transport 4×4, fuel.
- Driver /guide.
- Night in desert camp.
- Camel ride.
Not included:
- Drinks.
- Lunches.
- Tips.