7 Days Desert Tour Casablanca to Marrakech and imperial cities

Overview of 7 Days Desert Tour from Casablanca to Marrakech and imperial cities:

Experience a captivating 7-days desert tour from Casablanca to Marrakech to imperial cities, delving into the rich history of Casablanca and Rabat’s monuments. Traverse the enchanting landscapes of Chefchaouen and Fes on a personalized private tour. Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing Merzouga desert, relishing a camel ride amidst the golden sands of Erg Chebbi, and indulge in a night of camping beneath the celestial expanse.

This Morocco tour, spanning 7 days departing from Casablanca, unfolds the wonders of the Sahara desert, unveiling kasbahs, gorges, and valleys before culminating in the vibrant city of Marrakech. Embark on our private Casablanca tour at your preferred time, allowing you to explore Morocco authentically alongside passionate locals.

Highlights of 7 Days Desert Tour from Casablanca to Marrakech and imperial cities (Rabat, Meknes, Fes, Marrakech):

Visit the iconic Hassan 2 Mosque in Casablanca
Explore the historic Hassan Tower in Rabat
Stroll through the captivating blue-hued streets of Chefchaouen
Immerse yourself in the rich history of Fes with a knowledgeable local guide
Encounter Barbary Apes in the scenic Azrou Cedar forest
Admire the breathtaking panoramic views of Erg Chebbi dunes
Embark on a camel ride through the Merzouga Sahara
Witness the enchanting sunset over the vast sand dunes
Experience the thrill of sandboarding in the desert
Indulge in a delightful dinner and lively campfire accompanied by Berber drums
Enjoy an unforgettable overnight camping adventure at the Merzouga Desert Camp
Discover Merzouga and connect with a nomad family
Visit the renowned Atlas Studio and Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
Marvel at the awe-inspiring views of the Atlas Mountains landscapes

Detailed tour itinerary of 7 Days Desert Tour from Casablanca to Marrakech and imperial cities:

Day 1: Casablanca » Chefchaouen [338 Km]

In the first place, today we will meet you in your accommodation in Casablanca or in the airport and drive to Chefchaouen.

On this 7 days tour of Morocco and one of the best Morocco Sahara tours, we will make short stops at some monuments in Rabat including the Hassan Tower before continuing toward the blue city of Chefchaouen. Finally, overnight in an authentic riad in the Medina.

Day 2: Free Day To Explore Chefchaouen

On the second day of our Imperial Cities and Sahara Desert tour, you will have a free day to walk around the blue-painted alleys and explore the highlights of the blue city including the Stalk, this part of Chefchaouen is the main center of the town. Akshour Falls, the Kasbah Ethnographic Museum, the Utah Lhmam Square which is the vibrant and active city center, and Al-Swaiqa District. Overnight in a traditional Riad.

Day 3: Chefchaouen » Volubilis » Meknes » Fes [277 km]

After breakfast at your riad, you will start traveling to Fes via Ouazzan and the Roman site of Volubilis. Then after a couple of hours drive, you will get to Volubilis, the well-preserved Roman empire dating to 225 BC, where you will see the most beautiful Mosaics in Morocco dating back to the 3rd century BC.

Therefore, 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. Here in Meknes, we see the fascinating gate Bab Mansour built by the sultan My Ismail; the granary and the Sahrij Souani, used for irrigation and plantation.

On this 7 Days tour from Casablanca, your visit includes also the Mulay Ismail Mausoleum. Then we continue via the highway to Fes. Finally, overnight accommodation at a fancy riad in the medina.

Day 4: Fes sightseeing tour with a local guide

After breakfast in your riad, you will start exploring Fes the “the Spiritual City of Morocco”. Hence you will spend the whole morning exploring the Medina and its alleys.

The tour starts by visiting most of the sites with cultural and historical interest – including the famous Al Karaouine Mosque and University (the oldest in the world), the Madrasa Bouanania. Moreover, the Tanneries and the Najjarine fountain.

Then after lunch, we will drive you outside the Medina to see the Royal Palace gate, walk through the Jewish quarter “the Mellah”, and then visit the pottery cooperative.

Later in the afternoon, we will drive you to one of the fortresses to experience an amazing panoramic view of the whole Medina of Fes. Lastly, overnight accommodation at the same riad.

Day 5: Fes » Ifrane » Azrou » Midelt » Erfoud » Merzouga [469 km]

After breakfast, we will start traveling south to the Merzouga desert via Midelt and Errachidia. On this Grand Tour of Morocco, your first stop will be in Ifrane city, known as “the Switzerland of Morocco”. On the way to Merzouga via Midlet and the Ziz Valley. During this journey, you’ll experience glimpses of the Middle Atlas and Higher Atlas mountains.

Afterward stopping at the famous cedar forest – the largest one in Morocco – where you will have the opportunity to see the Barbarian apes. So you’ll notice how the scenery changes to reveal hints of the desert as you approach the Er Rachidia city. Then after lunch in Midelt, your journey continues along the spectacular Ziz Valley, stopping for panoramic views along the way.

We will drive through Berber villages to Erfoud, then to Rissani; the foundation of the Alaouite dynasty – the current ruling royal family in Morocco.

Arriving in Merzouga at the end of the day, you’ll be welcomed with a glass of mint tea and ride your camel to see the sunset in the middle of the highest sand dunes in Morocco and spend the night there. Subsequently, overnight at our well-equipped desert camp where you will have your dinner.

Day 6: Sahara Desert » Todra Gorge » Dades Valley [265 km]

After breakfast and a hot shower in the desert camp, your camel guide can wake you up early in the morning to watch the sunrise well may be the best sunrise in your life.

Afterward, you’ll peacefully camel trek back to your departure point appreciating the unique beauty of the spectacular Erg Chebbi dunes – changing with the light as the day progresses. You’ll meet your driver and leave toward Tinghir and Todra gorges – the highest, narrowest gorges in Morocco. Here you’ll have the opportunity to hike along its valley.

Then we’ll drive through the Dades Valley, where you’ll see the majestic sand castles and the amazing rock formations known as “monkey toes”. Lastly, overnight accommodation will be in a riad or a hotel in the heart of the gorge. (dinner and breakfast).

Day 7: Dades Valley » AIt Ben Haddou Kasbah » Marrakech [325 km]

After breakfast, we’ll drive through the Dades Valley towards Kalaat Mgouna and Ouarzazate. Since the route through Dades Valley is named the way of thousand Kasbahs. So it provides numerous opportunities to take some of your best photographic shots of the trip.

Later On this 7 Days Tour in Morocco to Sahara from Casablanca, we’ll stop at Kalaat Mgouna, “the rose city”, to purchase the rosewater, which will make your linen smell good a long time after your trip is over. Then continue to Ouarzazate, “the Hollywood of Africa”.

Then, lunch will be at the famous Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, the largest Kasbah in Morocco. It is recognized by UNESCO as a world patrimony. It is famous as a backdrop for several films, including ‘Lawrence of Arabia’, ‘Gladiator’, “Game Of Thrones”…etc

Our journey will continue through the majestic Tizi ‘n’ Tichka pass (2260 m) over the High Atlas Mountains where you can stop also to explore the process of making the argan oil at the women s cooperatives before arriving at your accommodation in Marrakech, where the tour ends.

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