7 Days from Casablanca to Sahara

Itinerary:

Day 1: Mohammed V airport » Casablanca:

Greeting at Casablanca Mohammed V airport and depending on flight arrival time. We suggest a visit of Morocco’s magnificent Hassan II mosque – the largest in the Kingdom. With space to accommodate 25,000 worhippers and sits magnificently on a promontory jutting into the Atlantic Ocean. Followed by a relaxed afternoon on the beachfront or Corniche, near to the port. Night in at the Hotel.

Day 2: Casablanca » Marrakech sightseeing:

After breakfast in your accommodation in Casablanca. we will drive around 4 hours to Marrakech. On arrival you will have a visit to the beautiful Majorelle Garden which was designed by the French artist, Jacques Majorelle (1886-1962). After that, you will explore the city with a local guide. We will ensure you to see the most important historical and cultural sites, including the Saadian Tombs. Then to Bahia Palace which is a late 19th-century palace in Marrakesh.

After, we will walk through the old historic part of the city, what we call the Old Medina. To enjoy it’s souks and narrow streets and the Jemaa El-Fnaa Square and you will have time for lunch there. Afterward, we will walk to the Koutoubia Mouque. (Your guide will include as much as possible in your day). In the end of the tour we’ll drop you off at your Riad/Hotel with memories to last for a lifetime.

Day 3: Marrakech » The high atlas mountains » Ait Ben Haddou » Ouarzazate » Skoura Oases » Roses Valley » Dades Gorge:

Your wonderful day is going to start at 8:00 am. Our guide will pick you up for your accommodation in Marrakech towards Dades Gorges. On our way we are going to enjoy the beauty of the high atlas mountains via the road of Tizi-n-Tichka pass, the highest road in Morocco, with an altitude of 2260m, offering you charming views as far as the eye can see. We will stop by, so you can get the chance to take some great pictures, videos. and to admire the beauty of the tiny Berber villages, valleys and oasis….

After a quiet stay, we will resume our tour until we reach the beautiful Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. A kasbah that belongs to one of the most important families, between the 16the and 17 the centures in Morocco “the Glaoui’s family”. It is considered a great example of Moroccan earthen clay architecture and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987. Also a place that attracted many film makers, that it took a part in their movies such as (“Prince of Persia “,”Gladiator”…) . A lunch is planned for you to enjoy it in this historical kasbah.

After that, we will drive to Ouarzazate, also known as “Africa’s Hollywood”. A city that attracted with its unique landscapes many producers to give it a part in thier movies. There where you will have the chance to visit one of the biggest film stutio in Morocco which is “The Atlas Studio”.  After having a great time in the studio, we will continue our trip through Skoura Oasis, known as the road of one thousand kasbahs. then to Rose valley (Friendly Reminder: The best season of roses viewing is in late May). Eventually, arriving to Dades Gorges where you will enjoy the night with authantic dinner in a Riad/hotel.

Day 4: Dades Gorges » Todra Gorges » The irregation system » Erfoud » Merzouga » Erg Chebbi:

After breakfast in your accommodation in Dades Gorges we’ll start our day to a new destination, the magnificent sahara desert of merzouga, passing through Tinghir to visit Todra Gorges which is the highest narrowest spectacular gorges in Morocco; 300 meters high and at their most narrow are a merely 20 meters apart. also recognized around the world as one of the most spectacular Canyons.  After a short walk around the immense cliffs and enjoying the amazing landscapes, we will continue our way to Tinjdad then to Touroug and you will have time for lunch in one of the local restaurants in Tinjdad or Touroug.

After that, we will continue towards our unique place The Irreyation System: which begines in ancient times. Diverse societies on both sides of the High Atlas Mountains in Morocco built thousands of wells and tunnel systems similar to qanats in Iran or foggaras in Algeria. These systems called khettaras in Morocco. After a quiet stay, we will resume to Erfoud: It is one of the oldest known sites, where you can find precious and unique fossils.

Eventually, arriving at Merzouga where you will ride your camels into a magic world through the sandy dunes of Erg Chabbe, under a panoramic view of unique sunset of the Sahara. To finilly get to our camp in a relaxing mood you will have a delicious and authentic Berber(Amazigh) dinner in the heart of the desert and a night gathering around the fire with the berber music under an endless starry sky.

Day 5: Merzouga » Rissani » Erfoud » Ziz Valley » Errachidia » Midelt » Cedar forestes » Ifran » Fes:

It is recommended to wake up in early morning. Not to miss one of the most beautiful sunrise in your life. After breakfast in the camp you will have two choices. Either to come back to the village by camels or by car. From there we will start our day to the old imperial city of Morocco. Our first stop it will be Rissani itself is very interesting town. Between the 14the and 18the centures it was the location of the famed desert capital, “Sijilmassa”. Where fourtunes in gold and slaves were traded via caravans crossing the sahel. In this old and historical area you will visit the largest local and traditionalist market (Souq) in the Southern Morocco.

After a quiet stay, we will resume towards Erfoud. Than to Ziz Valley where we will stop by, so you can get the chance to take some great pictures. To admire the beauty of the valley. Next we will continue to Errachidia. The high Atlas Mountains. Tizi N-Talghamt pass then to Midelt the apple capital,  where we will have our lunch. After restoring, we will continue towards  The middle Atlas Mountains. It contains the largest forests of the cedar trees that is inhabited by monkeys. After thta to Ifrane or “Moroccan Switzerland”. Builte by french in the 1930s, deliberately trying to recreate an alpine style resort. Eventually, arriving at Fes night in a Riad/Hotel.

Day 6: Fes Sightseeing:

After breakfast our day will start from your accommodation exploring Fes( the oldest imperial city in Morocco). We will ensure you to see the most important historical and cultural sites. Begnning with the magnificent Royal Palace to admire its golden gates and the Jewish quarter or mellah. From there we will drive to visit the Southern Borj is a Saadian fortress built by the Saadian Sultan Ahmed Al Mansour in the late 16th century.

Then we will explore the Medina walking from Bab Boujloud to Kairaouine Mosque and University one of Africa’s largest mosques and the oldest university in the world. Then to, Chaouwara Tanneries: one of the City’s most iconic sights. Offering a unique window into the pungent, natural process of producing worldclass leather using methods that have changed little since medieval times. Afterward to Medersa El Attarine: founded by Abu Said in 1325 in the heart of the medina.

You will have the opportunity to have lunch in a traditional Moroccan resturant where you can test the typical dishes of the region. Next to Moulay Idriss mausoleum: the city founder. Your guide will include as much as possible in your day. In the end of the tour we’ll return to the hotel with memories to last for a lifetime.

Day 7: Transfer to the airport:

Departure you to the airport, Here unfortunately our wonderful experience will end.

Included in this tour:

• Private tour in a comfortable A/C vehicle.

• Driver/guide english speaking.

• Pick up / drop off at your accommodation.

• Accommodation in (Casablanca, Marrakech, Dades Gorges, Merzouga and Fes).

• Walking tour in (Marrakech and Fes).

• Sleeping in the desert camp.

• Camel trek the desert.

• Dinners and breakfasts ( Dades Gorges and Merzouga).

Not Included:

✗Lunches, drinks during the tour.

✗ Entrance fees to museums and attractions.

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