12 DAYS TOUR CASABLANCA TO SAHARA DESERT.
Itinerary: 12 days tour from Casablanca to Tangier via Sahara Desert.
Casablanca Morocco, is the best place to start the tour to the main destinations of the country, both internal and coastal, both in the cities and in the desert and in natural spaces of enormous value and beauty. 12 days tour from Casablanca to Sahara Desert will allow you to explore the country tourism attractions.
Day 1: ARRIVE CASABLANCA – MARRAKECH:
The first day of Morocco tour from Casablanca. Open arrival at Casablanca Airport, then we drive to visit Hassan II mosque, Ricks cafe, and the Cornish, we may have lunch there before we drive to Marrakech check-in at your Medina Riad. Bed and Breakfast.
Day 2: GUIDED TOUR IN MARRAKECH OLD MEDINA:
Second day of Morocco tour from Casablanca. Exploring day, Marrakech has always been a thriving city dating back to the Berber Empire (1062 ACE). Meet your guide for a half-day tour, starting with browsing the stalls of Souk el Attarin (spices), Souk Haddadine (blacksmiths), and Souk Smata (slippers). Visit Souk des Teinturiers (the dyers’ souk) and visit the Koutoubia Mosque, along the way note the open spaces that extend off of some alleys.
The hard-to-miss Mosque’s 253 feet (77 m) minaret is the tallest tower built in Marrakech. Relax in the adjoining gardens, before carrying on to Ben Youssef Madrasa. Built-in the 16th century, this madrasa once housed students of the nearby mosque. Admire the Moroccan artisanship: carved cedar, stucco plaster, and zellij tiling. Visit the Marrakech Museum or the Museum of Moroccan Arts for more examples of traditional art and woodwork. South of Jemaa el-Fna is the Kasbah area with several worthwhile sights: the Saadian Tombs, El Badi Palace, Bahia Palace, and the Jewish Mellah.
Day 3: MARRAKECH DESERT TOUR – ATLAS MOUNTAINS – OUARZAZATE:
We leave toward Ouarzazate crossing the High Atlas mountains through the port of Tizi Ntichka, in the high Atlas mountains, where we will enjoy incredible landscapes and where we will do several stops to take photos of the Berber villages. On the way, we visit the ARGAN oil cooperative, where we will discover the production process and they will explain the innumerable benefits it has for the human body. We will continue to the south we arrive at the ancient and most famous Kasbah in Morocco. “Ait Ben Haddou”, where we will visit its famous Kasbah (Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO). In this spectacular setting, several famous films have been shot, such as Gladiator, Obelix, Sahara with Penelope Cruz … etc, lunch, then we will go to Ouarzazate considered the great door of the desert. Overnight in the Hotel.
Day 4: OUARZAZATE – SKOURA VALLEY – ROSE VALLEY – DADES VALLEY.
Morning departure from Ouarzazate for a visit to the cinema studios and the Taourirt kasbah. Then we set off towards Skoura’s extensive palm grove on the Route of the Thousand Kasbah (with a visit to the famous Kashah of Amerhidil). On the road from Kalaa M’gouna, we cross the Valley of the Roses and return to the Valley of Dades in the Kasbah of Ait Youl. Overnight in Dades gorge.
Day 5: DADES GORGE – TODRA GORGE – ERFOUD – MERZOUGA DESERT – CAMEL TREK.
Leaving the Dades valley towards Todra valley you’ll see panoramic views of the old mud Berber villages overlooking the valley. Arriving at the Gorge is an opportunity to walk under the 300m high red cliff, where many rock-climbers come to enjoy their preferred sport. Continuing on to Erfoud and Rissani where we’ll have lunch before heading onto Merzouga desert, where your camel will be awaiting you, guided by an experienced Camel Guide, to explore within the mysterious sand dunes of the Erg-Chebbi Desert. Overnight in a beautiful Desert Camp.
Day 6: MERZOUGA DESERT EXCURSION.
After breakfast, an extraordinary trip through the dunes of Merzouga will be made. We pass the nomadic camps, the village of Khamliya, (village of Gnaoua) mines of Mfis, the desert plateaus where nomads and Berbers from the desert meet, the oasis of Tissardenine, and return to the hotel. Free afternoon. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 7: MERZOUGA DESERT – RISSANI – ERFOUD – ZIZ VALLEY – MIDELT.
After breakfast in your hotel, we will drive to Erfoud via Rissani, the fossil fields, and the souk at Rissani, the foundation of the Alaouit Dynasty, the current ruling family in Morocco. Rissani is an authentic city full of veiled women and conversations. Your journey continues along the magnificent Ziz Gorges and its beautiful valley. We continue our way to Midelt by crossing the Middle Atlas mountains. Overnight in Midelt.
Day 8: MIDELT – AZROU – IFRANE – FES.
After breakfast in your hotel, we’ll leave for Fes via Azrou and Ifrane. Stopping en-route in Azrou, in the middle Atlas mountains, in the Cedar forest there, you’ll have the opportunity to see wild monkeys in their natural habitat. Then we’re on to Ifrane “the French village” or” the Switzerland of Morocco”. Afternoon in Fes. Overnight in the Riad.
Day 9: GUIDED TOUR IN FES OLD MEDINA.
After breakfast in your Riad, you’ll start exploring the cultural capital of Morocco with an official tour guide, walking in its alleys and small streets. Our visit starts with the Royal Palace, the Jewish headquarter, the first Mellah ever built in Morocco. We will ensure that you visit all sites with cultural and historical interest including the famous Al Qaraouine University, the oldest in the region, and the Tanneries. After lunch, you’ll visit the ceramic factory and take in a panoramic view of the whole Medina of Fes. Overnight in your Riad.
Day 10: FES – MEKNES – VOLUBILIS – OUAZANE – CHEFCHAOUEN.
After breakfast in your Riad, you’ll travel from Fes to Chefchaouen via Meknes and Volubilis. In Meknes, you will see the famous Bab Mansour gate, the Sahrij Souani basin, and the Mausoleum. Your tour will continue to the Roman site of Volubilis where you’ll see some beautiful Mosaic dating to 25BC. Then we’re on to Chefchaouen. Overnight in the Riad.
Day 11: EXPLORING CHEFCHAOUEN.
After breakfast in your Riad, you can start exploring the Medina of Chefchaouen by yourself, a beautiful unique city with its blue and white-washed walls. Unlike many parts of Morocco, this city was occupied by Spain and the influences of Spanish civilization and architecture are all around. You’ll also have the opportunity to meet locals and walk in this beautiful Medina, as you will have the opportunity to hike to the Spanish mosque for the Sunset picture. Overnight in the Riad.
Day 12: CHEFCHAOUEN – TANGIER.
After Breakfast in your Riad, we will drive to see the Hecrule’s cave and Cap Spartel in Tangier before arriving at Tangier port or Airport. The end of our Morocco tour from Casablanca.
DESTINATION Casablanca & Marrakech & Fes & desert & Tangier
DEPARTURE LOCATION Port / Airport / Hotel in Casablanca
PRICE Depends on the number of travelers
12 DAYS TOUR CASABLANCA TO SAHARA DESERT – TANGIER INCLUDED:
- Private Morocco tour from Casablanca , there will be no more people in the group.
- Pick up at the hotel, riad, airport or wherever you want.
- Transportation in comfortable A/C Vihcule.
- English-speaking driver.
- 10 nights accommodation in rooms (5 nights with dinner and breakfast and 6 nights only breakfast).
- Fuel, tolls, and all associated expenses.
- Local guide in Fes and Marrakech.
- Camel ride to reach the camp (one camel per person).
- 1 Night in half board in the desert camp of Erg Chebbi.
- Exploring Chefchaouen.
12 DAYS TOUR CASABLANCA TO SAHARA DESERT – TANGIER NO INCLUDED:
- Lunch and drinks.
- Dinner in ( Marrakech, Fes, Chefchaouen ).
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Experience Fes Morocco imperial city and the Sahara Desert in 12 days Morocco tour from Casablanca tour.
- Exploring Meknes and its Volubilis Romain ruins.
- Exploring Chefchaouen, the bkue city.
- Explore Fes, the country’s cultural capital, stopping at souks, tanneries, madrasas, and mosques.
- Ride camels in the Sahara desert in an unforgettable experience.
- Spend an exceptional overnight in desert camp.
- Visit and explore the world heritage UNESCO Kasbahs.
- Half an hour trekking in Todra Gorges and Ait ben haddou.
- Adventure 4×4 tour in the Sahara Desert.
