6-Day Private Morocco Cultural Tour From Casablanca To Marrakech

Day 1: We meet you at a starting point in Casablanca ⇨ Rabat ⇨ Volubilis ⇨ Meknes ⇨ Fes

1. Airport <-> Hotel Transfers - Casablanca
   30m
   Our Driver/Guide will pick you up from any point in Casablanca, Either Hotel, Riad, Port, or Apartment, just leave us your pick-up location and we’ll pick you up, greet you, and start your 6-day Cultural tour
2. Rabat Old Town
   2h
   will Head north to the capital city of Rabat. we will Explore the medieval fortification of the Kasbah des Oudaias. Next will visit the Hassan Tower, a minaret of the incomplete mosque, and the Mausoleum of Mohamad V, Then will Continue to Meknes
3. Meknes Medina
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   When we get to Meknes will start exploring the Ville Impériale (imperial city) of Meknes starting by the impressive gate of Bab al-Mansour, and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. and the Royal Stables. Many of these palaces were constructed with materials taken from Volubilis, so be on the lookout for Roman columns hidden in unexpected places!
4. Volubilis
   1 day · Admission ticket not included
   then step off to the nearby Roman ruins of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and a sprawling complex worth wandering. Marvel at the merchant homes, temples, and colorful mosaics in situ, including the Labors of Hercules. after Volubilis, will set off for Fes, Overnight in a traditional riad in the old Medina, Spend the night in a beautiful riad in the old town where you can enjoy the local specialties.

Day 2: Fes Sightseeing ⇨ Explore the Medieval Medina of Fes

1. Fes El-Bali
   2h
   After breakfast, Meet our local guide and spend a half day learning about the history and culture as you navigate the winding, narrow streets of the medinas. Fes is the oldest of the 4 imperial cities in Morocco and perhaps the most interesting and exciting to explore. It has the most complete medina in Morocco Often considered the country's cultural capital, it's made up of three parts: two medina quarters, Fes el Bali and Fes el Jdid, will start by 13th century Fes el Jdid to check out the Mellah (old Jewish quarter and cemetery) and take advantage of its location for a panoramic photo of the city.
2. Chouara Tannery
   3h · Admission ticket not included
   then Visit the 11th-century Chouara Tannery and find a nearby leather shop for an encompassing overview. and Browse the many souks (markets) offering local goods and watch the artisans at work. and visit the Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque and catch a glimpse of the beautifully decorated interior. Its university is the oldest still operating university in the world! Immerse yourself in the Al Attarine Madrasa and marvel at the detailed zellij tilework and woodwork. after the visit of Medina, Stop in at a local restaurant to sample some Moroccan cuisine before returning to your riad for the night
3. Erg Chebbi
   1 day
   After embarking on a relaxed camel journey across rolling dunes. Your camel caravan will lead to your luxury desert campsite at The White Camel just in time to witness the sunset. Once settled into your exquisitely adorned tent, complete with air-conditioning, en suite bathroom, and top-tier amenities, venture up to the nearest dune to witness the desert landscape change colors as the sun descends. As twilight sets in, return to the camp for dinner accompanied by traditional Berber music, and settle in for a night beneath the stars.

Day 3: Fes ⇨ Ifran ⇨ Cedar Forest ⇨ Midelt ⇨ Ziz Valley ⇨ Sahara Desert

1. Ifrane National Park
   30m
   Get an early start today, as you'll be covering a lot of ground. After breakfast, meet your driver-guide. and will travel south toward Merzouga to arrive at the Sahara dunes for a sunset camel ride. Along the way, will drive through the town of Ifrane and climb an elevation of 7,146 feet (2,178 m) over the Col du Zad pass and through the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas mountains. Here you can enjoy sightings of the local Barbary monkeys before stopping for lunch in Midelt (the "apple city")
2. Macro Fossiles Kasbah
   30m
   After Lunch in the town, will Continue over the Tizi n'Talremt pass and into the Ziz Valley, known for its hidden oases and palm tree clusters. Along the road, you'll see many fortified houses known as ksars—built by merchants to protect precious wares, including gold, salt, and spices. will continue to Erfoud, a bustling market town known for its date festival and famous for its fossil mining and artisan factories. En route, you can see hillside mines where large rocks are taken from the earth. While in town, stop at a local artisan collective where you can learn about the types of fossils found in the area and see the full process of how the fossil-rich rock is transformed into beautiful objects. Soon, you'll see the sand waves of Erg Chebbi, an extensive sea of dunes covering an area of 13.5 square miles (35 sq km). Never stationary, the massive dunes shift and travel depending on the changing wind
3. Merzouga Desert
   1 day
   Near Merzouga, you will take a short break and switch gears to ride a camel through the dunes to Berber camp, Camle man will stop by a nearby sand dune to watch the sunset before getting to your Berber tent in camp for a delicious dinner, relaxing by the campfire. Enjoy an evening of Berber music followed by a night in a Noomadic-style tent under an expansive night sky chock-full of unhindered twinkling stars

Day 4: Tour of The Dunes ⇨ Visit Nomad Families ⇨ Merzouga Desert

1. Erg Chebbi Dunes
   2h
   If you are an early riser, you'll be rewarded with a sunrise over the sand dunes. After breakfast, we will begin our desert excursion in the Sahara desert to explore the different parts of the desert. First, we will head directly to the middle of the Sahara desert where nomads with their animals still live a traditional life, we will sip a cup of tea with them and see how they live. Afterward, we take the route where Ralley Paris Dakar used to race, then we get to Mifis mines that once
2. Merzouga
   1 day
   for option activities for the rest of the day After connecting with desert culture, it's time to chase an adrenaline rush. Seize the chance to rent a sandboard and glide down the towering dunes, carving a path on the golden waves, or join a quad bike tour and kick up sand at speed. As the sun begins its descent, climb the nearest dune to witness nature paint a vibrant sunset across the dunes. Finally, return to your hotel and enjoy a sumptuous local dinner,

Day 5: Merzouga ⇨ Rissani ⇨ Arfoud ⇨ Todra Gorges ⇨ Dades Valley

1. Rissani Market
   1h
   After breakfast, your driver will take you to your next stop, the relaxing palm grove of Dades. You'll have several breaks along the way, the first being the town of Rissani. Enjoy exploring its busy market and observing its famous livestock auction. Pop into Maison Tuareg, for a chance to see traditional arts and crafts, including carpets, jewelry, and leather goods
2. Todra Gorge
   1h
   You'll continue to Tinghir, with its panoramic views and fascinating Jewish quarter, and then to the striking Todra Gorge with its 984-foot (300 m) high red-stained limestone cliffs. Take an easy walk or paddle in the cool water before you hit the road again and pass through the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs (historic defense fortresses). You'll pass through several small towns around here; be on the lookout for nomads tending to their animals, and traditional farms
3. Dades Gorges
   1 day
   Continue to Dades Valley where you will see the fascinating rock formations known locally as "monkies fingers" and beautiful mud Kasbahs. Overnight in a hotel overlooking the valley

Day 6: Dades Valley ⇨ Rose Town ⇨ Ouarzazate ⇨ Ait Benhaddou ⇨ Marrakech

1. Ouarzazate
   3h
   Today, we travel to El Kalaa Mgou'na or Rose town where over 400 tonnes of rose petals are picked every spring to be processed into rosewater or exported to perfume Industries. The festival of roses is held here every May As we travel from Rose town to Skoura you will see so many kasbahs among the greenery of Dades valley. The small town of Skoura Is surrounded by thousands of palm groves and the most beautiful kasbahs in southern Morocco are to be found here
2. Ksar Of Ait-Ben-Haddou
   4h
   will continue our journey to Ouarzazate Hollywood of Africa -with the biggest cinema studios in Morocco-, then to the most famous, filmed and photographed kasbah of Ait Benhaddou — A Unesco World Heritage site — We'll have free time to visit it and have lunch in the village. After, we head to Marrakesh via the high Atlas Mountains (2260 ), admiring the impressive mountainous views and special Berber villages on the mountain's sides. Arrive in Marrakesh in the evening
3. Jemaa el-Fnaa
   30m
   It's time to wave goodbye. we will drop you at your Marrakech
   accommodation. Have a safe and comfortable journey home or to your next destination!, If you want more services like a local guide in Marrakech or Airport Transfer or any more activities for free to contact us, and we will add them to your experience,

Pickup details

Our driver-guide will be waiting for you at your accommodation or airport arrival hall with a sign displaying your name. We're looking forward to welcoming you!

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels