10 Days Tour to Casablanca via Desert from Marrakech

Day 1: Marrakech arrival to airport

1. Marrakech
   16h
   We will receive you at the airport gate with an air-conditioned car. Then, drive you towards the hotel / Riad to relax.

Day 2: exploring the red Marrakech

1. Marrakech
   20h
   After breakfast, you will start you guided tour of Marrakech, the southern pearl of Morocco. You will visit Bahia Palace, meaning brilliance in Arabic, is perhaps one of the best-preserved historical sites and certainly most interesting in Marrakech. Then we will visit the tombs of the Saadians, it is one of the most tourist sites in Marrakech for its architecture of the tombs that is nowadays added as a trace of the Saadians who ruled Morocco centuries ago; afterwards we’ll explore Koutoubia Mosque is the largest mosque in Marrakech, It is located in the district of the south-west medina of Marrakech. The mosque is decorated with curved windows, a strip of ceramic, pointed merlons and decorative arches; it has a large square with gardens, and is lit at night. The minaret, 77 meters (253 feet) high, includes an arrow and orbs. Lunch will be served at a restaurant near the famous square Djemaa el-Fna, Jamaâ El Fna is a destination for all magic, and tells its storytellers, dancers, water sellers and snake charmers, the history of Morocco from yesterday and today while subduing its visitors by Its charm which begins in the morning and finds its height only in the evening. Afterward, we’ll continue exploring the souks of the medina. Overnight in Hotel/Riad.

Day 3: Marrakech. Tizi ntichka. Ait Ben Haddou. Ouarzazate

1. Tizi n Tichka
   20m · Admission ticket included
   First, we’ll drive towards kasbah Ait Ben Haddou we’ll pass through the great mountains of tizi ntichka. On the way we’ll stop and enjoy the landscape with a panoramic views of tizi ntichka.
2. Ksar Of Ait-Ben-Haddou
   2h · Admission ticket included
   We continue our excursion until we reach Ait Ben haddou. We’ll visit Ait Ben haddou, the largest Kasbah in Africa. This beautiful Kasbah is a fortified Ksar (Royal Palace) with impressive buildings and spectacular mud houses. The majestic Ait Ben Haddou gives a perfect example of the marvelous ancient Arab-architecture. before Leaving Ait Ben Haddou towards Ouarzazate “city of movies” we will take a break for lunch.
3. Ouarzazate
   15h
   We’ll explore the high walls of Ouarzazate. We will introduce you to its colorful Souks and authentic buildings before heading to its Tremendous Film Studios. You will have an opportunity to visit film studios and even enjoy a lunch or aita coffee at the studio cafe hotel. When visiting Ouarzazate, very often there is a chance to see international and even Hollywood film crews shooting a movie. Films such as Lawrence of Arabia (1962), The Living Daylights (1987), The Last Temptation of Christ (1988), The Mummy (1999), Gladiator (2000), Kingdom of Heaven (2005), Kundun (1997), Legionnaire (1998), Hanna (2011), and Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2011) were shot there. Also, we’ll visit Kasbah Taourirt is one of the most impressive of its kind in Morocco. Kasbah Taourirt was considered the largest Kasbah in Morocco and today is classified as a historical monument giving tribute to the Glaoui. Taourirt is one of the most beautiful Kasbahs in Morocco. In the past, it was a strategic location controlled by the Glaoui for the Saharan Caravan Route to West Africa. Overnight and dinner in hotel.

Day 4: Ouarzazate. Dades valley. Tinghir. Gorges todgha

1. Ouarzazate
   2h
   After breakfast in your accommodation, leave Ouarzazate to Dades Valley.
2. Boumalne Dades
   3h
   You will discover Dades Valley is scattered with oases, palm groves and elaborate kasbahs. The valley itself is made lush and green by the Dades River, which rises from the High Atlas Mountains before emptying into Morocco’s largest river, Draa. The water of Dades provide life for a variety of almond, fig, walnut and birch trees on the valley floor offering a spectacular contrast to the earthen-colored rocky formations rising from the valley floor. Break for lunch. Carry on our journey to Gorges Todra.
3. Todra Gorge
   16h · Admission ticket included
   We will entertain with orange high cliffs of Todra Gorges. The peaks rise up to 980 feet (300 meters) above the Todra, which meanders from its source in the High Atlas Mountains. The river has since dried up, leaving only the imagination to picture the powerful natural forces that once carved this region. Overnight in hotel.

Day 5: Gorges Todgha. TInghir. Tinjdad. RIssani. Merzouga Desert

1. Todra Gorge
   3h · Admission ticket included
   After breakfast in your accommodation, we will drive you to Tinjdad.
2. 30m
   At the entrance to Tinejdad, we will visit the most famous tradition berber place which is ksar El Khorbat, built at the end of the 19th century, has kept its architecture and the atmosphere of yesteryear that inhabits it.
3. Merzouga Desert
   16h · Admission ticket included
   Upon arrival to hotel’s Merzouga, and after a welcoming tea. You will ride your Camel gently to the desert camp set between the desert golden dunes. Overnight accommodation in a tent and dinner under blanket of stars. Furthermore; around the camp fire with some local music played live by the local camp team, spend the night in a comfortable camp in the middle of the dunes

Day 6: Merzouga. Erfoud. MIdelt. Azrou Cedar forest. Ifrane. Fez

1. Merzouga
   3h
   Early morning, we’ll enjoy Sun rising in the desert of Merzouga by camel riding back to our hotel for delicious Breakfast & shower.
2. Rissani
   1h
   Return back to Fes passing through Rissani stopping to discover the culture of this town visiting Zawiya Moulay Ali Ash-Sharif established to honor Alawite dynasty founder, dramatic Ziz valley, another Stop front of lake el Hassan el Awal
3. Midelt
   40m
   We will stop in one of the local resturants with a view to Enjoying lunch meal in a Berber village located in the middle Atlas mountain.
4. Azrou
   20m
   We will move to Azrou, an old Berber town with the largest cedar forest in Africa. Where you can enjoy your free time in the breezy forest to wander through the green forest. You will be free to take some memorable pictures,
5. Ifrane
   30m
   Then we will carry on to Ifrane that is considered as a magical mountain town and one of the most beautiful cities in Morocco which looks like little Switzerland. Your personal driver will introduce you to some incredible charming places and marvelous landscapes, as you find the most captivating flowing rivers all over this charming town. Continue our journey to Fes.
6. Fez
   15h
   On afternoon leave Ifrane towards Fes city. Overnight in hotel/riad.

Day 7: exploring Fez Medina

1. Medina of Fez
   20h
   Your professional Guide will pick you up from your lovely Hotel/Riad to examine the local life of middle age. In order to discover one of the world’s most ancient and beautiful cities.
   First, we will visit the fascinating Royal palace, to see its tremendous giant 7 brass Gates. That has matching knockers, covered with intricate patterns and majestically carved in copper. The tremendous Gates are perfectly surrounded by mesmerizing Moroccan Tile work or Zellige. It is also carved with cedar wood giving the perfect example of the authentic Moroccan architecture.
   Next, continue our fes city tours by moving to “El Mellah”, the first Moroccan Jewish Quarter. In order to see a different world of authentic streets and marvelous little shops. EL Mellah has also a large square where you will find a huge range of all sorts of entertainment. Your personal driver will next introduce you to the charming Jnane Sbil Gardens. In order to get some breezy air and see the captivating centered Moroccan-Style Fountains. You will also get to discover the magnificent defensive towers of Fes. That is to know more about the ancient history of the Moroccan army and their authentic old arms. Take a break for lunch.
   
   After that, you will wander through the old Medina entering from its most beautiful Royal Blue Gate “Bab Boujloud”. That is to get amazed by its royal mosaic tiles giving the perfect example of old Moroccan. The Majestic gate is beautifully decorated with exotic blue Tiles and fascinating marbles. That perfectly turns to blue at the other side of the mesmerizing entry.
   Your Multilingual Guide will also introduce you to the spectacular Madrasas (Islamic Schools). That is by visiting “Medersa Bouanania,” “Medersa Al-Attarine”, to see their most unique designs of fancy Moroccan fountains, and spectacular Arab-Moroccan Architecture. Next, continue towards The University of Al Quaraouiyine, the oldest still-functioning one in the world, founded in 859 ADS by Fatima Al-Fihri.
   We pursue our fes city tours towards “Mausuleum Moulay Idriss II”. It is the sacred Shrine of Idriss II; the founder of Fes the old city. As we discover a huge part of the spiritual Moroccan culture. The Following stop would be “Nejjarine Museum” of wooden arts & crafts. That is to get stunned by the most beautiful Moroccan decorated tiles and incredible handmade items.
   
   After a tempting typical Moroccan dish, your multilingual Guide would take you towards the Tanneries of Fes. It is where you would discover “Chouara Tannery”, Africa’s oldest and largest Tannery, where real leather is beautifully and naturally shapes and color. That is to give fascinating Moroccan handmade clothes, bags, purses, and a huge range of majestic Moroccan Handicrafts.
   Our last stop would be The Merenid Tombs. That is in order to get the most beautiful and dramatic panoramic view over the epic old Medina. At the end of Fez city tours, our driver will drop you off at your Hotel/Riad. Then, spend the night in a beautiful traditional Hotel or riad in Fez city.

Day 8: Fes. Volubilis. Meknes.Rabat

1. Fez
   3h
   After breakfast in your accommodation leave Fes towards Volubilis.
2. Volubilis
   1m · Admission ticket not included
   We’ll visit the ancient Roman ruins Volubilis, where you will spend an amazing time and exploring the 2000-year-old ruins and getting an idea of life during the Roman Empire. Continue to Meknes.
3. Meknes
   2h
   Early medieval city of Meknes, UNESCO World Heritage Site is your next destination. The medina of Meknes holds the city’s historic sights such as Bab Elmansour, the huge decorated gate, Qara Prison the famous underground old prison, Sahrij Swani and el Hadim square - the small version of Marrakech's popular square Jama El Fna. Then we Leave Meknes to Rabat.
4. Rabat
   16h
   During arrival to Rabat you will take your comfortable hotel.

Day 9: Exploring Rabat “the political city”

1. Rabat Old Town
   20h · Admission ticket included
   After breakfast in your accommodation we will discover Mohammed V Mausoleum, this marble mausoleum near the Hassan Tower is the final resting place of Hassan II, the present king’s father of Morocco. We’ll explore also Hassan Tower is now one of the most prestigious historical monuments in Morocco. Oudaya Kasbah is one of the most unique sites in Morocco and is the first milestone of the city of Rabat. Free time for lunch. On the afternoon you will explore the Old Medina. Then You will be able to visit one of the famous leather workshops there. In addition, take some photos of this traditional area. Overnight in hotel/riad.

Day 10: Departure to the Airport

1. Casablanca
   2h
   We’ll drive you to the airport in the morning, after taking your breakfast. Where we would pick you up at your Hotel. after discovering a Red World of new cultures and ancient traditions.

Pickup details

We take our customers wherever they want

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels