7 Days Private Tour from Casablanca: The Big Kasbah Explorer

Day 1: Casablanca - Marrakech

1. Hassan II Mosque
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Pick up at the airport or at your hotel in Casablanca in the morning. We start with the visit of the spectacular Mosque of Hassan II situated directly at the ocean. A must see for every visitor of Casablanca! Afterwards we take the highway in direction Marrakech.
2. Medina of Marrakesh
   4h · Admission ticket not included
   You’ll spend the afternoon together with a local city guide in the beautiful red city of Marrakech.
3. Bahia Palace
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Visit the famous Palais de Bahia, with its fantastic courtyards and mosaic walls built for Bou Ahmed.
4. Mellah
   30m
   Stroll through the Jewish Quarter and notice the difference in architecture in this district.
5. Saadian Tombs
   30m · Admission ticket not included
   Visit the hidden Saadian tombs built during the reign of Sultan Ahmed El Mansour in 1557.
6. Jemaa el-Fnaa
   30m
   You’ll arrive at the Koutoubia mosque and the Djemaa el Fna-square, where you can drink some fresh pressed orange juice while observing the bustle of the snake charmers, henna tatoo artists and water sellers.

Day 2: Marrakech – High Atlas – Telouet – Ait Ben Haddou - Dades Valley

1. High Atlas Mountains
   Pass by
   This memorable day starts with the scenic drive from Marrakech over the Tizi-N-Tichka pass (2’260 m), where you can spot the traditional Berber villages with its inhabitants working and chatting at the roadside. We can stop in a local co-operative run by women who extract the Argan oil from the trees and discover how it is processed into cooking oil and cosmetics. You can taste and buy the products if you like.
2. Telouet Kasbah
   45m · Admission ticket not included
   We follow a mountain road through colorful landscapes to reach Telouet. This kasbah of Pasha Glaoui is slowly crumbling into the red sand, but still has very impressive rooms from which you can image what the kasbah was like 70 years ago.
3. Ksar Of Ait-Ben-Haddou
   1h
   Shortly before the desert capital Ouarzazate, you have the opportunity to visit the famous Kasbah Aït-Ben-Haddou, the fortified clay city with its numerous ksars and kasbahs, where several famous movies such as Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven and Prince of Persia have been shot. This photogenic city is also listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site.
4. Taourirt Kasbah
   30m · Admission ticket not included
   After your lunch break in a typical restaurant in Aït-Ben-Haddou or Ouarzazate, you can explore the acient Kasbah of Taourirt, which was built in the Glaoui dynasty.
5. Kasbah Amridil
   30m · Admission ticket not included
   Continue your journey through the Skoura Valley, where we visit the famous huge Kasbah Amridil and the Valley of Roses.
6. Dades Gorges
   12h
   Finally we'll reach the Dades Valley, where we have dinner in our Riad and stay overnight.

Day 3: Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Merzouga Desert

1. Todra Gorge
   30m
   After breakfast, we continue along the road of the Kasbahs to the Todra Gorges. The river Todra has formed these enormous and impressive stone walls over thousands of years. This is a great opportunity to take photos and go for a short walk in the gorges. After lunch along the way it is time for the desert!
2. Merzouga Desert
   12h
   Upon arrival in Merzouga, you have time to rest a bit in the lodge where you can put your luggage. Meet your camel driver and head to the desert on top of your friendly camel. After arriving at the Sahara Desert Camp, you can climb the high dunes and enjoy the incredible views while the sun sinks below the horizon. Settle in your private tent and drink some mint tea before the traditional dinner is served. You can spend the night watching for shooting stars or dance around the camp fire to the beat of the desert drums.

Day 4: Merzouga Desert – Rissani – Draa Valley – Tamegroute – Zagora

1. Merzouga Desert
   2h
   Wake up by the first strays of light to watch the sunrise over the sahara before you enjoy your typical breakfast. We return on the camel's back or 4x4 to the desert lodge.
2. Rissani Market
   45m
   In Rissani we will have the opportunity to visit the local market with the «donkey parking» and have a look at some fossils outside the city.
3. Draa Valley
   Pass by
   We’ll drive along the overland route with a lot of panoramic views in direction Zagora. We’ll continue to the green and peaceful Draa Valley which is famous for its huge date groves and henna fields.
4. Tamegroute
   1h
   Along the way, we stop at a Saadian town of the 16th century which is called «Tamegroute». There, we are able to visit an old coran library and a subterranean Kasbah. The village is also famous for his pottery shops.
5. Zagora
   12h
   After your arrival in the desert capitol Zagora, you will have dinner in the Riad where you’ll spend the night.

Day 5: Zagora – Agdz – Anti Atlas – Ouarzazate

1. Zagora
   2h
   Today in the morning we enjoy a 1.5 h-Trekking in the Palm groves of the Oasis in the Draa Valley together with a local guide. Walk in the shade of the Palm trees and learn about the life of the local berber communities.
2. Agdz
   10m
   Afterwards, we start the drive in direction Marrakech with a stop in Agdz, where you enjoy a nice panoramic view over the palm tree valley.
3. Anti-Atlas Mountains
   Pass by
   We cross the scenic Anti Atlas mountains with interesting rock formations, where several Hollywood-movies have been shot.
4. Ouarzazate
   12h
   Dinner and overnight in a Riad in Ouarzazate.

Day 6: Ouarzazate – High Atlas – Marrakech

1. Atlas Film Studio
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Before driving back to Marrakech, you have the oppourtunity to take part of a guided tour in one of the Film Studios of Ouarzazate, where you see requisits of the movies shot in this area and hear stories about the famous Hollywood actors.
2. High Atlas Mountains
   Pass by
   After the visit, we pass the High Atlas mountains over the Tizi n’Tichka pass with scenic views along the road and many opportunities to take photos.
3. Jardin Majorelle
   1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
   After arrival in Marrakech, you can choose between visiting Jardin Majorelle: this botanical garden is a quiet oasis and the former home of the famous french designer Yves Saint Laurent. Nowadays, the bright blue villa contains a Berber Museum. Or you can enjoy free time in the Souks to do some souvenir shopping.
4. Restaurant Chez Ali
   2h · Admission ticket included
   For your last evening of the tour, we offer you two different programs:
   Enjoy a fantastic dinner while enjoying the Fantasia-Show of „Chez Ali“, or relax in your Riad with a home made dinner after enjoying a traditional Hamam-Spa-Package in the steam bath.

Day 7: Marrakech – Casablanca

1. Casablanca
   Pass by
   On the last day, you’ll drive from Marrakech directly to Casablanca airport or to your hotel in the city of Casablanca.

Pickup details

Please wait in the reception area of your accommodation in Casablanca.
Pick up at Casablanca Hassan V Airport (arrivals) or at Casablanca Port also possible.
Pick ups at AirBnB's/private residences not possible - in this case, your meeting point will be in front of the train station "Casa Voyageur"

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels