Private 8 Days Tours From Casablanca to Merzouga Desert and back

Day 1: Arrival and Visit Casablanca with mosque ticket

1. Casablanca
   3h
   Arrive in Casablanca, Morocco’s economic hub, where your driver-guide will welcome you and begin a guided city introduction. Visit the iconic Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world, dramatically positioned above the Atlantic Ocean. With your entrance ticket included, explore its grand prayer hall, intricate zellige tilework, marble floors, and towering minaret.
   Continue with a panoramic drive along the Corniche seaside promenade, passing modern neighborhoods and historic districts that reflect Casablanca’s blend of tradition and contemporary life.

Day 2: Casablanca → Marrakech (Guided Tour)

1. Casablanca
   3h
   Morning departure toward Marrakech via highway. sit back relax enjoy sightseeing views along the way that will take arround 3 hours , your driver will stop whenever you need to
2. Marrakech
   6h
   Discover Marrakech with an official local guide. Visit key landmarks, explore lively souks, admire historic architecture, and experience the vibrant atmosphere of the Red City, including its famous squares and gardens.

Day 3: Marrakech → Tizi n’Tichka → Ait Ben Haddou → Ouarzazate → Boumalne Dades

1. Tizi n Tichka
   20m
   Stop at Morocco’s highest mountain pass (2,260 m). Enjoy panoramic views of the High Atlas Mountains and Berber villages.
2. Ait Ben Haddou
   2h
   Explore this legendary UNESCO-listed ksar, once a key caravan stop linking the Sahara to Marrakech. Walk through narrow clay alleys, climb to hilltop granaries, and learn why filmmakers from around the world choose this dramatic setting.
3. Ouarzazate
   1h
   Pause in Ouarzazate, a historic crossroads of trade and cinema. See the exterior of Kasbah Taourirt and hear stories of desert caravans and Hollywood productions filmed in the region.
4. Boumalne Dades
   1h
   Arrive in the Dades Valley, where rugged red cliffs and winding roads signal the gateway to the deep south.

Day 4: Boumalne Dades → Dades Gorges → Tinghir → Merzouga Desert

1. 1h
   Marvel at towering canyon walls and dramatic rock formations shaped by centuries of erosion. The scenery here is among the most photogenic in the Atlas region.
2. Camino al sahara
   1h
   Travel through lush palm groves fed by ancient irrigation systems. This fertile oasis contrasts sharply with the surrounding arid mountains.
3. Merzouga
   4h
   Arrive at the Sahara’s edge. Ride camels across golden dunes as the sun sets, casting changing colors across the sand. At camp, enjoy traditional dinner, live Berber drumming, and one of the clearest night skies you’ll ever see.

Day 5: Merzouga → Middle Atlas → Fes

1. Merzouga
   2h
   Early morning wake-up to witness sunrise over the dunes—one of the most peaceful moments of the journey. Breakfast at camp before departure.
2. Rissani
   30m
   Stop in Rissani, once a major trading center and birthplace of Morocco’s ruling dynasty. Visit the traditional souk (market) if open, where locals still trade livestock, spices, and dates.
3. Erfoud
   20m
   Pass through Erfoud, known for fossil workshops and as a gateway town between the Sahara and northern Morocco. Learn about the region’s ancient seabed fossils found embedded in stone.
4. 2h
   Drive through the Middle Atlas region, where the landscape changes dramatically. Cedar forests, alpine scenery, and cooler air replace desert plains. Possible stop near cedar forests to see Barbary macaques in their natural habitat.
5. 3h
   Evening arrival in Fes, one of Morocco’s oldest and most culturally rich cities.

Day 6: Fes Full-Day Guided City Tour

1. 20m
   Admire the massive golden gates of the Royal Palace, an excellent introduction to Fes’ imperial importance.
2. Fes El-Bali
   4h
   Explore the UNESCO-listed Fes el-Bali, the world’s largest car-free medieval city. Visit historic madrasas, bustling souks, spice markets, and artisan workshops where crafts are still made by hand.
3. Chouara Tannery
   30m
   Observe traditional leather-making methods from panoramic terraces. Learn how dyes are made from natural ingredients, just as they were centuries ago.
4. 15m
   See the exterior of the world’s oldest continuously operating university, a cornerstone of Islamic learning since the 9th century.

Day 7: Fes → Volubilis → Meknes → Chefchaouen

1. Volubilis
   1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   Explore Volubilis, Morocco’s best-preserved Roman site. Walk along ancient streets lined with arches, temples, and detailed mosaics that reveal daily life during Roman rule.
2. Meknes
   2h
   Discover Meknes, known for its massive city walls and monumental gates. Visit Bab Mansour and hear stories of Sultan Moulay Ismail’s ambitious reign.
3. Chefchaouen
   3h
   Arrival in Chefchaouen, nestled in the Rif Mountains. The calm atmosphere and blue-painted streets offer a peaceful contrast to imperial cities.

Day 8: Chefchaouen → Rabat → Casablanca Airport

1. Chefchaouen
   1h
   Enjoy free time to explore blue alleyways, local artisan shops, and scenic viewpoints overlooking the town.
2. Rabat
   3h
   Visit Morocco’s capital, Rabat. Highlights include Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the Kasbah of the Udayas overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
3. Casablanca
   2h
   Comfortable transfer to the airport or Drop off at your accommodation, marking the end of your Moroccan journey.

Pickup details

We provide pick up to all travelers from their accommodation in Casablanca or either from Casablanca Port or Airport

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness