10 Day Morocco desert tour from Marrakech to Casablanca
- 10 Days / 9 Night
- Marrakech
- Casablanca
Descriptions
The 10 days Morocco desert tour from Marrakech and takes you on a journey through beautiful landscapes, vibrant cities, and cultural sites. You’ll travel through the Atlas Mountains to Ouarazazate and explore traditional Berber villages and kasbahs.
Then, you’ll visit Fes, Chefchaoun, Tangier, Rabat, and end in Casablanca. Along the way, you’ll experience the magic of the Sahara Desert with a camel trek to the Merzouga dunes and an overnight stay in a traditional Berber camp.
You’ll also have the chance to see historic sites, colorful markets, and famous mosques.
Included
- 10 days / 9 nights
- 9 breakfasts
- 3 dinners (1D in Dades, 2D in Merzouga,)
- Local guide in fes and Marrakech AND chafchoune and ait benhaddou casablanca
- full private transport A/C
- Driver Guide English speaking during the tour
- Camel trekking in Sahara desert
Excluded
- Tickets
- Flight
- Lunch
- Drinks
Itinerary
The first day of your 10 days Morocco desert tour from Marrakech. Before breakfast, kick off your adventure with the help of a local guide as you explore the historic Medina of Marrakech.
Along the way, you’ll visit several notable sites including the Menara, Majorelle Gardens, Koutoubia Garden, Koutoubia Mosque, Saadian Tombs, Dar Si Said Museum, Bahia Palace, and the vibrant Jamaa El Fna square and souks.
After a fulfilling day of sightseeing, retire to your accommodation for the night with breakfast included.
The second day of your 10 days Morocco desert tour from Marrakech. After breakfast, our driver and guide will pick you up in the villages along the way.
Our first stop is the famous village of Ait Ben Haddou, a fortified Berber kasbah where many famous movies have been filmed, such as Lawrence of Arabia (1962), Bandits (1981), Gladiator (2000), Alexandre (2004) and Kingdom of Heaven (2005), to name a few.
After a visit to the breathtaking Dades Valley, where you can enjoy the view of the Kasbahs, we’ll continue to the Hollywood of Africa to explore the studio of Ouarzazate and the Kasbah of Taourirte. Finally we’ll reach our hotel.
On the 3rd day of your 10 days Morocco desert tour from Marrakech. After breakfast we leave the Dades Valley and head for the Sahara Desert. On the way we pass enchanting high gorges and enjoy the panoramic view of the largest palm valley in Morocco.
In the middle of the day we will stop for lunch in a local restaurant. Our journey continues through the palm-fringed roads until we reach the vast Sahara desert of Merzouga, where we will spend two nights.
The first night we will spend in a comfortable hotel on the edge of the dunes with a breathtaking view.
The hotel is surrounded by soft sand dunes, so you can walk barefoot and explore the area. Since the next day will be full of activities, you should rest.
On day 4th of the 10 days Morocco desert tours from Marrakech. Breakfast, join a 4X4 car safari to discover the treasures of the Sahara Desert. In the massive dunes, you will drive through the road of RALLY DAKAR to shake your adrenaline.
Then you will visit a nomadic family and have tea with them. After that, you will be taken to Khamliya village. Khamliya village is a small village near the center of Merzouga. This village is mainly inhabited by people with black skin color who were brought as slaves during the slavery period.
It is also considered the base and foundation of Gnaoua music. In this village you will be able to enjoy the Gnaoua music. After that, you will visit the lake of Srij. This lake is a seasonal lake. It is located on the edge of the golden dunes of Merzouga.
It is a stopover for the birds migrating from Europe to South Africa. At noon we will have lunch in one of the local restaurants and try Berber pizza. After lunch you will have free time.
Before sunset you will be taken to a camel park from where you will start your camel ride to the oasis camp in the middle of the desert. On the way to the camp, you will stop amidst the large dunes to watch the sunset before finishing your caravan to your camp.
In this camp you will experience an authentic nomadic night. This camp is equipped with all the amenities you will need. Delicious freshly prepared local food will be served. After dinner you will dance, sing and riddle with the nomads under the stars. (Dinner and breakfast)
On the 5th day of your 10-day Morocco experience tour. Day we wake up early to witness the stunning sunrise, take some photos and have breakfast before returning to the hotel.
Then our journey begins, taking us from the vast Sahara desert to the valleys, forests and high mountains of the Atlas Mountains with snow. We’ll visit the Ziz valley, Ait Sheker, Tizi Ntlghamt, the city of Midlet (the capital of the apple), the jungle of cedars and stop to observe and photograph monkeys.
Then we’ll visit Ifrane, the Switzerland of Africa, a small town in the Atlas Mountains surrounded by vast forests, where we’ll visit the lion statue and learn about its history.
Finally, we reach our destination, the imperial city of Fez, where our 4-day tour from Marrakech through the Sahara desert comes to an end.
On the 6th day of your 10-day Morocco desert tour from Marrakech to casablanca. After a delicious Moroccan breakfast, embark on a guided tour of the historic and famous old city of Fes led by a local guide.
Be enchanted by the vibrant colours, sights, and sounds of the city as you explore the alleys of the Fes Medina, an authentic and traditional part of the city that lives to the rhythm of history.
During the tour you will visit various old schools such as Attarine, Bounania and the Madrasa Bou Inania, an Islamic educational institution.
You will also see the Royal Palace, the old Jewish quarter, the fountains, the Andalusian style palaces, the mausoleums of Sidi Ahmed Tijani and Moulay Idriss II and al-Qarawiyyin University, the oldest university in the world founded by Fatima bint Muhammad al-Fihriyya.
You will also visit many themed souks and numerous handicraft workshops, including the famous tanners’ quarter, the weavers’ quarter and the carpenters to observe the ancient craftsmanship.
You will enjoy a delicious lunch at a typical Moroccan restaurant in the heart of the medina of Fes. You will also visit other sights, including the historic Borj Nord fortress, from where you can enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the old medina of Fes.
You will spend the night in a hotel, breakfast included.
On th 7th day of your 10-day 10 days Morocco desert tour from Marrakech to casablanca. After breakfast start our a fascinating journey from Fes to Chefchaouen via Volubilis and Meknes. Start in Fes, a city full of history and culture, and explore the labyrinthine streets of the medina.
From there, head west to Volubilis, where you can marvel at the ruins of a Roman city dating back to the 3rd century BC. Continue your journey to Meknes, an imperial city with magnificent architecture and impressive ramparts.
Visit the Bab Mansour Gate, the royal stables and the mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. Finally, drive to the small town of Chafchoun in the Rif Mountains where you can relax in the tranquil atmosphere and enjoy the picturesque views.
This tour is a perfect blend of history, culture and natural beauty and offers a glimpse of Morocco’s diverse and fascinating landscape.
On the 8th day of your 10 days morocco desert tour from Marrakech to casablanca. After breakfast, we will embark on a tour of Chefchaouen, also known as the blue city, or Achaoun in Berber, which means “horns.” This city is located in Morocco’s northwest, near the Rif Mountains, and is famous for its charming blue and white-painted houses and streets.
We will stroll through the delightful ancient Medina, where you will find numerous striking blue doors that will add elegance to your photographs.
Following that, you will have some free time to have lunch before trekking to the high-altitude Spanish mosque, where you will be able to witness the breathtaking panoramic view of the entire blue city. Finally, we will return to the hotel.
On the 9th day of Your 10 days Morocco desert tour from Marrakech, a small town in northern Morocco, through Tangier and Rabat to Casablanca is a fascinating one. Tangier, located on the coast of the Strait of Gibraltar, is a vibrant city with a rich history and cultural diversity.
The city has a rich and fascinating history with influences of different cultures and civilizations in its past. Visitors can explore the historic medina with its narrow streets, traditional markets and ancient architecture.
The Cave of Hercules and the Kasbah Museum are also popular attractions. They display a collection of artifacts and exhibits that tell the story of the city’s diverse past.
From there, continue to Rabat, the capital of Morocco, known for its impressive historical sites such as the Kasbah of the Udayas and the Hassan Tower.
Finally, you will reach Casablanca, the economic capital of Morocco, where modern architecture and traditional Moroccan culture blend in an impressive way.
On the last day of your 10-day morocco desert tour from Marrakech to casablanca. After breakfast we will explore Casablanca city is the majestic Hassan II Mosque, which sits on the Atlantic coast and is one of the largest mosques in the world.
This journey takes you through some of the most beautiful and diverse landscapes of Morocco desert tour, showcasing the country’s rich cultural heritage and natural beauty. Before you go to our airport.
NOTE
The Morocco tours mentioned earlier are merely a few recommendations and instances of what we can arrange. If the plan you desire is not mentioned in our tours or is listed, but you want it to encompass other cities, locations, or activities that are not included, simply inform us about your interests, desired destinations, and preferences, and we will suggest a personalized tour for you that suits your budget.
In case this tour of Morocco doesn’t meet your requirements, please get in touch with us, and we will customize the trip according to your specifications.
The price of the tour depends on the number of people participating; the more people participating, the lower the cost per person. Since transportation costs are constant, the total cost is divided among the participants.
In addition, the price may be affected by the quality of accommodation. Please contact us for an exact quote.