Overviews: 10 days tour from Casablanca to the Merzouga Desert
A 10-day tour from Casablanca to the Merzouga Desert offers a comprehensive journey through the heart of Morocco, capturing its diverse cultures, ancient cities, and breathtaking landscapes. This itinerary combines historical exploration, cultural immersion, and natural wonders, ensuring a memorable experience.
Day 1: Arrival in Casablanca
Begin your Moroccan adventure in Casablanca, the country’s economic heart. Visit the impressive Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world, and stroll along the Corniche.
Day 2: Casablanca to Rabat to Chefchaouen
Travel to Rabat, Morocco’s capital. Explore the Kasbah of the Udayas, Hassan Tower, and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V.
Continue to Chefchaouen, the picturesque “Blue City” nestled in the Rif Mountains. Overnight in Chefchaouen.
Day 3: Exploring Chefchaouen
Spend the day wandering through Chefchaouen’s blue-painted streets. Visit the kasbah museum in the medina, and enjoy the panoramic views from the Spanish Mosque.
Day 4: Chefchaouen to Volubilis to Meknes to Fes
Depart for Volubilis to explore the ancient Roman ruins.
Visit Meknes, one of Morocco’s Imperial cities, where you’ll see the Bab Mansour gate and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. Continue to Fes for the night.
Day 5: Fes Sightseeing
Dedicate the day to discovering Fes, including the medieval medina of Fes El Bali, the Bou Inania Madrasa, and the Chouara Tannery. Explore the Mellah (Jewish Quarter) and the Royal Palace gate.
Day 6: Fes to Merzouga via Ifrane and Midelt
Journey through Ifrane, known as “Morocco’s Switzerland,” and stop in the cedar forests near Azrou to possibly see Barbary apes.
Travel through the Ziz Valley to Merzouga. Enjoy a camel trek to your desert camp in Erg Chebbi for a night under the stars.
Day 7: Exploring Merzouga and the Sahara Desert
Experience sunrise over the dunes. Option for a 4×4 desert tour, visiting local nomad families, or exploring the area’s geography.
Spend another night in the desert camp, enjoying Berber hospitality.
Day 8: Merzouga to Dades Valley via Todra Gorges
Head to Todra Gorges, a towering canyon perfect for hiking.
Continue to the Dades Valley, known for its stunning rock formations. Overnight in the Dades Valley.
Day 9: Dades Valley to Ouarzazate to Ait Benhaddou to Marrakech
Travel to Ouarzazate and visit the Taourirt Kasbah and the Atlas Film Studios.
Explore Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site, then cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka pass to Marrakech.
Day 10: Marrakech Sightseeing and Return to Casablanca
Spend the day in Marrakech. Visit the Koutoubia Mosque, Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace, and the vibrant Jemaa el-Fnaa square.
In the late afternoon or evening, return to Casablanca for your final night or departure.
- INCLUDED IN TOUR:
- Pick up and drop off from hotel
- Private transfer from Marrakech
- Accommodation in riad/hotels and desert camp
- Camel ride in Merzouga desert
- Dinners and breakfasts
- English speaking guide
- Guided and private tour
- NOT INCLUDED:
- Lunches
- Soft drinks
- Tips
