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10 Days desert tour from Casablanca
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10 Days desert tour from Casablanca

10 Days / 9 Nights Availability: Every Day Casablanca👥 Private tour

Overview

On this 10 days desert tour from Casablanca, you will discover the Merzouga desert as the highlight and many other attractions. You can also experience camel trekking to enjoy the sunset and sunrise over the dunes. Besides, you visit the imperial cities, and you end the tour in Casablanca.

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Highlights

  • Start your journey in Casablanca, Morocco’s largest city and economic capital.
  • Visit the iconic Hassan II Mosque overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
  • Explore the imperial city of Rabat, including Hassan Tower and Kasbah of the Udayas.
  • Discover the blue city of Chefchaouen, nestled in the Rif Mountains.
  • Explore the cultural heart of Morocco, Fes, with its ancient medina and tanneries.
  • Travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing Ifrane and the cedar forests of Azrou.
  • Cross the scenic Ziz Valley with its palm groves and desert landscapes.
  • Experience a camel trek in the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, Merzouga.
  • Watch unforgettable sunset and sunrise over the Sahara Desert.
  • Spend magical nights in a traditional desert camp with Berber music and dinner.
  • Visit nomadic families and discover authentic desert life and traditions.
  • Explore the dramatic Todra Gorges and beautiful Dades Valley.
  • Discover Ouarzazate, the gateway to the Sahara Desert.
  • Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah.
  • Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the famous Tizi n’Tichka Pass.
  • End your journey in the vibrant city of Marrakech.

Itinerary

Day 1Casablanca

On the first day of a 10 days desert tour from Casablanca, we will explore Casablanca. So, you visit the Hassan II Mosque and the old Medina. Finally, we spent a night in a local riad/hotel in this city.

Day 2Casablanca – Meknes – Volubilis – Fes

After breakfast, we resume the second day of the 10-day tour from Casablanca. Thus, drive to visit the Romain ruins of Volubilis and Meknes. Then, we continue to Fes, where we spend a night in a local riad/hotel.

Day 3Exploring Fes – Guided Tour Of The City

In Fes, we offer a guided tour to discover the Medina. You meet your guide and start your guided tour around Fes. Fes is the oldest imperial city, founded by Idriss II. It is also a cultural and traditional center of Arab-Muslim society. You will then explore the Mosque of the Andalusians, Chouara tanneries. Also, you should move to the Medersas and the new part of the city. Finally, we stay overnight in a hotel /riad.

Day 4Fes – Ifrane – Midelt – Erfoud – Rissani – Merzouga Desert

After breakfast, we will drive towards Ifrane, known as the Switzerland of Morocco. Afterward, we continue to Midelt, and then we pass along the Ziz Valley to reach Erfoud city. It is famous for its local fossil products and date fruits. Then, we continue to Rissani to explore its souk. Finally, our journey finishes in Merzouga, where we stay in a desert hotel.

Day 5Merzouga Desert And Camel Trek To Desert Camp

Once you have breakfast, we will explore the desert areas. Firstly, you visit the village of Khamlia, which is famous for Gnawa music. Then have lunch with Nomad people who live in the desert. Afterward, we will prepare ourselves for a camel ride, crossing the dunes. Once we reach the desert camp, we have dinner and music around the campfire. Finally, spend time alone under the starry sky.

Day 6Merzouga Desert – Todra Gorges – Dades Gorges

Today, the camel guide will wake you up to watch the sunrise at the top of the dunes. After that, we rode camels back to the village of Merzouga. After a shower and breakfast in the hotel, we’ll head to Rissani. Then, we drive to Tinghir, and we reach Todra Gorges. This area offers the highest and narrowest gorges in Morocco. Here, we hiked within the valley and took amazing pictures. After lunch in the gorge, we will continue to the Dades Valley. There, we’ll enjoy sand castles and also the rock formations called “monkey fingers”. Later, we stayed in the Dades Gorges in a local hotel.

Day 7Dades Gorges – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech

A 10 days desert tour from Casablanca departs after breakfast. We drive towards Ouarzazate, passing the way of the thousand Kasbahs. A stop is at Kalaat Mgouna, which is the center of Rose’s valley. We visited the local cooperative of rose products. Then, we continue to Ouarzazate and Ait Ben Haddou kasbah. It is a local kasbah that was built by Et Hami El Glaoui in the 19th century. Next, we cross the Tizi n’Tichka mountain pass at 2260m over the High Atlas mountains. Finally, continue to Marrakech and spend the night there.

Day 8Marrakech Guided Tour

Today, we will have a guided tour to explore Marrakech. Hence, you will discover the main attractions and monuments of the city. The guided tour includes the famous Jamma el Fna square and Koutoubia mosque. It also includes souks, palaces, and museums. Further, we discovered a new part of the city called Gueliz. Next, visit the gardens of Menara and Majorelle. Finally, we stayed in Marrakech in a local riad.

Day 9Marrakech – Essaouira – Marrakech

On this day, we will have a day trip to Essaouira. It is a city on the Atlantic coast famous for beach activities and old Medina. When you visit the city, we will return to Marrakech. A night is at the same accommodation.

Day 10Marrakech – Casablanca

On this last day, we will drive you to Casablanca. There, end our services of the 10-day tour from Casablanca after we drop you off at the airport.

What’s included

Price Includes

  • Transport at a comfortable vehicle
  • English speaking driver/guide
  • Dinner and breakfast
  • Accommodations
  • Berber music in the camp
  • Stops for panoramic views and free time for lunch
  • Camel for each in the desert

Price Excludes

  • Lunches
  • Soft drinks
  • Tips

Route map

ALGERIA H I G H   A T L A SERG CHEBBI ★CasablancaMeknesVolubilis☾FesIfraneMideltErfoudRissani☾MerzougaTodra Gorge☾Dades ValleyOuarzazateAit Ben Haddou☾MarrakechEssaouira N
Day 1 Casablanca → CasablancaDay 2 Casablanca → FesDay 3 Fes → FesDay 4 Fes → MerzougaDay 5 Merzouga → MerzougaDay 6 Merzouga → Dades ValleyDay 7 Dades Valley → MarrakechDay 8 Marrakech → MarrakechDay 9 Marrakech → MarrakechDay 10 Marrakech → Casablanca☾ Night stop

Customer reviews

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Perfect 10-Day Morocco Experience

“This tour covered everything from cities to mountains to the Sahara. The desert experience was absolutely unforgettable.”

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Best Trip Ever in Morocco

“Very well organized with amazing guides. Chefchaouen and Merzouga were the highlights of our journey.”

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Frequently asked questions

How many nights are included?

This tour includes 9 nights of accommodation, including desert camp stays.

Is camel trekking included?

Yes, camel trekking in Erg Chebbi dunes is included.

What is special about this tour?

It combines northern Morocco (Chefchaouen) with the Sahara Desert and imperial cities.

What should I bring?

Comfortable clothes, walking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a warm jacket for desert nights.

Where does the tour end?

The tour ends in Marrakech on the tenth day.

Is this tour suitable for families?

Yes, it is suitable for families, couples, and small groups.

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