10 days Tour From Casablanca Via Desert
About The Tour:
During this 10 days tour from Casablanca, you will visit Casablanca, the economic capital of Morocco. Explore its magical religious site, the Hassan II. Also, explore the Four imperail cities of Morocco which includes Rabat, Meknes, Fes, and Marrakech. You will have a chance to see the authentic medina in each city. The 10 days tour from Casablanca will enable you to visit the stunning blue city of Chafchaouen located in the North-West of Morocco. Visit also the sahara desert where you will expereince a camel ride over the sand dunes and spend a night in a stunning equipped desert camp. This will be your life time opportunity to take beautiful pictures and watch the stars at night. Most of similar Casablanca tours offer an opportunity to explore some of the most exotic buildings in the South of Morocco, so you will visit the most preserved Kasbah in Morocco where many Hollywood movies were filmed including Gladiator, Game of Thrones, Lawrence of Arabia and others.
Itinerary:
Day 1 : Casablanca – Rabat
Start your 10 days tour from Casablanca with a visit to the biggest mosque in Casablanca, Hassan II mosque. Also you can have a see sight to other places in the city and after that,you will go to the capital of Morocco,Rabat. Visit the Tower Hassan, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the oudaya kasbah. Overnight at your Hotel/Riad. Bed and breakfast
Day 2 : Rabat – Souk Arbaa – Ouazzan – Chefchaouen
After having your breakfast in your riad, our destination will be the bleu city of Chafchaouen. This should be after we make sure we have visited the beautiful sites of Rabat. Which includes the Kasbah Oudaya ; the fort of victory built by Almoravid dynasty in the 11th century, Hassan tower and the Alouite Mausoleum. And possibly the Challa necropolis to admire the harmonic mixed of the Phoenicians, roman, and Islamic architecture. later on you will be on the cost driving between the fertile fields of Gharb, one of the agricultural large lands of Morocco. Drive through the groves of the Rif mountains and by the city Ouazzan. Later, in the afternoon you will attend the sunset in the outdoors of the blue city Chafchaouen, the icon of the Rif. Overnight in Hotel/Riad. Bed and Breakfast.
Day 3 : Chafchaouen-Volubilis – Meknes – Fes
Today we will have some time to walk around in the old medina center. Visit the beautiful colorful alleys. After , We depart for the glorious city of the 8th century Fes. You have the chance to a visit of the ruins of Volubilis. It is one of the old cities of that was influenced by the existence of the Romans in north of Africa in all forms of life. A city that provided a lot of agricultural products to Rome such as olive oil, olives, vegetables, wheat, and the famous Ceder wood. later on We will be driving to visit the 17th century capital Meknes. See its beautiful gate Bab Mansour, the granaries, and the reservoir of water Seouani. After, we will drive to Fes, check in to your hotel/Riad. Bed and Breakfast
Day 4: Fes sightseeing – Whole Day
After breakfast in your riad, you will start exploring Fes “the Sprititual City of Morocco”. You will spend the whole morning exploring the Medina and its alleys. We will visit most of the sites with cultural and historical interest, including the Medrasa Bouanania, the Tanneries, the famous Al Karaouine Mosque and University which is said to be the oldest one in the wolrd. After lunch, we will drive you outside the Median to see the Royal Palace gate, walk through the Jewish quarter “the Mellah”. And then visit the pottery cooperative. In the afternoon, we will drive you to one of the fortresses to experience an amazing panoramic view of the whole Medina of Fes. Overnight in a Riad. Bed and breakfast
Day 5: Fes – Ifrane – Midelt, Ziz Valley – Erfoud-Merzouga desert
Many people think that no trip to Morocco is complete without a visit to the sahara desert. Thus our 10 Days Tour From Casablanca goes via the desert of Merzouga which has the highest dunes in North Africa. So, after breakfast, departure to Merzouga desert through the Middle Atlas mountains. First stop would be in Ifran, reffered to as ‘the Switzerland of Morocco’. Continue towards the Berber village of Azrou. In the cedar forest of Azrou, you may see the Barbary Apes in their natural habitat. After passing Tizi n Talghamt pass, you arrive to Midelt. Following to Errachidia to reach the Ziz Gorges then and continue towards Merzouga along the Ziz valley. A subsequent series of fortified villages with a pre-Saharan landscape rich of dates palm trees. In the afternoon, arrive to the dunes of Merzouga (Erg Chebbi) and check in to your hotel.
Day 6 : Merzouga Desert exploring, Rissani, Camel ride and Overnight at a luxury Camp
The 10 Days Tour From Casablanca is meant to have include 2 nights in the desert, So that you have the chance to explore the desert of Merzouga . We will head to Rissani, the origin of the Alaouite dynasty whose royal family came out. It’s worth visit due to its rich souk full of craftsmanship and its magnificent ksour in and around the city. It’s your chance to discover its charms and its Saharan atmosphere. After, head to Khamlia, the village of Gnoua, people of Black color. We will make a visit to them in order to have a cup of tea with them and listen to their unique spiritual music. You will have the chance to try the traditional Berber Pizza at one of the traditional restaurants. After that, we will be back to where your camels will be waiting for you with their guide. Start your camel ride to your Berber Camp. On the way, you have the chance to take beautiful photos. This might be one of the best moments of the 10 Days Tour From Casablanca.
Day 7 : Merzouga – Tinghir, Todgha Gorges – Dades Valley
This is a unique experience of the Sahara and the lifetime memorial experience. We will start our journey following the trails of the caravans of the old times in direction of the Dades valley and Marrakech. Enjoying the landscape, and admiring the power of nature. The visit of Toudra gorges is so interesting to enjoy and take beautiful panoramic photos. The valley and the canyons are breath taking. Later, we will be driving farther west to the valley of Dades, overnight at your Hotel. Half board.
Day 8 : Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah – Marrakech
After breakfast, star tour journey to Marrakech via the kasbah Taouirt and Ait Ben Haddou. Tucked away in the High Atlas Mountains, Ait Ben Haddou is one of the most spectacular forts in the south of Morocco. Used as a back scenario for many films such as Lawrence of Arabia, Jesus of Nazareth, The Gladiator, and many other movies. It is also a great example of the architecture in the South Morocco. Continue to Marrakech, via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2260m) which offers dramatic panoramic views in the heart of the Atlas Mountain chain. Overnight in Marrakech. Bed and breakfast.
Day 9: Marrakech sightseeing – Whole day
The entire day is devoted to exploring the famous city of Marrakech. It’s the second oldest Imperial city which has for centuries been an important stop for traders and travelers. Your tour will include the famous Jardin Majoralle, the Bahia Palace and the Saadian tombs. Visit the Koutoubia Mosque, with its 66 meter high minaret dominating the centre of Marrakech. In the afternoon visit Djemaa El Fna Square, the center square of the medina. The square comes alive by sunset and through night with local storytellers, musicians, entertainers, snake charmers and the scent of delicious food being grilled over hot coals. Overnight in the same hotel.
Day 10: Transfer to Casablanca airport.
After breakfast, we will drive you to the Airport in Casablanca/Marrakech or wherever your flight is for departure. That’s the end of our 10 Days Tour From Casablanca. End of our services. If you have less time and need a shorter tour from Casablanca, check our other tours or reach out to our management and we will customize a tour for your according to your preferences.
