13 days tour from Casablanca to Marrakech via Sahara Desert

 13 days Tour from Casablanca to Marrakech Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival in Casablanca:

Day 3: Marrakech – High Atlas Mountains – Dades Gorges:

In the morning, you will be picked up from your accommodation in Marrakech to start your tour with an unforgettable journey from Marrakech to Dades Gorges via the High Atlas Mountains. Going  up through the Tizi N’Tichka pass (2,260m) and see beautiful villages perched on the mountainsides. Then continue to Ouarzazate, known as” Hollywood of Africa, through the unforgiving stone desert, to visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a fortified village and UNESCO World Heritage Site where several films were filmed, like (Gladiator, Game of Thrones, and The Mummy. After that, visit Taourirt and the famous film studios. After having lunch, enjoy the journey through Dades Valley along the famous road of thousand kasbahs, passing through the charming town of Skoura, and then continue to Kelaat Magouna, famous for its rose festival then continue to Dades Gorges where you’ll visit the famous road known as ”Monkey Fingers” overnight at your accommodation in Dades Valley.

Day 4: Dades Gorges – Todra Gorges – Merzouga Sahara Desert:

Depart in the morning towards ever-changing scenery on the route to the dunes of Merzouga. Crossing the Tinghir oasis, pass via the palm groves towards the Todra gorges. In this wonderful place, the limestone cliffs look like a gap formed between the magnificent mountains of the Todra Massif before falling into the flat bed of a river. The peaks rise up to 320 m above the Todra Gorge, which winds from its source in the High Atlas Mountains. At your leisure, stroll among the gorges and palm groves. After a hearty lunch, continue to Tinjdad and Erfoud with their palm groves. Your Morocco Tour will then proceed to our enchanting destination—Merzouga Desert, where you will experience a camel ride through the golden, rolling dunes of Erg Chebbi.

A stop to admire a splendid sunset over the vast golden sand dunes that move like moving sculptures in the form of drapery. See how the colours vary depending on the intensity of the light and see how they behave like living desert walls, the tallest reaching a magnificent 150 meters. Spend a magical night under the stars in nomadic tents after a delicious dinner and musical feast (Berber drums) with locals. Without a doubt, this will be one of the best nights of your 13-day desert tour from Casablanca to Marrakech.

Day 5: Merzouga Full Day Tour:

In the morning, wake up early for a breathtaking sunrise over the dunes of Merzouga, then ride the camel back to the dune line where you will meet your driver and continue your tour around the dunes of Merzouga. Visit Merzouga villages, including Hassi Lbeid, Tanamoust, and Khamlia, where you can listen to the African Music, and then continue towards the nomads behind the dunes of Merzouga, explore their lifestyle, and try Berber pizza. Following that, explore M’ifis desert, where you will discover different types of mines, and then continue to Hassi Lbeid where you’ll visit Hassi Lbeid Oasis before transferring you to your accommodation, where you’ll spend the night.

Day 6: Merzouga desert – Errachidia – Midelt:

After breakfast at your riad in Merzouga, we continue your 13-day desert tour to the city of Midelt passing through Erfoud, the capital of dates and famous for fossils. We make a visit to a museum in the city before heading to Errachidia. Stopping at a fantastic view over the village of Aoufous. Afterwards, continue to Errachidia, where we will stop for lunch. Following that, drive towards Midelt via the Tizi N Talghamt pass. Arriving in Midelt, known as ”The Apple Capital,” transfer you to your accommodation where you’ll spend the night. 

Day 7: Midelt – Cedar Forest of Azrou – Fes:

In the morning, we head towards Fes, making stops along the way. We will stop in Zaida to enjoy a barbecue and refresh yourself with a cup of mint tea before continuing to Azrou, a Berber village in the Middle Atlas Mountains, where we will stop to see Barbary monkeys in the cedar forest of Azrou, Morocco’s Largest Forest. Following that, proceed to Ifrane, known as the French village, or ”The little Switzerland of Morocco”. Stop to enjoy some of the most beautiful views of the Atlas Mountains, and then proceed to Fes. Arriving in Fes, take you to your accommodation where you will spend the night.

Day 8: Fes Full day sightseeing:

After breakfast, meet your private tour guide for an immersive full day tour of Fes, Morocco’s first imperial city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Founded in the 9th century, Fes is home to the world’s oldest university and a rich cultural heritage. Start your tour with a visit to the grand Royal Palace gate, the entrance to Morocco’s largest palace. Next, enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the Medina from the southern tower of Fes before heading to a pottery cooperative, where you’ll see artisans crafting traditional tiles and Moroccan mosaics. Continue to the famous tanneries, where locals use animal leather like goats, sheep, and camels to make clothes, bags, shoes, and more authentic products. Following that, explore Madrasa Bouaanania, and Attarine Madrasa (Koranic school). After that, admire the beautifully decorated Nejjarine Fountain, and visit the sacred Moulay Idriss Mausoleum along with the historic Karaouine Mosque University. For lunch, enjoy delicious Moroccan cuisine at a traditional restaurant in the heart of the medina. Afterward, delve deeper into the bustling alleys, where merchants and craftsmen sell everything from dates, spices, and fresh fish carpets…etc. After that, visit Moulay Idriss Mausoleum, the founder of the city. By late afternoon, we will transfer you to your accommodation, where you will spend the night.

Day 9: Fes – Volubilis -Meknes – Chefchaouan:

In the morning, leave Fes for the city of Meknes with a stop at the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the sacred village of Moulay Idriss I. After lunch, leave for Meknes, which was founded in the late 17th century by Moulay Ismail and known as “The Moroccan Versailles”, make a visit to Moulay Ismail’s Mausoleum and Bab Mansour Gate. Heading towards the Blue city of Chefchaouan, admiring amazing landscapes along the way. Stop to take exceptional photographs of the lovely landscapes of the Riff Mountains. Following that, cross Ouazane, a small city nestled in the Riff Mountains. Arriving in Chefchaouen, known as ” Morocco Bue city, enjoy a local tour of the city’s blue alleys, visit some cooperatives that make local handicrafts in the city. Lunch time, then take you to Aqchour waterfall. In the late afternoon, we will transfer you to your accommodation, where you will spend the night.

Day 10: Chefchaouan – Tangier:

After breakfast at your accommodation in Chefchaouen, drive to the city of Tangier, admiring the breathtaking landscapes along the way crossing the Riff Mountains and enjoy the finest landscapes the place has to offer. Arriving in Tangier, make a visit to some of the city’s historic attractions, such as Cave of Hercules and Cape Spartel where the Mediterranean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean, and then make a visit to the old Medina of Tangier and walk through its lively narrow streets filled with spices shops, handmade carpets, textiles, etc. Following that, transfer you to your accommodation, where you’ll spend the night.

Day 11: Tangier – Rabat:

After breakfast at your accommodation in Tangier, drive to Rabat, Morocco’s capital city. enjoy the finest landscapes along the Atlantic Ocean. Arriving in Rabat, visit Hassan Tower, Oudaya Kasbah, and Mausoleum of Mohamed V. Following that, explore Chellah and stroll through the lively souks of Rabat, where you will immerse yourself in the local life. Afterward, enjoy a walk along the breathtaking beaches of Rabat before transferring you to ,your accommodation where you’ll spend the night.

Day 12: Rabat – Casablanca:

In the morning, we’ll pick you up from your accommodation in Rabar, taking in the finest sceneries along the way, heading toward Casablanca, Morocco’s largest city. Upon arrival in Casablanca, explore the League Park, Qorniche Ai Diab and Morocco mall, the Largest shopping mall in Africa, and then take you to your accommodation where you’ll spend the night.

Day 13: Transfer to the airport:

Depending on your flight time, our driver will transfer you to the airport in Casablanca or Marrakech.

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