8 Days Desert Tour from Casablanca Plan
8 Days Desert Tour from Casablanca Itinerary:
Day 1: Casablanca – Arrival and City Tour
- Pick-up from Casablanca airport or your hotel.
- Visit the iconic Hassan II Mosque, the largest mosque in Morocco.
- Explore Casablanca’s Corniche, a seaside promenade offering stunning ocean views.
- Discover the old medina and vibrant streets of Casablanca.
- Overnight stay in a hotel in Casablanca.
Day 2: Casablanca – Rabat – Chefchaouen
- Depart for Rabat, Morocco’s capital and an imperial city.
- Visit Hassan Tower, the Kasbah of the Udayas, and Mausoleum of Mohammed V.
- Continue to Ouazzane and journey through the Rif Mountains.
- Arrive in Chefchaouen, the famous Blue City, for an overnight stay in a hotel.
Day 3: Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes
- Explore Chefchaouen’s blue-washed medina, narrow alleys, and local markets.
- Visit Volubilis, an ancient Roman city with well-preserved mosaics and ruins.
- Continue to Meknes, visiting Bab Mansour, Sahrij Souani, and the Moulay Ismail Mausoleum.
- Arrive in Fes for an overnight stay in a riad or hotel.
Day 4: Fes – Full-Day Guided Tour
- Discover Fes, Morocco’s spiritual and cultural capital.
- Visit the Royal Palace gates, Jewish Quarter (Mellah), and Bou Inania Madrasa.
- Explore the Karaouine Mosque and University, one of the oldest in the world.
- Walk through the tanneries, Najjarine Fountain, and traditional souks.
- Enjoy a panoramic view of Fes before returning to your riad.
Day 5: Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga
- Depart early for the Sahara Desert Merzouga via the Middle Atlas Mountains.
- Stop in Ifrane, known as “The Switzerland of Morocco,” for its alpine-style architecture.
- Visit Azrou’s cedar forests, home to wild Barbary macaques.
- Enjoy lunch in Midelt, a town famous for its apple orchards.
- Drive through the stunning Ziz Valley, pausing for photos of its lush palm groves.
- Arrive in Merzouga, where camels await for a trek into the desert.
- Experience a mesmerizing sunset over the dunes of Erg Chebbi.
- Enjoy a traditional Berber dinner, music around the fire, and an overnight stay in a desert camp.
Day 6: Merzouga – Rissani – Erfoud – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley
- Watch the sunrise over the Sahara, then return to Merzouga for breakfast.
- Visit Rissani, known for its lively traditional souk.
- Continue to Erfoud, famous for its fossil workshops.
- Explore the palm groves of Touroug and Tinjedad.
- Stop at Todra Gorge, a spectacular canyon ideal for hiking and photography.
- Arrive in Dades Valley, passing through Boumalne Dades for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 7: Dades Valley – Roses Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech
- Travel through Kalaa Magouna, the heart of the Valley of Roses, known for its rose-based products.
- Cross the palm groves of Skoura before arriving in Ouarzazate, the “Gateway to the Desert.”
- Visit Atlas Studios, one of Africa’s largest film studios.
- Explore the UNESCO-listed Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a historic site and filming location for the TV show "Game of Thrones."
- Cross the Tizi n'Tichka pass in the High Atlas Mountains.
- Arrive in Marrakech, where you'll stay overnight in a riad or hotel.
Day 8: Marrakech – Casablanca (End of Tour)
- Transfer from Marrakech to Casablanca airport or hotel for departure.
- End of the 8-day desert tour.
Why choose this tour?
🟧 Discover Morocco’s most iconic imperial cities: Casablanca, Rabat, Fes, and Marrakech.
🟧 Experience the Sahara Desert Merzouga, camel trekking, and authentic Berber culture.
🟧 Visit UNESCO World Heritage sites, including Ait Ben Haddou and Volubilis.
🟧 Explore the Blue City of Chefchaouen and its charming medina.
🟧 Marvel at the dramatic landscapes of the Middle Atlas, Todra Gorge, and Dades Valley.
