8 days Morocco tour from Casablanca via Sahara desert
Descriptions:
12 DAYS MOROCCO ITINERARY TOUR FROM CASABLANCA AND DESERT, with hand picked English speaking driver.
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The highlights of the 8 days Morocco tour
- Explore the spectacular Hassan II mosque and Hassan Tower in Rabat.
- Discover the ancient ruins of the Roman empire Volubilis.
- Stroll around and meet locals of the unique town of Chefchaouen.
- Enjoy the breathtaking landscapes of the Atlas Mountains.
- Explore the heritage village and Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou.
- Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Dades and Ziz valleys and the impressive gorges of Todra.
- Experience camel riding and spend a night in the heart of the Sahara desert.
- Explore the old medinas of Marrakech and Fes with their rich history and architecture.
- View and walk on the Atlantic coast of Essaouira.
8 DAYS MOROCCO ITINERARY:
Day 1: Casablanca – Rabat
We will pick you up from your hotel or Airport and start our 8 Days tour from Casablanca to Marrakech
via the Sahara desert by visiting the spectacular Hassan II mosque. Then departure to the administrative
capital of Morocco, Rabat. In Rabat, you will visit The magnificent Kasbah of Oudayas, Hassan Tower,
and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V. Overnight at Hotel/Riad.
Day 2: Rabat – Meknes – Fes
After breakfast, we head to Meknes where you will explore: The huge gate of Mansour, the Granary, The
Swani basin, the old medina with its souks, and Lahdim square where you will relax in one of its cafes. In
the afternoon, we drive to the best roman ruins of Volubilis, and then to Fez. Overnight in a traditional
riad in the Medina.
Day 3: Fes sightseeing
After breakfast, you'll be met with a local guide with whom you ’ll start your city tour by visiting first the
outside part of the Medina( old town) including The Royal Palace Gate, the Jewish Quarter ” Mellah ” –
dates back to 14th Century. You ’ll also visit the pottery Cooperative to see traditional Moroccan crafts.
later, you'll cover the most important spots inside the medina with a cultural and historical interest
including the superb architectural masterpiece of Bou Inania Medersa, Blue gate, the Karaouiyine
Mosque, The Big Chouara Tanneries, Medersa Seffarin where people work on essence and other
decorated architectural masterpieces like Attarin Medersa and the Najarian Fountain. In the evening, we
will take you to the graves of Merenids to admire a beautiful panoramic view of the medina. Overnight in
your Riad.
Day 4: Fes – Ifran – Ziz Valley – Sahara Desert
Today, we will travel through the middle atlas mountains to Ifrane, known as ” Switzerland of Morocco ”
because of its similarity to a Swiss ski resort. Then, we head to the cedar forest where you will be able to
feed and take pictures with Barbarian Apes. Continuing south passing through Berber villages,
countryside, and see nomadic shepherds with their flocks spread out in the terrain. Midway, a stop for
lunch in Midelt. Then continue our journey through the Talghmt pass before we get to the Sahara desert.
We'll stop to admire the impressive hidden oasis panorama of the Ziz Valley.. Later on, we’ll get to the
Sahara desert in the late afternoon, dinner, and overnight in a hotel.
Day 5: Merzouga desert area – Camel trek – Camp
After breakfast, we will embark on a half-day desert tour of the Sahara. We will visit nomads who still live
in tents in the middle of the Sahara desert. We'll see how they live, sip a cup of tea with them. After,
continue our way to visit old mines that formerly used to be exploited by the French. afterward , we will
visit the village of Khamlia that's home to black Berber people, who are descendants from Sudan, Mali
We ’ll have a chance to hear to their Gnaoua music and have lunch in the city. Before the camel ride, we
’ll see an oasis on the edge of the Sahara desert. After a rest, begin the camel touring over the high dunes
of the erg- Chebbi desert. You'll see a magnific sunset on top of a high dune, you'll reach the desert camp
in the heart of the Sahara. After a tasty dinner, time to listen to Berber music played by local nomads
under a starry sky.
Day 6: Merzouga – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley
Waking up early will allow you to see one of the best sunrises in your life. After breakfast, you’ll
peacefully camel-trek back to the village of Merzouga. We set off towards Rissani, once a major stopping
place for the Saharan-caravans route; if it coincides with the day markets which take place on Tuesday,
Thursday and Sunday, we will visit its largest souk. We then set off to Erfoud – fossil town. Then drive to Todra valley where we will have lunch then see its gorges, free time to walk and admire the cliffs and
corridors. Later, we’ll go through the Dades Valley, where you’ll see the spectacular sandcastles and the
astonishing rock formations known locally as “monkey toes”. Overnight in a hotel overlooking the valley.
Day 7: Dades Gorge – Rose Valley – Skoura – Ouarzazat
After breakfast, we will drive all along the Dades valley to Roses town where locals pick over 400 tons of
rose petals that are processed into rosewater, cremes, and perfumes in local cooperatives. A festival is held
every May here. Then, We take the road of a thousand kasbahs to Skoura which is home to the most
beautiful kasbahs in Morocco, we visit the 17th century Kasbah of Amridil, then continue towards
Ouarzazate ‘’ Hollywood of Africa ‘’. We will visit its Atlas Film Studios before arriving at the Hotel.
Overnight in a Hotel/Riad.
Day 8: Ouarzazat – Ait Ben-Haddou Kasbah – Marrakech
After breakfast, we will drive to visit the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou- the Unesco world heritage
site- where many international movies were filmed ( Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, games of thrones…).
Your adventure will continue through the breathtaking Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2260m) over the High Atlas
Mountains where you will admire the special Berber villages before arriving at your Hotel in Marrakech.
End of 8 Days tour from Casablanca to Marrakech via Sahara desert.
Included:
- Private Mini-Van or Toyota Prado Land-Cruiser with A/C
- Professional English/Spanish speaking driver/guide
- Fuel
- Authentic Moroccan Hotel/Riad
- Camel ride in Sahara desert
- Luxury tent in Erg-Chebbi sahara desert
- Breakfasts and Dinners
- Pickup & drop off
Excluded:
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Tips
