9 days from Casablanca to desert. Travel from Casablanca to Merzoouga desert. Tour of 9 days and 8 nights from Casablanca to Merzouga and Marrakech.
► 9 Days from Casablanca to desert
Day 1: Casablanca – Rabat
Upon arrival at Casablanca airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Rabat.
In Rabat you will arrive and relax in the afternoon. Depending on the weather, you may choose to take a tour that includes the Medina (old medina). where you’ll find stone and whitewashed buildings, dark wood studded doors, the Great Mosque, completely rebuilt in the 19th century; the Hassan Tower, which dominates the skyline with its intricate stonework; the mausoleum of Mohamed V which houses the onyx tomb of the late king; and the walls of the Méchouar that surround the Royal Palace. After this wonderful visit to Rabat, we will transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Rabat – Meknes
On the second day we will leave Rabat and visit Meknes, the imperial city of Sultan Moulay Ismail. We will discover the Medina of him and Bab El Mansour. the monumental gate and the main entrance to this 17th century city.
night in a hotel.
Days 3: Meknes – Volubilis – Moulay Idriss – Fez
Let’s leave Meknes towards Volubilis, the beautiful archaeological site of Morocco, with its mosaics, its temples and its triumphal arch. We will continue our route to Moulay iDress, a small mountain village that took the name of the founder of the first autochthonous Islamic kingdom of Morocco. From volubilis we go to Fez. night in a riad in the medina.
Day 4: Fez – Guided tour
After having a good Moroccan breakfast in your hotel.We will begin our journey in its four days that will be dedicated to the discovery of the oldest city in Morocco and considered the spiritual and cultural capital.
We will stroll through its alleys, we will visit the Royal Palace of the gate, the Jewish barracks, the first Mellah built in the 16th century, the oldest Al Qaraouine University, the tanneries, the Attarine museum and the Mulay Idriss mausoleum and the Nejjarine Fountain of colored tiles. Finally, explore the souks (markets) of Fez, the most fascinating in all of Morocco.
Day 5: Fes – Atlas – Midelt – Erfoud – Merzouga
After a good breakfast at the hotel where you are staying. We are heading to Merzouga on this sixth day of travel. Then we will cross the High Atlas, Midelt and Erfoud. In this way, you will notice how beautiful the Moroccan interior is. You will appreciate the beauty of nature and landscapes. We will arrive in the afternoon at our address: Merzouga. You will be greeted with a glass of mint tea before starting your camel ride.
You will spend the night in the middle of the desert, listening to Berber music and spend an unforgettable night under the thousands of stars and beautify the desert sky.
Day 6: Merzouga – Erfoud – Tineghir – Boumalne – Ouarzazate
We are already in the desert enjoying the magic of the dunes. So it would be perfect to get up early to witness the magnificent sunrise in the dunes of Merzouga. Then we have to go back to the hotel by camel for breakfast and shower.
Once rested, we will leave via Erfoud, Tineghir to see the spectacular roses of the Todra Gorges, Kelaat M’Gouna and Boumalne. In the afternoon, we will arrive in Ouarzazate, the gateway to the Sahara and the beautiful cinematographic city where we will have dinner and stay.
Day 7: Ouarzazate – ait ben haddou – Marrakech
After your breakfast, we will leave for the famous kasbah Ait ben haddou, we will visit the kasbah and continue to Marrakech passing through Telouet kasbah and the high Atlas mountain 2260m. in Marrakech, take a walk through the lively Jamaa Fna square, have a cefe on a panoramic terrace. Night in a riad.
Day 8: guided tour in Marrakech
After breakfast, we will visit the city of Marrakech with a local guide. Visit the Bahia Palace, the Badi Palace, the Saadian Tombs, the Souks and the Koutoubia Mosque, the Ben Youssef School, the Menara and Majorelle Gardens. night in your riad.
Day 9: Departure
After your breakfast, we will transfer you to Casablanca airport.
