Casablanca desert tours 12 days
Description
Witness the love of ocean and the desert with the multi-colourful Moroccan culture at your backdrop. Travel exquisitely from the vibrant port of Casablanca to incredible imperial cities of Marrakech, Rabat and Fes, decorated with beautiful palaces and gardens. Experience the Saharan lifestyle on an epic adventure before jaunting through gorgeous oceanside medinas. Listen to jazz as you stroll the streets of the wonderful seaside fortress of Essaouira before returning to Casablanca.
Departure | Pick up from your accommodation . |
Departure Time | Pick up arround 7 Am |
Languages | English, French, Italian ,Arabic |
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Tour Timeline
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1DAY 1: CASABLANCA - RABAT
Begin your day with a visit to the largest mosque in Africa and the second-largest in the world. Explore the ramparts and walls surrounding the Royal Palace in Casablanca before driving along the stunning coastline to Rabat. The capital's amber-washed landscape offers a glimpse of classic and modern Moroccan culture. Take a guided walking tour of the imperial city, visiting the Kasbah overlooking the Bou Regreg River, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and Hassan II Tower.
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2DAY 2: RABAT - CHEFCHAOUEN
After breakfast, drive to Chefchaouen, a charming town nestled in the foothills of the Megou Tisouka and Rif Mountains. The town's name, which means "look at the horns" in Berber, is derived from the two mountain peaks that rise above it like horns. Enjoy the town's clean, fresh air and minimal car traffic as you discover its beauty. Drop off at your accommodation in Chefchaouen for an overnight stay.
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3DAY 3: CHEFCHAOUEN - VOLUBILIS - MEKNES - FES
Drive from the Rif Mountains to Volubilis, an excavated Berber and Roman city in Morocco located near Meknes. It is commonly considered the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Mauretania. After exploring Volubilis, take a stroll around the Ismailia city and visit the famous Bab Mansour gate and king's palace before heading to the fertile agricultural city of Fes for an overnight stay.
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4DAY 4: FES EXPLORING
Founded by Moulay Idriss in the 8th century, Fes is the oldest medieval and imperial city in Morocco, making it a must-visit destination. Spend the day exploring the medina of Fès el-Bali (Old Fez) on a guided tour, starting at the Bab Boujlloud Gate. Visit the Medrassa Bou Inania, Nejjarine Fountain, Attarine, My Driss II Mausoleum, Karaouine Mosque (outside visit), and the Tijani zaouïa. Next, admire the instrument makers' souk and the mzara of the ancient sovereign Moulay Idriss, then head to En-Nejjarine Square and the cabinet makers' souk. Finally, visit the Moulay Idriss Zaouïa, Es-Seffarine Square, the coppersmith square, and the tanners' quarter before returning to your accommodation for the night.
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5DAY 5 : FES – IFRAN – AZROU – MIDELT -ERRACHIDIA ERFOUD - MERZOUGA
Drive south through the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas highlands and pass through Midelt, known as the apple city, where you can spot families of Barbary macaque monkeys. Cross the Tizi n'Talremt mountain and enter the Ziz Valley, dotted with oases and palm tree clusters, and observe the numerous ksars. Visit Arfoud before heading to Merzouga for an overnight stay.
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6DAY 6 : EXPLORING MERZOUGA
After breakfast, enjoy desert activities like quad biking, moto, and buggy car for 1.5 hours. Visit the Gnawa people in their village Khamlia to learn about their music and lifestyle. Then drive to the Sahara Desert area to meet nomad families living in Berber tents made from the wool of their animals. Have a local meal (Berber pizza) with a Berber family, and visit the old city of Rissani, the foundation of the Alaouite dynasty. Later, ride a camel guided by an experienced camel man for an hour to reach the camp in the middle of the highest sand dunes, where you can watch the sunset and stargaze. Enjoy dinner at the camp before spending the night.
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7DAY 7 : MERZOUGA – TODRA VALLEY - DADES VALLEY
Depart after witnessing the sunrise and enjoying breakfast. Head towards the Todra Canyons in Todra George, which rise to an altitude of 250m. Spend some free time before travelling to Boumalen Dades via the Mille Kasbahs road. Arrive at the hotel in the evening and spend the night at leisure. Overnight stay in Boumalen Dades.
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8DAY 8 : DADES VALLEY – OURZAZAT – AIT BEN HADOU - MARRAKECH
Explore the Kasbahs, oasis, and Berber villages in the fertile valleys along the eastern flanks of the Atlas Mountains en route to Ouarzazate. Visit the ancient Kasbahs of Skoura and, depending on the day, the markets of El-Klaa Mgouna. Ouarzazate lies in the shadows of date and pomegranate trees on the banks of the Dades River. Visit the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, the most exotic and well-preserved in the Atlas area. Have lunch here before continuing to Telouet and the former palace of Pasha El Glaoui. Leave the arid desert area and cross the High Atlas Mountains to arrive in Marrakesh late afternoon. Framed by the snowy heights of the Atlas Mountains and thousand-year-old palm groves, Marrakesh has a profound impact on all that visit it.
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9DAY 9 : EXPLORING MARRAKECH
Discover the cultural and economic exchange hub of Marrakech, displaying the harmonious Arab and Berber interaction in its rich fabric and culture. Start your discovery with a guided walking tour covering Koutoubia Mosque, Saadian Tombs, Jardin Majorelle, and other charming sights.
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10DAY 10 : MARRAKECH ESSAOUIRA
Drive along the Haouz planes to Chichaoua village where you will stop for a coffee before continuing to Sidi Mokhtar (a small village). Cross the Argan trees forest, where you might spot some goats climbing the trees. Visit a local ladies' cooperative to watch how the Argan oil (also called the liquid gold, or Moroccan oil) is extracted and learn how some fine cosmetic products are locally made out of the rich Argan oil. Then drive to Essaouira for a complete visit to enjoy the charming places such as its walls with ocher color, beautiful square Moulay El Hassan, Souks, and the little streets of its old medina. Have a nice lunch of fresh fish in local restaurants. Essaouira, the old Mogador, has its medina listed as a UNESCO world heritage site. Overnight stay in Essaouira.
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11DAY 11 : ESSAOUIRA - CASABLANCA
In the morning, depart to Casablanca passing by the Atlantic road, with several stops in Oualidia and El Jadida. According to arrival time, have an orientation tour of the city former fortress of Mazagan, which was built by the Portuguese, and possibility to visit the Portuguese Cistern. Visit the Hassan II mosque and have free time in the big Morocco mall. Overnight stay in Casablanca.
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12DAY 12 : CASABLANCA TRANSFERS
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.