Morocco desert tour 10 Days -

Casablanca

10 Days

Morocco desert tour 10 Days

Highlights

Visit Mohammed V Square and Hassan II Mosque when you first arrive in Casablanca.
Rabat, and Meknes (Moulay Ismail Mausoleum & Bab Mansour).
Visit Fes
Travel through Azrou Beni Mellal, and Ifrane.
Travel to Marrakech after a scenic tour of the Ouzoud Cascades.
Visit Marrakech
Drop off at the Airport

Itinerary:

Day 1 : Casablanca – Rabat

Arrival in Casablanca, then start the tour on the way to Rabat. At our arrival, we visit the Medina (old city), with its stone and white washed buildings boasting great, dark-wood studded doors, the Hassan Tower, whose intricate stone-work dominates the skyline; the Mohammed V Mausoleum houses, and the ramparts of Michouar encircling the Royal Palace. After our visit, we will drive to our hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 2 : Rabat – Meknes – Volubilis – Moulay Idriss – Fes

After breakfast, we will depart to Meknes to visit Medina “old city”, including a short visit to Bab el Mansour which means the gate of Mansour, the monumental gateway and main entrance to this 17th century city. Next, stop at the Roman ruins of Volubilis the finest archaeological site in Morocco with mosaics, temples and triumphal arch. On your way to the village of Moulay Idriss, which is the holy founder of the first indigenous Islamic kingdom of Morocco. Travel to Fes for check-in at your hotel.

Day 3 : Visit Fes

Fes, the oldest Moroccan imperial city, was established in 790 A.D., and we will spend the entire day visiting it. Our first stops will be the old Medina and the Karaouiyne Mosque, which is well-known for its exquisite floral patterns and plaster carvings of Kufic lettering. Next, we’ll explore the magnificent Islamic institutions, like as the Attarine and the Abou Anania, which are renowned for their exquisite craftsmanship and ornamentation. Before exploring the lively Fes markets, which are teeming with distinctive sights and noises, we’ll also make a stop at the beautiful Nejjarine Fountain. Overnight and dinner at our hotel.

Day 4: Fes – Chafchaouen – Fes

We will leave for a day excursion to Chefchaouen, the blue gem of Morocco, at approximately 8:00 AM after breakfast. We’ll spend the day taking in the stunning views of the Rif Mountains, the lively medina, and the beautiful streets painted blue. We start off our amazing journey by returning to Fes at approximately 5:00 PM after taking in Chefchaouen’s beauty and quiet.

Day 5: Fes – Midelt – Errachidia – Merzouga

Around 8:30 a.m., following breakfast, we will depart for Erfoud. Ifrane, sometimes referred to as the “Switzerland of Morocco” due to its quaint alpine atmosphere, will be our first destination. After that, we’ll go to Azrou’s cedar grove, where we can play with the monkeys. We’ll continue on to Midelt, where we may take in breathtaking views of the High Atlas Mountains. We will travel through Errachidia, a contemporary city that acts as a gateway to the desert, along the route. We’ll arrive at Merzouga by dark, where we’ll experience Bedouin culture by sleeping in a traditional tent atop the golden dunes. This experience will never be forgotten under the enchanted starry sky, and the sunrise the following morning will be a magnificent highlight.

Day 6: Merzouga -Todra Gorges – Boumalne Dades – Ouarzazate

We’ll get up early to see the magnificent sunrise above the golden Merzouga dunes, which will be a magnificent way to begin the day. Following breakfast, we’ll travel to Erfoud to see the Bordj East Fort, a hilltop fort that provides sweeping views of the desert. We’ll continue on to Tinghir, where we’ll visit the breathtaking Todra Gorge, often known as Morocco’s Grand Canyon, with its imposing pink limestone walls. We will go through Kelaat M’Gouna, which is well-known for producing roses, and Boumalne, which offers breathtaking views of the Dades Valley, sometimes referred to as the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs, on our journey to Ouarzazate. We will arrive in Ouarzazate by nightfall and spend a restful night at our hotel.

Day 7: Ouarzazate – Marrakech

We’ll begin our exploration of Ouarzazate in the morning by visiting the Kasbah of Tifoultoute. Next, we’ll go to the School of Handicrafts, where we can see traditional carpets, silver jewelry, pottery, and stone sculptures. After that, we’ll travel on to Marrakech, stopping at the famous Ait Benhaddou, a breathtaking UNESCO-listed kasbah that resembles a sandcastle and is encircled by almond trees. We will reach Marrakech by nightfall and spend the night at our hotel.

Day 8: Visit Marrakech

We’ll explore the charming city of Marrakech all day, where Western and Arab influences coexist harmoniously with Berber customs. We start the day with tours of the Dar Si Said Museum, housed in a magnificent 19th-century palace, and the Saadian Tombs. Along with admiring the famous Koutoubia Mosque, which dominates the city skyline and dates back to the 12th century, we will also take a leisurely stroll through the tranquil Agdal and Menara Gardens. We will then tour the colorful tanners’ and dyers’ quarters, as well as the Bahia and Badii Palaces. We’ll go to the well-known Jamaa El Fna Square in the evening, which is teeming with musicians, acrobats, snake charmers, fire eaters, storytellers, and spice vendors. We’ll head back to our hotel for dinner and the night after this exciting adventure.

Day 9: Marrakech – Essaouira – Marrakech

We’ll travel to the seaside city of Essaouira after breakfast. The striking Porte de la Marine, the harbor’s principal entrance constructed in 1184, will be our first destination. We’ll enjoy the views of the hills to the east and the broad sandy bay to the south. We’ll head back to Marrakech for dinner and an overnight stay at our hotel after touring the quaint medina and the stunning surroundings of the city.