7 Days Tour from Casablanca to the Sahara Desert

7 Days Tour from Casablanca to the Sahara DeserT
7 Days Tour from Casablanca to the Sahara DeserT


Day 1: Arrival in Casablanca

  • Morning: Arrive at Mohammed V International Airport. Transfer to your hotel.
  • Afternoon: Visit Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world.
  • Evening: Stroll along the Corniche and enjoy a seafood dinner.

Day 2: Casablanca to Rabat and Meknes

  • Morning: Drive to Rabat, the capital of Morocco.
    • Visit the Royal Palace, Hassan Tower, and Mausoleum of Mohammed V.
  • Afternoon: Continue to Meknes.
    • Explore the Bab Mansour gate, Heri es-Souani, and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail.
  • Evening: Overnight in Meknes.

Day 3: Meknes to Fez

  • Morning: Drive to Fez.
  • Afternoon: Begin exploring Fez, starting with the Bou Inania Madrasa and the famous tanneries.
  • Evening: Enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner in the medina.

Day 4: Fez Full-Day Tour

  • Morning: Guided tour of Fez El Bali (Old Fez), including the Al Quaraouiyine University, the Nejjarine Fountain, and the Jewish Quarter (Mellah).
  • Afternoon: Continue exploring the labyrinthine streets of the medina, visiting artisan workshops and souks.
  • Evening: Return to your hotel for a relaxing evening.

Day 5: Fez to Merzouga (Sahara Desert)

  • Morning: Early departure for Merzouga. Drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping at Ifrane and the cedar forests of Azrou.
  • Afternoon: Continue through the Ziz Valley and its palm groves.
  • Evening: Arrive in Merzouga, transfer to a camel for a sunset trek into the Sahara. Overnight in a desert camp under the stars.

Day 6: Merzouga to Ouarzazate

  • Morning: Sunrise over the dunes, then camel trek back to Merzouga. Breakfast at a local hotel.
  • Afternoon: Drive to Ouarzazate via Rissani and Erfoud. Visit the Todra Gorges and Dades Valley.
  • Evening: Arrive in Ouarzazate, the "Hollywood of Morocco." Overnight in a local hotel.

Day 7: Ouarzazate to Marrakech via Ait Ben Haddou

  • Morning: Visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Afternoon: Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka pass.
  • Evening: Arrive in Marrakech. End of the tour with a drop-off at your hotel or Marrakech Menara Airport.

Highlights:

  • Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca
  • Royal Palace and Hassan Tower in Rabat
  • Historic sites in Meknes
  • Ancient medina of Fez
  • Camel trekking and desert camp in Merzouga
  • Todra Gorges and Dades Valley
  • Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou
  • Scenic drive through the Atlas Mountains

Tips:

  • Wear comfortable shoes for walking tours.
  • Bring sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses for the desert.
  • Pack layers as temperatures can vary greatly, especially in the desert.
  • Stay hydrated and enjoy the local cuisine!
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