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| 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!