8 Days Tour: Casablanca Imperial Cities and Sahara Sands

Day 1: Casablanca Arrival

Upon arrival at Casablanca’s Mohammed V Airport, meet your driver and transfer to the hotel for your first overnight stay in Morocco.

Day 2: Casablanca – Rabat – Meknes – Fes

Visit the impressive Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca before heading to the capital, Rabat. Explore Rabat’s historic sites and continue to Meknes, visiting landmarks such as Lahdim square and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. Reach Fes for an overnight stay in a traditional riad.

Day 3: Fes Sightseeing Embark on a guided tour of Fes, exploring the Royal Palace gate, Mellah, Al Qaraouine University, Tanneries, and more. Visit a ceramic cooperative and enjoy a panoramic view of Fes. Overnight in Fes.

Day 4: Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt – Merzouga (Sahara Desert)

Drive south to reach the Sahara Desert, passing through Ifrane, Azrou, and Midelt. Experience the beauty of the cedar forest and meet monkeys. Cross the Ziz Gorges and arrive at Merzouga. Enjoy a camel trek, witness the sunset, and camp in a Berber desert camp.

Day 5: Merzouga – Erfoud – Tinejdad – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley

Witness the sunrise in the Sahara and return to Merzouga by camel. Travel through Erfoud, Tinejdad, and Tinghir to reach Todra Gorges. Explore the stunning canyon and continue to Boumalne du Dades for an overnight stay.

Day 6: Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech

Drive through Rose Valley and visit a rose cooperative. Explore the Skoura palm grove and visit Ouarzazate, including Taourirt Kasbah. Head to Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO-listed kasbah. Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi N’Tichka Pass and reach Marrakech for an overnight stay.

Day 7: Marrakech Full Day

Discover Marrakech with a private guided tour, visiting Koutoubia Mosque, the Medina, Bahia Palace, and more. In the afternoon, explore the medina independently. Overnight in a traditional riad.

Day 8: Marrakech – Casablanca Airport

Your tour concludes with a transfer to Casablanca airport for your departure.

This meticulously planned 8-day tour offers a perfect balance of cultural exploration, historical discovery, and the enchanting beauty of Morocco’s landscapes.