Overview:
Highlights of 15 days desert tour from Casablanca:
- Enjoy time with family/friends
- Driving through the diverse landscapes of Morocco
- Sightseeing tour in Marrakech and Fes with a local guide
- Explore the Merzouga desert area by 4×4 Car
- Camel trekking experience
- Spend the night in a desert camp
- Explore the UNESCO World Heritage of Ait Ben Haddou & Volubilis
- Explore the landscape of the Atlas Mountains & the Rif Mountains
- Explore the landscape of the Mediterranean & Atlantic beaches
- Visit Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca
Brief program:
- Day1: Casablanca – Rabat – Tanger
- Day2: Tanger – Fnideq – M`diq – Chefchaouine
- Day3: Excursion to Akchour waterfalls
- Day4: Chefchaouine – Volubilis – Fes
- Day5: Fes sightseeing tour with a local guide
- Day6: Fes – Ifrane – Atlas Mountains – Ziz Valley – Merzouga desert
- Day7: Explore Merzouga desert area by 4×4 car
- Day8: Merzouga desert – Erfoud – Todgha Gorges – Boumalne Dades
- Day9: Boumalne dades – Skoura – Ouarzazate – Oasis Fint – Ouarzazate
- Day10: Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – High Atlas Mountains – Marrakech
- Day11: Marrakech sightseeing tour with a local guide
- Day12: Marrakech – Essaouira
- Day13: Free day in Essaouira
- Day14: Essaouira – Imsouane – Aghroud – Taghazout – Agadir
- Day15: Agadir – Casablanca
Program of 15 days desert tour from Casablanca:
Day1: Casablanca - Rabat - Tanger
Day2: Tanger - Fnideq - M`diq - Chefchaouine
After breakfast, start your day with a visit to the famous Caves of Heraclitus and the Cap Spartel Lighthouse. Then, head towards Chefchaouene via the coastal road at the borders of the Mediterranean, passing through both Fnideq and M’diq. Known for its beautiful beaches. Then, drive through the green Rif mountains to Chefchaouene (the Blue Pearl), a city with blue and white colored alleys.
Day3: Excursion to Akchour waterfall
After breakfast, you will embark on a trip to the fantastic Akchour Waterfalls, a series of picturesque waterfalls surrounded by lush greenery, providing stunning views and natural beauty. Along the way, you’ll encounter rugged mountains and winding trails and pass through various rural villages, providing a glimpse into Morocco’s rural culture and traditions. Enjoy the valley’s beauty and a delicious lunch at one of the local restaurants. During the afternoon, return to Chefchaouen to wander its famous blue streets, visit the Kasbah Museum to learn about the city’s history and culture, and explore the bustling Medina. Enjoy a panoramic city view from the Spanish Mosque for photography, relaxation, and watching the sunset. Overnight in Riad
Day4: Chefchaouine - Volubilis - Fes
After Breakfast, your trip heads to the southern regions of Morocco, passing through the Rif Mountains and vast agricultural areas. You will visit the historical monuments of the Volubilis site. This site was the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Mauritania, established in the 3rd century BC. The Roman Empire developed it into an important outpost and adorned it with splendid buildings and monuments. It subsequently served as the capital of Idris I, the founder of the Idrisid state, for a brief period. In the afternoon, you will travel to the ancient city of Fez, which dates back 1235 years. There, you will have the opportunity to explore various historical landmarks. You will spend the night in a Riad.
Day5: Fes sightseeing tour with a local guide
After breakfast, your guide will meet you at the hotel and begin your exploration tour of the history and historical monuments of the Medina (Fez el-Bali). Your tour starts with a visit to the courtyard and gates of the Royal Palace (Dar al-Makhzen), then head to one of the ceramic workshops to learn about their handmade creations. After that, you will resume your walking tour to delve into the narrow alleys of Medina to visit the most famous tourist attractions, such as the University of Al-Qarawiyyin, which is considered the oldest university in the world, the Mellah (Jewish quarter), Al-Attarin Madrasa, Chouara Tannery…. Overnight in Riad.
Day6: Fes - Ifrane - Atlas Mountains - Ziz Valley - Merzouga desert
After breakfast, you continue your journey by heading south towards the desert through the Middle and High Atlas Mountains. First, Ifrane is a beautiful and quiet city with a distinctive architectural character similar to the Swiss, which gives it the title of Switzerland of Morocco. Then drive through the vast cedar forests spread along the Middle Atlas Mountains, where you can encounter a group of wild macaques. During the period after noon, we reach the famous Wadi Ziz, which is considered the largest palm grove in the region. Finally, arriving at the Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga. Overnight in Riad.
Day7: Explore Merzouga desert area by 4x4 car
After breakfast, a busy and adventurous day awaits you, exploring the Merzouga Desert region. Your adventure begins with a visit to the Hassi El Abiad Oasis, then driving through the Paris-Dakar Rally tracks to the Nomadic communities to learn about their way of life, then heading towards the village of Khamlia to enjoy a traditional local style of music played by the locals, before heading to one of the local restaurants to try Berber pizza, which is considered the most popular dish in the region. Then, you will have free time to try some of the popular activities in the area, such as quad biking.
Finally, during the evening, a unique experience awaits you. Experience a camel ride, dive into the sand dunes to watch the sunset, and spend the night in a desert camp under the tranquility of a starry sky. Overnight in desert camp.
Day8: Merzouga desert - Erfoud - Todgha Gorges - Boumalne Dades
First of all, try not to miss the opportunity to watch the magical sunrise. After breakfast, we begin your journey by heading west through semi-desert terrain and passing through the city of Erfoud, considered the capital of fossils. We arrive at the town of Tinerhir to visit and walk in the Todgha Gorges, which is regarded as one of the most beautiful rocky valleys in Morocco. After that, you will reach the picturesque Dades Valley, winding through the High Atlas Mountains. Overnight in Riad.
Day9: Boumalne dades - Skoura - Ouarzazate - Oasis Fint - Ouarzazate
After breakfast, you will wake up to the tranquility of the picturesque Dades Valley, and then you can take a short walking tour through the valley. Then, drive along the Route of a Thousand Kasbahs through the Valley of Roses and reach the Skoura palm groves to stop and visit Kasbah Amridil. It is considered a giant architectural and engineering landmark that tells the region’s ancient history. During the afternoon period, you will reach the Fint Oasis, one of the most beautiful oases in the area, where you can have some time to wander on foot before returning to the city of Ouarzazate, the city that has a cinematic attraction. Overnight in Riad.
Day10: Ouarzazate - Ait Ben Haddou - High Atlas Mountains - Marrakech
After Breakfast, proceed with your journey on the ultimate day from Ouarzazate, a city renowned for its film studios, to Marrakesh. Your expedition starts with a tour of the Kasbah of Taourirt and the movie studio, then moves on to the Ait Ben Haddou Palace, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, and proceeds through the Ounila Valley into the High Atlas Mountains to reach the Tizi n Tichka Pass (2260 meters). Finally, you will arrive at Marrakech.
Day11: Marrakech sightseeing tour with a local guide
After breakfast, a qualified and highly experienced guide will be waiting for you. He will lead you on an exploratory walking tour through the crowded alleys of Marrakesh to explore and learn about the ancient history of the city, which dates back to the 11th century. As well as a visit to the most important tourist attractions, such as Jemaa el-Fna Square, the Koutoubia Mosque, and the Bahia Palace. Ben Youssef Madrasa …
Finally. Wander through the lively alleys to get to know the most important and popular handmade products. During the period after noon, you will have free time to explore other places, such as the Geliz area, the Menara Gardens, and others.
Day12: Marrakech - Essaouira
After Breakfast, proceed on your travels by going in the western direction through extensive argan tree fields. Along the way, you may stop at one of the women’s cooperatives scattered along the road that create unique argan oil. Then, keep moving towards the city of Essaouira (known as the capital of the winds), which is renowned as one of the most stunning coastal cities. Overnight in Riad.
Day13: Free day in Essaouira
Day14: Essaouira - Imsouane - Aghroud - Taghazout - Agadir
After Breakfast, after a day of relaxation in the serene town, you will continue your travels by heading in a southerly direction along the coastal route that runs alongside the Atlantic Ocean. This route will take you through a cluster of charming Berber villages that boast stunning views of the ocean. These villages are home to exquisite beaches, including Imsouane, Agharoud, and Taghazout. Your journey will culminate in your arrival at Agadir, the largest city in the area. You can spend the remainder of the day exploring the city, perhaps by taking in the panoramic views from Agadir Oufella, strolling along the promenade, and paying a visit to Coco Parc. You will spend the night in a hotel.
Day15: Agadir - Casablanca
After Breakfast, you continue your journey on the final day by traveling to the city of Casablanca. You have the opportunity to explore any attractions that were missed yesterday. Afterwards, we make our way to Casablanca, where our journey concludes.
Price Includes & Excludes:
Price Includes:
- Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation or Airport.
- Transport by private modern car with A/C + Fuel.
- Experienced English/Spanish/French speaking Driver/Guide
- Camel ride (Camel per person)
- 1 night at luxury desert camp + private bathroom
- 13 nights in a private room at the Hotel/Riad
- (Breakfast + Dinner) x 4
- Excursions by 4×4 car
- tour with a local guide in Fes & Marrakech
Price Excludes:
- Drinks
- Lunches
- Tipping for Driver & Guides (optional)
- Entrance fees to monuments (optional)
Lusy –
Thanks to Said for organizing a trip for us as we wanted. He took into consideration all of our expectations and managed everything to perfection. He was accessible, quick, and answered all of our questions. All choices were correct, I would like to thank our nice driver Hassan as well.💞
Jenn –
All right. A country of contrast that is worth visiting. We were just a week after the earthquake. We had Hamid as our driver and guide for 10 days (in the big cities Marrakesh and Fes we had punctual guides). He is a lovely guy who made us feel comfortable, Thanks guys for everything 🙏
Kayla –
An amazing trip and a 100% successful deal. The guides are excellent and all the people were very friendly and welcoming. We are really looking forward to getting back and with friends. A million thanks to the whole team that made us feel at home.
Steve Breat –
We spent 12 luxurious days, learned a lot from Morocco, enjoyed all the activities, meals, places, people, as well as nights in the desert amid the sunset Sands, camels and Quads.
When we decided to get acquainted with a new place we choose to visit Morocco because it’s our first time. We were sure it’s would not disappoint us, but it’s exceeded all our expectations, and in large part we owe it to Saïd, who was the best guide and travel companion we could get.
We traveled on a private tour among 7 friends , and we enjoyed it a lot , everything is controlled and accepted without exception 10/10. Thank you Discovermoroccogoldentours for everything