7 Days Morocco Desert Tour from Rabat to Fes via Marrakech & Merzouga desert

Morocco Desert Tour from Rabat to Fes via Marrakech & Merzouga desert

Itinerary of 7 Days Morocco desert tour starts from Rabat via Merzouga Sahara desert, Experience the Sahara desert Camp camp; Camel trek, pass through the Atlas Mountaines, visit the Marrakech, UNESCO Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou and ends in Fes

Hassan ll Mosques in Casablanca
Hassan ll Mosques in Casablanca

Tour highlights :

  • Rabat, Casablanca
  • Essaouira
  • Marrakech
  • High Atlas Mountains
  • UNESCO Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou
  • Ouarzazate
  • Skoura, Rose Valley
  • Dades, Todra Gorges
  • Merzouga desert
  • Camel ride, Desert Camp
  • Midelt, Azrou
  • Ifrane, Fes
  • Private Car with Driver

Day 01 : Rabat – Casablanca

Today we will explore Rabat, the capital of Morocco. Founded in the 10th century the by Phoenicians and Romans. Our visit in this city will include a visit the Royal tomb of Mohammed V. And Hassan tower; the major minaret of the spectacular Hassan mosque constructed by Almohad Yacoub El Mansour. We will then head into the city to visit Kasbah Oudaya a colonial heritage Kasbah in the city. In the afternoon, we will move to explore Casablanca for a 1-hour drive.

Overnight in Casablanca

White mosque in Casablanca
White mosque in Casablanca

Day 02 : Casablanca – Essaouira

After breakfast, we will explore the modern and economic city in Morocco, Casablanca. , our visit in Casablanca will include the most visited sight of Hassan ll mosque. Built and Completed by Bouygues in 1993. And designed by Pinseau. Hassan ll mosque is an incredible architecture and the largest mosque. It has the second tallest minaret at 210 meters in the world after the Algiers grand mosque. Possibility to take a stroll around the corniche row and Atlantic boardwalk. Which shined by many restaurants and enjoy dinner in one of these restaurants. Later on, after the visit of Casablanca, we will transfer to Essaouira city for the evening.

Overnight in Essaouira

Mogador port in Essaouira
Mogador port in Essaouira

Day 03 : Essaouira – Marrakech

After breakfast, we will have a stroll around the lively old port - Mogador port - that is full of color and interest and full of visual surprises, this port was the main trade route round the Cape of Good Hope to Western Europe. It later became a free port, when it had a small international community of merchants. The cosmopolitan mixture of different influences makes it a wonderful place to explore. We will head over the smallest streets of the medina that are full of various handicraft Artisans, and visit the largest square of Moulay El Hassan.

Besides, we are going to visit the Berber association where the Argan oil manufactured by the local women. Then, we will proceed to discover the workshop that produces the ornate wood of the local conifer. After that, we will have a fresh fish lunch near the souk (Market). Later on, we will move to Marrakech for a 2 hours drive.

Overnight in Marrakech

Moroccan cuisine, Chiken Tagine, couscous and salad in Marrakech
Moroccan cuisine, Chiken Tagine, couscous and salad in Marrakech

Day 04 : Marrakech city tour with an official guide

We will enjoy a guided tour with an official guide. Our journey in Marrakech will include a visit of antique Moroccan architecture. Koutoubia mosque, built in the 12th century by Caliph Abd al-Mumen with a 77 meters minaret. And the Saadian tomb, Bahia Palace and Badiaa Palace. Then we will continue toward Jama-a el Fna square, the famous world square and the symbol of Marrakech. A charming place with snake charmers, and the tastiest fresh orange juice. Crowding the square to give an exotic impression. Moreover, we will head into the Medina Souk (Market). The main cultural place to explore Morocco's historical culture. With the local artisans and experience the scents of all Moroccan spices.

Overnight in Marrakech

Ancient street in Ouarzazate
Ancient street in Ouarzazate

Day 05: Marrakech – Tishka – Ait ben haddou – Ouarzazate – Rose valley – Dades

Today we will pick you up in the morning from Marrakech and start traveling to Ouarzazate city. Via Tizi n'Tichka Pass; the highest road in Morocco. We will stop to enjoy the panoramic views of the High Atlas Mountains. And magnificent landscapes, scenery flavored by small Berber villages exemplarily of the region. After that, we will continue to visit the UNESCO Heritage Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou.

This Ksar or Kasbah is one of the most precious and well-preserved strongholds in Morocco. Built on a hilltop. Kasbah Ait Ben haddou inspired myriad movie makers like Gladiator and Game of Thrones filmed here. The view from the upper heights of the Kasbah is fright-inspiring and worth desiring mount through the sinuous streets. Next, we will continue along the Road of One Thousand Kasbahs, heading into the Skoura oasis. Then continue to visit Rose Valley, the Moroccan roses’ center and products. Where the acres of Persian roses grew. And reaped to breed rose water and creams throughout Morocco and other countries around the world. Our last step on this day will be in Dades. Passing over the prodigious rock creation of Tamnalt Hills, we will explore Dades valley and then move to our hotel.

Overnight in Dades

Camelpse in Merzouga desert
Camelpse in Merzouga desert

Day 06: Dades – Todra gorge – Tinjdad – Rissani – Merzouga desert

Today we will meet you in the morning at your hotel in Dades, and after breakfast, we will start making our way to the desert camp, then set onto Todra Gorge, the spectacular gash in the hills that surrounds Tinghir village to see the gigantic rock walls that changed colors when the sun unfolds. These 300 meters cliffs of limestone shaped weirdly and 15 meters separated from each other. We can often meet Nomads in the gorge.

Many deserted Kasbahs, nomad brick villages, and green oases. And then the scenery will change again as we start seeing the first sand dunes from the road. The great sand oasis of Merzouga desert is an amazing area of fine, apricot, colored sand extensions as far as the eye can see. Here we will head off into the vastness of the Sahara dunes on a camel caravan guided by a local guide. The manly camel was a desert life pole over the centuries. And used to ship precious cargoes from Sub-Saharan Africa to the trading ports of the Mediterranean coast. We can ride or walk alongside as we reach the pace of the caravan led by Berber guides and marvel at the awesome spectacle of the desert and the solitude and quietness that comes with it.

We will return to our comforts and luxury private desert camp as the sun goes down. Where to be enchanted with the mint tea and dates or nuts. The desert camp sets between the golden sand dunes of the Sahara and gives the impression of solitude in the vast African desert. While enjoying the comforts of Saharan camp, we will enjoy a delicious dinner prepared by local people and followed by music and a campfire beneath the starry African sky. Nothing compares to the millions of stars, silence, and peacefulness of the Sahara. Later on, we will go to rest in a luxury tent feeling like stepping back into one of the stories from Arabian nights.

Overnight in Merzouga - Camp

Day 07: Merzouga desert – Erfoud – Midelt – Azrou – Ifran – Fes

We will start the day early to enjoy the magnificent desert sunrise before we are treated to breakfast. Then we will enjoy a shower and then start our trip to Fez city. On our way to Midelt, where we will break for lunch, we will pass through Ziz Oasis. After Lunch, we will continue through the Middle Atlas. Then we will stop at Azrou to view the Atlas cedar-forested hills that populated with myriad Barbary monkeys. This city well known for its Atlas cedars forest. Next, we will continue to the charming Swiss village of Ifrane city; called Switzerland of Morocco. Late afternoon we will proceed directly to Fes. Enjoy 7 Days morocco desert Tour From Rabat to Fes.

  • The airport pick-up and drop-off are both included in this tour.

 

 

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