Casablanca VIP 5 Days Desert Tour via Merzouga
Features
Overview
The 5-day journey from Casablanca through the imperial cities and the Sahara offers one of the most spectacular journeys you should experience when you plan your trip to Morocco. This route is beautifully diverse and plays an important alternative if you want to escape the bustling city and dive deep into the majestic landscapes of the south. Just take these Casablanca tours and enjoy the panoramic mountain views, the towering golden dunes, and the vibrant ancient medinas, in addition to some mouthwatering local delicacies and authentic nomadic hospitality.
Highlights
- Start your Casablanca tours by discovering the majestic Hassan II Mosque before heading to the vibrant red city of Marrakech.
- Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou and enjoy sweeping views of the High Atlas Mountains.
- Experience the thrill of a camel trek across the towering golden dunes of Merzouga and spend a magical night in a desert camp under the stars.
- Wander through the picturesque winding alleys of Fes on a guided tour before bringing your Morocco Sahara adventure to a close in Casablanca.
- Free cancellation Full refund if cancelled up to 7 Days before the experience starts (local time).
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What's Included
- Accommodation During the Tour
- Air-conditionned Vehicule
- Bottle of Water
- Breakfast
- Desert Camp
- Dinner
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private Transportation
- Professional Multilangual Driver
Itinerary information
Day 1: Casablanca - Marrakech
On these Casablanca tours, meet our professional driver either at the airport or at your hotel, where he will help you with your luggage and be your companion all the way. First, go to see the magnificent Hassan II Mosque and then take a pleasant walk in the vibrant Corniche to enjoy the refreshing ocean breeze. When we arrive at Marrakech, our driver will take you to your cozy lodging, bringing your Casablanca desert tours to a close for today so you can savor a mouthwatering dinner and relax for the evening.
Day 2: Marrakech - Tizi N Tichka Pass - Ait Benhaddou - Ouarzazate
Today you will go to Ouarzazate on these Casablanca tours. After a pick up from your accommodation, you will admire the route as you pass first by the sweeping Tizi N Tichka pass, where you will see so many Berber villages dotted in the High Atlas mountains. Afterwards, continue your Morocco Sahara adventure to reach the stunning Ait Benhaddou Kasbah. Here you will have a delectable lunch and a short tour in this historic place. Appreciate these moments before continuing to Ouarzazate for an overnight stay and a mouthwatering dinner at one of the cozy accommodations. End of your Casablanca excursions for today, sleep well and get ready for the desert tomorrow.
Day 3: Ouarzazate - Boumalne Dades - Todra Gorges - Erfoud - Merzouga Desert
After breakfast, you will visit the famous Hollywood studios in Ouarzazate and the unique Kasbah of Taourirt. Then continue through the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to visit the Skoura oasis and the beautiful Rose Valley, known for planting roses and displaying cosmetic products made from natural roses. Lunch will be at Boumalne Dades or Tinghir, where you can have a short stroll before continuing to the spectacular Todra Gorges. This stunning canyon is in fact a major attraction for climbers; its red walls are 200 meters large and extremely narrow. Take moments to capture the beauty of nature before continuing to the Merzouga desert, traveling via Erfoud, known for its unique fossils.
Your final destination today on these Casablanca desert tours is Merzouga, and from here your ultimate experience begins at the Bedouin camp. To reach it, you will have a mesmerizing camel trek into the beautiful golden dunes to see the sun set over the horizon. When you reach the desert camp, you will spend a magical night under the brightening stars and around the pit fire; after dinner you can just relax or climb the dunes, as the desert is definitely a place of freedom.
Day 4: Merzouga - Errachidia - Midelt - Ifrane - Fes
Begin your Casablanca desert tours with an early wake up to climb the dunes so as not to miss the captivating spectacular sunrise. Then take your breakfast either in the desert camp or in the hotel after taking your second camel ride or a 4x4 transfer, cherishing these moments on your way back. Start your Casablanca tours and travel to Errachidia, a beautiful Berber village. Then continue to the stunning Ziz Valley which has a lush green oasis; stop there for a while and admire the panoramic views of this palmeraie. Don't forget to keep your camera on so as to take some incredible pictures of the day.
Continue to Midelt, the capital of apples, where you will stop for a while to have lunch and relax for a little bit. Part your way to the cedar forests in Azrou, where you will find a large part of green spaces mixed with juniper and oak trees. This cedar forest is the settlement of numerous friendly Barbary macaques and you will see them playing and jumping between the trees. Afterwards, continue your way through the beautiful Middle Atlas mountains to reach the enchanting city of Ifrane, a delightful town known as the Switzerland of Morocco for its distinctive chalets and alpine style. Finally, arrive at Fes where our driver will drop you off at your accommodation for a mouthwatering dinner and overnight in a beautiful traditional riad in the old medina.
Day 5: Exploring Fes half day guided tour - Casablanca
In the morning, our professional local guide will meet you to start your Casablanca tours. Get ready to go into one of the world’s largest walled-in cities to discover all its mystery gems, starting by the Royal Palace where you will be dazzled by its seven golden bronze doors and intricate zellij mosaics which are a true Moroccan heritage. Next to it, you will find the Jewish quarter also known as the Mellah, which dates back to the 14th century. Then you will have a quick stroll inside the picturesque medina to see its popular attractions and vibrant winding alleys.
Leave Fes and head to Casablanca, passing by numerous charming places and cities along the way. You will have a stop to relax and savor a delectable lunch, and upon arrival in Casablanca, our driver will drop you off exactly at your accommodation. This marks the end of our Casablanca excursions, bringing your spectacular journey to a close with a new appreciation of Morocco's diverse landscapes.