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Imperial Cities & Sahara Desert

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Excursion Details

⏳ 2 Days & 2 Nights

Casablanca > Rabat > Meknes > Fes > Merzouga Desert > Rissani > Todra Gorges > Dades Gorges > Ait Ben Haddou > Marrakech

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Tour Description

Start with a transfer from Casablanca to Fes, visiting Rabat and Meknes along the way. On Day 2, explore the Fes medina, including the Al Karaouine Mosque and the Chouara tanneries. Day 3 involves driving to Merzouga, taking a camel ride through the Erg Chebbi dunes, and spending the night in a Berber tent. On Day 4, travel through Rissani and the Todra Gorges to the Dades Valley. Day 5 takes you through Ouarzazate and Ait Ben Haddou before arriving in Marrakech. End Day 6 with a guided tour of Marrakech and a transfer back to Casablanca.

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Itinerary

  • Start your journey with a transfer from your accommodation in Casablanca.
  • Explore the main historical landmarks of Casablanca.
  • Head to Rabat, where you’ll visit its must-see sites.
  • Continue your journey to Meknes, then proceed to Fes, where you’ll spend the night in a riad or a local hotel.
  • Visit the oldest medina in Morocco, including the Al Karaouine Mosque and University, the Chouara leather tanneries, and the Najjarine Fountain.
  • After lunch, explore the Royal Palace and its impressive gates.
  • Discover the Mellah, the Moroccan Jewish quarter, as well as the pottery cooperative of Fes.
  • End the day at a fortress to watch the sunset and enjoy a panoramic view of the city.
  • Return to your riad for the night.
  • Depart from Fes and head towards the Merzouga Desert.
  • Enjoy the scenic drive through the Middle Atlas mountains and stop to admire the landscapes.
  • Arrive in Merzouga, where you’ll embark on a camel ride through the famous Erg Chebbi dunes.
  • Spend the night in a Berber tent under the stars, experiencing the tranquility of the desert.

Optional: Wake up early to witness the sunrise in the desert.
Return by camel to the hotel for breakfast and a shower.
Visit Rissani, a historic center for travelers and salt trade, and explore the local market.
Drive through Tinjedad and Touroug to see the palm groves, then head to the Todra Gorges for a walk and lunch with a view.

Continue to the Dades Valley for dinner, overnight stay, and breakfast the following morning in a luxury hotel.

  • Cross the Rose Valley and arrive in Ouarzazate to visit the Taourirt Kasbah.
  • Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Benhaddou, a famous filming location for international movies.
  • Drive through the Atlas Mountains via the Tizi-n-Tichka pass and arrive in Marrakech.
  • Spend the night in an authentic riad, in the heart of the old medina.
  • Explore the main historical sites of Marrakech, including the Majorelle Gardens, Koutoubia Tower, Saadian Tombs, and Bahia Palace.
  • Enjoy some free time in the city before heading back to Casablanca.

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