10 Days Grand tour from Casablanca to Sahara desert
OVERVIEW :
This 10-day Morocco tour takes you through vibrant cities, historic sites, and breathtaking landscapes. Begin in Casablanca, stopping in Rabat before reaching Fes to explore its lively medina. Visit the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, the imperial city of Meknes, and journey through the Middle Atlas Mountains to the Sahara Desert, where you’ll experience camel rides and a night in Berber tents. Explore the dramatic Todra Gorges, visit the iconic Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, and cross the High Atlas to Marrakech, where guided tours reveal its cultural treasures and bustling souks. Conclude your trip with a return to Casablanca and a farewell airport transfer.
highlights :
- Visit Rabat, Morocco’s capital and royal residence.
- Explore the historic medina of Fes, with its vibrant markets and iconic tanneries.
- Discover the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis and the imperial city of Meknes.
- Cross the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing through scenic Berber villages.
- Experience the Sahara Desert with camel rides and an overnight stay in Berber tents.
- Walk through the towering Todra Gorges and admire the stunning rock formations.
- Visit the UNESCO-listed Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou near Ouarzazate.
- Enjoy guided tours of Marrakech, including the Bahia Palace and Djemaa el-Fna.
- Immerse yourself in the vibrant souks and cultural sites of Morocco’s iconic cities.
- Relax and enjoy traditional Moroccan cuisine throughout the journey.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Casablanca – Rabat – Fes
After breakfast, we drive to Fes. On the way, stop in Rabat, the capital and residence of the king. Lunch there and time to enjoy the beautiful coastal town. After lunch we continue to Fes, the spiritual capital of Morocco.
Day 2 : Exploring Fes
After breakfast you will start your tour to the medina of Fes, which has one of the largest walls in the world in cities. You can explore the narrow streets lined with fresh fruit, mounds of spices, woven Berber carpets and many art objects of Morocco. A visit to the Palazzo Re, tanneries, and potters are just a few places you will explore. For lunch you can eat in a traditional restaurant in the heart of the medina. After lunch we will complete the tour and return to your hotel for the evening.
Day 3 : Volubilis – Meknes – Fes
After an early breakfast, which is in the morning to the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis. You will spend the morning exploring the 2000 years old ruins and get a picture of life during the Roman Empire. Lunch can be taken in Moulay Idris, one of the holiest cities in Morocco. After lunch, your driver will take you on a drive through tour of the imperial city of Meknes. You can choose to hire a guide for exploring the city. You will return to Fes in the evening.
Day 4 : Fes – Erfoud – Merzouga
After an early breakfast you will begin your ascent through the Middle Atlas mountains. Most of the day will be spent winding your way through the beautiful forests, cliffs, jagged and Berber villages as you cross the Atlas Mountains and begin to descend towards the Sahara Desert. In the middle of the road, stop for lunch in the town of Midelt, famous for its fossils and rocks. Then we continue to Erfoud and Rissani. In the evening we reach Merzouga where we stay overnight in desert hotel.
Day 5 : Merzouga – Sahara Desert
Most of the day is spent relaxing at the hotel or explore the desert city which is small but interesting. In the afternoon, we head off in about 4 wheel drive through the barren land to the majestic sand dunes sahara. Around the time of sunset is time for a camel ride for 2 hours to the oasis where you will spend the night in Berber tents (Dinner is included). This might be optional if you prefer to return to the hotel to sleep.
Day 6 : Sahara Desert – Todra Gorges
After breakfast, you will return by camel to 4×4 and back to Erfoud. From Erfoud we start behind the Atlas Mountains in the path of the Todra Gorges. In the afternoon, there will be a walk in the towering Todra Gorges (300 m high). The valleys of the picturesque river to make a nice trip to the south-east of Morocco.
Day 7 : Todra Gorges – Marrakech
After breakfast departure to Marrakech via Ouarzazate. You will visit one of the jewels of Morocco-Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou. After lunch, we head over the mountains to Marrakech. Once in Marrakech, you will check in your hotel, then turning to Djemaa el-Fna, the central square of the medina. The famous Djemaa el-Fna, is one of the attractions of the center of Marrakech. Coming alive at night with the local storytellers, entertainers, and succulent barbecue pits, the square is well worth a visit. A quiet cup of tea on the terrace of an nearby bar offers a spectacular aerial view of the bustling square. Dinner and overnight in Marrakech.
Day 8 : Marrakech
After breakfast, you will have a guided tour of Marrakech, the pearl of the south of Morocco. Discover the Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs, and many other hidden treasures. After lunch, you will continue with a visit to the magnificent Koutoubia Mosque and the famous Djemaa el-Fna, one of the attractions of the center of Marrakech. The tour will conclude with an exploration of the souk (market) lined with fresh fruit, mounds of spices, woven Berber carpets and many art objects of Morocco.
Day 9 : Marrakech – Casablanca
This day we will head back to Casablanca. Lunch will be found along the way.
Day 10 : Casablanca Airport
Transfer to the airport and and this will be end of our private Morocco tour. Have a nice trip back home.
included :
- Transport in 4×4 car with Air condition
- Private driver/English speaking guide
- Accommodation (dinner and breakfast) in hotels
- Camel ride through the desert
- Sleep in desert tent
excluded :
- Airline tickets
- Noon meals
- Drinks
- Entrance fees