9-Day Cultural Tour: Casablanca to Imperial Cities and Desert Adventure
Overview
Tour Highlight
- Experience the Imperial Cities and Sahara Desert: Discover the imperial cities of Morocco—Marrakech, Fez, Meknes, and Rabat—and immerse yourself in the rich culture and traditions. Ride a camel across the majestic dunes of Merzouga, explore World Heritage Kasbahs, and enjoy Moroccan hospitality and cuisine.
Description
Embark on a captivating 9-day journey starting from Casablanca, and explore the enchanting imperial cities of Morocco: Marrakech, Fez, Meknes, and Rabat. This tour offers an immersive experience, allowing you to admire royal palaces, historical monuments, and vibrant markets.
Your adventure includes:
- Marrakech: Stroll through the narrow streets, visit the bustling souks, and admire historical sites.
- Fez: Discover the cultural and spiritual heart of Morocco, with its labyrinthine medina and colorful markets.
- Meknes: Explore the city’s magnificent gates, royal stables, and historical granaries.
- Rabat: Visit the administrative capital, with its impressive mausoleums, towers, and Kasbahs.
In addition to city explorations, you will:
- Sahara Desert: Experience the magic of the Sahara by sleeping in a desert camp, riding a camel, and exploring the great dunes of Merzouga.
- World Heritage Kasbahs: Discover the historic Kasbahs that reflect Morocco’s rich architectural heritage.
Enjoy the authentic Moroccan hospitality and savor delicious Moroccan cuisine throughout your journey.
Itinerary Overview:
Day 1: Arrival in Casablanca
Day 2: Casablanca – Rabat – Meknes
Day 3: Meknes – Volubilis – Fez
Day 4: Fez – Ifran – Ziz Valley – Erfoud – Merzouga
Day 5: Merzouga – Erg Chebbi Tour
Day 6: Merzouga – Tinghir – Boumalne Dades
Day 7: Boumalne Dades – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech
Day 8: Exploring Marrakech
Day 9: Marrakech – Casablanca
Uncover the Magic of Morocco
Join us for an unforgettable adventure, revealing the hidden treasures and diverse beauty of Morocco. From the imperial cities to the majestic Sahara, this tour promises a perfect blend of cultural immersion and thrilling desert experiences.
Book your journey today and let us guide you through an enchanting Moroccan adventure. For more information and reservations, please contact us directly.
Included/Excluded
- Bottled water during the tour
- Half-Board accommodations in selected hotels and Riads
- Official art historian guide during the tour
- Private car minivan or 4WD with fuel included
- Camel Trek in Merzouga (one camel each)
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Overnight in desert camp dinner included
- Professional driver
- Anything not mentioned in the program
- Entry Fees
- Personal expenses
- Drinks
- Lunches
- Tips and gratuities
Tour Plan
Morning/Afternoon: We will welcome you at the Casablanca Airport and drive you to your hotel.
Evening: Free time to relax and explore the local area.
Morning: Visit the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca.
Afternoon: Drive to Rabat, the administrative capital of Morocco. Visit the Hassan Tower, the Mohammed V Mausoleum, and the Oudayas Kasbah. Lunch in Rabat.
Evening: Continue to Meknes to visit Bab el Mansour, the Mausoleum and stables of Moulay Ismail, and the Sahrij Swani basin. Overnight at a Riad hotel.
Morning: After breakfast, depart for Fes via the Roman city of Volubilis for a one-hour guided tour.
Afternoon: Continue to Fes and take a lunch break. Explore the royal palace, enjoy a panoramic view of the medina, and visit the local pottery district. Dinner and overnight in a Riad hotel.
Morning: Drive from Fez through the Middle and High Atlas Mountains. Stop in the cedar forest of Azrou to see Barbary monkeys.
Afternoon: Continue through the green mountains to Midelte for lunch, then proceed to the desert. Stop in the Ziz Gorge and the largest palm grove of Ziz for photos.
Evening: Arrive in Erfoud, then Merzouga, where you will spend the night in a hotel at the foot of the Erg Chebbi sand dunes.
Morning: After breakfast, tour the dunes, visiting salt lakes, the black desert, temporary rivers, and Berber nomads via the Paris-Dakar tracks.
Afternoon: Visit the old mines of Mifis, oases, villages, and the Khamlia village. After lunch, return to the hotel to ride camels and attend the sunset. Overnight under nomad tents.
Morning: Return from camp with camels, have breakfast and shower.
Afternoon: Drive towards Boumalne Dades via Erfoud and Tinghir, passing small towns, oases, and ancient irrigation systems. Visit the Todra Gorge and have lunch.
Evening: Continue to Dades Gorge. Dinner and overnight at the Kasbah Hotel.
Morning: Depart for Marrakech on the road of a thousand kasbahs. Pass through the Valley of Roses in Kalaat M'gouna.
Afternoon: Stop for photos at Kasbah Taourirte and visit the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou.
Evening: Continue through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tichka Pass. Explore Marrakech by night, including the medina and Jemaa el-Fna square. Overnight in a Riad hotel.
Morning: Guided city tour of Marrakech, including the Koutoubia Mosque, Marrakech Museum, Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, and Djemaa El-Fna square.
Afternoon: Visit the Menara Garden, Ben Youssef Medersa, and Majorelle Garden.
Evening: Overnight in Marrakech.
Morning: After breakfast, transfer directly to the airport for your departure. End of our services.
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