9 Days Desert Tour From Casablanca
9 Days Desert Tour From Casablanca Overview.
This 9 days desert tour from Casablanca include destinations such as the Imperial Cities, the Sahara desert and the north of Morocco. Therefore, it is an diversified mix of culture, history and nature. Our professional team will make sure you have an joyful and safe trip, while giving you sufficient free time to enjoy each destination.
9 Days Desert Tour From Casablanca Itinerary :
The nine-day tour from Casablanca itinerary offers you the opportunity to see both imperial towns and the desert, creating a stunning blend of art, architecture, and history.On the journey, you visit the kasbahs, the Atlas Mountain, the oasis, and imperial cities. It will take you to the most beautiful city of Chefchaouen and the magnificent sand dunes of Erg Chebbi.
9 Days Desert Tour From Casablanca Highlights :
- Casablanca & Rabat — Two capitals of the same counrty;
- Chefchaouen — Visiting the blue pearl of Morocco.
- Merzouga Desert— sleeping at the golden dunes of Erg-chebbi.
- Ait Ben Haddou — a fortified village renown for Unesco World Heritage Site;
Day 1: From Casablanca to Rabat
On the first day of 9 days desert tour from Casablanca. Our driver will pick you up from the airport or any other designated place in the city. The first stop of the tour will be the impressive Hassan II Mosque. Renowned as one of the world’s largest mosques. Its dramatic location overhanging the ocean gives it a holy spirit. And was built between 1986 and 1993 after some breaks for different reasons.
After our visit to the mosque, we will travel approximately an hour from Casablanca to Rabat. Capital of Morocco since 1912. The city is a perfect combination of the old part dated back to 12th century and the mordern urban projects built in 20th century. Landmarks of the old medina include the Hassan Tower. An Almohad-style construction from the 12th century, and the Kasbah of the Oudayas, also from that era. From the latter fortification, you can enjoy breathtaking views over the city and the neighboring Salé. which is situated across the Bu Regreg River.
Other intriguing tourists sites can be visited are the Mausoleum of Mohamed V, the medina’s souk, and the Mohamed VI Museum of Modern Art. We’ll customize the tour according to your preferences. At night you will stay in the riad located in the city center. Close to those attractions mentioned above.
Day 2: From Rabat to Chaouen
On this second day we’ll visit Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains. which is considered “the Blue Pearl” of Morocco the blue city. In Chefchaouen blue and white paint dominates the walls and houses. Turning it into a fairytale town.
Medina of Chefchaouen is easy and convenient to get around, so you can explore it at your own pace. You are recommended to visit the kasbah (now home to the Ethnographic Museum) and explore the viewpoints that offer panoramic vistas of the medina and its picturesque surroundings. Wandering through Chefchaouen’s charming alleyways. Adorned with flowers and lined with artisan shops and galleries of local artists. Will also give you a relaxing afternoon.
Day 3: From Chaouen to Fes via Volubilis and Meknes
The first stop of the third day is the Roman Empire and called as well the Pharaonh Palace. Due to its unique desine on the early days and that made it one of the Moroccan’s protucted hiretages since 1921.
Following our historical exploration of the Roman Empire. We’ll continue our journey by road to Meknes. A glorious capital in the late 17th and early 18th centuries under Sultan Moulay Ismail. The sultan made Meknes into a impressive city in Spanish-Moorish style. Surrounded by high walls with great doors. Where the harmonious blending of the Islamic and European styles of the 17th century Maghreb are still evident today. You’ll explore various landmarks, including Sultan Moulay Ismail’s mausoleum and the city’s historic medina. Protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The medina’s ancient city walls and nine monumental gates such as Bab Mansour are still well preserved and are worthy to visit.
In the latter part of the day. We’ll continue our route to Fes. There will be a guided half day tour in the next day. And now you have the rest of the day to have the first touch with this well-preserved medieval town.
Day 4: Fes
This walled city of Fes. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. will transport you back to medieval times. The Medina of Fez is considered as one of the most extensive and best conserved historic towns of the Arab-Muslim world and has been called the “Mecca of the West” and the “Athens of Africa”. The unpaved urban space conserves the majority of its original functions and attribute and most of its monuments – madrasas, fondouks, palaces, residences, mosques and fountains. Dated back to the 13th–14th centuries which was called the Marinid era.
After breakfast at the riad. You will meet our official local guide to have the Medina tour. First you will reach the Grande Porte Bab Boujeloud. Also known as “The Blue Gate”. Built in 1913, the blue gate. Then you will visit Madrasah Bou Inania to enjoy its highly refined decorations. This islamic theological college was built around 1350. Another must see in Fes is the Karaouine Mosque and University of al-Qarawiyyin. established around 857–859 and the second oldest universities in the world after the University of Ez-Zitouna in Tunisia. Other than those historical sites. You will also visit the traditional market, the spices market, the Seffarine square and renowned tanners’ quarter.
In the afternoon you can choose to visit the area around the Royal Palace and the museums of Fes such as the Borj Nord. You can also choose to shop in Fes’s prestigious craft stores. Which offer valuable items like leather goods, woodwork, ceramics, and metalwork.
Day 5: From Fes to Merzouga Desert via Ifrane and Monkey Forest
On day five, we depart from Fes after breakfast. embarking on a road trip to the Sahara Desert. First we will head to Ifrane. A beautiful Moroccan town located 1700 meters high and nestled upon the Middle Atlas Mountains. It is often referred to as the Switzerland of Morocco. And its architecture and weather give it a small alpine village feel. Then we’ll visit the Ifrane National Park, home to the Barbary macaque. A rare primate species adapted to cold climate.
After crossing the Middle Atlas Mountains. We’ll descend into the Ziz Valley, where the desert’s arid landscape emerges. On the way you’ll enjoy spectacular and dramatic scenery of the gorges of Ziz and the cliff road affords superb views as well.
Passing through oasis town of Erfoud. You’ll reach Merzouga, the gateway to the Sahara Desert. as we will be looking at the beautiful Erg Chebbi Dunes. You can choose to go to the camp near Erg Chebbi dunes by camel or by 4×4 vehicle. Both ensuring you unique experiences to admire its spectacular scenery.
At the camp, you’ll be welcomed with traditional Berber tea. You can watch the sunset. enjoy the delicious dinner, Berber music and dancing, meditate and sleep with countless stars shining brightly above you. We do our best to make sure you have a truly immersive desert experience.
Day 6: From Merzouga Desert to Ouarzazate Via Rissani & Todra Gorges
On the sixth day, you will witness a mesmerizing sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes. Following breakfast at the camp, we ride camels back to Merzouga. There you can enjoy a refreshing shower at a hotel or the camp. depending on your package. Our journey continues towards Rissani. A former major caravan center and still a major commercial center in the region. It is also known for its lively local market and donkey parking areas that surround it. After that, on the way to the Dades Valley. You’ll traverse small villages, hamadas, arid plateaus, and occasional palm groves that provide refreshing patches of greenery. Soon you’ll enjoy the awe-inspiring rocky canyons of the Todra Gorges. Famous for their towering vertical walls, some reaching heights of up to 200 meters.
After marveling at this extraordinary landscape. You’ll journey through the Dades Valley and into the Valley of the Roses. Here the cultivation and harvesting of roses are central to the way of life for many locals. Along this route, you’ll also encounter Berber fortresses. As you are on the famed Road of the Thousand Kasbahs. At night you’ll have dinner and stay in a riad in Ouarzazate. known as the ‘Hollywood of Morocco’. If time allows we may visit the Taourirt Kasbah and Ouarzazate’s film studios.
Day 7: From Ouarzazate to Marrakech via Ait Ben Haddou
The seventh day of this journey offers a captivating transition from desert landscapes to the magnificent High Atlas Mountains and the refreshing Atlantic Ocean. In the morning we will visit Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a fortified village dated back to 17th century and a well-known UNESCO World Heritage Site. Aït-Ben-Haddou is a striking example of southern Moroccan architecture of a collective grouping of dwellings. And it has been the filming site of many films, including Lawrence of Arabia, Babel and Kingdom of Heaven etc..
Continuing our journey by road, we’ll soon begin the ascent into the High Atlas Mountains and you’ll be treated with breathtaking panoramic views. The High Atlas Mountains form an imposing natural barrier with snow-covered peaks for much of the year and quaint villages scattered across its slopes. Tizi n’Tichka pass is 2,205 meters above sea level and the highest major mountain pass in North Africa. From this point, we begin our descent toward Marrakech. You’ll arrive in the famous Red City in the afternoon and the riad you are goning to stay is located in the medina, close enough for you to stroll and explore this fascinating city.
Day 8: Marrakech
Marrakesh was founded in 1070 and, for a long time, has remained as a major political, economic and cultural centre of the western Muslim world. In the seething souks of this living historic city, Europe, Africa and the Middle East mingle and merge, and the past and present are hard to tell apart.
During your stay in Marrakech, you will have sufficient free time to explore and to indulge yourself in the the ebb and flow of Marrakech. We offer a guided morning tour, during which you will visit several captivating sites, including the Koutoubia Mosque, the Saadian Tombs, the Ben Youssef Madrasa, and the Bahia Palace.
In the afternoon, so you can take the opportunity to visit the Majorelle Gardens, the Marrakech Museum, the Yves Saint Laurent Museum, the modern district of Gueliz, etc..
Jamaâ El Fna Square, the most famous Intangible Cultural Heritage of Morocco, is a true open-air theatre that gathers every night storytellers, Gnawa musicians, acrobats, fortune-tellers and food vendors selling everything from sheep’s heads to snails beneath creamy awnings. Not far from the square, there are countless shadowy alleyways filled with spices, carpets, shoes, and everything you could think of. Aside from strolling in the souks, you can also consider getting a henna tattoo or a scrub down in the local hammam.
We provide accommodation for you in a centrally located riad, which will allow you to move around freely.
Day 9: Marrakech - Airport
On the last day of your journey, depending on your flight, we’ll be happy to take you a walk in Marrakech for last-minute shopping. We’ll provide you the transport to airport. Our service will end at the terminal when we farewell, with our best wishes for a future encounter for continuation of the exploration of this beautiful country.
Depart
Casablanca
Duration
9 Days & 8 Night
Via
Merzouga Desert
End
Marrakech
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