This 8-day private desert and cultural tour from Casablanca combines the Sahara desert with the two most historic imperial towns of Fes and Marrakech, allowing you to experience true Moroccan Berber culture. Discover one of Morocco's oldest imperial towns on a guided city tour of Fes, as well as Marrakech, the almohad imperial capital, meet locals, ride a camel, visit Kasbahs and traverse valleys, spend the night in a desert tent, and watch a spectacular sunset over the golden dunes.
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Meeting Point
At your hotel
DAY01 : Casablanca ( pick up in the airport or Hote ) - Rabat - Asilah:
We will be warmly waiting for you to meet you & welcome you into our lovely country, we proudly be happy to show and share it with you for its good and bads. As soon as we meet at Casablanca airport, where we will meet you and drive to Casablanca,, you will see the Hassan II Mosque, the largest mosque outside of Mecca then we continue to Rabat, the capital of Morocco while You will arrive you can visite Rabat will include the Oudaya, the Hassan tower and mausoleum of Mohammed V. You will also visit the town across the river -Sale – which is quite charming along with the
The Chellah was a settlement built around the nearby freshwater springs. These then evolved into the Phoenician, then Roman city of Sale, before decaying into ruins, as Rabat moved towards the the north. The sultans of the Merenid dynasty chose to bury their dead here, and it is as a necropolis that the Chellah is most famous.
DAY02 : Asilah - Tangier - Chefchaouen :
After your breakfast in hotel, we take you to visite the main attraction of Tanger city,. You’ll visit Cap Spartel, the caves of Hercules.the we head to Chefchaouen( the bleu city ) via Tetouan. we leave to our destination enjoying the green natural landscape of Rif mountains till Chefchaouen. Evening free to walk around by yourself.
DAY03 : Chefchaouen - Fes :
After your lunch in around 1 pm we will start your day trip toward Fes CityRoute : the Royal Palace gate– Mosquée et Université Karaouiyne–Chouara Tannery — (Tombeaux des Mérinides)
Fez is considered to be the oldest city in Morocco, so this a real chance to immerse deep in it and discover it well. Today will be dedicated as a sightseeing journey in Fez. Our local guide with take you all around its secrets and supply you with enough informations about this holly town. You will visit historical, cultural traces, heritage sites of the city; enjoying walking in the narrow streets of the old medina. We will insist on seeing the most important sites such as the Old Qarawyine University, the Jewish place, Royal Palace …. After lunch, you will visit the traditional cooperative and then experience a wonderful panoramic view over the whole Medina of Fez.
DAY04 : Fes - Ifran - Azrou - Midelt - Erfoud - Merzouga :
Today we start our tour from Fes and we start travelling south to Merzouga via Midelt and Errachidia. Your first stop will be at Ifrane city, referred to as “the Switzerland of Morocco”, and then to Merzouga via Midlet and the Ziz Valley. During this journey you’ll experience glimpses of the Middle Atlas and Higher Atlas mountains. Stopping at the famous cedar forest – the largest one in Morocco – where you will have the opportunity to see the Barbarian apes. You’ll notice how the scenery changes to reveal hints of the desert as you approach the Er Rachidia city. After lunch in Midelt, your journey continues along the spectacular Ziz Valley, stopping for panoramic views along the way. We will drive through Berber villages to Erfoud, then to Rissani ; the foundation of the Alaouite dynasty – the current ruling royal family in Morocco. Arriving in Merzouga at the end of the day, you’ll be welcomed with a glass of mint tea and ride your camel to see the sunset in the middle of the highest sand dunes in morocco and spend the night there. Overnight at our desert camp where you will have your dinner.
DAY05: Merzouga - Toudra Gorges - Dades Valley :
Your camel guide will wake you up early in the morning to watch what well may be the best sunrise in your life. Afterwards, you’ll peacefully camel-trek back to your riad appreciating the unique beauty of the spectacular Erg Chebbi dunes – changing with the light as the day progresses. After breakfast and hot shower in a traditional guest house, you’ll leave for Tinghir and Todra gorges – the highest, narrowest gorges in Morocco. Here you’ll have the opportunity to hike along it’s valley. We’ll drive through the Dades Valley, Overnight accommodation.
DAY06 : Dades Valley - Rose Valley - Ouarzazate - Ait Benhaddou Kasbah - Marrakech :
After breakfast, we’ll continue tour from Fes and we drive through the Dades Valley towards Kalaat Mgouna and Ouarzazate. The route through Dades Valley is named the way of thousand Kasbahs – providing numerous opportunities to take some of your best photographic shots of the trip. We’ll stop at Kalaat Mgouna, “the rose city”, to purchase the rosewater, which will make your linen smell good a long time after your trip is over. Continue to Ouarzazate, “the Hollywood of Africa”. Lunch will be at the famous Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, the largest Kasbah in Morocco. It is recognized by UNESCO as a world patrimony. It is famous as a backdrop for many films, including ‘Lawrence of Arabia’, ‘Gladiator’. Our journey will continue through the majestic Tizi ‘n’ tichka pass (2260 m) over the High Atlas Mountains where you can stop also to explore the process of making the argan oil at the women s cooperatives before arriving to your accommodation in Marrakech.
DAY07 : Marrakech Sightseeing :
After your breakfast we head directly to Marrakech where you will go to your accomodation to relax and the guide will take clients to visit sightseeings.
Route : Koutoubia Mosque - Saadiyin Tombs Badi Palace - Bahia Palace - Jamma el Fna Square
After breakfast in riad, we start our journey sightseeing the city of Marrakech “the red city of Morocco”, it was founded in the XII century by Almoravidian dynasty. We will insist on to see the most important cites oh cultural and historical heritage.
DAY8 : Marrakech - Casablanca :
After breakfast in your riad, we will drive you to the airport for your departure flight. Your tour ends at the airportor your Hotel .
Ending Point
on your request
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Pick up service from your accommodation in Casablanca
Fuel included
Private Transport by an A/C vehicle
Professional English speaking driver
Overnight in desert camp dinner and breakfast are included Local guide at ait ben haddou Kasbah
Camel ride for sunset and sunrise (one camel each)
Accommodations in selected hotels & Riads or Kasbahs ( breakfasts are included)
Half-board in selected hotel in Desert Dades Valley ( dinner and breakfast are included )
Official art historian guide in Marrakech & Fes
Drop off service at your accommodation in Casablanca
You can stop everywhere to take photos
Entrance fees Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Lunches and drinks
The flights tickets to and from your homeland
Anything not mentioned in the program
A lot of locals refuse being photographed, Therefore it is advisable and polite to ask for permission before taking pictures.
Travel insurance including medical insurance should be obtained before leaving your country of origin. Hospitals and clinics in Morocco require payment from patients after treatment has been completed. Your luggage may disappear or your flight may be cancelled or delayed .
Avoid the fake guides
Please feel free to request any kind of arrangement.
Born to a nomadic family in the region of Merzouga, I pride myself for being one of the country’s foremost and well-respected guides.
Armed with a diploma for a mountain guide from the Centre de Formation Aux Metiers Montagne (CFAMM), I have worked several years with one of Morocco’s top tour companies gaining respect and accolades from tourists worldwide.
My tour company now has grown to include a group of guides, drivers, camels and nomadic families. I, being the heart of all operations, share my unique gift of relating to people and including my love of nature and native land.
I speak a variety language, such as English, French, Italian, Spanish, Arabic and Tamazight.
$1,157/ per person