6-Days Sahara Desert Tour from Casablanca

Overview

Join an extraordinary 6-day journey through Morocco’s beautiful cities, outstanding landscapes, and charming deserts. This luxury tour offers a seamless blend of cultural immersion, historical exploration, and unparalleled comfort, providing a memorable experience from Casablanca to Marrakech.

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Itinerary

Day 2

Full Day Fes Tour
After breakfast, devote the day to exploring the charming city of Fes with a knowledgeable local guide. Fes is divided into three distinct areas: Fes el Bali (the old city), Fes el Jdid (the new city), and the French-influenced Ville Nouvelle. Wander through the labyrinthine streets of Fes el Bali, one of the world’s largest medieval cities, and visit notable sites including the Mellah (Jewish Quarter), the Andalusian Mosque, and the bustling souks. We make sure you visit the famous tanneries and the oldest university of El Quaraouiyine. Overnight in a riad.

Day 4

Explore the Merzouga Desert
Rise early to witness a breathtaking desert sunrise. Visit a local nomad family and enjoy a traditional Berber pizza lunch under the shade of a tree. After a brief rest, embark on an adventurous 4WD tour to discover the desert’s hidden gems, including an oasis, the village of Khamlia known for its Gnawa music, and the Mefes mines. Meet Berber nomads and explore the outskirts of the Erg Chebbi dunes. Return to your camp for dinner, live music, and a night in a comfortable luxury desert camp.

Day 6

Ouarzazate - Ait Ben Haddou - Marrakech
Following breakfast, visit the iconic Kasbah of Taourirt, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to Ait Ben Haddou, a fortified village famous for its appearances in films like "Gladiator" and "The Mummy." Explore the majestic kasbahs and the surrounding scenery. Next, head to the Kasbah of Telouet, an architectural marvel amidst the High Atlas Mountains. Continue your journey with an enjoyable drive through the High Atlas, arriving in the Red City of Marrakech by late afternoon, one of the imperial cities in Morocco and a popular city known for its souks and the famous Jemaa El-Fna square. Enjoy a short tour after your arrival to discover the souks and medina of Marrakech. Your tour ends upon your arrival at your luxury riad in Marrakech.

Day 1

Casablanca - Rabat - Fes
Start your journey with a delectable breakfast at your hotel in Casablanca. Our first destination is the historic city of Fes, with a stopover in Meknes, a city nestled in the Middle Atlas Mountains. Explore the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a leisurely lunch in Meknes before continuing to Fes. Upon arrival in Fes, you will be escorted to your luxurious riad for an overnight stay.

Day 3

Fes - Merzouga Sahara Desert
Begin your day with breakfast before heading towards the Merzouga desert. Travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping in Ifrane, often called "Little Switzerland" for its European-like architecture and climate. Visit the cedar forests of Azrou, where you can interact with friendly Barbary macaques. Continue to Midelt for lunch, then journey through the scenic Ziz Valley, known for its striking red gorges and lush oases. Arrive in Merzouga by late afternoon and settle into your desert hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 5

Merzouga - Draa Valley - Ouarzazate
After a camel trek back to your riad and an optional shower, continue to Rissani to explore its busy town and souk market, which offers a variety of goods from handicrafts to livestock. Proceed to the picturesque Draa Valley, enjoying the beauty of its vibrant landscapes and vintage kasbahs. The tour leads you through Todra Gorges and Valley, where you will discover Berber villages and the Atlas lifestyle of the local tribes in the western part of the Atlas Mountains. Continue through the Thousand Kasbah Valley of Boumalen Dades and Rose Valley. Arrive in Ouarzazate by evening for dinner and an overnight stay in a luxury hotel.

Day 1

Casablanca - Rabat - Fes
Start your journey with a delectable breakfast at your hotel in Casablanca. Our first destination is the historic city of Fes, with a stopover in Meknes, a city nestled in the Middle Atlas Mountains. Explore the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a leisurely lunch in Meknes before continuing to Fes. Upon arrival in Fes, you will be escorted to your luxurious riad for an overnight stay.

Day 2

Full Day Fes Tour
After breakfast, devote the day to exploring the charming city of Fes with a knowledgeable local guide. Fes is divided into three distinct areas: Fes el Bali (the old city), Fes el Jdid (the new city), and the French-influenced Ville Nouvelle. Wander through the labyrinthine streets of Fes el Bali, one of the world’s largest medieval cities, and visit notable sites including the Mellah (Jewish Quarter), the Andalusian Mosque, and the bustling souks. We make sure you visit the famous tanneries and the oldest university of El Quaraouiyine. Overnight in a riad.

Day 3

Fes - Merzouga Sahara Desert
Begin your day with breakfast before heading towards the Merzouga desert. Travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping in Ifrane, often called "Little Switzerland" for its European-like architecture and climate. Visit the cedar forests of Azrou, where you can interact with friendly Barbary macaques. Continue to Midelt for lunch, then journey through the scenic Ziz Valley, known for its striking red gorges and lush oases. Arrive in Merzouga by late afternoon and settle into your desert hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 4

Explore the Merzouga Desert
Rise early to witness a breathtaking desert sunrise. Visit a local nomad family and enjoy a traditional Berber pizza lunch under the shade of a tree. After a brief rest, embark on an adventurous 4WD tour to discover the desert’s hidden gems, including an oasis, the village of Khamlia known for its Gnawa music, and the Mefes mines. Meet Berber nomads and explore the outskirts of the Erg Chebbi dunes. Return to your camp for dinner, live music, and a night in a comfortable luxury desert camp.

Day 5

Merzouga - Draa Valley - Ouarzazate
After a camel trek back to your riad and an optional shower, continue to Rissani to explore its busy town and souk market, which offers a variety of goods from handicrafts to livestock. Proceed to the picturesque Draa Valley, enjoying the beauty of its vibrant landscapes and vintage kasbahs. The tour leads you through Todra Gorges and Valley, where you will discover Berber villages and the Atlas lifestyle of the local tribes in the western part of the Atlas Mountains. Continue through the Thousand Kasbah Valley of Boumalen Dades and Rose Valley. Arrive in Ouarzazate by evening for dinner and an overnight stay in a luxury hotel.

Day 6

Ouarzazate - Ait Ben Haddou - Marrakech
Following breakfast, visit the iconic Kasbah of Taourirt, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to Ait Ben Haddou, a fortified village famous for its appearances in films like "Gladiator" and "The Mummy." Explore the majestic kasbahs and the surrounding scenery. Next, head to the Kasbah of Telouet, an architectural marvel amidst the High Atlas Mountains. Continue your journey with an enjoyable drive through the High Atlas, arriving in the Red City of Marrakech by late afternoon, one of the imperial cities in Morocco and a popular city known for its souks and the famous Jemaa El-Fna square. Enjoy a short tour after your arrival to discover the souks and medina of Marrakech. Your tour ends upon your arrival at your luxury riad in Marrakech.

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