8 Days Desert Tour from Casablanca
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An 8-day private tour from Casablanca through Chefchaouen, Fes, the Sahara Desert of Merzouga, the Dades Valley, Ait Benhaddou and Marrakech.
Descripción completa
Embark on an unforgettable 8-day journey across the most intriguing parts of Morocco, starting and ending in Casablanca. This private tour combines the blue city of Chefchaouen, the imperial cities of Rabat, Meknes, Fes and Marrakech, the Roman ruins of Volubilis, dramatic Kasbahs, the High Atlas Mountains, and a magical night under the stars in a luxury desert camp in the Sahara.
Travel by private 4WD, minivan or minibus with an experienced driver/guide, enjoy a sunset camel ride into the Erg Chebbi dunes, explore the Todra Gorge and the Valley of Roses, and finish with two full days discovering Marrakech's souks, palaces and gardens.
Embark on an unforgettable 8-day journey across the most intriguing parts of Morocco, starting and ending in Casablanca. This private tour combines the blue city of Chefchaouen, the imperial cities of Rabat, Meknes, Fes and Marrakech, the Roman ruins of Volubilis, dramatic Kasbahs, the High Atlas Mountains, and a magical night under the stars in a luxury desert camp in the Sahara.
Travel by private 4WD, minivan or minibus with an experienced driver/guide, enjoy a sunset camel ride into the Erg Chebbi dunes, explore the Todra Gorge and the Valley of Roses, and finish with two full days discovering Marrakech's souks, palaces and gardens.
Sobre esta actividad
8 Days / 7 Nights
Grupo
Casablanca
English
Lo Más Destacado
Hassan II Mosque, the third-largest mosque in the world
The Blue City of Chefchaouen
Imperial cities of Rabat, Meknes, Fes and Marrakech
The Roman ruins of Volubilis
Crossing the High Atlas Mountains
Sunset camel ride and overnight in a luxury Sahara desert camp
Todra Gorge and the Valley of Roses
The UNESCO-listed Ksar of Ait Benhaddou
Two full days exploring Marrakech, including the Majorelle Gardens and Jemaa el-Fna Square
Qué Incluye
Private, experienced driver/guide for the whole tour
Airport meet-and-greet or hotel pickup in Casablanca
4WD / minivan / minibus transportation with fuel included
Local tour guides in Volubilis, Fes and Marrakech
3 nights accommodation (Chefchaouen/Midelt area, Merzouga desert, Dades Valley) with dinner and breakfast
4 nights accommodation (Fes, Marrakech) with bed and breakfast
Sunset camel ride in the Sahara Desert
Private, experienced driver/guide for the whole tour
Airport meet-and-greet or hotel pickup in Casablanca
4WD / minivan / minibus transportation with fuel included
Local tour guides in Volubilis, Fes and Marrakech
3 nights accommodation (Chefchaouen/Midelt area, Merzouga desert, Dades Valley) with dinner and breakfast
4 nights accommodation (Fes, Marrakech) with bed and breakfast
Sunset camel ride in the Sahara Desert
Qué No Incluye
Lunches en route
Admission fees to monuments and sites
Drinks, including water
Travel insurance
Personal expenses and tips
Lunches en route
Admission fees to monuments and sites
Drinks, including water
Travel insurance
Personal expenses and tips
Tu experiencia paso a paso
Day 1: Casablanca → Chefchaouen
Airport or hotel pickup in Casablanca.
Visit the Hassan II Mosque, the third-largest mosque in the world.
Drive along the Corniche of Ain Diab.
Continue to Rabat, the capital of Morocco: visit the Oudayas Kasbah, the Mohammed V Mausoleum and the Hassan Tower.
Drive through the fertile Gharb plain towards Chefchaouen.
Arrive in Chefchaouen (the Blue City) in the late afternoon.
Explore the Kasbah, the painted blue streets and the Ras el-Ma spring.
Evening at Utta el-Hammam Square.
Overnight in a riad/hotel in Chefchaouen.
Day 2: Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Meknes → Fes
Drive south through the Rif Mountains.
Guided walking tour of the Roman ruins of Volubilis.
Continue to the 17th-century imperial city of Meknes.
Visit Bab Mansour gate, the Moulay Ismail Mausoleum, and the royal granaries and stables that once housed the Sultan's 12,000 horses.
Drive on to Fes, arriving in the late afternoon.
Overnight in a riad/hotel in Fes.
Day 3: Fes → Merzouga Desert
Drive through the spectacular High Atlas and Middle Atlas Mountains towards Merzouga.
Photo stop at the panoramic Ziz Valley.
Arrive in Merzouga in the afternoon.
Camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes to watch the sunset.
Dinner and traditional music session at a luxury desert camp.
Overnight in a private en-suite tent, with stargazing over the Sahara.
Day 4: Merzouga → Dades Valley
Optional early sunrise viewing over the dunes.
Breakfast at the camp.
Drive west via Erfoud (known for fossils and dates) and the palm oasis of Tinejdad.
Explore the impressive Todra Gorge, a canyon popular with climbers.
Continue to the Dades Valley.
Overnight in a riad/hotel in Dades Valley.
Day 5: Dades Valley → Ait Benhaddou → Marrakech
Drive through the Valley of Roses, with an optional stop at a local rose-water cooperative.
Pass through Ouarzazate, nicknamed the "Hollywood of Africa" (optional visit to the Atlas Film Studios).
Guided walking tour of the UNESCO-listed Ksar of Ait Benhaddou, a former caravan trade post.
Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2,260 m).
Arrive in Marrakech in the evening.
Overnight in a riad/hotel in Marrakech.
Day 6: Marrakech — Guided City Tour
Full day exploring Marrakech with a local guide.
Visit the Ville Nouvelle (French colonial district, 1912–1956).
Visit the Majorelle Gardens.
Guided walk to the Koutoubia Mosque, the Saadian Tombs and the Bahia Palace.
Browse the bustling souks.
End the day at Jemaa el-Fna Square in the evening.
Day 7: Marrakech — Free Day / Optional Activities
A second day at leisure in Marrakech to revisit favourite spots or relax at your riad.
Optional: hammam and spa, quad biking in the Palmeraie, cooking class, or a day trip to the Agafay Desert or the Ourika Valley.
Day 8: Marrakech → Casablanca (Departure)
Free time to enjoy final highlights of Marrakech.
Transfer to Casablanca airport, or drop-off at your preferred location in Casablanca, depending on your flight schedule.
End of the tour.
Day 1: Casablanca → Chefchaouen
Airport or hotel pickup in Casablanca.
Visit the Hassan II Mosque, the third-largest mosque in the world.
Drive along the Corniche of Ain Diab.
Continue to Rabat, the capital of Morocco: visit the Oudayas Kasbah, the Mohammed V Mausoleum and the Hassan Tower.
Drive through the fertile Gharb plain towards Chefchaouen.
Arrive in Chefchaouen (the Blue City) in the late afternoon.
Explore the Kasbah, the painted blue streets and the Ras el-Ma spring.
Evening at Utta el-Hammam Square.
Overnight in a riad/hotel in Chefchaouen.
Day 2: Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Meknes → Fes
Drive south through the Rif Mountains.
Guided walking tour of the Roman ruins of Volubilis.
Continue to the 17th-century imperial city of Meknes.
Visit Bab Mansour gate, the Moulay Ismail Mausoleum, and the royal granaries and stables that once housed the Sultan's 12,000 horses.
Drive on to Fes, arriving in the late afternoon.
Overnight in a riad/hotel in Fes.
Day 3: Fes → Merzouga Desert
Drive through the spectacular High Atlas and Middle Atlas Mountains towards Merzouga.
Photo stop at the panoramic Ziz Valley.
Arrive in Merzouga in the afternoon.
Camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes to watch the sunset.
Dinner and traditional music session at a luxury desert camp.
Overnight in a private en-suite tent, with stargazing over the Sahara.
Day 4: Merzouga → Dades Valley
Optional early sunrise viewing over the dunes.
Breakfast at the camp.
Drive west via Erfoud (known for fossils and dates) and the palm oasis of Tinejdad.
Explore the impressive Todra Gorge, a canyon popular with climbers.
Continue to the Dades Valley.
Overnight in a riad/hotel in Dades Valley.
Day 5: Dades Valley → Ait Benhaddou → Marrakech
Drive through the Valley of Roses, with an optional stop at a local rose-water cooperative.
Pass through Ouarzazate, nicknamed the "Hollywood of Africa" (optional visit to the Atlas Film Studios).
Guided walking tour of the UNESCO-listed Ksar of Ait Benhaddou, a former caravan trade post.
Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2,260 m).
Arrive in Marrakech in the evening.
Overnight in a riad/hotel in Marrakech.
Day 6: Marrakech — Guided City Tour
Full day exploring Marrakech with a local guide.
Visit the Ville Nouvelle (French colonial district, 1912–1956).
Visit the Majorelle Gardens.
Guided walk to the Koutoubia Mosque, the Saadian Tombs and the Bahia Palace.
Browse the bustling souks.
End the day at Jemaa el-Fna Square in the evening.
Day 7: Marrakech — Free Day / Optional Activities
A second day at leisure in Marrakech to revisit favourite spots or relax at your riad.
Optional: hammam and spa, quad biking in the Palmeraie, cooking class, or a day trip to the Agafay Desert or the Ourika Valley.
Day 8: Marrakech → Casablanca (Departure)
Free time to enjoy final highlights of Marrakech.
Transfer to Casablanca airport, or drop-off at your preferred location in Casablanca, depending on your flight schedule.
End of the tour.
Contact us for current pricing on this tour.