DAY 1 : Casablanca – Fes
We will pick up you at the airport and we drive towards Fes. We will visit Rabat – capital and also Meknes, very important city in Morocco history and culture. We may visit also Roman ruins of Volubilis and then we drive to Fes where we stay overnight in a local traditional riad/hotel.
DAY 2 : Fes Sightseeing
Today our private Casablanca tour continues visiting the medina (the old city). We walk inside its alleys and we visit the Jewish Quarter and the Royal Palace. We will visit the famous tanneries in Fez, worth to experience. Then we visit the Quaraouine mosque which is considered the 1st university in the world . We stay overnight in local riad/hotel.
DAY 3 : Fez – Midelt – Erfoud – Rissani – Merzouga
Today we travell towards Ifrane, referred to as “the Switzerland of Morocco”. We may stop at Azrou, a Berber village in the cedar forest. We will have a lunch in Midelt and afterwards we’ll drive along the Ziz valley. We’ll pass through few Berber villages to reach Erfoud and then Rissani. Then we arrive to Merzouga desert where we stay in local riad/hotel.
DAY 4 : Merzouga Desert Camel Trek And Overnight In Merzouga Camp
Today after breakfast we start our Casablanca private tour exploring the desert of Mezouga by 4×4 vehicle. We will visit Khamlia village where we meet local Gnawa people and here we will learn about their famous traditional music. We continue our private Casablanca tour by visiting Nomad families living in the desert. Then we will drive to Rissani – a fortified village. Here we explore traditional souk where locals selling spices, vegetables and cloths. We drive back to the Merzouga and in the afternoon, we will ride camels to desert. We will be guided by an experienced camel guide to explore highest sand dunes in Morocco. We may walk to high dune to watch sunset over the dunes. After we reach desert camp we will enjoy dinner at campfire with Berber music and we stay overnight in desert camp.
DAY 5 : Merzouga Desert – Toudgha Gorges – Dades Gorges
Early in the morning we will watch sunrise in desert of Merzouga and then we ride camels back to the village of Merzouga and after breakfast we leave for Rissani. We drive towards Tinghir, and then we explore Todra gorges which is the highest, narrowest gorges in Morocco. Here we may hike within the amazing valley and after lunch we will continue our private Morocco tour passing the Dades valley. Here we stay in Dades gorges in traditional local riad/hotel with dinner and breakfast.
DAY 6 : Dades Gorges – Ait Ben Haddou – Tizi N Tichka – Marrakech
Today we continue our private Casablanca tour through the Dades valley towards Ouarzazate passing the route of the 1000’s Kasbahs. We will stop at Kalaat Mgouna which is the centre of roses valley. Here we may purchase the rosewater, which is local famous product made from roses. We will visit Ouarzazatte movie studio, and also local kasbah in the city. We continue to a the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, built by one of the last Berber chieftains. Our trip continues passing Tizi n’Tichka mountain pass at 2260 m. Then we arrive to Marrakech where our private Morocco tour ends.
DAY 7 : Marrakech Sightseeing
Today our private tour from Casablanca continues exploring Marrakech “the red city of Morocco”. We will visit most important sites of historical and cultural interest. It will include the Majorelle Gardens, the Koutoubia Tower, the Saadian tombs, the Bahia Palace. We will explore famous Jamma el Fna square and on the afternoon, we will have free program .
DAY 8 : Marrakech – Transfer To The Airport
On the last day of our private Morocco tour we explore Marrakech souk and then we drive you to the airport.
Included
- Transport in comfortable A/C vehicle during your private Morocco tour from Marrakech
- Experienced English speaking guide and driver
- Breakfast and dinner
- Camel trek to the desert camp / 1 camel for each person
- 1 Night in the Sahara desert camp including dinner and breakfast
Not Included
- Lunches
- drinks
- what’s not mentioned in the program of this private Morocco tour from Marrakech
On this private 8 days tour from Casablanca to Marrakech through the Sahara Desert Merzouga, you will have the opportunity to spend an unforgettable night under the stars in the impressive desert of Merzouga, in the heart of the Sahara, in the famous dunes of Merzouga
