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9 days Casablanca Sahara desert tour
Duration
9 Days / 8 Night
Max People
+ 10
Min Age
+ 2
Tour Type
Desert Tour
9 days Casablanca desert tour Overview
Explore the old imperial cities of Morocco and the medieval ways of the old medinas, explore the desert and ride camels, and explore the fortified Kasbahs in the southeast of Morocco on this 9 days Casablanca Sahara desert tour.
9 days Casablanca Sahara desert tour Itinerary
Day 1: Casablanca– Chefchaouen :
When you arrive at Mohamed 5 airport (or your Casablanca hotel), our driver will meet you and start your 9 days Casablanca Merzouga desert tour to Chefchaouen. Before that, there will be a stop at Hassan 2 mosque if you want to visit, otherwise, take a few pictures before driving through the towns of Souk larbaa and Ouazane, then to Chefchaouen, passing by charming views of the Rif mountains. Spend the night in a hotel/riad.
Day 2: Chefchaouen - Fes:
After breakfast, embark on a full-day guided tour of the city with an English-speaking guide to explore the royal city; your tour will begin with the old medina, with its ramparts and narrow streets, which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981, as well as the ruins of the Mérinides tombs. You will also see the madrasas Bouanania and Attarine, which were established in the early 14th century, as well as the Karaouine mosque and the Nejjarine marble fountain.
Afterward, it’s time for lunch in a traditional Moroccan restaurant. In the afternoon, you will see the ornate entrance of Boujloud and the royal palace, followed by the souk, where artisans offer their handcrafted gems, leather products, copper artifacts, and ceramics.
Day 3: Exploring Fes:
After breakfast start exploring the oldest city in Morocco with your local guide, roaming in its small streets and alleys. Visit first the seven Royal Palace gates, then the Jewish neighborhood which is the first Mellah built in Morocco during the 14th century. Today you’ll visit all the cultural and historical highlights including the famous Al Qaraouine University, considered the oldest one in the world, the Moulay Idriss mausoleum, and the Tanneries. After a mouthwatering lunch, we visit the tiles cooperative and then experience a wonderful panoramic view over the whole Medina of Fes. Return to your riad overnight in the riad.
Day 4: Fes - Ifrane - Midelt - Merzouga:
After breakfast, we’ll drive to Merzouga. You’ll start at Ifrane, then move on to Midelt and the Ziz Valley. Today you will view the middle and upper Atlas Mountains, and you will stop at the famed cedar forest to watch the monkeys; as we continue our journey,
you will note how the terrain transforms to give clues of the desert as you reach Errachidia. We will stop at Midelt for lunch before continuing up the Ziz Valley, stopping for panoramic vistas along the route to allow you to snap photos. We’ll pass through Erfoud and Rissani. We’ll go to the weekly market here. You arrive at Merzouga at the end of the day. you will be welcomed with a glass of mint tea at your hotel.
Day 5: Tour Around Desert & Camel Trekking:
Following breakfast, we will begin our adventure by visiting the Gnaoua people, who were once slaves imported from Sudan, to appreciate their music and way of life. We’ll travel over the dunes in a 44-vehicle. You will meet nomad families that still live in Berber tents and will learn about their way of life. During lunch, you will have a traditional Berber pizza. Following that, you may have some free time to rest before riding your camel across the dunes of Erg Echebbi in the afternoon. As you arrive at your desert tent, you will dine beneath the stars while listening to Berber music over the dunes.
Day 6: Merzouga - Todra Gorges - Dades Gorges:
Get up early to witness the dawn over the dunes. Following breakfast and a wash, we drive to Erfoud to see the petrified marble industry before continuing on to Touroug and Tinjdad. We’ll have lunch at Todra Gorge. We will proceed to the Dades Gorge via Boumalne.
Day 7: Dades Gorges - Ouarzazate - Marrakech:
Your private trip continues today with a drive towards Kalaat Mgouna and Ouarzazate, regarded as “the African Hollywood”. We could go to the local film studio and the Kasbah while we’re here (Fortress). We’ll next go to Ait Ben Haddou to see the local Kasbah, Morocco’s biggest and a UNESCO World Heritage site. We’ll travel through the High Atlas Mountains until we arrive at Marrakech, where we’ll spend the night.
Day 8: Exploring Marrakech:
Today, after breakfast at your hotel, begin your exploration of Morocco’s red city, Marrakech. Ensures that you view all of the major historical and social attractions, such as the Bahia Palace, Majorelle Gardens, Koutoubia Tower, and Saadian tombs. You’ll eat near or in the plaza before strolling around the souks and admiring various handcrafted pieces. You’ll have time (free) in the evening to explore other sections of the city on your own.
Day 9 : Marrakech to Airport :
At the end of this fascinating tour, we transfer you to the airport for your flight home. the end of your 9 days Casablanca Sahara desert tour.
Included:
- Transportation service in 4×4 minibus/vehicles that are fully air conditioning
- English speaking driver/guide
- Fuel
- Accommodation with “Bed, Dinner and breakfast”
- Camel riding on the desert and sleeping in tent
- Half-board accommodations in selected hotels & Riads or Kasbahs ( breakfasts are included)
- You can stop everywhere to take photos
- Official art historian guide in Fez,& Marrakech
- Drop off service at your accommodation in Marrakech
Not Included:
- Flight tickets
- Midday meals
- Drinks
- Personal expenses
- entrance fees
- Tips
Our Reviews:
C876kl2023-05-05AMAZING!!! This trip was 100% amazing. A dream to come true. We came from New York City and spent a few nights in tents the desert, went on ATV’s, camel rides and partied & danced at fire pit with authentic Moroccan band. The food is excellent. The tour company & its employees are wonderful. They are professional, trustworthy, reliable and ensure you are comfortable & have a blast. We are going back this month to do it again!! It’s magical.
tiziana4u2023-03-163 days from Marrakech to Merzouga We had an awesome experience traveling through the High Atlas Mountains and to the Desert. Our driver Omar was the best guide we ever had!! He was punctual, reliable, trustworthy and made our trip to the desert so much fun. He stopped at many different locations along the way for us to take pictures which were beautiful. We made frequent stops for breaks and for food. The spot we stopped at to eat was delicious. Ait Benhaddou was amazing. We had plenty of time to walk up and back down before heading to our hotel. The desert was magical, a place you definitely need to see. We took a camel ride to the dunes to watch the sunset, which was out of this world. The camel ride to the Sahara dunes and the night at the camp is something you definitely want to experience for yourself!!!
Russell Bisset2022-11-08Awesome We took our young family - 3 year old and 11 month old on a 3 night trip out to Merzouga. Omar was our driver, he was superb. He made sure we were comfortable, safe and happy throughout. He answered all our questions on the history and culture of the region as well as our three year olds many other questions! Gave us confidence in travelling with two children. The desert camp was particularly amazing but the whole trip was perfect. Thanks again Omar and team.Santi2022-09-18EL MEJOR TOURS Una experiencia única y inolvidable !!!todo perfecto y bien organizado.El personal encantador,la cena riquísima, el trayecto en camellos por las dunas impresionante y el espectáculo musical alrededor de la hoguera es una maravilla.Nosotros hemos hecho también un tour en 4 ×4 para conocer las familias nómadas, y sus alrededores que se lo recomiendo a todos los que vayan! calidad precio inmejorable! . Gracias Hassan y a nuestro guía ,Ismael!!!os recordaremos con mucho cariño!!!
Rachelle S2022-09-15Gorgeous Camel trek into the Sahara One of the most beautiful experiences I’ve had. I’ve sailed the world as a sailor for many years and this experience was unique unto itself. The trek hosts were incredible and authentically kind. Gorgeous opportunity for photography! Sleeping in the desert was amazing, our tent was luxurious and felt as if I was a million miles from everywhere else. Absolutely planning on returning. Great people, the camels were gentle and exquisitely taken care of. Can’t recommend this enough for a solo trip or romantic getaway!!!!
Megan M2022-08-08The best Merzouga Desert Tour Morocco Dream Tours made our time in Morocco unforgettable. Abdul, our tour guide, was amazing! Excellent driver and very knowledgable. Also the best sense of humour which made the long drives enjoyable. A highlight was riding camels through the sand dunes to the Merzouga Camp, where we met Hassan. He was super welcoming and had everything ready for us when we arrived. My twin sister and I turned 25 while there and he even had birthday cakes for us. I would 100% recommend this tour to anyone wanting an authentic, safe, and fun tour to the desert. We can’t wait to come back!
Shari O2022-08-06Outstanding!!! Our trip to Morocco was absolutely wonderful thanks so Hassan! He found us a driver (Abdul) who picked us up late at night at the airport, took us to our hotel and made sure that we got in safely. We never had to worry about where we should go in the cities we visited because Abdul arranged every day for tour guides, who were very knowledgeable about the cities, to lead us to the best places to eat, shop and sightsee! They were all great!!! Poor Abdul had to endure us asking him hundreds of questions, but he was always polite and happily answered our questions. He did all the driving for our trip and kept us safe. Abdule is a wonderful young man, and I am so happy that he was part of our experience!!!
Going into the Sahara Desert was a truly amazing experience! Riding camels into the desert and seeing the sand dunes is something that I will never forget! When we reached camp, Hassan was there to great us and poured us a cup of tea and brought us some snacks. We had a lot of great conversation with him but were unable to set him up with one of our daughters ;) The camp was clean with a comfortable bed and a full bathroom!!! Very luxurious!!! The next morning, we had breakfast and then we rode ATVs in the dessert which was an indescribably fun experience. We never had to worry about our luggage, it was waiting for us in our tents when we got to the camp, and it was waiting for us at the van when we rode the ATVs out of the desert. Hassan and his team made this vacation 100% stress free and fun!
The only thing that I wish we would have done differently is I would have spent an extra night or two in the desert instead of just one.
Thanks for the great memories!!!
Monika J2022-07-17Best Experience of Morocco!!! Amazing Morocco experience thanks to Hassan and Morocco
Dreams Tours!!! We couldn't
expect anything better. We came
across one of the posts of the
camp while looking for things to do
in Morocco. We contacted Hassan
with some questions and here he
offered to plan our whole trip from
picking us up from the airport to
dropping us off. Best decision we
could have made. Our driver Abdul
was amazing. Kept us safe, very
knowledgeable, helped arranged
the best tour guides, and very
responsive to our needs. Big thank
you to Abdul!!!
Our time in the Sahara Desert was
the best experience, we will never
forget thanks to Hassan! After our
camel ride to the camp he
personally greeted us with mint
tea and snacks. During our dinner
he sat with us at the table. We
loved that personal touch. He
made us feel at home. We wished
that we had another night at the
camp so that we could have more
intimate experience.
Historically we never go back to
the same place twice, but this is
definitely an experience we would
do again!!!
Rossi Aymes2022-05-233 days desert tour My experience with dream tours was beyond my expectations. I did a City tour of Marrakech and 3 day private desert tour everything was amazing. Hassan was very accommodating, quick with responses and worked with what I was looking for making my trip to Morocco unforgettable. The camping site in the desert was beautiful! very clean and comfortable, the food was delicious, our driver Ali was great, very informational, he allowed us to take our time at every site and was punctual with the pick up times. I will definitely use them again on my next visit, will highly recommend if you’re looking for a good time in Morocco.
Federica M2022-05-01The perfect dream tour in the desert and real Morocco The tour was definitely amazing, either Hassan and Ahmed (who drove us everywhere) were really kind and well prepared. We’ve visited so many things and learnt so much about the country and the culture. Best experience has been the camel ride and sand boarding in the desert: this is one of the best experiences to do in life. The camp is also really beautiful and food excellent. Another perfect moment has been playing instruments and singing around the fire in the desert camp at night, this really is part of Berber culture and allows you to live a better and authentic experience.
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Good To Know:
- Tour prices differ based on the number of travelers, the season, and the category of accommodations. If you are looking for a VIP-level luxury tour of Morocco, we offer both budget and deluxe accommodations.
Before You Travel:
- Which accommodations are included?
You have the option between standard and superior accommodations.
- When and where does the trip begin?
The 9 days Casablanca Sahara desert tour begins at 8:00 a.m., and you will be picked up from your Marrakech hotel. Please contact us if you would like us to come pick you up from a particular location (airport, bus/train station, etc.).
- How is the climate in the desert of Merzouga?
- From mid-November to the start of March, the weather is chilly at night and mild during the day (Day26°C/Night0°C).
- During the summer (from mid-June to mid-September), both the daytime and nighttime temperatures are warm (Day45°C/Night30°C).
- For the remainder of the year, daytime and nighttime temperatures are nearly identical (between 24 and 30 degrees Celsius).
