Casablanca Desert Tours 12 Days
| 12 Days | Max People : 15 |
| Pickup: Airport or Accommodation | Language: English, French, espagnol |
Overview
Join Linda Morocco Tours for a 12-day tour starting in Casablanca and experience a wealth of Moroccan history along with fascinating art and culture. This tour of the Sahara desert also includes stunning scenery and amazing cities and locations, like the Hassan II Mosque, the oldest Roman site at Volubilis, the ancient Fes Medina, the Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, the ancient Marrakech Medina, Meknes City, Rabat, Azrou, Midelt, and Rissani. You will traverse the middle Atlas via Ifrane and Ziz valley to visit Merzouga Sahara desert. You will also enjoy camel trekking over the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi near Merzouga, as well as breathtaking views of the sun setting and rising. As you leave Merzouga, you will go through the High Atlas Mountains, the Todra and Dades Gorges, and the Rose Valley. The programme includes additional perspectives and locations.
itinerary
Day 1 : Airport arrival in Casablanca - Transfer to your lodging
On the first day of your 12-day vacation, you will be met at the airport by a member of our staff from Linda Morocco Tours who will serve as your driver and guide during the entire journey. Depending on your arrival time, he will then lead you to your Casablanca lodging. If you arrive in the morning, you will have time to explore Casablanca and see the key sights of this royal city. You would start your tour at the Hassan II mosque before moving on to other locations. Dinner and a stay in the hotel overnight.
Day 2 : Casablanca to Rabat
We begin our 12-day Morocco tour today from Casablanca with a quick tour of the city after breakfast at your accommodations. You will eventually depart from Casablanca and go to Rabat, the Moroccan capital. Following a lunch break, we will embark on a sightseeing tour that includes visits to Yacoub Al-Mansour, the minaret of the unfinished mosque founded by the Almohad ruler, the "Tower of Hassan II," the "Mausoleum of Mohammed V," and "Royal Palace," Morocco's administrative centre. Stay overnight in a hotel or riad in Rabat.
Day 3 : Rabat - Volubilis - Meknes - Fes
Today the travel begins with Linda Morocco Tours in the direction of Fes after breakfast at your Rabat lodging. Today's schedule passes through Meknes. While travelling, you will stop at Volubilis, the UNESCO World Heritage site of the ancient Roman ruins at Volubilis. Discover the exquisite mosaics, towering columns, and imposing arches that transport you back in time as you explore the well-preserved ruins. Admire the stunning architecture and extensive history that once adorned this Roman city. Next, we travel to Meknes, where we will wander through Medina and El Hedim Square. We will see all the noteworthy locations in the city, such as the Mausoleum Moulay Ismail, Sahrij Souani, and Bab El Mansour, the largest gate in Morocco. We will have lunch in Meknes. We'll finally travel to Fes city after which you may enjoy your evening. We will spend the night and dinner in Fes.
Day 4 : Full Day Guided Tour in Fes
After breakfast on the fourth day of our Casablanca desert tours, you'll take a walking tour of Fes's Medina to see some of its most well-known sights. Twelve centuries old and a maze of more than nine thousand alleys, Fes's medina is a significant part of the Arabic and Islamic worlds. Our Fes Medina walking tour will concentrate on the following major monuments: Bab Bou Jeloud, "The Blue Gate" of Fez, the most well-known entryway of the Medina and exquisitely embellished with traditional mosaic and carvings, stunning fountains with Andalusian architectural styles, such as the Nejjarine fountain, Medersas (Koranic school) and mosque, which was founded in the early of the 13th century and offers a great example of the beauty of Arabic-Andalusian architecture and mosaic, Qarawiyinne university and mosque, which was the first university in the world according to UNESCO and is considered to be one of the biggest and most influential mosques in Morocco, Africa, and the whole Islamic world Batha Palace, now a museum of fine arts and traditional handicrafts, the Chouara Tanneries, which are emblematic of Fes, and the souks, such as Souk Attarine, one of the liveliest in the city and home to an enormous assortment of spices and dry plants, are all worth visiting. Dinner and spending the night at your Fes riad.
Day 5: Fes - Ifrane - Azrou - Ziz Valley - Merzouga
Our driver from Linda Morocco Tours will meet you at 7 am to take you first to Ifrane, one of Morocco's most picturesque cities (known as the Switzerland of Morocco due to its winter climate, stunning scenery, and incredible architecture). From there, we go to Midelt via Azrou and the Middle Atlas's cedar forest, where you might see herds of Barbary apes, or monkeys. After lunch in Midelt, a town renowned for its delicious apples, we will cross the Tizi-n-Talent mountain and enter the Ziz Valley, which is dotted with long oasis and palm trees. Admire the "ksars" or castles of the several Berber towns that we stop at along the way. We pass through the adobe-colored city of Er-Rachidia, making stops to see kasbahs and palm groves along the way. In the afternoon, we arrive in Merzouga, where you will spend your first night and have dinner in a hotel.
Day 6 : Tour in the Beauty of the Sahara Desert
After breakfast, you can enjoy the pleasures of a leisurely stroll through the enormous dunes of Erg Chebbi, which has Morocco's largest underground natural reservoir, or perhaps you would prefer to go shopping in the neighbouring villages of Merzouga. Then the tiny village of Khamlia, also known as the "black people's village," which is home to descendants of slaves who were taken from the Sudan and whose residents will mesmerise you with their renditions of beloved Gnawa music. After that, take pleasure in an amazing 90-minute camel ride amid shifting sand dunes into a gorgeous sunset. You will arrive at a traditional Berber desert campsite and spend the night in a lovely tent surrounded by the towering dunes. Until it's time to go to sleep, unwind and savour a delectable dinner while taking in the lovely melodies of traditional Berber music. The stars are so numerous and brilliant that you could practically reach out and touch them.
Day 7 :Merzouga - Tinejdad - Todra Gorges - Boumalne Dades
Get up early on this 12 days tour from Casablanca so that you can see the sunrise from the top of a dune in the Sahara. After these beautiful and unique moments, you will have breakfast and then ride a camel back to the hotel, where you may relax with a shower. On our way to Tinghir with Lind Morocco Tours, we pass through Erfoud and Tinejdad, where we may pause to have lunch. In the afternoon, we'll proceed to the Todra Gorges. stopping along the road to take in the view and take panoramic pictures. Arrival at Todra Gorges to hike and enjoy the Canyons' amazing views. Later on, we're going to Dades Valley to check into the hotel and eat dinner.
Day 8 :Boumalne Dades-Kelaa M’gouna-Ouarzazate-Ait Benhaddou-Tizi N’tichka Pass-Marrakech
After a delicious breakfast we'll pass through Skoura and Kelaa M'gouna, once you've taken in the vast view of Taourirt's kasbah and inhaled the sweet scent of flowers, get your cameras ready for yet another photo op at the Atlas film studios in Ouarzazate. After that, you'll visit the stunning Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, which is recognised as a Unesco World Heritage Site, and have a delectable lunch at one of the village's restaurants. We will cross the high Atlas Mountains and the Tizi N'tichka Pass (2260 metres above sea level) on our afternoon journey to Marrakech, finally Linda's Morocco Tours driver will drop you off at your accommodation.
Day 9 :Marrakech Sightseeing Tour
Set out from your accommodation on an engaging guided tour of Marrakech. Discover famous locations like Medrassa Ben Youssef and Bahia Palace while being led by a knowledgeable guide. Take in the rich history and Moorish architecture. Visit the vibrant and culturally significant Jemaa El Fna plaza. Take in the peace and quiet of Majorelle Gardens after lunch. The magnificent conclusion showcases the skills of the artists as it leads you through the colourful souks. When the tour ends it will leave you with priceless memories and a greater appreciation of Marrakech's allure. End at the bustling Djemaa el fna square or at your hotel.
Day 10 :Essaouira day trip
The driver of Linda Morocco Tours will transport you to the beautiful fishing town of Essaouira after breakfast. You will pass through a forest of argan trees on your route, and you may see some goats scaling the trees. When you arrive, you'll see the local fisherman at the fishing port of Essaouira, visit the Skala Kasbah, and stroll along the beach to see the youngsters from the area playing football. After that, you'll have a seafood lunch at a neighbourhood restaurant and take a leisurely stroll through Essaouira's Medina. Various musical ensembles from all across Africa come together for an annual "Gnawa music" event in June. You will return to Marrakech in the afternoon, where you will spend the night at our Hotel/Riad BB.
Day 11 : Casablanca - Essaouira - Oualidia - El Jadida
With Linda Morocco Tours you will depart from Essaouira today and travel down the coastline route, taking in the breathtaking scenery, as we move towards Casablanca, "the commercial centre of Morocco". After crossing the Safi, travel to Oualidia, where you may savour mouthwatering seafood in this amazing location. Following our break for lunch, we will travel to Casablanca city via El Jadida, formerly known as Mazagan. The Portuguese founded this ancient Medina in 1513. When we arrive in Casablanca, it's early evening. Dinner and the night will be spent in a Casablanca hotel or riad.
Day 12 :Casablanca - Airport Transfer
The driver from Linda Morocco Tours will transport you to the airport on the final day of our 12-day Morocco tour from Casablanca, according to the departure schedule of your flight. Completed services: 12-day tour departing from Casablanca. We sincerely hope you enjoyed your tour with Linda Morocco Tours
Includes
- Pick up from your accommodation
- Drop off at your accommodation or Ariport
- 1 Bottles of water each person per Day
- Accommodation during the tour
- Official Guide in Fes
- Official Guide in Marrakech
- Breakfasts and Dinners
- Private tour in comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
- An experienced, English-speaking tour guide/driver.
excludes
- Lunch and other meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Anything mentioned optional in the itinerary.
- Fees to enter monuments
- Tips for the driver