Moroccan Desert
Duration
11 Days / 12 Nights
Destination
Casablanca
Travellers
2+

IMPERIAL CITIES & SAHARA DESERT TREKKING TOUR TO FES VIA DESERT

The "Tour to Fes via Desert" is an exhilarating journey that combines the ancient wonders of Fes, one of Morocco's most historic and culturally rich cities, with the stunning and mystical Sahara Desert. This tour offers a unique blend of experiences, allowing you to explore the labyrinthine medina of Fes, witness traditional craftsmanship, and savor Moroccan cuisine. As you travel through the mesmerizing landscapes of the Sahara, you'll encounter breathtaking dunes, nomadic communities, and have the opportunity to ride camels for an authentic desert adventure. The "Tour to Fes via Desert" promises an unforgettable fusion of cultural immersion and natural beauty, making it a truly enchanting Moroccan adventure.
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The "Tour to Fes via Desert" is an exhilarating journey that combines the ancient wonders of Fes, one of Morocco's most historic and culturally rich cities, with the stunning and mystical Sahara Desert. This tour offers a unique blend of experiences, allowing you to explore the labyrinthine medina of Fes, witness traditional craftsmanship, and savor Moroccan cuisine. As you travel through the mesmerizing landscapes of the Sahara, you'll encounter breathtaking dunes, nomadic communities, and have the opportunity to ride camels for an authentic desert adventure. The "Tour to Fes via Desert" promises an unforgettable fusion of cultural immersion and natural beauty, making it a truly enchanting Moroccan adventure.

What's included

Destination
Casablanca Discover Casablanca
Departure Location
Pick Up: From Accommodation or Casablanca International Airport
Return Location
Drop Off: At Marrakech International Airport
Tour Start Date & Time
Everyday
Price includes
  • 14 days Tour in 4x4 vehicles
  • Driver (English Speaker)
  • Excursion by Camel in the Desert
  • First Entrance fees
  • Fuel
  • Local Guide for Visit Fez
  • Local Guide for Visit Marrakech
  • Night in bivouac including dinner and breakfast
  • Pick up and drop off to your accommodation
  • Professionally guided tour
Price does not include
  • Entrance/Activity
  • Flight
  • Lunches
  • Tips

This 11-day tour through Morocco offers a captivating journey through the country’s rich history, diverse landscapes, and vibrant culture. From the bustling city of Casablanca to the ancient medina of Marrakech, this tour takes you on a memorable adventure. You’ll explore historical sites, traditional riads, and breathtaking natural wonders, providing you with a deep and immersive experience of Morocco’s unique charm and beauty. Whether you’re discovering the imperial cities, wandering the desert dunes, or immersing yourself in the lively souks of Marrakech, this tour promises an unforgettable and diverse adventure in the heart of North Africa.

  • Day 1
  • Day 2
  • Day 3
  • Day 4
  • Day 5
  • Day 6
  • Day 7
  • Day 8
  • Day 9
  • Day 10
  • Day 11
  • Day 12
  • Day 13
  • Day 14
Day 1

Casablanca - Rabat – Meknes

Will we collect you from your hotel to visit the Hassan II Mosque before departing to Rabat. In Rabat you can visit to the Mechouar of the Royal Palace, the ruins of Chellah, the Mohammed V Mausoleum and the Hassan Tower. After lunch we will depart to Meknes to arrive early evening. You can take dinner in the restaurant overlooking the square opposite the Bab Mansour gate. Your accommodation will be in a traditional riad in the old medina.

Day 2

Meknes - Volubilis – Fes

After breakfast we will take a tour of Meknes including El Hdim square, Bab El Mansour, the massive gate which is the entrance to the old city and the Jewish quarter, the Royal Granaries & the city rampart. We will then depart via Volubilis, the Roman ruins and Moulay Idriss, the holy town and an important place of pilgrimage where the founder of Morocco’s first dynasty is buried. We will continue onto Fes. Dinner and accommodation at a traditional riad.

Day 3

Fes (City Tours With Local Guide)

You will have a guided tour to discover the medina and the famous Souks of Fes - its narrow cobbled streets are filled with ancient mosques and towering green-glazed minarets. You will visit the most beautiful palaces and monuments of Fes. The tour will include a visit to the tannery and the ceramics cooperative to see the traditional Moroccan crafts.

Day 4

Fes - Ilfrane - Azrou - Midelt – Merzouga

Departure from Fes at 8 o'clock, travelling via Azrou, where you can see Barbary apes in the forest of the Middle Atlas. And Switzerland’ of Morocco and the cedar forests of Azrou where we can stop to hand feed the monkeys. Lunch is in Midelt, “the apple capital”.

We continue over the Tizi-n-Talgoumt pass and through the Ziz Valley, which is particularly well-known for its palm trees and the length of the oasis. All along the road there are innumerable “ksars”, small villages of individual houses. From here we reach Er Rachidia and then Erfoud, famous for its date festival and fossils, and to the famous Dunes of Erg Chebbi, After a welcoming glass of tea in a Guest House near the dunes, you can take a walking in the dunes. And then sunset from the top of the dunes is spectacular (250m) and afterwards there is dinner and night in Guest House.

Day 5

Merzouga - Khamlia - Rissani – Erg Chebbi

Today we will explore the desert region. We will make a circuit of the desert dunes where you will have the opportunity to see the nomad's way of life and the amazing changing contrasts of the desert. We will visit to the ‘black village’ of Khamlia to see the Gnawa musicians. We will have a traditional Berber pizza for lunch. In the afternoon you will prepare for departure on the camels. Once at the bivouac, you take a camel ride to watch the sunset from the top of the dunes. Back at the bivouac, dinner and overnight in tents at the camp.

Day 6

Merzouga - Toudgha Gorges - Dades Canyon

We will wake up early to see the spectacular sunrise over the dunes before making our way back to the hotel for breakfast and a shower. We will cross the palm line valleys of Tourog and Tinjdad to arrive to Toudgha Gorge. We will take a walk in the Toudgha Gorges and have lunch in a local restaurant before continuing to our accommodation in the Dades Canyon.

Day 7

Dades Canyon – Boutaghrar Piste – Ouarzazate

After breakfast a walk in the Dades Gorges is scheduled. Back to the car, the trip to Ouarzazate continues, going off-road along the Boutaghrar piste and Iat Mraou Village to visit Berber nomads in their caves and partake of a glass of herbs tea with them.

From here we continue through the Valley of the Roses, famous for its Rose Festival in 20th to 25th of May, and past the kasbahs of Amridil in Skoura Palm, continue to Ouarzazate via the big lake of El Mansour Edahbi, Dinner and night in a traditional Riad .

Day 8

Ouarzazate (Free Day)

You will have the day at leisure for shopping or sightseeing. You can visit the Taourirt Kasbah and the “Hollywood of Morocco”, the Atlas film studios .

Day 9

Ouarzazate – Ksar Ait Ben Haddou – Telouet Kasbah – Marrakech

After breakfast, the route goes on to Ksar Ait Ben Haddou, a World Heritage site and the backdrop for many Hollywood blockbusters. It is the most famous Ksar in Morocco. From there the road continues to Telouet, along the new asphalted road. Telouet is set right in the midst of the mountains and was once the seat of the last Pasha of Marrakesh, El Glaoui, from where the highest pass in Africa, Tizi-n-Tichka was controlled. At the end of the afternoon we arrive in Marrakesh. Dinner and night in your Riad.

Day 10

Marrakech (City Tours With Local Guide)

You will have a guided tour of Marrakech including a visit to the Menara Gardens, the Koutoubia Mosque, the Saâdien tombs and the Bahia palace. You can explore the amazing medina and the fascinating Jamaa El Fna square with lively entertainment and lovely Souks.

Day 11

Marrakech (Free Day)

You will have the day to explore Marrakech or you can take an optional day tour to Cascade d’Ouzoud.

Day 12

Marrakech - Essaouira

We will spend the morning at leisure for shopping or relaxing in Marrakech before departing at your convenience to Essaouira.

Day 13

Essaouira (Free Day)

Enjoy your day wandering the old fortified fishing port of Essaouira on the Atlantic coast. See the amazing mixture of Portuguese and Berber architecture. Explore the colorful souks, art galleries, the carpentry workshops devoted to cedar and Thuya wood carving and the fortified harbor with its stalls of freshly caught seafood.

Day 14

Essaouira – Marrakech

We will spend the morning at leisure for shopping or relaxing in Essaouira before leaving early afternoon to arrive in Marrakech by 4pm. Dropping you off in your accommodation. End of our Service.

More about Casablanca

Casablanca, often referred to as the "Gateway to Morocco," is a dynamic coastal city that rests on the northwest edge of the African continent. This thriving metropolis is a fascinating blend of old-world Moroccan culture and contemporary urban development. While it may not boast the same historical significance as cities like Marrakech or Fez, Casablanca stands out as a symbol of Morocco's modernization and global connectivity.
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Morocco Planet LLC is a boutique travel agency based in Casablanca and Marrakech. Passionate about sharing his Berber culture and the secrets of the kingdom he calls home, Amar is the chief storyteller, taking guests to his favorite areas of Morocco to ensure each chapter of their Moroccan adventure is a truly unforgettable adventure.

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Imperial Cities & Sahara Desert Trekking Plus Atlantic Coast

Duration
11 Days / 12 Nights
Destination
Casablanca
Travellers
2+

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