8 DAYS DESERT TOUR FROM CASABLANCA
8 DAYS DESERT TOUR FROM CASABLANCA
Casablanca, Morocco
Overview
Sign up for the 8 days Desert Tour from Casablanca and embark on a journey of a lifetime, offering a perfect blend of cultural exploration and natural beauty in Morocco.
Explore Rabat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the king and royal family. Rich in history and culture, Rabat boasts fascinating sites to visit. Continue to Meknes and the Roman Ruins of Volubilis, where you'll discover ancient architecture and learn about Morocco's Roman Empire.
Next, journey to Fes, one of Morocco's oldest and most captivating cities. Explore its bustling medina, visit historical sites, and immerse yourself in local culture. After Fes, traverse the spectacular Atlas Mountains, enjoying breathtaking scenery and picturesque villages along the way.
A highlight of the tour is the Sahara Desert, where you'll spend a night under the stars in a traditional desert camp. Explore palm valleys and Kasbahs, enhancing your desert experience. Conclude your journey in vibrant Marrakech, exploring bustling markets, historic sites, and the vibrant culture of this incredible city.
In addition to exploring historical sites and natural wonders, the Desert Tour offers opportunities to engage with local communities. participate in cultural activities such as traditional music performances and pottery workshops, and savor authentic Moroccan meals prepared with fresh ingredients and aromatic spices.
8-DAYS DESERT TOUR FROM CASABLANCA ON THE MAP
Included
- Pick-up from Casablanca or meet and greet at the airport
- Well-maintained 4WD, van or bus for transportation including fuel
- An experienced & multilingual driver
- Local tour guides for exploring Volubilis, Fes & Marrakech.
- 5 nights accommodation in Casablanca, Chefchaouen & Meknes including bed & breakfast.
- 2 nights accommodation in Merzouga desert & Dades Valley including dinner & breakfast
- Unique Experiences
Excluded
- Lunches & drinks on the way
- Admission fee to sites if any
- Extras
Tour Plan
DAY1: Arrive in Casablanca
Meet & greet upon arrival in Mohamed V International Airport of Casablanca, or in the train station, then spend the first half-day exploring the landmarks of this large city. Visit the Hassan II Mosque, the third largest mosque in the Islamic World with the capacity of holding more than 86000 worshipers. The minaret dominates the horizons of the city with its striking architecture that astonishes every visitor.
Drive by the paved Corniche of Ain Diab before getting to the famous Ricks Cafe where the Casablanca movie was shot. Later, we will get to your hotel where you will spend your first night.
Day2: Casablanca - Rabat - Meknes - Volubilis - Fes
After having breakfast in your hotel in Casablanca, we will drive to the blue-city of Chefchaouen passing by Rabat. The city of Rabat is the administrative and official capital of Morocco being home for the king and the royal family. Visit the dramatic Kasbah of Oudaya, which panoramically overlooks the ever-flowing Bou Regreg River, Sale & the Atlantic Ocean.
Visit the striking Mohammed V mausoleum where the king’s father, uncle & grandfather are buried. The building is fascinating with its white marble from the outside and intricate artworks from the inside. Adjacent to the mausoleum is the impressive Hassan Tower, which was planned to be the largest mosque in the Islamic World back in the 12th century, but the Almohad Sultan died after three years of work leaving the project incomplete.
We will continue on the track to Meknes, which was founded by the late Moulay Ismail in the 17th century. Begin our tour by the impressive Bab Mansour, stretch your legs in the nearby olive market, visit the Moulay Ismail Mausoleum, then drive through the high walls of the Royal Palace before getting to the granaries and stables.
Drive to the Roman Ruins of Volubilis where we will have a guided walking tour while learning about the Roman civilisation that settled in the north of Africa. Later, we will resume our drive to Fes where we will spend our second night.
Day3: Full-Day Exploring Fes
Today, you will spend the day exploring and enjoying the magic of Fes with a local tour guide who knows the city like the back of his/her hand. Drive uphill from where you can enjoy a nice panoramic view of the Fes el-Bali (oldest Fes) while learning about the history behind the foundation of this mysterious city.
Fes el-Bali is listed by the UNESCO as World Heritage Site and is the largest carfree district in the world. Take memorable by the golden gates of the Royal Palace, then stretch your legs in the adjacent Mellah (former Jewish Quarter) with its bustling Souks.
Now, it’s the time dive in the heart of the Fes el-Bali with its intricate alleyways, bustling cafes, vibrant Souks, unique style of life, and much more. Pass by the Quarawyyine University, which is the oldest university in the world, visit the Chouara Tanneries, Museums, Souks…in the late afternoon, we will escort you back to your Riad.
Day4: Fes - Ifrane - Ziz Valley - Merzouga Desert
After having breakfast in your Riad, you will head to the Sahara Desert crossing the lush Middle Atlas Mountains after having a pause for refreshment in Ifrane, the cleanest and Switzerland version town of Morocco. The Middle Atlas is blessed with cedar forests that have protected by the UNESCO hosting a colony of Barbary Apes, which you can spot beside the road. After lunch in Midelt, you continue on the track further south through the Ziz Gorges & palm valley before reaching the dunes of Erg Chebbi that mark the end of today’s journey.
Upon arrival, you will have a camel ride experience while enjoying the breathtaking views of the sunset before getting to our luxury desert camp where you will have a nice meal for dinner. It’s in the desert where the first thing that comes to every visitor’s mind is how outstandingly prevalent silence is forcing the soul to liberate itself from the burdens of life.
Day5: Merzouga Desert - Erfoud - Todra Gorge - Dades Valley
Early wake up in the morning to attend the majestic view of the sunrise over the dunes, then get back to the hotel by camel for refreshing breakfast and for taking a shower. Drive to Dades Valley from Erfoud, Tinejdad and Todra Gorges where you will stretch your legs through these impressive canyons that have attracted mountain climbers from all over the world as well as locals seeking cooler when it gets boiling in the summer.
After lunch, continue on the track to the Dades Valley where you will be assisted with luggage and formalities at the hotel. You may want to have a swim at the pool, relax or stretch your legs down to the village of Boumalne Dades.
Day6: Dades Valley - Ouarzazate - Ait Benhaddou - Marrakech
Today, we will drive through the famous road of one thousand Kasbahs including a short pause at the Valley of Roses known for its annual festival of roses. We will resume our journey to the Ouarzazate (Hollywood of Africa) famous for its Taorirt Kasbah that is located at the heart of the city and the Atlas Film Studios where many Hollywood Movies were shot such as Cleopatra, the Kingdom of Heaven and many others. Then, to the Ait Benhaddou built over a hill to stand as a watchful eye for the caravans traversing the Sahara from the High Atlas Mountains. Drive to Marrakech over the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2260m) that we will reach in the late afternoon.
Day7: Full-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech
At 09:30 am, you will meet with your professional English speaking tour guide whose knowledge about the most hidden features of Marrakech is outstanding. You will first embark for an interesting sightseeing tour around the Ville Nouvelle of Marrakech that was built by the French when Morocco was under the French rule from 1912 to 1956. You will include a visit to the exotic and botanical gardens of Majorelle that was initially created by Jacques Majorelle and was bought and expanded by Saint Laurent. After that, you will head to the Menara Gardens with its olive grove, pavilion, and lagoon.
Begin your walking tour at the impressive mosque of La Koutoubia that was built in the 12th century by the Almohads with its minaret dominating the horizons of the city. Continue on the track to the Saadian Tombs that was built by the Saadians in the 16th century, then to the beautiful Palace of the Bahia before meandering around the vibrant and traditional Souks (Markets) of Marrakech to end your day tour at the Square of Jemaa El Fna (focal point of Marrakech) in the late afternoon.
Day8: Marrakech - Casablanca Airport
After having breakfast in your hotel/Riad in Marrakech, and depending on your flight schedule, we will drive to the Mohammed V International Airport where we will assist you for your departure. End of Service.
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JoVerified One ticked off the bucket list We were so happy with our private tour to the desert. Our driver Hassan collected us from our riad, which is apparently rare according to the staff as most have you meet them outside the Medina, and we settled into our very clean and comfortable Prado. Hassan was very knowledgeable about history and culture and gave us options for stops and visits. One of the highlights was a traditional lunch at a locals cafe. Accomodation was excellent and the scenery brilliant. Our tour was custom designed to drop us at our next destination at the end making it very easy. We can highly recommend Morocco Exclusive Tours. William CollierVerified Stunning 4days trip From the first email exchanges, MET provided me with clear and timely information. They helped us to decide on options for our 4-day Merzouga dunes trip from Marrakech to Fes. The riads selected were very good and the campsite an incredible experience! Everything was extremely well planned (all meals were included and the restaurants were very good!). The trip to the campsite on camels was very well planned and our sunset stop is a lifetime memory. We saw many places, we visited kasbahs, walked along gorges, even a one hour walk in a wonderful relaxing orchard! Our guide and driver, Hassan and Youssef, were absolutely fantastic! Very outgoing, correct and educated young men. Youssef took great care of us always making sure that we were comfortable and had everything we needed. Hassan was the safest driver you could wish for. I won’t hesitate to recommend Morocco Exclusive Tours. Fernanda lupesVerified Incredible experience The booking process was super smooth, through the contact form on the website and then by exchanging with Youssef, who was very helpful and responsive. We managed to communicate everything in English.Hassan was a spectacular tour guide for our party of 4. We had such an amazing time. He was so friendly and had a good knowledge of the country, and worked hard to accomodate our every request. His driving was very smooth and comfortable. Our accomodation was awesome on the first night in the Dades Valley. On our next night in Merzouga, we rode camels at sunset then stayed at a fun desert camp. We messaged the tour company that night to do quad biking the next day, which they (Youssef) facilitated for us. This was an awesome add on and would highly recommend this.Everything met our expectations!! We totally recommend Morocco Exclusive Tours and definitely ask for Hassan. You won't regret it!! Thank you, Morocco Exclusive Tours, for making our trip fun, beautiful, and relaxing!! Stefano RVerified Amazing Unforgettable Moroccan adventure, 100%Highly recommended From the first email exchanges, Youssef provided me with clear and timely information. They helped me to decide on options for our 4-day Merzouga dunes trip from Marrakech to Fes. The riads selected were very good and the campsite an incredible experience! Everything was extremely well planned (all meals were included and the restaurants were very good!). The trip to the campsite on camels was very well planned and our sunset stop is a lifetime memory. We saw many places, we visited kasbahs, walked along gorges, even a one hour walk in a wonderful relaxing orchard! Our guide/driver Youssef Was absolutely fantastic! Very outgoing, correct and educated young men, took great care of us always making sure that we were comfortable and had everything we needed And was the safest driver you could wish for. All our needs were accounted for and we would certainly recommend Morocco Exclusive Tours to anyone visiting Morocco. Christian lamVerified Amaaazing experience I and my wife made the best decision to book a private tour with Morocco Exclusive Tours, Well worth the cost.Youssef was prompt, detailed, and ever-so-patient with my endless questions prior to booking. (Thank you so much!)But Hassan...what an excellent guide and driver! He was very knowledgeable about the desert regions, knew a lot of the people, and always knew the best places for food. He was also good at gauging when we wanted to talk .The ATV and camel riding in the desert, the rose city, and the spice shop were some of my favorites.We liked that we had options on sight-seeing and photo opportunities during the drive. They really take care of the details for each customer, taking the stress out of transportation and ensuring all the best sights were visited. The accommodations were also excellent. Best luxury tents in the desert. If we had to do this again, we would ask to stay in Skoura my final night. Seems exciting to stay in an oasis!Highly recommend this company and guide/driver. We truly appreciate his dedication and commitment to ensuring our trip was memorable and enjoyable. Thank you for the excellent service!I also recommend a 4-day tour at minimum to see the desert properly. moha kVerified Exceptionnel !!!!! Morocco Exclusive Tours organized a customized round trip through Morocco for us making sure to stop at all the sights we wanted to visit. The communication with Youssef was perfect and she always replied immediately whenever we had a question. And we couldn’t have been luckier with Hassan as our driver! He is a knowledgeable, kind, respectful and save driver who always made sure that we are comfortable. Thank you to the whole team for making this trip an extraordinary experience. Jonathan bamVerified INCREDIBLE TRIP !!! This was a wonderful experience for us that we will never forget. A special thnaks to Youssef, Morocco Exclusive Tours manager, who organized this wonderful three days for us, and in those three days we saw everything we wanted and much more.We drove through the high Atlas mountains, visited Ait Ben Haddou, Rissani, Efroud, the Azrou forest with adorable monkeys, the wonderful Telouet and Amridil kasbahs, saw beautiful landscapes, enjoyed the Erg Chebbi dunes.From the beginning, everything was wonderfully organized, the accommodations we stayed in were excellent and the kind you would have chosen yourself, the food was very tasty.Our guide/driver Hassan was a wonderful person, professional, patient, always ready to help and answered all our questions.In those three days we spent with him, he became a dear friend and a person we will always remember fondly.Thank you so much Morocco Exclusive Tours for all the wonderful moments and we hope that we will have the opportunity to make another wonderful tour for us again. Susy IVerified Safe even for a solo woman traveler! Would highly recommend this private tour of Morocco. 10/10! Where do I even begin? For my birthday I booked a ten-day Morocco exclusive tour. Best decision and I’m so glad I didn’t book with anyone else! I am a total planner when it comes to my travels. Thank you for taking that huge task off of my shoulders and making it the best tour for exactly what I wanted to see in only 10 days! Literally everything is catered around your tastes so the more specific you get with them the better the experience. You don’t have to worry about anything, accommodation, FOOD, transportation (my driver was amazing I could sleep with how smooth he drives)! Total peace of mind! We hit everything on my special list that I wanted to see and more. You guys truly made me feel so special going above and beyond, thank you again for making this birthday trip one I will always remember. P.S. I recommend bringing cash with you and exchanging it once you land to avoid CC fees. Cash for tipping which you will gladly want to do, Moroccan ppl are so helpful and of course, cash for shopping! There is a lot of shopping to be done but some don’t accept cards- even some local restaurants. 💕 Alondra RVerified The best trips in Morocco I went on a trip to Morocco with Morocco Exclusive Tours on Junuary 2023. It was an unforgettable experience! Our tour leader, Youssef, was knowledgeable, professional, organized, and friendly. He also secured excellent local tour guides for us in each destination. Our driver, Hassan, was careful, professional, and friendly. The accommodations were excellent; the riads were especially beautiful. The food was delicious. The trip itinerary was thorough, and the included activities were informative and enjoyable. I highly recommend this Travel Agency and might even take it again in the future. ElenVerified AMAZING 4 DAYS MARRAKECH DESERT TRIP I booked a private trip for me and my girlfriend to the Atlas mountains and the desert and it was awesome !Our driver and guide Moha made this an unforgettable trip. Excellent chauffeur, English and French speaking, and being a Berber himself with lots of knowledge about the area the history and the culture ..Some of our highlights: iat Ben Haddou and the small Painting we got there (tx to Moha) the camel sunset trip and night in the desert (watching millions of stars), Ouarzazat, and the many nice stops along the road ...100% to be recommended !!














