Ultimate 10-Day Tour from Casablanca: Imperial Cities, Mountains & Sahara Desert

Overview

Embark on the ultimate 10-day Moroccan adventure beginning in Casablanca and concluding in vibrant Marrakech. This comprehensive journey takes you through the country’s rich history and diverse landscapes. You’ll explore the imperial cities of Rabat, Meknes, and Fes, wander the striking blue streets of Chefchaouen, and stand among the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis.

The adventure continues through the Middle Atlas mountains to the Sahara Desert in Merzouga, where you’ll ride a camel, experience Berber music, and witness stunning sunrises over the Erg Chebbi dunes. Your journey concludes with a dramatic drive through the Todra and Dades Gorges, a visit to the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, and a full day of sightseeing in Marrakech with a local expert guide.

Highlights of the 10-day tour from Casablanca

• Begin in Casablanca, visiting the Hassan II Mosque, and explore the capital, Rabat.

• Wander the photogenic blue-washed streets of the mountain town Chefchaouen.

• Explore the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the imperial city of Meknes.

• Enjoy a guided tour of Fes, Morocco’s spiritual and cultural heart, including its ancient tanneries.

• Drive through the Middle Atlas, see Barbary apes in the Cedar Forest near Azrou.

• Experience a camel trek and spend a night in a desert camp among the Erg Chebbi dunes.

• Visit Khamlia village to hear traditional Gnawa music and learn about nomadic life.

• Marvel at the dramatic cliffs of the Todra Gorges and the landscapes of the Dades Valley.

• Tour the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Conclude with a full day of sightseeing in Marrakech, including the Majorelle Garden, Bahia Palace, and Jemaa el-Fnaa square.

Tour itinerary

Day 1: Arrival to Casablanca- Rabat.

You will meet our driver/guide upon your arrival at Mohammad V airport. Then, check in at Hotel.

If you arrive early we will use the time to explore Hassan II mosque , Place Mohamed V .thereafter, heading to Rabat which is home to the Hassan Tower, built in the 12th century, and the Oudaya Kasbah, an 11th-century fortress built in Andalusian style.

At afternoon, you will be driven back to your Riad/hotel for the night.

Day 2: Rabat -Chefchaouen via RIF Mountains.

After breakfast, you will depart via the attractive road of the countryside villages and then to Ouazzan, a beautiful little town; once you reach the blue city of Chefchaouen, you will have your first contact with this small beautiful city. it is easy to explore, with enough winding paths to keep you occupied with the splendor of each part or wall of the city that is an attraction. Later, you will check in your hotel for the night.

Day 3: Chefchaouen – VOLUBILIS Ruins- Meknes – Fes.

After having breakfast, your journey will start to Volubilis crossing via Wazan and other Riff villages. In Volubilis, you will discover the roman ruins and learn about the archeological site of Moroccan history. Then, you’ll head to Moulay Idriss which is a city built upon the hill.

Afterwards, you are going to Meknes city where you will stop for lunch and hang around the historical huge walls of the old Medina, Bab el-mansour, Lahdim square and enjoy a visit to the mausoleum of Moulay ismail. Then, driving directly to Fes city where you will spend the night in a traditional Riad (hotel).

Day 4: Fez Exploration Day.

After breakfast at your Riad/Hotel, you will start your visit to the spiritual capital of the country and our oldest city (Fes). Walk through its bustling souks, epic alleys and historical monuments. The first is the gate of the great Royal Palace.

Then visit all the sites of cultural and historical interest including the famous University of Al-Qarawiyin, the tanneries and the Attarine Museum.

After lunch, you will see the best area to stay in Fes (Fes el-Bali) a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the most exotic and ancient area of ​​the city, with its alleys and epic Moroccan monuments such as Bab Boujloud (the main gate to the city). Fes el-Bali is a paradise for local handicrafts with colorful Moroccan patterns, leather and metalwork, etc. In the afternoon, we will visit the new city. Overnight in at the hotel/Riad.

Day 5: Fes – Ifran – Azrou – Midelt.

At 8:00 a.m, you will travel towards Ifran, a beautiful mountain town, referred to as “the Switzerland of Morocco” and then on to Midelt. During this travel you’ll experience glimpses of the Middle Atlas and High Atlas mountains. Stopping at Azrou, is Berber village in the middle of the famous cedar forest, where you may see Barbary apes. After sometime within the forest, your trip continues to Midelt along the magnificent hills and the Atlas Mountains. There, you will be accommodated in a luxury hotel, dinner included

Day 6: Midelt- ZIZ Valley – Merzouga.

After breakfast in your hotel, you will come to Merzouga desert via Errachidia and Erfoud by passing through the fascinating Tiz Ntalghamt pass and the Ziz vally along the road, taking in views of the High Atlas plateau. You’ll notice how the landscape changes to reveal hints of the desert as you approach the Errachidia town, where you’ll have lunch.

Afterwards, you will continue and sometimes stop for taking fotos on panoramic views along the way to Erfoud and Rissani. You will arrive at Merzouga in the afternoon. You’ll be welcomed with a glass of tea before you begin your camel ride to the desert camp for spending an overnight there with Berber music and sand boarding.

Day 7: Merzouga area (ERG CHEBBI) – Khamlia village.

In the early morning, you should wake up to watch what well may be the best sunrise of your life. Then, you’ll peacefully camel-trek back to your hotel, assess the unique beauty of the stunner Erg Chebbi dunes – changing with the light as the day progresses. You’ll leave by 4*4 cars for Khamlia village, a remote village in the middle of desert.  There you’ll meet the local people and experience in small oasis, it is real rural Morocco. You have the chance to learn about style life of Nomads. In the afternoon, you will come back to your hotel.

Day 8: Merzouga – Tingher- Toudgha Gorges – Dades valley.

After breakfast in the hotel, you are going to drive off-road in the beautiful black desert crossing Berber oases of palm trees, mud houses, till we get to Alnif village, a place known for its fossil industry where you will have a stop for a drink, then continue your journey via the high Atlas mountains to see the stunning gorges of Todgha with springs of water runs between the rocks. After the gorges, your trip continues through the magic mountains of the Dades Valley where you will spend the night in a nice hotel located on the top of the mountain with an overview panoramic of the valley.

Day 9: Dades valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah – Marrakech.

Today, you will travel through the Dades Valley towards Kalaa M’gouna and Ouarzazate. The route through Dades Valley is called, “the 1000 Kasbahs way” well-known for its roses and the cinema studios of Ouarzazate.  You will pass by Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, built by T-hami El Glaoui, one of the last Berber chieftains.  During the beginning of the 20th Century, now it is a UNESCO heritage site. After that, you will begin to cross the high Atlas Mountains with many panoramic views and attractive Berber villages all along the way till Marrakech city.

Day 10:  Marrakech Sightseeing.

Today, with a local expert’s Guide you will explore Marrakesh city, by visiting its wonderful and stunning places; The Majorelle Garden, The Koutoubia Mosque, The square, The Medina, The Menara Garden, the Bahia Palace and Djemma el Fna Square where you will enjoy a walking tour by seeing palm readers, acrobats, camels, markets and more. In the afternoon, you will have some free time to roam by yourself through the other parts of the city.

Note: Our suggested tours and day trips are able to modify according to your needs and requirements.

Prices: The price of several tours. If you provide the period in which you plan to visit our country, the number of people and if there is a preferred hotel / riad, we can give you the most accurate prices. Contact us about this on any of our social media that are easy for you to use.

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