INSAHARA DESERT

Morocco Tours

6day from casablanca

Explore with us Moroccan Imperial cities by strolling the narrow street of Fes and Marrakech and enjoy the colorful souks/markets, experience moroccan culture and traditions during 6 days cultural and dersert tour from Casablanca, go through the most attractive imperial cities of Fes, Meknes, Rabat and Marrakech. Explore the desert and Sahara dunes, ride camels, discover the world heritage Kasbahs, enjoy moroccan hospitality and the delicious Moroccan cuisine during the tour.

•HIGHLIGHTS:

• Stroll the streets of Casablanca & explore its main attractions

• Admire the beautiful historical monuments of Fez, Meknes, Marrakech & Rabat

• Experience Morocco’s four imperial cities on this 6 days tour.

• Visit the biggest Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca

• Explore Fez, the country’s cultural capital, stopping at souks, tanneries, madrasas, and mosques.

• Tour the ancient walled medina of Meknes and the beautiful gates

• See the Roman ruins at Volubilis.

• Admire the lush gardens of Marrakech and check out the snake charmers in Jemma el Fnaa Square.

• Ride camels in the Sahara desert in an unforgettable experience

• Sleep and enjoy an exceptional overnight in desert camp

• Visit and explore the world heritage unesco Kasbahs

• Stroll the labyrinth souks of Marrakech with your guide

• Enjoy the stunning views of valleys & palm groves during our drive to desert

Itinerary:

Day 1: Casablanca – Rabat – Meknes – Fes

Your private tour begins with your driver picking you up from your hotel in Casablanca. We’ll then explore the main cultural sights before we drive to Rabat where we’ll also take a small tour of the city. We’ll then continue through Meknes to Fes where we’ll stay overnight in a riad/hotel.

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Day 2: Fes Sightseeing

We’ll start the day exploring the oldest city in Morocco, snaking through its alleys and narrow streets. We’ll begin sightseeing at the Royal Palace gate, followed by the Jewish headquarter where the first Mellah ever was built in Morocco, during the 16th century. We’ll ensure that you visit all sites with cultural and historical interest including the famous Al Qaraouine University, the oldest in the region.

We’ll also visit the Tanneries, the Attarine museum, and the Moulay Idriss mausoleum. After lunch, you’ll visit many different cooperatives and then, experience a wonderful panoramic view over the whole Medina of Fes before ending the night at your Riad.

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Day 3: Fes – Merzouga desert

Your tour continues with a drive to Azrou where we’ll stop to explore the cedar forest, home of the Berber apes. Our drive, from there, carries on past Midelt and the Ziz valley with a quick lunch/drink stop in Erfoud, continuing through Rissani and finally reaching Merzouga. Once there, we’ll trade in our 4×4 for camels (optional), guided by an experienced camel guide, and explore the region of Erg Chebbi. It’ll take us around 90 minutes to reach the campsite, once there, we’ll enjoy a beautiful sunset over the dunes and once dark, our dinner will be served around a campfire. This night will be spent in Berber tents in the desert.

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Day 4: Merzouga desert – Rissani – Todra gorge – Dades gorge

We’ll fetch an early start to catch the sunrise over the dunes before arriving at a local hotel to freshen up. After breakfast, we’ll head through Rissani and Tinghir to Todra gorge; the highest and narrowest gorge in Morocco. After lunch at the gorge, we’ll drive through the Dades valley enjoying the view of the geological feature known locally as “Monkey Toes”. We’ll stay overnight in Dades valley, including a complimentary dinner and breakfast the next morning.

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Day 5: Dades gorge – Ait Benhaddou – Tizi-n-Tichka – Marrakesh

Our private tour continues with a drive towards Kalaat Mgouna and Ouarzazate, recognized as “the African Hollywood”. Here, we may visit the local film studio and Kasbah (Fortress). We’ll then head to Ait Ben Haddou, to visit the local Kasbah, the largest Kasbah in Morocco and a UNESCO world heritage site. We’ll continue over the High Atlas Mountains until we reach Marrakesh where we’ll spend the night at traditional Riad, in the medina.

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Day 6: Casablanca – Marrakech

After breakfast, we will explore Marrakesh “the red city of Morocco”. Your guided tour includes a visit to the Majorelle Gardens, the Koutoubia Tower, the Saadian tombs and the Bahia Palace. In the afternoon you’ll get the chance to walk around the city or partake in any other activity you’d like before returning to Casablanca.

– The price of this Morocco tour depends on the number of travelers, please fill in the booking form or contact us to get the pricing  for your tour.

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4 Days from Marrakech desert tour

Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Dades Gorge

We will pick up from your hotel/riad in Marrakech to start your 4 Days from Marrakech desert tour, and drive to Ouarzazate through the dramatic Tizi ‘n’ Tichka pass the highest major mountain pass in africa(2260m), over the High Atlas Mountains, appreciating the beauty of the landscape through Berber villages. Arriving at the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, the largest one in Morocco, and UNESCO World Eritage Site since 1987 where we will have lunch before we continue to Dades Gorge via Ouarzazate, “the Hollywood of Africa” and along the (Road of the thousand Kasbahs) spassing by Kalaat Mgouna, “the rose’s city” known for the production of rose water,before arriving at Dades Gorge. Overnight at Hotel/Riad.

Day 2: Dades Gorge – Todra Gorge – Merzouga

After a morning breakfast we’ll drive through the valley to see the amazing rock formation and and take a break in one of the nice spot of the gorge,Leaving the Dades valley towards Tinrghir and the Todra valley we will see the panoramic views of the old mud Berber villages with its palm groves overlooking the valley. Arriving at the todgha Gorge you’ll walk under high red cliff raised up to (300m)at its narrowest point.Continuing on to Erfoud and Rissani lunch will be on the way afterwards, we’ll leave to Merzouga on our arrival there will be a chance to repack and taking only you day packs with what you will need for the desert’s evening, after a cup of tea your local guides will teach you how to mount and dismount and other handy camel-related safety tips,After a traditional dinner under the stars,you will set up Berber tents for our night in the desert.

Day 3: Merzouga area and the Camel trek

After breakfast we’ll start exploring the area, we will begin by visiting the village of black people originaly from Sudan to enjoy their music and the way they live.after that we will drive to Miffis Mines to explore how they work over there before getting behind the Dunes in a full desert with charming views where will sit for some tea with the berber bedouins Before returning back to the hotel,after a cup of tea your local guides will teach you how to mount and dismount and other handy camel-related safety tips then you begin exploring the mysterious sand-sea of the Erg-Chebbi.over night in a berber tent.

Day 4: Merzouga – Fes

We will make up early in the morning to watch the best sunrise of your life and casting different shadows and colours over the the sea of sand dunes, the highest in Morocco, before returning to our desert hotel,after breakfast we’ll travel to Fes via Errachidia along the magnificent Ziz palm groves and other berber villages passing by the Tizi Ntalghamt pass to Midelt where we will have lunch before continuing on to Azrou, a Berber village in the Middle Atlas Mountains. we’ll stop to see the Barbarian apes in the famous Cedar forest. Then to Ifrane (Switzerland of morocco) stopping for a picture or coffe before arriving in Fes where the tour ends.

TOURS FROM THE WORLD TO MOROCCO

Tour from casablanca to sahara desert

1st day: Casablanca – chefchouen:

We pick you up from the airport, we will visit the biggest mosque in morocco (Hassan ll mosque ). then we drive to Rabat where we will see Hassan ll tower, the kasbah of Ouday afterwards, We drive to white-blue city of CHefchouen.

2nd day: chefchouen – Fes

After breakfest we will proceed our tour driving towards Volubilis to enjoy the Roman ruins which are spread over a wide area and afford beautiful views over the valley and hills. After having visited the ruins, we will drive towards Meknes where we will take lunch and walk around to discover the historical mounments and see great walls surrounding the tomb of Moulay Ismail. After we will towards fes for dinner and overnight in local riad.

3rd day: Fes Sightseeing

Enjoy a full day sightseeing tour in Fes which is the oldest of Morocco’s four “Imperial Cities”. The medieval city of Fes El Bali, or “Old Fes” remains complete and is unspoiled. During your tour of this part of the town, you can visit the exotic Bou Inania Medersa, the Medina and the Kairaouine Mosque, where you may take photos of the wonderful courtyard from the main gate as well as the famous soukhs. In the afternoon you can visit Fes El Jdid, or “New Fes” and the Museum of Moroccan Arts. The night is spent in the riad.

4th day: Fes – Merzouga

Departure from Fes at 8 o’clock, travelling via Azrou, where you can see Barbary apes in the cedar forest of the Middle Atlas. Lunch is in Midelt, “the apple capital”, at the foot of the Ayachi Mountain. We continue over the Tizi-n-Talremt 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. Once you reach the bivouac in Erg Chebbi, you will be greeted with a glass of tea and have time to wander the dunes before the sunset. Dinner is served and followed by an evening of music and the night in a nomad tent.

5th day: Merzouga:

After breakfast, you take the camels, either riding or walking behind, as they carry everything needed to cook your lunch, which will be prepared out in the dunes by your camel man. You’ll walk about three hours in the morning, followed by another three in the afternoon returning to the bivouac for dinner and the night.

6th day: Merzouga – Dades:

If you wake up early enough, you can watch the spectacle of the sunrise, when the colour of the dunes and the play of shadows are an awesome sight. After breakfast you can have a camel ride for a couple of hours (or less; it depends on you) before leaving for Tinghir and the Toudgha gorges for lunch. The road passes through Tinjdad and the Toudgha Valley. Here there are plenty of opportunities to walk, such as along the river through the gardens or up the road on the other side of the gorges. Later the itinerary continues to the Dades Valley and the Dades Gorges for the night in a hotel.

7th day: Dades – Ouarzazate:

After breakfast a walk in the Dades Gorges is scheduled. Back at the car, the trip to Ouarzazate continues, going off-road along the Boutarar piste to visit Berber nomads in their caves and partake of a glass of tea with them. From here we continue through the Valley of the Roses, famous for its Rose Festival in May, and where highly valued oils, creams and soups are produced. You reach the kasbahs of Skoura, the most well-known of which is Kasbah Amredil which you will stop to visit. Once in Ouarzazate you will stay in a riad or guest house.

8th day: Ouarzazate – Marrakesh:

After breakfast, the route goes on to Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a World Heritage site and the backdrop for many Hollywood blockbusters such as the Kingdom of Heaven and the Gladiator. It is the most famous Kasbah in Morocco and one of the most visited spots in the whole country. From there the road continues to Telouet, along the recently asphalted road high above the beautiful green valley below. 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, having crossed this highest pass in North Africa.

9th day: Marrakesh Sightseeing:

Marrakech is probably best known for central Djemma El Fna with its juice stalls, dried fruit and nut stalls, women applying henna, snake charmers, story sellers and the myriad of nightly food stalls. You will visit the following places according to time and inclination: the Majorelle Gardens which belonged to Yves St Laurent and is famous for its special shade of blue, the Koutoubia Mosque, El Bahia Palace which means “the palace of the beautiful”, the Qoranic School, the Ben Youssef Medersa which used to house some 80 Qoranic students and the Saadian Tombs. You spend another night in your riad.

10th day: Marrakech _ Casablanca:

in the morining we will Drive back to casablanca to connect with your flights with the best of Morocco’s souvenirs and memories.

Tour includes:

• → Tour 4×4 / minibus with AC

• → Driver

• → Fuel

• → Lunches

Not included:

• → Flight

• → Beverages

NOTE: If this tour we propose does not match what you’re looking for, contact us and we will prepare the trip to your needs and requirements

World Tours, Morocco

DESERT TRIP FROM FES.Length Of Tour 3days :
- Day 1 : Fez – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt – Ziz Gorges – Erg Chebbi

You start 'early in the morning. After crossing the mountains of the Middle Atlas, we drive to Ifrane nicknamed "Little Switzerland" so that, for a moment, there seem to be in Morocco. Through this unusual landscape, we arrive in the cedar forest of Azrou where we meet some ape. We will continue at a time of Midelt, beautiful village famous for its sweet apples, and walking between the houses we will stop for lunch. In the afternoon, after lunch, we will continue towards the desert of Erg Chebbi. Along the way you will be able to admire the beautiful Ziz Gorges with its picturesque valley of palm trees, mountains and ancient Kasbhe. In the evening, arrived at Erg Chebbi, you can 'enjoy a delicious dinner in a typical riad or at a local Kasbha ..

 Day 2 : Erg Chebbi – Rissani – Merzouga – Desert Camp

The awakening in the desert will show ' an unforgettable scene and after breakfast we will have before us a full day of adventure. We will discover the magic that hides the south of Morocco , will ride the dunes and we will have the opportunity to learn about the life of the nomads of the desert. Taking tea with them , visiting their tents , there will be explained the local customs and how they live. The desert has a multitude of colors and contrasts that will enrich your heart. It will go ' to the village of KHAMLIA to see and hear the Gnawa musicians and we can dance with them . After the party we will visit ' Rissani, one of the largest city near the desert. Li ' we will have lunch and we will walk in the market ( market of donkeys and sheep , vegetables and fruits , pharmacies ) . In the desert , your caravan of camels will guide you on the high dunes of Erg Chebbi to watch the sunset and to get you in touch with the real life of the desert. Arrived at the camp , a good cup of tea and to follow one of the best tagine in Morocco . Do not stay too much in the tents out there are billions of stars in the sky and expect that you can not miss . The camel will entertain you with the sound of their bongos in a circle around the fire and listen to their songs and their stories. At this point it will be up ' to you to choose if you retire to your tent or fall asleep with eyes piendi of stars.

 Day 3 : Erg Chebbi – Erfoud – Errachidia – Midelt – Azrou – Fes

The camel will wake you up when it's still oxen to accompany you on the high dunes and watch the sunrise. You will accompaganti at the hotel and after a shower and breakfast we start to Fes through the multitude of landscapes of the Atlas Mountains. A Midelt, famous throughout Morocco for its apples we will stop for lunch. Before arriving in Fez, where we will spend in the forests of cedar, if we are lucky, we can see the monkeys that swarm this area of Morocco. Arrival in Fes in the evening .