8 days Casablanca Sahara desert trip

8 days Casablanca Sahara desert trip overview:

Duration: 8 days – 7 nights

Departure: Casablanca

Arrival: Marrakech

Casablanca Sahara desert trip itinerary:

Day 1: Casablanca- Rabat- Chefchaouen.

8 days Casablanca Sahara desert trip departure: You will meet the company professional guide at Casablanca’s Mohammed V airport to start your tour. First of all, you will set off for Hassan II mosque (the second largest religious building in the world which is open to non-Muslim). Later on, we will set off to the administrative capital of Morocco (Rabat). We will start with the Bad challah, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and one of the main gates of the royal palace and the Oudaya Kasbah. Continuing our journey we travel via the city of Kenitra, located in one of Morocco’s main agricultural areas, and over the Rif Mountains to Wazzan and finally our destination of Chefchaouen. Overnight in Riad in the Medina of the Bleu pearl (Chefchaouen).

Day 2: Chefchaouen – Fes.

Today you are going to have a free morning to explore the bleu city and an experience on its side by taking some pictures as memories. After lunch, we will set off to the city of Fes via different and amazing panoramic views where you are going to stop to discover it. Arriving at the Moroccan old city (Fes) where your accommodation is at the Medina (old city).8 days Casablanca Sahara desert trip

Day 3: Exploring Fes (Culture tour with local guide)

After breakfast, you will start exploring the oldest city in Morocco, walking in its alleys and small streets. Our visit starts by visiting the Royal Palace gate, the Jewish quarter, the first Mellah ever built in Morocco, built during the 14th century. We will ensure that you visit all sites with cultural and historical interest including the famous Al Karaouine University, considered the oldest one in the world, the Tanneries, and Moulay Idriss mausoleum. After lunch in a traditional Moroccan restaurant, you will visit the tiles cooperative and then experience a wonderful panoramic view over the whole Medina of Fes. Overnight in the riad.

Day 4: Fes – Ifrane- Cedar Forest- Medalt – Ziz Valley- Merzouga

After breakfast, you will start your long day where you will see different things in one day. Our day tour will start from the first imperial city of Morocco (Fes) toward the Sahara desert. We will travel through the middle Atlas Mountains. On our way, we will pass through the city of Ifrane which is known as “Moroccan Switzerland” because of its building. We will continue to the home of the native barbarian apes which the cedar forest, the largest and the biggest one in Morocco. After crossing the Middle Atlas Mountains we will see many tents and caves of the nomadic families before stopping at the city of Medalt which famous for the apples. En route, and before arriving at the camel rides we will have a stop at the palm groves which is an impressive view of the palm trees.

Day 5: MERZOUGA- RISSANI- TOUDRA GORGES- DADES VALLEY

While you were enjoying the sunrise at the heart of the dunes and taking beautiful memories your camel man will take you back to the hotel where you will enjoy your breakfast and having a hot shower as well. Later on, we will drive to Dades valley passing through the city of Rissani/Sijilmassa which is one of the main stops of the commercial caravans that coming from Africa. On Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday there will be an opportunity to visit the traditional market of Rissani. We drive to Todra gorges as the main place for having a picnic because it is a wonderful view. Arriving at Dades valley where you will have an overnight in a hotel that sheds the light and have a good view of the valley.8 days Casablanca Sahara desert trip

Day 6: DADES VALLEY- ROSES VALLEY – OUARZAZAT- MARRAKECH

Today we travel off-road and explore the region between the Dades Valley and the Valley of Roses. You will encounter the local nomads, some of whom still live in caves and tents. At El-Kelaa M’Gouna up to 4000 tonnes of rose petals are picked every spring to be processed into rosewater or exported for the perfume industry. The Rose Festival is held here in May. As we travel from El-Kelaa M’Gouna towards Skoura you will see Kasbahs set out among the greenery of the Dades Valley. The small town of Skoura is surrounded by an impressive palm grove and the most beautiful Kasbahs in southern Morocco are to be found here. Continuing south we arrive at the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, probably the most celebrated, filmed, and photographed Kasbah in Morocco. Featured in numerous films (including Lawrence of Arabia, The Sheltering Sky, and Gladiator), it is the best-preserved Kasbah in Morocco and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Crossing the mountains via the Tizi n Tichka pass. then arriving at Marrakesh, the overnight at the Riad inside the Medina.

Day 7: MARRAKECH (city tour by local guide)

After breakfast at your Riad, the local guide will pick you up to start exploring the city of Marrakech. Today will see the most attractive sights and monuments that Marrakech contains including Bahia Palace, Koutoubia mosque, Saadian tombs, Jamaa El Fanaa square as well as exploring the traditional Souk of the city. In the afternoon, your driver will take you to visit the famous Majorelle Garden, Menara Garden and having a look at the new medina (geliz) of Marrakech. In the evening we will go back to the Raid.

Day 8: Marrakech –Airport

Transfer to the airport according to the schedule that interests you and end of our 8 days Casablanca Sahara desert trip.

Casablanca Sahara desert trip includes:

Free pick up from Airport is “Optional”

Private 4×4 vehicle/minibus

Several languages speaking driver

Tour guide “Optional”

Accommodation including “Bed, dinner and breakfast”

Camel trekking in Merzouga dunes

1 night in a desert camp including “Bed, dinner and breakfast”

Free pick up to the airport “just if your departure is the same day as the tour finishes or the next day”

Note: Please contact us for any tour reservation, our team will get back in touch with you as soon as possible. Thank you.

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I am so glad I book our tour with Morocco Helping Tours. The level of serivice, the professionalism, attention to detail – all was top notch. Mohammed and Said were amazing! We felt like we know each other forever and I think we made friends for life. I highly recomend to hire Mohammed and his team if you are planning to go to this beatiful country! Once again, thank you for everything!… Read more

Desert tours Highly recommend Morocco Helping Tours

My husband and I visited Morocco for our honeymoon and chose this company for our desert tour. They were absolutely amazing. Mohammed was incredibly informative and full of fun facts about every location we visited. He really knew his stuff. Hassan, our drivers was amazing too. They thought of everything for us to make our trip extra special and romantic as it was our honeymoon. We actually initially only booked them for the desert tour but ended up extending with them and traveled with them the rest of the time we were in Morocco. I could not say enough kind things about this company. They were great. I highly recommend them… Read more

Desert tours Moroccan trip

We were group of 15 people from Russia and we choose to book the tour with this company. We had a great time and were pleased our choice. They have a lot of different option tours and pretty flexible. We chose this company for cheap price and real local experience. Thanks to Omar for guiding and showing us around his country… Read more

9 days Casablanca desert trip

9 days Casablanca desert trip overview:

Duration: 7 days – 6 nights

Departure: Casablanca

Arrival: Marrakech

Casablanca Marrakech desert trip itinerary:

Day 1: Casablanca- Rabat- Chefchaouen.

9 days Casablanca desert trip departure: You will meet the company professional guide at Casablanca’s Mohammed V airport to start your tour. First of all, you will set off for Hassan II mosque (the second largest religious building in the world which is open to non-Muslims). Later on, we will set off to the administrative capital of Morocco (Rabat). We will start with the Bad Challah, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, one of the main gates of the royal palace, and the Oudaya Kasbah. Continuing our journey we travel via the city of Kenitra, located in one of Morocco’s main agricultural areas, and over the Rif Mountains to Wazzan and finally our destination of Chefchaouen. Overnight in Riad in the Medina of the Bleu Pearl (Chefchaouen).9 days Casablanca desert trip

Day 2: Chefchaouen – Fes

Today you are going to have a free morning to explore the bleu city and an experience on its side by taking some pictures as memories. After lunch, we will set off to the city of Fes via different and amazing panoramic views where you are going to stop to discover it. Arriving at the Moroccan old city (Fes) where your accommodation is at the Medina (old city).

Day 3: Exploring Fes (Culture tour with local guide).

After breakfast, you will start exploring the oldest city in Morocco, walking in its alleys and small streets. Our visit starts by visiting the Royal Palace gate, the Jewish quarter, the first Mellah ever built in Morocco, built during the 14th century. We will ensure that you visit all sites with cultural and historical interest including the famous Al Karaouine University, considered the oldest one in the world, the Tanneries, and Moulay Idriss mausoleum. After lunch in a traditional Moroccan restaurant, you will visit the tiles cooperative and then experience a wonderful panoramic view over the whole Medina of Fes. Overnight in the riad.9 days Casablanca desert trip

Day 4: Fes – Ifrane- Cedar Forest- Medalt – Ziz Valley- Merzouga.

After breakfast, you will start your long day where you will see different things in one day. Our day tour will start from the first imperial city of Morocco (Fes) toward the Sahara desert. We will travel through the middle Atlas Mountains. On our way, we will pass through the city of Ifrane which is known as “Moroccan Switzerland” because of its building. We will continue to the home of the native barbarian apes which the cedar forest, the largest and the biggest one in Morocco. After crossing the Middle Atlas Mountains we will see many tents and caves of the nomadic families before stopping at the city of Medalt which famous for the apples. En route, and before arriving at the camel rides we will have a stop at the palm groves which is an impressive view of the palm trees.9 days Casablanca desert trip

Day 5: Merzouga area (Exploring around the Sahara desert).

After breakfast in the hotel, you will start an explorative journey of the area; you will visit the nomads in their goat-hair tent and learn about the desert life, afterward, you visit the Gnaoua people, originally slaves brought from Sudan; here you will have the opportunity to listen to their music and learn about their culture and lifestyle. Depending on what time of year you visit, you may have a visit to the lake of Merzouga and its bird population such as the “Flamingos”. In the afternoon we will shift to the Raid and you will have time relax.

Day 6: MERZOUGA- RISSANI- TOUDRA GORGES- DADES VALLEY.

After having a traditional breakfast at the riad in front of the dunes and log out it. Later on, we will drive to Dades valley passing through the city of Rissani/Sijilmassa which is one of the main stops of the commercial caravans that coming from Africa. On Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday there will be an opportunity to visit the traditional market of Rissani. We drive to Todra gorges as the main place for having a picnic because it is a wonderful view. Arriving at Dades valley where you will have an overnight in a hotel that sheds the light and have a good view of the valley.

Day 7: DADES VALLEY- ROSES VALLEY – OUARZAZAT- MARRAKECH.

Today we travel off-road and explore the region between the Dades Valley and the Valley of Roses. You will encounter the local nomads, some of whom still live in caves and tents. At El-Kelaa M’Gouna up to 4000 tonnes of rose petals are picked every spring to be processed into rosewater or exported for the perfume industry. The Rose Festival is held here in May. As we travel from El-Kelaa M’Gouna towards Skoura you will see Kasbahs set out among the greenery of the Dades Valley. The small town of Skoura is surrounded by an impressive palm grove and the most beautiful Kasbahs in southern Morocco are to be found here. Continuing south we arrive at the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, probably the most celebrated, filmed, and photographed Kasbah in Morocco. Featured in numerous films (including Lawrence of Arabia, The Sheltering Sky, and Gladiator), it is the best-preserved Kasbah in Morocco and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Crossing the mountains via the Tizi n Tichka pass. then arriving at Marrakesh, the overnight at the Riad inside the Medina.9 days Casablanca desert trip

Day 8: MARRAKECH (city tour by local guide)

After breakfast at your Riad, the local guide will pick you up to start exploring the city of Marrakech. Today will see the most attractive sights and monuments that Marrakech contains including Bahia Palace, Koutoubia mosque, Saadian tombs, Jamaa El Fanaa square as well as exploring the traditional Souk of the city. In the afternoon, your driver will take you to visit the famous Majorelle Garden, Menara Garden and having a look at the new medina (geliz) of Marrakech. In the evening we will go back to the Raid.

Day 9: Marrakech –Airport

Transfer to the airport according to the schedule that interests you and end of our 9 days Casablanca desert trip.

Casablanca Marrakech desert trip includes:

Free pick up from Airport is “Optional”

Private 4×4 vehicle/minibus

Several languages speaking driver

Tour guide “Optional”

Accommodation including “Bed, dinner and breakfast”

Camel trekking in Merzouga dunes

1 night in a desert camp including “Bed, dinner and breakfast”

Free pick up to the airport “just if your departure is the same day as the tour finishes or the next day”

Note: Please contact us for any tour reservation, our team will get back in touch with you as soon as possible. Thank you.

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I am so glad I book our tour with Morocco Helping Tours. The level of serivice, the professionalism, attention to detail – all was top notch. Mohammed and Said were amazing! We felt like we know each other forever and I think we made friends for life. I highly recomend to hire Mohammed and his team if you are planning to go to this beatiful country! Once again, thank you for everything!… Read more

Desert tours Highly recommend Morocco Helping Tours

My husband and I visited Morocco for our honeymoon and chose this company for our desert tour. They were absolutely amazing. Mohammed was incredibly informative and full of fun facts about every location we visited. He really knew his stuff. Hassan, our drivers was amazing too. They thought of everything for us to make our trip extra special and romantic as it was our honeymoon. We actually initially only booked them for the desert tour but ended up extending with them and traveled with them the rest of the time we were in Morocco. I could not say enough kind things about this company. They were great. I highly recommend them… Read more

Desert tours Moroccan trip

We were group of 15 people from Russia and we choose to book the tour with this company. We had a great time and were pleased our choice. They have a lot of different option tours and pretty flexible. We chose this company for cheap price and real local experience. Thanks to Omar for guiding and showing us around his country… Read more

10 days Casablanca Chefchaouen desert tour

10 days Casablanca Chefchaouen desert tour overview:

Duration: 10 days – 9 nights

Departure: Casablanca

Arrival: Marrakech

Casablanca Marrakech desert tour itinerary:

Day 1: Casablanca – Rabat.

10 days Casablanca Chefchaouen desert tour departure: Meet your driver/ guide on your arrival at Mohammed V airport, then you will drive to the big city of Morocco and the first economy as well. You will start by visiting the third largest and the biggest mosque around the world “Hassan 2”, it is the most attractive site in the city which is full of architecture of different civilizations. After that, we will continue to Rabat where we will have the first meal of Moroccan fresh food. In here we will visit Hassan Tower, Oudayas Kasbah, and challah main gate. Overnight at your Riad accommodation in the medina.10 days Casablanca Chefchaouen desert tour

Day 2: Rabat – Asilah – Tangier – Chefchaouen.

Having your first-day meal at your riad, we will drive to Asilah where you will have one hour in the Medina (old city). Later on, we will drive to Tangier to visit Hercules cave and cap Spartil sites and have our lunch at one of the fish (see food) restaurants as the city is near to the Mediterranean Sea. We will drive again crossing the Riff Mountains towards the bleu pearl of Morocco (Chefchaoune). Overnight at the old city of the bleu city.

Day 3: Exploring the bleu pearl

The local guide will meet you at your accommodation in order to show you the all site of the city and explain the historical monument of the city for the duration of 3 hours. After having lunch you will have free time to walk by yourself and take more beautiful pictures of the city. Overnight at the same accommodation.

Day 4: Chefchaouen – Volubilis (Roman site) – Meknes – Fes

Today you will meet again your diver/guide at your accommodation and drive towards Fes. The first stop will take place at the Roman site which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continuing to Meknes where you will have free time to explore its site such as Almansour big Gate, The main square, the underground present, and the Swani granary. After having your lunch we will drive directly to Fes (the first capital of Morocco) where your accommodation is located in the old city.

Day 5: Fes Sightseeing (culture tour with local guide)

Today you will have a walking day at the spiritual city of Fes. Your local guide will pick you up and start exploring the new Medina including Royal Palace, South Tower and the tile factory (ceramic factory). Later on, you will get inside of the old city to visit its site such as: Alkarawiyin University, Chaouara tannery and Molay Idriss Mausoleum. Overnight at the same accommodation at the heart of the old city.

Day 6: Fes – Imouzar – Ifrane – Cedar forest – Midalt – Sahara Desert (Camel ride)

After breakfast you will have a long day towards Merzouga, during this day you are going to see different landscape of the Middle Atlass Mountains and the Anti-Atlas Mountains. The first stop will take place at Moroccan Switzerland (Ifrane) where you will have café break to explore around the city. Later on, we will stop at the biggest and largest forest in Morocco where we will see Monkeys (Barbarian Apps), continuing to Midelt which is the capital of Apples where our lunch will take place. Before arriving at our Hotel accommodation we will have a stop at the valley of Ziz which is considered as the biggest river at the area of Tafilalt. Overnight at the Hotel in front of the big Dunes of Sahara.10 days Casablanca Chefchaouen desert tour

Day 7: Exploring Desert area (Style of life and nature)

Today we will have a little adventure at the sand dunes of Merzouga. Our day will start by visiting an old irrigation system where we can see what kind of agriculture that people have in the desert, then we will have a cap of tea at the nomadic family and discover their life. Later on, we will stop at Gnawa village where we will see new style of music of black people from sub-Saharan countries. Lunch will be the special dish that we have at the desert area (Berber Pizza). After that, we will drive directly at the camel rides to start your camel adventure among the sand dunes.

Day 8: Merzouga – Erfoud – Toudra gorges – Dades Valley

After the view of the sunrise and breakfast at the Luxury camp in the middle of the desert, we will drive towards Erfoud which the capital of Fossils to visit the factory of fossils and how they get them from the mountains. Continuing to Toudra gorges which are a series of river canyon in the High Atlas Mountains near the small town of Tinghir, our lunch will take place at this small town before we head directly to Dades valley where our hotel accommodation is located.10 days Casablanca Chefchaouen desert tour

Day 9: Dades valley – Roses Valley – Ouarzazat – Ait Ben Haddo – Marrakech

Today will be another long day of the tour, after your breakfast we will drive to Marrakech via Roses valley and Ouarzazat (Hollywood of Africa, Cinema city and silence city) where films have their conferences at the cinema studio. Later on, we will continue to Ait Ben Haddo Kasbah, The most famous Kasbah in Morocco due to the films that shouted such as: Gladiator, Mammy, and Game of throne and Lawrence of Arabia. Arriving at Marrakech passing through Tizi n Tichka pass (2260 high). Overnight at the riad in the heart of the old city.

Day 10: Marrakech sightseeing (Local guide tour)

After breakfast you will start exploring the red city (Marrakech), your guide will show you the most attractive site of Marrakech like: Koutoubia mosque, Saadian Tombs, Jewish quarter ( Mellah) and Bahia palace. After lunch your driver will pick you up to visit the most beautiful Majorell Garden and explore the big Market by yourself. Morocco Activities service is ended at your next destination.10 days Casablanca Chefchaouen desert tour

Casablanca Marrakech desert tour includes:

Free pick up from Airport is “Optional”

Private 4×4 vehicle/minibus

Several languages speaking driver

Tour guide “Optional”

Accommodation including “Bed, dinner and breakfast”

Camel trekking in Merzouga dunes

1 night in a desert camp including “Bed, dinner and breakfast”

Free pick up to the airport “just if your departure is the same day as the tour finishes or the next day”

Note: Please contact us for any tour reservation, our team will get back in touch with you as soon as possible. Thank you.

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I am so glad I book our tour with Morocco Helping Tours. The level of serivice, the professionalism, attention to detail – all was top notch. Mohammed and Said were amazing! We felt like we know each other forever and I think we made friends for life. I highly recomend to hire Mohammed and his team if you are planning to go to this beatiful country! Once again, thank you for everything!… Read more

Desert tours Highly recommend Morocco Helping Tours

My husband and I visited Morocco for our honeymoon and chose this company for our desert tour. They were absolutely amazing. Mohammed was incredibly informative and full of fun facts about every location we visited. He really knew his stuff. Hassan, our drivers was amazing too. They thought of everything for us to make our trip extra special and romantic as it was our honeymoon. We actually initially only booked them for the desert tour but ended up extending with them and traveled with them the rest of the time we were in Morocco. I could not say enough kind things about this company. They were great. I highly recommend them… Read more

Desert tours Moroccan trip

We were group of 15 people from Russia and we choose to book the tour with this company. We had a great time and were pleased our choice. They have a lot of different option tours and pretty flexible. We chose this company for cheap price and real local experience. Thanks to Omar for guiding and showing us around his country… Read more

10 days Casablanca Morocco desert tour

10 days Casablanca Morocco desert tour overview:

Duration: 10 days – 09 nights

Departure: Casablanca

Arrival: Marrakech

Casablanca Morocco desert tour itinerary:

Day 1: Casablanca- Rabat- Chefchaouen.

10 days Casablanca Morocco desert tour departure: You will meet the company’s professional guide at Casablanca’s Mohammed V airport to start your tour. First of all, you will set off for Hassan II mosque (the second largest religious building in the world which is open to non-Muslims). Later on, we will set off to the administrative capital of Morocco (Rabat). We will start with the Bad Challah, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, one of the main gates of the royal palace, and the Oudaya Kasbah. Continuing our journey we travel via the city of Kenitra, located in one of Morocco’s main agricultural areas, and over the Rif Mountains to Wazzan and finally our destination of Chefchaouen. Overnight in Riad in the Medina of the Bleu Pearl (Chefchaouen).10 days Casablanca Morocco desert tour

Day 2: Chefchaouen – Fes.

Today you are going to have a free morning to explore the bleu city and an experience on its side by taking some pictures as memories. After lunch, we will set off to the city of Fes via different and amazing panoramic views where you are going to stop to discover it. Arriving at the Moroccan old city (Fes) where your accommodation is at the Medina (old city).

Day 3: Exploring Fes (Culture tour with local guide)

After breakfast, you will start exploring the oldest city in Morocco, walking in its alleys and small streets. Our visit starts by visiting the Royal Palace gate, the Jewish quarter, the first Mellah ever built in Morocco, built during the 14th century. We will ensure that you visit all sites with cultural and historical interest including the famous Al Karaouine University, considered the oldest one in the world, the Tanneries, and the Moulay Idriss mausoleum. After lunch in a traditional Moroccan restaurant, you will visit the tiles cooperative and then experience a wonderful panoramic view over the whole Medina of Fes. Overnight in the riad.10 days Casablanca Morocco desert tour

Day 4: Fes – Ifrane- Cedar Forest- Medalt – Ziz Valley- Merzouga

After breakfast, you will start your long day where you will see different things in one day. Our day tour will start from the first imperial city of Morocco (Fes) toward the Sahara desert. We will travel through the middle Atlas Mountains. On our way, we will pass through the city of Ifrane which is known as “Moroccan Switzerland” because of its building. We will continue to the home of the native barbarian apes the cedar forest, the largest and the biggest one in Morocco. After crossing the Middle Atlas Mountains we will see many tents and caves of the nomadic families before stopping at the city of Medalt which is famous for its apples. En route, and before arriving at the camel rides we will have a stop at the palm groves which is an impressive view of the palm trees.

Day 5: Merzouga area (Exploring around the Sahara desert)

After breakfast in the hotel, you will start an explorative journey of the area; you will visit the nomads in their goat-hair tent and learn about the desert life, afterward, you visit the Gnaoua people, originally slaves brought from Sudan; here you will have the opportunity to listen to their music and learn about their culture and lifestyle. Depending on what time of year you visit, you may have a visit to the lake of Merzouga and its bird population such as the “Flamingos”. In the afternoon we will shift to the Raid and you will have time to relax.

Day 6: MERZOUGA- RISSANI- TOUDRA GORGES- DADES VALLEY

After having a traditional breakfast at the riad in front of the dunes and log out it. Later on, we will drive to Dades Valley passing through the city of Rissani/Sijilmassa which is one of the main stops of the commercial caravans that come from Africa. On Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday there will be an opportunity to visit the traditional market of Rissani. We drive to Todra Gorges as the main place for having a picnic because it is a wonderful view. Arriving at Dades Valley where you will have an overnight in a hotel that sheds light and have a good view of the valley.

Day 7: DADES VALLEY- ROSES VALLEY – OUARZAZAT- MARRAKECH

Today we travel off-road and explore the region between the Dades Valley and the Valley of Roses. You will encounter the local nomads, some of whom still live in caves and tents. At El-Kelaa M’Gouna up to 4000 tonnes of rose petals are picked every spring to be processed into rosewater or exported for the perfume industry. The Rose Festival is held here in May. As we travel from El-Kelaa M’Gouna towards Skoura you will see Kasbahs set out among the greenery of the Dades Valley. The small town of Skoura is surrounded by an impressive palm grove and the most beautiful Kasbahs in southern Morocco are to be found here. Continuing south we arrive at the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, probably the most celebrated, filmed, and photographed Kasbah in Morocco. Featured in numerous films (including Lawrence of Arabia, The Sheltering Sky, and Gladiator), it is the best-preserved Kasbah in Morocco and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Crossing the mountains via the Tizi n Tichka pass. then arriving at Marrakesh, the overnight at the Riad inside the Medina.

Day 8: MARRAKECH (city tour by local guide)

After breakfast at your Riad, the local guide will pick you up to start exploring the city of Marrakech. Today will see the most attractive sights and monuments that Marrakech contains including Bahia Palace, Koutoubia mosque, Saadian tombs, Jamaa El Fanaa square as well as exploring the traditional Souk of the city. In the afternoon, your driver will take you to visit the famous Majorelle Garden, and Menara Garden and have a look at the new medina (geliz) of Marrakech. In the evening we will go back to the Raid.

Day 9: Marrakech – Ouzoud Waterfalls – Marrakech

After breakfast, we will drive towards Ouzoud waterfalls in the Middle Atlas Mountains, and enjoy a scenic drive past the olive groves and Berber countryside of the plains north of Marrakech. Enjoy amazing views of North Africa’s longest cascades on this full-day excursion. Back to Marrakech in the afternoon.

Day 10: Marrakech –Airport

Transfer to the airport according to the schedule that interests you and end of our 10 days Casablanca Morocco desert tour.

Casablanca Morocco desert tour includes:

Free pick up from Airport is “Optional”

Private 4×4 vehicle/minibus

Several languages speaking driver

Tour guide “Optional”

Accommodation including “Bed, dinner and breakfast”

Camel trekking in Merzouga dunes

1 night in a desert camp including “Bed, dinner and breakfast”

Free pick up to the airport “just if your departure is the same day as the tour finishes or the next day”

Note: Please contact us for any tour reservation, our team will get back in touch with you as soon as possible. Thank you.

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Desert tours Amazing vacation

I am so glad I book our tour with Morocco Helping Tours. The level of serivice, the professionalism, attention to detail – all was top notch. Mohammed and Said were amazing! We felt like we know each other forever and I think we made friends for life. I highly recomend to hire Mohammed and his team if you are planning to go to this beatiful country! Once again, thank you for everything!… Read more

Desert tours Highly recommend Morocco Helping Tours

My husband and I visited Morocco for our honeymoon and chose this company for our desert tour. They were absolutely amazing. Mohammed was incredibly informative and full of fun facts about every location we visited. He really knew his stuff. Hassan, our drivers was amazing too. They thought of everything for us to make our trip extra special and romantic as it was our honeymoon. We actually initially only booked them for the desert tour but ended up extending with them and traveled with them the rest of the time we were in Morocco. I could not say enough kind things about this company. They were great. I highly recommend them… Read more

Desert tours Moroccan trip

We were group of 15 people from Russia and we choose to book the tour with this company. We had a great time and were pleased our choice. They have a lot of different option tours and pretty flexible. We chose this company for cheap price and real local experience. Thanks to Omar for guiding and showing us around his country… Read more

11 days Casablanca Imperial cities and desert trip

11 days Casablanca Imperial cities and desert trip overview:

Duration: 11 days – 10 nights

Departure: Casablanca

Arrival: Marrakech

Casablanca Imperial cities and desert trip itinerary:

Day 1: Arrive to Casablanca – Rabat.

Our 11 days Casablanca Imperial cities and desert trip will start once we pick you up at the airport. We will start driving around Casablanca city, the largest city, and the economic capital of the country. Our drive through this city will lead us to visit the largest mosque in Morocco “Hassan II”. It is an iconic landmark which is the only one opened for non-Muslims. Later on, we carry on our journey to the political capital, Rabat. We will cover its historical sites such as Oudaya Kasbah, Hassan Tower, and Mohammed V Mausoleum. Overnight in Rabat.

Day 2: Rabat – Meknes – Volubilis ‘Roman Ruins’ – Fez.

Right after your lovely Moroccan breakfast, we meet you at the lobby by 08am and leave Rabat for Fez. Our journey will take us via the imperial city of Meknes. The history of the city dates back to 11th century as it was founded by a local Berber family ‘Meknasa’. Meknes has few historical sites to provide us with such as: Bab Mansour, Moulay Ismail Mausoleum and an old stable used as granary… After this, we shift northeast to Volubilis ‘Roman Ruins’. It is a UNESCO heritage site worth visiting. The site takes us back to 3rd century BC. The Berber name of the site is Oualili which means Nerium oleander plant. We will have an official guide to better understand and cover all the historical secrets of this iconic area. Later on, we take our road to Fes. Late afternoon we will arrive at Fez for an overnight stay.

Day 3: Fez guided walking tour

After breakfast in the Riad, we meet you at the reception and start exploring the oldest city in Morocco, walking via its alleys and small streets. The walking tour of Fez is divided into two parts, the internal and external side. We will start with the external part in which we will try to visit the most historical monuments: The golden gate of Royal Palace, the Jewish headquarter, the first Melah ever built in Morocco, built during the 16th century, the pottery and Zellij tilework… Additionally, during the internal part of our walk, we will ensure to cover all sites with cultural and historical interests including the famous Al Karaouine University, the oldest in the region, the Tanneries, the Attarin Museum and Moulay Idriss Mausoleum. After lunch, we carry on exploring more sites walking through the narrow alleys of this labyrinthic medina. Around 03pm we walk back to our accommodation. Overnight in Fez.11 days Casablanca Imperial cities and desert trip

Day 4: Meknes – Ifran – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga

After having breakfast in your hotel/Riad around 08am, your private driver/guide will take you for a journey of a lifetime experience. Today will allow us to explore different landscapes travelling past Ifran, where houses have sloping roofs, remarkable and unusual in Morocco. This is to cope with yearly snowfall. Our journey continues with a drive through the UNESCO preserved Cedar Forest of the Middle Atlas. The forest hosts a colony of endangered Barbary Apes which you might see and feed. From here we drive south of the Middle Atlas passing through Timhadite until we reach Midelt, which lies at the foot of Ayachi Mountains. It is nicknamed ‘the apple capital’ and serves as the commercial agricultural Centre for the surrounding area. It is also one of Morocco’s principal cities of several minerals, such as quartz and vanadinite…we stop for lunch here in one of the local restaurants. Later on, we will continue further south travelling over the Tizi N’ Talghamt pass known as the ‘camel’ pass. We carry on with our trip passing via remote mud villages scattered along the road, then we descend through Ziz Valley, which is particularly known for its palm grove. The fascinating Ziz valley provides us with a great picturesque view. We will arrive in Erfoud, famous for its date and fossils. Finally, we arrive at the red Erg Chebbi dunes of Merzouga. Overnight in a typical charming Riad in Merzouga.11 days Casablanca Imperial cities and desert trip

Day 5: Sahara Desert tour & Desert camp

A visit to Morocco without being in the Sahara Desert and a camel ride is definitely incomplete, therefore, today will fully be dedicated just to the desert area. We will have a unique opportunity to visit Gnaoua village “Black people” originally from Mali, Niger…. They will entertain us with their authentic instruments. After spending a worthwhile moment with Gnaoua; we drive deep in the Desert for a panoramic view that shows the contrast of golden dunes with black volcanic rocks. Later on, a cup of tea with a nomad family is worth it in order to explore the way they survive and feel the harshness of life and what it feels like to be a nomad. We follow our path to an abandoned coal mine. After that, we will drive to the village of Merzouga for lunch. Additionally, we make our way to the hotel to collect our luggage and get ready for our camel ride adventure. The dromedaries will take us across Erg Chebbi dunes enjoying the sceneries of the area. The sunset view on top of the dunes will be the best experience ever. Arrive at the camp in the middle of the dunes, we receive you with a cup of tea as hospitality. Dinner and breakfast will be served in your luxury camp. The tents are well equipped for all needs. Overnight in the desert camp.11 days Casablanca Imperial cities and desert trip

Day 6: Merzouga – Sijilmasa – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley – Rose Valley – Skoura

Wake up early in the morning to attend and enjoy a spectacular sunrise, when the color of the dunes and the play of shadows are an awesome sight. Set up over the dunes, waiting for the sun to rise and meanwhile feel the cold morning breeze are feelings you will not find elsewhere but here in the Desert. After so, you have your yummy breakfast and get ready to leave the Desert for Skoura. We will pick you up with a 4×4 jeep to meet the driver and head off to our next destination. Our journey will lead us to drive via a number of villages and towns along the road. Not far away from Merzouga, we will stop in Sijilmasa which is one of the oldest cities in Morocco. If our trip coincides with the day market of the town (Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday), a visit is worth it. Later on, we go ahead with our adventure to Todra Gorges, a paradise site for rock climbers and hikers. We will stop at the site to explore its high cliffs. Subsequently, we will follow our passion towards our destination Skoura driving through Dades and Rose Valley. Rose valley is famous for producing different products of rose such as: rose water, rose cream, and rose oil…we carry on our trip to Skoura oasis where to spend overnight in one of its riads.

Day 7: Ouarzazate – Ait Benhadou Kasbah – Atlas Mountains – Essaouira

Right after your breakfast at the hotel/Riad, we meet you at the lobby by 8am and start our adventure to Essaouira. We get ready and leave Skoura for Essaouira. We will drive via thecity of Ouarzazate where to stop to take pictures for Kasbah Taourirt. After doing so, we take our direction towards the Kasbah Ait Benhadou. This latter is a UNESCO heritage and is a chosen backdrop for many Hollywood movies such as Kingdom of Heaven, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves… It is an iconic vestige that will take us back to the ancient eras of the country, the time of salt and gold trade… our trip continues to Essaouira via the enormous landscape of Atlas Mountains. Along the drive we pass through the windy road with an altitude of 2260m. We will stop on the road for lovely panoramic views. We will make our way through Marrakech to make it to Essaouira. Late afternoon, we arrive to Essaouira. Overnight in Essaouira.

Day 8: Essaouira

Right after your breakfast, you will have free time to explore and discover the charm of this amazing town. Essaouira is the favorite of wind and kite surfers due to its shallow waters. It was once a favorite haunt of Bob Marley and Jimi Hendrix. Despite the beach, there is the old medina to discover. Essaouira is typical of many small fortified Moroccan townships. At one time it was considered one of the most essential ports in Morocco, and it is still in certain manners. Essaouira is a world heritage city…overnight in Essaouira.11 days Casablanca Imperial cities and desert trip

Day 9: Essaouira – Marrakech

Get up in the morning, enjoy your breakfast and have your luggage collected to leave Essaouira and drive to Marrakech. Around 10am we start our journey to the red city Marrakech. Before we arrive in Marrakech, we shift our way deep into the High Atlas Mountains to visit the Berber family. When we arrive, they receive us inside their authentic traditional house, visit the house and see how typically they live. They provide us with all the bio nutrition they have (tea, cheese, bread…). Later on, we will take our direction to Marrakech. We drop you at the hotel/Riad, and around 6pm we pick you up for a spectacular dinner with show. Overnight in a Riad in Marrakech.11 days Casablanca Imperial cities and desert trip

Day 10: Marrakech Sightseeing

After breakfast, our guide will meet us at the hotel’s reception to start the exploration of Marrakech “the red city of Morocco “. During our walk tour, we will cover the main historical and cultural points that Marrakech is replete with. We will insist on to see the most essential heritage as Saadi Tombs (OPTIONAL), Koutoubia Mosque ‘External side”, Bahia Palace, the Souk of the city, and then we walk through the famous square of the medina… we will have lunch in one of the local restaurants right by the square. Free afternoon to walk the city on your own. Overnight in Marrakech.11 days Casablanca Imperial cities and desert trip

Day 11: Marrakech – Casablanca’s airport

Upon your flight time, we pick you up from the hotel in Marrakech and drive to Casablanca. The drive is about 4 hours. Once we drop you off at the airport, we come to the end of your trip in Morocco and end of our services.11 days Casablanca Imperial cities and desert trip

Casablanca Imperial cities and desert trip includes:

Free pick up from Airport is “Optional”

Private 4×4 vehicle/minibus

Several languages speaking driver

Tour guide “Optional”

Accommodation including “Bed, dinner and breakfast”

Camel trekking in Merzouga dunes

1 night in a desert camp including “Bed, dinner and breakfast”

Free pick up to the airport “just if your departure is the same day as the tour finishes or the next day”

Note: Please contact us for any tour reservation, our team will get back in touch with you as soon as possible. Thank you.

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