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8 day casablanca desert trip

Tour Details

Casablanca desert trip is an 8-day Imperial Cities and Sahara tour from Casablanca. You will visit the main towns and historical sites and experience camel riding in the Sahara desert of Morocco.

Explore Imperial cities & experience camel riding on a Casablanca desert trip. Journey to Morocco & discover Hassan II Mosque, Todra & Dades Gorges, Ksar Ait Benhaddou & more! 

Casablanca desert trip allows you to:

  • Discover the best attractions in Casablanca, including Hassan II Mosque
  • Visit the Imperial cities
  • Explore the desert on a camel ride
  • Spend the night in the desert camp
  • Visit Todra and Dades gorges
  • Explore Ksar Ait Benhaddou, used as a backdrop for shooting more than 20 films
  • Visit the ornate palaces and monuments of Marrakech.

Itinerary of Casablanca desert trip

Day 1: Casablanca

Welcome to the largest city in Morocco, Casablanca. Once you arrive, you will meet your driver/tour guide. Depending on how late you come, you will have a short tour of the city and see a small glimpse of what makes the city so unique. You may get the chance to see attractions like the United Nations Square, the central market, and the Hassan II mosque (which is open to non-Muslims). End the day with dinner and rest at the Hotel.

Day 2: Rabat, Meknes, and Fez

Prepare for an early departure for Fez with an early breakfast. Along the way, we will stop in Rabat, the capital city of Morocco. In the city, you will encounter the crenellated red ocher walls, which extend for more than 5 km – a very distinguishing feature of the town. From there, we will pass through the medina and the souks; then, you will see the contrast by coming across the Kasbah of the Odayas. After that, we will visit the Hassan Tower and the remains of the mosque there, as well as the mausoleum next to the tower.

After lunch at a local restaurant, we will continue on our way to Meknes, where the tour will give you a glimpse of the wall and massive gates that date back to the 17th century. From there, it’s time to head to the modern town where the royal palace is located, home to the King of the Merinide dynasty. We will also stop at the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, which was once known to be the only mosque in Morocco that allowed non-Muslims. Moving on, “Dar Jamai,” the Museum of Moroccan Art, will be the next stop, which will overwhelm you with a variety of hand-crafted goods.

The last stop before arriving in Fez is the Roman ruins of Volubilis, where you will get a taste of what life was like almost 2000 years ago. We will arrive in Fez in the evening, eat dinner, and prepare for the next day.

Day 3: Guided Tour of Fez

The day begins with an excellent breakfast and then a guided tour of Medina, one of the largest walled-in cities in the world. You will notice how crowded the narrow streets are, filled with fresh fruits, abundant spices, and traditional Moroccan arts and crafts. There are also two mosques to visit, the Quaraouiyine and Andalusian Mosques, dating back to the 800s. After those stops, we will also visit fountain areas, the Batha Palace, a museum for art, Chouwara Tanneries, various souks, the King’s Palace, and the famous Boujloud with its vibrantly coloured ceramics. We will then wind down the day with a beautiful dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 4: Ifrane, Azrou, Midelt, and Merzouga

Prepare for the long trip for today with an early breakfast. On the way to Merzouga, our first sight is Ifrane, the Swiss-style ski resort built by the French in the 1930s. After that will be a long trip through the Atlas Mountains, consisting of forest, rock ledges, and small villages. We will stop in the town of Midelt for lunch and learn about its rich past of rocks and fossils. Just before sundown, we should arrive in Merzouga, where you will enjoy food and entertainment. You will also have a chance to ride a camel over to witness the sunset or sunrise in the Erg-Chebbi dunes.

Day 5: Gorges and Ouarzazate

We will get ready for the day with a unique, traditional Berber breakfast. After that, it’s time to depart for Ouarzazate and stop a couple of times along the way. The first stop will be the village of Rissani, which is the home of the Alaouite dynasty. The next stop is the Sijilmassa, the old centre of all desert trading, and some kasbahs. From there, we continue along the route of the “Road of a Thousand Kasbahs” on our way to Ouarzazate. We will also pass through the Ziz Valley, home to many gorges. We will make a break for lunch and walkabout in the Gorge Todra, then move through Dades and Rose Valley before arriving in Ouarzazate for dinner and overnight resting.

Day 6: Ait Benhaddou Kasbahs and Marrakech

Upon finishing breakfast, we will get a chance to explore the town of Ouarzazate, which includes the Kasbah of Taourirt and the movie studios of Atlas Studios. From there, we hop over to Fint Oasis, then stop in at Ait Benhaddou for a quick lunch. Again we will get to see a Kasbah, but this time a famous one that you can find in movies like The Gladiator or Babel. As we continue and pass through the High Atlas, we will take a road that ascends to almost 2,300 meters above sea level and see small villages and waterfalls along the way. We should arrive in Marrakech by the afternoon, where we end the day with food and drinks.

Day 7: Guided Tour of Marrakech

This day we will spend entirely on a tour of Marrakech. This day’s adventures include a trip to the Menara Gardens, a breathtaking pool with fantastic scenery, the Koutoubia Minaret, Saadian Tombs, and the Museum of Dar Si Said. Lunch will be at a local restaurant, and after will be a quick tour of the souks of Marrakech. Dinner and entertainment at the end of the day, including some drinks while taking in the scenery while overlooking Jamaa El Fna square. Travel back to Casablanca and prepare to leave Morocco.

Day 8: Departure

Enjoy breakfast and travel to the airport—end of Casablanca desert trip.

Summer and Winter Season Price
  • 2 people – 880 €
  • 3 people – 820€
  •  For 4 people or more – 760 €
Price Includes
  • English-speaking guide/driver
  • Transport ( minibus or 4×4)
  • 6 night in the hotel (breakfast and dinner)
  • 1 night in desert camp (Breakfast and dinner)
  • Camels ride
  • Guided tour in Fes and Marrakech
  • Free time to explore the sites such as cities, Ait Benhaddou, Kasbah, Walks, Canyons, and Breaks for photos
Price Does Not Include
  • Ticket flight
  • Travel Insurance
  • Accommodation and meals in Marrakech
  • Drinks
  • Lunches
  • Entrance to Kasbahs and Cinema studio
  • Traditional tips
 Additional Details
  • Casablanca desert trip is available and can be arranged for groups of all sizes
  • Further discounts are available for group sizes over eight people.
  • You can pay €/$/£ or Moroccan Dirhams.

Casablanca desert trip is a private tour from Casablanca to explore Imperial cities and ride camels in the Sahara desert. Enjoy a fascinating 8-day tour from Casablanca to the Sahara desert of Morocco. Enhance your journey with visits to the Imperial cities, Hassan II Mosque, & more!

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