10 days desert trip from Casablanca to Marrakech

Upon arrival at Casablanca Airport, you will be greeted by your private driver and transferred in an air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel.

Enjoy an orientation tour of Casablanca, the economic capital of Morocco. Visit the impressive Hassan II Mosque, featuring the tallest minaret in the world (210 m). Continue to Ain Diab Corniche, one of the city's most fashionable seaside districts.

End the tour with a stop at Mohammed V Square in the city center.

Optional dinner at the hotel.
Overnight in Casablanca.

After breakfast, drive to Rabat for a brief city tour. Visit the Royal Palace entrance, the picturesque Kasbah of the Oudayas overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the Hassan Tower, and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V.

Continue toward Volubilis via the cork-forest road. Explore the splendid Roman ruins and the nearby holy town of Moulay Idriss.

Arrival in Fes for overnight stay.

Discover the spiritual and cultural capital of Morocco with a certified local guide. Enter the labyrinth of Fes El Bali, one of the world’s greatest and most authentic medieval medinas.

Walk through narrow alleys filled with craftsmen, markets, tanneries, mosques, and vibrant souks. Explore specialty districts dedicated to spices, pastries, butters, dried goods, copperware, and traditional crafts.

Visit sites such as Medersa Bou Inania, the tanneries, Fondouk Nejjarine, and panoramic viewpoints overlooking the ancient city.

Return to your hotel or riad.

Begin a scenic journey across the Middle Atlas. Stop in Ifrane, known as “Little Switzerland,” famous for its clean streets and European-style architecture.

Continue to the cedar forests near Azrou, home to Barbary macaques. Lunch in Midelt, located at the foot of Jbel Ayachi.

Drive through the winding mountain roads toward Errachidia and the lush Ziz Valley. Continue to Erfoud, known for its fossils and marble workshops.

Arrive in Merzouga and meet your camel guides for a 90-minute ride across the dunes of Erg Chebbi. Enjoy sunset over the golden sands before reaching your desert camp.

Dinner and overnight in a traditional Berber camp under the stars.

Wake up early to admire sunrise over the dunes, then return by camel for breakfast and shower.

Drive to Rissani, ancient capital of Tafilalet and home to a vibrant traditional market. Continue to Tinghir and stop to explore the Khattarat, an ancient underground canal system.

Lunch in Todgha Valley, followed by a walk through the spectacular Todgha Gorges with cliffs rising 300 meters high.

Continue along the Road of 1000 Kasbahs toward Dades Valley for overnight stay.

Travel through the Rose Valley, famous for its rose-based cosmetic products and the annual Rose Festival in April.

Continue to Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Africa,” where many major films were shot, including Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator, and The Mummy.

Visit Taourirt Kasbah before heading to Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage fortified village used as a filming location for numerous movies and series.

Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass and continue to Marrakech for overnight stay.

Meet your local guide at 9:30 AM for a tour of Marrakech’s historic medina. Visit the Bahia Palace, the Marrakech Museum, and Koutoubia Mosque.

Walk through the colorful souks and finish at Jemaa El Fna Square, famous for its storytellers, musicians, and food stalls.

Free time to explore, shop, or visit gardens such as Jardin Majorelle.

Return to your hotel in the evening.

Depart from Marrakech toward the beautiful Ourika Valley in the Atlas Mountains. Stop to visit argan oil cooperatives and a traditional Berber house.

Continue to Setti Fatma and enjoy a guided walk to the waterfalls.

Return to Marrakech in the afternoon.

Discover the coastal city of Essaouira, famous for its relaxed atmosphere, Atlantic beaches, seafood, kitesurfing culture, and UNESCO-listed medina.

Visit Skala Fortress, the old Jewish quarter, artisan shops, and fishing port.

Stop along the road to observe argan trees and women’s cooperatives producing argan oil.

Return to Marrakech in the evening.

After breakfast, private transfer to Marrakech or Casablanca airport depending on your flight schedule.

Accommodation for 9 nights

English-speaking driver
Local guides in: Rabat, Volubilis, Fes, Marrakech, Essaouira

Breakfast for 9 nights
Dinner at desert camp
Dinner at Dades Valley

Camel riding
All monuments included
All taxes

Non-included services:
Lunches & drinks
Tipping
Dinner in Casablanca, Fes, Marrakech

Modern vehicle for all transfers and the full tour