This 13-day desert tour from Casablanca will take you through the magic of Morocco. The journey takes you from busy towns in the north to beautiful scenery in the south.
To start the trip, we will visit the Hassan II mosque. Next, we will travel to Rabat, which is the capital city of the country. The coastal cities of Asilah and Tangier will be our next destination.
In the next few days, we will head to explore Chefchaouen and learn about the past at the Volubilis Roman Ruins. Fes, which is the cultural center of Morocco, has a lot of history that will amaze you.
Ifrane and the cedar forest are two interesting places on the way to the Merzouga Desert that are worth a visit.
Get ready for a journey you’ll never forget when you ride a camel through the Merzouga Desert. You will stay the night in a luxury desert camp under the stars and watch the starry sky.
The last days of the trip will be dedicated to exploring Todra Gorges, Ouarzazate, Marrakech, and the coastal city of Essaouira.
Here are the tour highlights:
We start our incredible 13-day Morocco desert tour in Casablanca. As soon as you arrive at the port or the airport, we will transfer you to your accommodation to relax and get ready for the trip the next day.
We drive along the coast to Rabat after breakfast. This city is the current capital of Morocco. We will see the most important parts there including Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the Kasbah of Les Oudayas. After lunch, we will go north to Assilah to enjoy the beach and spend the night at a local hotel.
On the 3rd day of our 13-day Morocco desert tour from Casablanca, we will head to Tangier. Once we get there, we will take you to visit the most famous places there. We will include a visit to the American Legation, Hercules caves, and Cape Spartel.
You will have free time for lunch before we drive to Chefchaouen. We will go through the Rif Mountains and admire the views. Finally, we get to our destination and take you to spend the night at a local hotel.
Today, you’ll learn more about Chefchaouen, the beautiful blue pearl of Morocco. As you walk through the city’s blue streets, you will be amazed by its beauty.
The first place to visit is the Kasbah Museum, which is the first building ever built in Chefchaouen. Here are some interesting historical facts about the town that make it special.
After learning about history, we’ll go to the charming Ras El Ma waterfalls, which are a great place to unwind and enjoy the natural beauty of the area.
Finally, take it easy in Wetat Lhmam’s busy square, where you can enjoy a tasty Moroccan tea while enjoying the atmosphere.
On the fifth day of our 13-day Morocco desert tour from Casablanca, we will be able to visit the Roman Ruins of Volubilis, one of the best-preserved Roman sites in Morocco. It is situated on a plain with wheat fields between the two cities of Meknes and Fes. After that, we will continue to our Fes for the overnight.
A local guide will lead you on an exciting day of exploring the lively city of Fes. This city is full of history that will fascinate you.
Our trip starts at the Royal Palace’s grand golden gate, which will amaze you with its beauty. Then we walk through the alleys of the old Medina, where we will visit famous sites such as Al Quaraouiyine University, Al-Attarine Madrassa, Nejjarine Fountain, and the Chouara Tanneries.
By exploring El Mellah, Fes’s Jewish area, you can learn about the past of the city’s Jewish population and how they have contributed to its rich culture.
At the end of the day, we will take you back to your riad/hotel to relax. You will have free time in the evening if you want to explore more the old medina.
Today we’re going to leave in the morning to see the city of Ifrane and the magical cedar forest of Azrou. The beauty of these two places will blow your mind. The air is clear, calm, and full of the smells of nature.
Afterward, we will stop in Midelt for lunch and then continue our way to the desert across the High Atlas Mountains. We will stop in the Ziz Valley to admire the view of the palm trees before we get to Merzouga and take you to spend the night at a traditional riad/hotel. Get ready for the real adventure the next day!
After breakfast at the hotel, we will start the desert exploration of the area by going to the village of Khamlia, whose people are originally from the subsaharien countries, to experience their music and way of life. Next, we will visit the mines of Mfis and the Berber nomads who still live in black tents.
In the evening, you will be led by an expert camel man as you ride the camels across the Erg Chebbi dunes. The destination is the desert camp. Once you get there, you can try sandboarding, have dinner, and enjoy Berber music played by locals under a sky full of amazing stars.
Today, we leave the desert of Merzouga behind and head toward Dades Gorges. Along the way, you’ll stop in Rissani, which is famous for its busy market. Take your time to walk around.
Afterward, we keep going to Todra Gorges. Take your time walking through the gorges, and enjoy the vistas that they offer.
Then, we will take the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to get to Dades Gorges. The views there are amazing. The valleys are lush and green, and the wind has shaped the rocks into strange shapes.
At the end of our day, we will take you to your accommodation to relax and get ready for another day full of beautiful places.
After breakfast, we leave Dades Gorges and head to Marrakech. The trip starts with a stop in Kalaat M’gouna’s Rose Valley, which is famous for having lots of roses in bloom in the spring.
After that, we will continue our tour to Ouarzazate, a famous city where movies and series like Game of Thrones, Gladiator, and Prison Break were filmed. We will take you to visit the Atlas studios to learn more about how the nearby areas are used by the movie business.
After your time in Ouarzazate, we move to Ait Benhaddou Kasbah. It is a famous site that is part of the UNESCO World Heritage List and is thought to be from the 11th century. You can get a great view of the area by walking up the narrow streets.
As we go over the beautiful Tizi N’Tichka Pass (2,260 m), take a break to enjoy the view of the mountain range and the curving road. Finally, we will make our way to Marrakech and take you to your accommodation.
The 11th day of the 13-day Morocco desert tour from Casablanca will be dedicated to exploring Marrakech. A local guide will take you on a half-day tour of the city. The excursion will give you a chance to learn about the city’s history and culture.
Your trip starts with a visit to the famous Koutoubia Mosque and its peaceful grounds. Next, we will take a moment to admire the Ben Youssef Madrassa, an Islamic school with hundreds of years of history. Then, we will walk around the El Badi and Bahia palaces. The latter has beautiful painted ceilings and detailed woodwork. At the 500-year-old Saadian Tombs grave place, you will be amazed.
The lovely Majorelle Gardens, a haven of warm plants and palm trees, will be included also in our itinerary. Later, you can spend the rest of the day taking in the lively energy of Jemaa El Fna square.
Today, we leave the amazing city of Marrakech and head to the beach city of Essaouira. On our way there, the beautiful path goes through fields with rising hills and argan land, where you might see goats eating nuts from the trees.
When you get to Essaouira, which is a calm contrast to Marrakech, you can spend the afternoon exploring however you like. You can walk through the old Medina, which is protected by UNESCO, before going to the open beach to relax.
We leave Essaouira and head directly to the starting point of our trip, Casablanca. As we get there, we will take you to the airport or your chosen accommodation. End our 13-day Morocco desert tour from Casablanca.
“We did a private 13-day tour in Morocco from Casablanca with stopovers in Chefchaouen, Fes, the Sahara desert of Merzouga, and Marrakech. Our driver and guide Aziz did a fantastic job during these days. He knows his country by heart and is full of inspiration, skills, and life. It was a real pleasure and a unique experience to travel with Aziz. In general, the tour preparation with Morocco Vacations was smooth and uncomplicated. P.S. Thanks for all the coffee stops!!”
“We had an incredible 13-day trip around the country with Morocco Vacations. Omar was accommodating, and easy at communicating and planning for the trip. Our guide Hamid was very friendly, knowledgeable, thoughtful, and kind, and even changed our daily itinerary for things we wanted to do. We felt well-informed and safe for the whole 13 days. It was a great value-for-money trip and so much fun. We highly recommend Morocco Vacations! 10/10”
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