Desert Tour

You will be met by the driver at Casablanca's airport. Depending on when you arrive, your driver will take you on a short sightseeing tour, during which you will visit the Cornish and Hassan II mosque, the third-largest mosque in the world. You will keep on to Rabat, the capital of Morocco, where you may visit the Hassan Tower and the Kasbah of Oudaya before checking into your riad.

After breakfast, you will begin the tour by traveling through Assilah to Chefchaouen. You will halt here to tour this city, which is known as Assilah for its painted walls that many well-known artists have contributed to. Additionally, you will see the Skalla stronghold, from which you may enjoy stunning views of the ocean and the Medina. After that, you will proceed across the Rif Mountain foothills to Chefchaoun, where you will spend the night.

After breakfast, you will begin your exploration of Chefchaouen, a stunning and distinctive city with white buildings, blue doors, and windows in Morocco. Chefchaouen, in contrast to many other Moroccan cities, was under Spanish occupation; as a result, Spanish culture and Moorish architecture had a significant effect. You will have some free time in the afternoon, so take advantage of it to take a stroll on your own or simply relax before checking back into your hotel for the night.

You will go through Volubilis to reach Fes after breakfast. You can view the stunning Moroccan mosaics from the third century BC at this Roman site. After taking a tour of the location and learning about the Roman Empire, you will continue to Meknes, where you will have the opportunity to visit the intriguing gate Bab Mansour, which was constructed by the sultan Moulay Ismail. The granary and the Sahrijsouani, which is used for irrigation and plantation, will also be explored. The Moulay Ismail mausoleum is also included in the tour. You will then proceed on the roadway to Fes after that.

After breakfast, the entire day will be devoted to visit Fes, the Kingdom's spiritual and cultural center.

The historical tour will include visits to the Royal Palace and the Mellah (Jewish district), as well as a stroll through the fascinating ancient medina, which is a Unesco World Heritage site, and Fez El-Bali. The not-to-be-missed Tanner's Quarters, little museums of Moroccan art and culture, the water clock, the vibrant Souk el-Attarine, Fondouk el-Nejjarine, and the Medersa Bouanania, an exquisite specimen of Islamic architecture, will all be visited.

Possibility to view and learn about traditional Moroccan art throughout the visit (crafts, embroidery, weaving...).

After breakfast, you will travel to Merzouga. The Ziz valley, Midelt, and Ifrane will be your first stops. As you go further, you will observe how the landscape transforms to reveal clues of the desert as you reach Errachidia. You will see the middle and high Atlas Mountains. You will also stop at the well-known cedar forest where you will meet monkeys. After stopping for lunch in Midelt, you will continue through the Ziz valley while stopping often to take in the expansive vistas and allow you to take photos. You shall go by Rissani and Erfoud. You will stop by the weekly market here.

You will visit the Gnaoua people, who were originally taken as slaves from Sudan, after breakfast to begin our adventure and take in their music and way of life. You will traverse the dunes. Meet nomad families still residing in traditional Berber tents, and learn about their way of life. Lunch will be a typical local dish called "Berber pizza." After that, you might have some free time to unwind before riding your camel across the sand dunes of Erg Echebbi in the late afternoon. You will enjoy dinner outside while listening to berber music as soon as you get at your desert camp.

To see the sunrise beneath the sand dunes, you must get up very early. You will get the chance to capture what might be the best sunrise moment of your life while riding a camel back to your hotel. Following a hearty breakfast, you will continue on to Dades Valley. As you stroll down the Todra gorges canyon, you will stop at the narrowest gorge in all of Morocco. After lunch, you can have a guided tour of the gorges and surrounding mud huts to meet the inhabitants and learn about their way of life. You will continue on to Dades Valley.

You will travel to Marrakech after breakfast. You will go to the Taourirt Kasbah first, then the movie studios. The well-known Kasbah of Ait ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site created by Thami Elglaoui at the end of the 19th century, is a must-see when in Ouarzazate. You will next proceed across the magnificent TiziN'Tichka pass in the high Atlas Mountains. There will be many opportunities to pause and take pictures of the scenery.

After breakfast, the entire day will be devoted to visiting Marrakech, the "Perle of the South," which was established in the XIXth century.

Learn about the history of the Medina and its most important mosques, palaces, markets, and souks to begin your exploration of Marrakesh's past. You will learn about the major historical features, learn about the history of each building, and observe people going about their daily lives. You will learn about the palaces of the wealthy family and their former lifestyles. And you will take pleasure in Jemaa El fna Square's liveliness.

You will be met by your driver to travel to Ouirgane, a tiny village set in a breathtaking valley with unique birds and breathtaking surroundings. Here, you will meet your guide, mules, and muleteers to begin the gradual ascent. If you'd rather, you can also choose to walk. Before arriving in a small Berber village at the foothills where you will eat a specially prepared tagine lunch in a traditional Berber house while being encircled by the magnificent Atlas Mountains, you will have to hike for a few hours. You can witness how everything operates in the self-sufficient community, which is a very unique experience. After lunch, you can return down a little road with views of a dam and some nearby villages by foot or by riding your mule. Go back to Marrakech in late afternoon.

This morning, your guide will meet you to begin your walking gastronomic tour of the souks. See and taste some classic Moroccan cuisine while exploring the real local shops and markets. A bakery, the "doughnut man," the farnashi for the tangia, a market for fruits and vegetables, an olive market, and a meshoui tasting will all be on your itinerary. After the lunchtime gourmet tour, there will be plenty of time to explore Le Jardin Secret, a beautiful and magnificent 19th-century palace with traditional Islamic gardens, a shop, and a café.

Take the journey back to Casablanca after leaving your hotel. This concludes your Moroccan Desert Tour.​