Morocco desert tours from Casablanca

At the estimated time, picked up by our guide at Casablanca airport. We leave for the economic capital of Morocco to visit its famous Hassan II mosque and if time permits we can visit more interesting places such as the Courniche, the Plaza de las Palomas…etc. Dinner and accommodation in a hotel.

Then we will leave for Rabat. Visit to its main monuments: Alcazaba de los Oudaias, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the Hassan Tower. Later we will arrive at our destination Chefchaouen or Chaouen as many call it, located in the only intercontinental natural park declared a biosphere natural reserve. It is a town hanging on the mountain painted white and blue, populated by wise, kind and respectful people, and that offers visitors beautiful urban landscapes, beautiful samples of local crafts, and a peace and serenity that is difficult to find today. Dinner and overnight in Riad.

We will spend a whole day discovering Chaouen or Xauen, a mountain town in the heart of the Rif, notable for its Andalusian architecture of whitewashed houses in white and indigo blue. We will visit the medina to learn about its historical-cultural heritage, and we will enjoy its light, its streets, its picturesque Uta el Hammam square, the Rass-el Maa Waterfall and of course, the color of its shops full of crafts and perhaps drink a mint tea on the terrace of a café, watching people come and go relaxed, or getting lost in the medina and talking to its people.

We leave the rich world of Chefchaouen and head towards Fez, the first of the imperial cities that is proud to host one of the oldest universities in the world. Along the way we will visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis, very well preserved. We will also be able to see a panoramic view of Moulay Idriss, the holy city where we will have lunch and in the afternoon we will arrive in Fez to enjoy the sunset while visiting the walls and gates of its medina or simply drinking welcome tea from the Terrace watching the entire medina. Dinner and overnight in Riad.

After a delicious breakfast at the Riad, we begin our guided tour of the new part of the city of Fez, where we approach the royal palace, Jewish neighborhood (Mellah), then we will go to a viewpoint where we can observe the entire medina from the South Tower and the few Mosques. Then we will have to walk through the medina, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Its labyrinthine streets structured by guilds of potters, dyers, etc., the bustle of its people will transport you centuries ago. We will notice that it is a medieval city and that time has stopped in the clock “La Magana Bounania” 1200 years after its construction. A marvel! dinner and accommodation in Riyadh.

We head south to cross the Middle Atlas Mountains until we reach Ifrane, also called “little Moroccan Switzerland” due to its great resemblance to that country. One of the animals that formerly lived here was the Atlas lion, which is why it has become the symbol of the city and to which a stone statue has been dedicated in the center of it. We will take the opportunity to stop and take some photos. We will cross the famous cedar forests. We will be able to admire the Great Gouraud Cedar, the largest ancient cedar in the region and also feed the hundreds of Gibraltar monkeys that live in the area. Lunch in Midélt and from here the land becomes arid and full of spectacular geological formations and deep green valleys, such as the Ziz Valley. We will begin to see the typical adobe architecture, palm trees, some distant Kasbahs… we are at the gates of the desert. After an hour after Erfoud we arrive at the impressive Dunes of Merzouga and after the Hospitality Tea, we will leave our suitcases in the rooms and we will climb the first dunes that are next to the hotel and we will take the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful sunset. Dinner and accommodation in a hotel located a few meters from the Erg Chebbi dunes.

We are already in the desert and today will be a Total Desert day. After a copious and delicious breakfast, we will surround the Erg Chebbi, an extension of sand desert where the Great Dune of Morocco is located, more than 250 meters high, and we will connect by track with part of the route followed by the old Paris-Dakar and with the mountains that border Algeria in the background. Stop at the Tissardmin oasis where we can find a variety of fossils that are still found in this region and we will continue towards a nomadic settlement where we will learn some of the secrets of their life and customs. Subsequent stop at a panoramic point where we can contemplate the Erg Chebbi as a whole. We will arrive at the town of Khamlia, originally from Mali, where we will relax with tea while enjoying a small concert of Gnawa spiritual music. Return to the Hotel to leave in a camel caravan to enter the heart of the dunes and contemplate an unforgettable sunset. We will arrive with the dromedaries to the camp where we will stay in Haimas “Tents made with dromedary hair” like those used by desert nomads. Dinner and night in Haimas in the heart of the desert under a spectacular blanket of stars.

Appointment with the Dawn. Since we are in the desert, it is advisable to get up early to walk to the highest dune around to enjoy the sunrise and this relaxing landscape that nature offers us. We will return by camel to the town of Merzouga. After a delicious breakfast, we say goodbye to the desert and we will leave for Rissani where we will visit its market (if we are lucky and it is one of the market days: Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday) we will continue the road to Erfoud where there is also the possibility of visiting the fossilized marble factory before continuing towards the palm groves of Touroug and Tinjdad. 1 hour later we will arrive at one of the most impressive points of the High Atlas: The Todra Gorges. The bed of the Todra River has formed a gorge with vertical walls of enormous proportions and great beauty; It is a climber’s paradise and a unique place. Lunch on site and a recommended half-hour walk to see and enjoy the Gorges in detail. In the afternoon we will continue towards the Dadès Valley, also known for the Valley of Figs, passing through Boumalne Dadés we will stop at the “monkey paws” Dinner and night in the Dadés Gorges.

After breakfast, we can enjoy one of the best views of the Dadés Valley. We will do it from one of the most strategic places that the mountains offer us. From there we can observe the number of kasbahs there are and the picturesqueness of each one of them, then we will head towards a road dotted with various Kasbahs of great interest until we reach the Kasbah of Aït Youl where we will make a detour and enter along tracks in the deepest in the Central High Atlas, discovering spectacular landscapes. We will visit a nomadic family that still lives in caves in the Vallé de Boutagrar where time seems to have stopped. We will see mountains, canyons and valleys as well as the caves where nomads still live in the mountains. Arrival at the Valley of the Roses to meet Kelaa M’ gouna. Lunch in the town and in the afternoon we will pass through the palm grove of Skoura, to later arrive in Ouarzazate, dinner and accommodation in a hotel.

The morning is dedicated to the visit of Ouarzazate: Kasbah of Taourirt, Film Studios. Then departure to the Fortified town of Ait Ben Haddou, where we will visit its famous Kasbah (Declared a world heritage site by UNESCO). In this spectacular setting, renowned films such as Gladiator, Obelix, Sahara with Penelope Cruz or Jewel of the Nile have been filmed. Lunch on site and trip to Marrakech via the highest port of Tizi N’ Tichka. We visit the Olive Oil cooperative. ARGAN, where we discover the production process and they will explain to us the innumerable benefits it has for the human body. Arrival in Marrakech around 6:00 p.m. Free time to discover the famous Jamaa el Fna Square. Dinner there. Accommodation in Riyadh.

This morning we will visit the Medina of Marrakech with a local guide. We will start by admiring the great wall that borders the Medina, the Koutoubia Minaret, the twin of the Giralda in Seville, and we continue visiting the Saadines Tombs, Bahia Palace, Majorelle Gardens…etc. We will go out again to Jamaa El Fna Square, where the atmosphere during the day is totally different from that at night. In the afternoon, free time to practice the art of haggling in the souks or discover the most hidden places of the Medina at your leisure. Dinner and overnight in Riad.

We leave Marrakech towards Essaouira. Formerly known as Mogador, Essaouira has seen the passage of numerous peoples, from the Romans to the Portuguese, without forgetting the Arabs and the Berbers. Due to this history, it keeps countless vestiges of these towns, whether in the form of monuments or in the customs of its people. We will admire its Medina and the Portuguese fortifications of the 18th century. Essaouira is known for its artists who work on the tuya, the port, the islands. Dinner and overnight in Riad.

On the way to Casablanca along the coast and we will enjoy a landscape of beautiful and virgin beaches. Until we reach the town of Jadida where we will have lunch before continuing to Casablanca, Dinner and Hotel Accommodation.

Breakfast and free morning until the agreed time, transfer to the airport where we will accompany you to check in your suitcases and show you the boarding gate, here our services end and the trip ends.