Morocco Imperial Cities & Sahara Desert (12 days)

Tour overview

12 day tour from Casablanca to Morocco Sahara Desert & Imperial cities (Rabat, Meknes, Fes, Marrakech). In these 12 days, you will explore the best of Morocco, Visit the most touristy sites and famous tourist attraction in Morocco. Asara Morocco tours’s Guides and drivers will make your holiday stay in Morocco a wonderful one.

Map of the Tour:

Highlights:

Visit Hassan II Mosque,
Explore the Unesco world heritage of Volubilis,
Walk in the Old Medinas,
Enjoy the landscapes of Chefchaouen,
Visit Kasbahs, witness landscapes of Mountains,
Overbnight in Sahara Desert, Waterfalls, Sea & more…

Included

Private Transport with A/C 4x4 or minivan
Driver/Guide (Multilingual)
Camel Ride & luxury Desert Camp
Guided tour in fes and Marrakech
Accommodations & Daily Breakfast
4 Dinners

Not Included

Drinks
Lunches
Flight tickets
Personal Expenses
Travel insurance
Entrance fee for the attractions

Day 1: Casablanca - Rabat

Upon arrival in Casablanca, your private driver will meet you in the airport and drive you to Rabat, the capital of Morocco, where you will have a relaxing evening in this beautiful coastal city.

Day 2: Rabat - Meknes

After breakfast, we shall visit Rabat, including Mausoleum of Mohammed, Kasbah des Oudaias and Le Tour Hassan. In the afternoon, we shall head on to the imperial city Meknes and visit Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, Bou Inania Medersa, and the Medina.

Day 3: Meknes - Volubilis - Fes

After breakfast, we shall set out in the morning to the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis. We shall explore the 2000-year-old ruins and getting a picture of life during the Roman Empire. In the evening, we shall finish the trip into Fes, the spiritual capital of Morocco.

Day 4: Fes Guided Tour

After breakfast, we will begin our guided tour in the Fes medina, one of the world’s largest walled in cities. You will explore the narrow streets lined with fresh fruit, mounds of spices, intricately woven Berber carpets and many other art objects of Morocco. A visit to the King’s Palace, the tanneries, and potters are just a few places we will experience. For lunch you will eat in a traditional restaurant in the heart of the medina. In the evening we will have a short hike to Tombe dei Merenidi where you can enjoy the amazing sunsets and the stunning panoramic view of the Fes medina.

Day 5: Fes - Merzouga

(Sahara Desert) After early breakfast, we shall leave towards Merzouga. On route, we shall stop at Ifrane, the little Switzerland, and Azrou to see the monkey forest. After the lunch break at Midelt, and then to the majestic Sahara sand dunes at Merzouga. You will set off by camel in the evening for a 1.5-hour trek out to the oasis where you will enjoy the Sahara sunset and spend the night in Luxury Desert Camp. You will have dinner in the desert, sit around the camp fire and listen to traditional Berber music and gaze at the starlit sky.
Overnight will be in luxury sahara desert

Day 6: Merzouga - erfoud - Tinjdad - Todra Gorge (Tinghir)

Waking up early in the morning, you can enjoy the sunrise in the Sahara sand dunes and have breakfast at your luxuty sahar desert camp. Then we will leave towards Todra gorge . On route, we shall stop at Erfoud to visit the Museum of Fossils and Minerals. After the lunch break at Tinjdad. We carry on our desert journey, by passing across berber villages and towns, we will pass by a traditional system of underground irrigation in the south east of Morocco known as Elkhatarat. then head of to todra gorge
Overnight will be in Todra Gorge.

Day 7: Todra Gorge (Tinghir)

After breakfast,.we will Starting by exploring and admiring the fascinating landscapes of Todra gorge and Mountains you can have some short hik near by your Auberge/Hotel, or you can have a short hike to the bottom of the gorge, after that we will have a walk in the fields to see how people still use agrecilture and the way they irrigate their fields. Afterwards, we will have other activities that are optional and depand on the choice of the guests. We can do rock climbing or hike or hiking. Besides that we can explore City of tinghir and vellges with old kasbahs.
Overnight will be in Todra gorge

Day 8: Todra Gorge - Dades gorge - Valley Roses - Skoura - Ouarzazate- Ait Ben Haddou

After breakfast we head to Dades valley and the Valley of 1000 Kasbahs, passing by green fields, fig, walnut, almond and pomegranate trees, and on to the colorful Rose Valley, famous for its rose water which is used in beauty products. The locals celebrate the Rose Festival each year. We will stop at Amridil Kasbah, built in the 17th Century, before crossing the Palmerie of Skoura, arriving in Ouarzazate, exploring the city and its monuments including the film studio and Kasbah Tourirte. In the evening we will go to Ait Benhaddou.
Overnight will be in Ait ben haddou.

Day 9: Ait Ben Haddou- Marrakech

After breakfast, we shall visit the famous Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, where films including, Lawrence of Arabia, Jesus of Nazareth, and The Gladiator, were pictured. We shall continue with driving over the High Atlas Mountains to Marrakech. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery and landscapes until you arrive Marrakech. After checking in the hotel/riad and having some refreshments, we shall visit the famous Djemaa-el-Fna in the evening and have dinner there. Djemaa-el-Fna is the center square of the medina and is one of the center attractions of Marrakech. Coming alive at night with the local storytellers, entertainers, and mouth-watering barbeque pits, Djemaa-el-Fna is well worth a visit. A quiet cup of Moroccan mint tea on the terrace of an adjacent café provides a spectacular aerial view of the bustling square.

Day 10: Marrakech Guided Tour

After breakfast the tour guide will meet you at the Riad/hotel escort you around this beautiful city, visiting historical monuments. the gorgeous Bahia palace built in 19th century, the 17th century Saadian tombs, the Koranic School of Ben Youssef, and the Koutoubia mosque built in 12th century .Jardin Majorelle, Jardin Menara You will also visit the famous Souks; a great place for shopping where you can buy presents for your family, friends or yourselves. You will have free time to enjoy a mint tea or coffee in one of the restaurants or cafes where you can get amazing panoramic views of Jamaa El Fna square.
Overnight will be inn Marrakech

Day 11: Marrakech- Casablanca

After breakfast, we shall visit Jardin Menara and head off towards Casablanca. Once in Casablanca, you will check in to you Riad/hotel take a short relaxation at your hotel, then we shall visit the Hassan II mosque, which is one of the largest Mosques in the world and its hand crafted beauty is breathtaking. You shall enjoy your final evening in Morocco.