7-day Casablanca to Marrakech Desert Tour
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Overview
Embark on an exciting 7-day Casablanca to Marrakech tour that begins with your arrival at the coastal city of Casablanca. All the way into the lively city of Marrakech, passing by stops that reflect quite a variety in historical sites, culture, and natural experiences.
From the blue streets of Chefchaouen down to the Imperial City of Fes and up to great dunes in Merzouga, right across the Sahara. Moreover, this seven days trip from Casablanca to Marrakech, truly covers it all. A complete palette of sceneries perfectly suited for every enthusiastic globe wanderer prepared to enjoy everything that Morocco can offer.
What makes this 7-day Casablanca to Marrakech tour unique?
This Casablanca to Marrakech 7-day tour is balanced concerning adventure, history, and culture. You will be driven through Morocco’s picturesque landscapes: the Rif Mountains, including the Middle Atlas, and the serenity of Chefchaouen’s blue streets.
On this Casablanca to Marrakech 7 day tour, you will travel back in time to the ancient Fes Medina and head into the Sahara Desert for an exciting camel trekking adventure, sleeping under the stars. Continue your journey to the Dades Valley, a valley of marvelous rock formations and oases. This really is the essence of Morocco: a mix of amazing cultural sites, stunning drives, and extraordinary desert landscapes.
Tour Highlights
- Explore Casablanca, the city of colors with its famous Hassan II Mosque.
- Get lost in history at Chefchaouen-the popular blue-painted streets city.
- Explore the history of Fes, including its UNESCO medina and historic landmarks.
- Experience Sahara Desert magic on a Merzouga camel trek.
- Spend a night in a desert camp under the stars on this 7 day Casablanca to Marrakech.
- Watch a fabulous sunset and sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes.
- Discover the landscapes comprising the Dades Valley with its gorges and Kasbahs.
- Visiting the busy Souks and other historical sites in Marrakech.
Conclusion
This Casablanca-Marrakech 7-day deseert tour will be a blast for any holiday in Morocco. Featuring a great combination of historical and cultural heritage, put together with adventures that surely promise amazement. With blue-painted streets in Chefchaouen, historical treasures of Fes, magical Sahara dunes, and scenic beauty in Dades Valley, endless memories of different landscapes and special culture are waiting. From deep diving into ancient medinas, trekking over golden dunes, to gazing at dramatic gorges, this 7 day Casablanca to Marrakech journey has it all.
Included/Exclude
- Pick up at your hotel in Marrakech or Airport.
- Private transport in a modern 4x4 vehicle or minivan with A/C.
- Professional driver / Tour Guide during the trip.
- Visit to the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou.
- 1 night in Dades Valley at Riad (Dinner & Breakfast)
- Visit the Todra gorge.
- 1 night in a desert luxury Camp (Dinner & Breakfast)
- Camel ride per person.
- Sandboarding.
- Sahara desert sunset and sunrise.
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Entrance fee to monuments.
Tour Amenities
Tour Plan
In the morning, the drive will cover a visit to one of the largest mosques in the world, the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. Later, drive through the Rif Mountains and, in the late afternoon, reach Chefchaouen, an entirely painted town whose streets and buildings bear shades of blue; spend good time getting relaxed with its cool mountain breeze. Stay here overnight in this very beautiful town.
Starting our journey after breakfast, drive to Fes, among Morocco's greatest cultural towns from Chefchaouen. Today, drive via a couple of rural Berber villages with attractive countryside stops on the way. Arrive for afternoon free time to start seeing this amazing old city, which includes visits to the Bou Inania Madrasa-from here; views of the medina can be admired. Overnight in Fes.
Today, the spiritual and cultural heart of Morocco will be discovered-Fes: the medina Fes El Bali is on UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites. Among the points of interest to visit: Al Quaraouiyine University, Royal Palace, and tanneries. Wander along narrow, twisting alleys in the old part of town lined with shops, markets, and innumerable mosques-this ancient city is sure to lure you. Later tonight, free time to enjoy and have a typical Moroccan dinner.
After breakfast, drive for the Sahara Desert, crossing the Middle Atlas Mountains via Ifrane, 'Little Switzerland'. Drive through the cedar forests; this is a great opportunity to snap shots of the area's Barbary apes. Later you will continue to Merzouga via Erfoud, passing through the stunning Ziz Valley, full of palm groves and dramatic cliffs. You reach the dunes in the evening. Then, check into a comfortable hotel in Merzouga for the night. Have dinner at the hotel and take a rest from your daytime travel.
After breakfast, take a full-day 4x4 excursion around Merzouga. During this tour, you will visit the nearby nomads and learn about the nomadic way of life. Then, visit mines where you can see and even touch ancient fossils. Have lunch at about 16:00 in the village of Khamlia, where you will taste traditional food and listen to local music. After lunch, take a deep camel trek into the dunes until late in the afternoon. Have this stunning view of the dunes around to reach your beautiful desert camp that night to catch some comfortable stays overnight, having dinner at this oasis of the desert right in the center of Sahara.
You will admire the incredible sunrise over the dunes, take your breakfast, ride your camel back to Merzouga, and head toward the fabulous Dades Valley. On the way, stop to have a small hike through the impressive Todra Gorge with huge cliffs and take great pictures. Then pass through Rose Valley to arrive in Dades Valley for overnight in a very nice hotel with a panoramic view.
Leave the Dades Valley behind this morning after breakfast en route to Marrakech. You'll stop en route in Ouarzazate, commonly referred to as the "Hollywood of Morocco", where you'll make a brief stop in the village of the Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Drive later over the stunning Atlas Mountains with great panoramic views until your late afternoon arrival in Marrakech and check-in to your hotel.
FAQs
For how long are we doing the camel riding in the desert?
About 1.5 hour each way by camel trekking, including a night stay at a camp in the desert.
What is the best period of the year to go to Agafay Desert?
The weather conditions would be mild, from March through to May and September into November. It becomes super hot in summer though night temperatures remain good.
Is the tour private or shared?
It is a private tour, including a 4×4 vehicle and a guide, with only yourself; this makes it more personalized and comfortable for you.
Are meals included on this tour?
Yes, the tour price includes dinner and breakfast. The two meals are typical Moroccan tagine-served meals and are included at the Luxury Camp.
Does the desert camp have Wi-Fi?
No, Desert Camp does not have Wi-Fi. This is the time to disconnect and just enjoy the marvelous landscapes of the desert.
Can I stay more than one night in the desert camp?
It is designed for one night in the desert camp. You can stay more nights. This needs to be notified in advance. It could involve some extra cost.
What accessories do I need to pack before visiting the Sahara Desert?
- A windbreaker or light jacket during cold nights.
- Comfortable jeans or other pants to protect yourself from the camel’s rough fur.
- Appropriate shoes (sneakers, hiking boots, or sports sandals).
- A headscarf or hat to block the sun and dust.
- Loose clothes and sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun.
- A camera to bring home your wonderful desert memories.
What differentiates a Standard desert camp from a luxury desert camp?
Standard Desert Camps of Merzouga:
The standard Merzouga desert camps are directed for travelers who don’t need the level of luxury provided in our Morocco luxury desert camps. Tents are comfortable and clean. However, toilets are shared and are located outside your tent.
Luxury Desert Camps of Merzouga:
Luxury desert camps offer more privacy with their private toilets and bathrooms. You can also find electricity outlets inside your tent.
How demanding is the tour?
Long drives, some lightweight trekking-especially when riding camels in the desert-form part of the tour. The trip does not seem to be very demanding, even though there might be a general feeling of exhaustion due to long travel. The camel ride is generally soft, though one ought to prepare for the elements, essentially heat, when heading into the desert. It’s more about the travel of traveling through a part of the country and culture rather than physical effort.
What should I take along in this tour?
Following are the major things recommended for the 3 day tour:
- Clothing comfortable to wear on hot days and cold nights.
- Hat and sunscreen for saving the skin from the scorching sun.
- Scarf or bandana to save your face from desert sand.
- Camera for making the landscapes.
- Good shoes for walking and the camel trek.
- Light jacket during chilly desert evenings
- Refillable water bottle and snacks.
How long will the drives take and what is the transportation like?
Drives can be long, usually 6 to 9 hours a day, depending on the route and stops. Most of the roads are paved, though the landscape does get quite bumpy in some places, especially when one gets into the desert area. Transportation: The mode of transport would generally be comfortable 4x4s or air-conditioned minibuses-of course, some of the roads leading to the very most remote areas are a little less smooth. You’ll make numerous photo stops, breaks, and meals.
What are the tour accommodations like?
Accommodations include:
- A night in the luxury Sahara Desert camp – large tented rooms en-suite, boasting modern facilities. Tents are large in size, full of comfort and luxury.
- A night in nice Riads in the places of Dades Valley: private room accommodation avails a modern Moroccan design along with comfort.
Both assure rest in local color after day explorations.
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