6 Days Morocco Tour: Sahara Desert and Imperial cities from Casablanca
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Six days from Casablanca: Rabat, Meknes and Volubilis on the way to Fes, a guided day in the Fes medina, a night at a desert camp in Merzouga, the Todra and Dades gorges, Ait Benhaddou and a guided morning in Marrakech.
City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, French, Spanish
Group Size 1 – 15
All Ages Welcome
Highlights
- Hassan II Mosque, the Chellah and the Hassan Tower
- Volubilis and Meknes
- A guided day in the Fes medina
- Camel ride at sunset, sandboarding and a night at a desert camp in Merzouga
- The Todra and Dades gorges
- Ait Benhaddou and a guided tour of Marrakech
Route map
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Itinerary
Day 1Casablanca – Rabat – Meknes – Volubilis – Fes
Your private transport meets you at 9:00 at Casablanca airport or your accommodation. The Hassan II Mosque, then Rabat: the Chellah necropolis, the Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V. On to the Roman ruins of Volubilis and Meknes, with dinner at your riad in Fes.
Dinner
Accommodation
Day 1–2
Riad Fes Madaw or Similar
Fes
5-star upgrade available
Day 2Fes
A guided medina tour with a local expert: the Blue Gate (Bab Boujloud), the Mellah, the Royal Palace gate, the hill fortress viewpoint, a ceramics workshop, Souk Seffarine, the Bou Inania Madrasa and the Al Quaraouiyine mosque and university.
Dinner
Accommodation
Day 1–2
Riad Fes Madaw or Similar
Fes
5-star upgrade available
Day 3Fes – Ifran – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga Sahara Desert
Ifrane and the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas with their Barbary macaques, Midelt and the Ziz valley, then a camel ride at sunset and sandboarding in the Merzouga dunes.
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 3
Nomad Comfort Camp or Similar
Merzouga
5-star upgrade available
Day 4Merzouga – Todra Gorges – Boumalne Dades
Sunrise over the Sahara, the old underground irrigation channels, the Todra Gorge and Tinghir, the palm oases and the “Monkey Toes” viewpoint in the Dades Gorge.
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 4
Dar Rihana Dades or Similar
Boumalne Dades
5-star upgrade available
Day 5Boumalne Dades – Valley of Roses – Ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou – Marrakech
A women’s cooperative in Kelaat M’Gouna, the Atlas Studios in Ouarzazate and lunch at the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, then the Ounila valley and the High Atlas to Marrakech.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 5
Riad Losra Marrakech or Similar
Marrakech
5-star upgrade available
Day 6Marrakech
A 4-hour guided medina tour: Bahia Palace, the Ben Youssef Madrasa, the Koutoubia Mosque and the souks, then transfer to Casablanca, where your driver drops you at the airport or your accommodation. Optional: food tour, cooking class or hammam.
Breakfast
What’s included
Accommodation
5 nights in riads, a hotel and a desert camp
Fes
Riad Fes Madaw or Similar
Merzouga
Nomad Comfort Camp or Similar
Boumalne Dades
Dar Rihana Dades or Similar
Marrakech
Riad Losra Marrakech or Similar
Guide
Fully guided, in English.
Other languages on request: German, French, Spanish.
Meals
- Day 1: dinner at your riad in Fes
- Day 2: traditional dinner at your riad
- Day 3: traditional breakfast, dinner at the desert camp
- Day 4: breakfast, dinner at your riad
- Day 5: breakfast, lunch at Ait Benhaddou, dinner at your riad in Marrakech
- Day 6: breakfast
Optional extras
Not included in the tour price; can be added when you book.
What’s not included
Flights
Insurance
Where you’ll stay
All accommodations are subject to change.
Day 1–2
Riad Fes Madaw or Similar
Fes
5-star upgrade available
Day 3
Nomad Comfort Camp or Similar
Merzouga
5-star upgrade available
Day 4
Dar Rihana Dades or Similar
Boumalne Dades
5-star upgrade available
Day 5
Riad Losra Marrakech or Similar
Marrakech
5-star upgrade available
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