9 Days from Casablanca to the Imperial Cities and the Desert

Day 1: Arrival in Casablanca – City Tour

Reception at the airport or at your accommodation in Casablanca. We begin with a panoramic tour of the economic capital:

Hassan II Mosque
Corniche and seaside promenade
Mohammed V Square

Overnight at a hotel in Casablanca.

Day 2: Casablanca – Rabat

After breakfast, departure to Rabat, the administrative capital and imperial city. Visit of:

Hassan Tower
Mausoleum of Mohammed V
Kasbah of the Oudayas
Historic Medina

Overnight in Rabat.

Day 3: Rabat – Meknes – Volubilis – Fez

After breakfast, we travel to Meknes, an imperial city, where we visit:

Bab Mansour
El Hedim Square

Continue to the Roman ruins of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Arrival in Fez in the afternoon.
Overnight in a traditional riad.

Day 4: Fez – Full Guided Tour

Full day to discover Fez, the cultural heart of Morocco:

Al Qarawiyyin University
Bou Inania Medersa
Traditional Tanneries
Artisan Souks

Overnight in riad.

Day 5: Fez – Ifrane – Cedar Forest – Midelt

After breakfast, departure to the Middle Atlas. Stops at:

Ifrane, known as the “Moroccan Switzerland”
Azrou Cedar Forest, home to Barbary monkeys

Continue to Midelt.
Dinner and overnight at a hotel.

Day 6: Midelt – Ziz Valley – Erfoud – Merzouga

After breakfast, we cross the Ziz Valley with panoramic views of oases and palm groves. We pass through Erfoud to reach Merzouga, at the gates of the Sahara.

In the afternoon, enjoy a camel ride to watch the sunset over the Erg Chebbi dunes.
Dinner and overnight at a desert camp with Berber music.

Day 7: Merzouga – Desert Exploration

Sunrise in the desert. Day dedicated to exploring Merzouga and its surroundings in a 4×4 vehicle:

Visit to nomadic families
Oases and desert landscapes
Village of Khamlia and its Gnawa music

Dinner and overnight at hotel or camp.

Day 8: Merzouga – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley

After breakfast, departure to Rissani and the impressive Todra Gorges, a naturally stunning canyon. Continue to the Dades Valley, famous for its kasbahs and rock formations.

Dinner and overnight at a hotel.

Day 9: Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech

After breakfast, departure to Ouarzazate, known as the gateway to the desert. Visit the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Cross the High Atlas via the Tizi n’Tichka pass to reach Marrakech.
End of the tour and transfer to your accommodation or airport.

Includes

• Private transport with professional driver
• Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
• 8 nights of accommodation
• 8 breakfasts and 5 dinners
• Camel ride in the desert
• 4×4 excursion in Merzouga
• Guided tours in Fez
• Airport / hotel transfers

Does Not Include

• Lunches and drinks
• Entrance fees to monuments
• Optional activities (quad, buggy)
• Tips and personal expenses

Why Choose This Tour

• Combines Imperial Cities and the Sahara Desert
• Includes Atlas landscapes and historic kasbahs
• Ideal for cultural and adventure trips
• Private and fully customizable tour

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The 9-day tour from Casablanca to the Imperial Cities and the Desert is the perfect way to explore Morocco in depth, combining culture, history, and the magic of the Sahara.

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