12 days from Casablanca to Sahara

On the first day of our experience , Our professional driver will pick you up from your accommodation, airport, and train station .. to start your exploring adventure. we will drive to explore one of the most important cities, the economic capital of Morocco. We will be visiting during our day the vital places and monuments in Casablanca City. The First thing to see in Casablanca Is Hassan II Mosque, The view of the huge Mosque just in front of the blue sea. Hassan II Mosque is one of the biggest Mosques in the world. It is also the biggest one in Africa, you will be stunned by the special magnificent architecture, we would also take you to discover Habous Market & Quarter,  Coastal Corniche,  lunch. Afterward, we will leave for Rabat, where we will see the Hassan Tower and the Oudaya Kasbah .overnight  in your riad in the Medina.

After your breakfast, we will have a tour to explore the capital of Morocco, The City of Rabat. Then, we will be heading towards Chefchaouen the core of Morocco. you will explore Chefchaouen, or Chaouen called “the blue City”, it is a traditionally designed Moroccan town in the heart of the Rif Mountains, in the northwest, of Morocco. It is well-known for the remarkable buildings in different shades of faded blue of its old town, which feels like a clean and elegant world. It’s one of the cleanest cities in the world and all the inhabitants use to paint their houses with blue color. They believe that the color blue represents the sky which in turn reminds people of heaven and God. While you’re there, you will feel an atmosphere of relaxation, comfort, and peace.
You will start your Chefchaouen visits by strolling the blue streets, seeing the beautiful blue walls, doors, windows & amazing side shops of the old Medina with a lot of amazing picture changes around every corner. For lunch, you will have delicious Moroccan dishes from the north. Then, we continue our visits to the ancient Kasbah Ali Ben Rachid and Plaza Uta El-Hammam. Overnight at one of the hotels of the city.

After breakfast, Later, we will drive to Fes, the intellectual capital and one of the oldest cities in Morocco if not the oldest. Today’s drive will reach one of the Imperial Cities In Morocco, known as the Ismaili capital of Morocco ‘Meknes’, we will come across the famous gate of Bab Mansour, the Sahrij Souani Bassin, and the Mulay Ismail Mausoleum. After lunch, we will see the remains of the Romanian Empire, the Roman city of Volubilis , where you will get a chance to see the wonderfully preserved original buildings that date back to the ages, the Roman road, and the city layout. During our through the Moroccan countryside, we will pass by the sacred City of Moulay Idriss to take some memorable pictures. Overnight in the Hotel or Riad.

You will meet  your tour guide to start exploring Fes . the Imperial City is the most important destination of Morocco. We will be starting by the wonderful Royal palace’s seven gates which are made of copper, marble, and small pieces of Mosaic. Then, we’ll visit the old Jewish Quarter that dates back to the 17th Century . We will be also visiting the old Medina. Starting with the largest and oldest Tannery in Africa ” Chouara Tannery ” where workers use natural colors to produce high-quality leathers that will make some wonderful art pieces made by professional craftsmen. We would be also visiting some Islamic schools like Al-Qarawiyyin University, Medersa Bouanania, and Medersa Al-Attarine,overnight in your hotel.

After breakfast in the hotel, drive on these fabulous landscapes on the edge of the Erg Chebbi, the largest sand dunes in Morocco. We will see the nomadic black tents in the middle of nowhere. We would also pay a visit to a nomadic family to have some tea and see what a nonadic life looks like. after we would be visiting Alkhamliya, a village where nothing has changed through centuries. Either we would have lunch here in Alkhamliya village or we go back to our hotel and have lunch there. After a nape, we will go on a camel ride to meet one of the most fascinating sights we will ever see, the marvelous sunset in the middle of the high sand dunes of Merzouga. we will spend the night in a Berber-tente in the camp.

As soon as we wake up, Our camel man will take us on a camel ride, to enjoy the beautiful sunrise, we will be wandering the whole desert on an adventurous relaxing trip. You will enjoy the view of the camel chain in the middle of nowhere. We will get back to your Hotel, to have breakfast and get prepared to leave for Tinghir and Todra gorges, the highest, narrowest gorges in Morocco. before arriving at Dades Valley for having dinner and spending the night at your Hotel.

After your breakfast in the hotel, we will travel across the Dades Valley towards Kalaa Mgouna and Ouarzazate. On our way to Dades Valley, we will be passing by thousand of Kasbahs so we can take some memorable pictures. We will get to know the Berber Nomads in their caves, and then the fertile Rose valley and the rock formations along the way. We will stop at Kalaat M’gouna, “the rose city”. Continuing our Casablanca desert tours to Skoura and the birds’ valley, we will visit the Kasbah Amridil. Next, we will be driving towards OUARZAZATE.

After getting into The great City of Ouarzazate, we will start exploring every historical and natural feature of the old city that was founded in 1928 and became of the most crucial Film Studios Worldwide. A film studio where huge cinema and TV works were produced, such as the famous series Game of Thrones, Gladiator, Babel… We will have lunch in a local restaurant in Telouet, the Berber village, before descending the Tizi-n-Tichka to Marrakech. We will arrive in Marrakech in the late afternoon to have a nice TANGIA meal for Dinner and spend the night in your Riad.

 Discover the Red City of Marrakech. the pearl of the south. We will devote the whole morning to visiting the Koutoubia, the Saadian tombs, the garden of the Menara, and Bahia Palace. Then we will be back at the hotel for a local lunch meal. In the afternoon, we will visit the souks, and the Medina, and spend the evening in Jemaa El Fna square to enjoy the show and the different activities, we would also have our Dinner there before we get back to the Hotel .

In the morning, drive to Essaouira , a world heritage site, where you can enjoy a delicious lunch in a local restaurant overlooking the sea. Then, you will start to explore the old medina; the Jewish quarter , the Skalla, and the traditional souks of the city: you will discover art galleries and stalls of traditional carpentry and you will see the fascinating atmosphere and its old streets. In the evening, you will watch the panoramic sunset and have a glass of tea at one of the cafes in the main square, dinner, and overnight at the Riad / or Hotel.

After breakfast, we take our last road on this tour through the coastal line enjoying the breathtaking views of nature and beaches in the region. Upon arriving at Casablanca, you will have two choices either to be transferred to your hotel or to be dropped off at the airport for your flight (according to your time of leaving). That will mark the end of our 12 days tour.