10 days Grand desert tour from Casablanca to Marrakech

Day 1 : Casablanca - Rabat :

Our driver from around Morocco trips company will be ready on time to pick you up from Casablanca airport. He will meet you and prent himself and start Our 10 day tour from Casablanca. First we'll drive to Casablanca then to Rabat, the capital of Morocco. In Casablanca you will see the Hassan II Mosque, the largest one outside of Mecca and experience the coastal Cornish seaside. Afterwards, we'll leave to Rabat. Here you will see the Hassan Tower and the Oudaya Kasbah, before you check in to your riad / Hotel in the Medina.

Day 2 : Rabat - Volubilis - Fes :

This morning after having breakfast, you will begine traveling to Fes via Meknes and Volubilis. Meknes, its an another significant imperial city in Morocco. Actually it is known as the capital of Morocco. There you will see the famous gate of Al Bab Mansour, the Sahrij lac. In additional Moulay Ismail Mausoleum. Then after lunch, your journey continues to the Roman city of Volubilis, where you will see the wonderfully preserved original mosaics, Roman road, and city layout. As you travel through the Moroccan countryside we will pass by the Holy City of Moulay Idriss for some pictues opportunity. Then you'll get to Fes at the end of the afternoon and check into your riad in the Medina. Finally overnight at riad/Hotel.

Day 3 : Fes - Fes (Guided tour) :

After the breakfast in your Hotel, then begine an explorative journey at the Medina of Fes ancient city where you will visit the hidden treasures that only the inhabitants of the place know about. In the first place, Fes served as the capital of Morocco for more than 350 years and is home to the University of Al Karaouine, the oldest operating university in the world. Hence your guided tour will take you to Moulay Idriss mausoleum, the Nejjarine Fountains and the Tanneries. Then after lunch you will also view the exterior of the Royal Palace and walk through the famous Jewish quarter “the Mellah”. There you will have the option to visit one of the few living synagogues in Morocco. In addition, your tour of Fes includes a short visit to the famous ceramic factory, and then you can enjoy a wonderful panoramic view over the whole Medina of Fes. Finally, in the afternoon we will visit the new city for a drink. Overnight accommodation at your riad.

Day 4 : Fes - Azrou - Midlet - Ziz Valley - Merzouga :

This journey will be the most enjoyable trip during the whole 10 days tour from Casablanca. You will leave towards the southeast following the Caravan roads to Merzouga. During this trip you'll experience glimpses of the Middle Atlas and Higher Atlas mountains. Then stopping at the Cedar forest, the largest one in Morocco, over the Middle Atlas Mountains where you may well sight Barbarian apes. Then after lunch in Midelt, you will continue through the large open high desert, and notice how the scenery changes to reveal hints of the desert as you approach the city Errachidia. Afterwards, your journey continues along the luxuriant Ziz Valley and the Tafilalet date palm grove, famous for date cultivation. This area is the foundation of the Alaouite dynasty the current ruling royal family in Morocco. Finally, you'll arrive at Merzouga at the end of the afternoon to be welcomed with a glass of mint tea before you check in to your riad. Half-Board.

Day 5 : Merzouga Sightseeing and Camel Trek :

So after breakfast in the riad you will start an explorative journey of the area. So on this 10 days tour from Casablanca, you'll visit the Gnawa people originally slaves brought from Sudan - to experience their music and lifestyle. You may also visit the souk in Rissani, a traditional town which was the origin of the ruling family in Morocco and the meeting place of the Caravans trading as far as Tombuctou in Mali. Here you will see a lot of men hooded and women veiled. Back to the village of Merzouga for some rest, in the afternoon you will mount your camel, guided by an experienced camel man to explore within the sand sea of Merzouga. Then overnight will be at our desert camp.

Day 6 : Merzouga - Todra Gorges - Dades Valley :

Early in the morning, your camel guide will wake you up to watch what well may be the best sunrise in you life. You will trek back to the village of Merzouga. Enroute you couldn't fail to appreciate the unique beauty of the spectacular Erg Chebbi sand dunes changing with the light as the day progresses. Then after breakfast and shower in your riad, you’ll leave for Rissani, Tinghir, and Todra gorges. Since they are the highest, narrowest gorges in Morocco. After lunch in the heart of the gorge we'll drive through the Dades Valley, where you'll see the majestic sand castles and the amazing rock formations known as “the monkey toes”. Overnight accommodation will be in a fancy guesthouse overlooking the Dades valley.

Day 7 : Dades Valley - Ait Ben Haddou kasbah - Tizi N'Tichka pass - Marrakech :

After your breakfast, we'll drive through the Dades Valley towards Kalaat Mgouna and Ouarzazate. The route through Dades Valley is the way of the thousand Kasbahs providing numerous opportunities to take some of your best photographic shots of the trip. We'll stop at Kalaat Mgouna, “the rose city”, to purchase rosewater, which will make your linen smell good a long time after your trip is over. Then we keep our journey to Marrakech via the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. Built by Et Hami El Glaoui, one of the last Berber chieftains during the 18th century. Now the Kasbah is a house of many Glaoui people. Afterwards your 10 days tour from Casablanca, will continue through the majestic Tizi N'Tichka Pass (2260 m) among the High Atlas Mountains, before arriving at your accommodation at Marrakech. Overnight at the riad.

Day 8 : Marrakech - Marrakech (Sightseeing ) :

After breakfast in the riad, you will enjoy a morning guided tour of Marrakech “the Red City of Morocco”. So, your guide will ensure that you see all the sites with historical and cultural interest, including the Koutoubia Minaret; the Saadian tombs; the beautiful Palace of Bahia and the Ben Youssef Coranic School. Finally, end the morning by walking through the medina alleys - getting a chance to admire all of the different artisans performing their crafts before arriving at the famous Jamaa El Fna Square. Then lunch at a restaurant near the square, and then in the afternoon visit the Majorelle gardens, and have a short tour at Gueliz -the new city of Marrakech. After dinner you will have the option to walk through the square entertained by magicians, story-tellers, tooth-pullers and food sellers. Overnight in your riad.

Day 9 : Marrakech - Essaouira (Day trip) :

Before ending our 10 days tour from Casablanca, You will start travelling to Essaouira. Getting there after 2 h /40 minutes drive to start exploring the city. You'll visit the Skala Fortress; Thuya wood carved by artisans. A walk into the alleys of medina and view hundreds of handicrafts. This “wind city” attracts surfers from all over the world. In fact Essaouira has many civilizations including the Portuguese occupation, which affects much of its architecture. However, it remains a small village with much history. Because of its size and its characteristic blue doors and washed walls. It is also regarded as Morocco's Jewel of the Atlantic. In the same time you will have a great opportunity to visit the women's co-operative of Argan and cactus oils. Here they extract the oil that is famous for medicinal properties. The Moroccan way fresh fish cooked at the fish market. In the afternoon around 4pm you will get back to the red city (Marrakech). Overnight at your riad or hotel.

Day 10 : Airport Transfer :

Today we will transfer you to the airport in Casablanca according to your fligh deparature. Our driver will transfer you at anytime. End of our 10 days tour from Casablanca, we hope you a great lifetime experience with Around Morocco Trips agency.