6-Day Morocco Desert & Imperial Cities Trip from Casablanca

Mellah, Fes, Marrakech



Discover Morocco's highlights from Casablanca to Marrakech. Explore Chefchaouen and Fes, ride camels in the Sahara Desert in Erg Chebbi, and visit the iconic Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah.

Highlights

  • Visit the Hassan II Mosque, Rabat, and the blue city of Chefchaouen
  • Explore the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the historic medina of Fes
  • Enjoy a guided cultural tour through Fes' famous souks, tanneries, and landmarks
  • Travel through Ifrane, the cedar forests of Azrou, and the scenic Ziz Valley
  • Experience a camel trek at sunset and spend a night in a Sahara desert camp

Description

**Day 1: Casablanca → Rabat → Chefchaouen** Meet your driver at your accommodation or Casablanca Airport and begin with a visit to the Hassan II Mosque. Continue to Rabat to see Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the Kasbah of the Udayas. Travel through the Rif Mountains before arriving in Chefchaouen, where you'll have free time to explore the blue medina. Overnight in a riad or hotel. **Day 2: Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Fes** After breakfast, enjoy free time in Chefchaouen (an optional local guide is available) before departing for Volubilis, Morocco's best-preserved Roman archaeological site. Explore its mosaics and ancient ruins before continuing to Fes. Check in to your riad and overnight in Fes. **Day 3: Guided Tour of Fes** Meet your local guide and discover Fes' historic medina, vibrant souks, and artisan quarters. Visit the exterior of the Quaraouiyine Mosque and Andalusian Mosque, the Nejjarine Fountain, historic madrasas, Chouara Tannery, Souk Attarine, and Bab Boujloud. In the afternoon, continue to the Mellah, Royal Palace gates, Ibn Danan Synagogue, and enjoy panoramic views from Borj North or South. Optional visits to artisan cooperatives are included. **Day 4: Fes → Ifrane → Azrou → Ziz Valley → Merzouga** Depart Fes and travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains with stops in Ifrane, the cedar forest of Azrou, Midelt for lunch, and the Ziz Valley. Arrive in Merzouga and enjoy a camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset. Check into your private desert camp, enjoy dinner, and spend the evening with Berber music around the campfire. **Day 5: Merzouga → Rissani → Todra Gorge → Ouarzazate** Watch the sunrise over the Sahara before returning to Merzouga for breakfast. Continue through Rissani, then visit the spectacular Todra Gorge and drive through the scenic Dades Valley. Arrive in Ouarzazate for dinner and an overnight stay. **Day 6: Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → Marrakech** After breakfast, visit Ouarzazate and Atlas Studios before exploring the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka Pass with scenic stops before arriving in Marrakech, where you'll be dropped off at your accommodation or the nearest accessible point.

Includes

Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle Hotel/airport pickup and drop-off Professional English/French-speaking driver 5 nights accommodation Breakfast Dinners (vegetarian option available) Camel ride Sandboarding in the dunes All Applications & Taxes

Excludes

Lunch and drinks Any extra fees Monument entrance fees

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