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ROYAL CITIES AND DESERT - 8 DAYS

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From the Atlantic coast, venture into the cultural heart of Morocco, exploring the royal cities of Rabat, Meknes, and Fes. Traverse the Atlas Mountains for a memorable night in Merzouga’s dunes. Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Marrakech’s souks and the artistic charm of Essaouira’s beaches. In just one trip, immerse yourself in the diverse and fascinating facets of Morocco’s culture and landscapes.

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Tour Plan

Group size: Individual trip from 2 persons bookable at any time

Option: Group trip (6-16 people) at fixed travel times, see below for dates

Collection: Casablanca

Return: Casablanca

Travel worlds: Sightseeing ✭ Desert dunes ✭ Diversity of cities

Day 1, Arrival in Casablanca
Your driver will meet you at Mohamed V Airport and take you to your hotel in Casablanca. Upon arrival, enjoy a panoramic tour of Casablanca with an exterior visit to the Hassan II Mosque. Overnight at your hotel.
Day 2, Casablanca - Rabat - Chefchaouen
After breakfast, depart for Rabat. Upon arrival, explore the royal city, including the royal mausoleum, Hassan Tower, and ancient necropolis. Continue your journey to Chefchaouen in the northwestern Rif Mountains. This charming town, set against the mountains, invites you to wander its narrow streets, picturesque squares, and blue-and-whitewashed houses.Journey time: 340 km, 5 hrs
Day 3, Chefchaouen - Meknes - Fès
After breakfast, travel to Meknes, stopping at the UNESCO-listed Volubilis and the holy city of Moulay Idriss. In Meknes, visit Bab Mansour and the old medina. Arrive in Fès for a brief introduction to the city, renowned for its rich history, intellectual and spiritual heritage, and home to the world's oldest university, Al Quaraouiyine. Its medina is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Journey time: 260 km, 4.5 hrsYou will continue to the archaeological site of Volubilis, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. After a guided tour of the monuments and well-preserved mosaics from Roman antiquity, the drive continues to the oldest of the country's four royal cities - Fès.Journey time: 100 km, 2,5 h
Day 4, Fès - Midelt - Erfoud -Merzouga
After breakfast, we pick you up and drive past Azrou to see Barbary macaques, then continue to Midelt for a brief stop. We travel over the Tizi n'Talrhemt pass through the Ziz Valley to Merzouga. There, enjoy a camel ride across the Erg Chebbi sands, watch the sunset, and have a nomadic dinner. Spend the night in a private tent under a starry sky.Drive time: 470 km, 7 hrs
Day 5, Fès - Midelt - Erfoud -Merzouga
Witness the sunrise over the desert, then explore the dunes and meet nomads. Travel to Tinghir and the Todra Gorge, explore the oasis, and hike for scenic views. Visit Boutaghrar to meet Berbers and enjoy mint tea. Pass through the Valley of Roses and, if time allows, explore the rose fields.Continue to Aït Ben-Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and film location, then visit Telouet Kasbah. Arrive in Marrakech by late evening.Journey time: 570 km, 9 hrs
Day 6, Marrakech - Essaouira - Marrakech
After breakfast, your driver will pick you up in Marrakech and drive to Essaouira via Chichaoua. Enjoy leisure time exploring this charming whitewashed town, known for its compact fortified port and seaside resort atmosphere. In the late afternoon, return to Marrakech for an overnight stay at your hotel.Journey time: 370 km, 5.5 hrs
Day 7, Marrakech
You start the day with a guided tour of Marrakech, visiting the Koutoubia Mosque, the Palais Bahia, the Saadian Tombs and the Majorelle Gardens. The afternoon is free for you to explore the ochre city on your own. The lively Djemaa El Fna square deserves a detour.Recommended experience on your own: visit a traditional communal bread bakery. These communal bakeries used to be part of everyday Moroccan life. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 8, Departure from Casablanca
After breakfast, transfer from Marrakech to Casablanca International Airport.Travel time: 240 km, 2.5 hrs

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Day 1, Arrival in Casablanca
Your driver will meet you at Mohamed V Airport and take you to your hotel in Casablanca. Upon arrival, enjoy a panoramic tour of Casablanca with an exterior visit to the Hassan II Mosque. Overnight at your hotel.
Day 2, Casablanca - Rabat - Chefchaouen
After breakfast, depart for Rabat. Upon arrival, explore the royal city, including the royal mausoleum, Hassan Tower, and ancient necropolis. Continue your journey to Chefchaouen in the northwestern Rif Mountains. This charming town, set against the mountains, invites you to wander its narrow streets, picturesque squares, and blue-and-whitewashed houses.Journey time: 340 km, 5 hrs
Day 3, Chefchaouen - Meknes - Fès
After breakfast, travel to Meknes, stopping at the UNESCO-listed Volubilis and the holy city of Moulay Idriss. In Meknes, visit Bab Mansour and the old medina. Arrive in Fès for a brief introduction to the city, renowned for its rich history, intellectual and spiritual heritage, and home to the world's oldest university, Al Quaraouiyine. Its medina is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Journey time: 260 km, 4.5 hrsYou will continue to the archaeological site of Volubilis, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. After a guided tour of the monuments and well-preserved mosaics from Roman antiquity, the drive continues to the oldest of the country's four royal cities - Fès.Journey time: 100 km, 2,5 h
Day 4, Fès - Midelt - Erfoud -Merzouga
After breakfast, we pick you up and drive past Azrou to see Barbary macaques, then continue to Midelt for a brief stop. We travel over the Tizi n'Talrhemt pass through the Ziz Valley to Merzouga. There, enjoy a camel ride across the Erg Chebbi sands, watch the sunset, and have a nomadic dinner. Spend the night in a private tent under a starry sky.Drive time: 470 km, 7 hrs
Day 5, Fès - Midelt - Erfoud -Merzouga
Witness the sunrise over the desert, then explore the dunes and meet nomads. Travel to Tinghir and the Todra Gorge, explore the oasis, and hike for scenic views. Visit Boutaghrar to meet Berbers and enjoy mint tea. Pass through the Valley of Roses and, if time allows, explore the rose fields.Continue to Aït Ben-Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and film location, then visit Telouet Kasbah. Arrive in Marrakech by late evening.Journey time: 570 km, 9 hrs
Day 6, Marrakech - Essaouira - Marrakech
After breakfast, your driver will pick you up in Marrakech and drive to Essaouira via Chichaoua. Enjoy leisure time exploring this charming whitewashed town, known for its compact fortified port and seaside resort atmosphere. In the late afternoon, return to Marrakech for an overnight stay at your hotel.Journey time: 370 km, 5.5 hrs
Day 7, Marrakech
You start the day with a guided tour of Marrakech, visiting the Koutoubia Mosque, the Palais Bahia, the Saadian Tombs and the Majorelle Gardens. The afternoon is free for you to explore the ochre city on your own. The lively Djemaa El Fna square deserves a detour.Recommended experience on your own: visit a traditional communal bread bakery. These communal bakeries used to be part of everyday Moroccan life. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 8, Departure from Casablanca
After breakfast, transfer from Marrakech to Casablanca International Airport.Travel time: 240 km, 2.5 hrs