From the modern energy of Casablanca to the peaceful Atlantic charm of Essaouira, this 10 days journey invites you to experience Morocco through its colors, landscapes, traditions, and unforgettable moments. Carefully designed for travelers seeking authenticity and comfort, this itinerary combines imperial cities, breathtaking desert scenery, mountain roads, ancient kasbahs, and coastal beauty in one extraordinary adventure. Discover the spiritual and cultural richness of Fes, where centuries old medinas, traditional craftsmanship, and vibrant souks create an atmosphere unlike anywhere else in the world. Continue through the changing landscapes of the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing cedar forests, hidden villages, and scenic valleys before arriving at the golden dunes of the magnificent Merzouga Desert.
In the heart of the Sahara, experience moments that will stay with you forever camel rides across the dunes at sunset, peaceful evenings beneath millions of stars, traditional music around the campfire, and the silence of the desert that creates a feeling of complete escape from the modern world. The adventure continues through the spectacular landscapes of the Dades Valley and the ancient kasbah routes, where dramatic rock formations, palm groves, and traditional Berber villages reveal another side of Morocco’s beauty. Arriving in Marrakech, travelers are welcomed by vibrant markets, colorful streets, historical palaces, and a unique atmosphere full of life and culture. To complete the experience, enjoy the relaxing coastal ambiance of Essaouira, where ocean breezes, fresh seafood, artistic charm, and peaceful medina streets offer the perfect ending to an unforgettable Moroccan journey.
Welcome to Casablanca city pick up at the airport in Casablanca transfer to your Hotel. Casablanca is the financial capital of the Kingdom of Morocco, where more than 5 million people live. Today, Casablanca is a modern city whose rich heritage includes arts, culture and traditions. In the old medina, a quiet walk is very pleasant.
After breakfast, we leave from Casablanca to the ancient Roman city of Volubilis to explore its 2000 year old ruins and get an idea of life during the Roman Empire. Lunch will take place in Meknes, which is one of the imperial cities of Morocco. After lunch, we will continue our trip to Meknes, and then head to Fez, which is the spiritual and cultural capital of Morocco.
Free day with a local guide we start the day by visiting Fes. Discover the secrets of ancient Fes with a local guide, a city that is full of history and culture is a living museum that tells the story of centuries of Islamic and Moroccan civilization. With a specialized local guide, you will have the opportunity to discover this city in all its beautiful details that are often hidden from visitors. This tour will be an opportunity to discover old Fes not only through the famous landmarks, but also through the stories and information that your local guide tells you, adding depth and meaning to each place you visit.
After breakfast we will start the route trip towards the Desert passing through the university city of Ifrane, better known as the Moroccan Switzerland, and for being one of the favorite cities of the King of Morocco together with the landscapes of the Atlas until we reach the Ziz Valley, an extensive palm grove. Continuation to Erfoud, the gateway to the Desert and from there we arrive at the Desert of Merzouga where we relax in the Hotel opposite and walk to the dunes.
We will leave the Hotel after having our breakfast. We’ll continue exploring the area, we visit the village of the Gnawi people, originally slaves from Sudan, to experience their music and lifestyle Khamlia village. Near this village, you can see the lake of Merzouga, with its flamingos. Also visit the nomad wirehouse where many Berber handicrafts are selling their product for good prices. Visit in their handmade woven tent. Learn how they live while drinking Berber tea. Our next destination is the. Free time for lunch in a restaurant.
After that we took a stroll in a palm tree grove. When we reach the Erg Chebbi sand dunes you switch to camels, to cross the heart of the Sahara Desert. Then a stop will be made for you on top of a big dune to observe the fantastic sunset. Then continue to the camp which is a combination between the traditional tents of nomads and the luxury Camp. In the campsite you enjoy the Berber drums music while dancing around the campfire, under the open sky of million stars. Dinner overnight stay in a Luxury camp.
If you’re not a sleepy person, wake up early in the morning to see the sunrise and without missing the opportunity to see a sunrise that in few places is enjoyed like that. After breakfast, we will say goodbye to the Desert Sahara and return with the dromedaries to the place where our transport awaits us to take the route to the Dades Valley, we will go to Rissani, one of the oldest markets in Morocco and it’s the former commercial capital of the country. If the weather allows it and if it’s market day, we can make a stop to witness the local commercial exchanges.
After a journey we will arrive at Tinghir, where the spectacular Todra Gorges are located. The Todra riverbed has formed a gorge with vertical walls of enormous proportions and great beauty. It’s a paradise for climbers and a unique place, perched at 1,360 meters of altitude. Free time to explore and walk. Dinner Overnight stay in Valle de Dades.
After breakfast, we continued our trip to Kalaa M’gouna, to visit the Rose valley. A Rose festival is held annually in May. Where the locals offer their rose products, from perfumes, rose water, oil, to cosmetic products. We then drive through the palm groves of Skoura. Later, we reach Ouarzazate, also known as the gate of the Desert. We will visit the studios, in which famous movies were shot.
Thereafter we departed to visit the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. A fortified village recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Furthermore, Kasbah has appeared in many movies including Gladiator, Alexander, The Mummy…etc. And TV series including Game Of Thrones.Then we continue to Marrakech driving through the Tizi N’tichka pass, and also the spectacular High Atlas Mountains. Stops will be made for lunch, and to take pictures at interesting spots. We will arrive in Marrakech and transfer to Hotel Or Raid where you will spend the night.
Free day with a local guide we start the day by exploring Marrakech city Visiting the old city of Marrakech (the old city) with a tour guide is a very special experience, as you will be able to discover the history, culture and landmarks of the city hidden between the narrow alleys and traditional markets. Here are some steps and places you can visit in the old city with a tour guide.
After breakfast, we leave Marrakech for Essaouira, a port city on the Atlantic coast, called Mogador, which is well kept in the Berber language, probably because it’s so well protected thanks to its long walls. Essaouira has that exotic and at the same time familiar air, accompanied by the incessant squawking of the seagulls that fly over the city. At first it might seem that you are in a city in French Brittany, however, once you go beyond its walls it is an infinitely Moroccan city. Essaouira is known for its medina declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, it’s also known for its artists who work the Tuya tree that produces good wood, the money souk.
The last day of the 10 days tour from Casablanca to Marrakech via the Sahara Desert via imperial cities. After breakfast, transfer from Essaouira to Marrakech on the way for 3 hours, we will arrive at Marrakech Airport gate where we leave you. End of our services in Marrakech. We wish you a happy trip full of rich things.
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