BEST 10 DAYS TOUR FROM CASABLANCA TO MARRAKECH & THE SAHARA DESERT

OVERVIEW OF: BEST 10-DAYS TOUR FROM CASABLANCA TO MARRAKECH AND SAHARA DESERT

During this best 10-days tour from Casablanca to Marrakech, you will visit the imperial cities of Morocco, the blue city, as well as the Atlas Mountains, Berber village views, Valleys, and riding camels for an overnight stay in a Sahara desert camp. In addition, you will visit kasabah of ait Ben-haddou and drive to Marrakech.

HIGHLIGHTS OF: BEST 10-DAYS TOUR FROM CASABLANCA TO MARRAKECH AND SAHARA DESERT

ITINERARY OF: BEST 10-DAYS TOUR FROM CASABLANCA TO MARRAKECH AND SAHARA DESERT

DAY 1: CASABLANCA – RABAT

On the first day of 10 days Casablanca-sahara tours with Your Sahara Tours agency, our driver will be waiting for you at your accommodation or at the airport as soon as your airline lands to begin your journey. We start with Casablanca, the economic capital and the largest city in Morocco. The Hassan II Mosque, Africa's second biggest mosque after Mecca, will be our first stop. You will visit this stunning piece of artwork, and it is also one of the few mosques in the world that is open to both Muslims and non-Muslims.
Drive to RABAT, the capital of Morocco, we will take a trip to the old military fortification known as the Kasbah of the Oudayas, which was declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in the year 2012. This fortress is home to both the well-known colossal entryway Bab el-Kebir and one of the very first palaces ever constructed by the Alaouite dynasty, which is still in ruling in Morocco today. Following that, we shall go to the Hassan Tower. On the plaza, we will be able to explore the remains of an unfinished mosque, which include a minaret and hundreds of columns. On the terrace of the mosque that was never completed, Mohammed V's mausoleum was constructed. Mohammed V was the first ruler of an independent Morocco. The mausoleum is where he and his son and successor Hassan II, who is also the father of the present king, are both being buried. Overnight in Rabat.
DAY 2: RABAT – CHEFCHAOUEN

After having breakfast, we depart for Chefchaouen. The drive will be past the ocean coast before we take the road via Ouazzan and the Rif mountains. Once we arrive at the blue city of Chefchaouen, the 6th most beautiful city in the world, you will be fascinated by its blue-painted walls. This shade of blue dates back to the 15th century when a large number of Jews sought refuge in the city as they attempted to escape the Spanish Inquisition. When you are in the city, you will be accompanied by a local guide, and start to stroll its small streets, which go up and down the steep slopes, and you will discover a photography opportunity at every corner.
In the middle of Medina, there is a square known as Plaza Uta El-Hammam that you will go to. A tranquil area replete with quaint eateries and coffee shops. New art galleries are springing up all over that location, and you'll discover that many local artists have their work on display there. You will also get the opportunity to see the Grand Mosque, the Ras Elma River, which passes through the old city, and the Ethnographic Museum, which features images of the ancient town, musical instruments, and other traditional items. In the Afternoon you will have free time to enjoy the city in your own, as you can unwind and enjoy the evening dinner as you breathe in the crisp air and take in the breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Overnight in Chefchaouen.
DAY 3: CHEFCHAOUEN – VOLUBILIS – MEKNES – FES

On the third day of the best 10 days tour from casablanca to Marrakech, our driver will take you up after breakfast at your Chefchaouen hotel. Drive to Meknes then. We will proceed via Rif mountains, stopping along the way to enjoy the panoramic vista, beautiful terrain, and clean air. Our first destination will be the Roman remains of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which you will visit with a local guide. You will be amazed by the well-known features, such as the basilica, the triumphal arc, and the several palaces that showcase stunning mosaics when you visit this most important archeological site in Morocco. afterward, we drive to Meknes, another imperial city in Morocco. The Sidi Said Mosque, the Jardin Lahboul, and the Golf Royal are among the historical sites our driver will take you to as well as the Palais Dar El Makhzen, Bab Mansour, Bab El Berdaine, and Bab El Khémis. After having dinner, we transfer you to Fes.
DAY 4: EXPLORE FES WITH A LOCAL GUIDE:

Today will be spent exploring Morocco’s spiritual capital with a professional guide. After breakfast, you will meet your local guide and begin sightseeing outside the historic medina. Take in the breathtaking vista while you look out over the Medina from atop one of the Merenid tombs. The next step is to continue exploring the neighboring areas while also visiting the most significant locations within the city; Taking in the beautiful fountains of the city, including the mosaic Nejjarine Fountain, Visit the ancient Koranic schools known as Medersas, which date back to the 13th century. visiting the Royal Palace Gate, the Jewish Quarter "Mellah," which dates to the 14th century, the blue ceramics of the Bab Boujloud gateway, and the historic mosques, such as the Quaraouiyine Mosque, which was established by Fatima el Fihri in 859, and the Andalusian Mosque, which dates to 860.
After that, you will wander through the narrow streets that are lined with intricately woven Berber carpets and many other arts and crafts objects from Morocco. You will also visit the ceramics Cooperative to see traditional Moroccan crafts, the large Chouara Tanneries, and Medersa Seffarin, which is where metal and other decorated architectural masterpieces are traditionally made. Rest for the night at the Riad.
DAY 5: FES – AZROU – MIDELT - MERZOUGA

After meeting Your Sahara Tours company driver, you will drive to Ifrane crossing the Middle Atlas Mountains to get to Ifrane, which is often called "Moroccan Switzerland" because it looks so much like Switzerland. In past, the Atlas lion was one of the animals that formerly resided there. so, in recognition of its significance, a stone statue has been erected in its honor. You will have an opportunity to take some pictures of the monuments before continuing our journey to Azrou. On the way, we'll pass through the well-known cedar forest, where we'll get a good look at the region's tallest ancient cedar forest, Cedre Gouraud. As you will have a moment fed by Wild monkeys that are found beside the road.
After having a stop in Midelt for lunch, we will drive to Erfoud. Our journey will take us further into the vast desert landscape. you will see how the topography shifts, which will result in the exposure of a great number of sand tracks in the beautiful Ziz Valley and the Tafilalet palm grove, which is well-known for the dates that are produced there. As the afternoon comes, we will be reaching the Merzouga desert and dropping you off at your hotel for the overnight.
DAY 6: MERZOUGA –GNAWA MUSIC– CAMEL TREKKING – OVERNIGHT IN DESERT CAMP.

On the 6th day Your Sahara Tours agency, after breakfast in your hotel, YOUR SAHARA TOURS will take you on a desert exploration excursion. You'll be driven to the middle of the desert in a four-wheel-drive vehicle. Strike a direct line toward the Saharan nomads, who are still using traditional tents. They will welcome you with a cup of tea (Berber whiskey) and tell you about their everyday lives. We'll next continue our journey to the desert's depths, where we'll discover abandoned French mines.
Later, we will visit Khamlia village, the settlement of black Berber people from Sudan and Mali, who reside there today. Gnaoua music is performed here using real instruments. You may eat a typical Berber Pizza here for lunch after spending time with Gnaoua. Afterward, we take you back to the hotel to relax and prepare for your camel trekking adventure. In the late afternoon, you will ride your camel over the Erg-Chebbi sand dunes. Before you get to the desert camp, you will have the opportunity to snap pictures and watch the sunset. Following a delectable meal at the camp, you will be entertained by local nomads playing Berber music beneath the night sky while you gaze at the constellations. We will spend the night in the camp.
DAY 7:MERZOUGA- RISSANI MARKET- TOUDGHa GORGES- DADES GORGES

Today, don’t forget to wake up early, so you will not miss the magical sunrise of the Sahara Desert. you will take a shower and breakfast and ride a camel back to Merzouga. Say goodbye to the desert and your camels, and drive to Rissani. This medieval town was the birthplace of Morocco's reigning dynasty and a stop for commerce caravans from Mali's Timbuktu. Then drive to Erfoud, famous for its fossilized marbles. Your journey with YOUR SAHARA TOURS continues to Tinghir. We pass by Tinjdad for lunch before we arrive at Todgha Gorges, a Vertical River canyon made of limestones that are very tall and beautiful. it is a paradise and a unique place for climbers. you will admire the place before we drive to Dades gorges, via Boumalne. The overnight in Dades.
DAY 8: DADES VALLEY – OUARZAZATE- AIT BEN HADDOU – MARRAKECH

After breakfast at your hotel, we'll take the Land of Roses and the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to get to Ouarzazate, which is called "the Hollywood of Africa." There, we'll visit the Kasbah of Taourirte and a world-famous film studio (Atlas studios). The next place we will visit is the old Kasbah of Ait-Benhaddou, a fortified town built right on the caravan route between Marrakech and the Sahara. this fortified walled city was a busy trading post in the 17th century. Ait Benhaddou has been the place where a lot of movies are taken like "Gladiator" and "Lawrence of Arabia." After we explore the Kasbah, we'll stop at a nearby restaurant for lunch. Then continue our trip to Marrakech through the high Atlas Mountains. We will stop along the way to admire the amazing views of the Atlas Mountains and the Tizi N'tichka pass (2260m). We will drop you off at your hotel when we get to Marrakech in the evening.
DAY 9: EXPLORE MARRAKECH WITH YOUR SAHARA TOURS OFFICIAL LOCAL GUIDE

Marrakech will be the destination of the 6th of Your Sahara Tours. According to several legends that have been passed down through the ages, the city was originally home to a people who lived on the opposite side of the Atlas Mountains and had access to a plentiful supply of dates, palms, and bones. The name "The Red City" comes from the color of the walls that surround it, and it is a city filled with gardens that are irrigated by subterranean wells known as "Khettaras" in Moroccan. These wells were constructed in the eleventh century by Almoravid rulers and Saharan nomads.
You will be accompanied with a local guide to discover this magical city. we will go to some of the most iconic locations in the city, including the Menara, the Kasbah, the Saadian Tombs, the Bahia Palace, the Koutoubia, Majorelle Gardens, and the Souks. Discovering the plaza known as "Djemaa El Fna," which is where the majority of the city's life and activities are located, such as dancers, storytellers, jugglers, artists, merchants, and snake charmers, will be an unforgettable experience
DAY 10: Marrakech – Airport

On the last day of Your 7 days Sahara tour, our driver will pick you up from your accommodation and transfer you to the airport in Marrakech or Casablanca. And this will be the end our services.