This 10-day tour offers a comprehensive journey through Morocco’s Imperial Cities, the Sahara Desert, and the High Atlas Mountains, beginning and ending in major cities. Starting in Casablanca, you’ll visit the Hassan II Mosque before heading to the capital, Rabat, to see the Hassan Tower and Mausoleum. The tour then moves to Fes, where you will have a full day to explore its historic medina, souks, and cultural sites. The journey to the desert begins on day four, crossing the Middle Atlas to reach Merzouga, where you’ll spend two nights in a nomad camp, with a full day dedicated to trekking and experiencing the desert landscape. Following the desert, the route leads to the Dades Gorges and then to Ouarzazate, with highlights including an off-road trip to meet Berber nomads, visiting the Valley of Roses, and exploring historic kasbahs. The final leg of the tour takes you to Marrakesh, visiting the famous UNESCO site of Ait Ben Haddou and the Kasbah of Telouet along the way. The tour concludes with a full day of sightseeing in Marrakesh’s key attractions, such as the Djemaa El Fna square and Majorelle Gardens, before your final transfer to the airport.
Arrival: Meet at the airport in Casablanca.
Hassan II Mosque: Visit the Hassan II Mosque, the largest mosque in Africa, and admire its beautiful and intricate craftsmanship. (Note: The mosque is not open to visitors on Fridays or religious holidays).
Journey to Rabat: Travel to Rabat, the capital city of Morocco.
Accommodation: Spend the night in a riad in Rabat.
Rabat Sightseeing: After breakfast, visit the Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, where both he and his son, Hassan II, are entombed.
Volubilis: Stop north of Meknes to explore the expansive Roman ruins of Volubilis, which offer beautiful views of the surrounding valley.
Final Destination: Continue the journey to Fes for dinner and an overnight stay in a riad.
Imperial City: Spend a full day exploring Fes, the oldest of Morocco’s four “Imperial Cities.”
Old Fes (Fes El Bali): Tour the medieval city, visiting the Bou Inania Medersa, the ancient Medina, the Kairaouine Mosque (viewing the courtyard from the gate), and the famous souks.
New Fes (Fes El Jdid): In the afternoon, visit the “New Fes” and the Museum of Moroccan Arts.
Accommodation: The night is spent in the riad in Fes.
Departure: Start the journey from Fes at 8:00 AM.
Middle Atlas: Travel through the Middle Atlas, with a stop in Azrou to see Barbary apes in the cedar forest.
Lunch: Enjoy lunch in Midelt, known as “the apple capital.”
Scenic Journey: Cross the Tizi-n-Talremt pass and drive through the Ziz Valley, famous for its palm groves and ksars (fortified villages).
Fossil and Date Capital: Pass through Erfoud, which is renowned for its fossils and an annual date festival.
Desert Arrival: Arrive at the Erg Chebbi bivouac, where you’ll be welcomed with tea.
Evening Experience: Walk in the dunes to watch the sunset, followed by a traditional dinner, an evening of music, and a night in a nomad tent.
Full-Day Trek: After breakfast, embark on a full-day camel trek, walking for about three hours in the morning and three hours in the afternoon.
Camel-Carried Lunch: Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch cooked by your guide out in the dunes.
Desert Immersion: Experience the vastness of the desert firsthand, either by riding or walking alongside the camels.
Evening: Return to the bivouac for dinner and a second night in the nomad tent.
Sunrise: An option to wake up early to see the amazing sunrise over the dunes.
Morning Activities: After breakfast, you can take a final camel ride before leaving the desert.
Toudgha Gorges: Travel to Tinghir and the Toudgha Gorges for lunch.
Walking: Enjoy a walk in the Toudgha Valley, either along the river through the gardens or on the roads alongside the gorges.
Accommodation: The day’s journey concludes with an overnight stay in a hotel in the Dades Gorges.
Morning Walk: Begin the day with a walk in the Dades Gorges.
Berber Encounter: Take an off-road route along the Boutarar piste to visit Berber nomads in their caves and share a glass of tea.
Valley of Roses: Travel through the Valley of the Roses, stopping to see local products made from the valley’s flowers.
Skoura Oasis: Visit the kasbahs of Skoura, including a stop at the famous Kasbah Amredil.
Final Destination: The day concludes with an overnight stay in a riad or guesthouse in Ouarzazate.
Ait Ben Haddou: After breakfast, visit the famous Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a prominent film location for blockbusters like “Gladiator”.
Telouet: The journey continues to Telouet, the former mountain seat of the powerful Pasha of Marrakesh, El Glaoui.
Tizi-n-Tichka Pass: Cross the Tizi-n-Tichka pass, the highest mountain pass in North Africa, on the way back to Marrakesh.
Arrival: The tour concludes with an arrival in Marrakesh in the late afternoon.
Djemaa El Fna: Explore the famous Djemaa El Fna square, known for its vibrant atmosphere with food stalls, storytellers, and performers.
Key Attractions: Visit a selection of Marrakesh’s most notable sites, including the Majorelle Gardens (famous for its “Majorelle Blue”), the Koutoubia Mosque, the El Bahia Palace, the Ben Youssef Medersa, and the Saadian Tombs.
Optional Activity: As an alternative to the walking tour, a Moroccan cooking class can be arranged for an additional fee.
Accommodation: Spend a final night in your riad in Marrakesh.
Departure: Enjoy a final breakfast before being transferred from your riad to the airport in either Marrakesh or Casablanca for your departure.
Q1: What is included in the 7 Days Morocco Imperial Tour from Casablanca?
Q2: Is this tour suitable for solo travelers?
Yes, this tour can accommodate solo travelers, couples, families, or groups.
Q3: What should I pack for this tour?
Q4: Can this itinerary be customized?
Yes, the tour is flexible and can be tailored to your preferences.
Q5: When is the best time for this tour?
Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are ideal for pleasant weather.
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