Casablanca Trip Overview
Visit a local Berber family and learn about Nomadic life in the southern Morocco
Ride a camel in Erg Chebbi to reach your desert camp
Spend the night at a Luxury Desert camp
Explore Todra Gorges and Dades Gorges
Visit the legendary world heritage site of Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou and Taourirt Kasbah
Explore the old Telouet Kasbah together with a local guide
Cross the fantastic Views of High Atlas Mountains with its pass of Tizi N’Tichka
Additional Info
* Duration: 10 days
* Starts: Casablanca, Morocco
* Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat, Morocco
Visit a local Berber family and learn about Nomadic life in the southern Morocco
Ride a camel in Erg Chebbi to reach your desert camp
Spend the night at a Luxury Desert camp
Explore Todra Gorges and Dades Gorges
Visit the legendary world heritage site of Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou and Taourirt Kasbah
Explore the old Telouet Kasbah together with a local guide
Cross the fantastic Views of High Atlas Mountains with its pass of Tizi N’Tichka
Itinerary
Day 1: Casablanca – Rabat
Stop At: Hassan II Mosque, Blvd Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah, Casablanca 20450 Morocco
We start with the visit of the spectacular Mosque of Hassan II situated directly at the ocean. A must see for every visitor of Casablanca!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Rabat, Rabat, Rabat-Sale-Kenitra
Afterwards we continue to Rabat, capital of Morocco, where we visit the magnificent mausoleum of Mohammed V and Hassan II and enjoy the view of the Tour Hassan and its gardens.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in a Riad in Rabat
Day 2: Rabat – Meknes – Volubilis – Fes
Stop At: Meknes, Meknes, Fes-Meknes
After breakfast in your Riad we head in direction Meknes, which is famous for its luxurious palaces and beautiful mosques as well as one of the most important souks of Morocco.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Volubilis, Morocco
Continue the route to the Roman ruins of Volubilis, a complex declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO with a new museum.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Fes, Fes, Fes-Meknes
After the visit, we continue our trip to Fez
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in a Riad in the Medina of Fes
Day 3: Explore Fes
Stop At: Fes el-Bali, Fes 30110 Morocco
Today we’ll spend the whole day exploring the impressive city of Fez with its huge Medina «Fes el-Bali» together with a local guide.
Duration: 7 hours
Pass By: Bab Bou Jeloud, Fes Morocco
We start the day at Bab Boujloud, one of the gates which lead into the Medina.
Stop At: Bou Inania Medersa, Rue Talaa Sghira, Fes 30110 Morocco
In the morning we will visit some of the beautiful ancient buildings like the Medersas of Bou Inania and El-Attarine (Koran schools for religious studies) and the University and Mosque of Karaouine.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Museo Nejjarine, Pl. Nejjarine, Fes 30030 Morocco
Visit the Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts and Crafts and discover traditional tools, carpets, furniture and musical instruments in a beautifully restaurated caravanserai.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Chouara Tannery, Hay Lablida Chouara, Fes 30030 Morocco
After lunchbreak in one of the hunderts of restaurants in the medina, we continue our tour to the famous tanneries, where the leather is processed still the same as hunderts of years ago. You can observe the workers from a lookout and they will be glad to explain you the different workings steps if you are willing to bargain for a bag or new belt afterwards. But be aware of the bad smelling of the furs and coloring goods!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Royal Palace of Fez, Avenue Omar Ibnou Khattab, Fes 30004 Morocco
Outside the medina lies the Royal Palace with its large plaza lined with palm trees.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Fes, Fes, Fes-Meknes
Last but not least we will drive up a hill to the cementary Bab Fettouh, where we’ll enjoy the panoramic view over the white sea of houses of the Medina. Individual dinner in the medina and overnight in Fez.
Duration: 20 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in a Riad in the Medina of Fes
Day 4: Day trip to Chefchaouen
Stop At: Chefchaouen, Chefchaouen, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
Enjoy the changeing landscapes along the way on your drive from Fes until you reach the small city of Chefchaouen in the mountains with its blue and white houses, often decorated with colorful flowers. The medina is quite small and you can explore it by yourself without needing a guide.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Place Outa el Hammam & Kasbah, Avenue Hassan II, Chefchaouen 91000 Morocco
Enjoy lunch at a rooftop terrace overlooking the main square „Outa el Hammam“, the big mosque and the Kasbah. You will have about 4 hours to explore Chefchaouen, so there is also enough time to spot the local women washing their clothes at the river and see the small waterfalls „R’as el Maa“ or hiking uphill until you reach a very special mosque which was a gift from the Spanish people to the inhabitants of Chefchaouen, but was never used for prayers. The view though from the hill over the medina is incredible!
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in a Riad in the Medina of Fes
Day 5: Fez – Ifrane – Midelt – Erfoud – Merzouga
Stop At: Ifrane, Ifrane, Fes-Meknes
We start our journey in the morning and head for the Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop for a coffee in Ifran, also known as «Switzerland of Morocco» with its chalet like houses.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Middle Atlas, Skoura M’Daz Morocco
From here we are heading south through several typical villages and you will have the opportunity to spot nomad families living in their tents along the road.
Stop At: Midelt, Midelt, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
After lunch in Midelt we continue our drive and enjoy panoramic views crossing the Tizi N’ Talghoumt pass.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Erfoud, Erfoud, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
In Erfoud, you can enjoy a fantastic view of the valley of the river Ziz lined with thousands of date palms.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Merzouga, Merzouga, Draa-Tafilalet
Now we’re almost at the dunes! After arriving in Merzouga, we will enjoy dinner in the desert lodge where we’ll spend the night.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in a Riad in the Village of Merzouga or Hassilabied
Day 6: Merzouga and Erg Chebbi
Stop At: Merzouga Dunes, Village Hassi Labied Boite Postal 76, Casablanca 52202 Morocco
Today will be devoted entirely to enjoy the desert. We’ll cross the dunes with our 4×4, visit nomads for tea in their tents, explore an oasis and ride through the dunes of Erg Chebbi.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Khamlia, Khamlia, Draa-Tafilalet
Visit the famous village of Khamlia and enjoy its folk music.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Merzouga Dunes, Village Hassi Labied Boite Postal 76, Casablanca 52202 Morocco
After arriving back in Merzouga in the late afternoon, you will experience a one hour camel ride to reach the desert camp while the sun sinks down behind the dunes. Enjoy your evening dining in a berber tent, look for shooting stars at the camp fire and sleep in a nomad tent!
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in a private tent in a desert camp in the Dunes of Erg Chebbi, Merzouga
Day 7: Merzouga – Todra and Dades Gorges
Stop At: Merzouga Dunes, Village Hassi Labied Boite Postal 76, Casablanca 52202 Morocco
Wake up by the first strays of light to watch the sunrise over the sahara before you enjoy your typical breakfast. We return on the camel’s back or 4×4 to the desert lodge.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Rissani, Rissani, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
In Rissani we will have the opportunity to visit the local market with the «donkey parking» and have a look at some fossils outside the city.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Gargantas del Todra, Tinerhir 45800 Morocco
After lunch break, we will follow the road along the river to reach the gorges of Todra, where you can take a short but spectacular hike between the up to 300 m high rock walls.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Dades Gorges, R704 Atlas Mountains, Boumalne Dades 45350 Morocco
Before arriving at our Riad for the night in the Dades valley, we head to Boumalne Dades where you can make some nice pictures of the special rock formations which look like monkey hands.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in a Riad in the Dades Valley
Day 8: Dades Gorges – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech
Pass By: Skoura, Skoura, Beni Mellal-Khenifra
Today we will see a lot of different landscapes on our way to Marrakech. Admire the views of the Valley of a thousand Kasbahs and the famous Valley of Roses along the road.
Stop At: Ouarzazate, Ouarzazate, Draa-Tafilalet
In the desert city Ouarzazate, also known as «Hollywood of Morocco», you can explore the acient Kasbah of Taourirt, which was built in the Glaoui dynasty.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou, Souss-Massa
A little outside of Ouarzazate lies Aït Ben Haddou, the fortified clay city with its numerous ksars and kasbahs, where several famous movies such as Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven and Prince of Persia have been shot. This photogenic city is also listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Telouet Kasbah, Telouet Morocco
Continue through the breathtaking landscape to Telouet. This fortress was occupied by Thami el Glaoui before he was expelled by independence efforts. One section has unfortunately disintegrated into red sand, but you can still visit the beautiful rooms with mosaic tiles and wood carvings.
Pass By: High Atlas Mountains, 40020 Morocco
After the visit, we pass the High Atlas mountains over the Tizi n’Tichka pass with scenic views along the road and many opportunities to take photos. Individual dinner and overnight in Marrakech.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in a Riad in the Medina of Marrakech
Day 9: Explore Marrakech
Stop At: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi
Today we’ll spend the hole day in the beautiful red city of Marrakech together with a guide.
Duration: 7 hours
Stop At: Palacio da Bahia, 5 Rue Riad Zitoun el Jdid, Marrakech 40000 Morocco
In the morning, you’ll visit the famous Palais de Bahia, with its fantastic courtyards and mosaic walls built for Bou Ahmed.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mellah, Marrakech Morocco
Stroll through the Jewish Quarter and notice the difference in architecture in this district.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Saadian Tombs, Rue De La Kasbah, Marrakech 40000 Morocco
Visit the hidden Saadian tombs built during the reign of Sultan Ahmed El Mansour in 1557.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Jemaa el-Fnaa, 38 Jemaa el-Fna, Rue El Ksour, Marrakech Morocco
You’ll arrive at the Koutoubia mosque and the Djemaa el Fna-square, where you can drink some fresh pressed orange juice while observing the bustle of the snake charmers, henna tatoo artists and water sellers.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Jardin Majorelle, Rue Yves Saint Laurent, Marrakech 40090 Morocco
After lunch in a restaurant overlooking Jemaa el Fna, you’ll visit the beautiful Majorelle Garden. This botanical garden is a quiet oasis and the former home of the famous french designer Yves Saint Laurent. Nowadays, the bright blue villa contains a Berber Museum
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in a Riad in the Medina of Marrakech
Day 10: Marrakech – Casablanca
Pass By: Casablanca, Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat
Drive from Marrakech directly over the highway to Casablanca airport or to your hotel in the city of Casablanca
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: No accommodation included
