8 days desert tour from Casablanca, visit Merzouga Sahara desert: is best private tour from Casablanca you can do during your travel to Morocco.

8 days desert tour from Casablanca

Day 1: Casablanca – Meknes – Volubilis – Fes

Start your 8 days desert tour from Casablanca. We land at Casablanca Airport and first visit the impressive Hassan II Mosque. After lunch, we drive to Fes, making stops to explore the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the historic city of Meknes. Subsequently, we end the day with an overnight stay at a cozy hotel or riad in Fes.

Day 2: Explore Fes City

After breakfast at the riad, explore Fes, the cultural capital of Morocco. Visit the Royal Palace, the historic Jewish Quarter, and the first Mellah. Then see the Al Quaraouine University and the Tanneries. After lunch, check out a ceramic factory and enjoy a view of the Medina. A highlight of the 8 days desert tour is experiencing Fes's charm. Night in your riad.

Day 3: Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Ziz Valley – Merzouga

Start with a hearty breakfast, then drive from Fes to Merzouga. First, stop in Ifrane. Then, drive through the cedar forest of Azrou, where you might spot Barbary apes. As you get closer to Errachidia, take in the views from the Tizi Ntalghamt pass and the green Ziz Valley. The day offers many scenic spots and picturesque views as part of the 8 days tour from Casablanca. Finish the day with a comfortable stay at a hotel in Merzouga.

Day 4: Merzouga Desert and Camel Ride

Begin the day with a desert sunrise and explore the Merzouga area. Visit the Gnawa people and experience their music and lifestyle. Furthermore, one of the highlights of the tour includes a camel trek into the stunning Erg Chebbi dunes. Afterward, spend the night at a desert camp with basic amenities, enjoy the stars and a campfire.

Day 5: Merzouga – Todra Gorges – Dades Gorges

Start with a beautiful sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes. After breakfast, drive to Rissani and Tinghir, and see the tall and narrow Todra Gorges. Enjoy lunch in the gorge, then drive through the Dades Valley, famous for its sand castles and “monkey toes” rock formations. Another highlight of the Casablanca to Merzouga desert is the sweeping views of the Dades Valley. Stay overnight at a luxurious hotel with views of the valley.

Day 6: Dades Gorge – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech

After breakfast, travel through the Dades Valley to Kalaa M’gouna and Ouarzazate. Take photos in the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs, meet Berber Nomads. As part of the private 8 days desert tour from Casablanca. Following a hike and lunch. Visit Ouarzazate Taourit kasbah and cinema studio. After explore the kasbah of Ait ben haddou we then continue on to Marrakech for an overnight stay at your chosen hotel or riad.

Day 7: Marrakech Exploration

Begin the day with breakfast in the riad, then explore Marrakech, the “red city of Morocco.” Visit the bustling Jemaa el-Fnaa square, the Royal Palace, and the vibrant Souks. During this day of the 8 days desert tour from Casablanca, enjoy a leisurely day discovering the city’s rich culture and history. Spend the night at your riad in Marrakech.

Day 8: Departure The end of your 8 days desert trip from Casablanca

After a final breakfast in your riad, transfer to the airport. This concludes your 8 days desert tour from Casablanca.