Private & Small-Group • Licensed Guides
8-Day Morocco Desert Tour Casablanca → Imperial Cities → Merzouga
Imperial Cities: Fes, Marrakech
Sahara Desert Camel Trek
7 Nights Accommodation
Private AC Vehicle
Tour Description
This comprehensive 8-day Morocco desert tour takes you from the modern city of Casablanca to the golden dunes of Merzouga in the Sahara Desert. Experience the best of Morocco's imperial cities, including Fes and Marrakech, with their ancient medinas, vibrant souks, and rich cultural heritage. Journey through the stunning Atlas Mountains, visit traditional Berber villages, and spend a magical night in a desert camp under the starry Sahara sky. This tour perfectly balances cultural immersion with natural wonders for an unforgettable Moroccan adventure.
Tour Highlights
- Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca
- Fes Medina & ancient tanneries
- Atlas Mountains & Berber villages
- Merzouga Desert camel trek & camp
- Marrakech Souks & Jemaa el-Fna
- Authentic Moroccan cuisine
Detailed Itinerary
Arrive at Casablanca Mohammed V Airport. Meet your driver and transfer to your hotel.
Depending on your arrival time, you may explore the Corniche or relax before your adventure begins.
Overnight in Casablanca.
Visit the magnificent Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world.
Then travel to Rabat, Morocco's capital, to see the Hassan Tower and Kasbah of the Udayas.
Continue to Fes, arriving in the evening. Overnight in Fes.
Full day guided tour of Fes, the cultural and spiritual capital of Morocco.
Explore the medieval medina (a UNESCO World Heritage site), visit the famous tanneries,
Al-Attarine Madrasa, and the Mellah (Jewish Quarter). Overnight in Fes.
Depart Fes and travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop in Ifrane, known as "Little Switzerland,"
and the cedar forests of Azrou to see Barbary apes. Continue through the stunning Ziz Valley with its
palm groves to reach Merzouga on the edge of the Sahara. Overnight in Merzouga.
Explore the desert area around Merzouga, visiting a nomadic family and the village of Khamlia
known for its Gnawa music. In the afternoon, camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes to watch the sunset.
Spend the night in a traditional desert camp with Berber music and dinner under the stars.
Overnight in desert camp.
Wake up early to witness the spectacular sunrise over the dunes. Return to Merzouga for breakfast,
then journey to Todra Gorge with its dramatic canyon walls. Continue through the Dades Valley
with its unique rock formations known as "monkey fingers." Overnight in Dades Valley.
Travel through the Valley of Roses to Ouarzazate, known as the "Gateway to the Desert."
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, famous for its appearance in films.
Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka Pass to reach Marrakech. Overnight in Marrakech.
Morning guided tour of Marrakech including the Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace, and Saadian Tombs.
Explore the vibrant souks and Djemaa el-Fna square. After lunch, transfer to Marrakech Menara Airport
for your departure flight, marking the end of your 8-day Morocco desert tour.
What to Expect
Cultural Immersion
- Explore imperial cities with ancient medinas
- Experience authentic Moroccan culture and traditions
- Visit UNESCO World Heritage sites
- Interact with local artisans and Berber communities
Natural Wonders
- Journey through diverse landscapes from coast to desert
- Cross the stunning Atlas Mountains
- Experience the vast Sahara Desert dunes
- Visit Todra Gorge and Dades Valley
What's Included / Not Included
Included
- 7 nights accommodation (hotels & desert camp)
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver/guide
- Professional local guides in Fes and Marrakech
- Camel trek in Merzouga Sahara Desert
- All breakfasts and dinner in desert camp
- Airport transfers on first and last day
Not Included
- International flights
- Lunches and most dinners
- Entrance fees to monuments
- Personal expenses and tips
- Travel insurance
Tour FAQs
Spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) offer the most pleasant temperatures throughout Morocco.
Summer can be very hot, especially in the desert, while winter brings cooler temperatures, particularly in the mountains.
The tour includes comfortable 3-4 star hotels in cities and a traditional desert camp in the Sahara.
Upgrade options to luxury accommodations (riads) are available upon request.
This tour is suitable for most fitness levels with moderate activity. The camel trek is gentle and lasts about 1.5 hours.
There is some walking involved in exploring the medinas, but the pace can be adjusted to suit your needs.
Contact Info
Info
- +212610395152
- info@moroccotoptour.com
- Marrakech
