Desert and Imperial Cities Tour from Casablanca 10 Days 9 Nights 2025
Tour the Imperial cities, the Atlas mountains, the dunes of Merzouga, the route of the Kasbahs and Marrakech. Tour from Casablanca
The Desert and Imperial Cities Tour from Casablanca wait ZagoraExperience offers an extraordinary 10-day journey through the diverse and captivating landscapes of Morocco. From the bustling streets of Casablanca to the ancient imperial cities of Rabat, Fes, and Meknes, this tour unveils Morocco’s rich history and vibrant culture. Along the way, you’ll explore the majestic Atlas Mountains, experience the stunning beauty of the Merzouga dunes, and traverse the famous Route of the Kasbahs. As you make your way through the enchanting cities and serene deserts, you’ll discover the true essence of Morocco, concluding your adventure in the mesmerizing city of Marrakech.
Day 1 : Airport to Casablanca Tour from casablanca 2025
Arrival at Casablanca Mohammed V airport, and transfer to hotel/riad. Dinner and overnight.
Day 2 : Casablanca to Rabat (95 km)
Breakfast at the hotel and morning dedicated to the discovery of the economic capital of the country. We will visit Mohamed V Square, the Central Market, the Habous district, and the Hassan II Mosque from the outside. Seafood lunch along the Corniche (optional). Departure for Rabat, the White Imperial city. Visit the Royal Palace (Mechouar), the Kasbah of the Udayas and its gardens, the Mausoleum of Mohamed V, and the Hassan Tower. Dinner and overnight. Tour from Casablanca
Day 3 : Rabat – Meknes – Volubilis – Fes (250km)
After breakfast, departure for Meknes, another imperial city characterized by 40 kilometers of ramparts, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. Upon arrival, visit the city with the magnificent Bab Mansour Gate, the royal stables of Moulay Ismail, the medina, and the Jewish quarter. Lunch (optional). In the early afternoon, continuation of the tour with a visit to the Roman ruins of Volubilis, founded by the Carthaginians in the 3rd century BC and conquered by the Romans in 40 AD, until the arrival of the Berbers in 280 AD. This site has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Continue to Fes. Arrival, hotel accommodation, dinner, and overnight. Tour from Casablanca 2025
Day 4 : Fes tour guided
Breakfast at the hotel. The day will be entirely dedicated to visiting Fes, the oldest of the imperial cities, founded in 790 by Moulay Idriss II. Fes immediately became the main religious center of Morocco. Visit the medieval Medina, the Medersas (ancient Islamic religious universities) Bou Inania and Al-Attarine, the Karaouine Mosque, and the famous Nejjarine Fountain. Continue with a visit to the souks, one of the most beautiful and lively markets in Morocco. Lunch in a restaurant in the Medina (optional). Continuation of the visit in the afternoon. Dinner based on traditional dishes in a local restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4 : Fes – Cedar Forest – Azrou – Erfoud – Merzouga (450km)
Breakfast at the hotel. Early in the morning, departure to reach Erfoud, an oasis at the gates of the desert. The road heads into the hills of the Middle Atlas passing through a cedar forest. You will see the alpine-style roofs typical of the town of Ifrane. Stop at a protected area for a fun walk among the cedars and the many monkeys playing in the branches. Continue to Azrou, a pretty village located at an altitude of 1,250 meters, surrounded by mountains planted with oaks and cedars, giving it a special charm. Stop for lunch (optional).
Continue to Errachidia and the Ziz Valley until you reach the pre-Saharan village of Erfoud, the famous city of dates where an annual festival is held every October. Departure with off-road cars to reach Merzouga, an oasis known as “The door to the Sahara,” where the road makes way for the immense golden sand dunes of Erg Chebbi. Accommodation in a hotel/camp. Dinner and overnight. Tour from Casablanca 2025
Day 5 : Merzouga – Rissani – Tinghir – Todra Gorges – Boumalne Dades (250km)
Wake up at dawn to admire the sunrise over the dunes of Merzouga, a unique spectacle! Return to Merzouga and departure for Rissani, a small Saharan village where the current royal dynasty originates. Continue via Tinghir to visit the Todra Gorges, a stupendous canyon with walls up to 250 meters high that form a natural border between the High Atlas Mountains and the Jebel Saghro. Continue to Boumalne Dades for hotel accommodation. Dinner and overnight. Tour from Casablanca 2025
Day 6 : Boumalne Dades – Dades Gorges – Kelaa M’Gouna – Ouarzazate (110km) Tour from Casablanca
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, depart for the Dades Gorges. Return on the road to Ouarzazate and visit Kelaa M’Gouna, a famous center for rose water production and an interesting destination during the “Festival of Roses” held in spring. Continue along the Route of the Kasbahs, so-called for the numerous oases and kasbahs that dot the valley. Arrive in Ouarzazate for dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 7 : Ouarzazate – Kasbah Taourirt – Ait Benhaddou – Marrakech (210km)
In the early morning, visit the Kasbah Taourirt and Kasbah Tifeltout. Continue to Ait Benhaddou, the most spectacular fortified village in southern Morocco. Lunch (optional) on the terrace of a restaurant facing the Kasbah. Depart for Marrakech via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260 m), offering spectacular views in the heart of the Atlas Mountains. Arrival in Marrakech, hotel accommodation, dinner, and overnight.
Day 8 : Marrakech city tour
Breakfast at the hotel. The day will be entirely dedicated to visiting Marrakech, nicknamed “The Pearl of the South,” founded in the 12th century by the Almoravid Dynasty, who left behind palaces and gardens. Visit the Saadian Tombs, the Menara Gardens, the Koutoubia Mosque, and the Bahia Palace. In the afternoon, explore the souk, the artisans’ quarters, and the famous Djemaa el-Fna Square, where the show is permanent: snake charmers, fire eaters, and artists of all kinds. Dinner based on traditional dishes in a local restaurant. Overnight in a hotel/riad.
Day 9 : Marrakech – Flight
Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport. End of services. Tour from Casablanca 2025
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