DAY 1: CASABLANCA - RABAT - MEKNES - FES

This tour departure Casablanca , available every day, including private transfers, organised by Private Marrakech Trips. Meet & greet upon arrival in the hotel, then head to the city center where you may visit the impressive Hassan II Mosque, we will drive directly to Rabat through the highway). You will explore the Moroccan administrative & official capital of Rabat. Start your tour from the Oudayas Kasbah (fortress) offering panoramic views over the ever-flowing Bou Regreg River, Sale & the Atlantic Ocean. You will take pictures of the Hassan Tower, which is the landmark of Rabat as it can be seen from different directions. Later, you will take the highway to the city of Meknes, which was founded by the late Sultan Moulay Ismail in the 17th century.  After lunch, you will continue on the track to the Roman Ruins of Volubilis where you can have a guided walking tour so that you can learn about the Roman Civilization in Morocco. After that, you will drive to Fes, which is the final destination for today’s expedition.  Overnight accommodation in riad.

DAY 2: EXPLORE FES

Today, you will spend the first half-day exploring the highlights of Fes with a local tour guide who knows the hidden secrets of this mysterious city. Drive uphill where you can enjoy the panoramic view of the Fes el-Bali (Oldest Fes) learning about the rich history of the city and why it has acquired such status as the spiritual and cultural capital of Morocco.

You will get into the heart of the Fes el-Bali, which is listed by Unesco as a World Heritage Site and is the largest car-free district in the world. Pass-by Islamic Schools including the famous Quarwyin University, which is the oldest university in the world. Visit Museums & Funduks without missing the Chouara Tanneries where the best quality of leather is being made using traditional methods. After lunch, we discover other sites in medina, free program afternoon. Overnight accommodation in hotel.

DAY 3: FES - MIDELT - ZIZ VALLEY - ERFOUD - MERZOUGA DESERT

After having breakfast in your hotel/riad in Fes we travel towards Midelt.  After lunch, you will drive south to the city of Midelt through the charming city of Ifran. Have another stop in the lush and Unesco preserved cedar forest of the Middle Atlas that hosts a colony of the endangered Barbary Macaques. You will continue on the track further south to the Sahara Desert of Erg Chebbi. You will cross the spectacular High-Atlas Mountains with its snaky road offering breathtaking views. Have another break in the palm-valley of Ziz offering panoramic views. You will then arrive in the Sahara Desert of Erg Chebbi through Erfoud. Have your camel ride experience in the sand dunes while enjoying the breathtaking views of the sunset. Have your dinner in the camp’s restaurant or under the stars.

DAY 4: MERZOUGA DESERT - TODRA GORGES - DADES VALLEY

Early wake up in the morning, climb the sand dune up to enjoy the miraculous view of the sunrise. After breakfast and after taking a refreshing shower, you will head west through the city of Erfoud where you can include a visit to the fossils factory. You will then stretch your legs in the Todra Gorges (Canyon), this impressive canyon with its high cliffs that have been attracting mountain climbers from all over the world. Continue on the track to the Dades Valley where we will spend our fifth night. Overnight accommodation in riad with dinner & breakfast.

DAY 5: DADES VALLEY - OUARZAZATE - AIT BENHADDOU - MARRAKECH

After having breakfast you will resume your journey to Marrakech with a nice drive in the lush valley of Roses. We will include a short break for you to learn about the products that range from perfumes, rose-water, cosmetics, and much more, then cross the city of Ouarzazate (Hollywood of Africa) where we might include a visit to the Atlas Film Studios. Later, you will explore the dramatic Village of Ait Benhaddou, which consists of many Kasbahs with its high-walls, tiny windows,  and doors. It is listed by Unesco as World Heritage Site and it goes back to the 11th century with its strategic position in the former caravan route that used to connect Marrakech to the Sahara. After lunch, you will drive over the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2260 m) before reaching Marrakech in the late afternoon.

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We provide private Morocco tours departing from Casablanca. We will meet you at the airport and transport you to Casablanca, then to Rabat. Morocco trip that is both authentic and intimate. Explore Merzouga on a tour from Casablanca that includes a Sahara camel ride.