13-Day Desert Adventure from Casablanca

Welcome to Morocco! Upon arrival in Casablanca, your private driver will greet you at the airport and take you directly to Marrakech. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure, exploring the lively streets or relaxing at your hotel.

After breakfast, your local guide will take you on a walking tour of Marrakech’s most iconic sites:

• Koutoubia Mosque – The largest mosque in Marrakech, with its towering minaret.

• Bahia Palace – A stunning example of Moroccan architecture.

• Medersa Ben-Youssef – A historical Quranic school with intricate tilework.

• Saadian Tombs – Resting place of the Saadian dynasty’s sultans.

🌆 Evening: Discover the famous Jemaa el-Fna square, where street performers, market stalls, and traditional cuisine create an unforgettable experience.

Set off for the coastal town of Essaouira. Along the way, stop to see the famous goats climbing argan trees.

🏰 Highlights in Essaouira:

✔️ Walk along the historic ramparts and Skala de la Ville

✔️ Visit the old medina and its artisan workshops

✔️ Enjoy fresh seafood by the Atlantic Ocean

🏨 Overnight stay in Essaouira

Head back to Marrakech and visit the enchanting Majorelle Garden, once owned by Yves Saint Laurent. Spend the rest of the day at leisure before preparing for your desert adventure.

Overnight stay in Marrakech 

Depart early for the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Along the way, visit:

✔️ Argan oil cooperative – Learn about the production process.

✔️ Aït Benhaddou Kasbah – A UNESCO World Heritage site and filming location for many famous movies.

✔️ Ouarzazate – The “Hollywood of Morocco,” home to Atlas Studios.

✔️ Kelaat M’Gouna – The capital of Moroccan roses.

Overnight stay in a hotel with panoramic views of Dades Valley 

Start the day with a visit to the Todra Gorges, a breathtaking canyon with towering rock walls. After lunch in Tinjdad, continue to the vast dunes of the Erg Chebbi Desert.

Overnight stay in a traditional hotel near the desert 

• Take a 4x4 tour through the desert, visiting nomadic settlements and the Black Desert.

• Enjoy mint tea with a Berber family and learn about their way of life.

• In the evening, embark on a camel trek across the dunes to your luxury desert camp.

• Dinner under the stars with traditional Berber music.

Overnight stay in a luxury tent in the Sahara.

After breakfast, ride camels back to Merzouga before heading to Fez. Along the way:

✔️ Stop in Erfoud & Errachidia

✔️ Lunch in Midelt, known for its apple orchards

✔️ Visit the Middle Atlas forests, home to playful Barbary monkeys

 Overnight stay in a riad in Fez 

• Explore the old medina of Fez, a UNESCO site, with a local guide. Highlights include:

  • Bou Inania Medersa – A stunning Islamic school.

  • Bab Boujloud – The famous “Blue Gate” of Fez.

  • Chouara Tannery – Witness the traditional leather-making process.

  • Fez pottery workshops – Learn about Moroccan ceramics.

  • Sunset view of Fez from a panoramic hill.

Overnight stay in Fez

Head north to Chefchaouen, Morocco’s famous Blue City, nestled in the Rif Mountains.

🏡 Explore:

✔️ The cobbled blue streets – A photographer’s paradise

✔️ The Kasbah Museum & Plaza Uta el-Hammam

✔️ Traditional Moroccan handicrafts, unique to this region

Overnight stay in Chefchaouen 

Spend the day at your own pace, soaking in the relaxed atmosphere of Chefchaouen. Visit:

✔️ The Spanish Mosque for a panoramic view of the city

✔️ The local souks for unique souvenirs

✔️ The Ras El-Maa waterfall, a refreshing spot just outside the medina

Overnight stay in Chefchaouen 

• After breakfast, travel to Casablanca, Morocco’s economic capital. Visit:

  • Hassan II Mosque – One of the most beautiful mosques in the world.

  • Corniche Ain Diab – A scenic coastal walkway.

Overnight stay in Casablanca

Depending on your flight time, your driver will transfer you to Casablanca Airport (CMN) for departure.

✈️ If your flight is after 4 PM, we recommend heading to Casablanca the evening before.