6-Day Tour to the Imperial Cities and the Sahara Desert

Summary

16 Days Morocco Discovery Tour from Casablanca

This private 6-day tour from Casablanca combines history, culture, and Morocco’s unique landscapes. It begins with visits to Casablanca, Rabat, and Meknes before reaching Fez, where you will explore the Medina, Al Qaraouine University, the tanneries, the Attarine Museum, and the Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss, as well as local cooperatives and panoramic city views.

Next, the journey continues toward the Merzouga Desert, passing through Azrou, Midelt, the Ziz Valley, and Rissani, with the option to explore the Erg Chebbi dunes by camel and spend the night in a Berber camp. The tour continues through the Todra and Dades Gorges, visiting unique rock formations, before heading to Ouarzazate and the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. Finally, you cross the Atlas Mountains to Marrakech for a guided tour including the Majorelle Gardens, Koutoubia Tower, Saadian Tombs, and Bahia Palace, concluding the tour with the return to Casablanca.

  • DURATION: 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS
  • FROM: CASABLANCA
  • TOUR: PRIVATE
  • ACCOMMODATIONS: AS FOLLOWS
  • PRICE: DEPENDS ON THE NUMBER OF TRAVELERS

Highlights of the 6-Day Imperial Cities & Sahara Tour

  • Stroll through the streets of Casablanca and discover its main attractions
  • Admire the historic monuments of Fez, Meknes, Marrakech, and Rabat
  • Experience the four imperial cities of Morocco on this 6-day tour
  • Visit the impressive Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca
  • Explore Fez, the cultural capital, visiting souks, tanneries, madrasas, and mosques
  • Wander the ancient walled Medina of Meknes and its beautiful gates
  • Discover the Roman ruins of Volubilis
  • Enjoy the gardens of Marrakech and watch the snake charmers in Jemaa el-Fnaa square
  • Camel ride in the Sahara Desert, an unforgettable experience
  • Overnight stay and unique experience at a desert camp
  • Visit and explore UNESCO-listed Kasbahs
  • Explore the labyrinthine souks of Marrakech with a guide
  • Enjoy spectacular views of valleys and palm groves en route to the desert

6-Day Morocco Tour Itinerary from Casablanca

Discover the 6-day Morocco itinerary below to see what the tour includes. You also have the freedom to customize the route according to your preferences and interests.

DAY 1: Casablanca – Rabat – Meknes – Fes

The private tour begins with pickup from your hotel in Casablanca. We will visit the main cultural attractions before heading to Rabat for a brief city tour. Then we continue to Meknes and finally arrive in Fes, where we will spend the night in a riad or hotel.

Day 2: Visit Fes

We will start the day exploring Morocco’s oldest city, wandering through its narrow streets and alleys. We’ll visit the Royal Palace Gate, the old Jewish quarter—home to the country’s first Mellah built in the 16th century—and other historical and cultural sites, including the famous Al Qaraouine University. We’ll also see the tanneries, the Attarine Museum, and the Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss. After lunch, we’ll visit several cooperatives and enjoy a panoramic view of the entire Fes medina before returning to our riad.

Day 3: Fes – Merzouga Desert

The journey continues toward Azrou, where we will explore the cedar forest and observe the Barbary macaques. We then head to Midelt and the Ziz Valley, with a brief stop in Erfoud for lunch or refreshments, continuing to Rissani and finally Merzouga. Here, you can optionally swap the 4×4 for camels to traverse Erg Chebbi, reaching the desert camp to enjoy the sunset over the dunes and a traditional dinner by the fire under the starry sky. Overnight stay in Berber tents in the desert.

Day 4: Merzouga Desert – Rissani – Todra Gorge – Dades Gorge

We’ll start early to watch the sunrise over the dunes before returning to the hotel to freshen up. After breakfast, we continue toward Todra Gorge, Morocco’s tallest and narrowest canyon. After lunch, we drive through the Dades Valley, admiring the unique rock formations known as the “Monkey Fingers.” Overnight in the Dades Valley with dinner and breakfast included.

Day 5: Dades Valley – Ait Ben Haddou – Tizi-n-Tichka – Marrakech

The journey continues toward Kalaat Mgouna and Ouarzazate, known as the “African Hollywood,” with the option to visit a film studio and a kasbah. Next, we visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, the largest in the country and a UNESCO World Heritage site, before crossing the High Atlas Mountains to Marrakech, where we spend the night in a traditional riad in the medina.

DAY 6: Marrakech – Casablanca

After breakfast, we will explore Marrakech, the Red City of Morocco, visiting the Majorelle Gardens, the Koutoubia Tower, the Saadian Tombs, and the Bahia Palace. In the afternoon, you will have free time to explore the city or enjoy additional activities before returning to Casablanca, where the tour concludes.

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Tour Inclusions and Exclusions​

Price Includes:
  • Official art history guide in Fes, Rabat, Meknes, and Marrakech
  • Camel rides at sunrise and sunset (one camel per person)
  • Pickup and drop-off service at your accommodation in Casablanca (fuel included)
  • Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver
  • Overnight stay in a desert camp with dinner and breakfast included
  • Half-board accommodation in selected hotels, riads, or kasbahs (breakfasts included)
  • Local guide at the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou
  • Free stops for photos and panoramic views
  • Flights
  • Lunches and some dinners
  • Entrance fees to monuments

Price of the 6-Day Morocco Itinerary

The price varies depending on the number of participants: the more people join the tour, the lower the price per person. Since transportation costs are fixed, the price is divided among the participants. The price also depends on the quality of accommodation. Contact us to get an exact quote.

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