8 Days from Marrakech to sahara desert

After breakfast, departure for Casablanca. Once there we will start the visit of the economic metropolis of Morocco: The place of the United Nations, Anfa and at the end, the road of the edge reveals between sky, earth and sea The mosque Hassan II, architectural jewel of the Moslem faith; Fish lunch at a local Cornish restaurant. In the afternoon, continue to Rabat. Visit the administrative capital of the kingdom: the royal palace, the Hassan tower, the most famous monument of the city and symbol of the Almohad dynasty, the prestigious Mohamed V mausoleum decorated with marble, carved cedar, gilt bronze chandelier and white onyx.

Departure from Rabat for the holy city of Moulay Idriss (first sultan of Morocco) then Meknes, the “Moroccan Versailles”. Founded at the end of the 17C, the city is surrounded by a triple wall of 40 km and formed of two agglomerations: the Medina, which houses the most beautiful gate of Morocco, Bab El Mansour, and the other side , the modern city. After the visit, you will continue to Fez through the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis.

Fez is the biggest city of the country after Casablanca with a population of approximately 1 million.This city is the former capital and one of the country’s four imperial cities. Fez comprises three distinct parts, Fez El Bali which is the oldest part surrounded by a big wall, where are more than 9000 narrow streets and allies, Fez-Jdid or the new Fes, home of the Mellah the Jewish quarter and the Ville Nouvelle the newest section of Fez created during the French occupation.Fez el Bali is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its medina is the largest in the world. Among its narrow streets and allies, the oldest university in the world is located; The University of Al-Karaouine, founded in AD 859. This University is still operating nowadays.

Today we make our journey to the desert admiring the change of landscapes while crossing Middle Atlas Mountain. We stop in Ifrane for some picture , this city known as « Swiszerland of Morocco » then continue our day through cedar forest where we will find Barbarian monkeys. We will head to the Golden dunes in Merzouga driving through Midelt known for the best quality of apples in Morocco ,ziz Valley and Erfoud “the capital of fossils and mable”. At the arrival you will mount your camel, guided by an experienced Camel man, to explore inside the mysterious sand-sea of the Erg-Chebbi. Here you’ll spend your night under the stars, or if you prefer, in a traditional Berber nomad tent. Dinner will be served and you enjoy your night dancing to the music or watching stars . Overnight in the desert Camp.

Wake up for a lovely breakfast and get ready for another day full of adventures. We will start by Rissani known for it’s Souk (local market), then continue our way to the famous Todra Gorges via Tinghir. On the way we visit the Khatarat (irrigation canal). Lunch will be surved in one of the Restaurant along the road. Later, we will continue the road along the river to reach the Gorges where you can take a short walk, through this extraordinary place, while enjoying the view on the high rock faces (up to 300 meters). Then we will head to Boumalne Dades, Dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, we start our day through the road of a thousand kasbahs along the Valley of roses with earthen architecture leading to the palm grove of Skoura and Ouarzazate, city of Cenima known as « African Hollywood ». We will have Lunch in the famous Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, the largest Kasbah in Morocco. After touring this UNESCO World Heritage site, our journey will continue through the majestic Tizi N Tichka pass, reaching an altitude of 2260m, over the High Atlas Mountains. We will take a break to enjoy the panoramic views and visit the argan oil cooperative. arrive to Marrakech late afternoon.Overnight in your Riad.

this day is the last day of your 8 Days tour from Marrakech to sahara desert via imperial cities. After Breakfast you will have a free morning, and after that; we will transfer you to the airport and end of our services.