12 days  Desert Tour From Casablanca to marrakech

First day: 12 days Desert The tour from Casablanca starts with transportation from your hotel to the Hassan II Mosque, followed by a drive to Rabat (the capital). In Rabat, we'll explore the Royal Palace, Chellah's remnants, the Mohammed V Mausoleum, and the Hassan Tower. Then we'll go to Meknes and eat at a restaurant overlooking the square across from the Bab el Mansour gate. Following dinner, we will check into a local hotel.

After having breakfast, we shall commence our journey to Rabat, the administrative metropolis of Morocco. Our excursion is planned to commence in the early hours with visits to the Mohamed V Mausoleum, the Hassan Tower Mosque, the Royal Palace, the Oudaya Garden and Kasbah.

We will then continue our journey until we reach Meknes, the capital of the Ismailian region of Morocco, where we will visit the renowned Bab el Mansour gate, the largest rampart in Morocco. Additionally, we will visit the Royal Stables and the Jewish neighborhood.

We will then proceed to your hotel in Fes by way of the sacred city of Moulay Driss, stopping to take photographs at the ruins of the Roman city of Volubilis en route to Fes. Upon reaching your accomodation, we shall bid you farewell.

Today's schedule will be entirely devoted to the sightseeing in Fez, the spiritual capital. This will entail excursions to the Nejjarine fountain, the Karaouine Mosque, the Medieval Medina, and the mausoleum of Moulay Idriss (external visits only).

We will transport you back to your hotel in the late afternoon following a visit to the souks and Fes Jdid (new Fes). During that time, you will have the opportunity to dine at a traditional restaurant situated in the heart of the Medina. If you so choose, we will furnish you with the opportunity to do so.

Following this, we will continue our voyage by driving to Azrou, where we will pause to explore the cedar woodland, the native habitat of the Berber primates. We will proceed to Merzouga by way of Midelt, the Ziz valley, and Rissani in the course of our journey.

We will make a brief halt in Erfoud for refreshments and sustenance before continuing on to Merzouga. This evening shall be spent in a cozy hotel room in the vicinity.

We will travel to the desert region surrounding the Erg Chebbi sand dunes today. You will have the opportunity to witness the nomads' way of life and the desert's breathtaking contrast. We shall travel to Khamlia, a town shrouded in darkness, to hear Gnawa music. For lunch in the historic capital of Rissani, we will savor traditional Berber pizza.

In the late afternoon, we will embark on a camelback excursion to witness the sunset over the dunes prior to settling into a desert shelter for the night. In the breathtaking Sahara desert, we will enjoy a traditional Tagine meal, drink excellent local mint tea, and listen to traditional Berber music around a campfire while marveling at the stars and the rising moon.

We will rise early in order to witness the dawn over the dunes prior to relocating to a motel in the vicinity. We will travel via Rissani and Tinghir to the Todra Gorge, the highest and narrowest valley in Morocco, following breakfast. Following lunch at the gorge, we will proceed through the Dades valley, making a stopover to observe the geological formation colloquially referred to as "Monkey Toes" by the indigenous inhabitants. We will be residing in Dades Valley throughout the night.

We will make our way to Ouarzazate via the road of a thousand Kasbahs (fortifications) following brunch. En route, we will make an en route halt at Kalaat Mgouna, which is situated in the valley of roses and is the venue for the renowned Rose Festival.

We shall persist in our journey until we encounter the UNESCO World Heritage Site Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, which has been the setting for numerous films and television series, such as Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator, and the critically acclaimed Game of Thrones. We will cross the Tizi-n-Tichka pass the following day en route to Marrakesh for the evening.

Today, we will be guided through the streets of Marrakesh by a local expert. The tour will encompass the city's prominent architectural features, including Jamma el Fna plaza, Koutoubia mosque, souks, palaces, and museums. We intend to visit numerous districts, including Gueliz, The Menara Gardens, and Majorelle.

Today, we will continue our exploration of Marrakesh.

We will traverse Marrakech en route to Essaouira, the "Pearl of the Atlantic," and the Atlantic coast; therefore, we will ascend Tizi-n-Tichka Mountain following breakfast. Following our afternoon arrival and check-in to our riad, we proceed outdoors to observe the setting sun from the Murallas, which are the city's defensive ramparts.

Following a twilight dinner of the finest seafood in the city, we will take a meander through the tranquil and beautiful grounds. You could go visiting the following day in Essaouira, formerly referred to as Mogador (Portuguese). It is surrounded by miles of beaches and historic citadel walls from the Portuguese colonial period, which contribute to its medina's blue and white hues and status as one of the most picturesque Atlantic coast cities. Two nights have been reserved at a Riad.

Sightseeing in Essaouira reveals a tranquil seaside community. On the way to Essaouira, make a pit stop at an argan oil cooperative to learn about the ancient art of producing golden oil.

You are free to explore Essaouira's charming ancient core, which is surrounded by ramparts and offers breathtaking views of the Mediterranean, upon your arrival. You are free to go wherever and do whatever you please. Tourists can unwind with a cup of mint tea in Place Moulay El Hassan, peruse the souks for souvenirs, and dine at one of the numerous outdoor restaurants serving freshly caught seafood.

Following an afternoon of tourism, return to the riad in the van with the remainder of the group.

After a morning meal and some leisure time in Essaouira, we will embark on a journey to Marrakech, where our excursion will culminate at 6:00 p.m. Desert Tour concludes after 12 days in Casablanca.