15 Days Desert Tour Of Casablanca – Imperial Cities

15 days through Casablanca – Imperial cities, with local guides, modern air-conditioned transport and carefully selected accommodation.

Overview

15 days through Casablanca – Imperial cities, with local guides, modern air-conditioned transport and carefully selected accommodation.

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Route

Casablanca
Imperial cities

Exact stops, timings and hotels are agreed with you when we prepare your personalized itinerary.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 — Casablanca
Arrival and a city tour of Casablanca.
Day 2 — Casablanca to Rabat
On to Rabat for the Kasbah of the Udayas and the Hassan Tower.
Day 3 — Rabat to Meknes
Via Meknes, with a stop at the Roman ruins of Volubilis.
Day 4 — Meknes to Fez
A short drive to Fez.
Day 5 — Fez
A full day in Fez's medina and tanneries.
Day 6 — Fez to Merzouga
Through the Middle Atlas and the Ziz Valley to Merzouga.
Day 7 — Erg Chebbi
A camel trek into the dunes and a night in a desert camp.
Day 8 — Merzouga to Dades
West via the Todra Gorge to the Dades Valley.
Day 9 — Dades to Zagora
South via Ouarzazate and the Draa Valley to Zagora.
Day 10 — Erg Chegaga
A 4x4 crossing to the remote dunes of Erg Chegaga, with a night in a desert camp.
Day 11 — Chegaga to Marrakech
Back via Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate to Marrakech.
Day 12 — Marrakech
A full day exploring Marrakech's medina, souks and gardens.
Day 13 — Marrakech to Essaouira
West to the Atlantic port of Essaouira for its ramparts and fishing harbour.
Day 14 — Essaouira to Casablanca
Along the coast back to Casablanca.
Day 15 — Departure
Transfer from Casablanca for your onward journey.

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