The Essential 2 Days Ouarzazate to Merzouga Desert Express Adventure

Your 10 days tour from Casablanca will start as you arrive at Casablanca Airport, our driver/guide  will meet you and picks you up from Airport to the hotel  to start enjoying Moroccan tour detecting the energy of Casablanca. If your arrival is in the morning, the tour starts with a visit of the Hassan II Mosque, which is a piece of art of Moroccan architecture and stands on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean.

In the later part of the afternoon, a walk through the Ain Diab Beach is very relaxing, allowing the visitor to be embracing the seaside perspective of Casablanca. As for the visitors who are going to arrive in the afternoon, the visit of the mosque and the beach are set for the next day for you not to lose on those sightseeing before continuing the trip to Rabat. Spend some of your time in Casablanca for a comfortable night’s stay before proceeding to the next part of the Moroccan tour.

For the second day of your Morocco itinerary 10 days, After taking the breakfast, organize for a road trip from Rabat to Chefchaouen passing through different terrains and other places of interest. Start with a brief tour of Rabat; tour starts from the royal palace which gives a sneak view of the Moroccan Palace Arrest and the importance of the Moroccan King. Precede with your discovery to the wonderful Kasbah des Oudayas, which majestically overlooks the Atlantic Ocean giving you a view of the ocean and a taste of Morocco historical and cultural past. Next is a stop at the Hassan Tower –a minaret with the uncompleted towering glory of the 12th century. Starting from Rabat travel through the farming land of Knitra and El Ghareb with beautiful mountainaneous views of cedar, oak and almond trees. Take a break in Ouazzane to wonder the numerous and significant features of the country’s countryside before getting to Chefchaouen, a city visitors know as the “Blue City“.

Furthermore, take a fascinating stroll in the medina where out of Hammam square local craftsmen offer souvenirs, woven mats, and some piquant sweets. Savour the goat’s cheese that is produced by shepherds from the surrounding area and is famous all over Chefchaouen. The Kasbah is a cultural institution which contains an ethnographic display, and is also possible seating for a tasty dinner viewing the picturesque district of this peaceful city. The night stay in Chefchaouen is guaranteed to be peaceful due to the warm reception by the people and stunning views.

After breakfast, Descend from the hills and travel south through the centre of the peninsula towards
the World Heritage site of Volubilis. The remains of this Roman city make an undeniably impressive
sight as they come into view on the edge of a long, high plateau. Take a tour around the arches,
basilicas, and superb mosaics along the Documents Maximums, many of which remain intact The
reward for walking in the sun lies .your next stop at Meknes city visit the massive ramparts and king

mouly ismael mosque and stables built to accommodate 12 000 horses and bab mansour (very old gate
) , continue to fes for overnight .
Note : Meknes is not sure you will visit it because all attractions are close at the moment for
constrictions ,but it depend on the date you take the tour if its open again or not yet.

With our professional guide you’ll have a wonderful day , he will take you to the most tourist places in
Fes city , there is many historical sites to explore ; such as “Karaouine university” (the acient one in
the wolrd) and “Medrassa bouanania”, souk , panoramic view on “ Idriss 2 corner” , bab boujloud ; the
UNESCO site of world culture , acient Fes fences ,Attarin school , Norte tower ,Annajarin, dar bathaa,
leather tanners , and ceramic factory, in addition to visit the royal palace ,and the Jewish quarter (el
mellah) , during the visit of the city you’ll have a lunch time in local restaurant , with our guide you’ll
never  forget this tour , then after you finish your tour, return to the hotel /riad.

This day we will meet different colors of the kingdom by leaving the old Moroccan city of Fes.  We
will pass through the most modern and clean city in the country Ifran. This Berber name of Ifran
means caves and it is nicknamed in Morocco as a little Switzerland since it is a very green town and is
a ski resort in the Middle Atlas region of Morocco because of its high altitude at 1665 meters. Ifran is
very known as well by The Brotherhood private university, established in 1997 by the king of
Morocco Hassan II and the king of Saudi Arabia Fahd. Where all classes are taught in English, it is an
international university. Lunch will be scheduled in a Berber village called Zaida ,then to Midelt
which is situated on the foothills of the eastern part of the High Atlas Mountains. From vast plateau
we start crossing up those tough mountains which are still settled by a big Berber community. The
landscapes here includes palm tree oases at Jbel Ayachi (at 3747 m) before driving down the curves
and join the pre-Saharan zone passing first by Errachidia and Erfoud, which is famous for its pottery
and the interesting fossil quarries. Fossils are a major industry in Erfoud, some 350 million years ago
the region around Erfoud was a part of the huge ocean. Heading up to the red colored sand sea dunes
of Erg Chebbi , From a vast plateau you will get impressed by the huge sand dune of Merzouga
appearing from the horizon. Camel ride enjoy a special dinner and a lifetime Night in a very nice
Desert Camp

Our first Visit today is Errisani town; where the Mausoleum of the founder of the Alaouite Dynasty of
Morocco, Moulay Ali Chrif in the 17th century. This silent town was the ancient capital of Tafilalet
and its location as a crossroads between north and south brought the city to an important status of a
former major caravan centre. Up to now Rissani remains a major commercial centre in the region, 127
km from Errisani the great canyons of Morocco Todgha Gorges are situated beyond the central high
Atlas Mountains. Here, the contrasting landscapes remind visitors of the Colorado, with its high
plateau, its gorges and great canyons, and its peaks sometimes splintered by erosion. Several peaks in
this area exceed 4000 m, with Jbel Saghro 2500 m and Jbel Mgoun at 4068 m being the highest peak
in this part of the High Atlas. The area is populated by Berbers. Here you can enjoy a hike or a walk
among those fabulous canyons,then From the great canyons of Todgha we go to reach Dades Valley
with the green colours of its Alfalfa plants, olive trees, fig trees and grapes. Continue to Skoura Palm
Oasis for avernight .

We leave Skoura in the morning Getting to Ouarzazate (Hollywood of Africa, Noiselessly town, The
door of the desert), is a city situated in the middle of a bare plateau, south of the High Atlas
Mountains. It is mainly inhabited by Berbers, who constructed many of the prominent kasbahs and
building for which the area is known. One of those building is Taourirt Kasbah diverted in 17th
century (stop for pictures from outside the Kasbah ) .
Why this town is nicknamed as Hollywood of Africa? Simply because it has been noted as a film-
making location, with Morocco’s biggest studios inviting many international film companies to shoot
their movies like: Lawrence of Arabia (1962), The Living Daylights (1987), The Last Temptation of
Christ (1988), The Mummy (1999), Gladiator (2000), Kingdom of Heaven (2005), Martin Scorsese’s
Kundun (1997) and Babel (2005) ,after Ouarzazate City we will drive about 30 km to reach the
fortified city of Aït Benhaddou, built in the 11th century. Once up on a time this Kasbah was the
former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakesh. It is situated on a hill along the Ounila River
and has some beautiful examples of Kasbahs, which unfortunately sustain damage during each
rainstorm and windstorms. Most of the town’s inhabitants now live in a more modern village at the
other side of the river; however, around five families are still living within this Kasbah.
Aït Benhaddou Kasbah has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987 and several films have
been shot there, including Lawrence of Arabia (1962), Time Bandits (1981), The Jewel of the Nile
(1985), Kundun (1997), Gladiator (2000) and Alexander (2004). From this beautiful fortified house we
head west to the city of Marrakech. It is called the “Homeland of God in Berber». Some stops at Atlas
Mountains before you arrive to Marrakesh if still time and you are not tired you go for a little walk at
Jama el Fnaa squire before you arrive to your accommodation, or you check in first then go out. Night

At 10 am in your Hotel/Riad the local guide set off on a morning tour of the old medina, through the
bustling souks that are the lifeblood flowing through the city. Explore tranquil courtyards filled with
the scent of orange blossom, and the many salons and chambers that make up Bahia Palace; This
splendid mansion was built in 1866 for a former slave who rose to power within the government.
Continue to the Marrakech Museum, itself a former palace, which houses a fine collection of
Moroccan art and sculpture. Stop by the Koutoubia Mosque; its famous minaret is the prototype for
others of its kind around the world, including La Giralda in Seville. Also visit Majorel garden or
secret garden and Dar Bacha Misaim Then walk back through the streets of the old medina to the
Jemaa el Fna. Have a break for one hour ,then you start the street food tour .

After breakfast at 8:30 am you start the drive from Marrakech to Essaouira ,Essaouira It is a
small seaside town with fortified walls about two and a half hours from Marrakech with a
stop of 30 min for a break and to visit a local Berber ladies cooperative of Argan Oil ,to see
how they make it and have an idea about this magical tree ,and what they can make from it It,
Essaouira is a fascinating town lying on the crossroads between 2 tribes, absolutely
Moroccan, but adding its own cultural mix from further into the south of Africa, as well as
hosting a large Jewish population. is a favourite among visitors and locals alike. There are
constant sea breezes that cool it in summer and keep it temperate it in the winter. It also offers
some of the best kite-surfing in the world.
It’s beautiful beaches, fishing harbour, sea views and amazing mix of architecture, as well as a special
quality of light have given it a flourishing art scene. Any time, a stroll through the exciting medina
and souks to explore See especially the skilful wood-workers dedicated to Argan and juniper

sculpture. You can also enjoy a local specialty of delicious fresh seafood for lunch. then drive back to
Marrakech (overnight in Marrakech

This marks the end of the 10 days Morocco itinerary where you will be transferred from Marrakech back to Casablanca Airport. This last stage is designed to help you have a trouble-free start, after saying goodbye to the beautiful scenery, active, and culturally diverse Morocco.

Check our extended Morocco Desert tour:  12 Days in Morocco Tour or this 6 Days Tour from Marrakesh to Merzouga Desert