7-day Erg Chebbi and imperial cities tour from Casablanca

7-day Erg Chebbi and imperial cities tour from Casablanca – Morocco Casablanca tour 7 days – Merzouga tour and imperial cities from Casablanca – Imperial cities tour from Casablanca – 7-day Morocco tour from Casablanca – Casablanca desert tour

1st day: Erg Chebbi and imperial cities tour from Casablanca: Rabat, Meknes, Fez

The departure for this Morocco imperial cities and desert tour from Casablanca begins early in the morning. The first direction is the city of Rabat, the capital of Morocco. Once in Rabat, you take the opportunity to visit the Hassan Tower, the medina and the Kasbah des Oudayas.

Before noon, you continue the trip from Rabat towards Meknes. This is the second destination of the 7-day tour from Casablanca. We stop in Meknes for lunch before exploring this pretty city in the afternoon. You start the visits with the medina and Bab El Mansour. Other cultural visits in Meknes city are available like a tour in the Moulay Ismail mausoleum, Dar Jamaï or in the great mosque. Once the tour is over, at the end of the day, you leave for Fez (approximately 1:30 journey) where you will spend the night.

2nd day: Visit Fez and Ifrane, night in Midelt

On the next day, the Casablanca trip starts with a Fez city tour with a local guide. This visit of the medina continues until noon. Lunch in Fez before continuing towards Midelt. On the way, you will visit the beautiful Ifrane. This pretty town in the Middle Atlas is known for its forests and ski slopes. After this visit, we advance towards Midelt where the 2nd night of this 7-day Morocco imperial cities tour is planned.

3rd day of the Morocco imperial cities and Sahara tour from Casablanca – the Erg Chebbi dunes

The 3rd day of this Sahara and imperial cities Morocco tour from Casablanca is devoted to the discovery of the Moroccan desert and the great dunes of Erg Chebbi (Merzouga).

From Midelt, we go further south and pass through the town of Errachidia. We stop for a break before continuing towards Erfoud, the “date capital” of Morocco. The great dunes of Erg Chebbi are no longer very far away… A few more kilometers and before you will rise the majestic Merzouga desert. The landscapes are magnificent.

You go for a camel ride at sunset in Merzouga. This tour ends at the nomadic camp in the dunes of Erg Chebbi where you enjoy a delicious dinner. The Morocco Sahara desert camp experience is very original. You spend the night in a tent in a camp in Merzouga after a music event in the evening.

4th day: From Merzouga desert to the Dades Gorges

Your 7-day Morocco Casablanca tour to the desert and imperial cities continues. After visiting Merzouga, you set off to explore Great South Morocco.

• Direction Rissani where you can stop to visit the souk or the fossils.
• You then pass through Tinejdad before continuing towards the pretty town of Tinghir and the Todra Gorges. Stops are planned for panoramic views of the palm grove and the beautiful landscapes. You can take a short walk in the Todra Gorges whose rock walls are fascinating.
• We then continue towards the Dades Gorges and Boumalne Dades where you spend a night in a traditional riad.

Day 5 From the Dades Gorges to Aït Ben Haddou

On the 5th day of this Casablanca imperial cities and desert tour you continue to explore the Great South Morocco. After the Dades Gorges, we head towards the Valley of Roses and Ouarzazate. The Valley of Roses offers pretty green landscapes which contrast with the aridity of the mountains. You can visit local cooperatives that make rose products.

The next stop is the Skoura Oasis which is about thirty kilometers from Ouarzazate. After this beautiful Oasis, visit Ouarzazate and the famous film studios. The route continues to Aït Ben Haddou, a beautiful Southern Ksar classified as a UNESCO world heritage site. This is where you spend the night.

6th day: Casablanca tour 7 days : night in Marrakech

After breakfast, you go to visit the Kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou with a local guide. It is a true jewel of southern Moroccan architecture. We then take the road towards the Atlas Mountains to arrive in Marrakech. Stops for scenic views along the way and lunch. The road passes through the beautiful mountains of the High Atlas. You stop to see the Kasbah of Telouet. You will arrive in Marrakech in the end of the day. The driver will drop you off at the beautiful riad for the night.

7th day of the Casablanca imperial cities and Erg Chebbi tour – visit to Marrakech

The last day of this 7-day Casablanca tour offers you beautiful visits to the pink city. After breakfast, you leave with a guide to discover the must-see places in Marrakech: the medina, Jemaa El-Fna square, Koutoubia, the Majorelle gardens, etc. You enjoy a good lunch in Marrakech. This tour ends in the afternoon. Your driver will drop you off at your hotel in Casablanca.

For a 5-day Casablanca to Erg Chebbi desert tour, see our program here.