Marrakech, a former imperial city in western Morocco, and a major economic center home to mosques, palaces and gardens. The medina is a densely populated, fortified medieval city dating back to the Berber Empire, with intertwining maze-like alleys, where bustling souks (markets) sell traditional fabrics, pottery and jewelry. Symbol of the city, the minaret of the 12th century Koutoubia Moorish mosque is visible for miles.
The ksar, a group of earthen buildings surrounded by high walls, is a traditional pre-Saharan habitat. The houses crowd together within the defensive walls, which are reinforced by corner towers. Ait-Ben-Haddou, in Ouarzazate province, is a striking example of the architecture of southern Morocco.
Merzouga is a small Moroccan town located in the Sahara Desert, near the Algerian border. Merzouga opens onto Erg Chebbi, a huge expanse of sand dunes north of the city. To the west is Dayet Srji, a seasonal salt lake that is often dry in summer. When it fills up again, it attracts a wide variety of migratory and desert birds, including warblers, nightjars and, occasionally, flamingos.
Founded in the 9th century and home to the oldest university in the world, Fez reached its height in the 13th–14th centuries under the Marinids, when it replaced Marrakesh as the capital of the kingdom. The urban fabric and the principal monuments in the medina – madrasas, fondouks, palaces, residences, mosques and fountains - date from this period. Although the political capital of Morocco was transferred to Rabat in 1912, Fez has retained its status as the country's cultural and spiritual centre.
| Destination | Merzouga Sahara Desert |
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| Depature | Yes Required |
| Departure Time | Marrakesh Airport |
| Return Time | 6-days desert tours |
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During your 6 Days Morocco Desert Tour to Merzouga you will enjoy the breathtaking sceneries of the south of Morocco, with its Atlas Mountains, gorges, green valleys, old Kasbah, Oasis and sand dunes. Visit the most rural side of Morocco and get to know about berber people and their lifestyle. During this 6 days tour, you will taste and explore The best known desert towns of Merzouga ziz valley and ifrane.
We will start your 6 day tour from Casablanca to Fes via Marrakech and the desert by picking you up at airport or from your hotel in Casablanca, and then head to Hassan II Mosque, the biggest mosque after Mecca. After the visitation of this fabulous mosque, you will experience the Cornish Coast before we go to Marrakech. Dinner and overnight at a Riad Naya
After breakfast in your hotel, we will start visiting the highlights of Marrakech such as Bahia Palace, which means the palace of the beautiful, and it certainly earned its name, this royal palace features carved panels in exquisite eastern architecture. We will also be exploring one of the most beloved places to Yves Saint Laurent and an absolute must in Marrakech the Majorelle Garden. Visit Menera Gardens established hundreds of years ago are a great reflection of this city’s beauty. Koutoubia Mosques, the largest and most famous mosque in Marrakech, constructed in the 12 century. Jamaa El Fna, the main square of the city’s medina. Return to your hotel.
We will start your Morocco trip to the desert around 8:30 am, drive to Ouarzazate through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi ntichka pass (2260 meters). We will have a stop in a panoramic view for fabulous pictures. Get to the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it’s a location for numerous movies such as Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator and the famous one is Game Of Thrones, and many more. After lunch in Ait Ben Haddou village, continue to Dades Gorges via Ouarzazate through the ” Road of the thousand Kasbahs “. Arrive at evening, spend the night in a Hotel/Riad in Dades Gorges.
After breakfast, we leave for the Todra Gorges, where you will have a walk under the 300 meters high cliffs. Then continue your trip to Merzouga, where we will find an experienced camel man and camels waiting to carry you across the fabulous dunes of Merzouga, for around half an hour to reach the camp. Spend the night with locals under the stars.
After breakfast in the camp and camel trek back to Merzouga, we will start your explorative day of Merzouga desert, driving through the desert on a 4×4 vehicle. We will also have an opportunity to visit a nomadic family close to the borders between Morocco and Algeria before we head to the village of dark skinned people, originally slaves from Sudan, listen to Gnaoua music and experience their lifestyle. Overnight in the hotel.
After breakfast, we will start your journey to Fes around 8:30 am, travel along the Ziz Valley. We will stop in a panoramic view. Lunch will be in Midelt, then continue driving, we might be able to catch a glimpse of the Barbary apes that live in the cedar forest of Azrou. Our next destination will be Ifrane, called also Switzerland of Morocco, we will have a stop here before we head to Fes and drop you off in your Hotel. End of this Casablanca to Fes desert tour.
