9 day Morocco Desert tour starting from Marrakech and covering key destinations like Merzouga, Fes, Chefchaouen, Asilah, Rabat, Casablanca, Safi, Essaouira, and then returning to Marrakech:
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A 9-day Morocco tour from Marrakech to Casablanca offers a condensed yet exciting exploration of some of Morocco’s most iconic cities, cultural sites, and landscapes. Here’s what you can generally expect during this tour:
This Marrakech city tour will give you a taste of the city’s vibrant culture, historic sites, and bustling markets, allowing you to immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere that Marrakech offers. Remember that the medina can be quite intricate, so having a local guide can enhance your experience by providing insights into the history and culture of the area.
Welcome to Marrakech, your driver will pick you up from the nearest accessible point for the car. At 8:00, you will start your tour from Marrakech directly to Dades gorge through the Tizi-N- Tichka among the Atlas Mountains with an altitude of 2260M; which will give the chance to stray with your eyes between its beauty.
At the same time explore the traditional high Atlas Amazigh villages. Then, you will visit the kasbah of Ait Benhaddou which is declared as the UNESCO world heritage site. It is regarded as a preferred historical place by many international and famous film makers.
After that, we will have lunch at one of the most traditional restaurants of the kasbah where you cannot resist the taste of its dishes. Then, you will move the wheels to Ouarzazat with an occasion to visit the Atlas studios and Taourirt kasbah side by side.
After that, we will continue to Dades Gorges across the huge palm- groves of Skoura and the long rose valley at the same line along the Mgoun river where the local community celebrates its annual festival of the rose of Damascus. The rose which blossoms between April and the Mid-May.
It is brought to Morocco many centuries ago by Amazigh merchants from Damascus. Coming back from the same road, you will seize the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful view to the valley and the outstanding rocks formation while we are driving to reach our hotel.
After taking our breakfast at an early morning. We will continue our 9 days tour from Marrakech by driving from Todga gorges to Erg Chebbi Sahara Desert at Merzouga. By the way, it is another occasion to enjoy a short walk among the immense cliffs while we continue our drive to the south where AMAZIGH villages are scattered along the way. Such us, Tinjdad, Jorf and Erfoud which are regarded as a starting point of the Sahara Oasis of Tafilalt and its huge arid plateaus.
Then, as soon as you arrive to Merzouga, a small off-road will whisk you to the edge of golden dunes where you will find camels waiting for you.
Next, you will surely enjoy and amuse yourself riding camels over the sand dunes and watch a majestic desert sunset on your way to the camp. Subsequently, when you reach your destination, you will notice the warm hospitality of people there. Be sure that you will be treated with great kindness and hospitality.
Later, it is up to you to attend your comfortable private tent, which is in turn, equipped with all that you need to relax before your delicious dinner.
After your tasty meal, you will experience the ambiance created by the cameleers’ staff singing and dancing their memorable traditional chants under the starry night of the deserts.
An unforgettable trip to the high Alpine wonderland of ice and snow is the true highlight of a visit to Switzerland. Globus Local Favorite At an amazing 11,332 feet, the JUNGFRAUJOCH is Europe’s highest railway station. Jungfrau’s 13,642-foot summit was first ascended in 1811 and in 1912 the rack railway was opened. There are lots of things to do here: enjoy the ALPINE SENSATION, THE PANORAMA 360° EXPERIENCE, and the ICE PALACE. Also receive your JUNGFRAU PASSPORT as a souvenir to take home with you. The round trip to the “Top of Europe” by MOUNTAIN TRAIN will take most of the day.
Leave Fes early in the morning for Chefchaouen. Enjoy the magnificent trip through the Rif Mountains, with its gorgeous scenery. Arrive at Chefchaouen, often known as the “Blue Pearl,” for its magnificent blue-washed structures. Check into your hotel and spend some time relaxing and exploring the town. Overnight in authantic hotel.
Leave Chefchaouen early in the morning towards Tetouan.
Enjoy the magnificent trip through the Rif Mountains, with its gorgeous scenery.
Arrive at Tetouan, a city noted for its Andalusian heritage and medieval medina.
Discover the thriving local culture while strolling through the medina’s winding lanes and stopping at the Royal Palace. Continue on your way to Asilah.
Arrive at Asilah, a seaside town famed for its artistic vibe, white-washed architecture, and cultural events.
Check into your hotel and spend some time relaxing by the water.
Wander around the town’s lovely medina, discover its paintings, and unwind on the beach.
Spend the day visiting the sights of Asilah. Visit the ramparts and gates for spectacular views of the sea.
Explore the thriving arts culture in the medina, including galleries and street art. Leave Asilah in the morning and go to Rabat. Take advantage of the picturesque seaside drive along the Atlantic coast.
Arrive at Rabat, Morocco’s capital city noted for its ancient landmarks and modern comforts. Check into your hotel and take some time to relax.
Spend the morning touring Rabat’s highlights, visit the Hassan Tower, a tower of an unfinished mosque, and the neighboring Mohammed V Mausoleum. Explore the Udayas Kasbah, a charming old district with blue and white architecture, and Royal Palace. afer that you will continue your journey to Casablanca.
This final day is dedicated to saying good-by to each other. You would have formed a particular affinity with each other after spending 9 days together.
In either case, traveling with someone forces us to get closer to them. We spend hours in close quarters getting to know one other’s quirks and mannerisms. We make inner jokes and create shared experiences. In summary, we form a friendship that is unlike any other. And, when it comes to saying goodbye, we discover that it is not as simple as it should be.
Fortunately, these relationships are never totally severed. We will always have a particular connection with each other, no matter how much time passes.
After all, the driver will transport you off at the airport according to your flight information, bringing your 9-day Morocco Desert Tour from Marrakech to a close. Morocco leaves you with many memories and experiences to share.