9 days Casablanca Sahara tour

The departure from Casablanca is done in the morning. After a pick-up at your accommodation, you start this trip towards Marrakech and then through the majestic High Atlas mountains via the scenic Tizi n’Tichka pass (2 260m). The travel time in the High Atlas mountains is punctuated by stops for panoramic views and lunch.

This 9 days Casablanca Sahara tour continues towards the Ksar of Aït Ben Haddou, a UNESCO-listed site. This Ksar (fortified village), is famous for its mud-brick earthen South Morocco architecture and cinematic history (Gladiator, Game of Thrones).

You will explore the Kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou with a local guide. Overnight in a traditional guesthouse or riad.

After a breakfast, this Casablanca desert tour continues in the direction of the desert. First, you will pass by Ouarzazate. The city is also called the “Hollywood of Morocco”. Here you may visit the Atlas Film Studios and the Taourirt Kasbah.
Then your Morocco Casablanca tour passes through the Draa Valley, known for its vast lush palm groves and ancient kasbahs. A visit of the Kasbah of Tamnougalt is very nice thanks to the overview on the valley and the palm grove.

You do a stop in Zagora for lunch before continuing to the village of Tamegrout and its green pottery workshops. In the afternoon, this Casablanca Sahare tour brings you finally to M’hamid, the gateway to the desert where you spend the night in a cosy guest house or hotel.

After a breakfast in the M’hamid desert camp, you go for a 4×4 adventure safari trip deeper into the Sahara, heading toward the towering dunes of Erg Chigaga.

During this unforgettable journey, you will stop at the sacred Oasis of Oum Lâalag, a natural water source in the vast desert.

Upon arrival at the camp, take in the breathtaking Erg Chigaga dunes, some rising over 300 feet. Enjoy sandboarding, a camel ride for sunset in Erg Chigaga.

The 9 days Casablanca Sahara tour allows you to spend a magic night in the Morocco desert. Enjoy Nomad’s live music, stargazing, then peaceful overnight in a Morocco Sahara desert camp in Erg Chigaga.

On the 4th day of this Morocco desert tour, you will spend a full day in the desert, immersing yourself in its serenity. If you wake early, enjoy a memorable sunrise over the Erg Chigaga great dunes. Then breakfast at the desert camp, before experiencing again sandsurf on the dunes, a little hike or a camel tour. After lunch, you will go meet Nomads living in the desert and share a moment of hospitality with them. It’s a good way to learn about the nomadic lifestyle and traditions and immerse yourself in the Sahara.

After that visit, this tour from Casablanca continues with another magical night in Erg Chigaga desert camp with dinner and music under the starry sky.

After breakfast, you leave Erg Chigaga, via the old Paris-Dakar rally route crossing the arid landscapes of Lake Iriqui.

This 9 day Casablanca trip continues toward Foum Zguid. You will stop at Tazenakht known for the Moroccan handcraft rugs. After lunch here, the Casablanca Sahara tour goes to Taliouine, the saffron capital in Morocco. A stop is also planned here to take a break and learn more about the saffron production.

In the afternoon, your arrive in Taroudant. The city of Taroudant is a charming walled town often called “the little Marrakech” for its impressive city walls and bustling souks, famous for its argan oil and craft products. You will see the ramparts of Taroudant before enjoying an night stay in a charming riad.

In the morning, you leave Taroudant and this Morocco tour from Casablanca takes the direction of the Atlantic coast.

You will pass by the city of Agadir and Imsouane. You stop there to enjoy lunch in this charming village, known to be a great surf spot.

Arrival in Essaouira in the afternoon, a blue and white coastal town with a relaxed atmosphere.

Here, you enjoy a free tour to visit the medina of Essaouira before settling in a charming riad for the night.

In the morning, you ill have time to do a nice visit of Essaouira.

One of the must see places in Essaouira are :

• the historic Skala de la Kasbah, offering stunning views of the ocean and fortified walls,
• artisan workshops and galleries,
• the Jewish Quarter (Mellah),
• the Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdallah Museum, showcasing local artifacts and crafts.

You can also have some optional activities in Essaouira during this Morocco tour like:

• windsurfing or kitesurfing,
• horse or camel ride along the beach,
• quad biking tour
• a gallery tour.

Enjoy lunch and fresh seafood in Essaouira, then departure for Marrakech.

Arrival in the afternoon, enjoy free time to visit the vibrant Jemaa el-Fnaa Square in the evening. Overnight in a beautiful riad in Marrakech.

After breakfast, spend a full day discovering Marrakech.

Visits to do :

• the Majorelle Garden, Yves Saint Laurent Museum,
• Ben Youssef Madrasa,
• the Bahia Palace, with its beautiful courtyards and intricate woodwork,
• the Saadian Tombs, a historic site with stunning mosaic details,
• Koutoubia Mosque (exterior), Marrakech’s iconic landmark.

 Night in a riad in Marrakech.

In the morning, enjoy breakfast, then you will have time to visit new places in Marrakech or do some optional activities before delicious lunch on a rooftop.

Then, you go back to Casablanca. You will arrive in the afternoon.