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On the 12-day Marrakech desert tours to the imperial towns, which include Marrakech, Casablanca, Rabat, Chefchaouen, and Fez, you will take in all of Morocco’s various natural wonders from west to east and from north to south.
The majestic gorges of the Atlas and the austere beauty of the desert regions will astound you. At first glance, one may appreciate the magnificent architecture of the country of the great south, on the slopes of the mountains and the green oasis.
After traversing the Middle Atlas and its cliffs, you will eventually come into Morocco’s imperial cities, which stand as testaments to the opulence of the royal dynasties. Lastly, you will see Marrakech and its stunning gardens, as well as other must-see locations including the palace of Bahia, the tombs of Saadian, and the minaret of the Koutoubia mosque. The Pearl of the South, Marrakech, will bring our tour to a stunning close.
Arrival at the airport in Marrakech. Go to the Riad now. See the city, including the well-known DJeema el Fna plaza. lodging in Riad.
Our 12-day Marrakech Desert Tours will begin in the morning with a tour to Marrakech, which was established in the eleventh century by the Almoravids. We highlight the Tombs of the Saadia, the Bahia Palace, the Medina, the famed Jemaá el Fná plaza, which is home to a plethora of vendors, acrobats, and storytellers, and the minaret of Koutoubia, a symbol of the city and a genuine treasure of Almohad art. evening in the riad or hotel.
Our 12-day desert tour will begin with our second day in the morning, traveling from Marrakech to Merzouga. We will pick you up at 8 a.m. from the riad or hotel where you are staying in Marrakech and drive you to the Moroccan Atlas sub-mountain range, which crosses the Tizi-NTichka. En route, we will stop multiple times to enjoy the breathtaking views and take pictures of the Berber villages, which are naturally camouflaged with the color of the earth.
Next, we go south to the fortified city of Ait Ben Haddou, also known as Fortified City, which was recognized by Unesco as a World Heritage Site in 1986. Numerous well-known movies, like Game of Thrones, The Mummy, Gladiator, Laurent of Arabia, and others, have been filmed in this breathtaking location. After lunch in the city, we will go to Ouarzazate, also referred to as the big gate of the desert and named after the Berber word for “without noise or confusion.” It is important to remember that the name of the place is Alcazaba, or Kasbah, to tourists.
After passing through the Great Palm Grove of Skoura, where there are over 700 palm trees and a large concentration of kasbah spread throughout the oasis and its environs, we will continue on to the Valley of the Roses, which is a stunning location where the most exquisite damask roses are grown for highly sought-after cosmetics like rose water. Every year in this valley, there is a celebration called the Museum of Roses in May. We will arrive at Dades Vally, where we may spend the night in a riad or hotel.
Following breakfast, we proceed to Merzouga for our fourth day of the 12-day Marrakech desert tour, where we may take in one of the outstanding vistas of the Dades Valley. One of the most advantageous locations the mountains can provide for us is where we will do this. From there, we can see how many kasbahs there are and how lovely they are all.
We’ll make a few stops along the route before reaching the Todra Gorges. They end at the edge of the desert, not far from Tineghir town. These mountains, which are surrounded by a valley full of palm trees and pisé towns, are highly valued by climbers.
In Morocco, these errors made by Dades and Todra are the most well-known and remarkable. We depart for the desert to reach the magnificent dunes of Merzouga after taking a walk in the Todra Gorges and eating lunch in Tinejdad or Touroug. From there, we travel in a caravan for approximately an hour to reach our nomad tent, which is situated in the middle of an enormous sea of dunes (Erg Chebbi), where we take in one of the most breathtaking sunsets you have ever seen. Dinner and overnight beneath a brilliant starry sky in a nomad tent deep in the midst of the desert.
We’re going on a day excursion to the desert today, so we’ll get up early to see the sunrise from the top of the massive dunes. go back to Merzouga with the dromedaries.
Following a substantial and filling breakfast, we will explore the Erg Chebbi dunes, which are an outpost of the sand desert that is home to Morocco’s magnificent dunes, with the mountains bordering Algeria in the distance. We will make a stop at the Tissardmin oasis, where we may observe extinct races that are still present in this area, and then travel to a nomadic colony to learn about some of its traditions and mysteries. Afterwards, pause at a vantage point from where we can see the entire Erg Chebbi.
When we got to the Mali village of Khamlia, we settled down with tea and took in a little concert of Gnawa spiritual music. Head back to the hotel and spend the afternoon exploring the city or ascending the neighboring dunes to witness the sunset. The hotel for dinner and the night. during the sixth day of our 12-day Marrakech desert tour.
When you’re ready, we will begin the sixth day of our 12-day desert tour, which will take us from Marrakech to Merzouga and north via the Tafilalet palm grove, one of the largest in the world, where we can view an endless stretch of palm trees stretching out 20 kilometers in all directions. After crossing the street, we arrive at the Ziz Valley, which gets its name from the river that feeds the palm grove and originates in the High Atlas. Here, we pause to take in the view of the city of Aoufous from above the valley.
a break and lunch halt in Midelt, in the center of the Atlas Mountains. After lunch, we head through the cedar forest in the afternoon, hoping to spot some monkeys along the route. We don’t stop at Ifrane, which is 1630 meters above sea level on the northwest side of the Middle Atlas.
The broad avenues, the urban growth, the immaculate cleanliness, the parks and green areas, and particularly the architecture, which is reminiscent of an Alpine city, give Ifrane its unique identity in Morocco and have earned it the moniker “Moroccan Switzerland.” One of the most significant ski slopes in the world is the Michlifen one. Arrival in Fez at 18:00, staying the night in a hotel or riad.
Following a sumptuous breakfast at the Riad, we start our guided tour of Fes’s newer district, passing by the Jewish community (Mellah) and the royal palace. Next, we head to a vantage point from where we can see the few mosques and the entirety of Medina from the south. Next, we had to go through the medina, which UNESCO had designated as a World Heritage Site.
Because of the way its narrow streets are organized by guilds of potters, dyers, and other craftspeople, you’ll feel as though you’ve traveled back in time. We shall see that it is a medieval city and that, 1200 years after its founding, time has paused on the clock known as “la Magana Bounania.” An amazing lodging in Riad. The seventh day of the 12-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga in the desert has come to an end.
breakfast. Travel to the Roman remains at Volubilis, then on to Meknes, where you will explore the city associated with Moulay Ismail, the illustrious sultan of the Alouita family. See Hedim Square, Bab Mansour Gate, and the city’s walled medina. After lunch, travel to Rabat, the nation’s administrative capital. Spend the night in a hotel or riad.
We depart Marrakech on the ninth day of our 12-day desert tour. A panoramic tour of the Royal Palace’s façade and grounds follows breakfast. Arrival in Casablanca. Lunch and a broad tour of the nation’s economic hub, including the outside of the Hassan II Mosque and a quick drive to view the city’s most iconic locations, including Mohamed Square V, the Park of Nations, and the Boulevard de la Corniche. Traveling to Marrakech. Dinner and sleeping arrangements.
We travel to Essaouira, a seaside town that is reached by crossing the Argan Valley, after breakfast. It is crammed with walls, fortresses, squares, and historical sites. A historical and cultural legacy, a complex that is both lovely and weird. The city’s three most defining characteristics are its culture, customs, and crafts. The city’s cultural legacy is both deeply ingrained and progressive, and everyone who goes is enchanted by everything. Place to stay in Essaouira. and the conclusion of the tenth day of our 12-day journey through the desert to Merzouga from Marrakech.
Visit its medina, a city of light and wind, after breakfast. It has been recognized as a World Heritage Site since 2001. Their look may evoke images of Andalusia’s “white villages.” He’s been given monikers like “The Pearl of the Atlantic,” “Sleeping Beauty,” and “The well kept.” There has been a crossbreeding of cultures, civilizations, and religions for ages, including Phoenicians, Romans, Berbers, Carthaginians, Portuguese, and French, at this peaceful meeting spot. Arrive back in Marrakech in the afternoon.
Depending on the timing of our flight and the conclusion of our 12-day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga, Sahara, transfer to the airport.
– Lunches.
– Entrance fees to monuments.
– Drinks.
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