7 Days Morocco Desert Tour from Rabat

Day 1: Rabat – Casablanca – Agadir

We will begin our Desert Tour from Rabat by visiting the Hassan Tower attraction then we drive to the economic capital city and the largest city in Morocco ‘Casablanca’. We will visit the Hassan II large mosque, one of the city’s most prominent landmarks. It’s the only mosque that non-muslims can enter in the Kingdom, it’s a piece of Art. Later, we continue our driving to the capital of Souss and the second tourist destination after Marrakech. Agadir is a Berber city (Amazigh of Souss Massa) known for its gorgeous beaches and the impressive nature of Agadir Oufalla. Upon arrival, we will have a coffee at one of the beautiful restaurants overlooking the beach. Overnight and dinner in a Hotel.

Day 2: Agadir – Essaouira – Marrakech

After having your breakfast, we will leave Agadir. Our first destination will be the old colony of Portuguese ‘Essaouira’, also called Mogador. We will explore this gorgeous small city by visiting the Kasbah, Mellah (Jewish Quarter), walk over its beautiful beach, and buy fresh fish for lunch. Then, take a journey at Mogador, the UNESCO Heritage before you leave for Marrakech. Later, we arrive at Marrakech. We first explore the famous Koutoubia Mosque, Menara Gardens, Majorelle Garden, and we spend the evening at Jamaa el-Fna. Diner and night at a traditional Riad in the center of the city.

Day 3: Marrakech – Tizi N’Ticheka Pass – Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate- Dades valley

Today, we wake up early to continue our city tour of Marrakech by visiting the old Mellah, Bahya Palace, and shop in the Souk (Marrakech Market). Then, we travel through the stunning High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi N’Ticheka Pass (altitude 2260 m.). We pause to take in the breathtaking views of the valley and visit local Berber villages. We visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou in the afternoon and have lunch nearby. We travel to Ouarzazate, then to Dades Valley, passing through the well-known Valley of the Roses, which blooms in April and May. We stay in a traditional hotel and eat at a traditional restaurant.

Day 4: Dades valley – Tinghir – Todra Gorges – Tinjdad – Erfoud – Merzouga desert

After breakfast, you can take a stroll through the Dades Valley before continuing to the Todra Gorges, one of the most beautiful and impressive canyons in the area. It is also a popular destination for serious climbers in Morocco. On our way to Merzouga from Todra Gorges, we pass through palm groves and oases. We drive through Erfoud, Morocco’s fossil capital, and on to Erg Chebbi, the sand sea. We go on a 2-hour camel ride and watch the sunset from the top of the dunes. We sleep in traditional Berber tents in the desert.

Day 5: Golden Dunes Tour and enjoying Erg Chebbi

We will spend the day exploring the nomads, lakes, wells, and wildlife of Erg Chebbi. We stop in Khamlia, known as the Black Village, for a cup of tea and listen to their spiritual Gnawa music. Lunch will be served in a hotel or as a picnic in the shade of Tamarix trees. In the afternoon, you can relax and enjoy the camp while listening to musicians play traditional music and watching the sunset and stars rise.

Day 6: Merzouga – Middle Atlas towns and village – Fes

You can get up early to watch the sunrise and have a leisurely breakfast in your luxury camp before we depart for Fes. We travel to Fez through the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing through the beautiful Ziz Valley, Medilt, and Azrou. Even though it will be a long driving day, we will be treated to an amazing landscape of the Atlas Mountains while taking photo breaks along the way. We arrive in Fes in the late afternoon. Dinner and night a Riad in the Medina.

Day 7: Fes Airport

After your breakfast early morning, we continue visiting the attractions of Fes including Chawara Tanneries, Madrasa Attarine, Qaraouine Mosque (the oldest university in the world), and the Mellah. That’s the last day of your holiday in Morocco and the end of the 7-day desert tour from Rabat. We hope that you spend a memorable day with our team and we wish to see you again in Morocco. Our driver will drop you off at the airport.