7 days Desert tour from Rabat

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Overview: 7 days Desert tour from Rabat

Take on a mesmerizing week-long expedition starting from Rabat, fully immersing yourself in the rich cultural fabric, impressive architectural wonders, and significant historical treasures of Morocco. Embark on a journey across the enchanting Sahara Desert, meander through the lively alleys of Marrakech, and uncover the contemporary attractiveness of Rabat, the current capital city. During your Moroccan voyage, you will get the opportunity to spend a memorable night at a desert camp. There, you will enjoy a great supper, live music, and a captivating starlit sky, which will lend a sense of enchantment to your experience.

Itinerary: 7 days Desert tour from Rabat

DAY 1: RABAT – CASABLANCA – MARRAKECH.

On Day 1, you will begin an unforgettable journey through Morocco’s vibrant cities. After savoring a delicious breakfast at your hotel/riad in Rabat, you’ll be treated to a captivating tour of the city. Explore the opulent Royal Palace, pay your respects at the Mohamed V Mausoleum, and stand in awe of the majestic Hassan Tower. But the adventure doesn’t stop there. Next, you’ll set your sights on Casablanca, Morocco’s largest city, a thriving hub of commerce and industry. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to visit the magnificent Hassan II Mosque, an architectural wonder rising from the Atlantic Ocean’s edge. The journey continues as you head to Marrakech, traveling on a scenic highway that promises even more enchanting experiences. Get ready to be spellbound by the magic of Morocco.

You will be accommodated in a charming riad in the medina of Marrakech with breakfast.

DAY 2: GUIDED TOUR OF MARRAKECH – FREE AFTERNOON.

On Day 2, you will have a guided tour of Marrakech, also called the Red City. You will experience Marrakech city tour with your private local guide who will meet you in the morning at your riad to agree on the day’s visit possibilities. You will immerse yourself in the authentic souks, the markets that have provided Marrakesh with all their needs for over a thousand years. Vibrant colors, rich scents, music, cats, djellaba dealers, pottery, teapots, leather, looms, slippers, whatever your image of the exotic, you’ll find it in Marrakech.

Enjoy your free afternoon in Marrakech.

DAY 3: MARRAKECH – OUARZAZATE – SKOURA – DADES GORGES.

On Day 3 of the 7 days Desert luxury tour from Rabat, after breakfast, we will start our journey towards the High Atlas Mountains. We will cross the Tizi N’Tichka pass, the highest mountain pass in North Africa at 2260m, and make stops along the way to take in the panoramic views and capture some spectacular photos. On the way, we will visit a local argan oil cooperative, where we will learn about the production process and the countless benefits it has for the human body (optional).

We will continue south to the village and Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This spectacular natural setting has been the backdrop for famous films such as Gladiator and Jewel of the Nile. We will have lunch on the way and continue to the city of Ouarzazate, considered the gateway to the great Sahara desert. We will visit the film studios of Ouarzazate, which are very popular with filmmakers. A number of films have been shot here, including Lawrence of Arabia, Jesus of Nazareth, The Mummy, The Gladiator, Sahara, Alexander the Great, and Heaven Protecting, among many others. One of the most famous series of all time, Game of Thrones, has also passed through here.

Our next stop will be in the village of Skoura, located in the heart of a Palm Valley, where you can enjoy a small walk through the vast and labyrinthine oasis, whose lush vegetation envelops beautiful secret kasbahs. You can also visit the Kasbah of Amerdil. From here, we will continue through the Valley of Roses and the Dades Gorge, where we will spend the night.

You will be accommodated in a riad kasbah on half-board (dinner and breakfast the next day).

DAY 4 : DADES GORGES – TODRA GORGES – ERFOUD – MERZOUGA.

On Day 4 of your 7-day luxury desert tour from Rabat, the journey continues after breakfast toward Boumalne Dades. The road unfolds through a fascinating landscape dotted with ancient kasbahs and ksour, painted in striking shades of ochre, red, and mauve. Vast stony plateaus stretch across the horizon, where dromedaries graze peacefully.

After passing oases and palm groves, we arrive in Tinghir, home to the spectacular Todra Gorge. Perched at 1,350 meters and surrounded by lush palm trees, Tinghir offers free time to explore the impressive canyon walls.

The adventure then continues to Erfoud, renowned for its fossil quarries and workshops.

Finally, we reach Merzouga, where the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi await. Enjoy a magical camel ride at sunset before spending an unforgettable night in a Berber camp with dinner, music, and a star-filled sky.

You will be accommodated on half board in a Berber Camp (dinner and breakfast the next day).

DAY 5: MERZOUGA – ZIZ VALLEY – MIDELT – IFRANE – FES.

On Day 5, we begin the morning with a gentle camel ride back from the desert camp to meet our vehicle. Afterward, we depart for Rissani, known as Morocco’s first imperial city. Next, we continue through Erfoud and once again admire the breathtaking panoramas of the Ziz Valley, famous for its vast palm groves and impressive gorges. Then, we head back toward the Atlas Mountains and cross them via the scenic Tizi-n-Talghomt Pass. By midday, we arrive in Midelt, where we enjoy a relaxing lunch break. Following this pause, we proceed to the cedar forest of Azrou to see the well-known Barbary macaques living freely in their natural habitat. Later, we visit Ifrane, often referred to as the “Moroccan Switzerland,” and take time to explore its charming atmosphere. Finally, we continue our journey to Fes, arriving in the afternoon.

DAY 6: FES. GUIDED TOUR OF FES.

On Day 6, after breakfast, we will make a tour of the old city of Fes and its medina, one of the famous Imperial Cities of Morocco. The tour will take us through the Jewish quarter, entering through the Boujloud Bab, the most famous gateway that leads us to Dar Batha. We will visit Bou Inania, the madrasas or the Koranic school of Fes. The tour continues through the Suke Chouara tannery to discover the fascinating process of leather making. Then we will pass by the Karaouiyine Mosque, founded in the 9th century.

You will be accommodated in a riad in the medina of Fes with breakfast.

DAY 7: FEZ – MEKNES – VOLUBILIS – RABAT

On Day 7, in the morning, we will depart to Chefchaouen. On the way, we will pass through Meknes and head to visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis, an ancient Roman city. In the afternoon, we will arrive at Rabat, Transfer to your hotel in Rabat or the airport and end of our services.

Included : 7 days Desert tour from Rabat