8-Day Desert Tour: Discover the Beauty and Thrill of the Dunes
8-Day Desert Tour: Discover the Beauty and Thrill of the Dunes
Join us for an unforgettable 8 day desert tour, filled with unique experiences that will leave you awe-struck and amazed. Discover the stunning desert landscape, witness the beauty of the dunes, immerse yourself in the local culture and cuisine, and indulge in thrilling activities such as sandboarding and camel riding. Our expert guides will take care of everything, ensuring you have a safe and comfortable adventure.
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Rabat
On the day of your arrival to the biggest industrial city of Morocco; you will have a driver waiting for you at the main exit of the airport, depending on your flight schedule you will make a stop at Hassan II Mosque where you will witness a fascinating example of the Moroccan architecture, then you will keep on to Rabat for a visit of the Moroccan Capital’s most interesting spots. Overnight lodgings in a Riad/Hotel in Rabat.
1 dayCasablanca
Day 2: Day 2: Rabat – Meknes – Moulay Driss – Volubilis – Fes
2 minutesFes
After you take your breakfast, you will make a break to Meknes, one of the imperial cities of the kingdom, the former capital and the site of the Sultan Moulay Ismail’s storehouse. You will make several stops to take some pictures at the Bab Mansour, Lahdim Square, Bab Lakhmis, and the Jewish cemetery before continuing to Moulay Driss to enjoy the panoramic views over the lush plains, agave plants and olive trees. In addition, we will have 1h for lunch. Afterwards a visit to Volubilis; here we are going on an hour guided walking tour through this attractive roman city or what we call the ruins of Volubilis, which was listed as a UNESCO world Heritage site in 1997. Overnight in Fes in a Riad/hotel.
1 dayMeknes
Viste of Mknes by car.
1 hourVolubilis
Stop for pictures of the panoramic views.
1 hourMoulay Idriss
Day 3: Day 3: Fes – Diving into the city with a local guide.
1 hourFes
Today you will have a guided tour to discover the medina and the famous Souks of Fes and its narrow cobbled streets are filled with ancient mosques and towering green-glazed minarets as well as the unique Andalusian architecture in every corner of the old city and its monuments, We will ensure that you visit all sites with cultural and historical interest including the famous Al Qaraouine University (the oldest university I the world). The tour will includes also a visit to the tanneries and the ceramic cooperative to see traditional Moroccan crafts. Overnight at hotel/riad.
1 dayMoulay Idriss
Viste of Moulay driss and stop for cafe and pictures
1 hourMeknes
Day 4: Day 4: Fes – Midelt – Erfoud – Merzouga (Erg Chebbi)
1 hourMerzouga
In the morning after breakfast depart from you accomodation to Merzouga via Ifran Moroccan Swiss style of town, we will have a stop to have some coffee and a little glimps at the city. Then we will visit cedar forests, where we will pause for a while to enjoy seeing monkeys climbing the trees. Then Lunch is in Midelt, “the apple capital”, at the foot of the Ayachi Mountain. We continue over the Tizi-n-Talremt pass (an altitude of 1907 meters above the sea) through the Ziz Valley, which is particularly well known for its palm trees and the length of the oasis. Along the road, there are innumerable “Ksars”, small villages of individual houses. From there, we reach Er Rachidia and then Erfoud, famous for its date festival and fossils. .Arrive Merzouga where Morocco’s unique dunes, the rest of the day will be dedicated to appreciate the evening change over the dunes. In Merzouga, you will find camels waiting for you to ride them and watch a splendid sunset and heading towards the bivouac, where you will have dinner and play some music under the Milky Way.
1 dayMidelt
Stop for pictures
1 hourErfoud
Day 5: Day 5: Merzouga – Rissani – Todgha Gorges – Skoura
20 minutesTodgha Gorge
An early wake up in the morning to enjoy the fascinating sunrise, afterwards you ride back the camels to the hotel in the dune line, for a quick shower and breakfast. We say goodbye to the desert and start our new adventure. Along the way towards Erfoud, you will stop to visit the traditional market of Errisani and possibly the Mausoleum of the founder of the Alaouite Dynasty of Morocco. This silent town was the ancient capital of Tafilalet and its location as a crossroads between north and south brought the city to an important status of a former major caravan center. Ext, we will arrive to the great canyons of Morocco Todra Gorges, situated beyond the central High Atlas Mountains. Here, the contrasting landscapes remind visitors of Colorado, with its high plateau, its gorges and great canyons and its peaks sometimes splintered by erosion. The area is populated by the Berbers. In addition, you can enjoy a hike among those fabulous canyons; you go along the road of 1000 Thousand Kasbahs, since there are enormous kasbahs on both sides of the road. Then you pass a town called Boumalne Dades, situated on the edge of Dades valley, which raises in the High Atlas Mountains, giving life to a huge Berber community by its rich agriculture. Along this road, another valley called valley of roses appearing with the green color of its Alfalfa plants, olive trees, fig trees and grapes once you arrive to Skoura Palmary you will spend the night with dinner and breakfast at a Riad/Hotel.
1 dayRissani
Discover the souks of Rissani and the local food
1 hourBoumalne Dades
Stop for cafe and pictures
15 minutesEl Kelaa M'gouna
Stop for local products
10 minutesImgoune
Day 6: Day 6: Skoura – Ouarazazate – Ait Ben haddou – Atlas Mountains – Marrakesh.
15 minutesMarrakech
Crossing our way back to Marrakech, we will visit Aït Benhaddou, a ‘fortified city’, situated along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech. It is situated on a hill along the Ouarazazate River and boasts some beautiful examples of kasbahs, some of which remain inhabited. Granted UNESCO World Heritage listing, the site had been the setting for many films. After stop for lunch in our way to Marrakech. Then we will arrive to Marrakech and drop you in your Riad/hotel. Dinner and breakfast are included.
1 dayOuarzazate
Stop for studios.
20 minutesTelouet
Stop to vsite the kasbah of teloute
20 minutesAit Ben Haddou
Day 7: Day 7: Diving into Marrakech with a local guide.
2 hoursMarrakech
Next day after breakfast, you will have a guided tour through Marrakech where you will be led first to discover the Palace of the Bahia, the Saadian Tombs, the Souks and numerous other hidden treasures. After lunch, you will proceed with the guided tour to the historical Koutoubia Mosque and the bustling Jemaa el-Fna, one of the central interests of Marrakech, the breathing heart of the Medina. This brings you further to appreciate an enthusiastic night with the local performers, storytellers, and mouth-watering grilled dishes. This wonderful tour also includes a visit to Madrassa Ben-Youssef (Now under constructions). In the afternoon, we will visit Majorelle gardens, in 1919, Jacques Majorelle, an expatriate French painter, settled in Morocco and purchased the land that would eventually become Majorelle Garden. He created a beautiful home, workshop and vast garden where he could dabble in his hobby of growing exotic plants and trees. The gardens opened to the public in 1947, but severely deteriorated after his death in 1962. In the late afternoon, the driver will take to have a look at the new city (Guilez). At night, enjoy a stunning dinner at your accommodation.
1 dayJemaa el-Fnaa
Discover the souks of marrakech and the old Square and some local products and food as well
20 minutesSaadian Tombs
Stop to discover the saadian tombs
12 minutesEl Badi Palace
Vsite of badi palace
20 minutesJardin Majorelle
Day 8: Day 8: Marrakesh – Casablanca Med V airport
1 hourCasablanca
No accommodation included on this day.
1 hourIncluded
- Private transportation
- Camel ride & sand boarding
- 8x Breakfast
- 2x Dinner
- Accommodation included: 7 nights
- Entry/Admission - El Badi Palace
- Entry/Admission - Jardin Majorelle
- Entry/Admission - Jemaa el-Fnaa
- Entry/Admission - Volubilis
- Entry/Admission - Saadian Tombs
Not Included
- Gratuities
- Lunches.
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This only applies during the pandemic.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
If you cancel at least 4 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.