Explore Morocco on a 9-day imperial cities Sahara safari. Visit Casablanca, Fes, Marrakech, ride camels in Erg Chebbi & sleep under the stars. Book with Sahara Calling!
Welcome to Morocco! Your driver-guide will meet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy free time to explore Casablanca’s seaside Corniche or relax before the journey begins.
Overnight in Casablanca
Begin your day at Casablanca’s Hassan II Mosque (optional visit), then head to Rabat, Morocco’s capital. Explore the Royal Palace, Hassan Tower, and Mausoleum of Mohammed V. Continue inland to visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis, known for their intricate mosaics. End the day in Meknes, where you’ll see Bab Mansour Gate and El Hedim Square, before arriving in Fes.
Overnight in Fes
Delve into the spiritual and intellectual capital of Morocco. With a local guide, explore the medieval medina, visit Al Karaouine University, Bou Inania Medersa, the famous Chouara Tanneries, the Royal Palace Gates, and the historic Jewish Mellah. Optional visits to pottery workshops and artisan cooperatives.
Overnight in Fes
Depart Fes and travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping in the alpine town of Ifrane and the Azrou cedar forests, where you may spot wild monkeys. Continue through the dramatic Ziz Valley before reaching Merzouga, gateway to the Sahara.
Overnight in Merzouga (hotel near the dunes)
Start the day with a desert tour: visit nomadic families, hear live music in a Gnawa village, and explore Merzouga Lake (seasonal, ideal for birdwatching). In the late afternoon, mount your camel for a sunset trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes. Spend the night in a luxury desert camp, complete with music, dining, and stargazing.
Overnight in Sahara Desert Camp
Catch the sunrise in the dunes before visiting the bustling Rissani market. Then journey to the spectacular Todra Gorge, where 300-meter cliffs create a dramatic canyon. Continue to the Dades Valley, known for its red rock formations and the “Monkey Fingers”.
Overnight in Dades | Dinner included
Follow the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, passing through the Rose Valley and Ouarzazate, with an optional visit to the film studios. Then explore the famous Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage ksar. Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass and arrive in vibrant Marrakech by evening.
Overnight in Marrakech
With a local guide, visit the city’s highlights including:
• Koutoubia Mosque
• Bahia Palace
• Saadian Tombs
• Ben Youssef Medersa
• The bustling Jemaa el-Fna Square
Enjoy free time to explore the souks, museums, or relax in a rooftop café.
Overnight in Marrakech
Transfer to the airport based on your flight schedule. Depart with unforgettable memories of your Desert Safari through Morocco’s cities, mountains, and sands.
