8-Day Morocco Imperial Cities & Sahara Desert Tour from Casablanca

Day 1: Casablanca – Rabat – Meknes – Fez Pick-up from Casablanca accommodation. Visit Hassan II Mosque, then drive to Rabat to explore Kasbah of the Oudayas, Hassan Tower, and Mausoleum of Mohammed V. Continue to Meknes to see Bab Mansour, Qara Prison, Lahdim Square, and Heri es-Souani. Drive to Fez for overnight in a traditional riad. Day 2: Fez Guided Walking Tour Full-day guided tour of Fez el-Bali with an official local guide. Visit Bab Bou Jeloud, Al Quaraouiyine University, Bou Inania Madrassa, traditional souks, and Chouara Tanneries. Return to riad for overnight. Day 3: Fez – Ifrane – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Erfoud – Merzouga Travel through Ifrane and Azrou Cedar Forest, lunch in Midelt, then follow the Ziz Valley via Errachidia to Erfoud. Arrive in Merzouga, camel trek into Erg Chebbi dunes, dinner and Berber music at desert camp. Day 4: Merzouga Desert Excursion 4x4 desert excursion visiting nomadic families, M’fis mines, Khamlia village with Gnawa music, lunch with Berber pizza, visit seasonal desert lake, sunset near dunes. Overnight in Merzouga. Day 5: Merzouga – Rissani – Todgha Gorges – Dades Gorges Visit Rissani souk, continue to Todgha Gorges, then follow the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to Dades Valley for overnight. Day 6: Dades – Valley of Roses – Skoura – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech Travel through Valley of Roses and Skoura Oasis, visit Amridil Kasbah, Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou, then cross Tizi n’Tichka Pass to Marrakech. Day 7: Marrakech Guided City Tour Guided tour including Jemaa el-Fna, Koutoubia Mosque, Ben Youssef Madrassa, Bahia Palace, El Badi Palace, Saadian Tombs, souks, Majorelle Garden, and Yves Saint Laurent Museum. Day 8: Transfer to Marrakech or Casablanca Airport Private transfer to Marrakech or Casablanca Airport depending on flight schedule.