5 Days Sahara Desert Tour

Today we begin our 5-day Sahara Desert Tour from Casablanca, driving from your accommodation to Rabat, where we will see the Chellah Hassan II and the 12th-century Kasbah of the Udayas. Then we go on an exploration of the historic ramparts and shops in the old medina. Then we travel to Moulay Idriss, a holy village with defensive walls. Then we visit Meknes, one of Morocco's imperial cities. We see the magnificent mosaics at the Roman remains of Volubilis and the imperial gate known as Bab Mansour. We complete the day in Fes, where you will tour the imperial city while seeing sites like as the Fes Royal Palace, the Jewish quarters, and the Medina, a maze of alleyways filled with busy souks. Stay in Fes for the night.

Today we will tour the medina of Fes as well as a new area of the city. Many fascinating sights and museums may be found in the medina — the historic section of the city. Fes has been Morocco's capital for almost 300 years. The Institution of Al Karaouine, the world's oldest university, is also located here. We will also pay a visit to the Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss. Tanneries, the Royal Palace, and the Jewish enclave named Mellah, with its synagogue, are other important parts of the town. A visit to a pottery workshop is included in our private Morocco tour of Fes. Later in the afternoon, you will have free time to explore Fes medina on your own. We slept at a local hotel for the night and had supper there.

Today we leave Fes through Ifrane, a well-known winter ski resort. We continue driving through the cedar forest, watching the monkeys, and going into the Middle Atlas Mountains and Berber towns. We'll stop for lunch at Midelt, a town known for its minerals and apples. We arrive in the desert near Merzouga. You meet the guide and ride a camel over the Erg Chebbi's sandy dunes. We will take in the grandeur of the sunset before heading to the desert camp to spend the night in a Berber tent. After supper, you will gaze at the stars while listening to Berber music.

Today we'll go to Dades, stopping at Rissani, the initial capital of the Alaouite monarchy. Tinghir will take us through the Ziz Valley and gorges. Before driving through Dades Valley, we'll stop for lunch and you may have a walk at Todgha Gorge. We proceed to Skoura and Ouarzazate, where we visit the Taourirt Kasbah. We visit the famed kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, which has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was the setting for films such as The Gladiator, Babel, and Lawrence of Arabia. Then we drive via the High Atlas and the Tizi n'Tichka Pass. When we get in Marrakech in the afternoon, we will drop you off at your hotel.

Today we're going to Marrakech. You will first see the Palais de Bahia, followed by the Koutoubia Mosque, a Marrakech symbol that serves as a tourist orientation point. We visit the world-famous Jemaa el-Fnaa plaza, where we meet snake charmers, traditional-clothed traders, and henna artists. We go to the local souk, which is a market. Transfer to Casablanca at the end of your 5-day Sahara Desert Tour.