12-Day Culture Tour • Casablanca ↔ Sahara ↔ Atlantic
Begin in Casablanca with the oceanfront Hassan II Mosque, then move through imperial Rabat and Meknes to Roman Volubilis and scholarly Fes. Cross the Middle Atlas via Ifrane, Azrou and Midelt to the dunes of Merzouga for a sunset camel trek and camp. Trace canyons of Todra and Dades, explore Ouarzazate and UNESCO Aït Ben Haddou, then enjoy a two-day deep dive into Marrakech and a coastal escape to Essaouira before returning to Marrakech/Casablanca.
Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes, and Fes landmarks.
Erg Chebbi sunset ride & Berber camp night.
Todra and Dades canyons; High Atlas vistas.
Essaouira ramparts, fishing port & medina.
Airport pick-up. Short Casablanca tour (new town & Hassan II Mosque). Continue to Rabat (Kasbah of the Oudayas, Hassan Tower). Evening in Meknes: Bab Mansour, Lehdim square, Sahrij Souani, Moulay Ismail Mausoleum. Dinner & overnight.
Explore Roman Volubilis (25 BC). Continue to Fes, “Athens of Africa”. Overnight in riad.
Marinid Tombs panorama, Bou Inania Madrasa, Attarine Madrasa, Nejjarine Fondouk, medieval tanneries, crafts souks. Lunch in the medina. Overnight in riad.
Through Ifrane and cedar forest of Azrou (Barbary macaques) to Midelt (lunch). Scenic Ziz views en route to Merzouga. Check-in, dinner & overnight at hotel by the dunes.
Visit Khamlia (Gnawa music), seasonal lake, nomad tent hospitality & handicrafts. In the evening, leave luggage at hotel and ride camels across Erg Chebbi for sunset. Dinner, music and stars at desert camp. Overnight in nomad tent.
Sunrise over dunes. Camel ride back for breakfast & showers. Drive via Ziz Valley to Todra Gorge with a short hike. Continue to Dades. Dinner & overnight.
Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to Ouarzazate (Taourirt Kasbah, studios area). Visit UNESCO Aït Ben Haddou. Cross Tizi n’ Tichka (2260 m) to Marrakech. Dinner & overnight in riad.
Majorelle Garden & Berber Museum, Bahia Palace, Koutoubia, Saadian Tombs, Mellah & Rahba Kedima spice square. Overnight in riad.
Deeper medina exploration and souks, La Menara/La Minara area (time-permitting). Dinner & overnight in riad.
Drive to Essaouira, stopping at women’s argan cooperatives. Visit Scala, medina lanes, Jewish quarter, and fishing port; enjoy fresh seafood lunch. Overnight in riad.
Relax along the ramparts and beach, shop inlaid thuya wood and silver crafts. Optional activities. Overnight in riad.
Return towards Marrakech (or direct to Casablanca). Airport or hotel drop-off per your schedule. Farewell assistance.
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