Splendors of Morocco: The Great Saharan Crossing

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About this activity

Duration8 jours
LevelDiscovery
Min. participants1
Can be privatizedYes

Available languages

FREN

Schedule

08:00 - 18:00

Experience a great crossing of the Moroccan Sahara and discover dunes, oases and bivouacs for an exceptional adventure in the heart of the desert.

Morocco Sahara Tour : The Grand Royal Tour from the Dunes to the Atlas

Treat yourself to an exceptional break in Morocco, combining refinement and escape.

This exclusive program combines the authentic charm of a riad in the heart of the medina with the sophisticated comfort of a luxury desert camp.

For eight days, enjoy a stay where relaxation, discoveries and the Moroccan art of living blend together, between enchanting alleys, grand landscapes and moments of serenity in unique places.

What's included

  • Arrival and departure transfers
  • Driver Transport throughout the stay, from arrival to departure on the 8th day
  • Official and professional historian guide in Marrakech and Fès
  • Tourist taxes in hotels
  • Half-board accommodation in 4-star hotels, desert camp and selected riads (breakfast and dinner included)

Important information

  • Provide tips for guides and drivers
  • Lunches are at your own expense

Excursion program

1

Day 1: Marrakech – The Welcome

Airport - Marrakech

Your adventure begins with a seamless immersion into the hospitality of the "Red City", gateway to this Grand Royal Tour.

Arrival : Personalized welcome at the airport.

Transfer : Direct transfer to your hotel.

Check-in : Room assignment and relaxation.

Evening : Dinner and overnight at Zalagh Kasbah (or similar).

2

Day 2: Marrakech – Imperial City

Marrakech

Dive into the heart of the "Pearl of the South".

Between centuries-old palaces and vibrant souks, this day reveals the historical treasures and unique energy of Marrakech.

Cultural Morning: Visit to the Koutoubia, the Menara, and the Ben Youssef Madrasa.

Lunch: Free time or optional to taste local gastronomy.

Afternoon: Immersion in the colorful souks and the effervescent Jemaa El Fna square.

Evening: Dinner and overnight at the Zalagh Kasbah (or similar).

3

Day 3: Atlas & Millennial Valleys

Marrakech - Ouarzazate - Dadès Valley

Cross the Atlas to discover spectacular panoramas and earthen fortresses.

A mythical crossing that takes you from snow-capped peaks to the lush oases of the South.

Crossing: Passage through the Tizi-n-Tichka pass in the heart of the Atlas Mountains.

Heritage: Exploration of the famous Kasbah Aït Ben Haddou (UNESCO).

Cinema & Roses: Stop in Ouarzazate and crossing of the Valley of the Roses.

Evening: Dinner and overnight stay in the Dadès Valley at the Hôtel Panorama (or similar).

4

Day 4: Heading to the Erg Chebbi Dunes

Dadès Valley – Todra Gorges – Erg Chebbi Dunes

Head for the Sahara ! Leave the valleys behind to reach the giant dunes of Merzouga and experience the magic of a starry night in the heart of the desert.

Cliffs : Exploration of the dizzying Todra Gorges after a stop in Tinghir.

Fossils : Passage through Erfoud, cradle of the desert's geological treasures.

Adventure : Camel ride in the dunes to reach your camp.

Evening : Traditional dinner and night under the stars at the Dar Morocco camp (or sim.).

5

Day 5: From the Desert to the Atlas Mountains

Merzouga – Azrou – Ifrane – Fès

Leave the desert sands to reach the lush mountains of the Middle Atlas. A long and magnificent route that will take you from palm oases to cedar forests before reaching the spiritual capital.

Ziz & Midelt: Crossing the Ziz Valley and lunch break in Midelt.

Forests & Monkeys: Stop in Azrou, famous for its cedar forests and macaques.

Moroccan Switzerland: Discovery of Ifrane and its unique alpine architecture.

Evening: Arrival, dinner, and overnight stay in Fès at the Menzeh Zalagh hotel (or similar)

6

Day 6: Fès – The Soul of Morocco

Fès

Immerse yourself in the living history of the oldest imperial city. A sensory journey through the labyrinthine alleys of the medina, where every artisan perpetuates millennial know-how.

Medina & Culture: Guided tour of the medina, the Bou Inania Madrasa, and the Nejjarine Square.

Craftsmanship: Immersion in the tanners', weavers', and coppersmiths' quarters.

Heritage: Exploration of the Mellah, the historic Jewish quarter with its unique character.

Evening: Dinner and overnight stay at the Menzeh Zalagh hotel (or similar).

7

Day 7: The Atlantic Cities

Fès – Meknès – Rabat – Casablanca

Travel through the imperial cities along the Atlantic. From the monumental gates of Meknès to the gardens of Rabat, end your journey facing the ocean in the modern metropolis of Casablanca.

Meknès: Historical stop in the city of Sultan Moulay Ismaïl.

Rabat: Visit to the Hassan Tower and the Kasbah of the Udayas, a jewel of the capital.

Casablanca: Exterior discovery of the majestic Hassan II Mosque.

Evening: Dinner and overnight stay at the Prince de Paris hotel (or similar).

8

Day 8: Return and Departure

Casablanca - Marrakech - Airport

End your journey gently through the Moroccan landscapes. A final crossing to reach Marrakech, the loop is closed before your flight to new horizons.

  • Check-out: Last breakfast and departure from Casablanca.

  • Transfer: Comfortable return trip to the Red City.

  • Airport: Assistance for your return flight in Marrakech.

  • End of trip: Flight home with unforgettable memories in your mind.

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