Morocco Family Desert Tour From Casablanca

Day 1: Casablanca - Rabat - Fes

Your Morocco Family Desert Tour From Casablanca starts with pick-up from your accommodation, airport, or port in Casablanca. Before leaving the city, we can make a short stop near the Hassan II Mosque, one of the most famous landmarks in Morocco.

After the visit, we drive towards Rabat, the capital city of Morocco. Depending on time, you can visit Hassan Tower, Mohammed V Mausoleum, and the Kasbah of the Udayas.

After the visit, we continue towards Fes. Several stops can be made along the way for photos, coffee, or short breaks.

Dinner and overnight stay will be at a hotel or riad in Fes.

Day 2: Fes Sightseeing Tour With A Local Guide

After breakfast, you will meet a local guide for a sightseeing tour of Fes, one of Morocco’s oldest imperial cities. The visit can include the old medina, narrow streets, traditional souks, historic gates, old schools, and artisan areas.

You will also visit the famous tanneries and discover the traditional crafts that make Fes one of the most important cultural cities in Morocco. The pace of the visit can be adjusted for families, with breaks when needed.

Lunch can be taken inside or near the old medina. In the afternoon, you may visit panoramic viewpoints overlooking the city before returning to your accommodation.

Dinner and overnight stay will be in Fes.

Day 3: Fes - Ifrane - Cedar Forest - Midelt - Ziz Valley - Merzouga Desert

After breakfast, we leave Fes and travel towards the Sahara desert. The route passes through Ifrane, known for its clean streets and mountain atmosphere.

After Ifrane, we continue to the cedar forest near Azrou, where Barbary monkeys can sometimes be seen in their natural surroundings. This stop is often enjoyable for families and children.

The journey continues through the Middle Atlas Mountains towards Midelt. After a short break, we drive through the Ziz Valley, famous for its palm groves and panoramic views.

By the afternoon or evening, we arrive in Merzouga, near the dunes of Erg Chebbi. Dinner and overnight stay will be at a hotel or riad near the desert.

Day 4: Explore Merzouga Area - Khamlia - Camel Trekking - Desert Camp

After breakfast, we start exploring the Merzouga area at a relaxed pace. The visit can include Khamlia village, known for its Gnawa music, and nearby desert areas with black volcanic landscapes around the dunes.

You may also visit local desert villages, palm areas, and viewpoints around Erg Chebbi. This day gives your family more time to enjoy the Sahara region without rushing.

In the afternoon, you will prepare for the camel trek. You will ride camels across the golden dunes and enjoy the sunset over the Sahara. A 4x4 transfer can be arranged as an alternative to camels.

After the camel trek, you will reach the desert camp. Dinner will be served at the camp, followed by a peaceful night under the stars. Overnight stay will be in a private desert tent.

Day 5: Merzouga Desert - Rissani - Todra Gorges - Dades Valley

Wake up early to enjoy the sunrise over the dunes before breakfast at the camp. After breakfast, we leave Merzouga and drive towards Rissani, a historic town known for its traditional market and old caravan history.

After Rissani, we continue through Erfoud and desert landscapes towards Todra Gorges. These high rocky cliffs are one of the most impressive natural sites in southern Morocco, with time to walk and enjoy the scenery.

After visiting Todra Gorges, the journey continues through Tinghir and the valley road towards Dades Valley. Along the way, you will see palm groves, kasbahs, rock formations, and mountain views.

Dinner and overnight stay will be at a hotel or riad in Dades Valley.

Day 6: Dades Valley - Ouarzazate - Ait Ben Haddou - High Atlas Mountains - Marrakech

After breakfast, we leave Dades Valley and continue through the Rose Valley and Skoura palm groves towards Ouarzazate, often called the gateway to the desert.

The journey continues to Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, one of Morocco’s most famous fortified villages and a strong example of traditional earthen architecture. You will have time to visit the kasbah and enjoy the surrounding views.

After the visit, we cross the High Atlas Mountains through the Tizi n’Tichka pass. Several stops can be made along the way for panoramic views, coffee, or short breaks.

By the late afternoon or evening, we arrive in Marrakech. The Morocco Family Desert Tour From Casablanca ends with drop-off at your accommodation.