5-Day Tour - Fes and Sahara from Casablanca, Private Small Group
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5-Day Tour - Fes and Sahara from Casablanca, Private Small Group

5 days
Small Group
Private
About this activity
Itinerary

Day 1: Casablanca to Fes

Stop At: Hassan II Mosque, Casablanca, Grand Casablanca Region
Meet your driver in Casablanca and visit the stunning Hassan II Mosque, the largest in Morocco and the third largest mosque in the world that non-muslims are allowed to enter, able to accommodate up to 105,000 in prayer. This marvel of modern Moroccan architecture is the work of hundreds of expert craftsmen from around the country, many of them donating their work.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Hassan Tower
(OPTIONAL - Time Permitting)
Continue on to Rabat, where you will visit the Hassan Tower, which has sat unfinished since 1199. Commissioned by Abu Yusuf Yaqub al-Mansur, the tower was to be the minaret for the largest mosque in the world. Unfortunately, when the sultan passed away in 1199, the project was abandoned, leaving some partial outer walls, 348 columns, and a minaret only standing half-finished at 140 feet rather than the intended 260 feet.
Standing opposite the Hassan Tower is the Mohammed V Mausoleum, which contains the tombs of Mohammed V, the current king's grandfather, as well as the king's father Hassan II and his uncle, Prince Abdallah. It is considered a masterpiece of Alaouite architecture with its white walls and green tiled roof.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: fes
Continue on to Fes, where you will check into your riad for the night.
Duration: 12 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in a riad in the Fes Medina.

Day 2: Day tour of Fes

Stop At: Fes el-Bali, Fes, Fes-Boulemane Region
Tour Fes with a private guide. (Walking tour with some transportation between sites)
Begin at the royal palace, with its seven golden doors, and learn about the significance of the intricate decor.
Stroll through the Mellah, or Jewish quarter, which was built next to the palace to offer protection.
Take in the view of the city from Borj Sud, a former fortress and one of the lookouts on a hill where you can see all of Fes laid out, allowing you to spot landmarks otherwise hidden by the skyline-obscuring buildings.
Visit a pottery co-op to see how they make the unique Fes pottery, as well as handcrafting the intricate mosaics adorning half of Morocco.
Head into the ancient medina and step into a sort of living museum. The Fes medina is very much a local community that lives and works and goes about daily life in the medina, so be sure to keep moving and watch out for the donkeys!
Stop by the Al-Quaraouiyine University, the oldest degree-granting university still in operation, having been founded in 859 CE by a woman.
Visit handicraft workshops, where you will see why Fes is considered the handicraft capital of Morocco. This can include, among other things, the silk weavers, where beautifully colorful fabrics are woven from silk fibers of the agave plant, and the famous Fes tannery, where they process all manner of animal hides by hand, much as they have for nearly 1,000 years. They also sell leather items in every shade and style, and can even alter an item to be delivered to your riad by the end of the day!
During your tour of the medina, you will stop for lunch in a restaurant that would be very easy to walk right past but is truly a hidden gem.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight in a riad in the Fes Medina.

Day 3: Atlas Mountains to Merzouga

Stop At: Atlas Mountains Guide
Depart Fes after breakfast and begin your journey south.
Make a coffee stop in Ifrane, a small ski resort town that is also known as the Swiss village due to its alpine-style architecture.
Visit the wild monkeys in the cedar forests outside of Azrou, where they are happy to be fed but surprisingly well mannered.
Stop in Zayda for lunch, enjoying fresh barbecue in one of the many streetside restaurants.
Take in the scenery as you cross the Atlas Mountains
View the lush green date and almond trees filling the gorge in Errachidia
Arrive in Merzouga in the evening and check into your riad in time for dinner.

Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in a riad in Merzouga.

Day 4: Sahara Desert

Stop At: Erg Chebbi Dunes, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
Begin your day with an SUV excursion through the Sahara Desert.
Stop for tea with a nomadic family in their winter home. The nomads herd sheep and goats from the Atlas Mountains to the Sahara Desert, moving with the weather.
Visit the Gnawa Village to listen to their entrancing music. The rhythmic, hypnotic music has long been part of their ceremonies, from the time their ancestors were brought to the area as slaves. The music has influenced an entire genre that is performed all across Morocco and has even inspired several music festivals.
Hunt for fossils of aquatic critters in the desert. The Sahara was once an ocean 7 million years ago, and there are countless fossils remaining.
In the late afternoon, meet your camels for your trek into your desert camp. You will journey through the dunes, and your camel guide will be able to get some great pictures for you as well!
Arrive at your camp and enjoy a welcome glass of tea and some Moroccan cookies. Take some time to relax before dinner.
After dinner, enjoy live music around the bonfire.

Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in a luxury Sahara Desert camp

Day 5: Return to Casablanca

Stop At: Casablanca Morocco
Depart camp early via SUV and journey north to return to Casablanca. Drop off in the late evening in Casablanca.

Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
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Included
  • 4x Breakfast
  • 2x Dinner
  • 1x Lunch
  • Accommodation included: 4 nights
  • 4 nights accommodation, based on double occupancy
  • Breakfast
  • Meals as per itinerary
  • All activities
  • Driver/guide
  • Professional guide
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Entry/Admission - Hassan II Mosque
  • Entry/Admission - Fes el-Bali
  • Entry/Admission - Erg Chebbi Dunes
Not included
  • Drinks
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • A maximum of 6 people per booking
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
75%
Aquatic
20%
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