Enjoy the Adventure
A tour from Essaouira to the desert would typically involve traveling by car or minivan through the countryside of southern Morocco. The trip would take you through small towns and villages, and across the barren landscapes of the Atlas Mountains. Along the way, you might stop to visit traditional Berber villages and learn about the local culture and way of life. Once you reach the desert, you’ll have the opportunity to experience the stark beauty of the Sahara desert. Some tour operators will offer camel treks, where you’ll travel on the back of a camel and camp overnight in a traditional desert camp. Others may include 4×4 off-road excursions, sandboarding, and stargazing. The duration of the tour can vary depending on the itinerary, but a typical one-week tour would include 2-3 days in Essaouira, 2-3 days in Marrakech and the rest of the time will be spent in the desert. Please note that the desert can be quite hot during the day, so it’s important to dress appropriately and bring plenty of sunscreen. It is always recommended to choose a reputable tour operator who has experience in organizing these types of tours and has good reviews. Additionally, you should check the tour itinerary and ensure that it includes all the activities and sights that you want to see.
Day 1: Essaouira – Marrakech
Day 2: Marrakech – Casablanca
After your morning breakfast in your hotel, we will depart from Marrakech to travel to Casablanca. Once we arrive in Casablanca you will have free time to explore the city on your own. Your accommodation(s) and dinner will be in a riad/hotel in Casablanca.
Day 3: Casablanca – Rabat – Meknes – Volubilis – Fez
After breakfast in your hotel, we will depart from Casablanca for Rabat. Casablanca is the largest city in Morocco and one of the largest financial centers on the continent. It is considered the economic and business center of Morocco. It hosts the primary naval base for the Royal Moroccan Navy. moreover, we will take a panoramic tour of the city and visit the exterior of the Hassan II Mosque, the largest mosque in North Africa, and the 13th largest in the world. Then, you will travel on to Meknes, one of the four Imperial cities, where you will visit the famous El Hedim Square, the Mausoleum of Sultan Moulay Ismail, and the Old Medina before arriving in Volubilis.
Volubilis: In our route, we will stop to visit the Roman Ruins of Volubilis. The ruins remained substantially intact until an earthquake devastated them in the mid-18th century. Your accommodations and dinner will be in your hotel in Fez.
Day 4: Fez – Visita
After breakfast, at your hotel, a local guide will take you to visit the most remarkable places in the oldest Imperial City. You will visit the Mellah, the Medina, and the exterior of the Kairaouine Mosque. The Kairaouine Mosque is the holiest and second-largest mosque in Morocco. too, you will also visit the University of al-Karaouine, the oldest existing and continually operating university in the world as well as the BouInania Madrasa, the most famous quranic school in Morocco. Lastly, you will visit the Chouara Tannery. Lunch will be at a typical restaurant in the medina. Your accommodations and dinner will be back in your hotel/ riad in Fes.
Day 5 : Fez –Ifrane – Cedar Forest – Erfoud – Merzouga
After breakfast, pick up you at your hotel and we leave Fez to Ifrane The Little Switzerland of Morocco we will have a stop to discover this amazing city. moreover, Azrou this beautified cedar forest is home to the endangered Barbary Apes, which are actually monkeys. Once you arrive. This will be a good opportunity to take pictures of the timberland in Morocco, the cedar forest, and wild monkeys in the Cedarwoods of Azrou. Your lunch will be in Midelt the city of apples and minerals in a typical restaurant. furthermore, we continue our tour to ziz valley where we will have a stop to take pictures in ziz valley with a panoramic view. Then Erfoud you will visit the old market of dates and the fossils workers. Once we arrive in Merzouga you will be checked into your hotel for your accommodation(s) and dinner.
Day 6: Merzouga – Khamlia – Rissani – Erg Chebbi
Earlier, after your breakfast, you will tour the area of Erg Chebbi. visiting Khamlia is a little village in the desert by the biggest dunes in Erg Chebbi; Also you will visit a Berber residence and listen to the indigenous Gnawa music, which originated in West Africa. moreover, you will visit some deserted mines and the Oasis of the Palm Trees. equally important, you will visit the small oasis town of Rissani which is near the northwest edge of the Sahara.
This picturesque city has gained popularity, not only as the Tafilalet capital but also as a destination where visitors can still experience the true mystique of Morocco. in addition, visit the famous market where you can find jewelry, souvenirs, gifts, spices, art, and crafts. Also, lunch will be a traditional Moroccan pizza called “Medfouna”. After you will come back to the hotel in Merzouga and prepare for your journey to Erg Chebbi to take a camel ride back to the desert camp where you will enjoy a second night under the stars.
Day 7: Merzouga – Erfoud – Todgha Gorges – Dades
We continue our 10 days desert tour Essaouira In the morning, after having a sunrise breakfast we will break camp and ride our camels out of the desert and back to our original point of departure. Next, travel back to the hotel so that you can shower, breakfast. Collect your luggage before starting on your way back towards Ouarzazate. More that, visit the canal of irrigation in Jorf, After that, we continue our road to the todgha gorges where we will stop to visit the higher gorges in all of Morocco. Then we will cross the Valley of Roses, will visit the cooperative of women where you can find all kinds of rose products and bio. Dades Valley: Your accommodations and dinner will be in a hotel at Dades Valley.
Day 8: Dades – Ouarzazate – Aït Benhaddou – Marrakech
Earlier, after having breakfast we visit Kasbah Taourirte and the cinema studios of Atlas & CLA Studios where many movies were produced thus being called The Hollywood of Africa like Lawrence of Arabia, Sahara… further, we depart to Kasbah Ait Ben Hadou through Tizi Ntichka pass an elevation of 2260m. in addition, visit the UNESCO world heritage Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou is a spectacular fortified village. After we continue our road, You will stop in Taddart to have lunch at a Berber village in a panoramic restaurant. Once, you complete your lunch we will continue your travel to Marrakech. Once you arrive in Marrakech, You will be dropped off at your hotel / Riad.
Day 9: Marrakech – Visit
After your morning breakfast at your hotel, our guide and driver will pick you up to explore the city of Marrakech, you will have the opportunity to discover the amazing old Medina. Also, You will see the Majorelle Garden, which hosts more than 15 bird species prevalent in North Africa, has many fountains, and has a remarkable collection of cacti. After that, You will visit Marrakech’s most visited monument the Saadian Tombs, the Koutoubia Mosque, and the New City of Marrakech – Gueliz. Your accommodations and dinner will return at your hotel / Riad in Marrakech.
Day 10 : Marrakech – chichaoua – Essaouira
After breakfast, we will take our road to Essaouira via chichaoua, a visit to the women’s cooperative of Argan Oil, once we arrive in Essaouira drop you off at your hotel or transfer you to your airport. End of our 10 days desert tour Essaouira . End of our services.
Included / Excluded
To help you plan your trip, we have put together a list of what's included and what's not included in your tour package. This will give you a clear understanding of what to expect and help you make any necessary arrangements before your journey begins.
- 4×4 vehicle or Minibus (with A/C)
- Fuel
- An English speaking driver/guide
- Hotel overnight stays
- Breakfast & dinner
- A camel ride
- night in desert camp
- Driver/ Guide
- Accommodation at hotel
- Visit The old Market in Erfoud
- Flights
- Lunches
- Beverages
- All that is not mentioned above
