7-days: Casablanca to Chefchaouen then Fes and Sahara Desert - Camel Trekking
Overview
This adventure will through amazing landscapes and sights and deep Moroccan culture. Starting from Casablanca to Chefchoauen and Fes, then to the Sahara desert for a great overnight in the Berber tent. Visit Todra Gorges, drive along the Dades Valley, Roses Valley and Skoura Valley then stop in Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, where different movies were filmed. End your trip in Marrakech through the High Atlas Mountains.
Inclusions
- 6x Breakfast
- Accommodation included: 6 nights
- Entry/Admission - The Lake of Merzouga
- Entry/Admission - Tizi n Tichka
- Entry/Admission - Gargantas del Todra
What to expect
Itinerary
Day 1: Casablanca - Chefchaouen
Pass By: Casablanca, Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat
Pick you up from the hotel or the airport. If you arrive one-day earlier, is advised to visit the famous Hassan II mosque
Stop At: Hassan II Mosque, Blvd Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah, Casablanca 20450 Morocco
Possible to visit the mosque, depending on your arrival
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Chefchaouen, Chefchaouen, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
After breakfast, our guide will pick you from the hotel and drive in the Rif mountains to Chefchaouen, a beautiful blue door and white-walled medina that was originally a Berber post. The main square is the heart of Chefchaouen, with the Kasbah (built back in the 18th century), central mosque and cafes with authentic menus. The busy market is a mix of traditional Moroccan and tourist fare. Overnight Chefchaouen
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Chefchaouen Medina, Chefchaouen Morocco
After breakfast, our guide will pick you from the hotel and drive in the Rif mountains to Chefchaouen, a beautiful blue door and white-walled medina that was originally a Berber post. The main square is the heart of Chefchaouen, with the Kasbah (built back in the 18th century), central mosque and cafes with authentic menus. The busy market is a mix of traditional Moroccan and tourist fare. Overnight Chefchaouen
Stop At: Ras El Maa Waterfall, East outside of Chefchaouen medina, Chefchaouen Morocco
Visit Ras El Maa
Duration: 12 minutes
Meals included:
•
Accommodation included: Dinner is not included
Day 2: Chefchaouen - Fes
Stop At: Fes, Fes, Fes-Meknes
You will have free morning in Chefchaouen, then drive to the oldest imperial city of Morocco. The drive will take about 4hours
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Fes el-Bali, Fes 30110 Morocco
Have the first contact to Madina of Fes on your own
Duration: 2 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast is included
Accommodation included: Riad is included in the price, have free to get your dinner in Fes
Day 3: Fes sightseeing with a local guide
Stop At: Fes el-Bali, Fes 30110 Morocco
Explore Fes with a local guide including the outside of the King's palace, Madina, the Jewish quarter, the ceramic manufactories...
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Fes-Meknes, Fes-Meknes
Overnight in the riad
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
•
Accommodation included: Riad in Fes
Day 4: Fes - Ziz Valley - the Sahara desert
Stop At: Ifrane, Ifrane, Fes-Meknes
After breakfast in the hotel, drive to the south of Morocco, have a stop in Ifrane, the swiss of Africa. Then to Azrou, where the wild monkeys are based.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Azrou Cedar Forest, Azrou Morocco
Stop to take some pictures for the monkeys, the Apes
Pass By: Midelt, Midelt, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
Stop for lunch in one of the restaurants
Stop At: Errachidia, Errachidia, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
Will drive through Ziz Valley with its amazing canyon
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Erfoud, Erfoud, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
famous for its fossils
Stop At: Erg Chebbi, Erg Chebbi, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
reach the desert by the evening, and enjoy the colors of the sunset
Duration: 12 hours
Pass By: Hassilabied, Hassilabied, Merzouga, Draa-Tafilalet
overnight in the hotel
Meals included:
• Breakfast: dinners and breakfast is included
Accommodation included: Riad hotel in Hassi or in Merzouga village
Day 5: Explore Merzouga area
Pass By: Merzouga Desert, Merzouga Morocco
Today will explore the area, visiting nomads, wild mines, possible to have a hike depending on the season of the tour.
Stop At: The Lake of Merzouga, Merzouga Morocco
Visit the flamingo lake if the water is available(seasonal lake)
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Khamlia, Khamlia, Draa-Tafilalet
Stop for lunch, the Berber Pizza
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Erg Chebbi, Erg Chebbi, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
Camel trekking to the desert camp
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Merzouga, Merzouga, Draa-Tafilalet
Enjoy the sunset
Duration: 20 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Dinner and Breakfast
Accommodation included: Desert Camp
Day 6: Merzouga to Todra Gorges
Pass By: Rissani, Rissani, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
Famous for its traditional market and donkey parking
Pass By: Tinerhir, Tinerhir, Souss-Massa
A fortified village in our way to Todra Gorges
Stop At: Gargantas del Todra, Tinerhir 45800 Morocco
Leaving the desert, we move on to Todra Gorge. This 1000ft gorge is hemmed in on all sides by vertical limestone cliffs and is also called Morocco’s Grand Canyon. Possible to have a stop at the Berber co-operative where you can see and buy authentic, Berber handmade rugs, kilims and carpets.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Boumalne Dades, Boumalne Dades, Souss-Massa
Overnight in the hotel
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Dinner and breakfast included
Accommodation included: Hotel in Dades Valley
Day 7: Dades Valley - Marrakech
Pass By: Vallee Des Roses, El Kelaa M'gouna 45800 Morocco
Will explore the famous valley for its pink roses, is the best place for the roses products. Stop for pictures and visits.
Pass By: Skoura, Skoura, Ouarzazate, Draa-Tafilalet
Famous for its old kasbahs, Amridil among the best.
Pass By: Ouarzazate, Ouarzazate, Draa-Tafilalet
The city of cinema
Stop At: Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou, Souss-Massa
Visit the old Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tizi n Tichka, Imlil Village, Ouarzazate 45000 Morocco
Amazing view panoramic pictures
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi
End our services in this red city. Famous for its Madina and the busy square
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: Casablanca - Chefchaouen
Pass By: Casablanca, Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat
Pick you up from the hotel or the airport. If you arrive one-day earlier, is advised to visit the famous Hassan II mosque
Stop At: Hassan II Mosque, Blvd Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah, Casablanca 20450 Morocco
Possible to visit the mosque, depending on your arrival
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Chefchaouen, Chefchaouen, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
After breakfast, our guide will pick you from the hotel and drive in the Rif mountains to Chefchaouen, a beautiful blue door and white-walled medina that was originally a Berber post. The main square is the heart of Chefchaouen, with the Kasbah (built back in the 18th century), central mosque and cafes with authentic menus. The busy market is a mix of traditional Moroccan and tourist fare. Overnight Chefchaouen
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Chefchaouen Medina, Chefchaouen Morocco
After breakfast, our guide will pick you from the hotel and drive in the Rif mountains to Chefchaouen, a beautiful blue door and white-walled medina that was originally a Berber post. The main square is the heart of Chefchaouen, with the Kasbah (built back in the 18th century), central mosque and cafes with authentic menus. The busy market is a mix of traditional Moroccan and tourist fare. Overnight Chefchaouen
Stop At: Ras El Maa Waterfall, East outside of Chefchaouen medina, Chefchaouen Morocco
Visit Ras El Maa
Duration: 12 minutes
Meals included:
•
Accommodation included: Dinner is not included
Day 2: Chefchaouen - Fes
Stop At: Fes, Fes, Fes-Meknes
You will have free morning in Chefchaouen, then drive to the oldest imperial city of Morocco. The drive will take about 4hours
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Fes el-Bali, Fes 30110 Morocco
Have the first contact to Madina of Fes on your own
Duration: 2 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast is included
Accommodation included: Riad is included in the price, have free to get your dinner in Fes
Day 3: Fes sightseeing with a local guide
Stop At: Fes el-Bali, Fes 30110 Morocco
Explore Fes with a local guide including the outside of the King's palace, Madina, the Jewish quarter, the ceramic manufactories...
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Fes-Meknes, Fes-Meknes
Overnight in the riad
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
•
Accommodation included: Riad in Fes
Day 4: Fes - Ziz Valley - the Sahara desert
Stop At: Ifrane, Ifrane, Fes-Meknes
After breakfast in the hotel, drive to the south of Morocco, have a stop in Ifrane, the swiss of Africa. Then to Azrou, where the wild monkeys are based.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Azrou Cedar Forest, Azrou Morocco
Stop to take some pictures for the monkeys, the Apes
Pass By: Midelt, Midelt, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
Stop for lunch in one of the restaurants
Stop At: Errachidia, Errachidia, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
Will drive through Ziz Valley with its amazing canyon
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Erfoud, Erfoud, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
famous for its fossils
Stop At: Erg Chebbi, Erg Chebbi, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
reach the desert by the evening, and enjoy the colors of the sunset
Duration: 12 hours
Pass By: Hassilabied, Hassilabied, Merzouga, Draa-Tafilalet
overnight in the hotel
Meals included:
• Breakfast: dinners and breakfast is included
Accommodation included: Riad hotel in Hassi or in Merzouga village
Day 5: Explore Merzouga area
Pass By: Merzouga Desert, Merzouga Morocco
Today will explore the area, visiting nomads, wild mines, possible to have a hike depending on the season of the tour.
Stop At: The Lake of Merzouga, Merzouga Morocco
Visit the flamingo lake if the water is available(seasonal lake)
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Khamlia, Khamlia, Draa-Tafilalet
Stop for lunch, the Berber Pizza
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Erg Chebbi, Erg Chebbi, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
Camel trekking to the desert camp
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Merzouga, Merzouga, Draa-Tafilalet
Enjoy the sunset
Duration: 20 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Dinner and Breakfast
Accommodation included: Desert Camp
Day 6: Merzouga to Todra Gorges
Pass By: Rissani, Rissani, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
Famous for its traditional market and donkey parking
Pass By: Tinerhir, Tinerhir, Souss-Massa
A fortified village in our way to Todra Gorges
Stop At: Gargantas del Todra, Tinerhir 45800 Morocco
Leaving the desert, we move on to Todra Gorge. This 1000ft gorge is hemmed in on all sides by vertical limestone cliffs and is also called Morocco’s Grand Canyon. Possible to have a stop at the Berber co-operative where you can see and buy authentic, Berber handmade rugs, kilims and carpets.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Boumalne Dades, Boumalne Dades, Souss-Massa
Overnight in the hotel
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Dinner and breakfast included
Accommodation included: Hotel in Dades Valley
Day 7: Dades Valley - Marrakech
Pass By: Vallee Des Roses, El Kelaa M'gouna 45800 Morocco
Will explore the famous valley for its pink roses, is the best place for the roses products. Stop for pictures and visits.
Pass By: Skoura, Skoura, Ouarzazate, Draa-Tafilalet
Famous for its old kasbahs, Amridil among the best.
Pass By: Ouarzazate, Ouarzazate, Draa-Tafilalet
The city of cinema
Stop At: Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou, Souss-Massa
Visit the old Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tizi n Tichka, Imlil Village, Ouarzazate 45000 Morocco
Amazing view panoramic pictures
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi
End our services in this red city. Famous for its Madina and the busy square
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
xasthurlover
September 2019
Just an amazing experience starting from the airport! This was our first time visiting Morocco(3 females) and as such, I was a little apprehensive about booking a private excursion like this online but it turned out to be the best decision ever. Youssef, met us outside of Marrakech airport with ...
Just an amazing experience starting from the airport! This was our first time visiting Morocco(3 females) and as such, I was a little apprehensive about booking a private excursion like this online but it turned out to be the best decision ever. Youssef, met us outside of Marrakech airport with a bit smile, from here we got a good start our desert private tour. He explained to us all that we are seeing during this 5-day trip, and he did a fantastic job of driving us to the desert. We learned a lot from Youssef, and he knew the best sightseeing spots along the way, with the best restaurants for our lunches. I really enjoyed the camel ride and the stay in the tents with the local people. I can't recommend this amazing experience enough. Hope to come back soon for another great adventure trip.Andrea Aliz Z
July 2019
We took Youssef and SaharaRiders for our 5-day trip starting from Marrakech to Merzouga to Fez including four hours hiking in Dades Gorge which was just amazing. The trip was a fantastic thanks to our driver who is an expert and the right person to travel with, out of the cities, see some of the ...
We took Youssef and SaharaRiders for our 5-day trip starting from Marrakech to Merzouga to Fez including four hours hiking in Dades Gorge which was just amazing. The trip was a fantastic thanks to our driver who is an expert and the right person to travel with, out of the cities, see some of the Moroccan countrysides, and experience Moroccan culture. Youssef, was an amazing friend not really a tour guide after we start the tour. He is extremely knowledgable, friendly and funny, and made the trip a great time for all of us, we learned a lot about the locals, religion, culture, history, and politic. His car was very comfortable, and we could use the air conditioning any time we want. He took us in a hike for 4hours in one of the best Gorge in Morocco, we really loved to visiting of the nomad family in their cave which gave us a real and authentic experience about Morocco. The highlight was the camel ride out to the desert camp, enjoy the stars, tried tasty food and met locals. I will come back and will use the same tour company!FlaviaStasi
May 2019
We have just come back from our adventure trip in Morocco and was one of the greatest experiences in my life! We took a 5 day trip from Marrakech and is worth traveling for everyone looking for some adventure, astonishing landscapes and interested in Morocco’s culture, history and a lot of inform...
We have just come back from our adventure trip in Morocco and was one of the greatest experiences in my life! We took a 5 day trip from Marrakech and is worth traveling for everyone looking for some adventure, astonishing landscapes and interested in Morocco’s culture, history and a lot of information offered by an expert local guide! Moroccan food is the best food I have tried in all my adventure trips, Tangine is the best, especially the dinner in the desert camp. Thanks again for taking us on this amazing adventure trip.Susana S
February 2019
We booked a 5 day trip with Sahara Riders including more than 5 activities(camel riding, quad biking, trekking, horse riding and sandboarding). The pick up was in perfect time by a excellent driver/guide Mohamed. Visiting the local family in their cave and share the tea with them was the best par...
We booked a 5 day trip with Sahara Riders including more than 5 activities(camel riding, quad biking, trekking, horse riding and sandboarding). The pick up was in perfect time by a excellent driver/guide Mohamed. Visiting the local family in their cave and share the tea with them was the best part on this trip. The overnight in the tent was so cold, is really advised to bring clothes for the cold. Hope to come back soon and will use the same company!!sbasmagi
January 2019
Our Sahara Trip was one of the best thrilling experiences one must visit when in Morocco. From Fes to Marrakech though amazing Atlas Mountains. Since we arrived late to Merzouga desert, we decided to drive to our campsite on a Land Cruiser to enjoy the sunset in the dunes. The Sahara overnight, ...
Our Sahara Trip was one of the best thrilling experiences one must visit when in Morocco. From Fes to Marrakech though amazing Atlas Mountains. Since we arrived late to Merzouga desert, we decided to drive to our campsite on a Land Cruiser to enjoy the sunset in the dunes. The Sahara overnight, was the highlighs of our trip to Morocco and which we had more time to spend few nights with Berbers. I would totally recommend Sahara Riders if you are looking for a professional, adventures and great experience. Hope to book a different unforgettable trip soon! Thanks again Mohamed.Oriana B
January 2019
I booked the 5 day trip for a solo traveler starting from Marrakech. It was more than what I expected especially since I was alone in this African country. I sent a deposit to secure my booking via PayPal and the rest was on cash to my driver/guide on the first day of the tour. I loved everythin...
I booked the 5 day trip for a solo traveler starting from Marrakech. It was more than what I expected especially since I was alone in this African country. I sent a deposit to secure my booking via PayPal and the rest was on cash to my driver/guide on the first day of the tour. I loved everything on the itinerary, and the Sahara desert experience was my best part of the tour since it was totaly different, the stars, friendly people and great food. I wish I had more time to spend more days in the Sahara desert even the weather was cold on that night.