DAY 1: TRANSFER FROM CASABLANCA AIRPORT TO CHECK IN YOUR HOTEL. Our tour, will start by driving you from Casablanca Airport to check in a hotel, in order to have a rest, and stay the night there, in Casablanca or Rabat, the place of the first-night stay is determined according to the timing of the client's flight arrival to Morocco 

DAY 2: CASABLANCA – RABAT – MEKNES – FES The second day of 9Days Casablanca Marrakech Desert tour trip will start after breakfast, by visiting the second and large religious buildings in the world after Mecca the “Hassan II” mosque. Then, to Rabat, the capital of Morocco, to visit its stunning Mausoleum Mohamed V and Hassan II, and after that, to Meknes, which are found in a large area affording a beautiful view over the valley and the hills. We will reach Fez to check in a hotel there. 

DAY 3: FEZ / FEZ MEDINA We will explore Fez city, after having breakfast, which was founded in the 8th century by Moulay Idris II, to visit very interesting and beautiful places in the old Medina, Médersas Attarine, Fontaine Ennajarine, Mausoleum of Moulay Driss, The Karaouiyin Mosque, and the New Medina in Fez Jdid, until the end of the afternoon, then going back to our hotel to stay the night there.   

DAY 4: FEZ – MERZOUGA We will drive to the Switzerland of Morocco, “Ifran”, after having breakfast, to enjoy seeing monkeys and feed them, at the cedar forest, while lunch will be at the peak of the Ayachi mountain, in the Apple capital of Midelt. We will continue to Merzouga, passing by Tizi-N-Talghemt pass, The Ziz valley (known for its palm trees and the length of the Oasis), multiple Ksars, and small villages. Then, to Errachidia and Erfoud ( famous for fossils and the date festival), until Merzouga, in order to enjoy yourself in its charming beauty, where we will spend a night, and a lovely evening at the golden Dunes. 

DAY 5: MERZOUGA – OUARZAZATE Try to wake up at an early hour in the morning, if you wish to see a magnificent view of the sun rising over the Sahara Dunes. We will head back to the hotel to have a shower and breakfast, then we will continue to Ouarzazate, passing by Rissani, Erfoud where we will visit a workshop of marble fossils production, Todra Gorges, where we will have a walk to explore this amazing limestones river canyons, Dades valley to have lunch, The town of roses “Kalaat M’gouna”, and Skoura palm while crossing a road made of thousand Kasbah. In the late afternoon, we will arrive in Ouarzazate, which is known as “The Hollywood of Morocco, to check in a hotel. 

DAY 6: OUARZAZATE – MARRAKECH After breakfast, we will go to visit and have lunch at “Ait Ben Haddou”, which is situated on a hill, along the primary caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakesh, and which represent a very good example of the Kasbah, because it is a UNICCO World Heritage site, was and remain a setting for many Hollywood Blockbusters such as, Gladiator, and The Laurence of Arabia, and some parts of it remain inhabited. The 2nd stop will be the Telouet Kasbah. Kasbah recognized by its strategic position in the High Atlas. Then you will reach the summit of Tizi n'Tichka located at an altitude of 2260m, enjoy the beautiful landscapes and impressive panoramic views from the High Atlas. We will check in a hotel when reaching Marrakech. 

DAY 7 & DAY 8 : MARRAKECH In the last two days of our 8 Days Casablanca Marrakech Desert tour trip, we will explore Marrakesh City ( Land of Inspiration and Celebrations ), by visiting its beautiful and stunning places. Founded almost 1000 years ago, Marrakech has an extraordinary history, of which it still retains a very rich cultural heritage today. As the historic heart of the city, the medina of Marrakech concentrates within its monuments that will delight lovers of history and architecture. 

• DAY 7 MARRAKECH: we will have a full-day guided tour of the city of Marrakech begins around 10 a.m. you will start by visiting the most important historic sites of the Medina of Marrakech: The Koutoubia Mosque: one of the most impressive monuments of Marrakech and one of the most beautiful mosques of the Western Muslim world. Marked by a complex story; it is actually a double shrine with a minaret. The first Koutoubia was inaugurated in 1157 and the second and the minaret were built a year later by order of Abdelmoumen. The two sanctuaries are distinguished by their innovative plan by giving you a capital importance to the wall of the qibla (orientation of prayer).Marking the landscape of its presence, the minaret erected in stone, with a height of 77 m, allows the use of a ramp to reach its summit. A sober decoration composed of carved reliefs and registers of white and green ceramic tiles punctuating the upper parts of the facades and the pinnacle etc... Bahia Palace: "Bahia": literally, the marvelous, the brilliant, this name probably refers to the favorite wife of Ba Ahmed, Grand Vizier and sponsor of the palace. The plans were designed by the architect Marrakchi Si Mohamed El Mekki El Mesfioui, as a real labyrinth, reflecting the whims of a powerful man. The best Moroccan and Andalusian artisans worked at this palace for fourteen years. Faience will be imported from Tetouan, Meknes marble while cedar wood used for painted ceilings and illuminated, comes from the Middle Atlas etc.... The Saadian Tombs : Royal necropolis of the Saadian family, a first set of funerary halls was created after the burial of Prince Mohamed Sheikh in 1557. His son had raised a koubba, known as Koubbat lalla Messaouda, and was buried there in 1574. In 1591, Ahmed El Mansour buried his mother and his three successors will rest there.a second building is erected and includes a central hall known as the hall of twelve columns and houses the tomb of Sultan Ahmed El Mansour, the mirhab room, the room of the three niches. Another space is reserved for the tombs of the children. The whole of the rooms is pleasantly decorated and of a great delicacy of execution etc.... After a short break for lunch in a Moroccan restaurant, you will continue on the busy and fierce place of Jamaa El Fna, where the outdoor shows compete with the food stalls to attract your attention, then go to discover the Medina to explore the labyrinth souks where you can watch artisans working on their masterpieces: leather, cooperage, carpentry, jewelry, carpets, etc... At 20:00, we will leave the hotel to the Restaurant Chez Ali of Marrakech, where they serve to their guests a folklore show mixing traditional songs and dances, fantasia and equestrian acrobatics. In a setting worthy of the tales of the Arabian Nights, between imperial palace and tents caidale Chez Ali Marrakech offers a traditional dinner. Bewitched by the legendary Moroccan folklore, you will eat, listen and watch an entertainment restoring the ancestral Berber celebrations. This dinner party ends at 23:30 and we will arrive to the hotel at 00.00. 

• - DAY 8 MARRAKECH: The Marrakech city tour will continue without a guide for a wonderful new day at the superb Majorelle gardens designed by the French painter and architect "Jacques Majorelle" containing exotic plants from around the world where bamboos, cacti, and outdoor aquariums form a magnificent piece of art in this enchanting place in heart of the red city. The Majorelle Gardens ; a jewel of greenery and color, the Majorelle Garden is a small haven of peace located in the heart of the city of Marrakech. This garden is created in 1931 by the French painter Jacques Majorelle (1886 - 1962) around his art deco workshop of an astonishing modernity, built by the architect Paul Sinoir. As he travels, the artist Jaques Majorelle has become a gardener to bring back from all over the world, or to exchange with distant correspondents as passionate about botany as he does hundreds of rare varieties of trees and plants. . This Garden is a living work of art which today exhibits plants from five continents. Bamboos, palm trees, cacti, flower pots and aquatic plants are married with great finesse and can only impress visitors. In 1937, the artist creates an intense and clear ultramarine blue: the Majorelle blue, which he dyes his garden that he opens to the public in 1947. What was the studio of Jacques Majorelle, now houses the Berber Museum which was inaugurated in 2011 under the patronage of His Majesty King Mohamed VI. It presents a panorama of the extraordinary creativity of this people, the oldest in North Africa. From the Rif to the Sahara, more than 600 objects collected by Pierre Bergé and Yves Saint Laurent attest to the richness and diversity of a culture that is still alive. Berber Museum of the Majorelle Garden: It was in the former painting studio of Jacques Majorelle that was inaugurated in 2011, the Berber Museum under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohamed VI. It presents a panorama of the extraordinary creativity of this people, the oldest of North Africa. From the Rif to the Sahara, more than 600 objects collected by Pierre Bergé and Yves Saint Laurent attest to the richness and diversity of a culture that is still alive. The museum unfolds in four distinct spaces, articulated around as many themes. First, there is the history and geography of the Amazigh Berbers of Morocco, as well as a map of the most significant tribes: a rich audiovisual documentation accompanies the visitors throughout their course. Yves Saint Laurent Museum: Dedicated to the designer and his work, the museum Yves Saint Laurent of Marrakech opened its doors in Morocco 19 October 2017. The design of this project was entrusted to the French architectural firm Studio KO. Located in Rue Yves Saint Laurent, near the famous Majorelle Garden, this new building with a total area of 4 000 m2, provides 400 m2 dedicated to the permanent exhibition Yves Saint Laurent. It is here that part of his legacy will be exhibited: 5 000 clothing, 15 000 haute couture accessories and tens of thousands of drawings in an original scenography by Christophe Martin. 150 m2 will then be devoted to temporary exhibitions. This museum also has an auditorium, a bookshop, a restaurant and a research library of about 5000 books devoted to fashion, Islamic art, botany and Berber culture. After a short break for lunch in a Moroccan or French restaurant (Depending on what the customer chooses)., you will continue the Marrakech city tour at Dar Si Said Museum, and The Jardin Secret, you will end your day with a circuit of the palm grove passing by the museum for the civilization of water. High place of cultural innovation and major attraction of the Palmeraie. Dar Si Said Museum: Built in the second half of the XNIXXth century at the initiative of Si Said Ben Moussa, then minister under the regency of his brother Ba Hmad, this beautiful house is a testimony of the domestic architectural art of the end of the 19th century in Morocco. From 1930, a museum and craft workshops will be installed. Today, the museum houses the centerpieces showing the folk art of Marrakech and surrounding Berber villages. Le Jardin Secret: One of the largest and oldest riads in the medina of Marrakech. The origins of the complex date back to the time of the Saadian dynasty more than four hundred years ago. Rebuilt in the mid-19th century by an influential Kaid of the Atlas, the Secret Garden has been home to some of the highest political figures in Morocco and Marrakech. The riad, which can now be fully appreciated thanks to its recent restoration, is part of the great tradition of the Arab-Andalusian and Moroccan palaces: the visitor can thus discover the gardens and the buildings which compose it and which constitute as much exceptional testimonies of the art of gardens, architecture and hydraulic Arab. Thanks to the millennial and ingenious hydraulic technique of the khettara, the Secret Garden has, since its origin, domestic water, a rare privilege and an additional sign of its wealth. The original water system of the riad has also been restored: the "water courses" show how the water from the Atlas was distributed inside the palace to irrigate the gardens and supply the kitchens, the hammam and the fountains. At 21:00: we will leave the hotel to the Restaurant for dinner in a Moroccan or French or Spanish or Italian restaurant or Tapas bar or (Depending on what the customer chooses). 

• - DAY 9: MARRAKECH This day's program is related to the customer's flight time, we will drive you either to the hotel or the airport, as an end to our 8 Days Casablanca Marrakech Desert tour. 

• - The Tour includes: Vehicles : 4×4 with A/C or minibus with A/C + Fuel Driver-Guide / guided tour Hotels overnight stays (breakfast & dinner included) 1 Night in the desert camp Camel ride • - The tour does not include: Lunches / dinner / Drinks / Entrance fees to monuments / Tips NOTE: If this tour we proposed to you does not match what you’re looking for, feel free to contact us, and we will prepare for you a trip that fits your needs and requirements