What should I pack for the night in Merzouga?

Pack a small overnight bag with warm layers (deserts get cold at night), a headlamp, toiletries, and a camera. Your main luggage will stay in the vehicle. The Berber tents provide basic bedding, but an extra scarf or jacket is recommended for the morning sunrise walk.

Is lunch provided on Day 7, the free day in Marrakech?

No. Even if you purchased the Full Board (FB) supplement, lunch is explicitly not included on Day 7 (Friday). This allows you the freedom to explore the medina’s food stalls at Jamaa El Fna Square or choose your own restaurant

What happens if my flight arrives after 10:30 PM on Day 1?

The hotel’s restaurant closes at 10:30 PM, and no dinner can be served in your room. We strongly recommend eating a meal at the airport before your transfer or packing a snack, as dinner is not guaranteed on arrival night.

Are the Todra Canyons (Day 3) suitable for someone with limited mobility?

You can view the 250-meter high canyon walls from the flat valley floor near the river. However, climbing the rock faces or hiking into the narrower gorges requires good mobility and sturdy shoes. The visit is generally a moderate walk

Can I wear shorts or sleeveless tops when visiting the Moulay Ali Cherfi Mausoleum

No. This is a religious site. Both men and women should cover shoulders and knees. It is best to carry a light scarf or shawl to wrap around yourself before entering mausoleums and other holy sites along the route

Casablanca to Marrakech via Sahara Frontiers

11 Days 10 Nights

Transportation

AC Car
Accomodation

3 Stars Hotels
Meals

Breakfast
Sightseeing

Available

Package Overview

This 11-day odyssey bridges Morocco’s Atlantic energy with its Saharan soul. From the towering Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca to the spiritual alleys of Fez, the administrative grandeur of Rabat, and the vibrant red city of Marrakech, you’ll trace ancient trade routes. Cross the High Atlas via the Tizi-n-Tichka pass, sleep under desert stars in Zagora’s Tizi camp, and explore UNESCO-listed kasbahs like Ait Benhaddou. This is a deep dive into imperial cities, Berber villages, and palm-fringed oases.

Highlights

Exterior of the Hassan II Mosque – Casablanca’s architectural marvel on the Atlantic edge.
Oudaya Kasbah & Hassan Tower – Rabat’s historic twin landmarks.
Bab Mansour Gate – The monumental entrance to Meknes’ Ismailian legacy.
Roman Ruins of Volubilis – Exceptionally preserved mosaics near the holy city of Moulay Idriss.
Medina of Fez & Bou Inania Medersa – A 9th-century labyrinth of tiled art and souks.

Itinerary

Day 1 :

Arrival Day

Welcome at Mohammed V Airport (CMN) by ATLAS VOYAGES staff. Brief tour review during transfer to your hotel. Check-in, dinner, and accommodation

Day 2 :

Casablanca → Rabat

Morning: Mohamed V Square, exterior of Hassan II Mosque, Anfa residential area, Habous district, exterior of Royal Palace (Casablanca). Optional fish lunch. Afternoon: Rabat city tour – Royal Palace (Mechouar), Oudaya Kasbah, Mohamed V Mausoleum, Hassan Tower. Dinner & overnight in Rabat.

Day 3 :

Rabat → Meknes → Fez

Drive to Meknes: visit Bab Mansour, the Jewish quarter. Optional lunch at a typical Moroccan restaurant. Continue to Roman ruins of Volubilis & stop at holy city of Moulay Idriss. Dinner & overnight in Fez.

Day 4 :

Fez (Full day)

Morning: Fez medieval medina, Bou Inania Medersa, Nejjarine Fountain, Foundouq Nejjarine (Museum of Wood), exterior of Moulay Idriss Mausoleum & Karaouine Mosque. Optional traditional lunch in the medina. Afternoon: esplanade of Royal Palace (golden door) & Fez Jdid. Dinner & overnight in Fez.

Day 5 :

Beni Mellal → Marrakech

Depart via Immouzer of Kandar & Ifrane (winter alternate route: Meknes, Adaroch, Mrirert, Khenifra). Optional lunch & relaxation in Beni Mellal. Dinner & overnight in Marrakech.

Day 6 :

Marrakech (Historical tour)

Morning: Bahia Palace, Koutoubia Minaret, Menara Gardens. Optional lunch inside medina. Afternoon: Majorelle Garden, then Jamaa El Fna Square with souks & handicraft quarters. Dinner & overnight in Marrakech.

Day 7 :

Marrakech (Free day)

Day at leisure. Dinner & overnight in Marrakech.

Day 08 :

Marrakech → Kasbah Telouet → Ait Benhaddou → Ouarzazate

Early departure via Tizi-n-Tichka pass (2260m). Visit Kasbah Telouet. Free time for lunch. Then Ait Benhaddou (UNESCO, 1987). Arrive Ouarzazate: panoramic visit & stop at Kasbah of Taourirt. Dinner & overnight in Ouarzazate.

Day 09 :

Ouarzazate → Zagora

Drive to Taznakht (Berber carpets). Continue via Agdz (palm groves & ruined kasbahs). Free lunch on route. Dinner & accommodation in Tizi desert (12km from Zagora) under desert tents.

Day 10 :

Zagora → Marrakech

Breakfast, then return via same road to Agdz, crossing Anti-Atlas mountains. Noon stop in Ouarzazate for lunch. Continue to Marrakech via Tizi-n-Tichka Pass. Dinner & overnight in Marrakech.

Day 11 :

Marrakech → Departure

Transfer to Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK). Assistance with departure formalities

Inclusions

Meet & greet at Mohammed V Airport (Casablanca) by ATLAS VOYAGES staff
All transfers as per itinerary
Accommodation in listed hotels / desert tents
Meals as specified: Daily dinner & breakfast (Day 1-10 dinners; Day 2-11 breakfasts)
Air-conditioned vehicle transport
English/French-speaking driver/guide during the tour
Monument entry fees mentioned in day-wise visits (e.g., Hassan II Mosque exterior, Volubilis, Bahia Palace, Majorelle Garden)
One night in Tizi desert tents (Zagora)
Assistance with departure at Marrakech Airport

Exclusions

International flights to/from Morocco
Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
Lunches (except optional FB basis days)
Optional “Full Board (FB)” lunches listed on Days 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Drinks (mineral water, sodas, alcohol)
Tips for guides, drivers, hotel staff
Personal expenses (souvenirs, phone calls, laundry)
Dinner on Day 1 if arriving after 10:30 PM (restaurant closes)
Any item not mentioned in “Cost Includes”

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