Duration
6 days / 5 nights
Start
Casablanca
End
Casablanca
Group Type
Private Tour
Pickup
Included
Guide
Local expert guide
Tour Overview
Enjoy a private 6-day Morocco journey from Casablanca through imperial cities, Roman ruins, Middle Atlas landscapes, Sahara dunes, desert villages, dramatic gorges, ancient kasbahs and the High Atlas Mountains. This itinerary is designed for travelers who want to start and end in Casablanca while discovering Rabat, Meknes, Volubilis, Fes, Merzouga, Erg Chebbi, Todra Gorges, Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou and Marrakech in one complete and well-balanced route.
Tour Highlights
Discover Rabat, Meknes and the Roman ruins of Volubilis before reaching Fes
Cross the Middle Atlas Mountains through Ifrane, Cedar Forest, Midelt and Erfoud
Ride camels across the golden Erg Chebbi dunes and spend a night near the Sahara Desert
Explore Merzouga, Khamlia village, Rissani and authentic desert culture
Travel through Todra Gorges, Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou and Marrakech before returning to Casablanca
Detailed Itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Casablanca - Rabat - Meknes - Volubilis - Fes
Your 6-day Casablanca Marrakech tour begins with pickup from your hotel, airport, port or preferred meeting point in Casablanca. Depending on timing, enjoy a short panoramic visit of Casablanca, including the exterior of the impressive Hassan II Mosque, one of Morocco’s most iconic landmarks facing the Atlantic Ocean. Continue toward Rabat, the capital of Morocco, where you may visit highlights such as Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the Royal Palace area. Later, travel to Meknes, one of Morocco’s imperial cities, known for its historic gates and old medina. Continue to Volubilis, the best-preserved Roman archaeological site in Morocco, before arriving in Fes for dinner and overnight stay.
Approx. 350 km5h on the road - 2
Day 2
Fes - Ifrane - Cedar Forest - Midelt - Erfoud - Merzouga
After breakfast, leave Fes and travel toward the Sahara Desert through the Middle Atlas Mountains. The route passes through Ifrane, a clean mountain town known for its alpine-style architecture, before continuing to the Cedar Forest, where Barbary macaques can often be seen. Cross scenic mountain landscapes and Berber villages before stopping around Midelt. Continue through the beautiful Ziz Valley, famous for its palm groves and panoramic viewpoints, then pass Erfoud, known for fossils and desert gateway scenery. By the evening, arrive in Merzouga near the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. Settle into your accommodation and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the Sahara.
Approx. 470 km7h 30min on the road - 3
Day 3
Merzouga - Khamlia - Rissani - Erg Chebbi Desert
Wake up near the dunes and spend the day discovering the Merzouga region. Travel by 4x4 around Erg Chebbi and explore desert landscapes, nomad traditions and local life. Visit Khamlia village, known for Gnawa music and its cultural roots connected to the Sahara and West Africa. Continue toward Rissani, a historic market town and former desert trading center, where you may explore the traditional souk depending on the market day. In the afternoon, prepare for a camel ride across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi at sunset. After reaching your desert camp, enjoy dinner, Berber music and a peaceful night under the stars.
Approx. 80 kmDesert discovery on the road - 4
Day 4
Merzouga - Erfoud - Todra Gorges - Dades Valley - Ouarzazate
Wake up early to admire the sunrise over the Sahara dunes before breakfast. After leaving the desert, travel through Erfoud and continue toward the impressive Todra Gorges, one of Morocco’s most dramatic natural canyons. Take time to walk between the high rock walls and enjoy the calm oasis atmosphere. The journey continues through palm groves, desert valleys and Berber villages toward the Dades Valley, known for its rock formations and scenic landscapes. Later, pass through the Rose Valley and Skoura palm groves before arriving in Ouarzazate, often called the gateway to the desert. Dinner and overnight stay in Ouarzazate.
Approx. 370 km5h 45min on the road - 5
Day 5
Ouarzazate - Ait Ben Haddou - High Atlas Mountains - Marrakech
After breakfast, visit the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its earthen architecture, ancient fortified village and cinematic history. After exploring the kasbah, continue through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka Pass, one of Morocco’s most scenic mountain roads. Enjoy panoramic stops along the way before descending toward Marrakech. Upon arrival, check in to your riad or hotel and enjoy free time to relax or explore the lively medina and Jemaa el-Fna square. Dinner and overnight stay in Marrakech.
Approx. 195 km4h on the road - 6
Day 6
Marrakech - Casablanca
After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning in Marrakech depending on your departure schedule. You may have free time for a final walk in the medina, last-minute shopping or a short visit before leaving the city. Later, travel back to Casablanca by highway. Upon arrival, your driver will drop you off at your hotel, airport, port or preferred location. This marks the end of your 6-day Casablanca Marrakech tour.
Approx. 240 km3h on the road
What's Included & Excluded
Included
- Private comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver/guide
- 5 nights accommodation in carefully selected hotels, riads and desert camp
- Breakfasts and dinners during the tour
- Camel trekking experience in the Erg Chebbi Sahara Desert
Not Included
- Lunches and beverages
- Entrance fees and local guides when required
- Personal expenses and optional activities
- Tips, gratuities and travel insurance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this tour private?
Yes, this is a private tour with your own vehicle and driver/guide. The itinerary can be adjusted when possible depending on your arrival time, interests and travel pace.
Where does the tour start and end?
The tour starts in Casablanca and ends in Casablanca after visiting Fes, the Sahara Desert, Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou and Marrakech.
Is the camel ride included?
Yes, the camel ride in the Erg Chebbi dunes is included as part of the Sahara desert experience.
Can I avoid riding camels?
Yes, travelers who prefer not to ride camels can request alternative transport by 4x4 to the desert camp, depending on local availability and conditions.
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