Casablanca to Marrakech Desert Journey 5-Day Tour
Casablanca to Marrakech Desert Journey 5-Day Tour
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This 5-day desert tour from Casablanca to Marrakech explores Morocco’s imperial cities, mountain passes, and Sahara Desert. You travel through Rabat, Meknes, Fes, the Atlas Mountains, and Merzouga dunes. The journey includes cultural visits, historic sites, desert exploration, camel trekking, and a final arrival in Marrakech through the High Atlas Mountains.
Duration: 5- day / 4-night
Start: Casablanca
End: Marrakech
Itineraries
Day 1
Casablanca – Rabat -Meknes
Departure from Casablanca with a visit to Hassan II Mosque. Continue to Rabat to explore Hassan Tower, Mohammed V Mausoleum, Chellah Kasbah, and the Royal Palace area. Travel onward to Meknes for a short city visit, then continue to Fes for overnight stay in a traditional riad.
Day 2
Fez – Midelt – Ziz Valley Merzouga
Leave Fes and travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop in Ifrane, known for its alpine-style architecture, and Azrou cedar forest where wild macaques live. Continue through Midelt and Ziz Valley with scenic stops along the way. Pass Erfoud and reach Merzouga region for overnight stay near the desert.
Day 3
Erg Chebbi Desert- Merzouga Night in Desert
Full desert experience in Merzouga. Visit Khamlia village and the desert oases. Explore surrounding desert landscapes and nomadic areas. In the afternoon, begin camel trekking across Erg Chebbi dunes. Watch sunset over the Sahara and spend the night in a desert camp under the stars.
Day 4
Merzouga –Dades – Todra Gorges – Ouarzazate
Early sunrise over the dunes followed by return to Merzouga. Travel through Tinjdad, Tinghir, and Todra Gorge for a walk through the canyon. Continue through Dades Valley with scenic stops. Arrive in Ouarzazate for overnight stay.
Day 5
Ouarzazate – Atlas Mountains – Marrakech
Visit Ouarzazate film studios and Ait Ben Haddou kasbah. Continue through the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka pass with panoramic views and mountain villages. Arrive in Marrakech in the afternoon, marking the end of the tour.
Private transport with fuel
English-speaking driver
Camel trekking in Erg Chebbi
Airport transfers
Hotel transport support
Lunches
Drinks
Snacks
Entrance fees
Flights
Yes. Transport is private for your group.
Yes. It covers Morocco’s main imperial cities and key landmarks
Yes. Camel trekking in Erg Chebbi dunes is included in the desert experience
Daily travel ranges between 3 to 6 hours depending on the route and stops