4 days Casablanca desert tour

Private 4-Day Casablanca Tour — Desert Experience & Marrakech

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Overview

A 4-day desert tour from Casablanca that combines imperial cities, Atlas landscapes, and a Sahara experience in Merzouga. Travel through Rabat, Fes, and the Middle Atlas before enjoying camel trekking, desert camp nights, and scenic valleys on the way to Marrakech.

Quick Overview: A 4-day desert journey from Casablanca to Marrakech via Fes and the Sahara, featuring camel trekking in Merzouga, a desert camp stay, Todra Gorges, Ait Ben Haddou, and a scenic crossing of the Atlas Mountains.

Tour at a Glance

Why choose this 4-day desert tour from Casablanca to Marrakech?

This 4-day Sahara journey from Casablanca offers a balanced mix of culture, landscapes, and desert adventure in a short timeframe. You’ll explore Rabat, Fes, and the Middle Atlas before reaching Merzouga for camel trekking and a night in a Berber camp, then continue through Todra Gorges, Ait Ben Haddou, and the High Atlas to Marrakech.

Highlights of the 4 days tour from Casablanca to Marrakech

  • Visit the capital city, Rabat.
  • Explore the UNESCO-listed Fes Medina.
  • Stop in the charming town of Ifrane and the macaque cedar forest.
  • Embark on a camel trek into the Sahara Desert.
  • Spend the night in the desert camp and stargazing in the clear desert sky.
  • Visit the dramatic Todra Gorge.
  • Stop in Ouarzazate to visit the famous Ait Benhaddou Kasbah.
  • Cross the High Atlas Mountains.

Ideal for travellers who want a short Sahara experience starting from Casablanca, combining imperial cities, mountain scenery, and a night in the Merzouga desert before arriving in Marrakech.

Itinerary of the 4 days Casablanca desert tour

Below is the detailed day-by-day itinerary for your 4-day Morocco tour from Casablanca, including key stops, overnight locations, and included experiences.

Day 1: Casablanca - Rabat – Fes Medina

Today, we pick up from your hotel in Casablanca, and our Casablanca desert trip starts with a transfer to the capital of the kingdom, Rabat, where we visit the Kasbah of Oudaya and the Hassan Tower. We continue to Meknes, where we visit Bab Mansour Gate and Moulay Ismail Mausoleum. Then the Casablanca desert trip will take you to visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis, followed by a transfer to Fes. Overnight in a Riad in Fes.

Day 2: Fes – Ifran – Erfoud – Merzouga Camel Trek

Today, after breakfast, the desert tour from Casablanca will give us a drive to Ifran, then we will explore the Cedar forest, and after lunch in Midelt, we will travel via Errachidia to Erfoud and Merzouga. We enjoy an adventure camel trek across the best dunes of Erg Chebbi. You will enjoy the sunset and spend a night in a comfortable desert camp with dinner under a starry sky.

Day 3: Erg Chebbi Desert – Todra Gorges – Dades Gorges

Today our 4 days Casablanca desert tour continues, and we enjoy the camel trek to watch the sunrise in the Sahara. After breakfast, we will depart for Rissani and Erfoud, where you will explore the Toghra Gorges, the highest and narrowest gorges in Morocco. We will drive through the Dades Valley to explore rock formations known as “monkey toes”. We spend this night in Dades Valley in the local riad with dinner and be ready for the last day of the 4 days Casablanca desert tour.

Day 4: Dades Gorges – Ait Benhaddou – Marrakech

After breakfast our 4 days Casablanca to Marrakech desert trip continues and we travel via Rose Valley, we visit Skoura Palm Grove and we visit Ouarzazate, well known for being the spot of international movies. We explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou, an amazing fortified city in the Atlas Mountains. We drive via the Tichka Pass to reach the red city of Marrakech, where the Casablanca desert tour ends.

Included / Not Included in the Casablanca to Marrakech desert trip

This 4-day Sahara Desert tour from Casablanca includes all the essentials for a comfortable and worry-free experience:

Map of the 4 days Casablanca desert trip

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the drive from Casablanca to the desert?

The journey is split over two days with scenic stops in Rabat, Fes, and the Middle Atlas, making the travel comfortable and enjoyable before reaching Merzouga.

Is the 4 days Morocco desert tour from Casablanca suitable for families?

Yes, families with children can join the tour. Camel rides and overnight stays in desert camps are safe and enjoyable for all ages.

What type of accommodation is included in the desert?

You can choose between standard desert camps (basic but comfortable tents with shared facilities) or luxury desert camps (private tents with en-suite bathrooms, more comfort, and extra services).

Can I do this tour if I don’t want to ride camels?

Absolutely. If you prefer not to ride a camel, we can arrange a 4×4 transfer to the desert camp instead.

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