6 days desert tour from Casablanca to Marrakech

Private 6-Day Casablanca Tour — Desert Experience & Marrakech

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Overview

This 6-day desert tour from Casablanca to Marrakech blends cultural discovery with a Sahara adventure. Starting in Casablanca, the route crosses the High Atlas Mountains, visits historic kasbahs and valleys, and reaches the golden dunes of Merzouga for camel trekking and a night in a desert camp. The journey continues through dramatic landscapes and traditional Berber towns before ending in Marrakech.

Quick Overview: A 6-day journey from Casablanca to Marrakech through Morocco’s imperial cities, Atlas Mountains, and the Sahara. Travel via Ait Ben Haddou, Todra Gorges, and Merzouga for camel trekking and a desert camp stay before reaching Marrakech.

Tour at a Glance

Why choose this Private Morocco desert tour from Casablanca?

This journey connects Casablanca, the Sahara, and Marrakech in one well-paced itinerary. It combines Atlas scenery, historic kasbahs, camel trekking in Merzouga, and a desert camp stay, offering a complete Morocco desert experience in six days.

Highlights of the 6-day Casablanca desert tour

  • Visit the Kasbah of the Udayas, Hassan Tower, and the charming Oudaya Gardens.
  • Explore historical sites like Bab Mansour and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail.
  • Experience the vibrant atmosphere of the medina, including landmarks like the Bou Inania Madrasa and Al-Attarine Madrasa.
  • Stop in the town known as “Little Switzerland” for its unique architecture.
  • Embark on a camel trek into the Sahara Desert, experience the dunes of Erg Chebbi, and spend the night in a desert camp.
  • Discover the scenic beauty of the Todra Valley and Tinghir.
  • Visit the Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and explore Ouarzazate.
  • Cross the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, enjoying panoramic views.

Ideal for travellers wanting a complete Morocco experience in under a week, combining imperial cities, Atlas scenery, kasbahs, and a Sahara desert adventure from Casablanca to Marrakech.

Itinerary of the 6 days desert tour from Casablanca to Marrakech

Below is the detailed day-by-day itinerary for your 6-day Morocco tour from Casablanca, including key stops, overnight locations, and included experiences.

Day 1: Casablanca – Rabat – Meknes – Fes

The journey of the desert tour from Casablanca to Marrakech begins with a transfer to Rabat, where you will visit its main spots: Oudaya Kasbah, Hassan II  tower and much more. Then we continue our Casablanca tour to Meknes and Volubilis. After that, we head to Fes, where we will spend the night in a hotel or riad.

Day 2: Guided tour of Fes

After breakfast, we explore the city with an official local guide. We visit all the historical monuments in Fes El Bali, the old Medina, and then you visit Al Qraouine University and the Jewish Quarter. We will walk in narrow streets, and we will visit tanneries and other best places and spend the second overnight in Fes.

Day 3: Fes – Ifran – Erfoud – Merzouga

After breakfast, the 6-day Casablanca trip continues, and we travel to Ifran and Azrou via the Middle Atlas mountains. We explore the Cedar forest of Azrou, and after lunch in Midelt, we travel to Errachidia, we pass the Tafilalet date palm grove, and you spend this night in a hotel in Merzouga with dinner and breakfast.

Day 4: Merzouga desert tour - Camel ride

After breakfast, the 4th day of our 6-day tour from Casablanca begins with exploring the Merzouga desert. We also travel to explore the ancient market of Rissani, historically known as Sijilmassa. Then, drive back to Hassilabiad and Khamlia, where we listen to the Gnawa music. In the afternoon, you will ride camels across the Erg Chebbi dunes. You will spend this night under the nomad’s tent camp in the middle of the desert with dinner.

Day 5: Merzouga Desert – Todra Gorges – Dades Gorges

Enjoy a camel ride and watch the amazing sunrise in the Erg Chebbi dunes. After breakfast, we travel to Rissani and continue to Erfoud, Tinijdad and Todgha gorges, which are the highest and narrowest gorges in Morocco. After lunch, we will drive through the Dades Valley, where you will spend the night in a hotel with dinner.

Day 6: Dades Gorges - Ait Benhaddou Kasbah – Marrakech

After breakfast, we continue our 6-day desert trip from Casablanca to Marrakech, and we drive via the Rose Valley, then we continue by passing by the Skoura Palm grove, and we drive via the road of 1000 Kasbahs. We explore Ouarzazate, famous for its movies such as “ The Mummy” and “Gladiator”. We continue our trip to the famous UNESCO World Heritage site, and we explore the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. We drive via the Atlas Mountains to Marrakech, where the Casablanca to Marrakech desert itinerary ends.

Included / Not Included in the Casablanca to Marrakech desert trip

This 6-day Sahara Desert tour from Casablanca includes all the essentials for a comfortable and worry-free experience:

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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 6 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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