A 6-day private journey from Casablanca through Rabat, Chefchaouen and Fes to two nights in the Merzouga dunes, then through the gorges and kasbahs to Marrakech.
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This 6-day tour gives Morocco’s highlights room to breathe. Start in Casablanca at the Hassan II Mosque, explore the elegant capital Rabat, wander the blue streets of Chefchaouen, and dive into the medieval medina of Fes with a local guide. Then cross the Middle Atlas and the Ziz Valley to Merzouga, where you’ll enjoy a sunset camel trek and a full day of desert exploration — Gnawa music in Khamlia, meeting nomad families, and 4x4 excursions in the Erg Chebbi dunes — with two nights in a Sahara desert camp. On the final day, travel through the Todgha Gorge, Dades Valley and the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou before crossing the High Atlas Mountains to Marrakech. It’s the same route as our 5-day Casablanca tour, with an extra day to enjoy the desert.
Meet your driver in Casablanca and visit the Hassan II Mosque, then drive to Rabat to explore the Kasbah of the Udayas and the Chellah Necropolis. Night: Rabat.
≈ 90 km · 1–1.5 h driving
Overnight: Rabat (Breakfast included next day)
Scenic drive through the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen. Wander the blue alleyways and visit Ras El Maa waterfall, then continue to Fes in the late afternoon. Night: Fes.
≈ 380 km · 6–7 h driving
Overnight: Fes (Breakfast included)
Explore the medieval heart of Fes with a local guide: the Bou Inania Medersa, the tanneries, the souks and the famous Al-Qarawiyyin University. Afternoon free to explore at your own pace. Night: Fes.
Overnight: Fes (Breakfast included)
Depart Fes crossing the Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop in the alpine town of Ifrane and stop in the cedar forest near Azrou, where Barbary macaques may sometimes be seen, then descend through the dramatic Ziz Valley to reach Merzouga. Enjoy a sunset camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes and spend the night in a Sahara desert camp.
≈ 470 km · 7–8 h driving
Overnight: Merzouga Desert Camp (Dinner included)
Wake early for a magical sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, enjoy a full day of desert exploration: visit Khamlia village for Gnawa music, meet a nomad family, see the seasonal Dayet Srji lake if it holds water, and ride 4x4 across the Erg Chebbi dunes. Another night under the stars in the desert camp.
≈ 60 km · local 4×4 trips
Overnight: Merzouga Desert Camp (Breakfast & Dinner included)
After breakfast, drive through Rissani and the towering Todgha Gorge, then along the Dades Valley and on to the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou. Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass to Marrakech, with an evening drop-off at your hotel or Marrakech airport.
≈ 570 km · 9–10 h driving
Overnight stops or accommodation types listed for this itinerary: Rabat (Breakfast included next day); Fes (Breakfast included, two nights); Merzouga Desert Camp (two nights, Dinner & Breakfast included). Exact properties and room or camp options are confirmed in your proposal.
Some days on this tour are long drives: Day 2 (≈ 380 km, 6–7 h), Day 4 (≈ 470 km, 7–8 h), Day 6 (≈ 570 km, 9–10 h). These are approximate. Real times can change with traffic, weather, road conditions, sightseeing stops, meals and breaks — your driver stops whenever you need, so plan for a full day on the road.
This route starts in Casablanca and finishes in Marrakech. The five nights include Rabat, two nights in Fes and two nights in a Merzouga desert camp; exact properties are confirmed in your proposal. If you prefer a slower pace, ask us to add a night in the Dades Valley.
Compare other tours from Casablanca, read our Merzouga guide or browse the Morocco travel guide. Our team is based in Merzouga — learn more about us, message us on WhatsApp, call +212 641-835650 or email moroccandeserttourstravel@gmail.com.
Yes. The listed inclusions specify private air-conditioned transport with an English-speaking driver/guide. We will confirm your group arrangements in the proposal.
It starts in Casablanca, with pick-up from the airport or your hotel, and ends in Marrakech, with drop-off at your hotel or Marrakech airport.
Two nights in a Merzouga desert camp, with a sunset camel trek on arrival and a full day of desert exploration in between.
The longest leg is Day 6: about 570 km and 9–10 h of driving. Times vary with traffic, weather, road conditions and stops. Each day's distance is shown in the itinerary above.
Yes. A sunset camel trek in the Erg Chebbi dunes and a full day of desert exploration are included.
Meals include 5 breakfasts and 2 dinners (in the desert camp).
The tour does not include lunches, drinks, tips, or personal expenses. Entrance fees to optional attractions are not included. Travel insurance and any extra services or upgrades are also not part of the base price. Upgrades to premium desert camp categories can be arranged upon request before the tour starts.
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