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Casablanca
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6 Days Tour from Casablanca to Marrakech

On this 6 days tour from Casablanca to Marrakech and the Sahara Desert, you will have the opportunity to visit the imperial cities of Morocco and spend an unforgettable night under the stars in the heart of the impressive Sahara desert of Merzouga, in the middle of the famous Erg Chebbi dunes.

Moreover, you will discover unparalleled landscapes, extensive valleys, dunes, gorges, mountain passes, and towns camouflaged in the landscape, as well as fortresses that crown the hills, meet locals, and much more.

 

Highlights of 6 Days Tour from Casablanca to Marrakech

  • Experience Camel ride in Merzouga Sahara
  • Panoramic aspects of Erg Chebbi dunes
  • Meet Barbary Apes in Azrou Cedar forest
  • Visit the Hassan Tower in Rabat
  • Stop at the Hassan 2 Mosque in Casablanca
  • Merzouga explore tour & a visit to a nomad family
  • Overnight Camping at Merzouga Desert Camp
  • Hearty dinner and party around campfire (Berber Drums)
  • Do Sand Boarding activity
  • Watch Sunset over the sand dunes
  • Spectacular views of the Atlas Mountains landscapes
  • Visit the UNESCO world heritage of Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
  • Visit Atlas Studio & Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate

6 DAYS TOUR FROM CASABLANCA TO MARRAKECH ITINERARY

Day 1Casablanca » Rabat » Fes [294 Km]

On the first day of our 6-day tour from Casablanca to Marrakech, after breakfast, we’ll head to Fez, stopping in Meknes, a city in the Middle Atlas. Along the way, we’ll visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage site. After lunch in Meknes, we’ll continue to Fez, where you’ll arrive in the afternoon, have dinner, and spend the night at your accommodation.

Day 2Explore Fes City with a Local guide

After breakfast, the day will focus on exploring Fes, a stunning city divided into three areas: Fez el-Bali (the old part), Fès el-Jdid (the modern part), and the French-influenced old Medina.

Visitors are enchanted by its extensive medieval streets. Key attractions include the Mellah (Jewish Quarter), the Plaza of Dyers, Fes el-Bali, Fes el-Jdid, the Andalusian Mosque, and more.

After the tour, we’ll head to the riad for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 3Fes » Azrou » Midelt » Ziz Valley » Merzouga Sahara [469 km]

After breakfast, we’ll continue our excursion to the Merzouga desert, making several interesting stops along the way as we enter the Middle Atlas.

First, we’ll visit Ifrane, a charming town with a colder climate and European-style architecture. Next, we’ll head to Azrou, known for its extinct volcanoes, including Jebel Hebri at 2,104 meters. We’ll explore one of the oldest forests in the country, home to cedar trees and friendly monkeys, with opportunities to feed them. Azrou is also known for its cedar cottage industry, and we’ll take a brief city tour.

Continuing our 6-day tour from Casablanca to Marrakech, we’ll stop for lunch in Midelt, situated between the Middle and High Atlas. We’ll then proceed to Ziz Valley to admire its stunning red gorges, lush oases, and traditional adobe kasbahs.

In the afternoon, we’ll arrive in Merzouga, where you can settle into our auberge and prepare for an overnight stay in a tent. Depending on our arrival time, we’ll enjoy tea and relax before gearing up the camels for the adventure in Erg Chebbi.

After about an hour and a half, we’ll reach the camp, taking in the beautiful colors of the sand at sunset. You’ll enjoy a typical Moroccan dinner followed by a night of live music and a campfire under a starlit sky.

Day 4 Explore Merzouga area & Visit a nomad family [45 km]

The next morning, you’ll rise early to enjoy the sunrise. At noon, we’ll visit a nomadic family for lunch in the shade of a tree, where you’ll learn to make and taste Berber pizza.

After lunch, you can relax before we take a 4×4 tour through the desert, exploring an oasis, the village of Khamlia, the MeFes mines, and meeting Berber nomads near the Erg Chebbi dunes. You’ll return to the camp for dinner, music, and an overnight stay in a Berber tent.

Day 5 Merzouga Sahara Desert » Rissani » Draa Valley » Ouarzazate [368 km]

On the following morning, we’ll trek back to the riad, where you can take a shower. Then, we’ll head to Rissani to explore a bustling market featuring various merchants and products, including handicrafts, carpets, animals, and food.

After lunch, we’ll continue our journey to Draa Valley, enjoying the beautiful nature and stopping for photos along the way. Finally, we’ll arrive in Ouarzazate for accommodation, dinner, and rest.

Day 6Ouarzazate » Ait Ben Haddou » Marrakech [195 km]

After breakfast, we’ll explore the Kasbah of Taourirt, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its impressive towers and walls, where Islamic and Jewish cultures intertwine.

Next, we’ll visit Ait Ben Haddou, another UNESCO site famous for its role in films like Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator. This well-preserved fortified kasbah was built to protect homes, crops, and palm trees.

We’ll then stop at the Kasbah of Telouet, located in the village of the same name, which served as a passage through the High Atlas to Marrakech. Although it is deteriorating, it has a unique charm.

As we travel through the High Atlas, we’ll pause to take in the stunning scenery and enjoy the fresh air. Finally, we’ll arrive in Marrakech and head to your accommodation, concluding this 6-day tour from Casablanca to Marrakech.

Departure & Return Location

Depart:

  • Casablanca at around 8:30 am

Arrival :

  • MARRAKECH Around 8:00 pm

Price Includes

  • Pick-up & drop off at/from your accommodation
  • Transport by private modern vehicle with A/C
  • Experienced English speaking Driver/Guide
  • Car Fuel
  • Camel Trekking (Camel per person)
  • Sunset camel ride
  • Overnight at the Desert Camp (At your preferred tent type)
  • (Breakfast & Dinner) x 5
  • 4x4 transfer from and to the camp (Alternative to Camels)

Price Excludes

  • Drinks
  • Lunches
  • Tipping (Optional)
  • Entrance to monuments (Optional)
FAQ

Is this a private tour or with a group?

Yes, it’s a shared tour. You will travel with a small group from around the world.

What should I pack for the tour?

Comfortable clothing and footwear, sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, and a camera are recommended.

Are bathrooms private in the second night hotel?

Yes, they are. Your hotel room will have private ensuite bathrooms.

How long id the camel ride in Erg Chebbi?

It is roughly 1 hour for sunset and another hour for sunrise the following day. Time depends on season, Day light saving time, and sunset/sunrise time.

What if we want to skip the camel ride in Erg Chebbi?

You can. a 4×4 will be offered to transfer you from Merzouga lodge to Erg Chebbi desert camp for an extra fee of 30 Euros ( Included in luxury tent option )

Is sand boarding is included?

There will be a few sand boards available at the camp operator’s lodge to use at leisure ( Availability not guaranteed ). You can ask for one to take to the camp with you. They are free of charge

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