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Caravana de camellos entre las dunas de Merzouga

Private tour · 6 days · Casablanca → Marrakech

6 days in the Moroccan desert from Casablanca

The Casablanca–Marrakech route via the desert, with a full guided day in Fes. You reach Merzouga via Ifrane and the cedars, and head down to Marrakech through the Todra, the Dades and Ouarzazate.

Duration
6 days
Start
Casablanca
End
Marrakech
Desert
1 night at a camp
Format
Private, only your group
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Who it is for

Travellers arriving in Casablanca who want to discover Fes calmly before the desert.

  1. Day 1: Arrival in Casablanca

    Arrival in Casablanca, the largest city and economic centre of Morocco. Visit to the impressive Hassan II Mosque, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Then lunch and a look at the lively Corniche. Overnight at a local hotel.

  2. Day 2: Casablanca to Fes via Volubilis and Meknes

    After breakfast, departure for Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its Roman ruins and well-preserved mosaics. On to Meknes to discover Bab Mansour, the royal stables and the mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. Arrival in Fes and overnight at a traditional riad.

  3. Day 3: Guided tour of Fes

    Discover the imperial city of Fes with a local guide: the Royal Palace gate, the medieval medina (also a World Heritage Site), Bab Boujloud, the Bou Inania madrasa and the historic Al Quaraouiyine mosque, the oldest university in the world. In the afternoon, the Jewish quarter and panoramic views from an old fortress. Back to the riad for the night.

  4. Day 4: Fes to Merzouga via Ifrane and the cedar forest

    The drive south via picturesque Ifrane, known for its Swiss-style architecture, and a visit to the cedar forest, home to Barbary macaques. After lunch in Midelt, on to Merzouga. Camel ride in the Sahara, sunset from a high dune and a night at a desert camp, with Berber music and dinner.

  5. Day 5: Merzouga to the Dades Valley via Rissani and the Todra Gorge

    An early wake-up for a superb desert sunrise, then back to Merzouga by camel. Visit to the lively Rissani souk and the fossil workshops of Erfoud before reaching the Todra Gorge, ideal for hiking and climbing. After lunch, discover the Dades Valley and its "Monkey Fingers" rock formations. Overnight at a hotel in the Dades Valley.

  6. Day 6: Dades Valley to Marrakech via Ouarzazate and Ait Ben Haddou

    Departure for Kalaat M'Gouna to see the Valley of Roses, famous for its annual festival. Visit to Ouarzazate, nicknamed the "Hollywood of Morocco", and the Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the setting for many films. The drive over the scenic Tizi n'Tichka pass in the Atlas, with stops for lunch and photos. Arrival in Marrakech.

What this tour includes

Included

  • Transport in an air-conditioned 4×4 or minivan
  • Fuel
  • Spanish / English-speaking driver
  • Nights of accommodation
  • Dinner and breakfast

Not included

  • Lunches and drinks
  • Tips

Your version of this tour

This tour is a starting point

All our trips are private: you travel only with your group and your driver-guide. That is why we can adapt this tour to what you need.

  • Add or remove days, or change the end city.
  • Choose the accommodation style: riads and boutique hotels, or premium category.
  • Add experiences such as quad biking or sandboarding in the dunes, a balloon flight, a hammam or a dinner in the desert.
  • Go more slowly on the long driving stages.

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