Full Description
Begin your Moroccan adventure in Casablanca and journey through the heart of the country to Marrakech. This 5-day tour takes you from the cosmopolitan Atlantic coast, through the imperial city of Fes, into the magnificent Sahara Desert, and across the High Atlas Mountains. Perfect for travelers arriving in Casablanca who want to experience the best of Morocco.
Highlights
- Casablanca Mosque
- Rabat
- Fes Medina
- Merzouga Desert
Includes
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional English-speaking driver
- 4 nights accommodation in hotels and desert camp
- Camel trekking in Sahara
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Pick-up from Casablanca airport or hotel
Excludes
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Entrance fees
- Tips and personal expenses
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Casablanca – Rabat – Fes
Start your journey in Casablanca with a visit to the magnificent Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world with stunning ocean views. Continue to Rabat, Morocco's capital, to see the Royal Palace and Hassan Tower. Drive to Fes in the afternoon, arriving in time for dinner and an overnight stay in a traditional riad.
📏 320 km, approximately 4-5 hours
Day 2
Fes – Ifrane – Cedar Forest – Ziz Valley – Merzouga
Departure from Fes after breakfast. Travel through the Middle Atlas mountains to Ifrane, known for its Alpine-style architecture. Stop in the cedar forest of Azrou to see wild Barbary macaques. Journey through the spectacular Ziz Valley with its endless palm groves and arrive in Merzouga at sunset. Optional camel ride on the dunes.
📏 470 km, approximately 7-8 hours
Day 3
Merzouga Desert Adventure
Full day exploring the Sahara Desert. Morning 4x4 tour to discover the nomadic lifestyle, visit a fossil workshop, and explore the abandoned Spanish mining village. Afternoon free for sandboarding, quad biking, or simply relaxing. In the late afternoon, embark on a magical camel trek to watch the sunset over the dunes. Dinner and overnight in a luxury desert camp.
📏 80 km of 4x4 touring + camel trek
Day 4
Merzouga – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley
After breakfast, leave the desert and drive to the spectacular Todra Gorges, where 300-meter-high limestone cliffs create a dramatic canyon. Enjoy free time for walking, rock climbing, or swimming in the river. Continue to the Dades Valley, famous for its roses and stunning rock formations known as "Monkey Fingers." Overnight in a kasbah hotel.
📏 250 km, approximately 4 hours
Day 5
Dades – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – High Atlas – Marrakech
Final day of your journey. Drive through the Dades Valley and the Valley of Roses to Ouarzazate, the "Hollywood of Africa." Visit the magnificent Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka pass with panoramic views. Arrive in Marrakech in the late afternoon, where your tour concludes.
📏 340 km, approximately 6 hours