4 Days Casablanca to Marrakech via the Sahara
Casablanca → Rabat → Fes → Ifrane → Merzouga → Todra Gorge → Dades Valley → Ait Ben Haddou → Marrakech
Overview
Casablanca is too far from the dunes to reach them in a single day, so this tour breaks the journey in Fes. After the Hassan II Mosque and a stop in Rabat, you spend the first night in Fes, then cross the Middle Atlas to Merzouga for a camel ride and a night in the Erg Chebbi dunes.
The return to Marrakech follows the southern road through the Todra Gorge and the Dades Valley, then Ait Ben Haddou and the High Atlas. In four days you cross the country from the Atlantic to the Sahara and arrive in Marrakech, ready to explore the city or fly home.
Tour highlights
- Hassan II Mosque and Rabat on day one
- Overnight in Fes
- Camel ride and night in the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Todra Gorge and Dades Valley
- Ait Ben Haddou and the High Atlas
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1
Casablanca – Rabat – Fes
Visit the Hassan II Mosque, then drive to Rabat for a short visit before continuing to Fes for the night.
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Day 2
Fes – Ifrane – Midelt – Merzouga desert camp
Cross the Middle Atlas and the Ziz Valley to Merzouga. Camel ride into the dunes for sunset and a night at camp.
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Day 3
Merzouga – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley
Sunrise over the dunes, then drive west to the Todra Gorge and the Dades Valley.
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Day 4
Dades – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech
Valley of Roses, Ouarzazate and Ait Ben Haddou, then the Tizi n’Tichka pass to Marrakech.
What’s included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with a driver who speaks English (other languages on request)
- Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation in the departure and arrival cities
- Accommodation for every night of the itinerary (hotel, riad or kasbah and desert camp)
- Breakfast and dinner on each overnight stay
- Camel ride to and from the desert camp where the itinerary includes one
- Fuel, tolls and parking
Not included
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments and kasbahs
- Local guides in medinas unless stated in your quotation
- Optional activities (quad, 4×4 excursions, sandboarding…)
- Travel insurance and flights
- Tips and personal expenses
Practical information
Accommodation
1 night in Fes, 1 night in a desert camp, 1 night in the Dades Valley.
Transportation
Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver. Camel ride in Merzouga.
Departure & arrival
Starts: Casablanca · Ends: Marrakech
- Itineraries can be adjusted: tell us your dates, pace and interests
- Accommodation category (standard, superior or luxury) is chosen when you book
- Long driving days include regular photo, coffee and lunch stops
- Bring warm layers for desert nights, especially from November to March
- Final inclusions, price and payment terms are confirmed in your written quotation
Frequently asked questions
Why does the tour stop in Fes?
Casablanca to Merzouga in one day would be over 10 hours of driving. Fes is the natural halfway point.
Can we spend a day visiting Fes?
Yes. Our 6-day tour from Casablanca includes a guided day in Fes and Chefchaouen.
Can we start at the airport?
Yes, pick-up can be arranged at Casablanca airport.
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Send your dates and group details. We reply with a personalised proposal. Your request is not a confirmed booking until we confirm it in writing.
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