6 days from Casablanca Morocco tour to Marrakech

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Casablanca to Marrakech via Merzouga Desert: 6-Day Morocco Desert Tour

Embark on an unforgettable 6-day adventure from Casablanca Morocco to Marrakech, traversing stunning landscapes and rich cultural sites. This tour will take you through the vibrant cities of Fes and Rabat, leading you to the majestic Merzouga Desert. Experience camel trekking, breathtaking gorges, and the cinematic magic of Ouarzazate.

Day 1: Arrival in Casablanca and Transfer to Rabat

Your journey begins with a pickup from your hotel in Casablanca. Explore the city’s highlights, including the impressive Hassan II Mosque. Afterward, head to Rabat, the capital of Morocco. Visit the Royal Palace, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the Kasbah of the Udayas. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant before resting for the night in Rabat.

Day 2: Rabat to Fes via Azrou and Ifrane

After breakfast, depart for Fes, stopping en route to visit the charming towns of Azrou and Ifrane. In Ifrane, known as “Little Switzerland,” you’ll admire its alpine architecture and beautiful parks. Continue your journey, passing through the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas. Arrive in Fes, where you can explore the medina’s labyrinthine streets and enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner.

Day 3: Full Day in Fes

Spend a full day discovering the historical treasures of Fes. Visit the Bou Inania Madrasa, the iconic Al Quaraouiyine University, and the tanneries. Wander through the vibrant souks, where you can shop for handcrafted goods. In the evening, enjoy a local meal before returning to your accommodation.

Day 4: Fes to Merzouga via Erfoud

Depart from Fes and head towards the Merzouga Desert. Stop in Erfoud, famous for its fossils, where you can explore local workshops. Upon arrival in Merzouga, prepare for a camel trek into the dunes of Erg Chebbi. Enjoy the sunset over the sands before reaching your luxury desert camp. Spend the night under the stars, enjoying traditional music and dinner at the camp.

Day 5: Merzouga to Dades Gorges and Ouarzazate

Wake up early to witness the stunning sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, return to Merzouga by camel, then embark on a scenic drive to Dades Gorges. Enjoy a hike through the breathtaking landscapes, then continue to Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Morocco.” Visit the famous movie studios and the UNESCO World Heritage site of Aït Benhaddou, where you can take a guided tour and learn about its cinematic history.

Day 6: Ouarzazate to Marrakech

On your final day, depart Ouarzazate and drive through the High Atlas Mountains. Enjoy the stunning scenery along the way, with opportunities for photo stops. Arrive in Marrakech, where your tour concludes. Explore the city’s vibrant markets, historic sites, and the famous Jemaa el-Fnaa square.

Conclusion

This 6-day tour from Casablanca to Marrakech via Merzouga offers an incredible blend of culture, adventure, and natural beauty. Experience the magic of the Sahara Desert, explore the rich history of Morocco’s cities, and enjoy breathtaking landscapes along the way. Book your adventure today for an unforgettable Moroccan experience!

What is included in this private trip:

The fee includes the following for the whole tour –

  • Pick up and drop off in the airport
  • 6 days exclusive services of a vehicle with AC
  • 6 days services of an English speaking driver/guide
  • 5 nights en-suite accommodation
  • night Luxury tent under stars
  • Camel ride to a Luxury camp
  • Sand-boarding in the dunes
  • 3 dinners and 4 breakfasts
  • Driver
  • Fuel

What is not included in this private trip:

  • Flight
  • Lunches
  • Beverages

This The Itinerary of 6 days from Casablanca Morocco tour to Marrakech

Day 1: Casablanca – Fes

Today we will drive to Fes passing by Rabat and Meknes. We will visit important places in those cities as well as the Roman ruins. Then we continue to Fes where we’ll arrive in the evening and here we stay overnight in a traditional Moroccan riad.

Day 2: Fes city tours

In the morning we will spend visiting the medina (the old city) and its alleys. It includes visiting the Jewish Quarter and the Royal Palace, which is the biggest one in the country.
Then we will visit the famous tanneries and the Quaraouine mosque – the first university in the world . After lunch, we will enjoy a wonderful panoramic view of the city and you will have free program. We stay overnight in local hotel in Fes.

Day 3: Fes -azrou – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Rissani -Merzouga:

Today we’ll drive towards Ifrane – referred to as “the Switzerland of Morocco. We will stop at Azrou, a Berber village in the middle of the famous cedar forest. Lunch will be in Midelt in a traditional Moroccan restaurant , then afterwards we’ll travel through the Tizi Ntalghamt pass and along the magnificent Ziz Gorges carved through volcanic rock and along the spectacular Ziz Valley, stopping for panoramic views along the way. We’ll drive through Berber villages to Erfoud and then Rissani, and finally we reach Merzouga. Here we stay in lcoal hotel near desert dunes.

Day 4: Merzouga area – the Camel trek and overnight in the camp.

Today we’ll explore the desert area by visiting the Gnawa people in village Khamlia. We can also meet Nomad families still living under Berber tents.
We will also visit the old city of Rissani, the foundation of the Alaouite dynasty – the current ruling royal family in Morocco. Here you’ll walk through the souk and later we will drive back to the village of Merzouga, from where you will ride camel into the desert. The camel ride takes about 90 minutes to arrive to the desert camp. Here we will spend the night in the middle of sand dunes. You will enjoy the sunset and today’s dinner will be served at the desert camp with Berber music at campfire.

Day 5: Merzouga -Todra Gorges – Dades Gorges.

Our camel guide will wake you up early in the morning to watch sunrise, then we’ll ride camel back to the village . After breakfast and shower in the hotel, we’ll leave for Rissani, Tinghir and Todra gorges – the highest, narrowest gorges in Morocco. After lunch in the heart of the gorge we’ll drive through the Dades Valley.
We stay overnight in traditional hotel with dinner and breakfast.

Day 6: Dades gorges -Ouarzazate -Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech.

After breakfast we’ll drive through the Dades Valley towards Kalaat Mgouna and Ouarzazate. The route through Dades Valley is the way of the thousand Kasbahs – providing numerous opportunities to take some of your best photographic shots of the trip. We’ll stop at Kalaat Mgouna, “the rose city”. Our journey continue to Marrakech passing by Ait Ben haddou Kasbah, the largest Kasbah in Morocco. The Kasbah was built by Et Hami El Glaoui, one of the last Berber chieftains during the 18th century, now it is a house of many Glaoui people. We wil pass Tizi n’tichka Pass (2260m) over the High Atlas Mountains. After we reach Marrakech , our Morocco tour finish.

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