Embark on the essential 6-day Casablanca desert tour, a carefully crafted private itinerary that showcases Morocco’s most spectacular destinations from the bustling economic capital to the golden dunes of the Sahara Desert. This comprehensive Casablanca to Marrakech desert tour begins with exploring Morocco’s largest city, followed by visits to the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, the imperial city of Meknes, and the spiritual heart of Fes.
Continue your 6-day Morocco desert adventure through the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing Ifrane’s Swiss-like architecture and the cedar forests of Azrou. Journey through the dramatic Ziz Valley until you reach the magnificent Merzouga Sahara Desert for an authentic camel trekking experience and luxury desert camp accommodation under star-filled skies.
This Morocco imperial cities and desert tour also includes the dramatic Todra Gorges, the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs in Dades, and the UNESCO-listed Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. Cross the majestic High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi-N-Tichka Pass en route to vibrant Marrakech, completing your unforgettable Casablanca desert tour 6 days – the perfect blend of imperial cities, Sahara adventure, and Atlas Mountains scenery.
6 Days / 5 Nights
Casablanca (Airport/Hotel pickup included)
Marrakech or Casablanca (Airport/Hotel drop-off included)
Casablanca, Volubilis, Meknes, Fes, Ifrane, Cedar Forest, Midelt, Ziz Valley, Merzouga (Erg Chebbi), Rissani, Erfoud, Todra Gorge, Dades Valley, Rose Valley, Skoura Oasis, Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou, High Atlas Mountains, Marrakech
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Private Air-Conditioned 4×4 Vehicle or Minivan
1 night Casablanca + 2 nights Fes + 1 Night Desert Luxury Camp + 1 Night Dades Valley Hotel/Kasbah + 1 Night Marrakech
5 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners
Essential 6 day Casablanca desert tour price starts From €350 per person. Pricing varies depending on:
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Your Casablanca desert tour begins with airport or hotel pickup by your professional English-speaking driver-guide. Start exploring Morocco’s economic capital and largest city, home to over 4 million inhabitants and the country’s main commercial hub.
Visit the magnificent Hassan II Mosque, the largest mosque in Morocco and third-largest in the world. This architectural masterpiece features a 210-meter minaret and can accommodate 105,000 worshippers. Take a guided interior tour (one of the few mosques in Morocco open to non-Muslims), admiring intricate craftsmanship, marble floors, and ocean views.
Explore the bustling Central Market (Marché Central), where locals shop for fresh produce, spices, and traditional goods. Walk through the modern downtown area, seeing the blend of French colonial architecture and contemporary Moroccan design.
Stroll along the famous Corniche, Casablanca’s waterfront promenade lined with cafes, restaurants, and modern beach clubs. Enjoy dinner at a seafront restaurant while watching the Atlantic Ocean waves crash against the shoreline.
Accommodation: Hotel in Casablanca
Meals: Breakfast included
Driving Time: 1 hour city tour
After breakfast, depart Casablanca for the ancient Roman city of Volubilis, Morocco’s best-preserved Roman archaeological site and UNESCO World Heritage location. This 2,000-year-old city showcases spectacular mosaics, Roman columns, and ancient architecture spanning over 40 hectares.
Explore the House of Orpheus, Basilica, Capitol, and the famous mosaics depicting Roman mythology scenes. Learn about the Romans’ 200-year presence in Morocco and how this strategic city controlled trade routes between the Mediterranean and sub-Saharan Africa.
Continue to Meknes, one of Morocco’s four imperial cities and former 17th-century capital under Sultan Moulay Ismail. Visit the impressive Bab Mansour gate, considered the most beautiful gate in Morocco with its intricate tilework and horseshoe arches.
Explore the Royal Granaries and Stables (Heri es-Souani), built to house 12,000 horses, showcasing the sultan’s ambitious architectural projects. Visit the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, one of the few Islamic holy sites open to non-Muslims in Morocco.
Arrive in Fes, Morocco’s spiritual and cultural capital. Check into your traditional riad in the heart of the medina, preparing for tomorrow’s comprehensive exploration of this UNESCO World Heritage city.
Accommodation: Traditional Riad in Fes Medina
Meals: Breakfast included
Driving Time: 8 hours with stops
Distance: 320 km
Dedicate a full day to exploring Fes with a knowledgeable local guide. Begin at the impressive Royal Palace gate (Dar al-Makhzen), showcasing magnificent Moroccan architecture with golden doors and intricate mosaics.
Enter the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Fes el-Bali, the world’s largest car-free urban area and best-preserved medieval medina. Pass through the iconic Blue Gate (Bab Boujloud), the ornate entrance to this labyrinthine medieval city dating back over 1,200 years.
Visit the Medrasa Bou Inania, a stunning 14th-century Islamic college featuring exquisite tilework, carved cedar wood, and marble columns. Explore the Qarawiyyin Mosque and University, recognized by UNESCO as the world’s oldest continuously operating university (founded in 859 AD).
Experience the famous Chouara Tanneries, where leather has been processed using traditional methods for over 1,000 years. Watch craftsmen work in colorful dyeing vats while learning about Morocco’s ancient leather-making traditions from rooftop terraces.
Navigate through the maze-like souks, discovering traditional crafts including metalwork, ceramics, textiles, and spices. Visit the Najjarine Fountain and Museum, showcasing traditional Moroccan woodworking craftsmanship.
Explore the Mellah (Jewish Quarter), learning about Morocco’s rich multicultural heritage and Jewish community history. Conclude with panoramic views of Fes from the ancient Merinid Tombs, offering spectacular photography opportunities at sunset.
Accommodation: Traditional Riad in Fes Medina
Meals: Breakfast included
Activities: Full-day guided walking tour (3-4 hours with breaks)
Begin your journey to the Sahara Desert through the scenic Middle Atlas Mountains. First stop is Ifrane, known as “Little Switzerland of Morocco” for its alpine architecture, European-style buildings, clean streets, and cool mountain climate.
Continue through the ancient cedar forests of Azrou, home to wild Barbary macaques (Berber monkeys). Take time to photograph these playful primates in their natural habitat while enjoying the fresh mountain air and towering cedar trees, some over 800 years old.
Stop in Midelt, famous for its apple orchards and mineral deposits, for lunch with stunning Atlas Mountain views. Continue your desert-bound journey through the dramatic Ziz Valley, lined with thousands of palm trees and traditional kasbahs creating green oases in the arid landscape.
Marvel at the changing scenery as you descend from mountain peaks to desert plains, with numerous photo stops along this spectacular route. Pass through fossil-rich areas where ancient marine life remnants tell the story of Morocco’s geological history.
Arrive in Merzouga, gateway to the Sahara Desert and the massive Erg Chebbi dunes rising up to 150 meters high. Check into your desert hotel and prepare for tomorrow’s authentic desert adventure. Enjoy dinner while watching the sun set over the golden sand dunes.
Accommodation: Desert Hotel in Merzouga
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner included
Driving Time: 8 hours with stops
Distance: 460 km
Wake early for the magical Sahara sunrise experience, watching the golden dunes transform in the morning light. Mount your camel for an authentic desert camel trekking experience into the Erg Chebbi dunes, following ancient caravan routes used by nomadic traders for centuries.
Enjoy breakfast in the desert before visiting a luxury desert camp for photos and experiencing traditional Berber hospitality with mint tea ceremonies.
Visit Rissani, once the capital of the Tafilalet region and birthplace of Morocco’s current royal dynasty. Explore the traditional market (souk), especially vibrant on market days (Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday), where locals trade dates, spices, clothing, and livestock using methods unchanged for centuries.
Continue to Erfoud, Morocco’s “fossil capital,” known for its rich deposits of ancient marine fossils dating back 350 million years. Visit local workshops where skilled artisans create beautiful marble and fossil products, learning about the area’s geological history when this region was covered by tropical seas.
Journey to the dramatic Todra Gorges, where the Todra River has carved spectacular canyons through the High Atlas Mountains. Walk through the narrow gorge with limestone walls reaching 300 meters high, popular with rock climbers from around the world for its challenging routes.
Arrive in the Dades Valley, famous for its countless kasbahs and dramatic rock formations. Admire the bizarre “Monkey Fingers” rock formations and enjoy panoramic views of the valley from elevated viewpoints, with traditional Berber villages scattered throughout the landscape.
Accommodation: Kasbah Hotel in Dades Valley
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner included
Driving Time: 7 hours with stops
Distance: 280 km
Depart through the Valley of Roses (Kelaa M’Gouna), where millions of Damask rose petals are harvested annually for cosmetics, rose water, and traditional medicine production. Visit during May to witness the spectacular Rose Festival celebrations with traditional music and dancing.
Pass through Skoura Oasis, famous for its ancient kasbahs and extensive palm groves, including the impressive Kasbah Amerhidl, often called the “Kasbah of the Storks” for the large bird nests adorning its towers.
Stop in Ouarzazate, Morocco’s film capital where numerous Hollywood movies have been produced. Optional visit to Atlas Film Studios, where productions like “Gladiator,” “Lawrence of Arabia,” and “Game of Thrones” were filmed.
Explore the magnificent Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Morocco’s most famous fortified village. This ancient trading post on the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech has appeared in numerous international films and represents traditional pre-Saharan architecture.
Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi-n-Tichka pass (2,260m), Morocco’s highest mountain pass. Enjoy breathtaking mountain scenery with snow-capped peaks, traditional Berber villages clinging to mountainsides, and roadside markets selling local crafts, minerals, and fossils.
Arrive in Marrakech, the “Red City” and one of Morocco’s imperial cities. Transfer to your accommodation, concluding your unforgettable 6-day journey from Casablanca through imperial cities, Sahara Desert, and Atlas Mountains.
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