6-Day Morocco Tour: Casablanca to Merzouga Desert

Cross Morocco in six days: blue medinas, mountain passes, and a night under the stars in the Sahara.

This 6-day tour from Casablanca covers the country's main landmarks with a private vehicle, English-speaking guide, and overnight accommodation in each region. You'll walk the blue alleys of Chefchaouen, spend a full day in the Medina of Fez exploring the Royal Palace and Al Karaouine University, ride camels at sunset in Merzouga, and drive through the High Atlas Mountains and Dades Gorges before ending in Marrakech.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Casablanca To Chefchaouen

• Depart Casablanca to Chefchaouen
• Optional stop in Rabat
• See Oudaya Kasbah and Hassan Tower
• Continue through Rif Mountains

Day 2: Chefchaouen To Fes

• Explore Chefchaouen’s blue alleys
• Drive through Rif valleys
• Make scenic stops en route
• Arrive in Fes

Day 3: Full Day Tour In Fes

• Visit Royal Palace gate
• Explore Jewish Quarter
• Visit Al Karaouine University
• See Attarine Museum
• Visit Mulay Idriss Mausoleum
• Enjoy panoramic Medina views
• Free time to explore

Day 4: Fes To Desert

• Depart early toward Merzouga
• Pass through Ifrane and Azrou cedar forest
• Spot Barbary Monkeys
• Travel through Ziz Valley
• Arrive at Sahara Desert
• Camel trek at sunset
• Settle in desert camp
• Enjoy traditional music and fire

Day 5: Merzouga to Dades Valley

• Leave desert behind
• Explore Rissani market
• Visit Todra and Dades Gorges
• Journey along Dades River
• Optional hike in Dades Valley
• Visit Berber family

Day 6: Dades Valley to Marrakech

• Travel through Kasbah Amridil
• Visit Ait Ben Haddou
• See Telouet Kasbah
• Cross High Atlas Mountains via Tichka Pass
• Pass Berber villages
• Arrive in Marrakech

The experience

The route starts on the Atlantic coast and moves inland through the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen, where you'll have a morning to explore the town's narrow blue-painted streets before the drive to Fes. Day three is devoted entirely to Fes: the Medina of Fez is the oldest city in Morocco, and the itinerary takes you past the Royal Palace gate, through the Jewish Quarter, and to Al Karaouine University, the oldest university in the region, with time to wander on your own and visit the Attarine Museum and Mulay Idriss Mausoleum.

The journey then turns south toward the desert. You'll pass through Ifrane and the cedar forest of Azrou, where Barbary Monkeys live, then descend into the Ziz Valley before arriving in Merzouga. Here you trade the vehicle for a camel and ride into the dunes to watch the sunset, then spend the night at a traditional desert camp with music and a fire. The next morning, you leave the Sahara and drive through Rissani's market toward the Todra and Dades Gorges, where the landscape shifts to dramatic canyon walls and you can choose to hike for an hour and visit a Berber family to learn their way of life.

The final day carries you west through southern Morocco's kasbahs (Amridil, Ait Ben Haddou, Telouet), and over the Tichka Pass in the High Atlas Mountains, passing Berber villages and changing terrain until you reach Marrakech. Private transportation and an air-conditioned vehicle are included throughout. Your guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian or French depending on your preference.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle with fuel and parking included.
• overnight accommodation at Dar Echchaouen in Chefchaouen, Riad Myra Fes in Fes, Sahara Magic Camp in Merzouga, Dar Blues Dades in the Dades Valley, and a final night in Marrakech.
• a live guide in English, Spanish, Italian or French.
• camel trek at sunset in the Sahara with traditional desert camp experience including music and fire.

Before you book

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AgesAdult (23 to 45 years) · Senior (46 to 82 years) · Youth (15 to 22 years) · Child (9 to 14 years) · Infant (3 to 8 years): free · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sahara Morocco Travels

Is this one for you?Book this if you have exactly six days and want to see Morocco's four main landscapes (coast, mountains, desert, gorges) without skipping any or doubling back on yourself.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (15 to 22 years); Child (9 to 14 years); Infant (3 to 8 years): free. Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What is the Medina of Fez and why does the tour spend a full day there?

The Medina of Fez is the oldest city in Morocco and one of the largest medinas in the Arab world. A full day lets you move beyond the main gates to see the Royal Palace, the Jewish Quarter, Al Karaouine University (the oldest university in the region), the Attarine Museum, and Mulay Idriss Mausoleum, with time to explore the winding streets on your own.

What happens during the camel trek in Merzouga?

You ride a camel into the Sahara dunes in the late afternoon, timing the trek to catch the sunset over the sand. After the ride, you stay overnight at a traditional desert camp where you'll have dinner, listen to traditional music, and sleep under the stars.

Will I see wildlife on the drive through the cedar forest?

The cedar forest of Azrou is home to Barbary Monkeys, and the itinerary notes you may spot them during the drive through this region on the way to Merzouga.

Can I visit a Berber family and learn about their life?

Yes. On the day you leave the desert and travel toward the Dades Gorges, there is an optional one-hour hike in Dades Valley that includes a visit to a Berber family, where you can learn about their lifestyle and culture.

What's included in the price and what do I need to arrange separately?

Private transportation, an air-conditioned vehicle, fuel, and parking are included, along with overnight accommodation at each stop and a live guide in your chosen language. Gratuities, lunch, and drinks are not included, so you'll arrange and pay for meals separately.