7-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Casablanca: Camel Trek

Cross Morocco from coast to Sahara, spending a night under stars in a desert camp

A 7-day private tour from Casablanca loops through Morocco's blue-washed mountain town, ancient Roman ruins, and the Sahara Desert, ending in Marrakech. You'll trek by camel across Merzouga's dunes, sleep in a traditional desert camp, explore the UNESCO sites of Volubilis and Ait Benhaddou, and walk the medinas of Fes and Chefchaouen. A professional guide travels with you throughout, handling all transport and overnight stays in handpicked riads and hotels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Casablanca to Chefchaouen via Rabat

• Visit Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca
• Explore Rabat's Royal Palace and Hassan Tower
• Walk blue streets of Chefchaouen
• Overnight stay in Chefchaouen

Day 2: Chefchaouen exploration and travel to Fes

• Explore Chefchaouen's blue-painted streets
• Travel to Fes
• Tour Fes Medina and landmarks
• Overnight stay in Fes

Day 3: Fes to Merzouga via Volubilis and Meknes

• Visit Roman ruins of Volubilis
• Explore Meknes historical sites
• Camel trek in Merzouga Sahara Desert
• Overnight stay in desert camp

Day 4: Merzouga sunrise and Dades Valley

• Watch sunrise over Merzouga dunes
• Explore Todra gorges
• Travel to Dades Valley and explore gorges
• Overnight stay in Dades Valley

Day 5: Dades Valley to Marrakech via Ouarzazate

• Travel to Ouarzazate
• Visit Ait Benhaddou village
• Continue to Marrakech
• Overnight stay in Marrakech

Day 6: Explore Marrakech city

• Visit Koutoubia Mosque and Bahia Palace
• Explore Jardin Majorelle
• Discover Djemaa el-Fna square
• Overnight stay in Marrakech

Day 7: Return to Casablanca

• Travel back to Casablanca
• Optional Casablanca exploration or relax

The experience

The tour starts in Casablanca with the Hassan II Mosque, then moves north to Rabat's Royal Palace and Hassan Tower before reaching Chefchaouen, where the entire medina is painted in shades of blue. Day two takes you deeper into Fes, the cultural heart of Morocco, for a guided walk through the UNESCO-listed medina, the Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque, and the souks. On day three you cross to Volubilis to see the Roman mosaics and architecture, pass through Meknes, and arrive in Merzouga at the edge of the Sahara.

The desert itself is the centerpiece: you trek by camel across the dunes of Merzouga and sleep in a traditional camp under the stars. The next morning brings a sunrise over the golden sands before you head to the Todra gorges and then to the Dades Valley, where the rock formations and gorges dominate the landscape. Day five takes you through Ouarzazate and the UNESCO-listed fortified village of Ait Benhaddou, a famous film location, before arriving in Marrakech for two nights exploring the Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace, Jardin Majorelle, and the Djemaa el-Fna square with its street performers and food stalls. The tour concludes with a return to Casablanca on day seven.

Your guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian or French and travels with you the entire week. All transport is private, meals are traditional Moroccan dishes, and accommodations are in locally chosen riads and hotels except for the desert camp night. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or with specialized infant seats.

What’s included

• Camel trekking across the dunes of Merzouga.
• overnight stay in a traditional desert camp.
• professional guide throughout the tour.
• private transportation for all seven days.
• overnight stays in handpicked riads and hotels.
• sightseeing tours in Chefchaouen, Fes, Volubilis, Merzouga, Ouarzazate, Ait Benhaddou, and Marrakech.
• traditional Moroccan meals as described in the itinerary.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (18 to 90 years) · Child (4 to 17 years) · Infant (under 4)

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 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Morocco Tours Toubkal Trek

Is this one for you?Pick this seven-day private tour if you want a guide navigating you through multiple regions (from coastal towns to mountain valleys to desert camps) rather than a shorter itinerary that focuses on one or two highlights.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 17 years); Infant (under 4).

What is the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca like?

The Hassan II Mosque is one of the world's largest mosques and sits on the Atlantic coast in Casablanca. You visit it on day one as the opening stop of the tour before heading north toward Chefchaouen.

How does the camel trekking work in Merzouga?

On day three you trek by camel across the dunes of Merzouga, the gateway to the Sahara, and spend the night in a traditional desert camp. The next morning you witness the sunrise over the golden dunes before departing for the Dades Valley.

What can I see in the Fes medina?

The Fes medina is a UNESCO-listed site where your guide leads you through the Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque, the Mellah (Jewish Quarter), and the vibrant souks. It is the cultural and spiritual heart of Morocco and takes up the whole of day two.

What are Volubilis and Ait Benhaddou?

Volubilis is an ancient Roman site with well-preserved mosaics and impressive architecture that you visit on day three. Ait Benhaddou is a UNESCO-listed fortified village and famous film location you explore on day five on the way to Marrakech.

What happens on the final day in Marrakech?

Day six is a full day in Marrakech where you visit the Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace, and Jardin Majorelle, then explore the Djemaa el-Fna square with its street performers, food stalls, and markets. On day seven you return to Casablanca, where the tour ends.