5-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Casablanca via Fes
Overview
A fast five days from Casablanca through Rabat and Fes to a night in the Merzouga dunes, then Todra Gorge and Ouarzazate's film studios before Marrakech.
Highlights
- Casablanca's iconic sites
- Rabat's royal heritage and coastal charm
- Fes' medina, ancient tanneries, and Al-Qarawiyyin University
- The Atlas Mountains, cedar forests, and mineral-rich Midelt
- Fossil workshops in Erfoud and lively markets in Rissani
- Camel trek and overnight in Merzouga's Sahara desert camp
- Khamlia village and a Berber family lunch
- The stunning Todra Gorge and Dades Valley
- Ouarzazate's film studios
- The Tizi n'Tichka mountain pass to Marrakech
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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Casablanca – Rabat – Fes
Explore Casablanca's landmarks, visit Rabat's cultural sites, then delve into Fes through the Royal Palace, Jewish Quarter, Al-Qarawiyyin University, renowned tanneries, and the Mausoleum of Idriss, with dinner and breakfast at a traditional riad.
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Fes – Azrou – Midelt – Erfoud – Rissani – Merzouga
Cross the Atlas Mountains, visit cedar forests and Barbary macaques in Azrou, continue through mineral-rich Midelt and the Ziz Valley, explore Erfoud's fossil industries and Rissani's markets, ending the day in Merzouga.
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Merzouga Desert
Visit Khamlia village for traditional Gnawa musicians, share lunch with a Berber family, then a camel trek through the dunes of Merzouga to your desert camp for a night under the stars.
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Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorge – Dades Gorge
An early camel ride back to Merzouga village, visit Rissani's souk, hike Todra Gorge's canyon walls, and arrive at Dades Gorge for the night.
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Dades Gorge – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech
Visit the film studios in Ouarzazate, drive via Tizi n'Tichka Pass with panoramic Atlas views, and arrive in Marrakech where the private tour concludes.
What’s Included
- Private transport (4x4 or minivan) with an English-speaking driver-guide
- Accommodation as specified in the itinerary (hotels, riads, kasbahs)
- One or more nights in a Berber desert camp with dinner and breakfast
- Camel trekking in the Erg Chebbi dunes
- All activities and guided visits mentioned in the itinerary
What’s Excluded
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Lunches and drinks not otherwise specified
- Monument and museum entrance fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips and personal expenses
Meeting Point
Casablanca
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long is the 5-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Casablanca via Fes?
- This itinerary runs 5 days and 4 nights, departing from Casablanca.
- Is this a private tour or a group tour?
- It's private. You travel in your own vehicle with a dedicated driver-guide rather than joining a fixed group of strangers.
- Can the itinerary be adjusted?
- Yes — dates, pace, and stops can be tailored to your interests. Send an inquiry and we'll adjust this route around you.
- What's included in this tour?
- Private transport (4x4 or minivan) with an English-speaking driver-guide, Accommodation as specified in the itinerary (hotels, riads, kasbahs), One or more nights in a Berber desert camp with dinner and breakfast, plus everything else listed in the full inclusions below.
- Where does the tour start and end?
- Pickup is from Casablanca. Tell us your flight or hotel details and we'll confirm the exact meeting time.
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