5-Day Tour from Casablanca to the Merzouga Desert
5-Day Tour from Casablanca to the Merzouga Desert
5 Days / 4 Nights | Pick-up: Airport or Hotel
Discover the highlights of Morocco on this 5-day tour from Casablanca to the Merzouga Desert, a perfectly balanced itinerary combining imperial cities, history, Atlas Mountain landscapes, and the magic of the Sahara Desert. From the modern city of Casablanca to the golden dunes of Merzouga, this journey offers an authentic Moroccan experience.
Tour Overview
The Merzouga Desert is one of Morocco’s most spectacular destinations. This 5-day Morocco desert tour from Casablanca takes you through iconic cities and breathtaking scenery, including Rabat, Meknes, Volubilis, Ifrane, Midelt, the Ziz Valley, the Sahara Desert, Todra Gorges, the Dades Valley, Ouarzazate, and Ait Ben Haddou, ending in Marrakech.
It is an ideal tour for travelers who want to explore Morocco in depth in a short time while enjoying culture, nature, and adventure.
What’s Included
Included
Pick-up and drop-off at airport or hotel
Private transportation in 4×4 or air-conditioned minivan
Professional English- and Spanish-speaking driver
Accommodation in hotels and traditional riads
Daily breakfasts
Dinner in the desert
Camel trek (one per person)
Overnight stay in a Berber desert camp
Not Included
Flights
Entrance fees to monuments
Lunches
Drinks
Tips
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Casablanca – Rabat – Meknes
Start the tour in Casablanca, Morocco’s economic capital. Visit:
Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world
Mohammed V Square and its surroundings
The Corniche, a scenic coastal promenade along the Atlantic Ocean
Continue to Rabat, Morocco’s administrative capital, where you will visit:
Hassan Tower
Mausoleum of Mohammed V
Kasbah of the Oudayas, overlooking the Bou Regreg River
Drive to Meknes, an imperial city, and overnight stay.
Day 2: Meknes – Volubilis – Ifrane – Midelt
Depart for the Roman ruins of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its:
Well-preserved Roman mosaics
Ancient columns and arches
Continue to Ifrane, often called the “Switzerland of Morocco,” then travel to Midelt, located in the heart of the Middle Atlas Mountains. Overnight in Midelt.
Day 3: Midelt – Erfoud – Merzouga (Sahara Desert)
Travel towards the desert through the spectacular Ziz Valley, known for its vast palm groves.
Stop in Erfoud, famous for fossils and local workshops.
Arrive in Merzouga, where the desert adventure begins:
Camel trek across the dunes of Erg Chebbi
Sunset over the Sahara dunes
Traditional dinner and overnight in a Berber desert camp under the stars
Day 4: Merzouga – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley
Early wake-up to enjoy the sunrise in the desert. After breakfast, drive west to:
Todra Gorges, a dramatic canyon with rock walls up to 300 meters high
Continue to the Dades Valley, known for its stunning landscapes and unique rock formations. Scenic stops along the way. Overnight in the Dades Valley.
Day 5: Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech
Drive to Ouarzazate, known as the gateway to the desert. Visit:
Taourirt Kasbah
Film studios (optional)
Continue to Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Morocco’s most photographed locations.
Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass and arrive in Marrakech, where the tour ends with drop-off at your hotel or airport.
