5-Day Casablanca to Marrakech Desert Tour

Experience Morocco on a 5-Day Casablanca to Marrakech Desert Tour

Embark on a memorable journey from Casablanca to Marrakech, exploring Morocco’s Middle Atlas Mountains, Sahara Desert, and Dades Valley. Ride camels across the Erg Chebbi dunes, spend nights in luxury desert camps, and discover ancient kasbahs, gorges, and Berber villages on this 5-day adventure.

5-Day Casablanca to Marrakech Desert Tour Highlights:

• Explore the scenic Middle Atlas Mountains, Ifrane, and Azrou
• Overnight stay in Midelt with mountain views
• Ride camels across the golden dunes of Merzouga
• Discover the Rissani souks and Ziz Valley
• Explore Todra Gorge and Dades Valley
• Visit Skoura Oasis, Valley of Roses, and ancient kasbahs
• Return to Marrakech via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass

5-Day Casablanca to Marrakech Desert Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Casablanca → Kasba Tadla → Midelt

Depart Casablanca early and travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping at Kasbah Tadla and Aghbalou for photos and local sights. Continue to Boumia, then arrive in Midelt for overnight stay, preparing for your journey to the Sahara Desert.

Distance: 340 km (211 miles)
Driving Time: ~6–7 hours (excluding stops)
Overnight: Hotel in Midelt (HB)

Day 2: Midelt → Erfoud → Merzouga (Erg Chebbi Dunes)

After breakfast, continue through the Ziz Valley with its lush palm groves and scenic villages. Stop in Erfoud, renowned for fossils and dates. Arrive in Merzouga, where you’ll embark on a sunset camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes. Spend the night in a luxury desert camp, enjoying traditional Berber music and dinner under the stars.

Distance: 330 km (205 miles)
Driving Time: ~5 hours (excluding stops)
Overnight: Luxury Desert Camp, Merzouga (HB)

Day 3: Merzouga Desert Exploration

Wake early to witness a spectacular desert sunrise over Erg Chebbi. Optional sunrise camel trek is available. Spend the day exploring the Sahara region:

• Visit Rissani and its vibrant souks
• Optional excursion to local Berber villages and fossil workshops
• Free time to enjoy sandboarding or relax in the desert camp

Return to the desert camp for your second night in Merzouga.

Distance: 150 km (93 miles)
Driving Time: ~4 hours (with stops)
Overnight: Luxury Desert Camp, Merzouga (HB)

Day 4: Merzouga → Todra Gorge → Dades Valley

Depart Merzouga after breakfast and drive through Todra Gorge, a dramatic canyon with towering cliffs ideal for walking and photography. Continue into the Dades Valley, following the scenic “Road of a Thousand Kasbahs.” Stop for photos, short hikes, and admire the dramatic rock formations. Overnight in a traditional riad or hotel in Dades Valley.

Distance: 250 km (155 miles)
Driving Time: ~5 hours (including stops)
Overnight: Dar Blues OR Riad Paradise Dades OR Xaluca Dades OR Eden Boutique Hotel

Day 5: Dades Valley → Skoura → Aït Benhaddou → Ouarzazate → Marrakech

After breakfast, depart Dades Valley and drive through Skoura Oasis and the famous Valley of Roses, stopping for photos and exploring kasbahs. Visit Aït Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site with historic architecture and cinematic history. Continue to Ouarzazate, the “Gateway to the Desert,” for lunch and optional stops at Atlas Film Studios or Kasbah Taourirt. Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass to arrive in Marrakech by evening.

Distance: 400 km (248 miles)
Driving Time: ~7–8 hours (including stops)
Overnight: N/A – End of Tour in Marrakech

What’s Included

✔️ Private, comfortable transport (4×4, minivan, or minibus) with English-speaking driver
✔️ 2 nights in luxury desert camp (Merzouga)
✔️ 1 night in Midelt hotel (private room)
✔️ 1 night in Dades Valley (private room)
✔️ Sunset camel trek and optional sunrise trek in Erg Chebbi
✔️ Breakfast & dinner daily
✔️ Berber music at desert camp
✔️ Guided visits to Todra Gorge, Dades Valley, and kasbahs

What’s Not Included

❌ Lunches & drinks
❌ Entrance fees to optional attractions
❌ Personal expenses

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