6 Days Casablanca to Marrakech Tour via Fes & Merzouga

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Overview

  • Duration:6 days 5 nights
  • Tour Type:Daily tour, Group tour, Package tour, Private tour
  • Language:English, French, German, Italian

This 6-day Casablanca to Marrakech tour is designed for travelers who want to experience a remarkable variety of Morocco within a limited amount of time.


The itinerary combines Morocco's historic imperial cities with the country's spectacular landscapes.


Start in Casablanca, Morocco's modern economic capital, and continue to Rabat, the political capital. Visit Meknes, one of Morocco's four imperial cities, before reaching Fes, famous for its ancient medina, souks, historic monuments and traditional craftsmanship.


From Fes, the landscape changes dramatically as you cross the Middle Atlas Mountains and travel through Ifrane, the cedar forests and the Ziz Valley toward Merzouga.


The highlight of the journey is the Sahara Desert. Ride a camel across the Erg Chebbi dunes, watch the sunset and spend the night at a desert camp surrounded by the silence of the Sahara.


After sunrise, continue through Rissani, Todra Gorge and the Valley of Roses region toward Ouarzazate.


The final day takes you to Ait Ben Haddou, one of Morocco's most famous fortified villages, before crossing the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka Pass and arriving in Marrakech.

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Highlights

  • Visit one of Casablanca's most iconic landmarks and admire its spectacular location beside the Atlantic Ocean.
  • Discover Morocco's political capital and its historic monuments.
  • Explore the imperial city, including Bab Mansour and the historic medina.
  • Discover the ancient Fes Medina with a local guide and experience traditional Moroccan culture.
  • Travel through Ifrane and the cedar forests before descending toward the Sahara.
  • Ride camels across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi.
  • Watch the sun set over the dunes and wake up early for a spectacular desert sunrise.
  • Spend a memorable night at a private desert camp with dinner and traditional music.
  • Walk through the dramatic limestone cliffs of one of southern Morocco's most impressive natural landscapes.
  • Explore Morocco's famous fortified ksar and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Cross the Tizi n'Tichka Pass on your way to Marrakech.
  • End your journey in the Red City, famous for its medina, souks, palaces and vibrant atmosphere.

Includes/Excludes

  • Private transportation throughout the tour.
  • Comfortable air-conditioned 4x4 or minivan.
  • English-speaking driver.
  • Airport pickup.
  • Hotel pickup.
  • Marrakech drop-off.
  • Accommodation for 5 nights.
  • Hotels and traditional riads.
  • Desert camp accommodation.
  • Daily breakfast.
  • Dinners according to the itinerary.
  • Local guide in Fes.
  • Camel trekking in Merzouga.
  • Camel for each traveler.
  • Private desert tent with shower and toilet.
  • Desert camp dinner.
  • Traditional Berber music.
  • Sandboarding.
  • 4x4 transfer to/from desert camp when requested.
  • Free stops for photographs.
  • Stops at interesting locations along the route.
  • Luggage assistance.
  • Fuel for the entire tour.
  • International flights.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Lunches.
  • Drinks.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Tips for drivers and local guides.
  • Entrance fees not specifically listed in the inclusions.
  • Optional activities.
  • Any service not mentioned under "What's Included."

Cancellation policy

You can cancel up to 72 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrival in Casablanca

Welcome to Morocco!

Your 6-day Morocco tour from Casablanca begins with pickup from Mohammed V International Airport or your Casablanca hotel.

Depending on your arrival time, you can begin exploring Casablanca.

A visit to the magnificent Hassan II Mosque is one of the highlights of the city. Located directly beside the Atlantic Ocean, it is one of Morocco's most recognizable architectural landmarks.

You can also explore some of Casablanca's modern neighborhoods and the Ain Diab Corniche.

After sightseeing, you'll be transferred to your hotel to rest.

Overnight: Casablanca

Day 2: Casablanca – Rabat – Meknes – Fes

After breakfast, continue your journey toward Rabat, Morocco's political and administrative capital.

Enjoy a sightseeing tour featuring:

  • Hassan Tower
  • Mohammed V Mausoleum
  • Kasbah of the Udayas
  • Royal Palace exterior

Continue toward Meknes, one of Morocco's four imperial cities.

Meknes is closely associated with Sultan Moulay Ismail, who transformed the city into an impressive imperial capital.

Explore the historic medina and see:

  • Bab Mansour
  • Place El Hedim
  • Medina ramparts
  • Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail
  • Heri es-Souani

After exploring Meknes, continue toward Fes.

Arrive in the evening and check into your traditional riad or hotel.

Overnight: Fes

Day 3: Fes Guided Tour

Today is dedicated to discovering Fes, one of the cultural and spiritual centers of Morocco.

Meet your local guide and begin exploring the ancient medina on foot.

The tour can include:

  • Royal Palace gateway
  • Fes Medina
  • Bab Boujloud
  • Jewish Quarter / Mellah
  • Traditional tanneries
  • Al Attarine Madrasa
  • Bou Inania Madrasa
  • Traditional souks
  • Nejjarine area
  • Historic mosques and monuments
  • Panoramic viewpoints

You'll have the opportunity to discover traditional Moroccan craftsmanship, including leather, ceramics, textiles and metalwork.

You can also visit a local ceramics cooperative to see how traditional Moroccan pottery is produced.

In the afternoon, continue toward the modern part of Fes and enjoy panoramic views over the historic medina.

Return to your accommodation in the evening.

Overnight: Fes

Day 4: Fes – Ifrane – Cedar Forest – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Erfoud – Merzouga

After breakfast, leave Fes and begin your journey toward the Sahara Desert.

Travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping in Ifrane, a beautiful mountain town often called "Little Switzerland" because of its alpine-style architecture.

Continue to the cedar forest around Azrou, where you may have the opportunity to see Barbary macaques.

The journey continues through the mountain landscapes toward Midelt, where you can stop for lunch.

After lunch, continue through the spectacular Ziz Valley, with its palm groves, dramatic cliffs and traditional villages.

Pass through Erfoud, known for its fossils and dates, before reaching Merzouga on the edge of the Sahara.

In the late afternoon, begin your camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes.

Ride across the golden sand while enjoying the changing colors of the desert.

Stop to watch the sunset before continuing to your desert camp.

Enjoy dinner, traditional Moroccan food and Berber music around the campfire.

Spend the night beneath the Sahara sky.

Overnight: Private desert camp

Day 5: Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorge – Dades / Ouarzazate

Wake early to enjoy the Sahara sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes.

After breakfast at the camp, return to Merzouga by camel or 4x4 according to your preference.

Continue toward Rissani, an important historic market town in southeastern Morocco.

If the market is open, you can explore the traditional souk and discover local products and handicrafts.

Continue toward the Todra Valley and visit the spectacular Todra Gorge, where towering limestone cliffs rise dramatically on both sides of the narrow valley.

Continue through the southern valleys toward the Dades and Ouarzazate regions, passing through palm groves, traditional villages and dramatic mountain scenery.

Depending on the final accommodation arrangement, overnight in the Dades Valley or Ouarzazate.

Overnight: Ouarzazate / Dades Valley

Day 6: Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – High Atlas – Marrakech

After breakfast, continue toward Marrakech.

Begin with sightseeing in Ouarzazate, often known as the "Hollywood of Morocco" because of its long connection with international film productions.

Depending on your interests and opening times, you can visit:

  • Kasbah Taourirt
  • Atlas Film Studios

Continue to the famous Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Morocco's most recognizable fortified villages.

Explore its narrow lanes, earthen architecture and panoramic viewpoints.

After the visit, continue through the High Atlas Mountains.

Cross the Tizi n'Tichka Pass, reaching approximately 2,260 meters above sea level, with beautiful views across the mountain landscapes and Berber villages.

Continue down toward the plains and arrive in Marrakech in the late afternoon or evening.

Your 6-day Casablanca to Marrakech Morocco tour ends upon arrival in Marrakech.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Casablanca to Marrakech tour?

The tour lasts 6 days and 5 nights.

Where does the tour start?

The standard tour starts in Casablanca, with pickup available from Mohammed V International Airport or your Casablanca hotel.

Where does the tour end?

The tour ends in Marrakech.

Does this tour include the Sahara Desert?

Yes. The itinerary includes Merzouga and the Erg Chebbi Sahara Desert.

Is six days enough to visit Morocco?

Six days allows you to experience several of Morocco's major destinations, including Fes, the Sahara and Marrakech. However, the itinerary is relatively active because it covers a large distance. Travelers who prefer a slower pace may benefit from adding one or two extra nights.

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