5 day Morocco tour from Casablanca
Quick answer: the 5 day tour from Casablanca goes to Marrakech (day 1) and spends a full day in the city (day 2), then crosses the High Atlas to Ouarzazate and the Dades Valley (day 3), passes Todra Gorge to the Merzouga desert for a camel ride and a night in a camp (day 4), and ends in Fes via the Ziz Valley, the cedar forest and Ifrane (day 5).
This private tour from Casablanca is designed for travellers landing at Mohammed V airport who want to combine Marrakech, the Sahara and Fes in under a week.
You travel with your own driver in an air-conditioned vehicle, with nights in a riad, a hotel and a desert camp in the dunes.
Highlights of the 5 day tour from Casablanca
Casablanca – Merzouga – Fes 5 day itinerary
Day 1Casablanca – Marrakech
Pick-up at your hotel or Casablanca airport and drive by motorway to Marrakech (about 3 hours). Free afternoon to discover Jemaa el Fna square.
Day 2Full day in Marrakech
We visit the Menara gardens, the Koutoubia, Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs and the souks, ending the day in Jemaa el Fna square.
Day 3Marrakech – High Atlas – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley
We cross the High Atlas over Tizi n’Tichka, pass Ouarzazate, Skoura and the Valley of Roses, and arrive in the Dades Valley.
Day 4Dades – Todra Gorge – Tinejdad – Merzouga desert
Walk through Todra Gorge, then continue past Berber villages and the oases of Tinejdad to Merzouga. At sunset, a camel ride to the camp in Erg Chebbi.
Day 5Merzouga – Erfoud – Ziz Valley – cedar forest – Ifrane – Fes
Sunrise from the top of the dunes and breakfast. We drive up through Erfoud, the Ziz Valley and Midelt, cross the cedar forest and Ifrane, and arrive in Fes in the evening.
What the 5-day tour price includes
✔ Included in the price
- Pick-up in Casablanca (hotel or airport) and drop-off at your riad in Fes
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- English or Spanish speaking driver
- Fuel
- 4 nights: 2 in Marrakech, 1 in Dades and 1 in a desert camp
- Daily breakfast and 2 dinners (Dades and camp)
- Camel ride (one camel per person)
✖ Not included
- Lunches, and dinners in Marrakech
- Drinks
- Local guide in Marrakech (optional)
- Monument entrance fees
- Tips (optional)
- Travel insurance
Photos of the 5 day tour from Casablanca
Route map: Casablanca – Marrakech – Merzouga – Fes
Travel with a local agency specialising in the Sahara
FAQ about the 5 day tour from Casablanca
How much does the 5 day tour from Casablanca cost?
The price depends on group size, season and accommodation level. As a private tour, the more travellers, the lower the price per person. Message us for a free quote.
Can you pick me up at Casablanca airport?
Yes, we pick you up at Mohammed V airport or your hotel at whatever time you need.
Can I finish in Casablanca or Marrakech instead of Fes?
Yes, we adapt the route. There is also the 6 day tour from Casablanca, which ends in Marrakech.
Is a luxury desert camp available?
Yes. We can book a luxury camp in Merzouga with a private bathroom.
When is the best time to go?
March to May and September to November. See our guide on the best time to visit Morocco.