6 day Morocco tour from Casablanca to Marrakech
Quick answer: the 6 day tour from Casablanca goes via Rabat to Fes (day 1), spends a day in Fes with a local guide (day 2), crosses the Middle Atlas to the Merzouga desert (day 3), spends a day in the Sahara with a nomad family, a camel ride and a night in the dunes (day 4), returns via Rissani and the Draa Valley to Ouarzazate (day 5) and reaches Marrakech via Ait Ben Haddou (day 6).
This imperial cities and Sahara tour is perfect if you land in Casablanca and fly home from Marrakech: you cross the country from the coast to the desert without retracing your steps.
Private tour with your own driver, an air-conditioned vehicle, and nights in riads, a hotel and a desert camp at Erg Chebbi.
Highlights of the 6 day tour from Casablanca
Casablanca – Merzouga – Marrakech 6 day itinerary
Day 1Casablanca – Rabat – Fes
Pick-up in Casablanca and a stop in Rabat, the capital: Hassan Tower, the Mohammed V Mausoleum and the Kasbah of the Udayas. We continue to Fes.
Day 2Fes tour with a local guide
A full day in Fes with a local guide: Fes el Bali, Fes el Jdid and the new town, Bou Inania madrasa, Al Qarawiyyin, the Jewish quarter and the Chouara tanneries.
Day 3Fes – Ifrane – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga
We cross the Middle Atlas via Ifrane, have lunch in Midelt and drive down the Ziz Valley to the Merzouga Sahara.
Day 4Merzouga: nomad family and a night in the dunes
Sunrise over the desert. At midday we visit a nomad family to learn about their way of life and share tea. In the afternoon, a camel ride to the camp in Erg Chebbi.
Day 5Merzouga – Rissani – Draa Valley – Ouarzazate
Camel ride back and a shower at the riad. We pass Rissani and cross the oases and palm grove of the Draa Valley to Ouarzazate.
Day 6Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech
We visit Taourirt kasbah and the Ait Ben Haddou kasbah (UNESCO), then cross the High Atlas over Tizi n’Tichka to Marrakech.
What the 6-day tour price includes
✔ Included in the price
- Pick-up in Casablanca (hotel or airport) and drop-off at your riad in Marrakech
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- English or Spanish speaking driver
- Fuel
- 5 nights: 2 in Fes, riad in Merzouga, desert camp and Ouarzazate
- Daily breakfast and 3 dinners (Merzouga, camp and Ouarzazate)
- Local guide in Fes
- Camel ride and nomad family visit
✖ Not included
- Lunches, and dinners in Fes
- Drinks
- Monument entrance fees
- Tips (optional)
- Travel insurance
Photos of the 6 day tour from Casablanca
Route map: Casablanca – Fes – Merzouga – Marrakech
Travel with a local agency specialising in the Sahara
FAQ about the 6 day tour from Casablanca
How much does the 6 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 the tour start at Casablanca airport?
Yes, we pick you up at Mohammed V airport or your hotel and finish in Marrakech — ideal for flying home from there.
Is there a longer version?
Yes, the 8 day tour from Casablanca adds Todra, Dades and a guided day 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.