Marrakech to Casablanca: 2 nights in the desert and 2 in Fes
The Sahara and Fes at an easy pace: two nights in the Merzouga desert, two nights in Fes with the city guide, ending in Casablanca.
- Marrakech
- Aït Benhaddou
- Dades Gorges
- Merzouga
- Ifrane
- Fes
- Casablanca
Perfect for: Private or group tour · More time in the desert · Historic city lovers
On request – free, no-obligation quote
Highlights
- 2 nights in the Merzouga desert
- 2 nights in Fes with the city guide
- Aït Benhaddou and the Dades Gorges
- Private or group tour
Why choose this tour
- 1
Two nights in the desert
A full day in Merzouga, without rushing.
- 2
Two nights in Fes
A day with the official city guide in Morocco's oldest medina.
- 3
Private or group
Choose a private tour on your dates or join a small group.
Day-by-day programme
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Day1
Marrakech → Aït Benhaddou → Ouarzazate
Leave Marrakech over the Tizi n'Tichka pass to the UNESCO kasbah of Aït Benhaddou. About 4 h 30.
Night: Ouarzazate
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Day2
Ouarzazate → Skoura → Dades Gorges
Skoura palm grove, Valley of Roses and Dades Gorges. About 3 hours.
Night: Dades Gorges
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Day3
Todra Gorge → Merzouga desert
Todra Gorge, then the Erg Chebbi dunes and a camel ride at sunset. First night in the desert. About 5 hours.
Night: Desert camp
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Day4
A day in the Merzouga desert
4x4 around Erg Chebbi, Gnawa music in Khamlia and a visit to a nomad family. Second night in the desert.
Night: Desert camp
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Day5
Merzouga → Midelt → Ifrane → Fes
Ziz Valley, Midelt and the Ifrane cedar forest. Long day, about 7 h 30.
Night: Fes
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Day6
Fes with the city guide
A day with the official Fes guide: Al Quaraouiyine, the tanneries, Bou Inania madrasa and the medina souks.
Night: Fes
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Day7
Fes → Casablanca
Transfer to Casablanca (about 3 h 30). End of tour.
Driving times are approximate. The programme can be changed.
We can add a day where you like: one more night in the desert or in a city, or one more stop along the way. Tell us what you would like and we prepare the programme.
Ask for the 8-day versionWhat is included
- Transport with driver (private, or shared on the group tour)
- 6 nights in hotels, a desert camp and a riad in Fes
- Sunset camel ride in Merzouga
- 4x4 ride around Erg Chebbi
- A day with the official Fes guide
- Final transfer to Casablanca
Not included
- International flights
- Tips and personal expenses
Meals and hotel level (standard, comfort or luxury) are agreed together in the quote.
When to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Ideal Good Very hot
January and February: low season, fewer tourists and often cheaper flights. Sunny days and cool nights in the desert: bring a warm jumper.
In high season (March–May and September–November) we recommend booking early.
Questions about this tour
What is the difference between private and group?
Private: only you, on your dates. Group: you share the trip with other travellers on fixed dates.
When do the groups leave?
Ask us for the next departure dates and we reply with the places left.
Can I end at Casablanca airport?
Yes, the final transfer can go to your hotel or to Mohammed V airport.
Ask about this tour
Tell us your dates and how many you are: we reply with the programme and a quote.
- Local guides (Italian-speaking on request)
- Private or group: you choose
- A night in the Merzouga desert
- Quick reply with programme and quote