Your Casablanca to Merzouga and Marrakech 5 day trip continues to the golden dunes of Merzouga. Enjoy a camel ride at sunset and stay overnight in a luxury Sahara camp as part of your Sahara desert tour from Casablanca 5 days. This Casablanca to Marrakech 5 day tour via desert also explores iconic landmarks like Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, Todra Gorges, and the Dades Gorges. Perfect for culture seekers and desert lovers alike, this private tour delivers Morocco’s most unforgettable highlights across the High Atlas Mountains in five inspiring days.
Please note: This itinerary is just a suggested program. If it doesn’t fully match what you’re looking for, feel free to contact us. We’ll be happy to design a customized itinerary tailored to your preferences, travel dates, and duration of stay. We specialize in creating personalized tours and experiences across Morocco.
Begin your adventure with a pick-up from your Casablanca hotel. Travel to Rabat, where you’ll visit the Hassan Tower, Royal Palace, and the Kasbah of Oudayas. Continue to Meknes, the imperial city of Sultan Moulay Ismail, and explore Bab el-Mansour Gate and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. Stop at Volubilis, Morocco’s best-preserved Roman site, before arriving in Fes for dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of Fes el-Bali, the world’s oldest medieval medina. Visit the Royal Palace, the Mellah (Jewish quarter), the Bou Inania Madrasa, the tanneries, and Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque, the world’s first university. Explore the vibrant souks and artisan quarters before relaxing at your riad.
Depart Fes and drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing through Ifrane, Morocco’s “Little Switzerland,” and Azrou’s Cedar Forest, home to Barbary monkeys. Stop in Midelt for lunch before continuing through the scenic Ziz Valley and reaching Erfoud. In the afternoon, arrive in Merzouga, where camels await to carry you across the dunes of Erg Chebbi for a magical sunset ride. At the luxury camp, enjoy a traditional dinner, Berber music, and stargazing in the peaceful Sahara night.
Wake up early to witness the sunrise over the dunes, then ride camels back to Merzouga. After breakfast, journey through Rissani and Tinghir to reach the dramatic Todra Gorges, famous for their 300-meter cliffs. Continue to the Dades Valley, where you’ll admire the rock formations known as “Monkey Fingers” and the winding Dades Road before spending the night in a traditional Kasbah.
After breakfast, travel along the Valley of Roses and the Skoura palm oasis before reaching Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Africa.” Visit the Cinema Studios and Taourirt Kasbah, then continue to the legendary Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
After lunch, cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2260m) before arriving in Marrakech for dinner and overnight stay.
The journey is spread over two days with stops in Rabat, Fes, and Midelt, totaling around 9–10 hours of drive time, comfortably broken up with sightseeing.
You’ll stay in charming riads or Kasbah hotels and a luxury Sahara camp with private ensuite tents, hot showers, and toilets.
No — you can opt for a 4×4 transfer to and from the camp instead of riding camels.
Yes, all dietary requirements (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free) can be accommodated.
Yes, all tours are private by default, giving you flexibility and comfort.
Comfortable clothes, a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, and warm layers for the night.
The best months are March–June and September–November, when temperatures are moderate.
Absolutely! You can add extra nights, guided tours, or day trips upon request.
Deep South Travel is a Moroccan agency creating tailor-made journeys across the country—from the Sahara to the Atlas Mountains and Marrakech. We focus on personalized, authentic, and reliable travel experiences.
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