Morocco journey from Marrakech to Casablanca with Merzouga and Fes
Tours From Marrakech
Duration: 6 Days
2 Person Minimum
Overview
This 6-day tour from Marrakech to Casablanca offers a complete journey through Morocco’s most iconic landscapes and cultural highlights.
Begin with your arrival in Marrakech before traveling via the High Atlas Mountains to visit the famous Ait Benhaddou. Continue through the scenic Dades Valley and explore the impressive Todra Gorge.
Reach the Sahara Desert in Merzouga, where you will enjoy camel trekking across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi and spend a memorable night in a desert camp.
The journey continues to Fes, where you will explore the historic medina with a guided tour. Finally, travel to Casablanca and visit the impressive Hassan II Mosque before your departure.
This itinerary is ideal for travelers looking for a balanced mix of desert adventure, cultural discovery, and city exploration.
Tour Plan
Today we will meet you at your arrival time at the airport and transfer to ta nice riad in the Medina in Marrakech. After check in , ytou will spend the rest of the day exploring the main highlights of Marrakech .
After breakfast at the riad we will drive through the Tizi n'Tichka pass in the Atlas mountain , we enjoy beauty of the landscapes around. We pass through Berber villages and we will watch and learn about the producing of Argan oil by Berber women in their cooperative. We will visit Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou ,which is the largest Kasbah in Morocco , and it is a UNESCO historical site. After lunch at the Kasbah we continue to Dades Gorge via Ouarzazate. The city is called as the Hollywood of Africa and we will pass along the “Road of the 1000s Kasbahs”. We stop at “Kalaat M'Gouna”. It is well-known for its annual roses festival during May. Our day finishes in Dades Valley where we spend the night at a nice riad in the Dades Valley with dinner and breakfast.
After breakfast , we will drive towards Tinrghir and the Todra valley enjoying the panoramic views of the old mud Berber villages overlooking the valley. Today you will have time to Hike for about 2 Hours in Todra Valley then walkunder the 300 m high red cliff, where many rock-climbers spend their time. After that you will continue towards Merzouga. On the way you will do stops in good spots for pictures and also stop at the place where peaple work to find fossils . You will get to Merzouga desert in the afternoon and you will ride your camels, guided by an experienced camel-man to explore what is hidden in the middle of the highest sand dunes in morocco and enjoy the sunset and spend the night at the camp with dinner with drum party and camp fire.
Your camel guide will wake you up to see the sunrise,then after breakfast you’ll peacefully camel-trek back to the village of Merzouga appreciating the unique beauty of the spectacular Erg Chebbi dunes – changing with the light as the day progresses. , You’ll leave to Fes via Errachidia along the magnificent Ziz Gorges carved through volcanic rock, and through the Tizi Ntalghamt pass to Midelt, stopping in Zaida to enjoy a barbecue and refresh with a glass of mint tea before continuing to Azrou, a Berber village in the Middle Atlas Mountains, where we’ll stop to see the Barbarian apes in the cedar forest. Then we continue to Ifrane called the French village or the Switzerland of morocco , stopping for a picture or a drink before arriving to Fes where you will spend the night at a nice riad with breakfast.
After breakfast in your riad, you will start exploring Fes the “the Sprititual City of Morocco”. You will spend the whole morning exploring the Medina and its alleys; visiting most of the sites with cultural and historical interest - including the famous Al Karaouine Mosque and University (the oldest in the world), the Medrasa Bouanania, the Tanneries and the Najjarine fountain. and then visit the pottery cooperative. After exploring the main highlights of Fes We will drive to Casablanca , after a few hours drive we will get there and Overnight at a nice hotel with breakfast..
After breakfast at the hotel you will visit the Hassan II mosque which is the main highlight there in Casablanca then drive to the airport at any time you want.
Included
- Travel in private tour with a comfortable AC 4x4 or Van
- Experienced English speaking driver
- Fuel
- Accommodation at nice hotels/riads with dinner and breakfast except in Marrakech , Fes and casablanca the dinner is not included.
- One night at the desert camp with dinner and breakfast.
- The camel ride to spend the night in the desert.
- Guided tour in Fes .
- Optional hiking for 1 hour in Todra Valley.
Exclude
- Lunch
- Dinner in Marrakech, Fes and Casablanca
- Drinks
- Entry fees
- Tips
Extra Info
🔹 Extra Information
Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Departure City: Marrakech
Ending City: Casablanca
Tour Type: Private One-Way Tour
Transportation: Air-conditioned 4x4 or Minivan
Accommodation: Riads, Hotel + Desert Camp
Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
Best Time to Travel: March to June, September to November
Languages Available: English (others on request)
🔹 Good to Know
Airport transfer is included on arrival day in Marrakech
Departure time for desert यात्रा days is around 08:00–08:30
Camel trekking lasts about 1–1.5 hours each way
Option to replace camel ride with 4x4 transfer
Guided city tour in Fes is included
Dinner is not included in Marrakech, Fes, and Casablanca
Comfortable shoes recommended for walking tours
Desert temperatures vary between day and night
Luggage is transported separately during desert excursion
🔹 Highlights
Airport and stay in Marrakech
Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass
Visit Ait Benhaddou
Explore Dades Valley and the Road of 1000 Kasbahs
Walk through Todra Gorge
Camel trekking in Erg Chebbi
Overnight in Sahara desert camp with campfire and music
Scenic drive through Ziz Valley and Middle Atlas
Guided exploration of Fes medina
Visit Hassan II Mosque
End tour in Casablanca
🔹 Optional Add-ons
Luxury desert camp upgrade
Quad biking or sandboarding in Merzouga
Private guide in Marrakech or Casablanca
Multilingual driver (French / Spanish / Italian)
Extra nights in Marrakech or Fes
Currency:
The official currency of Morocco is the Moroccan Dirham (MAD). On average, 1 Euro (EUR) equals approximately 10 to 11 dirhams, 1 US Dollar (USD) equals around 9 to 10 dirhams, and 1 British Pound (GBP) equals approximately 12 to 13 dirhams, depending on current exchange rates. In all major cities, you can withdraw cash using international Visa, MasterCard, and other widely accepted bank cards. There are also numerous exchange offices available at airports, city centers, and tourist areas. Please note that exporting Moroccan dirhams outside the country is prohibited, so it is recommended to exchange or withdraw only the amount you need.
Local Time:
Morocco generally operates on GMT+1, with slight adjustments during certain times of the year, particularly during Ramadan. Compared to countries such as France, Belgium, Germany, Italy, or Spain, there may be a one to two-hour time difference depending on the season. For travelers from the United Kingdom, Morocco often shares the same time zone or differs by one hour. Visitors from the United States or Canada should expect a larger time difference depending on their departure city.
Passport and Visa:
Citizens of many countries including France, Belgium, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Germany, Italy, Spain, and several other European nations are required to hold a valid passport with at least six months validity beyond the date of entry into Morocco. For short-term tourist stays, a visa is generally not required for these nationalities. However, entry requirements may vary depending on your country of origin, so it is strongly recommended to check with your local Moroccan embassy or consulate before traveling.
Health:
No specific vaccinations are required for most international travelers visiting Morocco. However, it is recommended to be up to date on routine vaccinations. The best precaution remains prevention: drink bottled water, avoid poorly preserved food, and consider purchasing travel insurance that covers medical expenses. Morocco’s major cities offer good healthcare facilities, and pharmacies are widely available throughout the country.
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