5 Days / 4 Nights
5 Days Tour from Casablanca
Travel from Casablanca to Marrakech through Chefchaouen, Fes, the Middle Atlas, Merzouga Sahara, Dades Valley and Ait Ben Haddou on a private 5-day Morocco journey.
Casablanca to Marrakech Morocco Tour
Discover Northern Morocco, the Sahara and Marrakech
This 5 days tour from Casablanca combines northern Morocco, historic cities and the Sahara Desert in one private journey ending in Marrakech.
Begin with Rabat and the blue city of Chefchaouen before continuing to Fes, where an included local guide introduces you to the historic medina during an afternoon city tour.
From Fes, cross the Middle Atlas toward Merzouga for a camel ride and an overnight desert camp. The journey then continues through Todra Gorge and Dades Valley before following the southern route through Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou and the High Atlas Mountains to Marrakech.
Tour Highlights
Highlights of Your 5 Days Tour from Casablanca
Chefchaouen — Morocco’s Blue City
Explore the blue-painted streets and charming old medina of Chefchaouen.
Fes Medina with a Local Guide
Discover the historic Fes Medina with an included local guide, exploring its traditional streets, souks and craftsmanship.
Middle Atlas & Cedar Forest
Travel through Ifrane and the scenic Middle Atlas, with a stop at the Cedar Forest.
Merzouga, Camel Ride & Sahara Desert Camp
Experience the Erg Chebbi dunes, enjoy a camel ride across the Sahara and spend the night at a desert camp.
Todra Gorge & Dades Valley
Discover dramatic mountain scenery, impressive rock formations and the beautiful landscapes of southern Morocco.
Ait Ben Haddou & High Atlas Mountains
Visit the historic ksar of Ait Ben Haddou and cross the spectacular High Atlas Mountains on the way to Marrakech.
Tour Itinerary
5 Days Tour from Casablanca Itinerary
Day 1
Casablanca → Rabat → Chefchaouen
Your 5 days tour from Casablanca begins with pickup from your accommodation. Leave Morocco's Atlantic coast and travel north toward Rabat, the country's capital.
In Rabat, enjoy time to discover some of the city's important landmarks and its blend of historic and modern Morocco. Entrance fees to monuments and attractions are not included.
Continue through northern Morocco toward Chefchaouen, set among the Rif Mountains. After arrival, enjoy the atmosphere of the Blue City and its distinctive blue-painted streets.
Spend the evening in Chefchaouen and enjoy your first overnight stay of the journey.
Overnight: Hotel or riad
Meals: Breakfast
Day 2
Chefchaouen → Fes → Afternoon Fes City Tour
After breakfast, leave Chefchaouen and travel toward Fes. Enjoy the changing scenery of northern Morocco along the journey before arriving in one of the country's most historic cities.
In the afternoon, meet your local Fes guide and begin exploring the historic medina. Walk through its narrow streets and discover traditional souks, craftsmanship and important cultural areas of the old city.
Your local guide helps you understand the history and daily life of Fes while navigating the medina. The guide is included in the tour, while entrance fees to monuments and attractions are paid separately where applicable.
After the afternoon sightseeing, settle into your accommodation in Fes for the night.
Overnight: Hotel or riad
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3
Fes → Ifrane → Cedar Forest → Ziz Valley → Merzouga
After breakfast, leave Fes and travel south through the Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop in Ifrane, known for its distinctive alpine-style architecture and mountain setting.
Continue to the Cedar Forest, where you can enjoy a short stop among the tall cedar trees before traveling through the changing landscapes of the Middle Atlas.
The route continues toward the Ziz Valley, where palm groves and desert landscapes signal your approach to southeastern Morocco and the Sahara.
Arrive in Merzouga near the Erg Chebbi dunes and begin your camel ride across the Sahara. Enjoy the desert scenery before reaching your camp for dinner and an overnight stay among the dunes.
Overnight: Desert camp
Meals: Dinner and breakfast
Day 4
Merzouga → Todra Gorge → Dades Valley
Wake early if you would like to enjoy sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes. After breakfast at the desert camp, leave Merzouga and continue through the landscapes of southeastern Morocco.
Travel toward Tinghir and Todra Gorge, passing desert towns, palm-filled areas and rocky scenery along the way.
At Todra Gorge, take time to walk beneath the impressive canyon walls and enjoy the natural setting before continuing toward the Dades Valley.
Arrive in the Dades Valley later in the day, surrounded by dramatic rock formations, traditional villages and changing mountain landscapes.
Overnight: Hotel or riad
Meals: Dinner and breakfast
Day 5
Dades Valley → Rose Valley → Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → High Atlas → Marrakech
After breakfast, leave the Dades Valley and travel through the Rose Valley toward Ouarzazate, following a scenic route through southern Morocco.
Continue to Ait Ben Haddou, a historic fortified ksar built in traditional earthen architecture. Enjoy time to explore the site and its distinctive setting before continuing toward the mountains.
From Ait Ben Haddou, cross the High Atlas Mountains along winding roads with mountain scenery, valleys and viewpoints along the route.
Arrive in Marrakech later in the day. Your 5 days tour from Casablanca ends with drop-off at your accommodation in Marrakech.
What's Included
- ✓Pick-up from your accommodation in Casablanca
- ✓Drop-off at your accommodation in Marrakech
- ✓Private air-conditioned transportation
- ✓Professional English-speaking driver
- ✓4 nights accommodation in selected hotels, riads and desert camp
- ✓Breakfasts during the overnight stays
- ✓Dinner at the Merzouga desert camp and in the Dades Valley
- ✓Local guide for the Fes city tour
- ✓Camel ride in the Erg Chebbi dunes
- ✓Overnight stay in a Sahara Desert camp
What's Not Included
- ×Lunches
- ×Dinners in Fes and Chefchaouen
- ×Drinks
- ×Entrance fees to monuments and attractions
- ×Personal expenses
- ×Tips and gratuities
- ×Anything not specifically listed under Included
Tour Route
Casablanca to Marrakech via Merzouga Route
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the 5 days tour from Casablanca start and finish?
The tour starts with pickup from your accommodation in Casablanca and finishes with drop-off at your accommodation in Marrakech.
How much driving is involved during the 5-day tour?
This itinerary covers several regions of Morocco in five days, so some days include longer drives. The journey is broken up with sightseeing stops and changing landscapes along the route.
How does the Fes city tour work on Day 2?
After traveling from Chefchaouen to Fes, you meet a local guide for an afternoon introduction to the historic medina. Because this is an afternoon visit rather than a full-day city tour, the focus is on the main areas and experiences of Fes.
Is this a fast-paced Morocco tour?
Yes. This 5-day itinerary covers a large part of Morocco, from Casablanca and Chefchaouen to Fes, the Sahara and Marrakech. Some days involve longer drives, with sightseeing stops along the way.
What is the Sahara experience like on this tour?
On Day 3, you reach Merzouga and the Erg Chebbi dunes, take a camel ride across the desert and spend the night at a Sahara camp. Dinner and breakfast are included at the camp.
Will we have time to walk in Todra Gorge?
Yes. Day 4 includes a stop at Todra Gorge where you can leave the vehicle and enjoy a walk beneath the canyon walls before continuing to the Dades Valley.
Do we visit Ait Ben Haddou before reaching Marrakech?
Yes. On the final day, the journey passes through the Rose Valley and Ouarzazate before visiting Ait Ben Haddou. You then cross the High Atlas Mountains and finish the tour in Marrakech.
Can I continue my Morocco trip from Marrakech after the tour?
Yes. The tour is designed to finish in Marrakech rather than returning to Casablanca, making it convenient if you plan to stay in Marrakech or continue your journey from there.