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Twelve days from Casablanca: the imperial cities, two nights in Merzouga, the Dades Valley, Marrakech, Essaouira and back via Oualidia to Casablanca, with a free day in Fes and in Marrakech. 12 days · 11 nights · from € 1.599 per person · Private tour.
This 12-day Casablanca desert tour is a private Morocco desert tour starting and ending in Casablanca. The route runs from Casablanca through Rabat, Chefchaouen, Volubilis, Fes and back to Casablanca. You travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with your own driver, only with your own group, you set the pace, and you stay in hand-picked riads and hotels along the way.
The best part is the desert itself. In Merzouga you swap the car for camels and take a camel ride in Erg Chebbi at sunset, then spend the night in a desert camp in Erg Chebbi with dinner and Berber music by the fire. Wake up early for the sunrise over the dunes — the quietest hour of the whole trip — and try sandboarding before the ride back to the village.
The best time to visit Merzouga is March to May and September to November, when the days are warm and the crowds are thinner. The tour runs all year. The price for this tour is confirmed on enquiry — send us your dates and group size and we send you a quote.
1 / 5Atlas Mountains in Morocco
Morocco's biggest city, home to the Hassan II Mosque on the Atlantic shore.
The capital — the Hassan Tower, the Kasbah of the Udayas and the royal city by the sea.
The blue city in the Rif mountains, famous for its blue-painted streets and relaxed pace.
Roman ruins with mosaics, on a hill above the plain between Fes and Meknes.
The oldest medina in the world — tanneries, craft workshops and 9,000 alleys to get lost in.
The Ziz Valley — a green line of palm groves cutting through the desert on the road to Merzouga.
Arrival in Casablanca, Hassan II Mosque from outside, drive to Rabat. Overnight in Rabat.
Walk in Rabat, drive to Chefchaouen. Overnight in the blue city.
Via Volubilis and Meknes to Fes. Overnight in a riad in the medina.
Guided day in the medina of Fes: tanneries, the Medersa and the craft quarters. Overnight in Fes.
Free day in Fes, for example the Royal Palace from outside, the potteries or a trip to Sefrou. Overnight in Fes.
Through the Middle Atlas and the Ziz Valley to Merzouga. Camel ride at sunset, night in the desert camp.
A day in Merzouga: dunes, the village of Khamlia, sandboarding. Second night in camp or in a hotel at the edge of the dunes.
Sunrise in the dunes, drive to Todra Gorge and into the Dades Valley. Overnight in a hotel or riad.
Via Ouarzazate and Ait Ben Haddou to Marrakech. Overnight in a riad.
Guided walk: Jemaa el-Fna, the Koutoubia and the souks. Overnight in Marrakech.
Drive to the Atlantic coast and Essaouira. Afternoon in the medina and at the harbour, overnight in Essaouira.
Drive along the coast via Oualidia back to Casablanca. Arrival in the afternoon, end of the tour.
The from-price is per person for the tour as described. The exact price depends on your travel dates, group size and hotels — it falls as the group grows. Your quote after the enquiry is the price that counts.
Price to confirm on enquiry
Marrakech to Merzouga: about 560 km, 9–10 hours of driving, split over two days.
Night in a desert camp in Erg Chebbi: beds, blankets, dinner and music by the fire. A luxury camp is available on request.
Pack light for the camp: a small overnight bag, warm layers for the evening, sun protection and good walking shoes.
Your own vehicle and driver, only your group. No strangers, no fixed departure dates, no rushing.
One more day: a free day in Fes and the return to Casablanca via Oualidia, so the tour starts and ends in Casablanca.
Yes, licensed city guides are included in Fes and Rabat.
Yes, the 10-day and 9-day tours are the shorter versions of the same route.
March to May and September to November are the best months: warm days, cool desert nights and clear skies. The tour runs all year. In summer (June to August) the desert is very hot, over 45°C, so the camel ride and the camp stay are planned for the cooler hours.
The price for this tour is confirmed on enquiry. Send us your dates and group size and we send you a quote.
Visit Maghreb on TripAdvisor: 5 out of 5. Read them on TripAdvisor. TripAdvisor ↗
“Five Canadians on our 12-Day Grand Morocco Tour from Casablanca with Visit Maghreb — Casablanca, Marrakech, Fes, the blue streets of Chefchaouen and the Sahara. Our guide Ali stood out for his kindness and care all the way through. I highly recommend this tour to anyone planning a trip to Morocco.”
Isabelle P · Toronto, Canada · 10-Day Private Tour · TripAdvisor ↗
“Five of us from Canada booked our 12-Day Grand Morocco Tour from Casablanca with Visit Maghreb — Casablanca, Marrakech, Fes, the Blue Pearl and the Sahara. Our guide Ali is a very kind person who looked after us the whole way, and even taught us a few Berber words. We had so much fun and truly enjoyed the tour.”
Cora B · Montreal, Canada · 10-Day Private Tour · TripAdvisor ↗
“Our 12-Day Grand Morocco Tour from Casablanca from Casablanca was unforgettable — Marrakech, Casablanca and the Sahara, the best of Morocco. We learned so much about Moroccan culture, and our guide Hassan knew Morocco inside out. We really enjoyed our ten days — highly recommended.”
Harlan E · Nashville, USA · 10-Day Morocco Tour from Casablanca · TripAdvisor ↗
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