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7-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga
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VISIT MAGHREB / Tours / 7-Day Imperial Cities & Desert Tour from Casablanca
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The imperial cities in one week: Casablanca, Rabat, Chefchaouen, Fes and Meknes, then over the Atlas into the desert at Merzouga and back to Marrakech. Private, with your own driver and licensed city guides in the imperial cities. 7 days · 6 nights · from € 899 per person · Private tour.
This 7-day Casablanca to Marrakech desert tour is a private Morocco desert tour from Casablanca to Marrakech. The route runs from Casablanca through Rabat, Chefchaouen, Volubilis, Meknes to Marrakech. 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. Prices start at € 899 per person, and the exact price is in the quote you get after your enquiry — it depends on your group size and the season.
1 / 5Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca
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 imperial city of Moulay Ismail, with the Bab Mansour gate and the granaries.
The oldest medina in the world — tanneries, craft workshops and 9,000 alleys to get lost in.
Arrival in Casablanca, see the Hassan II Mosque from outside, then drive to Rabat. Overnight in Rabat.
A short walk in Rabat, then drive to Chefchaouen, the blue city in the Rif mountains. Overnight in Chefchaouen.
Via the Roman ruins of Volubilis and Meknes to Fes. Overnight in a riad in Fes.
Guided day in the medina of Fes: tanneries, the Medersa and the craft quarters. Overnight in Fes.
Drive through the Middle Atlas and the Ziz Valley to Merzouga. Camel ride at sunset, night in the desert camp.
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. Arrival in the late 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.
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.
Yes, licensed city guides are included in Fes and Rabat. In Chefchaouen and Meknes your driver shows you around.
Yes, the route can start in Marrakech, Fes or Tangier. State your arrival place in the enquiry.
You sleep in a fixed desert camp in Erg Chebbi with beds, blankets and toilets in the camp. A luxury camp is available on request.
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.
Prices start at € 899 per person. The exact price depends on your group size and the season, and it is in the quote you get after your enquiry.
Visit Maghreb on TripAdvisor: 5 out of 5. Read them on TripAdvisor. TripAdvisor ↗
“Five Spanish friends on our 7-Day Imperial Cities & Desert Tour from Casablanca with Visit Maghreb, recommended by a friend. They arranged everything professionally, from transport to stays. Our guide Ali was an amazing driver who showed us the beauty of Morocco. The best moment was in the Sahara: a camel ride at sunset, a night in a luxurious desert camp and delicious food. We had a great time — unforgettable memories. We will recommend you to our friends and family.”
Five friends from Spain · January 2025 · 7-Day Morocco Tour · TripAdvisor ↗
“I highly recommend this agency. We sent them our rough itinerary and they came back with a great plan; after a little fine-tuning we were off to Morocco. We especially loved hiking with Mohamed in the High Atlas from Imlil. Our driver Ali ran the whole logistics — dependable, punctual and honest. I can't praise our experience highly enough.”
Companion59351 · Jersey City, USA · Bespoke Atlas & Imperial Cities Tour · TripAdvisor ↗
“An amazing desert ride — the sunset and sunrise will stay with you forever, and the staff is always there for you. There is a lot of road to cover by car, but the camel ride repays your patience. We stopped in lovely places with good food along the way. Strongly recommended.”
Susanna L · Private Desert Tour with Camel Ride · TripAdvisor ↗
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