Why Choose This 5-Day Morocco Desert Tour from Casablanca?

This 5-day Morocco desert adventure is the perfect mix of cultural exploration, stunning landscapes, and unforgettable Sahara Desert experiences — all packed into one incredible journey. Highlights of your journey include: Discovering the historic city of Meknes and the impressive Bab Mansour gate Strolling through Azrou’s peaceful cedar forests and spotting wild monkeys Crossing the Middle Atlas Mountains with breathtaking panoramic views Riding camels into the golden dunes of Merzouga at sunset Sleeping under a star-filled sky in a luxury or traditional desert camp Visiting the spectacular Todra Gorge and the cinematic city of Ouarzazate Exploring the famous UNESCO site of Ait Benhaddou Kasbah Driving through the scenic High Atlas Mountains before arriving in Marrakech Start Planning Your Desert Adventure This 5-day tour is fully customizable. Want to add an extra day in the Sahara, upgrade to a luxury camp, or include more cultural stops? We’ll make it happen. 👉 Contact us today to book your 5 Days Morocco Desert Tour from Casablanca and experience the magic of Morocco — from vibrant cities to the endless sands of the Sahara.

5 Days Desert Tour from Casablanca to Merzouga

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Overview

This 5-day Morocco desert tour from Casablanca takes you on an incredible journey across Morocco’s most beautiful landscapes and historic cities. From the bustling streets of Casablanca to the peaceful Sahara Desert, you’ll experience the perfect mix of culture, history, and adventure.

You’ll explore imperial cities, drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains, ride a camel across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, and sleep under a star-filled desert sky. Along the way, you’ll visit famous landmarks like Meknes, Todra Gorge, Ait Benhaddou, and the film studios of Ouarzazate.

Day 1 :

Casablanca – Meknes – Azrou – Midelt

Your tour begins with a pick-up from your hotel or Casablanca airport. We start by exploring Meknes, one of Morocco’s Imperial Cities, known for its impressive gates, historical medina, and the stunning Bab Mansour.

Next, we travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping at Azrou, a Berber town surrounded by cedar forests where you can see Barbary macaque monkeys. The road continues through scenic mountain landscapes until we reach Midelt, a peaceful town where you’ll spend the night.

Day 2 :

Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga Desert

After breakfast, we continue south, driving through the dramatic landscapes of the Ziz Valley, famous for its lush palm groves and ancient kasbahs.

By afternoon, we arrive in Merzouga, gateway to the Sahara Desert. Here, your camel awaits to take you deep into the Erg Chebbi dunes. Watch the sunset over the golden sands, then enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner in a luxury desert camp. End the day with Berber music around the campfire under millions of stars.

Day 3 :

Merzouga – Erfoud – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley – Ouarzazate

Wake up early for an unforgettable Sahara sunrise, then ride your camel back to Merzouga. We continue through Erfoud, known for its fossil workshops, and drive to the majestic Todra Gorge, where towering cliffs reach up to 300 meters high.

The journey continues through the Dades Valley, known as the "Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs", before arriving in Ouarzazate, often called the "Hollywood of Africa" for its famous film studios. Overnight stay in Ouarzazate.

Day 4 :

Ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou – Marrakech

After breakfast, we visit the legendary Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site and filming location for movies like Gladiator and Game of Thrones.

We then drive through the High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260m), with spectacular views of valleys, villages, and winding mountain roads. By evening, we arrive in Marrakech, Morocco’s Red City

Day 5 :

Marrakech – Casablanca

If time permits, explore Marrakech’s famous attractions like Jemaa el-Fnaa square, Koutoubia Mosque, and the Majorelle Garden. Then, drive back to Casablanca, where your unforgettable 5-day Moroccan adventure ends.