12-Day Morocco Desert from Casablanca to Merzouga

Duration

12 days / 11 nights

Max People

17

Min Age

10+

Pickup

4×4 Vehicle or Minibus

Overview:

Experience the best of Morocco on this 12-day journey from Casablanca to the Sahara Desert in Merzouga. This immersive tour takes you through Morocco’s most captivating cities, mountain landscapes, ancient ruins, and golden sand dunes. From the Atlantic coast to the High Atlas Mountains and deep into the Sahara, discover Morocco’s diverse culture, rich history, and warm hospitality. Enjoy guided medina tours, taste traditional Moroccan cuisine, and spend magical nights under desert stars in a Berber camp.

Tour Highlights:

  • Visit the majestic Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca.
  • Explore the picturesque blue streets of Chefchaouen, the Blue Pearl.
  • Discover the well-preserved Roman ruins of Volubilis.
  • Dive into the rich culture of Fez, home to the world’s oldest university.
  • Cross the scenic Middle Atlas Mountains and cedar forests.
  • Ride camels across the Erg Chebbi dunes of Merzouga.
  • Enjoy a night in a traditional Berber desert camp under the stars.
  • Walk through the towering canyons of Todra Gorges.
  • Travel through the Dades Valley and palm-filled oases.
  • Explore the ancient ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO site.
  • Conclude your tour in Marrakech, exploring its souks, palaces, and gardens.

Included/Excluded

  • Airport transfer to Asilah on day of arrival
  • Overnight in Asilah on a half-board basis
  • 1 night in Chefchaouen on half-board basis
  • 1 night in Fez on half-board basis
  • Transport: in a 4x4, 6-seater tourist vehicle from Fes to Merzouga with driver and diesel (AND DURING YOUR ENTIRE TRIP). (This means of transport will be reserved especially and privately for you from your arrival to your departure. (With driver and diesel included).
  • Lunch halfway between Fes and Merzouga.
  • 01 an overnight bivouac in the dune tents.
  • Camel ride to bivouac.
  • four nights half-board at the Kasbah du berger.
  • 2 4x4 trips to the Rissani market
  • 4x4 dune tour and picnic
  • 04 lunches in and around Merzouga.
  • Drinks
  • Historical monuments entrance fees
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Tips

Tour Plan

Day 01 Arrival in Casablanca

Arrival and welcome at Casablanca airport,

Visit to the Hassan II mosque

Transfer to Asilah

Day 02 Asilah, Chefchaouen

After breakfast, departure in 4x4 to Chefchaouen

Tour of the Hercules caves in Tangier and Cap Spartel

Overnight in Chefchaouen

Day 03 Chefchaouen, Fez

After breakfast. Departure to Fez via My Idriss (Morocco's Mecca)

Volubilis trail

Overnight in Fez

Day 03 Fes

Visit Fez: Enjoy an unforgettable day in the world's oldest city. Admire the world's most exceptional medina. Explore the thousands of narrow streets and historic monuments. Immerse yourself in the culture and history of Fez.

Day 04 Fes, Merzouga

After breakfast, departure by 4x4 for Merzouga. Passage through Imozzar, Ifrance, monkey forest, Midelt...

Lunch in Zaida

Then Errachidia, Erfoud, Merzouga.

Overnight at the Kasbah du Berger.

Day 05 Merzouga

Picnic day

4x4 outing, lunch in the desert.

Return to the kasbah in the late afternoon.

Overnight at the kasbah.

Day 06 Merzouga

Morning departure for the weekly market in Rissani.

Visit the market, Lfida museum...

At midday, eat Mafouna (local pizza).

Return to the kasbah.

Night in a camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes.

Day 07 Merzouga

Morning visit to Jardin de Merzouga

Afternoon meal Pizza Berbere in Khamlia

Afternoon at leisure

Day 08 Merzouga, Ouarzazate

After breakfast, departure in 4x4 to Ouarzazate

Passage through ancient Khettara (Jorf irrigation system)

Visit to the Todgha gorges

Day 09 Ouarzazate, Marrakech

After breakfast, departure for Marrakech, passing through Ait Ben Haddou and the Cole de Tichka.

Day 10 Marrakech

After breakfast: Marrakech city tour

Afternoon free

Day 11 Marrakech, Essaouira

Passage through the argan forest

Visit to the town of Essaouira

Day 12 Essaouira, Casablanca

Transfer from Essaouira to Casablanca airport

Tour Map

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