6-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Casablanca
This private 6-day desert tour from Casablanca is the shortest way to see the Sahara and be back for your flight. Fes and its medina, a night in the Merzouga dunes, the Todra and Dades gorges, Aït Benhaddou and Marrakech, then back to Casablanca airport.
Highlights
- Rabat and Meknes on the way north
- Guided tour of the Fes medina
- Camel trek and Sahara desert camp
- Todra Gorge and Dades Valley
- Aït Benhaddou (UNESCO)
- A night in Marrakech
Day by day
Casablanca – Rabat – Meknes – Fes
Welcome at Casablanca airport or your hotel, then up the coast to Rabat, inland to Meknes and on to Fes. Overnight in Fes.
Guided tour of Fes
A full day in Fes el-Bali with a local guide. Overnight in Fes.
Fes – Ifrane – Merzouga
The Middle Atlas and the Ziz Valley. Sunset camel trek and a night in a desert camp.
Merzouga – Todra – Dades
Sunrise over the dunes, the Todra Gorge and the Dades Valley. Overnight in the Dades Valley.
Dades – Aït Benhaddou – Marrakech
Kasbahs of the south and the Tizi n’Tichka pass. Overnight in Marrakech.
Marrakech – Casablanca
About 3 hours back to Casablanca for your flight.
Included
- Casablanca airport pick-up and drop-off
- Private A/C vehicle and English-speaking driver
- 5 nights: hotels, riads and desert camp
- Breakfast and dinner each night
- Sunset camel trek in Erg Chebbi
- Guided tour of Fes
Not included
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance tickets and local guides unless listed
- Optional activities (4×4, sandboarding)
- Tips
Driving times
Day 2 is a guided day in Fes with no long drive. Times below are driving only. Stops for photos, visits and meals come on top.
| Day | Route | Distance | Driving time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Casablanca to Fes, via Rabat and Meknes | about 290 km | about 4.5 hours |
| Day 3 | Fes to Merzouga | about 470 km | about 8 hours |
| Day 4 | Merzouga to the Dades Valley, via the Todra Gorge | about 270 km | about 5 hours |
| Day 5 | Dades Valley to Marrakech, via Aït Benhaddou | about 320 km | about 6 hours |
| Day 6 | Marrakech to Casablanca | about 240 km | about 3 hours |
Best time to go
The best time for this tour is March to May and September to November, when the weather is pleasant in the cities, the mountains and the desert. Summer (June to August) is very hot inland and in the Sahara, so we start early and plan camel rides for sunset and sunrise. In winter (December to February) cities are mild and sunny, but desert nights are cold and snow can sometimes close the mountain passes for a few hours, so pack warm layers.
Your 6-day route from Casablanca
- Casablanca
- Rabat
- Meknes
- Fes
- Merzouga
- Boumalne Dades
- Ait Benhaddou
- Marrakech
- Casablanca
What our travellers say about their trip
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6-day Casablanca desert tour FAQ
Is 6 days enough for the Sahara from Casablanca?
Yes. It is a full loop with one night in the desert. For Chefchaouen as well, choose our 7 or 8-day tours from Casablanca.
Do you pick us up at Casablanca airport?
Yes. Your driver meets you in the arrivals hall at Mohammed V airport and brings you back there at the end of the tour.
Can we end in Marrakech instead?
Yes. Our 7-day Casablanca to Marrakech tour ends in Marrakech, or we can adapt this one.
How do I pay?
Sending a request is free. We confirm availability and your final price on WhatsApp or by email, then you confirm with a secure PayPal deposit and pay the rest on arrival.
How long is the drive each day?
The longest driving day is day 3, Fes to Merzouga: about 470 km, about 8 hours of driving. The other days are shorter. There are stops for photos, visits and meals along the way, and the driving times table on this page shows every day.
Is this tour suitable for children?
Yes. Because the tour is private, we can adjust the pace and add extra stops for children. Tell us their ages when you book so we can plan the day around your family.
