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5 days Morocco tour from Casablanca
Experience the magic of Morocco on this unforgettable 5 days Morocco tour from Casablanca, designed to showcase the country’s most iconic landscapes, rich culture, and historic cities. From the modern energy of Casablanca to the ancient medinas, blue mountain towns, golden Sahara dunes, and vibrant souks of Marrakech, this journey offers the perfect mix of adventure and discovery.
Begin your trip with a visit to the magnificent Hassan II Mosque before traveling through Morocco’s imperial heritage in Rabat and Fes. Wander through centuries-old medinas, admire traditional architecture, and experience authentic Moroccan culture.
Continue through the scenic Middle Atlas Mountains, cedar forests, and Berber villages on your way to the breathtaking Sahara Desert in Merzouga. Enjoy a camel trek across the dunes of Erg Chebbi, witness a magical sunset, and spend the night in a desert camp under a sky full of stars.
The adventure continues through spectacular valleys and canyons such as Todra Gorge and the dramatic landscapes of southern Morocco. Visit the famous UNESCO World Heritage site Ait Ben Haddou before crossing the High Atlas Mountains to arrive in colorful Marrakech.
This 5-day Morocco tour is ideal for travelers who want to experience the country’s highlights in a short time, combining history, culture, desert adventure, and stunning scenery into one unforgettable journey.
5 days Morocco tour from Casablanca
Tour Start: Casablanca – Pick-up from airport, hotel, or city center.
Tour End: Marrakech – Drop-off at your hotel, airport, or preferred location.
Itineraries
Day 1
Casablanca – Rabat – Meknes – Fes
Departure from your accommodation to Fez, passing through Rabat and Meknes. We will visit key sites in these cities as well as Volubilis. We will then continue on to Fez, where we will arrive at the end of the day and spend the night in a riad.
Day 2
Fes – Azrou – Ziz Valley – Erfoud – Merzouga
Today we’ll head to Merzouga, stopping in Azrou, a Berber village nestled in the heart of the famous cedar forest. We’ll have lunch in Midelt at a traditional Moroccan restaurant, then cross the Tizi N Talgham pass and travel along the beautiful Ziz Gorge, stopping to enjoy panoramic views along the way.
We’ll pass through Berber villages on our way to Erfoud, then Rissani, and finally arrive in Merzouga. Here we’ll stay at a local hotel near the desert dunes.
Day 3
Visit the nomads - the M fis Mines - The village of Khamlia
Today we’ll explore the desert region by visiting the Gnawa people in the village of Khamlia. You’ll also have the chance to meet nomadic families who still live in Berber tents.
Later, we’ll return to the village of Merzouga, where we’ll take a camel ride to explore the Erg Chebbi dunes. Here, we’ll spend the night amidst the sand dunes. You’ll enjoy the sunset, and tonight’s dinner will be served at the desert camp with Berber music around the campfire.
Day 4
Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley – Valley of Roses – Ouarzazate.
Get up early in the morning if you want to see the sunrise; have breakfast and take a shower at the camp, then head to Rissani to visit the local market where the nomads sell their goods. From there, we’ll head to the Todra Gorges, the highest and narrowest gorges in Morocco.
After lunch in the heart of the gorges, we’ll head toward the Dades Valley, passing through Kalaat Mgouna and Ouarzazate. The route through the Dades Valley is known as the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, offering plenty of opportunities to take some of the best photos of the trip.
We’ll stop in Kalaat Mgouna, “the pink city,” and spend the night at a hotel in Ouarzazate.
Day 5
Ouarzazate – Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech
After breakfast, our journey continues to Marrakech, passing through the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, the largest kasbah in Morocco, where many films have been shot.
We will cross the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260 m) in the High Atlas Mountains. At the end of the day, we will arrive at your accommodation in Marrakech.
Trip Includes
- Pick-up in Casablanca and drop-off in Marrakech
- Private air-conditioned transport
- Professional English speaking driver-guide
- 4 nights accommodation (hotels + desert camp)
- Daily breakfast
- Dinner in desert camp
- Dinner in desert hotel
- Dinner in Ouarzazate
- Camel trek in Erg Chebbi
- Fuel
Trip Excludes
- Lunches
- Dinner in Fes
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Entrance fees to monuments and attractions
- Tips for driver, guides, and camp staff
- Optional activities not mentioned in itinerary
The tour usually starts between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM with pick-up from your hotel, airport, or accommodation in Casablanca.
The tour ends in Marrakech with drop-off at your hotel, riad, or airport.
This tour can be arranged as a private tour or shared group tour depending on your preference.
Yes, a camel trek in the dunes of Erg Chebbi is usually included.
Yes, families with children can join. Private tours are usually more comfortable for families.
Some days involve long scenic drives, especially to and from the Sahara Desert.
Yes, most accommodations and restaurants can provide vegetarian or special meal options with advance notice.