7-Day Sahara Tour from Casablanca in Morocco
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7-Day Sahara Tour from Casablanca

Explore Marrakech, the Sahara and Fes on a private 7-day journey from Casablanca, with the High Atlas Mountains, Dades Valley, Merzouga and a desert camp.

Duration

7 Days / 6 Nights

Tour Type

Private Tour

Group Size

Up to 4 People

Departure

Casablanca

Arrival

Casablanca

Languages

English, French

Tour Overview

Your Morocco journey

Discover Morocco's historic cities, mountain landscapes and Sahara Desert on this private 7-day Morocco tour from Casablanca.

The journey begins in Casablanca and travels south to Marrakech, where you spend time discovering one of Morocco's most famous cities. A full day in Marrakech gives you time to explore the old medina, traditional markets, historic areas and the atmosphere of the city before continuing toward southern Morocco.

From Marrakech, cross the High Atlas Mountains and travel through Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate before reaching the Dades Valley. The landscape changes quickly as busy cities give way to mountain roads, traditional villages and wide valleys.

Continue through Todra Gorges toward Merzouga, where the golden Erg Chebbi dunes mark the beginning of your Sahara experience. Ride a camel across the dunes, enjoy the desert sunset and spend the night at a Sahara camp.

After leaving Merzouga, travel north through the Ziz Valley, Midelt and the Middle Atlas Mountains before arriving in Fes. You then have a full day to discover the historic city before returning to Casablanca.

This seven-day Morocco itinerary is designed for travelers who want a balanced journey rather than a quick desert trip. It combines time in Marrakech and Fes with the Sahara, mountain scenery and some of southern Morocco's most memorable landscapes.

Tour Route
Casablanca
Marrakech
High Atlas Mountains
Ait Ben Haddou
Ouarzazate
Dades Valley
Todra Gorges
Merzouga
Erg Chebbi
Sahara Desert
Ziz Valley
Midelt
Middle Atlas Mountains
Ifrane
Fes
Casablanca

Tour Highlights

Highlights of your journey

Start and finish your private journey in Casablanca

Spend a full day discovering Marrakech

Cross the High Atlas Mountains through dramatic scenery

Visit the historic fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou

Travel through Ouarzazate and the landscapes of southern Morocco

Spend a night in the beautiful Dades Valley

Walk between the high canyon walls of Todra Gorges

Reach Merzouga and the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi

Ride a camel across the Sahara Desert

Watch the sunset over the dunes

Spend a memorable night at a Sahara desert camp

Travel through the palm-filled Ziz Valley

Cross the Middle Atlas Mountains on the way to Fes

Spend a full day exploring historic Fes

Experience cities, mountains, valleys and desert landscapes in one journey

Enjoy private transportation and flexible stops throughout the tour

Day by Day

Your day-by-day itinerary

7 Days / 6 Nights

Open each day to discover the route, stops and experiences planned during your private journey.

1

Day 1

Casablanca – Marrakech

Your 7-day Sahara tour from Casablanca begins with pickup in Casablanca.

Meet your driver and leave Morocco's Atlantic coast as you begin the journey south toward Marrakech.

The first day is designed to be simple and comfortable. Instead of adding several sightseeing stops, the main goal is to reach Marrakech with enough time to settle into your accommodation and prepare for the days ahead.

Depending on your pickup time, you may have some free time after arrival to walk around the city, enjoy a meal or experience the evening atmosphere.

Marrakech will be your base for the first two nights of the journey, allowing you to explore the city properly the following day.

Spend the night in Marrakech.

Day Highlights

  • Pickup in Casablanca
  • Private transfer toward Marrakech
  • Travel through central Morocco
  • Arrival in Marrakech
  • Free time depending on arrival time
  • Overnight stay in Marrakech
2

Day 2

Full Day Exploring Marrakech

Today is dedicated to Marrakech, giving you time to experience the city without needing to continue driving to another destination.

Explore the historic medina, where narrow streets lead through traditional markets, workshops and old neighborhoods.

Take time to discover the city's architecture, public squares and local atmosphere. Depending on your interests, you can also visit gardens, historic buildings or quieter areas outside the busiest parts of the medina.

Having a full day in Marrakech makes this itinerary different from shorter desert tours that leave the city soon after arrival.

You can explore at your own pace and choose the places that interest you most.

Return to your accommodation for a second night in Marrakech.

Day Highlights

  • Full day in Marrakech
  • Explore the historic medina
  • Walk through traditional souks
  • Discover local architecture
  • Enjoy time around the city's main areas
  • Flexible sightseeing according to your interests
  • Second overnight stay in Marrakech
3

Day 3

Marrakech – High Atlas Mountains – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley

After breakfast, leave Marrakech and begin the journey toward southern Morocco.

Cross the High Atlas Mountains along a scenic road surrounded by mountain peaks, valleys and traditional villages. Stops can be made along the way to enjoy the views and take photos.

Continue toward Ait Ben Haddou, a historic fortified village known for its traditional earthen architecture.

Take time to explore the area before continuing toward Ouarzazate.

From Ouarzazate, travel farther into southern Morocco as the scenery changes between dry mountains, palm-filled areas and wide open valleys.

Continue toward the Dades Valley and arrive later in the day.

Enjoy dinner and spend the third night of your journey in the Dades area.

Day Highlights

  • Breakfast in Marrakech
  • Cross the High Atlas Mountains
  • Enjoy panoramic mountain scenery
  • Visit Ait Ben Haddou
  • Continue through Ouarzazate
  • Travel through southern Morocco
  • Arrive in the Dades Valley
  • Dinner and overnight stay in the Dades area
4

Day 4

Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Merzouga – Sahara Desert

After breakfast, leave the Dades Valley and continue your journey toward the Sahara.

Travel through the landscapes of southeastern Morocco before reaching Todra Gorges.

Take time to walk between the high canyon walls and enjoy the natural surroundings. The dramatic cliffs make Todra one of the most distinctive stops on the road to the desert.

Continue toward Merzouga as the rocky landscapes gradually become more open and the Erg Chebbi dunes begin to appear.

In the late afternoon, prepare for your camel ride into the Sahara.

Ride across the golden dunes and enjoy the quiet desert atmosphere as the sun begins to set.

After sunset, continue to your desert camp.

Enjoy dinner and spend the night surrounded by the Sahara dunes.

Day Highlights

  • Breakfast in the Dades Valley
  • Travel through southeastern Morocco
  • Visit Todra Gorges
  • Walk through the canyon
  • Continue toward Merzouga
  • Arrive at the Erg Chebbi dunes
  • Camel ride across the Sahara
  • Watch the desert sunset
  • Dinner at the desert camp
  • Overnight stay in the Sahara
5

Day 5

Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Midelt – Middle Atlas Mountains – Fes

Start the morning in the peaceful Sahara Desert.

If you wish, wake up early to watch the sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes before returning to the camp for breakfast.

After leaving Merzouga, begin the journey north toward Fes.

Travel through the Ziz Valley, where long stretches of palm trees and mountain scenery create a strong contrast with the open desert.

Continue toward Midelt and then into the Middle Atlas Mountains.

As you travel north, the landscape changes again. Dry desert scenery gives way to mountains, forests and cooler surroundings.

Continue through the Ifrane area before reaching Fes later in the day.

Check into your accommodation and enjoy a relaxed evening before exploring the city the following day.

Spend the night in Fes.

Day Highlights

  • Optional sunrise over Erg Chebbi
  • Breakfast at the desert camp
  • Departure from Merzouga
  • Travel through the Ziz Valley
  • Continue toward Midelt
  • Cross the Middle Atlas Mountains
  • Pass through the Ifrane area
  • Arrive in Fes
  • Overnight stay in Fes
6

Day 6

Full Day Exploring Fes

Today is dedicated to Fes, one of Morocco's oldest and most important cultural cities.

Explore the historic medina, where narrow streets connect traditional markets, workshops, neighborhoods and historic buildings.

Fes is known for its crafts, architecture and strong cultural traditions. Spending a full day here gives you enough time to experience the city without immediately continuing to the next destination.

Depending on your interests, you can explore traditional craft areas, viewpoints, historic sites and different parts of the old city.

The day can be planned at a comfortable pace, with time for breaks and personal exploration.

Return to your accommodation for a second night in Fes.

Day Highlights

  • Full day in Fes
  • Explore the historic medina
  • Walk through traditional streets and markets
  • Discover local crafts
  • See historic architecture
  • Enjoy flexible sightseeing
  • Second overnight stay in Fes
7

Day 7

Fes – Casablanca

After breakfast, leave Fes and begin the final journey back to Casablanca.

Today's drive completes your seven-day route across Morocco.

After several days of historic cities, mountain roads, desert landscapes and valleys, the journey returns to the Atlantic side of the country.

Stops can be made along the way for rest, meals and photos depending on your schedule.

Arrive in Casablanca later in the day.

Your 7-day Morocco tour from Casablanca ends after a journey through Marrakech, the High Atlas Mountains, the Sahara Desert and Fes.

Final drop-off can be arranged in Casablanca according to your travel plans.

Day Highlights

  • Breakfast in Fes
  • Departure toward Casablanca
  • Travel through northern and central Morocco
  • Flexible stops for rest and meals
  • Return to Casablanca
  • Final drop-off in Casablanca
  • End of the seven-day journey

Tour Details

Included & not included

Your Tour

Included

  • Private transportation throughout the tour
  • English- or French-speaking driver
  • Six nights of accommodation
  • Two nights in Marrakech
  • One night in the Dades area
  • One night at a Sahara desert camp near Merzouga
  • Two nights in Fes
  • Breakfasts throughout the tour
  • Dinner in the Dades area
  • Dinner at the Sahara desert camp
  • Camel ride in the Merzouga desert
  • Free time to explore Marrakech and Fes
  • Flexible stops for photos and breaks during the journey
  • Pickup and final drop-off in Casablanca

Please Note

Not Included

  • Lunches
  • Dinners unless mentioned in the included section
  • Drinks
  • Entrance fees to monuments and attractions
  • Local city guides unless requested
  • Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Any services not mentioned in the included section

Where You'll Stay

Accommodation during the tour

Your accommodation can be adapted to your preferred comfort level and travel style.

Night 1

Marrakech

Hotel or Riad

Night 2

Marrakech

Hotel or Riad

Night 3

Dades Valley

Hotel or Riad

Night 4

Merzouga

Sahara Desert Camp

Night 5

Fes

Hotel or Riad

Night 6

Fes

Hotel or Riad

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions about this tour

Find answers to common questions about the itinerary, accommodation and your travel experience.

Is the 7-day Sahara tour from Casablanca private?

Yes. This is a private tour for you and your travel group. You travel in a private vehicle with more flexibility for stops, breaks and the pace of the journey.

Where does the 7-day Morocco tour start and finish?

The tour starts and finishes in Casablanca. It follows a circular route through Marrakech, the Sahara Desert and Fes before returning to Casablanca.

What can I see on a 7-day Morocco tour from Casablanca?

The itinerary includes Marrakech, the High Atlas Mountains, Ait Ben Haddou, Dades Valley, Todra Gorges, Merzouga, the Sahara Desert, the Ziz Valley, the Middle Atlas Mountains and Fes.

Does the tour include a full day in Marrakech?

Yes. The second day is dedicated to Marrakech, giving you time to explore the medina, traditional markets and other areas of the city before traveling toward the desert.

Does the tour include a full day in Fes?

Yes. Day six is dedicated to exploring Fes, including time in the historic medina and traditional areas of the city.

Does this 7-day tour include the Sahara Desert?

Yes. The Sahara is one of the main highlights of the itinerary. You travel to Merzouga, experience the Erg Chebbi dunes and spend one night at a desert camp.

Is the camel ride in Merzouga included?

Yes. A camel ride across the Erg Chebbi dunes is included as part of your Sahara Desert experience.

Do we spend a night in the Sahara?

Yes. The fourth night is spent at a Sahara desert camp near Merzouga after the camel ride and sunset experience.

Does the tour visit Ait Ben Haddou?

Yes. Ait Ben Haddou is visited on the third day while traveling from Marrakech through the High Atlas Mountains toward the Dades Valley.

Does the tour visit Todra Gorges?

Yes. Todra Gorges is one of the main stops on day four before continuing toward Merzouga and the Sahara Desert.

How many nights are included in the tour?

The tour includes six nights: two nights in Marrakech, one night in the Dades Valley, one night at a Sahara desert camp and two nights in Fes.

Is there a lot of driving during the seven-day tour?

The itinerary covers a large part of Morocco, so some days include several hours of driving. The seven-day schedule balances these journeys with full days in Marrakech and Fes, sightseeing stops and overnight stays.

Are local guides included in Marrakech and Fes?

Local city guides are not included by default unless they are part of your final arrangements. A guide can be requested when planning your private tour.

Can the 7-day Morocco itinerary be customized?

Yes. Because this is a private tour, parts of the itinerary can be adapted to your travel dates, interests and preferred accommodation level.

What should I bring for the Sahara Desert?

Bring comfortable clothing, walking shoes, sun protection and an extra layer for the evening. Desert temperatures can change between daytime and night.

Can families take this 7-day tour from Casablanca?

Families can request this private tour. If you are traveling with children, share their ages when contacting us so the route and travel arrangements can be planned comfortably.

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