A compact private route from Casablanca to Marrakech, using Fes and the Sahara as the main journey south.
Tour overview
This route links Morocco’s Atlantic gateway with Fes, Erg Chebbi and Marrakech.
It is a fast-paced itinerary designed for travellers who want the desert within a five-day journey.
This 5 days tour from Casablanca is a fast cross-country itinerary for travellers landing in Morocco’s Atlantic gateway. It links Casablanca, Fes, Merzouga, Dades and Marrakech in a short private route.
The schedule is best for visitors who have limited time and want the Sahara included between Casablanca and Marrakech.
Day by day
Day 1
Meet your driver in Casablanca and transfer to your accommodation.
Day 2
Travel inland towards Fes, with stops arranged around your arrival time.
Day 3
Cross Ifrane, the cedar country and the Ziz Valley before reaching Merzouga.
Day 4
Leave the dunes for Rissani, Todra Gorge and the Dades Valley.
Day 5
Follow the kasbah road through Ouarzazate and Ait Ben Haddou, then cross the High Atlas.
The route
An overview of the main stops on this journey. Exact stops and timings are adapted to your dates and pace.
When to go
Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are the most comfortable seasons for this route: warm days, cool desert nights and clear light over the dunes. Summer brings very hot afternoons in the south, so days start early and rest hours fall in the middle of the day. Winter is quiet and bright, with cold nights in the desert and possible snow on the High Atlas passes.
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Private travel
This tour runs privately for your group only. You travel in your own vehicle with a local driver who knows the roads, the villages and the seasons, so the itinerary can shift during the trip if you would rather stay longer somewhere or set off earlier.
Families, couples and small groups all travel the same way, with accommodation chosen to match the comfort level you ask for — from simple guesthouses to more comfortable hotels and desert camps.
To book this private 5 days tour from Casablanca to Marrakech, send us your travel date, number of travellers, pick-up location in Casablanca and preferred accommodation category through the request form.
Please mention any special requirements, including child seats, dietary needs, a private 4×4 transfer to the desert camp or optional activities such as quad biking and dune buggy rides.
After receiving your request we confirm availability and send you the final itinerary, accommodation details and total price. Your reservation is confirmed once the required deposit has been received.
To secure your reservation, a deposit of €100–€200 is required. The exact amount is stated in your final quotation and depends on the total booking value and the services you choose.
The deposit can be paid securely through PayPal. The remaining balance is normally paid in cash directly to your driver at the start of the tour.
Card payment can also be arranged. A 5% processing fee applies to payments made by card.
Your booking is fully confirmed once the deposit has been received and written confirmation has been sent with the final itinerary, desert camp details and payment summary.
We share pick-up times, accommodation details and packing suggestions for the desert once your dates are confirmed.
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What travellers say
74 reviews from travellers who booked with us. Figures checked September 2026.
“Our recent tour through Morocco was nothing short of spectacular, but what truly made the experience stand out was the exceptional service we received. A special shoutout goes to our driver, Omar, who was the highlight of our trip. What we appreciated most was how he catered to our specific interests, often suggesting stops and experiences that perfectly matched what we were looking for.”
“We just finished a 14 days tour of Morocco. The travel agency designed a travel plan for us that brings us from the modern Casablanca to the exotic Chefchaouen, Fes and Sahara. We were all well looked after by our driver Omar, who is courteous, gentle and humourous. He seems to know everyone wherever we visit.”
“We just returned from an unforgettable 10-day trip to Morocco with my wife and our three children, and I can't recommend this travel agency enough. They planned a perfectly balanced itinerary covering Marrakesh, Tangier, Chefchaouen, and Casablanca, giving us a wonderful mix of culture, history, and relaxation.”
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