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6-Day Sahara Tour from Casablanca to Marrakech
Travel through Fes to Erg Chebbi, then follow Todra Gorge and Dades to Marrakech, with city days at both ends of the desert crossing.
- Duration
- 6 Days
- Route
- Casablanca → Marrakech
Overview
Travel through Fes to Erg Chebbi, then follow Todra Gorge and Dades to Marrakech, with city days at both ends of the desert crossing.
This private itinerary can be adjusted to your dates, accommodation preferences and walking pace. The written booking proposal confirms transport, stays, meals, entrances and any optional activities before you commit.
Things to see
- Casablanca
- Fes
- Ifrane
- Middle Atlas
- Ziz Valley
- Merzouga
- Rissani
- Todra Gorge
- Dades Valley
- Ouarzazate
- Ait Ben Haddou
- Marrakech
Things to do
- Explore the stops described in your daily itinerary
- Pause for local food, viewpoints and independent discovery
- Adapt walking visits to your interests and pace
Highlights
- Casablanca → Fes
- Fes
- Fes → Ifrane → Middle Atlas → Ziz Valley → Merzouga
- Merzouga → Rissani → Todra Gorge → Dades Valley
- Marrakech
Suggested itinerary
Day by day
Day 1
Casablanca → Fes
Start in Casablanca and travel directly toward Fes with planned refreshment stops. Arrive with time for an introductory walk around the old city gates and a relaxed dinner. A direct transfer leaves the next day free for the medina. Overnight: Fes.
- Casablanca
- Fes
Day 2
Fes: local exploration
Explore Fes at walking pace with a local guide. Follow the medina lanes between craft workshops, historic courtyards and markets, with a viewpoint over the tanneries. Allow time for lunch and independent browsing; entrances follow current opening arrangements. Overnight: Fes.
- Fes
- Fes
Day 3
Fes → Merzouga
Leave Fes early and cross the Middle Atlas via Ifrane and the cedar-forest region. Continue past Midelt into the Ziz Valley before reaching Merzouga. This is a full driving day; camp transfers are timed around arrival and seasonal daylight. Overnight: Merzouga.
- Fes
- Ifrane
- Middle Atlas
- Ziz Valley
- Merzouga
Day 4
Merzouga → Dades Valley
Leave the dunes after breakfast and travel west through the Tafilalet region. Pause at Todra Gorge for a walk before continuing to Dades. Stay overnight in the valley, breaking the journey toward Marrakech into comfortable stages. Overnight: Dades Valley.
- Merzouga
- Rissani
- Todra Gorge
- Dades Valley
Day 5
Dades Valley → Marrakech
Travel through the Valley of Roses toward Ouarzazate and Ait Ben Haddou. Explore the earthen ksar before crossing the High Atlas to Marrakech. Expect an evening arrival after a scenic but substantial day on the road. Overnight: Marrakech.
- Dades Valley
- Ouarzazate
- Ait Ben Haddou
- Marrakech
Day 6
Marrakech: local exploration
Explore Marrakech with a local guide, combining medina lanes, artisan quarters and the Koutoubia gardens. Plan a palace or garden visit around your interests and opening times. Leave the late afternoon for a rooftop pause and the atmosphere around Jemaa el-Fnaa. Your tour ends in Marrakech.
- Marrakech
- Marrakech
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A route shaped around you
This private itinerary can be adjusted to your dates, accommodation preferences and walking pace. The written booking proposal confirms transport, stays, meals, entrances and any optional activities before you commit.
Time on the road
Mountain and desert stages involve winding roads and regular rest stops. Departure times and visits are adjusted to daylight, weather and local conditions.
Travel with consideration
Ask before photographing people, dress respectfully at cultural sites and leave time to meet local hosts without rushing.
Tourist experiences
- Desert light and a camp evening near Erg Chebbi
- Oasis settlements and the changing landscapes of the Sahara edge
What this journey includes
- Private transport and driver as specified in your written proposal
- Accommodation and meals according to the confirmed package
- Local visits and activities listed in your confirmed itinerary
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Travel through Fes to Erg Chebbi, then follow Todra Gorge and Dades to Marrakech, with city days at both ends of the desert crossing.