Discover the best of Morocco on this 5-day private tour from Casablanca. You will visit the imperial cities of Rabat and Fes, cross the Middle Atlas through Ifrane and the cedar forests of Azrou, ride a camel into the Merzouga dunes and spend a night in a desert camp under the stars. The route then winds through the Todra Gorge, the Dades Valley and Ait Ben Haddou before ending in Marrakech.
Travel at your own pace with a private driver, handpicked accommodation and a flexible itinerary that Ergaventure’s local team can adapt to your dates and interests.
Approx. driving time: 5–6 hours in total, including stops
Your private driver picks you up at your hotel in Casablanca. Start with a short tour of the city, including the exterior of the Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world.
Continue to Rabat, Morocco’s capital. Visit the Kasbah of the Udayas, see the Royal Palace from outside and stop at the Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, a masterpiece of Moroccan craftsmanship.
After lunch, drive on to Fes, the oldest of Morocco’s imperial cities. Check in to a traditional riad in the old town and enjoy the evening at your leisure.
Overnight: Traditional riad in Fes
After breakfast, meet your local guide for a full walking tour of Fes el-Bali, the largest car-free urban area in the world. Wander the twisting alleyways, bustling souks and artisan workshops, and see the historic madrasas and the Mellah.
Stop for lunch in the medina, then enjoy free time to shop for leather, ceramics and brass, or simply relax at your riad.
Overnight: Traditional riad in Fes
Approx. driving time: 8–9 hours with stops
Leave Fes early and head south into the Middle Atlas. Your first stop is Ifrane, an alpine-style mountain town often called the “Switzerland of Morocco”. Continue to Azrou and walk among the great cedar forests, the largest in the country.
Drive on to Midelt for lunch, then cross the Tizi n’Talghemt Pass and follow the dramatic Ziz Gorges. As the High Atlas plateau gives way to open desert, you pass through Errachidia and the palm-filled Ziz Valley, with stops at panoramic viewpoints on the way to Erfoud and Rissani.
You reach Merzouga in the late afternoon and are welcomed with a glass of mint tea. Then climb onto your camel and ride into the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset. Dinner and the night are at your desert camp, with Berber music and a sky full of stars.
Overnight: Desert camp in Merzouga (dinner and breakfast included)
Approx. driving time: 5–6 hours with stops
Wake early to watch the sunrise over the dunes, then ride your camel back to Merzouga village. After breakfast and a hot shower, drive via Rissani to Tinghir and the Todra Gorge, where rock walls rise up to 300 metres on either side of a narrow canyon.
Have lunch in the gorge, then continue to the Dades Valley, known for its red rock formations and the “monkey fingers” cliffs. Check in to a guesthouse with views over the valley.
Overnight: Guesthouse in the Dades Valley (dinner and breakfast included)
Approx. driving time: 6–7 hours with stops
After breakfast, follow the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, one of the most photogenic routes in Morocco. Stop in Kelaat M’Gouna, the heart of the Rose Valley, where you can visit a cooperative and buy rose water and cosmetics.
Continue to Ouarzazate and Ait Ben Haddou, a fortified village on the former caravan route and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk up through the ksar and see the sets of many well-known films.
Then cross the High Atlas by the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260 m). On the way, stop at a women’s argan cooperative to see how Morocco’s famous oil is produced. Arrive in Marrakech in the evening, where your tour ends.
Overnight: [Marrakech accommodation – confirm whether included]
Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) offer the most comfortable temperatures in the desert. Summer days in Merzouga can be very hot, while winter nights can be cold, although the sky is often at its clearest then.
Yes. Only your own group travels in the vehicle, so you can set the pace and ask for extra stops.
The tour suits solo travellers, couples, families and groups.
Day 3 is the longest, at about 8–9 hours including stops. Other days range from 5 to 7 hours, with frequent breaks for sights, lunch and photos.
You sleep in a Berber-style tent with beds, blankets and a shared or private bathroom, depending on the camp you choose.
No experience is needed. The ride to camp takes about 1 to 1.5 hours, and guides lead the camels throughout.
March to May and September to November are the most comfortable. See the section above for details.
Yes. Ergaventure can adapt the route, for example ending in Fes or adding a day, so tell us your plans when you book.
Send your dates and number of travellers through the booking form or on WhatsApp at +212 661 414 956, and we will confirm availability and the final price.
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