4 Days Tour from Casablanca to Merzouga
What to Expect
This wonderful desert tour from Casablanca begins from the most modern and inhabitant city in Morocco with approximately 4 million. This itinerary will allow you to travel through different attractions and monuments in Casablanca, Fes, and a camel ride in the Merzouga desert. In addition, you will explore the amazing valleys of Ziz, Todra, and Dades.
On this 4 days Morocco desert tour from Casablanca, you will experience the real Sahara desert by riding camels and night camping in the middle of Erg Chebbi Dunes. Moreover, you will have time to walk in the Todra Gorges, the best destination for mountain climbers without forgetting the stunning Ait Benhaddou Kasbah and Ouarzazate Cinema studios.
4 Days Morocco Tour from Casablanca: Highlights
- See Barbary monkeys in Azrou Cedar forest.
- Panoramic aspects of Erg Chebbi dunes.
- Experience Camel ride in Merzouga Sahara.
- Watch sunset and surise over the sand dunes.
- Try Sandboarding activity.
- Enjoy the stunning views of valleys & palm groves during our drive to the desert.
- Hearty dinner and party around the campfire (Berber Drums).
- Sleep and enjoy an exceptional overnight in desert camp.
- Visit Atlas Studio & Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate.
- Visit the UNESCO world heritage of Ait Benhaddou Kasbah.
- Spectacular views of the Atlas Mountains landscapes.
- Discover the Moroccan traditions and culture and meet local Berbers.
- Explore Dades valley and Todra gorges.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Casablanca - Marrakech - High Atlas Mountains - Ait Benhaddou - Ouarzazate
Our first day of the 4 days Morocco desert tour from Casablanca will start by meeting you at the airport and driving to Ait Benhaddou Kasbah via Marrakech. We will have our first stop at Jamaa El Fna square It is among the top tourist attractions in Morocco, the symbol of the Red City's identity, and attracts more crowds, especially at night.
In Marrakech, we will have a quick walk at the most charming Markets. After that, we continue our way to the Ait Benhaddou Kasbah via the Atlas Mountains, we will pass through various Berber villages. You will see as well the village of Tadart set among walnut trees, which used to be the first staging post on the caravan route between Marrakech and Ouarzazate. After that, we will drive through Tizi N'Tichka at an altitude of 2260 m which is the highest pass in Morocco.
Lunch in a local restaurant somewhere in the high Atlas Mountains. Additionally, in the afternoon you will arrive at the UNESCO site of Ait Benhaddou Kasbah which is famous for movies like "The Sheltering Sky Gladiator" and many others. You will go for a walk inside the Kasbah and visit a Berber family who has been living there for centuries. Overnight in a hotel at the Kasbah.
Day 2: Ouarzazate - Dades Valley - Todra Gorges - Merzouga
On the second day of the 4 days Morocco desert tour from Casablanca. After breakfast, we will start our journey by visiting first the cinema studios in Ouarzazate and the Taourirt Kasbah. Then head to the desert through the valley of Thousands Kasbah and the rose valley. Kalaa M'gouna is also known for its roses, it is also the starting point for various trips into the Mgoun mountains. Here, you will stop to see a demonstration of how the roses are distilled.
Moreover, we will drive to Tinghir town which is 70 Km away from the Dades valley. From Tinghir we will drive for around 14 Km to see the beautiful Todra Gorges. After a wonderful walk in the Gorges, we will head to the Sahara desert you will stop in the town of Tinjdad or Touroug for lunch then drive through Erfoud where you will see some of the Tafilaet Oasis.
Thereafter, Erfoud town itself is famous for its beautiful fossils that were brought from the Moroccan and Algerian borders. Just as you get to the desert you will have a cup of tea. Then be ready for the camel ride to watch the spectacular sunset and spend the night in the middle of the dunes. Overnight in Berber tent.
Day 3: Merzouga - Erfoud - Ziz Valley - Midelt - Ifrane - Fes
Early morning you will wake up and walk up to the dunes for seeing the sunrise and take pictures. After breakfast and shower, you will take the camels back to the town.
Our next destination will be the cultural capital Fes. We will drive through the Ziz valley and pass by the city of Errachidia the capital of the region. You will see the Ziz Gorges, then cross the Tizi N'Talghamt into Midelt, lunch in a local restaurant. After lunch, we carry on our journey through the Middle Atlas Mountains to enjoy the beautiful views.
Therefore, we will stop at the cedar forests to watch the Barbary apes. And after that, you will drive to Ifrane which is built as a mountains health resort in 1929. Ifrane is famous as a winter ski resort for Moroccans. will drive straight to Fes which is 60 Km away. Overnight in a riad in the old Medina.
Day 4: Fes sightseeing tour - Transfer to Casablanca
Before we go back to Casablanca you will have time to explore Fes. Fes is the oldest imperial city in Morocco and the religious, intellectual, and cultural center. It is also renowned for its traditional crafts. You will visit the Royal Palace gate and then we go to Mellah which is the Jewish quarter of a Moroccan town.
Next, discover the world of Moroccan pottery and ceramic with a real local professional craftsman, who offers you artisanal initiation courses and workshops. Then go to the Tanneries, the colorful tanners' quarter. The view from the rooftops is a memorable one. Eventually, after the visit to some of the places in Fes, you will drive back to Casablanca. Our 4 days Morocco desert tour from Casablanca end at the airport.
Tour Map
Price Includes
- Pick up and drop off at your accommodation/airport.
- An air conditioned 4x4 Landcruiser or spacious minivan in case of a group.
- English/Spanish speaking driver.
- Car fuel & Insurance.
- Dinner & breakfast.
- Camel rides & overnight in a private nomad traditional tent.
- Camel per person.
- 2 Nights stay in a private room at a hotel/riad.
- No forced shopping stops during the tour.
- Local guide in Fes.
- Sandboarding.
Price Excludes
- Lunch and drinks.
- Entrance fees.
- Flight tickets.
- Travel Insurance.
Begaa Tours offers private tours from Marrakech, Fes, Casablanca, and Tangier, and the best desert activities. We are able to customize tours to suit you. Contact us to help you plan your ideal Morocco holiday. If the itineraries that we offer do not match what you're looking for, let me know and we will change the trip to your needs and requirements.
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Morocco is a beautiful country to visit with incredible natural beauty, amazing old cities (Medina), the nicest people and vibrant culture. A truly land of contrasts. My mom and I stayed for ten days. Seven of those ten days were planned through Begaa Tours. We made a round trip in the country that started and ended in Marrakech. We visit Casablanca, Rabat, Chefchaouen, Fes, Meknes, Midelt, Tinghir, Merzouga, Ouarzazate and several other small villages and towns in between.
I can not stress enough how amazing Begaa Tours was in showing us this wonderful country. Ahmed, our driver/guide, was terrific. He really knew his history and the fun facts of all the regions we've been through. He was a safe driver and super flexible about what my mom and I were interested in and what we didn't want to see. Begaa Tours is open to tailoring the best experience for you; I enjoyed all the Riads, Hotels, and Experiences they provided. Morocco wouldn't be that amazing without Begaa Tours. Thanks, guys!
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Begaa Tours tailored our amazing 14 day tour of Morocco to suit our personal travel style. They included hotel, riad and camping options to cater to our preferred accommodation type and organised transport to suit our small group of 8 (2 X 4WD Toyota Prados) Our two tour guides, Ahmed and Muhammad, were so professional, knowledgeable, willing and able. Nothing was too much trouble for them to handle or fix at any time. They both had friendly personalities with big smiles on their faces and great senses of humour to boot. They were both excellent drivers and took us to see the best of Morocco including Casablanca, Chefchaouen, Fes, Marrakech, the Ziz Valley, the Atlas Mountains, the Essourian coast, the Sahara, and so much more in between. This interesting, diverse and very colourful country is a must for all to see. You could not find a better tour company to take you on a more magical journey than we have just had. Thank you BEGAA TOURS. You are "The Best"!! 'Mushi Mushka'!!
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This was an excellent experience with great tour guides looking at all the excellent places in Morocco. The accomodation was great, from Riads in the old cities to desert tents and more modern accomodation.
Both Ahmed & Mohammed were full of knowledge, and accomodating of our needs. The Camel ride in the Desert was an experience as well, from sand storms, to rain and clear skies the next morning. I would recommend Begaa Tours, and definitely do it again
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Our unbelievable 14 days with Begaa Tours in Morocco started in Casablanca and finished in Marrakech travelling through Rabbat, Meknes, Chefchaouen the blue city and onto Fes with 2 days to explore this amazing ancient city. Moving on to the Ziz Valley near Aoufous, we stayed in a beautiful hotel overlooking the date palm hub of Morocco. Our 2 hr guided walk with Said through the local farming plots under the date palms was a fantastic way to witness the day to day life of the village families working their farming plots. On our arrival at Et Taous the camels were waiting to begin our 1 1/2 hour afternoon trek into the Sahara Desert at sunset for our amazing overnight 'glamping experience'...wow this tour is amazing! The breathtaking drive over the High Atlas Mountains heading through Marrakech en route to the coastal city of Essaouira for a relaxing day and last minute shopping.
Another family member had previously travelled with Begaa Tours on 2 other occasions and had assured us of the high standard they deliver. WELL DONE Ahmed and Mohammed, your are true professionals and your guiding skills and knowledge of your amazing country are first class...the Riads were excellent...we will always remember our Moroccan Adventure with Begaa Tours.
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