Casablanca to Merzouga Desert Tour: 4 Days Ending in Marrakech

This Casablanca to Merzouga desert tour is for travellers landing in Casablanca who want to reach the Sahara and finish in Marrakech: four days via Rabat, Ifrane and Midelt to a camel ride and camp night in Merzouga, then Todra, Dades and Aït Benhaddou. Hotel or airport pickup, private or shared, price on request.

From the Atlantic to the Sahara and on to Marrakech

Many flights arrive in Casablanca, but the desert is far to the south-east. This one-way route turns the journey into part of the trip: you cross the Middle Atlas, sleep in the dunes and end in Marrakech without backtracking. If you are already in Marrakech, our 3-day Marrakech to Merzouga desert tour is shorter and simpler.

Highlights along the way

• Rabat: Morocco's capital, with the Hassan Tower and the Mohammed V Mausoleum.
• Ifrane and the Middle Atlas: cedar forests and a cool mountain climate.
• Merzouga: camel ride into the Erg Chebbi dunes and a night in a desert camp.
• Todra and Dades: dramatic gorges and kasbah-lined valleys.
• Aït Benhaddou: the UNESCO-listed ksar, before crossing the Tizi n'Tichka pass to Marrakech.

Why book with Pure Morocco Experience

• Local team based in Marrakech, founded by Walid; we also run tours starting in Casablanca.
• Rated 4.9/5 on Tripadvisor and 5.0/5 on Google; read our guest reviews.
• Air-conditioned vehicle, experienced driver and regular stops on long days.
• Hotel or airport pickup timed to your arrival when possible.

Practical information

Casablanca to Merzouga is a long journey, so the first two days involve plenty of driving, broken up by visits and stops. Desert nights can be cold in winter, so bring a warm layer. Our guide to the best time to visit the Sahara explains the seasons, and our 7-day Morocco itinerary from Casablanca shows how to extend the trip.

Day by day at a glance

• Day 1: Casablanca to Rabat for the Hassan Tower, then inland via Ifrane to Midelt.
• Day 2: Midelt through the Ziz Valley to Merzouga, sunset camel ride and desert camp.
• Day 3: Sahara sunrise, Todra Gorge and the Dades Valley.
• Day 4: Aït Benhaddou and the Tizi n'Tichka pass to Marrakech.

Bring your full luggage: it stays in the vehicle, and you only need a small overnight bag for the camp. On a private departure we can adjust the pace, add time in Rabat or plan a longer stop at Aït Benhaddou.

Who this tour suits

It suits travellers arriving in Casablanca with limited time who want the Sahara and Marrakech in one trip. If you have a week or more and want to include Chefchaouen and Fes, choose our 7-day Morocco tour from Casablanca.

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Tour highlights

• Hotel or airport pickup in Casablanca
• Hassan Tower in Rabat
• Cedar forests of Ifrane and the Middle Atlas
• Camel ride and night in a Merzouga desert camp
• Todra Gorge and the Dades Valley
• Aït Benhaddou and the Tizi n'Tichka pass to Marrakech

Itinerary day by day

What's included