This 5 days tour from Casablanca is one of the best short Morocco itineraries for travelers who want to combine the imperial cities, the Sahara Desert, and the High Atlas Mountains in one journey. During this 5 days Morocco tour, you will discover Casablanca, Rabat, Fes, Ifrane, the cedar forest, the Ziz Valley, Merzouga Desert, Todra Gorges, Dades Valley, Ait Ben Haddou, and finally Marrakech.
It is a perfect route for visitors arriving in Casablanca and departing from Marrakech, while enjoying a night in the Sahara Desert camp with a camel ride, stunning landscapes, and authentic cultural stops along the way.
Pickup from Casablanca airport or your accommodation
Visit Hassan II Mosque, Casablanca Corniche, and Mohammed V Square
Explore Rabat, the capital of Morocco
Cross the Middle Atlas Mountains and visit Ifrane
See Barbary macaques in the cedar forest
Enjoy panoramic views of the Ziz Valley
Visit a fossil workshop in Erfoud
Experience a camel ride in Merzouga Desert
Overnight in a Sahara desert camp with dinner and Berber music
Visit Rissani traditional market
Walk through Todra Gorges
Discover Dades Valley and the Monkey Fingers rock formation
Stop in Rose Valley
Visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
Drive through the High Atlas Mountains and Tizi n’Tichka Pass
Drop-off in Marrakech
Your 5 days Morocco tour from Casablanca starts with a pickup from Casablanca airport or your accommodation. Depending on your arrival time, you will begin exploring Morocco’s largest city and economic capital.
The first stop is the impressive Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest mosques in Africa, beautifully located on the Atlantic coast. After that, continue to the famous Casablanca Corniche, a lively seaside area ideal for a relaxing walk and ocean views. You will also visit Mohammed V Square, often called Pigeons Square, one of the best-known landmarks in the city center.
If your arrival is late and some visits are not possible on the first day, they can be completed the following morning before leaving the city. (Recommended arrival time: anytime before 3 PM)
After breakfast, visit any Casablanca sites that were not possible on Day 1, then depart for Rabat, the capital city of Morocco and one of the country’s imperial cities.
In Rabat, you will visit the iconic Hassan Tower, the beautiful Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the charming Kasbah of the Oudayas, known for its white-and-blue streets and panoramic views over the Bouregreg River.
Later, continue to Fes, the spiritual and cultural heart of Morocco. Upon arrival, discover the city through panoramic and outside visits by car, including the Royal Palace gates, the ceramic village, and a stunning viewpoint over the medina.
Overnight in a riad or hotel in Fes.
Today, your 5 days tour from Casablanca continues toward the Sahara Desert. After breakfast, leave Fes and travel south through the scenic Middle Atlas Mountains.
Your first stop is Ifrane, often called the “Switzerland of Morocco” because of its clean streets, alpine-style architecture, and cool climate. Continue to the cedar forest, where you may see the famous Barbary macaques.
The journey then takes you through mountain landscapes, Berber villages, and palm-filled valleys before reaching the spectacular Ziz Valley panoramic viewpoint, one of the most beautiful desert gateways in Morocco. Later, stop in Erfoud, a town known for fossils, where you may visit a local fossil workshop.
In the afternoon, arrive in Merzouga Desert, where the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi begin. Leave the vehicle behind and enjoy a camel ride for sunset across the dunes. For travelers who prefer not to ride camels, a 4×4 transfer to the camp is available as an alternative.
At the camp, enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner, followed by Berber drum music around the campfire. The rest of the evening is free for relaxing and stargazing in the Sahara.
Overnight in a luxury desert camp in Merzouga.
After breakfast in the desert, meet your driver and continue your journey toward Dades Valley.
The first stop is Rissani, known for its authentic traditional market, especially lively on market days. It is one of the best places to experience local southern Moroccan life and trade.
Then continue toward Tinghir and the impressive Todra Gorges, where towering canyon walls rise dramatically on both sides. Here, you will have time for a short walk of around 15 to 30 minutes through the gorge and along the riverbed.
Later, continue through the rugged landscapes of the south to reach Dades Valley, famous for its unusual rock formations and kasbah scenery. One of the highlights here is the famous Monkey Fingers rock formation, a natural landscape shaped by erosion and one of the most photographed spots in the valley.
Overnight in Dades Valley.
On the last day of your 5 days Morocco tour, depart from Dades Valley and travel through the fragrant Rose Valley, also known as Kalaat M’Gouna. If you wish, stop at one of the local cooperatives to learn about rose products and the traditional process, even when it is not the harvest season.
Continue toward Ouarzazate and then to the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most visited kasbahs in Morocco. Here, you will have time for a short hike of around 40 minutes to explore the ancient mud-brick village and enjoy the panoramic views.
After that, cross the spectacular High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, with a stop at a panoramic viewpoint to admire the mountain scenery.
By late afternoon or evening, arrive in Marrakech, where your tour ends with a drop-off at any location accessible by car. If your riad is inside the medina and not reachable by vehicle, the driver can help contact your accommodation to arrange the nearest meeting point. (If departing from the airport, we recommend flights after 22:00 / 10 PM to allow enough time for transfers without rushing.)
Without a doubt, this was the highlight of our trip to Morocco. Every day was an adventure, with so many places to visit and truly amazing experiences. The daily itinerary was perfectly balanced: full of activities, but not too packed. Every night we stayed at excellent accommodations. The desert tour was incredible and fully lived up to our expectations. Our driver and guide, Khalid, was one of the kindest and most knowledgeable people we met during our entire vacation. He went out of his way to make sure we enjoyed the trip to the fullest. I highly recommend this trip: don’t hesitate to ask for Khalid! Yalla
My experience with Kara Morocco Tours travel agency in Morocco was simply fantastic. From start to finish, everything was organized flawlessly: communication was smooth, planning was meticulous, and genuine care was evident in every detail.
What truly made this trip unforgettable was our driver, Youness. He excelled in every way: he was professional and punctual. On top of that, he was friendly and courteous, always happy to help us with whatever we needed. He shared local insights with us, adapted to our itinerary, and created a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere throughout the entire journey. Honestly, he was more than just a driver—he was the key factor that made this trip so special and safe
Single Supp : +180€ Total
Kids : 160€ Per Kid
Single Supp : +310€ Total
Kids : 390€ Per Kid
Important Pricing Notes
Private transportation in a 4×4, Minivan or Minibus with A/C
Private English-speaking driver
Accommodation in Excellent or Luxury hotels / Riads
1 night in a luxury desert camp with private en-suite bathroom
Camel ride (one camel per person), alternatively a 4×4 transfer
Daily breakfasts ( In the Accommodations we book )
2 dinners ( Desert Camp & Boumalne Dades )
Pick-up from the airport or your accommodation in Casablanca
Drop-off at your riad or accommodation in Marrakech
Flights (international or domestic)
Lunches & some dinners
Entrance fees to monuments and attractions
All our tours are 100% private.
You will have your own vehicle and driver, with flexible stops and a personalized experience throughout the journey.
Looking for a shared tour?
You can explore available group options and request your dates here: Small Group Tours.
Cities such as Fes and Marrakech have complex medinas with historical depth that require licensed local guides.
Outside these cities:
This approach ensures:
We keep these elements flexible to give you a better experience:
Note:
ATMs are widely available across Morocco, especially in cities. You can withdraw Moroccan Dirhams (MAD), which is the local currency. Some airports and major cities may offer withdrawals in Euros, but this is not common. We recommend withdrawing in MAD for daily expenses.
The camel ride usually lasts 45 minutes to 1.5 hour, depending on the season and sunset timing. It is planned so you can enjoy the sunset over the dunes and arrive at camp in time for tea and dinner.
If you prefer not to ride camels, several alternatives are available:
Regarding your luggage, it will be transported by 4×4 and delivered directly to your tent before your arrival. You only need to carry a small backpack with your essentials for the sunset ride.
Yes, laundry services are available in most cities (Riads/Hotels), typically with same-day or next-day service. In desert areas, availability is limited.
Yes. The following are fully covered:
There are no hidden transportation costs during your tour.
Alcohol is available but regulated:
Your driver can guide you to suitable places if needed.
Yes, public restrooms often charge a small fee (usually 1–2 MAD). It’s recommended to carry small coins.
Yes, child seats are available upon request. Please inform us in advance so we can arrange the appropriate size and type.
To confirm your booking, we require a deposit of 400€ to 900€ ( Based on the Group Size).
The remaining balance can be settled:
Please note:
Payment Options
You may cancel your tour up to 18 days before the scheduled start date and receive a full refund of your deposit.
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