Our 6 days tour from Casablanca is the fastest way to see the four faces of Morocco in one private trip: the Atlantic capital, the Blue City, the oldest medina in the Arab world and the Sahara. You leave Casablanca in the morning, sleep in Chefchaouen, spend a full guided day in Fes, ride a camel into the Erg Chebbi dunes and finish in Marrakech six days later.

This 6 day Morocco tour runs as a private tour, never as a shared bus. You travel only with your own group, in an air-conditioned vehicle, with the same English-speaking driver-guide from the first pick-up to the last drop-off. If you are looking for a short desert tour from Casablanca that still includes the imperial cities, this is the route travellers book with us most often.

Quick answers about the 6 days tour from Casablanca

• What does the 6 days tour from Casablanca cover? Rabat, Chefchaouen, Fes, the Middle Atlas, the Merzouga dunes, the Todgha and Dades gorges, Ouarzazate and Marrakech.
• Is it private? Yes. Only your group travels in the vehicle, and the route, the hotels and the pace can be changed.
• Which desert? Erg Chebbi, next to Merzouga, where the highest dunes reach about 150 m.
• Where does it end? In Marrakech. A transfer back to Casablanca (about 240 km, 2 h 45 by motorway) can be added.
• What is the longest day? Day 4, Fes to Merzouga, about 470 km and 8 hours with stops in Ifrane and Midelt.
• What is not included? Lunches, drinks, entrance fees and tips.

Highlights of the 6 days tour from Casablanca

• Seeing the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, whose minaret rises about 210 m above the Atlantic.
• Walking to the Hassan Tower and the Kasbah of the Udayas in Rabat, a UNESCO World Heritage city since 2012.
• Wandering the blue lanes of Chefchaouen, founded in 1471 at the foot of the Rif Mountains.
• Exploring Fes el-Bali with a licensed guide: al-Qarawiyyin, the Bou Inania Madrasa and the Chouara tannery.
• Crossing the Middle Atlas through Ifrane and the cedar forest of Azrou, home to Barbary macaques.
• Riding a camel into the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset and sleeping in a desert camp under the stars.
• Watching the sunrise over the Sahara before breakfast.
• Visiting Rissani, the old caravan town beside the ruins of Sijilmasa.
• Walking inside the Todgha Gorge, where the walls close to about 10 m apart.
• Driving the Dades Valley, the Valley of Roses and the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs.
• Crossing the High Atlas on the Tizi n’Tichka pass, 2,260 m, down to Marrakech.

Why choose a private 6 day Morocco tour from Casablanca?

Most travellers land in Casablanca, yet most desert tours start in Marrakech. As a result, people lose a day on the train before their trip even begins. This tour starts at your hotel or at Mohammed V Airport and goes north first, so the imperial cities come at the start and the long drive to the dunes happens only once.

A private tour also changes the trip itself. You stop where you want for photos, you choose the hotels, and your guide adapts the day if you are tired. Group tours cannot do that. If you are comparing formats, read our guide to private vs group tours in Morocco.

Itinerary of the 6 days tour from Casablanca

The plan below is our standard route for the 6 days tour from Casablanca. We adjust the stops, the hotels and the camp to your wishes. Distances and driving times come from the road itself and do not include stops.

Day 1: Casablanca – Hassan II Mosque – Rabat – Chefchaouen

Your driver-guide picks you up at your hotel, riad or at Mohammed V Airport at around 8:00 am. First, you stop at the Hassan II Mosque, completed in 1993 on a platform over the ocean; its minaret, at about 210 m, is one of the tallest in the world. Guided visits inside are open to non-Muslims several times a day, except on Friday morning.

Next, the motorway follows the coast to Rabat, about 90 km away. You walk up to the Hassan Tower, the unfinished 12th-century minaret of Sultan Yacoub al-Mansour, and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V beside it. Then you enter the Kasbah of the Udayas, whose white and blue lanes overlook the mouth of the Bou Regreg river.

In the afternoon, the road turns inland towards the Rif Mountains. You arrive in Chefchaouen before sunset, in time for a first walk to the Outa el Hammam square and the viewpoint of the Spanish Mosque.

• Driving distance: about 340 km
• Driving time: about 5 hours
• Overnight: riad or hotel in Chefchaouen
• Meals: —

Day 2: Chefchaouen – Ouezzane – Fes

Spend the morning in the Blue City while it is still quiet. The medina is small enough to cross on foot, and the blue walls are at their best in the soft morning light. Visit the Kasbah, its garden and the small ethnographic museum before leaving.

Around midday you drive south through olive groves and rolling hills via Ouezzane. You reach Fes in the late afternoon and settle into a riad inside or near the old medina. The evening is free for a first look at Bab Bou Jeloud, the Blue Gate.

• Driving distance: about 200 km
• Driving time: about 4 hours
• Overnight: riad or hotel in Fes
• Meals: breakfast

Day 3: Fes – full-day guided tour of the medina

Today a licensed local guide takes you through Fes el-Bali, on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1981 and one of the largest car-free urban areas in the world. You see the outside of al-Qarawiyyin, founded in 859 by Fatima al-Fihri, the Bou Inania Madrasa and the Nejjarine fountain.

Then you climb to a terrace above the Chouara tannery, where hides are still dyed in stone vats. In the afternoon you can visit the Royal Palace gates, the Mellah and the Marinid tombs viewpoint for a panorama over the whole medina.

• Driving distance: city tour
• Driving time: on foot
• Overnight: riad or hotel in Fes
• Meals: breakfast

Day 4: Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga (camel trek)

This is the longest day of the 6 days tour from Casablanca, so we leave at around 8:00 am. First you climb into the Middle Atlas to Ifrane, a town of red roofs at about 1,650 m nicknamed the Switzerland of Morocco. Just after, the cedar forest near Azrou is home to wild Barbary macaques.

After lunch in Midelt, the green mountains give way to the Ziz Valley, a long canyon of palm groves and earthen ksour. Finally you reach Merzouga, swap the car for a camel and ride into the Erg Chebbi dunes as the sun goes down. Dinner, Berber drums and a night under the stars follow at the camp.

• Driving distance: about 470 km
• Driving time: about 8 hours
• Overnight: desert camp in Erg Chebbi
• Meals: breakfast and dinner

Day 5: Merzouga – Rissani – Tinghir – Todgha Gorge – Dades Valley

Wake up early for the sunrise over the Sahara, then ride back to Merzouga for breakfast and a shower. Next, you drive to Rissani, the old caravan capital of the Tafilalt, next to the ruins of Sijilmasa. Its souk runs on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Then the road heads west to Tinghir and the Todgha Gorge. In its narrowest section the canyon closes to about 10 m between walls of some 160 m, and you walk along the river bed. In the late afternoon you reach the Dades Valley, with its hairpin bends and the eroded cliffs known as the Monkey Fingers.

• Driving distance: about 300 km
• Driving time: about 5 hours 30 minutes
• Overnight: hotel or kasbah in the Dades Valley
• Meals: breakfast and dinner

Day 6: Dades – Valley of Roses – Skoura – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Tizi n’Tichka – Marrakech

The last day follows the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs through Kelaat M’Gouna, the Valley of Roses, and the palm grove of Skoura. You pass Ouarzazate, the Hollywood of Morocco, and stop at the Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987 and the set of Gladiator and Game of Thrones.

Finally you cross the High Atlas on the Tizi n’Tichka pass and descend to Marrakech, where your driver-guide drops you at your riad in the early evening. If you need to be back in Casablanca the same night, tell us when you book and we add the transfer.

• Driving distance: about 330 km
• Driving time: about 6 hours 30 minutes
• Overnight: end of the tour in Marrakech
• Meals: breakfast

Gallery of the 6 days tour from Casablanca

What is included in the 6 days tour from Casablanca

Included

• Pick-up at your hotel, riad or Mohammed V Airport in Casablanca.
• Drop-off at your hotel or riad in Marrakech.
• Private air-conditioned vehicle with fuel and tolls.
• English-speaking driver-guide (Spanish or French on request).
• 1 night in Chefchaouen, 2 nights in Fes, 1 night in a desert camp and 1 night in the Dades Valley.
• Licensed local guide for the Fes medina tour.
• Camel trek in Erg Chebbi (one camel per person).
• 5 breakfasts and 2 dinners (desert camp and Dades).

Not included

• Lunches and drinks.
• Entrance fees (Hassan II Mosque, Bou Inania, Ait Ben Haddou, kasbahs).
• Transfer from Marrakech back to Casablanca (available on request).
• Extra activities such as sandboarding, quad or buggy rides.
• Tips and personal expenses.
• Travel insurance and flights.

Map of the 6 days tour from Casablanca

In detail, the route is: Casablanca → Rabat → Chefchaouen → Ouezzane → Fes (2 nights) → Ifrane → Azrou → Midelt → Ziz Valley → Merzouga (desert camp) → Rissani → Tinghir → Todgha Gorge → Dades Valley → Kelaat M’Gouna → Skoura → Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → Tizi n’Tichka → Marrakech.

Accommodation options

Every option of the 6 days tour from Casablanca uses the same route, vehicle and driver-guide. Only the level of comfort changes. We confirm the exact hotel and camp names when you book, according to availability on your dates.

6 days tour from Casablanca price

The price of the 6 days tour from Casablanca is on request, because every private tour is quoted for your own group. In practice, four things change it:

• Group size: the price per person falls as more travellers share the vehicle, so couples, families and small groups each get their own quote.
• Accommodation level: standard, superior or luxury riads, kasbahs and desert camps.
• Season: Christmas, New Year, Easter and the spring and autumn peaks book up first.
• Extras: local guides, entrance fees, sandboarding, quad or buggy rides, a private dinner on the dunes.

Send us your dates and the number of travellers through our contact page or on WhatsApp, and we reply with a written quote and no hidden costs. Every Morocco tour package we send already includes the vehicle, fuel, the driver-guide, the hotels, the desert camp and the meals listed below.

How to book this 6 day Morocco tour from Casablanca

Booking the 6 days tour from Casablanca takes three short messages, and we answer the same day.

1. Send your travel dates, number of travellers and preferred accommodation level through the contact form, by email at favoritesmoroccotours@gmail.com or on WhatsApp (+212 786 278 943).
2. We reply the same day with a personalised itinerary and a clear, all-in price for your group.
3. You confirm the dates. Payment by PayPal is accepted, and we explain the details when you book.
4. Your driver-guide meets you at your hotel, riad or Mohammed V Airport in Casablanca on the first morning, holding a sign with your name.

Favorites Morocco Tours vs other Morocco tour companies

Many companies sell a six-day Casablanca tour that is really a Marrakech desert loop with a train ride added at the start. Ours begins at your door in Casablanca, puts the imperial cities first, and gives Fes a full guided day instead of a two-hour walk.

Besides that, we are a local team based in Marrakech. We publish real driving times before you book, we keep the same driver-guide for the whole trip, and there are no compulsory shopping stops. If six days feels rushed, we will say so and point you to the 8 days private tour from Casablanca.

Know before you go

• Day 4 is the longest of the trip, about 8 hours with stops. The other days stay between 4 and 6 hours 30 minutes.
• Want to come back to Casablanca instead of ending in Marrakech? Take the 7 days private tour from Casablanca, which loops back to the coast.
• The Hassan II Mosque is closed to visitors on Friday morning. If you land on a Friday, we visit it in the afternoon or skip to Rabat.
• The Rissani souk runs on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Tell us your dates and we try to line up day 5 with one of them.
• From December to February, snow is possible in the Middle Atlas and on the Tizi n’Tichka, and desert nights drop close to freezing. Pack a warm layer; see what to wear in Morocco.
• In July and August the south is very hot, often above 40 °C. Spring and autumn are the best seasons: check the best time to visit Morocco.
• Bring cash in dirhams for lunches, entrance fees and tips. ATMs exist in every city on the route but not at the desert camp; see our guide to the Moroccan dirham and to tipping in Morocco.
• Pack a small overnight bag for the desert camp, because your main luggage stays in the vehicle.
• Tell us about any allergy or diet before departure. Riads and camps prepare vegetarian and vegan meals with notice.

Extra activities

These activities are optional on the 6 days tour from Casablanca. We book them on request, at an extra cost.

Reviews

Travellers who book our private tours from Casablanca share their experience after each trip, and a short review helps other people choose. If you have already travelled with us, read and write reviews on TripAdvisor.

 
 
 
 
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Viaje a Marruecos con amigos.
Fue un viaje increíble!!! Lo pasamos muy bien y la gente es maravillosa…
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Lo mejor en el Desierto del Sahara
Una experiencia simplemente inolvidable. Dormir bajo un cielo lleno de estrellas, recorrer las impresionantes dunas del Sahara y disfrutar de la hospitalidad marroquí hizo de este viaje algo mágico. Marruecos me regaló paisajes espectaculares, cultura fascinante y recuerdos que llevaré conmigo para siempre. ¡Una aventura que recomiendo al 100%! 🌵🐪✨
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Excellent séjour
Le séjour était merveilleux tant les activités que la cuisine. Rashid était génial, serviable et à l’écoute. Je recommande les yeux fermés. Sarah
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Las estrellas del desierto.
Experiencia excepcional!! Nos trataron super bien, la noche en el desierto fue increíble. La fiesta en la hoguera super divertida. Las Jaimas muy confortables, la comida rica, en resumen volvería a ir una y mil veces.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Amazing experience, the sceneries, culture and friendly people
Nothing but praise and gratitude!! Everything was spectacular and exceeded our expectations! Not only the places we visited but also the hotels and riads where we stayed! I especially highlight the attention, care, professionalism, and warmth of our guide Moha: always kind, attentive, taking care of every detail, and making sure we were comfortable. Additionally, an excellent photographer! He helped us capture the joy and the landscapes! Always with a smile!! Thank you!!!!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Estuvimos muy contentas en un viaje de 8 días por Marruecos, Moha fue nuestro conductor, siempre amable, respetuoso y muy profesional, no solo nos llevó a los puntos previstos sino que también nos mostró la cultura y tradición de las familias Marroquíes ¡super recomendable! Gracias totales
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Viaje espectacular
Fue un viaje increíble , superó mis expectativas , nuestro Guía y conductor Moha fue siempre muy amable , días antes de iniciar se puso en contacto y todo fue muy bien organizado , los hoteles, comidas, el campamento espectacular , nuestro tour fue solo para nuestro grupo de 3 y fue muy cómodo , lo recomiendo totalmente
  
 
  
 
 
 
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We had an awesome trip with our family of 7 (&3 young kids). We went from Marrakesh to Erg Chebbi to Fes and had amazing stops along the way , which gave our kids a great experience. Highly recommended
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Moha conductor
Hicimos un toque y nos acompañó Moha como conductor!! El mejor chofer!!! Un genio!!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Hicimos de nuestro sueño, una realidad !
​"¡Una experiencia inolvidable en el Sahara! Reservamos el tour de 3 días desde Marrakech a Merzouga y superó todas nuestras expectativas. Nuestro guía Mohamed Alt-Said , fue increíble: no solo es un conductor experto, sino que nos explicó todo sobre la cultura bereber con mucha paciencia. Pueblos de adobe, con sus maravillosas gentes . El campamento en las dunas era mágico y la cena junto al fuego fue el mejor momento del viaje. Moha, nos hizo disfrutar de una cena inolvidable bajo las estrellas. Precioso amanecer y divertida excursión 4 x 4 en desierto. El coche era moderno y muy cómodo. Si buscas una agencia honesta y profesional en Marruecos, no busques más. ¡Totalmente recomendados!"
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
   
 
 

Frequently asked questions

Is 6 days enough to see Morocco from Casablanca?

It is enough to see the highlights: Rabat, Chefchaouen, Fes, the Sahara and Marrakech. However, day 4 is long. If you have more time, the 8 days private tour from Casablanca adds a night in Casablanca and more time in the south.

How far is Merzouga from Casablanca?

By road, Merzouga is roughly 600 to 650 km from Casablanca, or 9 to 10 hours of driving in one go. That is why this tour reaches the dunes through Fes and splits the distance over several days.

Does the tour end in Marrakech or Casablanca?

In Marrakech. We can drive you back to Casablanca or Mohammed V Airport the same evening or the next morning, about 2 hours 45 minutes by motorway.

Can we visit inside the Hassan II Mosque?

Yes. Guided visits for non-Muslims run several times a day, except on Friday morning and during religious holidays. The ticket is bought on site.

Can I skip the camel ride?

Yes. A 4×4 can take you to the camp instead, at no extra cost.

Do the desert camps have private bathrooms?

Superior and luxury tents have a private bathroom with a shower and toilet. Standard camps have shared facilities.

What is the best time of year for the 6 days tour from Casablanca?

March to May and September to November. Winter nights are cold in the desert, while July and August are very hot in the south.

Is the 6 days tour from Casablanca suitable for families with children?

Yes. Tell us their ages and we adapt the seats, the pace and the camp. Many families split day 4 with a night in Midelt.

What vehicle do you use?

A private air-conditioned vehicle sized for your group, from a Toyota Land Cruiser or Prado to a Mercedes Vito or Sprinter minibus.

How far in advance should I book?

Two to four weeks is usually enough. For Christmas, New Year and Easter, book as early as possible, because the best riads and camps fill up first.

How do I pay?

We accept payment by PayPal, and we explain the details when you confirm your booking.

Have another question about the 6 days tour from Casablanca?

Write to us through our contact page or on WhatsApp.

Who we are

Favorites Morocco Tours is a local travel agency based in Marrakech, and the 6 days tour from Casablanca is one of the private routes we run every season. We design tailor-made Morocco tours from Casablanca, Marrakech, Fes and Tangier. Our drivers and guides grew up on these roads, speak English, Spanish and French, and know the small places that big coach tours never stop at. Learn more about us.

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Contact us

• Phone / WhatsApp: +212 786 278 943
• Email: favoritesmoroccotours@gmail.com
• Office: Marrakech, Morocco