5-Day Morocco Tour: Casablanca to MarrakechChefchaouen, Fes & the Merzouga Desert
5 days / 4 nights·Private·4.8 / 5·47 reviews
About this journey
This compact 5-day private tour packs in Morocco's most iconic experiences without wasting a single day. Starting from Casablanca Airport, you visit the magnificent Hassan II Mosque and Mohammed V Square before heading to Rabat — Morocco's refined capital — where the Mohammed V Mausoleum and Hassan Tower await. Day two ends in Chefchaouen, the blue city hidden in the Rif Mountains. Day three combines a morning in Chefchaouen with an afternoon guided tour of Fes, one of the world's best-preserved medieval cities. Day four takes you deep into the Sahara via the Atlas Mountains for a camel ride at sunset, a night at your private desert camp in Merzouga. The final day is a spectacular drive through Dades, Skoura, Ouarzazate and over the Tichka Pass to drop you off in Marrakech.
- Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca — one of the world's largest mosques
- Rabat's Hassan Tower and Mohammed V Mausoleum
- Chefchaouen's iconic blue-washed streets and medina
- Full guided tour of Fes: Al-Qarawiyyin, Tanners' Quarter, Jewish Quarter
- Camel ride and overnight in the Merzouga Desert
- Scenic drive over the High Atlas via Tizi n'Tichka Pass to Marrakech
- Dietary options: Jain, Vegetarian, Vegan and Halal available on request
Day by day
Your driver will pick you up at Casablanca Airport and take you into the city. Begin with a visit to the Hassan II Mosque — one of the most recognizable structures in Morocco and among the largest mosques in the world, dramatically situated on the Atlantic coast. Continue to Mohammed V Square in the heart of the city for a feel of Casablanca's Art Deco architecture and modern energy. Check into your hotel and rest for the night.
- Airport pickup in Casablanca
- Hassan II Mosque — world's 5th largest mosque
- Mohammed V Square and Casablanca city center
- Hotel check-in and rest
After breakfast, depart Casablanca for Rabat — Morocco's refined capital city. Visit the Mohammed V Mausoleum, a masterpiece of Moroccan craftsmanship housing the tombs of the late King Mohammed V and his two sons, and the iconic Hassan Tower — the unfinished minaret of a 12th-century mosque that was to be the world's tallest. Continue north and then east through the Rif Mountains, arriving in Chefchaouen for an evening stroll through its extraordinary blue-painted medina.
- Mohammed V Mausoleum — exquisite Moroccan marble craftsmanship
- Hassan Tower — unfinished 12th-century minaret
- Scenic drive through the Rif Mountains
- First evening in Chefchaouen's blue medina
After breakfast, transfer to Fes for a comprehensive guided tour of the ancient medina. Your local guide reveals the historical heritage of Fes: the Madrasa El Bouinania with its intricate zellige tilework, Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque and University (founded in 859 AD, the world's oldest continuously operating university), the panoramic South Tower viewpoint, the pottery village of Ain Khail, Nejjarine Square with its ornate Fondouk, the Royal Palace gates, the Chouara Tanneries, and the Jewish Quarter (Mellah). After the tour, enjoy free time to explore before retiring to your riad.
- Al-Qarawiyyin University — the world's oldest (est. 859 AD)
- Madrasa El Bouinania zellige tilework
- South Tower panoramic views over Fes el-Bali
- Chouara Tanneries — the iconic Fes scene
- Nejjarine Fondouk and fountain
- Royal Palace golden gates
- Jewish Quarter (Mellah)
Travel southeast from Fes through the Atlas Mountains: pass the alpine town of Ifrane (nicknamed "Morocco's Switzerland"), watch for Barbary macaques in the cedar forests of Azrou, and stop for lunch in Midelt — a market town between the Middle and High Atlas. Continue south via Errachidia and Erfoud into the Sahara. At Merzouga, swap your vehicle for a camel and ride into the Erg Chebbi dunes to reach your private desert camp just as the sun sets. Dinner, campfire, traditional Gnawa music and an impossibly star-filled sky await.
- Ifrane alpine city and Azrou cedar forests
- Barbary macaques in the wild
- Lunch in Midelt between two Atlas ranges
- First sight of Erg Chebbi — Morocco's highest dunes
- Camel ride at sunset to your private desert camp
- Gnawa music and stargazing in the Sahara
Rise early for the Sahara sunrise — the dunes turn from deep amber to gold as the sun climbs. After breakfast, your camel brings you back to the camp's edge where your vehicle awaits. The long scenic drive west takes you through Tinghir, Boumalne Dades and its spectacular gorge, the roses of Skoura, and the cinematic city of Ouarzazate. Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2,260m) with panoramic views before descending to Marrakech, where your driver drops you at your accommodation.
- Sahara sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Camel ride back from camp
- Tinghir and Boumalne Dades gorge
- Skoura palm grove and rose gardens
- Ouarzazate — Hollywood of Morocco
- Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2,260m) High Atlas crossing
- Drop-off in Marrakech
Your journey on the map
Inclusions & exclusions
What’s included
- Private airport pickup at Casablanca and drop-off in Marrakech
- Accommodation: Chefchaouen riad, Fes riad, Merzouga luxury desert camp
- English-speaking private driver throughout
- Local expert guide in Fes (full day)
- Daily breakfasts at accommodations
- Dinner at Merzouga desert camp
- Camel ride in Merzouga
- Private vehicle throughout
- Vegetarian, Vegan, Jain and Halal meal options on request
Not included
- Lunches
- Dinners (except Merzouga desert camp dinner)
- Drinks
- Entrance fees to historical landmarks
- Tips and personal expenses
- International flights
- Travel insurance
Why choose AZA Morocco Tours
- Local expert guides — born and raised in Morocco
- Small groups capped at 10 people maximum
- All-inclusive pricing — no hidden fees
- Free cancellation up to 30 days before departure
- Weekly departures year-round (except desert tours Jul–Aug)
- Verified reviews on TripAdvisor
Questions about this tour
This tour is designed for travelers with limited time who want to experience Morocco's essential highlights. It moves at a pace with one or two long driving days (especially Day 5, Merzouga to Marrakech). If you have more time, we recommend our 9-day or 12-day tours for a more relaxed experience.
Marrakech is the end point of this tour (drop-off at your accommodation). A guided tour of Marrakech is not included, but we recommend adding 1–2 extra nights in Marrakech independently, or upgrading to our 9-day or 12-day tours which include Marrakech guided days.
Yes — Jain, Vegetarian, Vegan and Halal meal options are all available on request. Please notify us at the time of booking.
Your local guide is a licensed Fassi (Fes native) who leads you through the medina for approximately 5–6 hours. The pace is relaxed with stops for photos, shopping and refreshments. The guide speaks English fluently and is full of historical stories.
Yes — this is a fully private tour, so you have the vehicle and guide entirely to yourself (or your group). Solo travelers are welcome. Contact us for solo pricing.