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Private Tour · 4 Days / 3 Nights · Marrakech to Casablanca · One-Way via the Sahara

4-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Casablanca

Aït Ben Haddou · Todra Gorge · Erg Chebbi · Ziz Valley · Cedar Forests · Casablanca

Start in Marrakech, end in Casablanca — with the Sahara in between. Cross the High Atlas to Aït Ben Haddou and Todra Gorge on Day 1, ride a camel at sunset into Erg Chebbi on Day 2, then continue north through the Ziz Valley and the Middle Atlas cedar forests to Casablanca. Ideal for open-jaw flights — fly into Marrakech, fly out of Casablanca.

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Quick Answer

The 4-day desert tour from Marrakech to Casablanca is designed for travellers with open-jaw flights — arrive in Marrakech, depart from Casablanca, with the Sahara in between. Day 1: Aït Ben Haddou and Todra Gorge to Dades. Day 2: sunset camel ride at Erg Chebbi and luxury camp. Day 3: Ziz Valley to Midelt. Day 4: Azrou cedar forests, Ifrane, and Casablanca airport drop-off. From €315/person.

Marrakech Pickup ~07:30
Aït Ben Haddou Day 1 · UNESCO
Todra Gorge Day 1
Dades Night 1
Erg Chebbi Night 2 · Camp
Ziz Valley Day 3
Midelt Night 3
Azrou Cedar · apes
Casablanca Airport/hotel
Tour Overview

At a Glance

Duration
4 Days / 3 Nights
Vehicle
Private AC 4×4 or Van
Night 1
Hotel Babylon, Dades
Night 2
Erg Chebbi Luxury Camp
Night 3
Hotel Taddart, Midelt
Camel Treks
Sunset & Sunrise
Ideal For
Open-Jaw Flights
From
€315 / Person
Day 4
Cedar Forests & Apes

Fly Into Marrakech — Fly Out of Casablanca

This tour is built for open-jaw flight itineraries. Start at your Marrakech hotel, cross the Sahara heading northeast, and end at Casablanca's Mohamed V Airport (or any Casablanca hotel) four days later. No backtracking, no wasted driving — every kilometre takes you somewhere new. The reverse direction also means you see Aït Ben Haddou on Day 1 and the cedar forests on Day 4 — a dramatic south-to-north landscape progression.

Your Private Itinerary

Day by Day

Four days from Marrakech to Casablanca — south through the gorges and Sahara, then north through the Middle Atlas. Every kilometre is new scenery.

Day
1
Marrakech → Tizi n'Tichka → Aït Ben Haddou → Skoura → Todra Gorge → Dades (6h drive)
High Atlas, UNESCO Aït Ben Haddou, Todra Gorge & the Dades Valley
Hotel pickup ~07:30 Tizi n'Tichka Aït Ben Haddou UNESCO Skoura oasis Todra Gorge Hotel Babylon · HB
Morning — Atlas & Aït Ben Haddou

Pickup at 07:30 AM. Cross the High Atlas via Tizi n'Tichka (2,260m). Visit UNESCO Aït Ben Haddou — the iconic fortified village. Cross the river with a guide to explore the Berber architecture.

Midday — Skoura & Todra

Continue east through the Skoura oasis, then to Tinghir and the dramatic Todra Gorge — 300m limestone cliffs. Lunch at the gorge.

Evening — Dades

Drive the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to the Dades Valley. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Babylon.

Tizi n'Tichka · 2260m
Aït Ben Haddou UNESCO
Skoura oasis
Todra Gorge · 300m
Hotel Babylon · HB
Day
2
Dades → Rissani → Erfoud → Merzouga → Sunset Camel Trek → Luxury Camp (5h drive)
Road of Kasbahs, Rissani & Your Sunset Ride into Erg Chebbi
Rissani · dates market Erfoud · fossils Sunset camel trek Luxury camp · HB
Morning — East

After breakfast, drive east through Rissani — birthplace of Morocco's Alaouite dynasty — and Erfoud (famous for fossils). Continue to Merzouga.

Evening — The Sahara

Mount your camel for a sunset trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes. Arrive at your luxury ensuite camp — private tent with hot shower, real beds, quality linens. Moroccan dinner under the stars, Berber drumming, and crystal-clear night skies.

Rissani · dates market
Erfoud · fossils
Sunset camel trek · Erg Chebbi
Luxury ensuite camp · HB
Day
3
Merzouga → Ziz Valley → Midelt (5h drive)
Sahara Sunrise, the Ziz Valley & Overnight in Midelt
Sunrise camel ride Ziz Valley · date palms Midelt · lunch Hotel Taddart · HB
Morning — Sunrise

Wake before dawn for a sunrise camel ride over the Erg Chebbi dunes. Breakfast at camp.

Midday — Ziz Valley

Head north, climbing from the desert through the stunning Ziz Valley — date palms, fortified kasbahs, and dramatic cliffs. A reverse perspective that most tours travelling south never see in this direction.

Evening — Midelt

Arrive in Midelt — the agricultural centre between the Sahara and the Middle Atlas. Check into Hotel Taddart. Dinner and overnight.

Sunrise camel ride
Ziz Valley ascent · date palms
Hotel Taddart
Midelt · HB
Day
4
Midelt → Azrou (cedar forests & apes) → Ifrane → Casablanca (6h drive)
Cedar Forests, Barbary Apes, Ifrane & Casablanca Drop-Off
Azrou · cedar & Barbary apes Ifrane · alpine Casablanca airport or hotel
Morning — Middle Atlas

After breakfast, drive north through the Middle Atlas to the cedar forests of Azrou — ancient trees and the playful Barbary macaques. Photo stops in the forest.

Midday — Ifrane

Continue to Ifrane — Morocco's "Little Switzerland" — known for its alpine architecture and cooler mountain air. Lunch.

Afternoon — Casablanca

Drive northwest to Casablanca. Drop-off at Mohamed V Airport or your Casablanca hotel. The end of four extraordinary days from Marrakech to Casablanca through the Sahara.

Azrou cedar forest · Barbary apes
Ifrane · alpine charm
Casablanca airport or hotel drop-off
Tour Price

Tour Pricing

Price per person decreases as your group size increases.

Participants 1 2 3 4 5 6 7–9 10–13 14–17
Price / person 1135€ 635€ 545€ 495€ 465€ 415€ 395€ 345€ 315€
1 person
1135€
per person
2 people
635€
per person
3 people
545€
per person
4 people
495€
per person
5 people
465€
per person
6 people
415€
per person
7–9 people
395€
per person
10–13 people
345€
per person
Best Value
14–17 people
315€
per person

Prices verified March 2026 · +212 615 346 108

What's Covered

Inclusions & Exclusions

✓  Included in Your Tour

  • Private AC 4×4 or van with English-speaking driver-guide — 4 days
  • Pickup from your Marrakech hotel or riad
  • Night 1: Hotel Babylon, Dades Valley — half-board, ensuite, AC
  • Night 2: Erg Chebbi luxury ensuite camp — half-board, hot shower
  • Night 3: Hotel Taddart, Midelt — half-board, ensuite, AC
  • Sunset camel trek (Day 2) and sunrise camel ride (Day 3)
  • Drop-off at Casablanca airport or hotel

Not Included

  • Lunches and beverages
  • Entrance fees to sites (pay directly)
  • Tips for driver-guide
  • Travel insurance (recommended)
What Travellers Say

Traveller Reviews

4.9
★★★★★

481 verified reviews

★★★★★

"We had open-jaw flights — into Marrakech, out of Casablanca — and this tour was the perfect bridge. Aït Ben Haddou on Day 1, the Sahara sunset on Day 2, cedar forests on Day 4. Dropped at Casablanca airport with time to spare. Flawless logistics."

E
Elena & David Couple · Spain · TripAdvisor
★★★★★

"The south-to-north route was brilliant. Starting with the gorges and desert, then finishing with the green cedar forests felt like travelling through four different countries. The Ziz Valley ascent on Day 3 was a highlight I hadn't expected."

M
Marcus H. Solo · Germany · Google
★★★★★

"Perfect for our schedule — we spent 3 days in Marrakech first, then took this 4-day tour to Casablanca for our flight home. The luxury camp was outstanding, the Barbary apes were a hit with our kids, and the airport drop-off was stress-free."

T
The Johnson Family Family · USA · TripAdvisor
★★★★★

"I was in Marrakech for a conference and had 4 free days before my Casablanca flight. This tour was exactly what I needed — efficient, comfortable, and I saw the Sahara. Our driver Youssef was excellent. Arrived at the airport right on time."

R
Rachel K. Solo · UK · Google
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Travellers with open-jaw flights — arrive in Marrakech, depart from Casablanca — who want the Sahara in between. No backtracking.
Mohamed V Airport or any Casablanca hotel. Tell us your flight time and we'll adjust Day 4.
Opposite direction. This starts in Marrakech (south) and ends in Casablanca (north). Different Day 1 geography — you see Aït Ben Haddou and Todra Gorge first, not Azrou and Midelt.
Yes — Day 1, right after crossing the High Atlas. The reverse (Casablanca→Marrakech) tour takes the Middle Atlas route and doesn't include it.
Day 4 passes through Middle Atlas cedar forests with ancient trees and Barbary macaques. A green, alpine contrast after three days of desert.
Yes — luxury ensuite camp at Erg Chebbi included as standard. Private tent, hot shower, real beds.
Yes — the driver drops you at Mohamed V departures. Tell us your flight time when booking.
Light layers, warm desert layers, comfortable shoes, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen. Jeans for the camel ride. Small backpack for camp — luggage stays in the vehicle.
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