Private 4-Day Casablanca to Marrakech Sahara Tour

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Duration4 days / 3 nights

Tour typePrivate tour

GroupPrivate – your group only (1–17 travellers)

DifficultyEasy

LanguagesEnglish & French

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About this tour

The most direct way from a Casablanca arrival to the Sahara. Your driver meets you at the airport or hotel and drives inland through the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas to Midelt for the first night.

From there it's down the Ziz Valley to Erg Chebbi for a camel ride and a luxury camp, then west via Todra Gorge, the Dades Valley, Skoura and Aït Ben Haddou to Marrakech.

Highlights

Ifrane and the Azrou cedar forest
Ziz Valley and Erfoud
Sunset and sunrise camel rides in Erg Chebbi
Rissani market and Tinghir oasis
Todra Gorge and the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs
Skoura, Aït Ben Haddou and the Tizi n'Tichka pass

What's included

Private air-conditioned 4×4 or van with English-speaking driver-guide for 4 days
Airport or hotel pickup in Casablanca
Half-board in Midelt, at the Erg Chebbi luxury camp and in the Dades Valley
Sunset and sunrise camel rides
Drop-off at your Marrakech hotel or riad

Lunches and drinks
Entrance fees
Tips
Travel insurance
Optional Dades hotel upgrade (+€40 pp)

Itinerary

Day 1Casablanca – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt (≈6 h)

Airport or hotel pickup and a drive into the Middle Atlas with stops in Ifrane and the cedar forest. Night in a Midelt hotel.

Day 2Midelt – Ziz Valley – Erfoud – Merzouga (≈5 h)

Descend the Ziz Valley, pass Erfoud and ride a camel across Erg Chebbi at sunset to a luxury desert camp.

Day 3Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorge – Dades (≈4 h)

Sunrise camel ride, Rissani, the Tinghir oasis and a walk through Todra Gorge. Night in the Dades Valley.

Day 4Dades – Skoura – Aït Ben Haddou – Marrakech (≈6 h)

Rose Valley and Skoura with Kasbah Amridil, then Aït Ben Haddou and the High Atlas crossing to Marrakech.

Meeting & pickup

Pickup

Casablanca Mohammed V Airport or your hotel

End point

Your Marrakech hotel or riad, late afternoon on day 4

Price per person by group size

Private tours get cheaper per person as your group grows. Prices include everything listed under "What's included".

1 traveller€1,135

2 travellers€635

3 travellers€545

4 travellers€495

5 travellers€465

6 travellers€415

7–9 travellers€395

10–13 travellers€345

14–17 travellers€315

Frequently asked questions

4 days or the 6-day tour from Casablanca?

The 4-day version goes directly to the desert and skips Chefchaouen, Volubilis and Fes.

Is the camel ride comfortable?

It lasts about an hour each way – long trousers are recommended.

Can I skip the camel?

Yes, a 4×4 transfer to camp is free of charge.

Good to know

What to bring

Comfortable walking shoes and sandals
Warm layer for desert nights (it gets cold after sunset)
Sunglasses, sun hat and sunscreen
Scarf to protect from sand and sun
Small overnight bag for the camp night
Cash in dirhams for lunches and tips

Additional info

Confirmation is sent by email or WhatsApp after we check availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Child seats available free of charge on request
Most travellers can take part – camel rides can be replaced by a 4×4 transfer
Vegetarian meals available on request
Long driving days with regular photo and rest stops

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days before departure.
Cancellations made less than 7 days before departure: the deposit is kept as credit valid for 12 months.
Date changes are free when requested at least 72 hours in advance, subject to availability.
If weather or safety conditions make the tour impossible, we offer a new date or a full refund.