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.
At a Glance
Tour Highlights
Aït Ben Haddou — Day 1 UNESCO Visit
The iconic fortified village — filming location for Gladiator and Game of Thrones — visited first, on the morning of Day 1. Cross the river and explore with a guide while the light is perfect.
Day 1 · UNESCOTodra Gorge & Dades Valley
Day 1 continues to the dramatic 300m Todra Gorge and the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs through the Dades Valley. Overnight at Hotel Babylon.
Day 1 · GorgesSunset & Sunrise at Erg Chebbi
Day 2: ride a camel into the golden dunes at sunset. Sleep in a luxury ensuite camp. Day 3 morning: sunrise camel ride back.
Day 2–3 · CampThe Ziz Valley Ascent
Day 3 climbs north from the Sahara through the dramatic Ziz Valley — thousands of date palms, kasbahs, and cliffs. A reverse perspective most tours never see.
Day 3 · ScenicCedar Forests & Barbary Apes
Day 4 passes through the Middle Atlas — Azrou's ancient cedar forests and the playful Barbary macaques. A green, alpine landscape after three days of desert.
Day 4 · AzrouCasablanca Airport Drop-Off
End at Mohamed V Airport or any Casablanca hotel. Tell us your flight time — we'll plan Day 4 accordingly. Zero backtracking.
Day 4 · AirportPhoto Gallery
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.
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.
Continue east through the Skoura oasis, then to Tinghir and the dramatic Todra Gorge — 300m limestone cliffs. Lunch at the gorge.
Drive the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to the Dades Valley. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Babylon.
After breakfast, drive east through Rissani — birthplace of Morocco's Alaouite dynasty — and Erfoud (famous for fossils). Continue to Merzouga.
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.
Wake before dawn for a sunrise camel ride over the Erg Chebbi dunes. Breakfast at camp.
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.
Arrive in Midelt — the agricultural centre between the Sahara and the Middle Atlas. Check into Hotel Taddart. Dinner and overnight.
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.
Continue to Ifrane — Morocco's "Little Switzerland" — known for its alpine architecture and cooler mountain air. Lunch.
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.
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€ |
Prices verified March 2026 · +212 615 346 108
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)
Traveller 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."
"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."
"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."
"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."