Desert Tours from Casablanca

Merzouga is over 700 km from Casablanca, about 9–10 hours of driving. No tour does it in one go: routes from Casablanca reach the dunes on day 3 or 4, with nights in Rabat, Fes or Marrakech and the Atlas on the way.

A minimum of 7 days. That covers Casablanca, one or two imperial cities, the drive through the Middle Atlas, one night in a desert camp at Merzouga, and the return via the Dades and Todra gorges to Marrakech. 8–11 days adds Chefchaouen, Meknes or a second desert night.

Most of our routes are round trips that finish back in Casablanca, so you fly out of Mohammed V Airport. Two routes end in Marrakech instead: the 7-day tour via Chefchaouen and the 9-day Best of Morocco tour. Any route can be changed to end where your flight leaves.

Yes. Your driver-guide meets you in the arrivals hall and the tour starts from there, or from your hotel in Casablanca if you arrive the day before.

Yes. Every itinerary is private and adjusts to your pace, budget and interests.

A private, air-conditioned vehicle, an English-speaking driver-guide, accommodation for the full route including at least one night in a Sahara desert camp, and an itinerary built around what you actually want to see.

2–4 months ahead for spring and autumn (March to May, September to November) and the Christmas and New Year weeks gives you the best choice of desert camps. Off-season trips can often be booked with just a few weeks notice.

Yes — the desert routes we run are well established and our driver-guides know them well. You are never left alone; your guide stays with you for the full trip.