Overview

Embark on an extraordinary 3-day journey from Casablanca through Morocco’s most captivating landscapes, culminating in the golden dunes of the Sahara Desert.

Your Desert Adventure

This immersive tour sweeps you from the Atlantic coast through Morocco’s Imperial Cities, mountain ranges, and ancient desert routes. Discover the grandeur of Meknes, one of Morocco’s four Imperial Cities, before ascending through the scenic Middle Atlas Mountains and the mystical Cedar Forest, home to wild Barbary macaques.

Wind through traditional Berber villages and marvel at the dramatic panoramic vistas of the Ziz Valley oasis, dotted with date palms and historic kasbahs that tell stories of centuries past.

The Sahara Experience

The crown jewel of your adventure awaits in Merzouga—an unforgettable camel trek across the towering Erg Chebbi dunes. Watch the sun paint the desert in brilliant oranges and reds before settling into your traditional Berber tent for a night under a canopy of stars. Experience authentic desert hospitality, local cuisine, and the profound silence of the Sahara.

Your journey concludes in Fez, Morocco’s cultural and spiritual heart, with optional endings in Casablanca or Marrakech to suit your travel plans.


DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION
Casablanca / Fez

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional English-speaking driver
  • Local guides in major cities
  • 1 night in desert camp under the stars
  • 1 night in hotel or similar accommodation
  • Daily breakfast and dinner (vegetarian options available)
  • Camel trekking experience
  • All permits and taxes

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

  • Lunches
  • Beverages and drinks
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Monument and site entrance fees

What To Expect

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Day 1: Casablanca / Meknes / Midelt

After meeting you, we leave Casablanca towards Midelt, passing through and visiting Meknes, one of the Imperial Cities. We continue crossing the Middle Atlas and Cedar Forest. We stop near Azrou to see the monkeys and also for rest and to take some pictures. We will pass through many Berber villages. To make the drive shorter, we will spend the first night in Midelt. Dinner & Overnight at the Hotel.

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Day 2: Midelt / Ziz Valley / Merzouga

After breakfast and rest, we depart towards the Sahara Desert. We will stop at a few panoramic views of the Ziz Oasis, with a nice green view of the palm trees. We will continue through a few villages and historical Kasbahs. We continue towards the desert and stop for a small visit to Rissani, the first capital of the Alouite dynasty ruling now in Morocco. This includes some historical Kasbahs and the famous market. You will also have the opportunity to try the local food of the area, the Berber Pizza. We take the way to the desert. After resting and having mint tea, the guide and camels will be waiting to carry you across the sandy dunes of Erg Chebbi. You will enjoy the beauty of the sunset on camelback. After one hour, you will reach the desert camp to spend the night in a Berber tent. At your desert shelter, your camels are hobbled and mint tea is served. After a wonderful dinner, watch the stars and overnight in the Berber tent.

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Day 3: Merzouga / Tafilalte / Fez

In the morning, you can get up early, take a walk over the sand dunes, and watch the sunrise from just behind the Algerian border, which is about 50 km from Merzouga. We take a camel back to the hotel. We will take the way back to Fez, including stops for rest and lunch. We reach Fez in the evening, and we drop you off at your hotel/riad for the end of the trip.

Note: It’s possible if you want to end back in Casablanca or Marrakech.

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