5 Days in Morocco Tour Itinerary from Casablanca

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN CASABLANCA (1 hour drive)

The 5 day Morocco tour begins with a pick-up from the airport or your accommodation in Casablanca, considered the economic centre and the largest city in Morocco. First, we visit the Hassan II Mosque, the largest mosque in Morocco, set on the west coast of the city on a promontory overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Free time for lunch. We then explore the city and visit the beautiful Corniche of Casablanca. Overnight stay in a hotel.

DAY 2: CASABLANCA – THE ROMAN RUINS OF VOLUBILIS – MEKNES – FES (5 hours drive)

After breakfast, you depart Casablanca to visit the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis. Remarkably well preserved, it’s recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with beautiful mosaics scattered here and there alongside ancient pillars and archways. After a stroll through the ruins, you drive 30 km to visit Meknes, the Ismaili capital and one of the imperial cities, where you see Bab Al-Mansour, the Sahrij Souani basin, the Royal Stables, the granary, and the Moulay Ismail Mausoleum. You then head to Fes. Overnight stay in a riad.

DAY 3: FES – IFRANE – CEDAR FOREST – MIDELT – ZIZ VALLEY – MERZOUGA SAHARA (7 hours drive)

After breakfast, you drive south through Imouzzer to visit Ifrane. The town is famous for its low temperatures, snow, and alpine-style houses — no wonder it’s called the Switzerland of Morocco. After that, you continue to the cedar forest, home to the Barbary macaques; feel free to feed them as you wander among the trees. Later you continue to Midelt for free time and lunch, then drive on to Merzouga through the Tizi-n-Tilghmt Pass and along the Ziz Valley, with stops for panoramic views.

You reach the Sahara Desert of Merzouga in the afternoon, where you switch to camels and cross the sandy desert, pausing atop a high dune to enjoy the sunset. You then continue to the camp, which combines the traditional tents of the nomads with the luxury of a hotel. You can enjoy Berber drum music while dancing around the campfire beneath a vast open sky of stars. Dinner and overnight in the camp.

DAY 4: MERZOUGA SAHARA – RISSANI – ERFOUD – TODRA GORGES – DADES VALLEY (5 hours drive)

Waking early is a must, to take in the beautiful sunrise in the middle of the desert. Free time for breakfast. You then return on camels to Merzouga, where the driver awaits. Leaving the desert, you visit Rissani, the ancient capital of Tafilalet and still a major trading centre in the region.

After a stroll through the Rissani souk, you continue to Erfoud, where you visit one of the fossilised-marble workshops. You then drive through the Touroug and Tinjdad palm groves to reach the Todra Gorges, where the course of the Todra River has carved a grand red cliff-sided canyon through the mountains — an ideal place for rock climbers. Feel free to wander the gorge and take in the beauty of the landscape. Free time for lunch in a restaurant. You then continue to the Dades Valley via Boumalne Dades, with the inevitable stops at the “monkey fingers” rock formation and for a view over the Dades Valley. Dinner and overnight in a hotel.

DAY 5: DADES VALLEY – ROSE VALLEY – PALM GROVES OF SKOURA – OUARZAZATE – AIT BEN HADDOU KASBAH – HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS – MARRAKECH (6 hours drive)

You continue the trip to Kalaat M’Gouna to visit the Rose Valley, where a Rose Festival is held every May and locals offer their rose products. You then drive through the palm groves of Skoura to reach Ouarzazate, where you visit the studios in which famous movies were shot.

You set off to visit the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a fortified village recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has appeared in many films including Gladiator, Alexander, and The Mummy, and TV series including Game of Thrones. You then continue to Marrakech, driving through the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass and the High Atlas Mountains, with stops for lunch and photos at interesting spots. Finally, you reach Marrakech and are dropped at the airport or your accommodation. End of your 5 days in Morocco.

IMPORTANT! Bear in mind that the 10 Day Trip is just a suggested tour itinerary. If it doesn’t match what you’re looking for, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’ll organise a different itinerary based on your preferences and the length of your stay. We offer customised and tailor-made tours and trips all around Morocco.

THE PRICE varies according to the number of people: the more people joining the tour, the lower the price becomes. Since the transportation cost is fixed, the price is divided according to the number of people. The price also depends on the quality of the accommodation. Contact us for an exact price.

YOU CAN MAKE THE TOUR LONGER: (each day you add lets you visit more fabulous places)
– 6 Days Morocco Tour (+ full day in Fes)
– 7 Days Morocco Tour (+ Chefchaouen / Blue City)
– 8 Days Morocco Tour (+ night in Marrakech + drive to Casablanca)
– 9 Days Morocco Tour (+ full day in Marrakech)
– 10 Day Morocco Itinerary (+ desert excursion in a 4×4)
– Morocco Itinerary 12 Days (+ full day in Chefchaouen + Essaouira)

OTHER 5 DAY TOUR ITINERARIES:
– 5 Days From Tangier to Merzouga & Marrakech
– 5 Days from Marrakech to Merzouga

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: 

Is the 5 day Morocco tour private or shared?
The five day tour is a private experience, so only the travellers making the enquiry take part. No additional people join the tour. Our focus is on high-quality, personalised experiences, which is why we mainly offer private tours.

How long is the camel ride? What is the alternative to camels?
The camel ride lasts from 40 minutes to 1.5 hours, depending on which camp you’re staying in. If you’d rather not ride, the camp has a 4×4 that takes people and luggage in and out, which you’re welcome to use. Alternatively, ATVs can be arranged at an additional cost.

Is the tent private? Does it have a private shower?
The tent at the luxury camp is private and has private bathrooms with hot running water.

What happens to your luggage when you do the camel ride?
During the camel ride you take only what you need for the ride itself. The rest of your luggage is transported in the camp’s 4×4, and you’ll find it waiting for you at the camp.

What is the best time to visit Morocco?
The best times are spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November), when the weather is mild and pleasant across most regions. Winter is great too, especially in the southern / desert part.

Dietary preferences
Please share any dietary preferences you have, and we’ll make sure your needs are met. Kindly let us know in advance so we can arrange lunch stops accordingly and notify the riad/camp, as some dinners are included in the package.

Pick-up and drop-off details
Pick-up can be from either the airport or your accommodation in Casablanca. At the end of the 4 day tour, we drop you off at your hotel or riad in Marrakech, or the closest available parking area. The tour usually finishes between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in Marrakech, though the exact timing can vary depending on how long is spent at each stop.

Expenses
Currency exchange: Euros or USD can be exchanged for Moroccan dirham (MAD) at many locations across Morocco, including banks and exchange bureaus, and ATMs are widely available for cash withdrawals. While credit cards and foreign currencies (euros/USD) are generally accepted, it’s wise to carry local currency (MAD) for convenience.
Meal costs: Meals typically range from €5 to €20 per person, though prices vary by establishment.
Haggling / price negotiation: Haggling is an accepted and expected practice in Morocco; even locals take part in it.

BOOKING PROCESS:

1. Get in touch with us through the contact forms, email, WhatsApp, or our social networks, and tell us the number of travellers, the type of accommodation (excellent, luxury, etc.), your tour date (if available), and your chosen tour or some details so we can plan a new itinerary for you.

2. Booking: We ask for a small deposit to confirm the booking (preferably via our PayPal account). The rest is paid in cash to your driver/guide once you arrive, or through PayPal, which carries a 5% transaction fee. If you don’t have PayPal, we can send an online invoice you can pay by card. A bank/wire transfer is another option; it takes up to 12 days to appear in our system, and we can confirm the tour with a transaction receipt until the payment arrives.

WHY PRIVATE MOROCCO TOURS?

A private tour is an itinerary run exclusively according to your preferences. On a private trip you travel only with the people you choose. Private tours are more flexible when it comes to group size, travel dates, and what your trip includes. On top of that, you’ll have your own tour guide and driver at your disposal.