4 Day/3 Night Desert Experience Via Ait benhaddou

If you're short on time but want to experience the magic of Morocco’s Sahara Desert, this 4-day tour from Casablanca is the ideal escape. Journey through the scenic Atlas Mountains, explore the historic city of Fes, ride camels into the golden dunes of Merzouga, and spend an unforgettable night in a desert camp under the stars. This express adventure is designed to maximize your experience in just a few days, without missing the highlights.

Day 1: Casablanca – Ouarzazate via High Atlas Mountains & Ait Benhaddou (7h)
Your driver will pick you up in Casablanca and head toward Ouarzazate via Marrakech and the scenic High Atlas Mountains. You'll pass Berber villages, stop for photos, and cross the Tizi N'Tichka Pass (2,260m). After lunch in the mountains, visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, famous for films like Gladiator and The Sheltering Sky. End the day in Ouarzazate.
Meals: Dinner & Breakfast | Accommodation: Riad Tamdakht or similar

Day 2: Ouarzazate – Sahara Desert via Rose Valley & Todra Gorges (6h)
Start with a visit to Ouarzazate’s film studios and Taourirt Kasbah, then head through the Valley of Roses with a stop in El Kelaa Mgouna. Continue to Todra Gorges for a short walk through the towering cliffs, then on to Merzouga via Erfoud and Rissani. Arrive at the edge of the dunes, enjoy mint tea, and ride camels to your desert camp.
Meals: Dinner & Breakfast | Accommodation: Luxury Desert Camp

Day 3: Sahara – Fes via Ziz Valley, Midelt, Cedar Forest & Ifrane (7h)
Wake early for the desert sunrise before riding camels back for breakfast. Then drive through the scenic Ziz Valley, Errachidia, and Midelt. After lunch, continue through the Middle Atlas, stopping at the cedar forest to see Barbary apes, and visit Ifrane—known as “the Switzerland of Morocco.” Arrive in Fes by evening.
Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Riad Al Makan or similar

Day 4: Fes Sightseeing – Return to Casablanca (4h)
Explore Fes, Morocco’s spiritual and cultural capital. Visit the Royal Palace, Jewish Quarter (Mellah), pottery workshops, and the colorful tanneries. After your guided visit, drive back to Casablanca (approx. 3.5h).
Meals: Breakfast