Many travellers search for shared tours from Casablanca or Fes, because they land there first. In practice, most Sahara group departures start in Marrakech. Therefore, the simplest plan is to travel to Marrakech and join a shared desert tour from there. Here is how to do it, step by step.
Shared Tours from Casablanca
To begin with, Casablanca is about three hours from Marrakech by train or road. For example, the ONCF train runs several times a day; see the official ONCF website. Then you spend a night in Marrakech and join the group the next morning. Also read our guide Casablanca to Marrakech: train vs driver.
Alternatively, if you prefer to start from Casablanca directly, choose a private trip such as one week in Morocco from Casablanca or our Casablanca to Marrakech private tour.
Group Tours Starting in Casablanca: Our Advice
In general, very few group tours start in Casablanca, and they are often long bus tours. As a result, joining a small group in Marrakech usually gives a better Sahara experience.
Shared Tours from Fes
Meanwhile, Fes is closer to the Merzouga dunes than Marrakech. However, our shared departures leave from Marrakech. So, if you start in Fes, you have two options:
- Take the train from Fes to Marrakech (about seven hours), then join the shared desert tour.
- Or choose a private tour from Fes, such as our Fes to Merzouga 2 days or the 3 day tour from Fes to Marrakech.
Fes to Marrakech Group Tour
Some travellers look for a Fes to Marrakech group tour through the desert. At the moment, we run this route as a private tour only. Therefore, see the 3 day desert tour from Fes to Marrakech for the full trip.
How to Join a Shared Desert Tour in Marrakech
- Choose 3 or 4 days, as explained in our shared desert tour guide.
- Ask us for the next departure dates and the price.
- Arrive in Marrakech the day before.
- We pick you up in the morning in Marrakech.
FAQ: Shared Tours from Casablanca and Fes
Do you run shared tours from Casablanca?
No, our shared tours start in Marrakech, but we offer private tours from Casablanca.
Do you run shared tours from Fes?
No, our group tours leave from Marrakech, while tours from Fes are private.
How do I get from Casablanca to Marrakech?
In general, the train takes about three hours, or a private transfer takes about three hours by road.
Join our next shared departure: our group tours run on fixed dates from Marrakech, for 3 or 4 days. Ask us for dates and prices, or message us on WhatsApp. Prefer your own vehicle and pace? See our private tours from Marrakech.
