12 days Morocco tour from Casablanca

This 12 days Morocco tour from Casablanca gives you more time to explore each destination without rushing. It is ideal for travelers who want a complete Moroccan experience combining culture, history, nature, adventure, local traditions, and relaxation.

12 days Morocco tour from Casablanca

Day 1: Casablanca – Rabat

Your journey begins in Casablanca with pickup from your hotel, riad, or Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport. Meet your private driver and begin discovering Morocco’s largest city before continuing toward Rabat. Start with a visit to the impressive Hassan II Mosque, one of Casablanca’s most important landmarks. Located directly beside the Atlantic Ocean, the mosque is famous for its spectacular architecture, detailed decoration, and enormous prayer hall.

Continue through Casablanca and discover some of the city’s historic and modern neighborhoods before driving toward Rabat. Arrive in Rabat, the capital of Morocco, and begin exploring the city. Visit the Hassan Tower and the Mohammed V Mausoleum, then continue toward the Kasbah of the Udayas. Walk through its peaceful streets and enjoy views over the Bouregreg River and the Atlantic coast. In the evening, check into your accommodation and enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner.

Overnight: Rabat

Day 2: Rabat – Chefchaouen

After breakfast, leave Rabat and travel north toward the Rif Mountains and Chefchaouen. The journey takes you through northern Morocco, passing agricultural fields, traditional villages, and beautiful countryside. As you approach the Rif Mountains, the landscape becomes greener and more mountainous.

Arrive in Chefchaouen, one of Morocco’s most recognizable towns. Known as the Blue Pearl, the city is famous for its blue-painted buildings, narrow streets, colorful doors, and peaceful atmosphere. Spend the afternoon exploring the historic medina on foot. Discover local artisan shops, traditional cafés, small squares, and beautiful viewpoints. Take time to experience the relaxed lifestyle of the Rif region and photograph the unique architecture.

In the evening, enjoy a traditional dinner and relax at your accommodation.

Overnight: Chefchaouen

Day 3: Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes

After breakfast, leave Chefchaouen and continue toward Volubilis, one of Morocco’s most important archaeological sites. Explore the ancient Roman ruins and discover the remains of temples, columns, arches, houses, and impressive mosaics. The surrounding countryside also offers beautiful panoramic views. Continue to Meknes, one of Morocco’s four imperial cities. Discover the historic medina and admire Bab Mansour, one of the most famous monumental gates in the country.

Explore the traditional streets and markets while learning about Meknes and its important role during the reign of Sultan Moulay Ismail. Continue toward Fes in the afternoon. Arrive in the city and check into your traditional riad. Spend the evening relaxing or exploring the area around your accommodation.

Overnight: Fes

Day 4: Fes Cultural Discovery

Today is dedicated to exploring Fes, one of Morocco’s most important cultural and spiritual centers. After breakfast, enter the historic medina and discover its maze of narrow streets, traditional markets, artisan workshops, historic mosques, madrasas, and old houses. Explore important landmarks such as the Bou Inania Madrasa, the Nejjarine area, and the famous traditional tanneries. Discover the craftsmanship for which Fes is known, including leatherwork, ceramics, metalwork, textiles, and traditional Moroccan handicrafts.

Walk through the souks and experience the daily life of the medina. Your local guide can explain the history and traditions of the city while showing you some of its most important cultural sites. In the afternoon, enjoy some free time to continue exploring, shop for traditional products, or relax at a Moroccan café.

Return to your riad in the evening.

Overnight: Fes

Day 5: Fes – Ifrane – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga

After breakfast, leave Fes and begin your journey toward the Sahara Desert. Travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains and stop in Ifrane, a charming mountain town known for its distinctive architecture and surrounding cedar forests. Continue through the mountains toward Midelt. The landscape changes constantly as you travel through high mountain valleys and traditional villages. After Midelt, continue toward the Ziz Valley. Stop at a panoramic viewpoint to admire the green palm groves surrounded by dramatic rocky landscapes.

Continue toward Erfoud and then Merzouga. As you approach the desert, the landscape becomes increasingly dry and the golden Erg Chebbi dunes begin to appear. Arrive in Merzouga in the afternoon and prepare for your camel trek. Ride through the dunes and stop to watch the spectacular Sahara sunset. Continue to your desert camp, where you will enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner, local music, and an evening around the campfire beneath the stars.

Overnight: Sahara Desert Camp

Day 6: Merzouga Sahara Experience

Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes. The changing colors of the sand create a beautiful and peaceful start to the day. After breakfast, continue your Sahara experience with a 4×4 excursion around the Merzouga region. Explore the desert landscapes and visit local communities surrounding Erg Chebbi. Discover traditional desert life and learn more about the culture of the people who have lived in this region for generations. Depending on local conditions, visit a traditional village and experience local music and hospitality. Continue through the desert plains and enjoy opportunities for photography.

Return to Merzouga in the afternoon and enjoy some free time to relax. You can walk around the dunes, enjoy your accommodation, or simply take in the peaceful desert atmosphere.

Overnight: Merzouga

Day 7: Merzouga – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley

After breakfast, leave Merzouga and continue toward the spectacular landscapes of southern Morocco. Travel through desert plains and oasis landscapes before reaching the Todra Valley. Along the way, pass traditional villages and palm-filled areas. Visit the impressive Todra Gorges, where enormous limestone cliffs rise dramatically on both sides of the narrow valley. Take time to walk through the gorge and enjoy the natural surroundings. Continue toward the Dades Valley, known for its dramatic rock formations, traditional kasbahs, agricultural fields, and palm groves. Stop at scenic viewpoints and enjoy panoramic views of the valley and its famous winding roads.

Continue to your accommodation in the Dades Valley and enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner.

Overnight: Dades Valley

Day 8: Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech

After breakfast, continue through the Valley of Roses toward Ouarzazate. Enjoy the changing landscapes of southern Morocco, with traditional villages, old kasbahs, palm groves, and mountain scenery along the route. Arrive in Ouarzazate and continue toward Ait Ben Haddou. Explore this famous fortified ksar and discover its traditional earthen architecture, narrow streets, and historic buildings. Walk through the old village and climb toward the upper part of the ksar for panoramic views over the surrounding countryside. After visiting Ait Ben Haddou, continue toward the High Atlas Mountains. Cross the Tizi n’Tichka Pass and enjoy spectacular views of the mountains and traditional Berber villages.

Continue toward Marrakech and arrive in the evening.

Overnight: Marrakech

Day 9: Marrakech Cultural Discovery

After breakfast, enjoy a full day exploring Marrakech, one of Morocco’s most famous imperial cities. Begin with the historic medina and discover important landmarks such as the Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, and Koutoubia Mosque. Continue through the traditional souks and explore the many artisan workshops selling carpets, leather goods, ceramics, spices, lamps, and handmade Moroccan products. Visit Jemaa el-Fnaa square and experience the lively atmosphere of the heart of Marrakech. Take time to explore the city’s traditional neighborhoods and discover its architecture, history, and local lifestyle.

In the afternoon, enjoy some free time to relax, shop, or explore more of the medina.

Overnight: Marrakech

Day 10: Marrakech – Essaouira

After breakfast, leave Marrakech and travel toward the Atlantic coast. The route takes you through rural landscapes and areas known for argan trees. Continue toward Essaouira, a charming coastal town famous for its historic medina and relaxed atmosphere. Upon arrival, explore the old medina and walk through its narrow streets, traditional shops, artisan workshops, and whitewashed buildings. Continue toward the fishing harbor and discover the colorful boats and traditional fishing activity. Essaouira is also known for its seafood, local crafts, woodwork, and artistic atmosphere. Walk along the historic ramparts and enjoy beautiful views over the Atlantic Ocean.

Spend the evening enjoying the relaxed atmosphere of the city and a traditional dinner.

Overnight: Essaouira

Day 11: Essaouira – Casablanca

After breakfast, leave Essaouira and begin your journey back toward Casablanca. Before leaving, enjoy some free time to take a final walk through the medina, visit local artisan shops, or relax near the ocean. Travel north through the Moroccan countryside, passing agricultural areas, small villages, and changing landscapes. Continue toward Casablanca and arrive in the afternoon or evening. Check into your accommodation and enjoy a final evening in Morocco.

Overnight: Casablanca

Day 12: Casablanca Discovery and Departure

After breakfast, enjoy your final morning in Casablanca.

Depending on your departure time, visit any remaining places of interest or enjoy some free time for shopping and a final Moroccan meal. If you have not visited it earlier in the tour, you can explore the Hassan II Mosque and enjoy the views over the Atlantic Ocean. At the agreed time, your driver will transfer you to Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport or another agreed location. Your 12 days private Morocco tour from Casablanca comes to an end, leaving you with unforgettable memories of Morocco’s imperial cities, Sahara Desert, mountains, valleys, and Atlantic coast.

Included

• Private transportation throughout the tour
• Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
• Professional English-speaking driver
• Pickup from Casablanca
• Drop-off in Casablanca
• Accommodation in hotels and traditional riads
• Daily breakfast
• Sahara desert camp
• Dinner at the desert camp
• Camel trekking in Erg Chebbi
• Merzouga 4×4 desert excursion
• Visits and sightseeing according to the itinerary
• Free time for photography and exploration

Excluded

• Lunches
• Drinks and beverages
• Entrance fees to monuments and attractions
• Local city guides unless specifically mentioned
• Personal expenses
• Tips and gratuities