12 Days Morocco Tour | Marrakech to Casablanca Desert Tour

Upon arrival at Marrakech Airport, meet your driver and transfer to your riad or hotel. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy free time to relax or begin exploring the vibrant atmosphere of Marrakech. Overnight accommodation in Marrakech.

After breakfast, meet your licensed local guide for a full-day tour of Marrakech. Discover the city’s most important landmarks, including Bahia Palace, the Koutoubia Mosque, the Saadian Tombs and the beautiful Majorelle Garden. Explore the colorful souks and experience the lively atmosphere of Jemaa el-Fnaa Square. Overnight accommodation in Marrakech.

After breakfast, travel west to the charming coastal town of Essaouira. Explore the historic medina, stroll along the fishing harbor and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of this UNESCO-listed seaside city. Take time to wander through artisan workshops, visit the old ramparts and enjoy fresh seafood overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Return to Marrakech in the late afternoon. Overnight accommodation in Marrakech.

Leave Marrakech and travel through the spectacular High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou, one of Morocco’s most famous fortified villages. Continue through Ouarzazate and the Valley of Roses before arriving in the Dades Valley. Dinner and overnight accommodation in a hotel or riad.

After breakfast, travel through the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs and visit the impressive Todra Gorge. Continue through Erfoud before reaching Merzouga, where a camel trek awaits. Ride across the Erg Chebbi dunes and admire the spectacular sunset over the Sahara Desert. Dinner and overnight accommodation in a desert camp.

Wake up early to witness sunrise over the dunes before breakfast. Spend the day exploring the Merzouga region, including Khamlia village, traditional Gnawa music performances and visits to nomadic families. Discover desert landscapes, fossil sites and panoramic viewpoints around Erg Chebbi. Dinner and overnight accommodation in a hotel near the dunes.

After breakfast, begin the journey toward Fes through some of Morocco’s most scenic landscapes. Stop at panoramic viewpoints overlooking the Ziz Valley before continuing through Midelt and the Middle Atlas Mountains. Visit the cedar forests near Azrou and the alpine-style town of Ifrane. Arrive in Fes during the late afternoon. Overnight accommodation in Fes.

After breakfast, meet your licensed local guide for a full-day exploration of Fes. Visit the Royal Palace gates, Bou Inania Madrasa, Al Quaraouiyine University, Nejjarine Fountain and the famous Chouara Tanneries. Explore the maze-like streets of the UNESCO-listed Medina and discover its rich cultural heritage. Overnight accommodation in Fes.

After breakfast, travel through the Rif Mountains toward Chefchaouen. Upon arrival, enjoy free time to explore the city’s famous blue-painted streets, charming squares and artisan shops. Overnight accommodation in Chefchaouen.

After breakfast, depart Chefchaouen and continue toward Tetouan, often referred to as the White Dove of Morocco. Explore the city’s Andalusian heritage before continuing to Tangier. Enjoy free time to discover Tangier’s medina, seafront and vibrant atmosphere. Overnight accommodation in Tangier.

After breakfast, travel south along Morocco’s Atlantic coast toward Rabat. Visit Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the Kasbah of the Udayas overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy free time to explore Morocco’s capital city. Overnight accommodation in Rabat.

After breakfast, continue to Casablanca, Morocco’s economic capital. Visit the magnificent Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest and most impressive mosques in the world. Depending on your departure schedule, enjoy free time in Casablanca before transfer to your hotel or airport. Your 12-Day Morocco Tour comes to an end.