12 Days Casablanca Itinerary | Sahara Desert, Chefchaouen & Imperial Cities

Your 12 days Casablanca itinerary begins with a warm welcome at Casablanca airport, the port, or your hotel. Casablanca is Morocco’s largest city and an important economic center. We start our Casablanca tour with a visit to the impressive Hassan II Mosque, the biggest mosque in Morocco, located next to the Atlantic Ocean. After some free time for lunch, we enjoy a short tour of the city, including the beautiful Corniche. Overnight stay in a hotel in Casablanca.

After breakfast, we leave Casablanca and drive along the Atlantic coast to Rabat, the capital city of Morocco. As part of your 12 Days Casablanca itinerary, we visit top sites such as the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the Kasbah of the Udayas. After lunch, we continue our scenic drive through the Rif Mountains to reach the stunning blue city of Chefchaouen. Overnight in a charming hotel.

Today we explore Chefchaouen, a peaceful town in the Rif Mountains, known for its blue-painted streets and houses. In the morning, we walk through the old Medina and enjoy the colorful doors and blue alleys. After lunch, you can hike up to the Spanish Mosque for a great view of the whole town. Overnight stay in Chefchaouen.

After breakfast, you can enjoy some free time in Chefchaouen before we drive to the Roman ruins of Volubilis. This site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with beautiful mosaics and ancient structures. As part of your Casablanca itinerary, we then visit Meknes, one of the imperial cities, to see Bab Mansour, royal stables, and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. In the evening, we drive to Fes. Overnight in a traditional riad.

A local guide will take you on a full-day tour of Fes, one of the cultural highlights of your 12 days tour from Casablanca. We visit the Royal Palace gate, the famous Blue Gate, old universities, and beautiful fountains. We explore the Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and see the tanneries and the world’s oldest university, Al Quaraouiyine. Later, we drive to a high point for a panoramic view of the city. Overnight in your riad.

After breakfast, we drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains to Ifrane, a town called the “Switzerland of Morocco” for its European-style houses. Then we stop in the cedar forest to see wild monkeys. We have lunch in Midelt, then drive through the Ziz Valley with amazing views. In the afternoon, we reach the Merzouga Sahara Desert, where we ride camels into the desert to enjoy a beautiful sunset. Dinner and overnight in a luxury desert camp with Berber music.

If you are short on time, you can also consider our 3 Days Desert Tour From Marrakech.If you are short on time, you can also consider our 3 Days Desert Tour From Marrakech.

You’ll wake up early to watch the sunrise in the desert. After breakfast, we ride back to Merzouga by camel and begin a 4×4 tour of the desert area. We visit nomad families, an old mine, and the Khamlia village, known for African music. After lunch, we see palm groves and a desert lake. Overnight in a hotel in Merzouga.

Today we travel from the desert to the mountains. We visit Rissani, famous for its local market, and stop in Erfoud to see fossils. Then we drive to the stunning Todra Gorges, where you can walk between the high cliffs. After lunch, we drive through the Dades Valley with a stop at the “monkey fingers” rock formations. Dinner and overnight in a hotel in the valley.

We continue our Casablanca itinerary through the beautiful Rose Valley and palm groves of Skoura. We stop in Ouarzazate to see movie studios. Next, we visit Ait Ben Haddou, a famous fortified village and UNESCO site used in many movies like Gladiator and TV shows like Game of Thrones. After lunch, we drive through the High Atlas Mountains and the Tizi n’Tichka pass to reach Marrakech. Overnight in a riad.

After breakfast, we explore the red city of Marrakech with a local guide as part of your exciting Casablanca itinerary. We visit top attractions like the Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, Ben Youssef School, and the colorful souks. After lunch at Jemaa El-Fna square, we see the Koutoubia Mosque and relax at Majorelle Garden. In the evening, enjoy free time at the square. Overnight stay in a riad. 

We leave Marrakech and drive to the Atlantic coast to visit the charming town of Essaouira. On the way, we may see goats climbing Argan trees. In Essaouira, we explore the port, old walls, and traditional shops in the Medina. Overnight in a hotel.

On the last day of your Casablanca and Marrakech itinerary, we drive back to Casablanca along the scenic coast. We’ll make stops along the way for photos. We drop you off at the airport in Casablanca depending on your flight time. This marks the end of your unforgettable Casablanca Morocco itinerary.