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This 12 days Casablanca Itinerary is the perfect way to discover Morocco’s rich culture, history, and landscapes. In these 12 days / 11 nights, you will explore the four imperial cities and the beautiful Sahara Desert.
We start the tour in Casablanca, the biggest city in Morocco. Then we visit Rabat, the capital city. After that, we travel to Chefchaouen, the famous blue city in the north. On the way, we stop to see the Roman ruins of Volubilis, then continue to Meknes, known as the Ismaili capital. Next is Fes, the oldest cultural city in Morocco.
After exploring the north, we head south. We visit Ifrane, called the Switzerland of Morocco, and the cedars forest, home to wild monkeys. Then we pass through Midelt, the beautiful Ziz Valley, and Rissani, known for its traditional market. We also visit Erfoud, a town famous for its fossils.
The tour continues to the amazing Sahara Desert of Merzouga. Here you will ride camels, watch the sunset, and spend the night in a desert camp under the stars. In the morning, you will enjoy the sunrise in the dunes. Then we visit the stunning Todra Gorge and Dades Valley.
Next, we travel to the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site. We cross the High Atlas Mountains through the Tizi-n-Tichka pass to reach Marrakech. You will enjoy a guided tour of this colorful city. The tour also includes a day trip to the lovely coastal town of Essaouira.
The Casablanca and Marrakech itinerary ends back in Casablanca, where the tour finishes.
Your 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. We visit top sites like the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the Kasbah of the Udayas. After lunch, we continue our drive through the mountains to reach the blue city of Chefchaouen. Overnight in a 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. Then we 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, an important city in any Casablanca Morocco itinerary. We visit the Royal Palace gate, the famous Blue Gate, old universities, and beautiful fountains. We explore the Medina, a UNESCO site, and see the tanneries and the world’s oldest university, Al Quaraouiyine. Later, we drive to a high point for a great 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 Merzouga, where we ride camels into the desert to enjoy a beautiful sunset. Dinner and overnight in a luxury desert camp with Berber music.
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 journey 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. 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.
We offer three accommodation options to suit every traveler’s preference. Our accommodations are cozy and clean and provide essential amenities for a comfortable experience. No matter which option you choose, all our accommodations are carefully selected for their quality, cleanliness, and comfort, ensuring a pleasant stay that meets different needs and budgets. Our accommodations are divided into three categories.
We allow the possibility for our guests to mix and match between the categories, for instance, choosing standard for the first night and choosing luxury or deuxe for the second night, or vice versa.
The price of this 12 day Casablanca itinerary depends on the number of participants, the type of accommodations, and the season of travel. We invite you to reach out to us by filling out a contact form or sending us a message on WhatsApp. Our expert team shall answer you, providing the best price as possible.
We did a super 8 days tour with Marrakech Expeditions from Casablanca to Marrakech via Fes, desert, Chefchaouen, Atlas Mountains, it was a life time trip with our guide Hamid, who was excellent provided informatin about his beautiful country and provide as with the best services, including hotels, desert camp and camel riding in the desert. I highly recommed Hamid and Marrakech Expeditions from your Moroccan tour. Thank you Hamid for all.
Qw did the 10 day trip with Hamid, everything about this trip was amazing, every city we visited had something different. Who knew that Morocco was such a diverse country. Hamid our guide was so accommodating and always put our needs first. He gave us tips that were so useful. I cannot recommend him enough, we will definitely be back and use Hamid from culture desert tours again. The whole trip was organised to perfection, thank you so much Hamid.
I went to morocco with my friend, we booked 10 days trip from marrakech to fes by a range of wonderful places , chefchaouen , Tangier , Rabat , Meknes , Fes, essaouira, the sahara desert… we visited all this places with our guide Hamid , he is a good guide all the time with us , if you are going to morocco do not hesitate you will enjoy all time , good people different culture , beautiful places … i recommend
The camel ride to the desert camp takes about 1 hour each way. If you prefer, you can take a 4×4 instead of riding a camel.
You should bring comfortable clothing, walking shoes, warm clothes for the night, sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, a small backpack for personal items, and a camera or phone to capture the beautiful desert scenery.
If you have back or knee issues, you can skip the camel trek and take a 4×4 vehicle to the desert camp instead. Let us know in advance, and we will arrange a comfortable transfer for you.
Yes, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free meal options are available. Please inform us of any dietary requirements when booking.
The best time is spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) when the weather is not too hot or too cold.