12 Days Morocco Tour from Casablanca — private Morocco tour departing from Casablanca
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12 Days Morocco Tour from Casablanca

⏱ 12 Days · 11 Nights🚗 Private Tour📍 Casablanca → Marrakech📅 Available Year-round

Tour Overview

An immersive 12-day route linking imperial cities, blue mountain towns, Roman ruins, Sahara dunes, and Atlantic escapes in one expertly paced itinerary.

Tour Highlights

  • ✓Casablanca and Rabat
  • ✓Tangier and Chefchaouen
  • ✓Fez medina
  • ✓Merzouga Sahara camp
  • ✓Marrakech highlights
  • ✓Essaouira coast

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day1

Day 1

Arrival in Casablanca

Arrive at Mohammed V International Airport for a private welcome. Transfer to your hotel, then visit the Hassan II Mosque in the late afternoon — one of the world's largest mosques, built partially over the Atlantic Ocean with a soaring 210-metre minaret, a retractable glass roof, and intricate hand-carved stucco and cedar work crafted by 10,000 Moroccan artisans. Stroll the Corniche seafront boulevard for coastal views.

🏨 Hotel in Casablanca
ArrivalHassan II MosqueCorniche
Day2

Day 2

Casablanca, Rabat, Asilah, Tangier

Drive north to Rabat, Morocco's serene capital. Visit the Hassan Tower and the elegant Mausoleum of Mohammed V, then explore the Bab Chellah gate and the 17th-century Oudaya Kasbah above the estuary. Continue along the coast to Asilah — a beautifully preserved walled town with mural-covered medina streets. Arrive in Tangier, Morocco's cosmopolitan northern gateway where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean.

🏨 Hotel in Tangier
RabatHassan TowerOudayaAsilahTangier
Day3

Day 3

Tangier to Chefchaouen

Explore Tangier: Cap Spartel with its lighthouse at the confluence of two oceans, the Palace of the Sultan, the Necropolis, and the dramatic Caves of Hercules carved by the sea over millennia. Drive into the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen — the legendary "Blue Pearl" where every alley, stairway, and doorstep is washed in shades of azure and cobalt, a tradition said to date back to the Jewish inhabitants of the 15th century.

🏨 Riad in Chefchaouen
Cap SpartelCaves of HerculesTangierChefchaouen
Day4

Day 4

Chefchaouen, Meknes, Volubilis, Fez

Explore Chefchaouen's medina: the 15th-century Kasbah, Great Mosque, and Uta el-Hammam square. Continue to Volubilis — Morocco's finest Roman archaeological site and a UNESCO World Heritage landmark — where a local guide reveals stories behind intact mosaic floors, a triumphal arch, and ancient columns. Visit Meknes to admire the monumental Bab Mansour gateway and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail before arriving in Fez.

🏨 Riad in Fez
ChefchaouenVolubilisBab MansourMeknesFez
Day5

Day 5

Full Day in Fez

Spend a full day in Fez el-Bali with a local licensed guide. Visit the golden brass gates of the Royal Palace, the Bou Inania Madrasa, the Al-Qarawiyyin University (founded 859 AD — the world's oldest), the Najjarine woodworking museum, and the Chouara Tanneries viewed from a rooftop terrace. Explore the Mellah (Jewish Quarter) and browse artisan cooperatives producing the finest ceramics, leather, and metal goods in Morocco.

🏨 Riad in Fez
Fez MedinaAl-QarawiyyinTanneriesMellahArtisans
Day6

Day 6

Fez to Merzouga via Middle Atlas

Drive south through the alpine resort of Ifrane — its stone lion sculpture and European-style chalets earning it the nickname "Switzerland of Morocco" — and Azrou's ancient cedar forest where wild Barbary macaques inhabit the roadside trees. Descend through the dramatic Ziz Gorges and the lush Ziz Valley palm oasis to Merzouga. In the late afternoon, mount your camel for a sunset trek across the towering Erg Chebbi dunes to your luxury Berber camp.

🏨 Luxury desert camp
IfraneAzrouZiz ValleyCamel TrekErg Chebbi
Day7

Day 7

Merzouga Desert Adventure

Rise before dawn to watch the Sahara sunrise transform the dunes from deep purple to brilliant gold. Explore by 4x4: visit Khamlia village for a live Gnaoua music performance, and meet nomadic Berber families in their traditional tents for mint tea and cultural exchange. Explore remote fossil-rich riverbeds and palm oases. Optional sandboarding or quad biking on the Erg Chebbi slopes in the afternoon.

🏨 Desert camp or riad in Merzouga
Sunrise4x4KhamliaNomadsSahara Activities
Day8

Day 8

Merzouga to Dades via Todra Gorge

Travel west through Erfoud's fossil marble workshops and Rissani's ancient covered souk — birthplace of the Alaouite royal dynasty. Visit the dramatic Todra Gorge, where 300-metre limestone walls rise sheer above a cool river; walk the narrow canyon floor where shade keeps the air cool even in summer. Continue through the Dades Valley with its striking "Monkey Fingers" rock formations and earthen kasbahs.

🏨 Riad in Boumalne Dades
ErfoudRissaniTodra GorgeMonkey FingersDades Valley
Day9

Day 9

Dades to Marrakech via Ait Benhaddou

Drive the legendary "Road of a Thousand Kasbahs" through the Rose Valley of Kalaat Mgouna and the Skoura palm oasis. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage ksar of Ait Benhaddou with a local guide — its labyrinthine earthen towers have featured in Gladiator, Game of Thrones, Babel, and The Mummy. Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2,260 m) with sweeping panoramic views before arriving in Marrakech.

🏨 Riad in Marrakech
Rose ValleyAit BenhaddouTizi n'TichkaHigh AtlasMarrakech
Day10

Day 10

Full Day in Marrakech

Guided tour of Marrakech's UNESCO-listed medina. Visit the opulent 19th-century Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs, the 12th-century Koutoubia Mosque, and the specialised souks — spice traders, copper artisans, leather dyers, and weavers each occupy their own quarter of the medina. As evening falls, Jemaa el-Fna transforms into a theatre of storytellers, musicians, acrobats, and food vendors.

🏨 Riad in Marrakech
Bahia PalaceKoutoubiaSouksJemaa el-Fna
Day11

Day 11

Marrakech to Essaouira

Drive west through argan forests — where goats famously climb the trees to reach the fruit — with a stop at a women's argan oil cooperative. Arrive in Essaouira, the "Wind City of Africa" and a UNESCO World Heritage medina of blue-and-white ramparts, a working fishing port, and winding lanes filled with galleries, craftspeople, and some of the freshest seafood in Morocco.

🏨 Hotel in Essaouira
Argan ForestEssaouiraUNESCO MedinaFishing Port
Day12

Day 12

Departure Transfer

Private transfer to Marrakech Menara Airport or Casablanca Mohammed V Airport, as your itinerary requires. Farewell to Morocco after an immersive 12-day journey from Atlantic coast to Sahara desert and back.

🏨 Tour ends
DepartureAirport Transfer

What's Included

✅ Included

  • Breakfasts
  • Selected dinners in Dades/Merzouga
  • Desert excursion
  • Local guides in Fez, Volubilis, Marrakech
  • Private transport with English-speaking driver

❌ Not Included

  • Entry fees
  • Most lunches and dinners
  • Beverages
  • Travel insurance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a private tour?+
Yes, all Fez Cultural Tours are 100% private. You will never share your vehicle or guide with strangers. Every tour is exclusively for you and your group, allowing us to tailor the pace and stops to your preferences.
What is included in the 12-day tour?+
This tour includes: Breakfasts; Selected dinners in Dades/Merzouga; Desert excursion; Local guides in Fez, Volubilis, Marrakech; Private transport with English-speaking driver.
What is not included?+
Not included in the tour price: Entry fees; Most lunches and dinners; Beverages; Travel insurance.
What is the best time of year for this tour?+
The best times are spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) when temperatures are comfortable. Summer is very hot in the Sahara (40°C+), while winter nights can be cold but days remain beautiful.
Can we customise the itinerary?+
Absolutely. Every itinerary can be tailored to your interests, pace, and travel goals. Contact us via WhatsApp (+212 697 540 383) and we will craft a personalised route for you.
How do I book and what is the payment process?+
Contact us via WhatsApp or our enquiry form — no commitment needed. Once you approve the itinerary, a 20% deposit secures your dates. The balance is paid in cash (Euros or MAD) to your guide on the first day.
Is this tour suitable for families and seniors?+
Yes. We adapt the pace, accommodation, and activities for families with children and senior travellers. Please mention any special requirements when booking so we can plan accordingly.

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