Morocco 12-Day Tour from Casablanca

Day 1: Arrival in Casablanca

Upon arrival in Casablanca, you will be welcomed and transferred to your accommodation. Depending on arrival time, you may relax or take a brief introduction walk. Dinner and overnight stay in Casablanca.

Day 2: Casablanca Exploration & Transfer to Marrakech

Begin the day with a visit to Casablanca’s most iconic landmark, an impressive mosque overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Continue exploring the city’s cultural highlights and museums before enjoying lunch at a classic local venue inspired by cinematic history. In the afternoon, travel inland toward Marrakech and settle in for the evening.

Day 3: Guided Tour of Marrakech

Today is dedicated to discovering Marrakech, a former imperial capital surrounded by ancient walls. Visit historic palaces, lush gardens, and religious landmarks before strolling through the bustling souks. After lunch in the modern district, explore restored gardens and enjoy free time in the famous main square, where storytellers, musicians, and performers bring the city to life.

Day 4: Marrakech to Ouarzazate via the High Atlas

Depart Marrakech and cross the High Atlas Mountains through a scenic mountain pass. Along the way, admire panoramic views and traditional villages. Visit a UNESCO-listed fortified village known for its earthen architecture and cinematic history. Continue to Ouarzazate, often called the gateway to the desert, and explore its historic kasbah before settling in for the night.

Day 5: Ouarzazate to Dades Valley – Route of a Thousand Kasbahs

After breakfast, travel through lush palm groves and desert oases. Visit a well-preserved kasbah and continue through the Valley of Roses, where rose-based products are traditionally made. After lunch in a Berber village, arrive in the Dades Valley and enjoy a guided walk through dramatic gorges and striking rock formations.

Day 6: Dades Valley to Ramlia Desert (Off-Road Adventure)

Journey through Todra Gorge, surrounded by towering canyon walls and palm groves. Continue along remote desert tracks, passing nomadic settlements and scenic plateaus. Enjoy a picnic lunch in nature before reaching the isolated Ramlia Desert, where you’ll witness a breathtaking sunset over vast sand dunes.

Day 7: Ramlia Desert to Merzouga via Historic Rally Routes

Begin the day with a walk through the oasis to learn about traditional irrigation systems. Share tea with a local family and gain insight into desert life. Travel along historic rally routes, passing remote villages and desert landscapes. Visit a community known for its African musical heritage and enjoy a traditional lunch. In the afternoon, ride camels into the Erg Chebbi dunes and spend the night in a desert camp with dinner and live music around the fire.

Day 8: Merzouga to Midelt

Wake early to watch the sunrise over the dunes before breakfast. Travel through historic desert towns and fossil-rich regions, then follow the palm-filled Ziz Valley. Arrive in Midelt, a mountain town known for its agricultural heritage. Visit a former mining village set high above a gorge before returning for an overnight stay.

Day 9: Midelt to Fes via the Middle Atlas

Continue north through cedar forests inhabited by Barbary macaques. Stop to observe these unique primates in their natural habitat. Pass through a charming alpine-style town known for its European-inspired architecture before arriving in Fes for the evening.

Day 10: Guided Tour of Fes

Explore one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities. Wander through the UNESCO-listed medina, discovering artisan workshops, historic schools, fountains, and markets. Visit the famous tanneries where leather is processed using centuries-old methods. After lunch, enjoy cultural insights from a local expert before returning to your accommodation for dinner.

Day 11: Fes to Casablanca via Meknes

Visit a charitable animal care center before traveling to Meknes, an imperial city once ruled by a powerful sultan. Explore monumental gates, royal stables, the medina, and an ancient religious school. After free time and lunch, continue to Casablanca for the final overnight stay.

Day 12: Departure from Casablanca

Depending on your flight schedule, transfer to the airport for departure. This marks the end of your unforgettable 12-day journey through Morocco, filled with cultural discovery, natural beauty, and authentic experiences.