12 Days Morocco Tour from Casablanca

Unlike the 10 days Morocco desert tour from Casablanca, the extended 12 days Morocco tour from Casablanca will allow you to explore the charming city of Essaouira that is located by the Atalantic.

You will have the chance to visit the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, the Imperial cities of Morocco namely Rabat, Meknes, Fes, and Marrakech.

Drive across the Atlas Mountains and spend the night in a luxury desert camp under the stars. Explore the UNESCO-listed village of Ait Benhaddou, learn about the rich culture of the indigenous Berbers, and much more.

We invite you to take a look at the other Casablanca desert tours including the 10 days Morocco desert tour from Casablanca, the 12 days Morocco tour from Casablanca, and the 8 days Casablanca to Marrakech desert trip. Feel free to contact us for any custom Morocco desert tours and we will be happy to accommodate your special needs.

DAY 1 – Arrive in Casablanca

On the first day of your Imperial Cities Morocco Tours, our driver/guide will meet you, then escort you to your hotel (depending on the time of arrival). Dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.

• Overnight accommodation in a comfortable Riad/hotel including bed & breakfast.

DAY 2 – Casablanca – Rabat

Today, After breakfast at your accommodation start your Imperial Cities Morocco Tours and visit the city of Casablanca on a short tour. Casablanca is Morocco’s biggest city and the heart of industry and commerce, so visit Hassan II mosque on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean (built on water).

Later on, you will depart to Rabat and stop to take our lunch. Then you’ll have a sightseeing tour of this Moroccan administrative capital including The Mausoleum of Mohamed V, Royal Palace, and Hassan Tower, this minaret is an incomplete mosque instituted by Yaacoub al-Mansour, The Almohad ruler.

We may explore The des Oudaias Kasbah, which is a dwelling with blue painted parapets located near the Atlantic coast. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

• Overnight accommodation in a comfortable hotel/Riad including bed & breakfast.

DAY 3 – Rabat – Meknes – Fes

Today After breakfast we’ll continue our tour to Meknes and then to the nearby city Fes. The city of Meknes is an Imperial city of Morocco (the third one) it has a renowned and monumental door, it is known as “The Versailles of Morocco.

On this city tour visit the massive Bab El Mansour, a beautiful gateway. Continue your sightseeing tour by visiting the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. Then take lunch and visit the new and old Medina.

We stop at Moulay Idriss Zerhoun, it’s a village and a sacred site, a place of pilgrimage for Moroccans. Continue your Imperial Cities Morocco Tours, to visit the ancient Volubilis ( Roman ruins), it will take your breath. At last, we make our way to Fes where your night will be delighted with a conventional Moroccan supper and overnight in the riad.

• Overnight accommodation in a comfortable hotel/Riad including bed & breakfast.

DAY 4 – Full-Day Exploring Fes

After breakfast starts exploring the oldest city in Morocco with your local guide, roaming its small streets and alleys. Visit first the seven Royal Palace gates, then the Jewish neighborhood which is the first Mellah built in Morocco during the 14th century.

On this Imperial Cities Morocco Tours, you’ll visit all the cultural and historical highlights including the famous Al Qaraouine University, considered the oldest one in the world, Tanneries, and Mulay Idriss mausoleum.

After a mouthwatering lunch, we visit the tiles cooperative and then experience a wonderful panoramic view over the whole Medina of Fes. Return to your riad overnight in the riad.

• Overnight accommodation in a comfortable hotel/Riad including bed & breakfast.

DAY 5 – Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga Desert

Today early morning start traveling through the middle Atlas via the Moroccan Switzerland “Ifrane”. In Azrou we visit the forests of Cedar and see the Cedre Gouraud Tree where the Barbary apes live.

At that point proceed toward the south passing numerous Berber towns and a chance to see travelers living in tents along the way; also see the volcanic rocks. In the village of Midelt, we’ll enjoy lunch, then the trip continues via Tizi N’Talghomt Pass (1907m) enjoying the panoramic views.

Furthermore, pass by the tunnel and the incredible Ziz Gorge. Then pass Errachidia city and see Hassan Al-Dakhil barrage with its turquoise blue water.

On this Imperial Cities Morocco Tours, we stop at the village of Erfoud to appreciate the view of Aoufous Palmeraie along Ziz River. Then we’ll take an off-road to our accommodation on the foot of the dunes. Your night stay and dinner will be at the hotel.

• Overnight accommodation in a comfortable hotel/Riad including dinner & breakfast.

DAY 6 – Explore the Desert Area & Camel Trek

After breakfast in the hotel, you will start an explorative journey of the area. Visit the traveler people living in tents of goat hair, and find out about the Sahara life.

Thereafter we go to the Gnaoua town, they are slaves from Sudan, here you will have the opportunity to listen to their music and learn about their culture and lifestyle. If you visit the desert at a specific time of the year you can see the lake of Merzouga and its bird population such as the “Flamingos”.

In the evening, we go to the Sahara bivouac and find the awe-inspiring sand ocean of the Erg-Chebbi. Enjoy the irresistible beauty of the Sahara and the sunset over the sandy golden dunes. Then take your dinner in the camp and spend your first night under the sky, or if you prefer in tents. Our camp provides western bathrooms.

• Overnight accommodation in a luxury desert camp including dinner & breakfast.

DAY 7 – Merzouga Desert – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley – Skoura – Ouarzazate

Wake up by the call of your guide very earlier to watch the sunrise then enjoy breakfast. Back to the hotel in the village and have a hot shower to get ready for your new journey.

Go to Ouarzazate “Morocco’s Hollywood” through the wonderful Gorges of Todra, El-Kelaâ M’Gouna, Skoura, and Boumalne du Dadès. we’ll appreciate a visit to Todra gorges; hike in its dazzling spot while observing the high rock walls.

Then we move on to Boumalne du Dadès and take our lunch. Proceed through the Valley of the Roses named “El Kelâa M’gouna”, and the one thousand Kasbahs street and Skoura Palmeraie. In Ouarzazate city, we stop and visit the Kasbah of Taourirt which is constructed by the Glaoui dynasty. Dinner and spend the night at the Riad.

• Overnight accommodation in a comfortable Riad/hotel including dinner & breakfast.

DAY 8 – Ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou – Telouet – Atlas Mountains – Marrakech

Today after breakfast you may visit the Atlas films Studios before we make our way to Aït Benhaddou town, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and there you’ll investigate the outstanding Kasbah.

This kasbah is on the slope along the beautiful Ounila valley which ends up being well known because of its part in hosting various movies, for example, The Man Who Would Be King, The Message, The Mummy, Jesus of Nazareth, Lawrence of Arabia, Jewel of the Nile and Gladiator.

Afterward, our trip will continue on roads driving to Telouet to take our lunch and visit the incredible Telouet Kasbah. Proceed through the Tizi-n-Tichka port (2260m). Stop to see all the panoramic views en route of the High Atlas Mountains, and take pictures of Berber towns located along the way. Reach Marrakech and drop off at your riad for supper and spend the overnight

• Overnight accommodation in a comfortable Riad/hotel including bed & breakfast.

DAY 9 – Full-Day Exploring Marrakech

Today after breakfast in your lodging start to investigate the red city of Morocco “Marrakech”. Guaranteeing you to see all the important historical and social sightseeing, including the Bahia Palace, the Majorelle Gardens, the Koutoubia Tower, and the Saadian tombs.

Close or at the square you’ll have your lunch, at that point stroll through the souks and view several handiworks. Toward the evening, you’ll have time (free) to walk around by yourself through other parts of the city. Supper and overnight in the riad.

• Overnight accommodation in a comfortable Riad/hotel including bed & breakfast.

DAY 10 – Marrakech – Essaouira

This morning leave Marrakech “the red city” and take a day trip to Essaouira, on this Imperial Cities Morocco Tours. Essaouira is an old Portuguese city. Today we might discover the factory of Argan and learn the process of making Argan oil by women.

You will investigate the port of the Coastal vacationer town of Essaouira. Today you’ll appreciate a tasty lunch of fresh fish at the medina. Then benefit from your afternoon for personal exploration at leisure; you can swim and relax on the beach. Enjoy the evening meal at the hotel and your night in a Riad.

• Overnight accommodation in a comfortable hotel/Riad including bed & breakfast.

DAY 11 – Essaouira – Safi – Oualidia – El Jadida – Casablanca

Today we will leave Essaouira toward Casablanca “the commercial center of Morocco” via the coastal road while immersing in the beautiful views. Pass the Safi city and Oualida a beautiful town where to have delicious seafood in this wonderful place.

After your lunch, we drive to Casablanca city passing by the city of El Jadida (was known as Mazagan); this old medina was established in 1513 by the Portuguese. Reach Casablanca in the early evening, your supper and overnight will be at the lodging.

• Overnight accommodation in a comfortable hotel/Riad including bed & breakfast.

DAY 12 – Essaouira – Safi – Oualidia – El Jadida – Casablanca

Today take your breakfast at the lodging, and depart to the Airport depending on your flight take-off time. End of our Imperial Cities Morocco Tours and services.

• Pick up at the hotel, Riad, airport, or wherever you want.
• Overnight accommodation as illustrated on the detailed itinerary.
•  A well-maintained minivan, 4WD, or bus including fuel.
• English-speaking driver.
• Local tour guides in Fes & Marrakech.
• Camel trek in the Merzouga desert.
• Overnight accommodation in a luxury desert camp including dinner & breakfast.
• Tolls
• Unique Experiences

• Drinks 
• Admission fees to sites
• Extras
• Tips