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12 Days Tour from Casablanca: Morocco Classic Tour
A private 12 days tour from Casablanca taking you through Morocco’s imperial cities, the Sahara Desert, and the Atlantic coast a fully tailored 12 day Morocco tour program built around you.
About This Tour
12 Days Tour from Casablanca: Overview
Do you want to combine a 12 day morocco tour imperial cities and desert tour into one trip? This itinerary will start with a pickup from Casablanca and continue through Rabat, Tangier, Chefchaouen, Fes, Merzouga and Marrakech before returning back to the point of departure. As a result, it will be perfect for those looking for Morocco itinerary 12 days sahara desert tour.
This 12 day Morocco tour from Casablanca covers all highlights of the country. During this tour, you will be riding a camel in the Erg Chebbi dunes, passing through the Atlas Mountains and getting acquainted with Arabic and Berber cultures. In addition, you will visit the souks in Marrakech, Fes and Rissani.
The slow pace of the tour ensures that there is plenty of time for leisure and relaxation during the Morocco itinerary 12 days. In order to reach the destination city of Essaouira, the group makes a slow travel by the seaside. Moreover, despite the fact that there are several stops during the tour, you will get a chance to enjoy them thoroughly and not just take pictures.
Taking into account the fact that the Morocco tour 12 days covers only famous sights and features guided sightseeing and accommodation in riads / Hotels and Desert Camp, the tour can also be recommended for 12 days tour from Casablanca family vacation. Air-conditioned transportation and driver speaking either English or Spanish will travel with you throughout the trip.
Why Book This 12 Days Tour from Casablanca
With twelve days at hand, you can enjoy Morocco without rushing around. Hence, you will explore four imperial cities, go through two mountain ranges, spend one night in the Sahara Desert, and even have a whole day off in Essaouira. Moreover, with your own private transfer included in the tour package, your personal driver will be available for the entire duration of your journey starting from the pickup at the Casablanca airport.
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Highlights of This Morocco 12 Days Tour from Casablanca
Here’s exactly what’s covered on your 12 day Morocco Sahara tour:
- Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, which is considered one of the largest mosques in the world.
- Capital Rabat of Morocco and the Hassan Tower and Oudaya Kasbah.
- Skala Fort in Asilah and the murals created during the art festival
- Blue-Painted Mountain Town Chefchaouen.
- Roman ruins of Volubilis and Imperial city Meknes.
- Fes el-Bali with the oldest university of the world and its ancient tanneries.
- Camel riding through the dunes of Erg Chebbi and overnight stay in desert camps.
- Todgha and Dades Gorges as well as "Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs.
- Ait Ben Haddou, which is 18th century fortified kasbah situated on route to Marrakech.
- Bahia Palace, Koutoubia Minaret and Jemaa el-Fnaa in Marrakech.
- A day trip to Essaouira, "Jewel of the Atlantic.
Itinerary: 12 Days Tour from Casablanca
Day 1: Casablanca → Rabat
We begin our 12 days tour from Casablanca by welcoming you at the airport. Depending on the time of your arrival, our driver will transport you on a brief tour of the city, during which you will see the Cornish and Hassan II mosques, the third-largest mosque in the world. We will proceed to Rabat, the capital of Morocco, where you will have the opportunity to see the Hassan Tower and the Oudaya Kasbah before traveling to your Riad/Hotel in the middle of the medina.
Important: For guests that arrive in the late afternoon or evening hours, arrangements will be made for an overnight stay in Casablanca on the very first night.
Accommodation: Riad or hotel in Rabat (breakfast included)
Day 2: Rabat → Asilah → Tangier
After breakfast on the second day of our 12 days tour from casablanca, we’ll drive from Casablanca to Tangier, passing through Asilah. The majority of the trip will be made along the coast.
Asilah will be our first destination, where you will have time to explore. Asilah is known for its yearly art festival, during which famous artists from around the globe decorate many of Medina’s structures. Your trip includes the Skalla fortification, which offers a breathtaking view of the Medina and the sea. If time allows, you will have a drive-through of Tangier.
Cap Spartel, the Sultan’s Palace, the Hercules Caves, the Kasbah, the Medina, and the Souk will be visited. In the souk, you can find everything you require. You will have free time to explore the souk’s colorful and aromatic streets and purchase a souvenir. Spend the night in a traditional Moroccan riad.
Accommodation: Traditional riad in Tangier (breakfast included)
Day 3: Tangier-Chefchaouen:
After breakfast in your riad, we will depart for Chefchaouen, the “blue city” of Morocco. Chefchaouen, with its whitewashed structures and blue doorways and windows, is a delightful and distinctive city situated between two higher mountains.
Chefchaouen, unlike many other regions of Morocco, was taken over by Spain, and as a result, Spanish culture and Moorish architecture have a significant influence. You will have afternoons to yourself. This allows you the freedom to wander unguided or simply appreciate your solitude. Overnight in the same riad.
Accommodation: Riad in Chefchaouen (breakfast included)
Day 4: Chefchaouen-Volubilis-Meknes-Fes:
After breakfast, you will travel via Volubilis to reach Fes. This Roman site contains exquisite mosaics from the third century B.C. that were made in Morocco.
After a guided tour of the site and an exploration of the Roman Empire, we’ll proceed to Meknes, where you’ll have the chance to see the fascinating Bab Mansour gate, which was constructed by Sultan Moulay Ismail.
Additionally, the granary and Sahrij Souani, which are used for irrigation and cultivation, will be explored. The trip also includes a visit to the remains of Moulay Ismail. After that, we will continue on the road to Fes. Your riad will serve as your overnight.
Accommodation: Riad in Fes (breakfast included)
5th Day : Fes: Full-Day Sightseeing
Following your breakfast from your riad, you will start off by touring Fes which is also known as “The Spiritual City of Morocco.” You will tour the Medina all day together with the alleyways, most of the cultural and historical spots including the oldest mosque and university, Medrasa Bouanania, the tanneries, and the Najjarine fountain.
After lunching, you will be taken out of Medina where you will have a look at the entrance to the Royal Palace, tour the Jewish district “the Mellah,” and later visit a pottery cooperative. In the afternoon, you will be taken to one of the fortresses of Fes giving you a panoramic view of the whole Medina.
Accommodation: Same riad in Fes (breakfast included)
Day 6: Fes-Azrou-Midelt-Ziz valley-Merzouga:
After having your breakfast at the riad, head out on the caravan route in the southeast direction and reach Merzouga. You will get to see the Middle Atlas Mountains and the High Atlas Mountain range through the journey.
The Middle Atlas has the largest cedar forest in Morocco, where you might find the Barbarian monkeys. After enjoying lunch at Midelt, go on to the huge high desert region, where you will get to notice that as you get close to Er Rachidia and enter the desert zone.
In the itinerary, you will cross the lush green valley of Ziz and the date palm plantation of Tafilalet known for its dates. It is the region from where the Alaouite dynasty, which is currently the reigning royal family in Morocco, originates. You will reach Merzouga at the specified time, and you will have a cup of Moroccan mint tea on reaching the riad in the evening.
Accommodation: Riad in Merzouga (breakfast included)
7th Day :Local Culture and a Night Under the Stars
After breakfast at the riad, you will start your exploration of the region. You will visit the Gnawa people, who were transported from Sudan as captives, in order to learn about their culture and music. You will also visit the souk in Rissani, a historic village that was the beginning of Morocco’s ruling dynasty and a trading point for caravans traveling to Mali’s Tombouctou.
There are many hooded men and veiled women present. Return to the Merzouga village for some rest and leisure before building your camel and exploring the Merzouga sand sea with the assistance of an experienced camel man. Our desert place will serve as our overnight accommodation.
Accommodation: Desert camp, Merzouga (breakfast included)
Day 8: Merzouga -Todgha Gorge -Dades Valley:
Your camel guide will organize your early morning departure in such a manner that you get to see what would possibly be the most spectacular sunrise in your life.
Your camel ride will lead you to the village of Merzouga. However, en route, do not forget to enjoy the spectacular Erg Chebbi sand dunes, which change their looks depending on the time of the day. Having breakfasted and washed up at your riad, depart for Morocco’s highest and narrow gorges: Rissani, Tinghir, and Todgha.
After having lunch in the gorge, continue your journey towards the Dades Valley, where you will admire spectacular sand castles and fascinating rock formations nicknamed “monkey toes.”
Accommodation: Desert camp, Merzouga (breakfast included)
Day 9: Dades Valley -Ait ben Haddou -Marrakech:
Post breakfast, we move to Kalaat M’Gouna and Ouarzazat via the Dades Valley. The Way of a Thousand Kasbahs goes through the valley and offers plenty of opportunities to take awesome pictures of your adventure.
At Kalaat M’Gouna, which is often referred to as “the city of roses,” we will purchase rose water, which will ensure that your linens remain fragrant throughout the journey. From there, we proceed via Ait Benhaddou Kasbah to arrive at Marrakech.
Ait Benhaddou Kasbah was constructed in the 18th century by the last Berber leader named Et Hami El Glaoui and currently houses an extensive Glaoui family. Your journey takes you across the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2260m), located in the High Atlas Mountains, until we reach our destination.
Accommodation: Riad in Marrakech (breakfast included)
Day 10: Explore Marrakech:
The day 10 will begin with a tour to the Red City of Morocco. There, visitors will visit such places as Koutoubia Minaret, Saadian monuments, beautiful Palace of Bahia, Ben Youssef Koranic School and other historical and cultural attractions. Visitors will walk around the medina to view many artists working before they come to the Jamaa El Fna Square, which is the main attraction of the city. It will end the visit for today.
The lunch will be held in the restaurant located nearby and after that visitors will have the time to visit Majorelle Gardens and do a little sightseeing in Gueliz, which is the most modern area of the city. The riad will become a place for staying overnight
Accommodation: Same riad in Marrakech (breakfast included)
Day 11: Day trip to Essaouira:
Following breakfast at your riad, we will commence the 11th day of your 12 day Morocco tour journey towards Essaouira.
This will be a coastal city in Morocco that we will reach in about 2.5 hours. The first things you will notice when entering the city are the Skala fortress, the carved Thuya wood, and all kinds of handmade arts and crafts.
This destination, popularly known as the “City of the Wind,” attracts surfers from around the world. Essaouira has a historical background influenced by various civilizations but primarily the Portuguese civilization, which gave a unique style to the city structures, although it still remains a small city.
Due to its beautiful appearance and the blue color of its doors and walls, it is also referred to as “Jewel of the Atlantic.” In the afternoon, we will go back to Marrakech.
Accommodation: Same riad in Marrakech (breakfast included)
Day 12: Marrakech – Casablanca: Departure
After an early breakfast, your driver transfers you to the Marrakech or Casablanca airport for your departure flight, closing out this 12 days tour from Casablanca.
Drop-off: Marrakech or Casablanca airport
Note on This 12 Days Morocco Tour from Casablanca
This Morocco 12 days tour from casablanca is only a suggestion. In case this is not what you require, please feel free to get in touch with us. We can organize another itinerary for you based on your requirements and period of stay. if you want a short trip, you can see the 10-Day Tour from Casablanca and the 9-Day Itinerary in Morocco
Prices will vary depending on the size of the party; the bigger the group size, the cheaper the cost per individual since transportation costs remain fixed. Prices will also be affected by the quality of accommodations chosen.
What's Included & Excluded
Here is exactly what’s covered on this private 12 day Morocco tour from Casablanca:
Included
- Pick up and drop off in Casablanca
- 11 nights' accommodation with breakfast
- Local guides in Fes and Marrakech
- Comfortable air-conditioned 4×4 or minivan
- Off-road 4x4 desert safari and nomad visits
- Some complimentary dinners
- Camel trekking (free, optional)
- Sandboarding on the dunes (free, optional)
- Berber campfire music evening
- English or Spanish-speaking driver
- Bottle of water
- Fuel and road tolls for the entire route
Included
- International flights
- Entry fees
- Drinks and personal beverages
- Lunches and dinners (except where noted)
- Personal expenses and tips
- Travel insurance
- Optional desert activities (quad, buggy)
Route Map: 12 Day Morocco Tour From Casablanca
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FAQ: 12 Days Tour from Casablanca
Here are the most common questions travelers ask before booking our 12 day morocco itinerary from Casablanca.
What does a 12 day Morocco tour from Casablanca include?
This tour includes private transportation, an English or Spanish-speaking driver, 11 nights of accommodation with breakfast, local guides in Fes and Marrakech, a Sahara Desert camp stay, and camel trekking.
Is this 12 days tour from Casablanca family-friendly?
Yes. With its relaxed pace, comfortable riad and hotel accommodation, and flexible itinerary, this trip works well as a 12 days tour from Casablanca family vacation.
Does this Morocco itinerary 12 days include a Sahara Desert experience?
Yes. The itinerary includes a night in a Merzouga desert camp, camel trekking across the Erg Chebbi dunes, and sandboarding — making it a genuine Morocco itinerary 12 days Sahara Desert trip.
How do I book this 8 Day Morocco Tour?
Just send us your travel dates and group size. We’ll get back to you within 24 hours to confirm availability and details. A small deposit will secure your booking.
Can this 12 day Morocco itinerary be customized?
Yes. This itinerary is a starting template. It can be adjusted to your travel dates, group size, and interests — including shorter 9-day or 10-day alternatives.
What cities and regions does this 12 day Morocco tour cover?
The route covers Casablanca, Rabat, Asilah, Tangier, Chefchaouen, Meknes, Fes, the Middle and High Atlas Mountains, Merzouga and the Sahara Desert, Ait Ben Haddou, Marrakech, and Essaouira.
Is airport pick-up and drop-off included?
Yes, the pick up and drop off to your accommodation or Casablanca airport is included at the beginning and end of the tour.