12-Day Desert Tour from Casablanca: Discover The Beauty Of Morocco With Locals
Our 12-day Morocco tour from Casablanca takes you to some of the most beautiful attractions in Morocco. You’ll see the country’s huge mountains, the famous town of Chefchaouen with its blue walls, the old village of Ait Benhaddou, the Merzouga desert, and more.
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12-Day Morocco Desert Tour from Casablanca Info
- Departure Location: Casablanca Airport
- Return Location: Casablanca Airport/accommodation
- Departure Time: Arrival time at the airport
- Duration: 12 days/ 11 nights
Includes and Excludes
Includes
- Pickup & dropoff services
- English/Spanish speaking driver
- Private Transportation in an SUV or minivan with A/C
- Camel for each in the desert
- Accommodations
- Breakfasts
- Dinners
Excludes
- Plane ticket
- Monuments fees
- Lunches
- Tips
- Drinks
12-Day Morocco Desert Tour from Casablanca Highlights
- Tangier in the north
- Akchour waterfalls
- Chefchaouen, the blue pearl
- The cultural Fes
- Merzouga Sahara desert
- Todgha Gorges valley and canyons
- The Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou
- The red city Marrakech
12-Day Morocco Desert tour from Casablanca Overview
Let’s go on a great 12-day Morocco tour from Casablanca! We’ll visit four imperial cities and the Sahara desert for 11 nights. On day one, we’ll start in Casablanca. Afterwards, we’ll go to Rabat, Chefchaouen, Volubilis, Meknes, Fes, Ifrane, the cedar forest, Midelt, the Ziz valley, Rissani, Erfoud, and Merzouga Sahara. We will ride camels and spend a night in a tent in the desert. You can see amazing sunsets and dawns. We’ll also see beautiful gorges and Ait Ben Haddou’s Kasbah. We’ll travel via the High Atlas mountains and the Tizi-n-Tichka pass. Lastly, we’ll take a guided tour of Marrakech and travel to Essaouira before going back to Casablanca at the end of our journey.
12-Day Morocco Desert Tour from Casablanca Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Casablanca
We will start our tour by picking you up from the airport in Casablanca, CMN. We can take you to your accommodation, or if you arrive early, we can take you to visit Hassan II Mosque.
Day 2: Casablanca to Tangier via Rabat
On day two of our 12-day Morocco tour from Casablanca, we will go to Tangier and stop by Rabat, the capital city of Morocco. You will get to see some cool places like Les Oudayas Kasbah, Hassan Tower, and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V. We will spend the night in Tangier.
Day 3: Tangier to Chefchaouen
Join us on a fun trip to Tangier, Morocco! We have a special schedule to show you around this magical city and explore cool places like the American Legation and the Hercules Caves. Plus, you’ll get to enjoy breathtaking views from Cape Spartel. We’ll even take you to Chefchaouen, also called the “Blue Pearl” of Morocco, where you’ll spend the night. It’s going to be a blast!
Day 4: Full day to explore Chefchaouen
This is day three of our 12-day tour of Morocco starting from Casablanca. Today, we are visiting Chefchaouen known as the “blue pearl” of Morocco. The town has beautiful blue walls which make it very picturesque. Our tour will take you to the Kasbah Museum, which is the oldest building in the town. You will learn a lot about the town’s history and culture. After that, we will visit Ras El Ma waterfalls, where you can enjoy the natural beauty of the region. Later, we will go to the square of Wetat Lhmam to experience the local atmosphere and try some local treats. We’ll spend the night at a local riad, giving you an authentic experience of the town. This is just the beginning of an incredible journey through Morocco, offering a mix of history, culture, and natural beauty.
Day 5: Chefchaouen to Fes
Today, we are going to a city called Fes. It’s a place with a lot of history and culture. But first, we’re going to see some old Roman ruins called Volubilis. You’ll learn about the times when the Romans lived in Morocco. After that, we’ll go to Fes and spend the night there. This city is important in our 12-day Morocco tour from Casablanca for its culture and has many cool things to do.
Day 6: Fes guided excursion
We will take a trip to Fes and have a guide who knows a lot about the city. This will help us understand the city better.
First, we will visit the King’s Palace, which is very big and impressive. We will also see how they make ceramics, which is an important part of Fes’s history.
Next, we will go to a place called Nord Borj, which has a great view of the city and its surroundings. We will then explore Chaouara Tannery in the old medina and see how they make leather.
We will also visit two universities: Al Karaouine and Al Bouaanania. Both of these schools have a long history and are important for education in Fes.
Overall, Fes is a great city with a lot of history and culture. With a guide to help you, you will have the chance to really understand and appreciate it.
Day 7: Fes to Merzouga Desert
Our 12-day Morocco tour from Casablanca includes the Merzouga Desert. Merzouga is the highlight of our Morocco tours. On the way there, we’ll drive through the pretty Atlas Mountains and visit some nice places. First, Ifrane is a really clean city, and we’ll see a lion statue there. Then, we’ll go into the Cedar Forest to see some monkeys. In the afternoon, we’ll go to a place where we can see the Date Palm Tree Valley, which is really beautiful and full of plants. After that, we’ll drive through Arfoud and finally reach Merzouga.
Day 8: Merzouga Desert tour
You will see the beautiful Sahara Desert today. First, we’ll learn about nomads and how they live in tents. Then we’ll hear some exciting Gnaoua music, visit a Mascara mine, and see Lake Srij and Hassi Labied’s green oasis after lunch. Later today, we’ll ride camels on the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi and have dinner and music around a campfire at a Berber camp. At night, we’ll walk up the dunes and enjoy the Milky Way and stars. This trip is the perfect combination of fun activities and a unique chance to experience Morocco’s stunning natural beauty and culture.
Day 9: Merzouga to Dades Gorges
We are going to Boumaln Dades on this day of the 12-day Morocco tour from Casablanca. We have planned everything, so you will see the best things in this area. We will visit a store that makes Berber clothes and learn about their traditions. We will also see the Todra Gorges, a famous canyon in Morocco with big rock walls. Then we will stop at some mountains that look like monkey fingers and see the Tisdrine curves. At the end of the day, we will take you to your hotel in Dades for a comfortable night’s sleep.
Day 10: Boumalne Dades to Marrakech
Today is an exciting day of our trip! We’re going to Marrakech and passing through the High Atlas Mountains. Before we get there, we’ll visit some places. First, we’ll stop at Ouarzazate, where we’ll go to a place where they make movies. You’ll also be able to see a famous site where movies like “Gladiator” and “Lawrence of Arabia” were filmed! After that, we’ll go to the Ait Benhaddou Kasbah. Then we’ll visit a place where they make argan oil, where you can learn how they make it and buy some if you’d like. Finally, we’ll arrive in Marrakech and check-in at your hotel.
Day 11: Marrakech guided tour
We will have a fun trip in Marrakech with the help of a guide who knows the area well. The trip will start at your hotel in the morning. There are a lot of well-known places on our trip plan, which will make your trip more interesting.
Our first stop will be the busy Jamaa El Fna square and the lovely Koutoubia Mosque. Our exciting trip through this busy city will begin with these two well-known sights. After that, we’ll visit the lovely Menara Gardens and the lovely Majorelle Garden, where you can enjoy the lush beauty of Marrakech’s plants.
As part of our tour, we will also see the historic Bahia Palace and the interesting Saadian Tombs. These stops will help us learn more about the city’s rich cultural past. You’ll have some free time in the late afternoon to walk around Marrakech at your own pace. This way, you can enjoy the city’s special beauty at your own pace.
Day 12: Marrakech to Casablanca
We will take the highway from Marrakech to Casablanca. It’s the last part of our 12-day tour in Morocco. You can choose where you want to be dropped off – either at the airport, in the middle of Casablanca, or at your accommodation.
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Camel Ride in Merzouga Desert
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Stunning Views
Join our 12-day tour of Morocco starting in Casablanca. You’ll see breathtaking views, watch the sunset in Chaouen, and relax in the peaceful Merzouga desert. We’ll also take you to popular viewpoints like the Ziz Valley and High Atlas Mountains. This adventure will show you many beautiful parts of Morocco.
Hotel Pickup & Dropoff
We can make your trip easy! We’ll pick you up from the airport and take you to your hotel. When you’re ready to leave, we’ll take you back to the airport. If you’re planning a 12-day trip to Morocco from Casablanca, we’ll pick you up from or drop you off at your hotel, depending on what you want. We can change our services to make your travel less stressful.
Professional Driver/Guide
Our 12-day tour of Morocco from Casablanca includes a professional driver/guide who will give you detailed explanations about the attractions. This will make your trip more enjoyable and help you fully experience everything the tour has to offer.
Photography Locations
Join us for a 12-day trip through Morocco. We’ll take you from Casablanca to beautiful places like Merzouga that are perfect for photos. You’ll have unforgettable memories from this trip.
Accepted Payments
To confirm your booking with us, we require a deposit to secure the reservation (the amount depends on the tour and number of passengers). The rest of the payment is paid in cash (preferably in EUR) when you meet your driver here in Morocco.
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