12-Day Morocco Desert Tour from Casablanca
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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
The best Morocco 12-day tour itinerary from Casablanca will allow you to discover Morocco’s attractions and most visited places. For instance, you will visit the north, Tangier, and Chefchaouen. Also, south and west, Merzouga desert and red city of Marrakech.
12-Day Morocco Desert Tour from Casablanca Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Casablanca
We will start our Morocco 12-day tour by visiting Casablanca. If you arrive early in the day, then we will take you to visit the mosque of Hassan II. After that, we will take you to discover the old Medina and the Corniche of Ain Diab. Finally, we will spend the night in Casablanca to relax.
Day 2: Casablanca to Tangier via Rabat
On the second of our Morocco itinerary 12 days tour from Casablanca, we will head the road to Asilah and Tangier. To start with, we will make two stops on the way, one in Rabat and one at Asilah’s old Medina and beach. Thereafter, we will drive to Tangier, where we will see the Hercules’ cave, Cape Spartel, and the Museum of the American Legation. Also, we will wander around the old Medina before we check in at the hotel.
Day 3: Tangier to Chefchaouen
Today, we leave Tangier behind and head to the blue city. We will drive across Tetouan for around 3 hours to arrive at the waterfalls of Akchour. After that, we will drive to Chefchaouen, the blue city of Morocco. You will have some free time in Chefchaouen after you check in the hotel.
Day 4: Full day to explore Chefchaouen
On this day, we will have a free day in Chefchaouen. Therefore, we will discover the Kasbah Museum at Wtat Lhmam Square and Kasbah Museum. The city of Chefchaouen is an attraction to visit, feel free to stroll around its streets and discover its hidden corners. In the evening, you can hike up to the Spanish mosque to witness the beautiful sunset with the view of the city on the background.
Day 5: Chefchaouen to Fes
On this day, we will leave for Fes. First, we will drive from Chaouen to Volubilis, the Roman ruins. You can have free time to visit this archeological site. Then, we will head to Meknes, another imperial city of Morocco to visit its main attractions. Finally, we will drive to Fes, where we will spend the night.
Day 6: Fes guided Tour
We will visit Fes with one of their local guides. Firstly, we will visit the king’s palace and Ceramic. After that, we will discover one of Fes’s Borjes called Nord Borj. Also, we will visit the Tanneries where they make the leather and have walk-in streets of the old medina. Moreover, we will visit the oldest and still functioning university in the world, Al Karaouine. Furthermore, we will visit another university called Al Bouaanania.
Day 7: Fes to Merzouga Desert
The highlight city of our 12-day tour itinerary from Casablanca is Merzouga. On this day, we will drive from Fes through the middle and high Atlas Mountains. First of all, we will visit Ifran, the cleanest city in Morocco, we will stop to take photos of the statue of the lion called Atlas lion. Thereafter, we will drive to the Cedar forest, we will stop to visit the barbary monkeys, one of the animals that are still living in the Atlas.
In the afternoon, we will arrive at a panoramic view of the dates palm trees valley. After that, we will drive across Arfoud to arrive at the Sahara desert of Merzouga. We will check in at the hotel before watching the sunset.
Day 8: Merzouga Desert tour
On this day of our Morocco 12-day tour itinerary from Casablanca, you will experience the Sahara desert at its finest. Thus, we will take you on an off road adventure to visit the nomadic people’s lifestyle. Before, we will visit Khamlia to enjoy Gnaoua playing music. Thereafter, we will visit one of the mines of Morocco called Mifis. Eventually, we will off-road to one of the Berber families who live in tents.
After lunch, we will drive to visit the lake of Srij and the oasis of Hassi Labied. After that, we will take you on a camel ride on the dunes of Erg Chebbi to Berber camps. There, we will set up a fire for you and play Berber music after dinner. You can walk up the dunes to watch the Milky Way and the stars.
Day 9: Merzouga to Dades Gorges
We will continue our trip west to Boumaln Dades. Firstly, we will visit Rissani’s traditional market. Thereafter, we will visit the canyons of Morocco called Todgha Gorges. Also, we will stop at the mountains shaped as the monkey fingers and Tisdrine curves. At last, we will take you to spend the night in Dades.
Day 10: Boumalne Dades to Marrakech
On this Day, we will drive to Marrakech across the High Atlas Mountains. Before that, we will visit Ouarzazate and Ait Benhaddou. The latter are two main places where they make movies. For instance, the movie Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia. After that, we will drive through the mountains, we will make a stop at a panoramic view, and at the argan oil cooperative. Finally, we will arrive in Marrakech and take you to your accommodation.
Day 11: Marrakech guided tour
We will visit Marrakech with a local guide. Therefore, he will come to your hotel in the morning to start the tour. We will visit the Jamaa El Fana Square and Kotoubia Mosque. Also, we will visit the Menara and Majorelle gardens. Furthermore, we will explore Bahia, Badi Palaces, and Saadien’s Tombs. Late afternoon, you will have free time to explore Marrakech walking.
Day 12: Transfer to the airport
Today, we will take you to catch your flight. We will drive you from Marrakech to Casablanca through the highway. It’s up to you if you want us to drop you at the airport or Casablanca center. Eventually, that would be the end of our Morocco itinerary 12-day tour from Casablanca.
12-Day Desert Tour in Morocco from Casablanca Reviews
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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.
