12 Days in Morocco From Casablanca – Marrakech & Sahara Camel Trek
Overview:
A 12 day tour to the Sahara Desert and imperial cities from Casablanca. This is a chance to see tourist attractions in Rabat, Meknes, Oudaias (Moulay Ismail Mausoleum), Bab El Mansour Gate …), Volubilis, and Fes.
Explore Ifrane, “the Moroccan Switzerland,” and then Azrou. We will stop in the largest cedar forest in Morocco, where you can see Barbary apes.
This trip will take you to the Merzouga Sahara desert: Erg Chebbi. You can ride a camel and experience sunrise, sunset, and night camping in the Sahara, Gnaoua Music in Khamlia. Draa Valley, and Dades Valley. Ouarzazate, Kasbah ait benhaddou, Marrakech, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Mogador, Essaouira, and Marrakech Sightseeing, returning to Casablanca.
Keep in mind, we provide private tour options in standard, luxury, or mixed (Medium) categories. Our prices are highly competitive and are determined by the number of travelers and the type of accommodation. Feel free to reach out to us at any time to discuss your preferences.
Welcome to Morocco. Upon arrival at Casablanca Mohammed V airport, you will be welcomed and taken to your hotel. Your representative will then give you a summary of your tour.
After a day of travel, you will depart towards Rabat. Your overnight stay at the Riad or Hotel will be a comfortable and relaxing experience, complete with a delicious dinner.
We leave for Fes. We drive to Fes along beautiful farmland, where we see olives, grains, vegetables, and grapes being grown.
You will first visit Meknes and then Volubilis. Volubilis has the famed Roman ruins left by the Roman Empire’s southernmost outpost. Meknes was the birthplace of the first Arab Dynasty, created by Moulay Ismail. It has the Medersa Bou Inania as well as the Bab Mansour—the gateway to Moulay Ismail Palace.
The Henri Es-Souani is the stables and granaries for horses. The rooftop cafe and garden are located upstairs. They offer a beautiful view of the city. Check into your hotel when you arrive in Fes.
After breakfast, you will be accompanied by a local tour guide to the “oldest living Medina” in the world.
The tour includes a visit to the Medina, its souks (markets), the Karouine Mosque, dating back to the 9th century, and the University. It also includes a visit to the tomb of Moulay-Idriss II, the city’s founder.
You will have lunch at a traditional restaurant in the old Medina. You will then continue the tour by visiting the Najarine Fountain and the Batha Museum. You will enjoy the panoramic view of the city on the way back to your hotel.
We will leave your Riad/Hotel around 8 AM to start our day trip towards Chefchaouen, a popular tourist destination and welcoming town located in the Rif Mountains in Northwest Morocco just south of the Mediterranean coast.
The blue-coloured city is famous for its beautiful traditional architecture. Explore the medina’s white- and blue-washed walls and markets, which offer some of the most unique local handicrafts. Chefchaouen offers a great opportunity for photographers to capture the Rif Mountains. In the afternoon, we will return to Fez, ensuring a safe and comfortable journey back and arriving around 7:00 PM.
After breakfast, we will begin our day in Merzouga. We will cross the Atlas Mountains and arrive in Merzouga. This is an excellent opportunity to capture the beauty of Morocco’s wilderness. We will have lunch in the small Berber village of Zaida.
Our journey continues through the Atlas Mountains, enjoying the scenic beauty of Medilt. We arrive at the small town of Rich, Erfoud, where we can feel the start of the Saharan oasis Tafilalet. Our day concludes with a relaxing overnight stay at a comfortable hotel, conveniently located near the sand dunes.
You will visit the village of Khamlia to learn about their culture and music.
Merzouga Lake is not far from you, and it’s home to a variety of birds, including flamingos. Visit the Berber nomads’ wirehouse, where you can find many Berber handicrafts at lower prices than in the cities.
Prepare for an adventure as you are guided by a Camel Man to ride a camel in the afternoon, exploring the mysterious Erg-Chebbi sand sea. The choice to spend the first night in a tent or under the stars adds to the thrill. Dinner and breakfast will be served at the tent where you will sleep.
In the early morning, we will watch the sunrise as the colours of the dunes and the shadows combine to create an amazing sight.
You will be served breakfast in the Kasbah and then shower before you leave for the fortified village of Rissani, located in the Tafilalt area.
Rissani, a traditional desert village, is nestled on the edge of Ziz Valley. It houses the Mausoleum Moulay Ali Sharif. He was the first ruler of the Alawite Dynasty, which flourished here during the 17th century.
Travel through the Todra Gorges, past the eastern slopes of Atlas Mountains, to Tinerhir Oasis with its green valley of Palms and local villages. Then, continue on a scenic driving tour through the Dades Valley, also known as ‘Valley of 1000 Kasbahs. Overnight Dades Valley.
After breakfast, we depart for Ouarzazate via Skoura. We stop for a panoramic view of the Kasbah in Taourirt and then continue to the Atlas film studios.
You will then visit the Kasbah Ait Benhaddou and have lunch at a local restaurant. We will then drive through the high Atlas mountains to Marrakech, passing the Tizi N’tichka Pass (2260m)—drop-off in Marrakech.
Visit the Menara on a full-day tour in Marrakech. It is a pool surrounded by flowerbeds that serve as an irrigation system for the surrounding fields.
The tour includes several worthwhile sights: the Koutoubia Mosque, Majorelle Gardens, and Bahia Palace. It also consists of the Museum of Jewelry at Dar Si Said Palace. Lunch is available in the medina, followed by a stroll through the souks.
Enjoy a drink at sunset on a terrace overlooking the Jamaa El Fna Square, dinner, and a night at the hotel.
A day trip to Ouzoud Waterfalls from Marrakech. This site is located 170 km northeast of Marrakech and has beautiful 110-meter-high waterfalls and a landscape filled with birds and monkeys.
On arrival, you will see the beautiful waterfalls of 110m in height and the incredible landscape with monkeys and birds. If you wish, you can hire a guide for a hike or walk at a height of 1068m.
After breakfast, you will depart for Essaouira. This picturesque fishing village is located on the southwest coast.
Essaouira is one of Morocco’s top coastal towns, thanks to its beautiful beach in the south. Essaouira is home to many of Morocco’s woodcarvers, artists and artisans.
End of 12 day tour in Casablanca. Transfer from Essaouira airport to Marrakech or Casablanca.
A luxury private tent has private ensuite bathroom and shower with shower condiments and towels. A comfortable tent has shared bathrooms and hot showers outside the tent. You have to bring your own towel and shower accessories.
All tents on the private tour are private.
If you choose a luxury tent, it has a private ensuite shower with accessories and towels. Comfortable tent has shared hot showers outside the tent and you have to bring your own towel and shower condiments with you.
Yes, you can safely store the big luggage in the car.
There is no sandboarding offered in Zagora, but in Merzouga there is.
There are no quad bikes in Zagora, but they are in Merzouga.
The sunset camel ride is about 1 hour and sunrise trek is 40 minutes.
It is possible to skip the camel ride and take 4×4 instead.
In winter temperatures fall dramatically and it can be freezing at night, please bring warm sleeping clothes with you.
At least one person is required to run the private tour.
BEST 12 Days Tour from Casablanca to Marrakech
Moha was such a great, laid-back guide. We were picked up from Casablanca and driven to Rabat via the High and Mid Atlas mountains, then on to Merzouga (the Sahara Desert), Marrakech, and Essaouira before taking a plane from Marrakech to finish our 12-day journey.
His suggestions for meals, lodging during the trip, and connections with local guides in Fez and Marrakech were all first-rate. Additionally, he gave us free time to independently visit smaller, safer towns, which was excellent for attempting to get to know the area.
The journey to Merzouga was incredibly serene and beautiful. During our lengthy trips, Moha made sure we had plenty of music and talk to keep us occupied.
Anyone searching for an experience in Morocco should definitely check out Moha and his tour company. They provide comfort, entertainment, dependability, excellent suggestions, and the chance to personalize your journey.
12 days Tour in Morocco
Thanks to Mr Mohammed, a young and friendly driver, for joining us on a private 12-day sightseeing tour of Morocco. We enjoyed his skilful and safe driving style and appreciated his hard work in arranging routine driver duty. In addition, he also served as a local guide.
What we felt most warmly was having a special family home visit in Rissani Berber village and tasting a delicious big pizza (Berber people’s homemade big cake with onion, beef, and vegetables inside) for lunch.
After we returned to Hong Kong, we still remember the beats of Mohammed’s music and songs during this happy trip in his 4WD car. It was really the most beautiful journey we have ever had; thanks for your support and caring. I strongly recommend this tour service, especially for experiencing longer days tours.
12 days tour starting from Casablanca and passing through the imperial cities and the Sahara desert of Morocco
My friends and I took a 12-day tour from Casablanca, passing through the imperial cities and the Sahara desert of Morocco. This tour was the best option for discovering the north and south of Morocco.
We really enjoyed and learned a lot about Moroccan culture, especially the Berbers, thanks to our guide Hassan, who was very knowledgeable about his culture and generous in sharing all his knowledge!
We also stayed in very friendly hotels (especially Riads), and we enjoyed the camp in the desert, which was absolutely the best part of the tour!
Recommend 100%
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