12 Days from Casablanca: Imperial Cities, Desert, and Beach

Day 1: Arrival in Casablanca – City Tour

Reception at the airport or at your accommodation in Casablanca, the country’s economic capital. We begin with a panoramic city tour:

Hassan II Mosque
Corniche and seaside promenade
Mohammed V Square

Overnight stay at a hotel in Casablanca.

Day 2: Casablanca – Rabat

After breakfast, departure to Rabat, the administrative capital and an imperial city. Visit of:

Hassan Tower
Mausoleum of Mohammed V
Kasbah of the Oudayas
Historic Medina

Overnight stay at a hotel or riad in Rabat.

Day 3: Rabat – Meknes – Volubilis – Fez

After breakfast, we travel to Meknes, an imperial city known for its historical monuments:

Bab Mansour
El Hedim Square

Continuation to the Roman ruins of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Arrival in Fez in the afternoon.
Overnight stay in a traditional riad.

Day 4: Fez – Full Guided Tour

Full day to discover Fez, the cultural and spiritual heart of Morocco:

Al Qarawiyyin University
Bou Inania Madrasa
Traditional tanneries
Artisan souks and historic neighborhoods

Overnight stay in a riad.

Day 5: Fez – Ifrane – Cedar Forest – Midelt

After breakfast, departure towards the Middle Atlas. Stops at:

Ifrane, the “Moroccan Switzerland”
Azrou Cedar Forest, home to Barbary macaques

Continuation to Midelt.
Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel.

Day 6: Midelt – Ziz Valley – Erfoud – Merzouga

After breakfast, we cross the spectacular Ziz Valley with panoramic views of oases and palm groves. We pass through Erfoud and continue to Merzouga, at the gateway to the Sahara Desert.

In the afternoon, we enjoy a camel ride at sunset through the dunes of Erg Chebbi.
Dinner and overnight stay in a desert camp, with Berber music under the stars.

Day 7: Merzouga – Desert Exploration

Enjoy sunrise in the Sahara. Day dedicated to exploring the desert by 4×4 vehicle:

Visit to nomadic families
Oases and dune landscapes
Village of Khamlia and its Gnawa music

Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel or camp in Merzouga.

Day 8: Merzouga – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley

After breakfast, departure to Rissani and the impressive Todra Gorges, a natural monument with vertical rock walls. We continue to the Dades Valley, famous for its kasbahs and rock formations.

Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel.

Day 9: Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech

After breakfast, departure to Ouarzazate, known as the gateway to the desert. Visit to the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

We cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass to reach Marrakech.
Overnight stay in a riad or hotel.

Day 10: Marrakech – Guided Tour

After breakfast, we enjoy a full guided tour of Marrakech:

Koutoubia Mosque
Bahia Palace
Saadian Tombs
Jemaa el-Fna Square and the souks

Overnight stay in Marrakech.

Day 11: Marrakech – Essaouira (Atlantic Coast)

After breakfast, departure to Essaouira, a charming Atlantic coastal city. Visit of:

Walled medina
Fishing port
Sandy beaches and seaside promenade

Free time to enjoy the sea and local gastronomy.
Overnight stay at a hotel or riad in Essaouira.

Day 12: Essaouira – Casablanca

After breakfast, return to Casablanca along the Atlantic coast.
Transfer to the airport or your accommodation.
End of the tour.

Included

• Private transportation with professional driver
• Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
• 11 nights of accommodation
• 11 breakfasts and 6 dinners
• Camel ride in the desert
• 4×4 excursion in Merzouga
• Guided tours in Fez and Marrakech
• Airport / hotel transfers

Not Included

• Lunches and drinks
• Entrance fees to monuments
• Optional activities
• Personal expenses and tips

Why Choose This Tour

• Combines Imperial Cities, Desert, and Beach
• Includes Atlas landscapes, kasbahs, and Atlantic coast
• Balanced pace between culture, adventure, and relaxation
• Private and fully customizable tour

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