12-Day Morocco Tour from Casablanca to Marrakech

A complete Morocco itinerary by Affordable Morocco Tours

Tour Overview

Tour Length:

12 Days / 11 Nights

Start City:

Casablanca

End City:

Marrakech (with airport transfer option on Day 12)

Price Range:

€TBD

Destinations Included:

14+ cities and sites (Casablanca, Rabat, Chefchaouen, Volubilis, Moulay Idriss, Fes, Ifrane, Michlifen, Errachidia, Erfoud, Merzouga, Rissani, Todgha Gorges, Dades Valley/Roses Valley, Ait Benhaddou, Marrakech, Essaouira)

12-Day Morocco Tour from Casablanca to Marrakech

A complete Morocco itinerary by Tarhanine Morocco Tours

Tour Overview

Tour Length:

12 Days / 11 Nights

Start City:

Casablanca

End City:

Marrakech (with airport transfer option on Day 12)

Price Range:

€TBD

Destinations Included:

14+ cities and sites (Casablanca, Rabat, Chefchaouen, Volubilis, Moulay Idriss, Fes, Ifrane, Michlifen, Errachidia, Erfoud, Merzouga, Rissani, Todgha Gorges, Dades Valley/Roses Valley, Ait Benhaddou, Marrakech, Essaouira)

12 days

All Destinations

Luxury or Standard

About this Tour

Discover Morocco across 12 days starting in Casablanca and continuing through key cities, mountains, desert landscapes, and Atlantic coast.

This itinerary includes Rabat, the blue streets of Chefchaouen, the Roman ruins of Volubilis, Moulay Idriss, a guided tour in Fes, and a multi-day Sahara experience in Merzouga with nomads, M’Fis mines, Khamlia (Gnaoua music), a camel trek, and an overnight stay in a luxury desert camp. The journey continues through Rissani, Todgha Gorges, Dades Valley, Ait Benhaddou, and concludes with Marrakech exploration plus a day trip to Essaouira and an argan cooperative visit.

Highlights

Your 12-Day Route: At a Glance

Best for:

Travelers who want Morocco’s major cities plus a full Sahara and coastal day trip

Tour length:

12 Days / 11 Nights

Start city:

Casablanca

End city:

Marrakech (transfer to Marrakech or Casablanca airport on Day 12)

Route:

Casablanca → Rabat → Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Moulay Idriss → Fes → Ifrane/Michlifen → Errachidia → Erfoud → Merzouga (Sahara + camp) → Rissani → Todgha Gorges → Dades Valley/Roses Valley → Ait Benhaddou → Marrakech → Essaouira → Airport transfer

Signature moments:

Hassan II Mosque • Rabat landmarks • Chefchaouen blue medina • Volubilis ruins • Fes guided tour • Sahara 4x4 excursion + nomads + Khamlia • Camel trek + luxury desert camp • Todgha Gorges • Ait Benhaddou (UNESCO) • Marrakech medina highlights • Essaouira + argan cooperative

Itinerary Route

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Casablanca

Reception at the airport and transfer to your hotel for relaxation and preparation for the journey.

Overnight: Casablanca (based on itinerary flow)

Day 2: Casablanca City Visit – Rabat – Overnight in Rabat

After breakfast, tour Casablanca including the Hassan II Mosque, known for its minaret height of 210 meters. Continue to Rabat and visit the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohamed V, and the Kasbah of the Udayas, including the Andalusian Gardens.

Overnight: Rabat

Day 3: Rabat – Scenic Drive to Chefchaouen – Blue Medina

After breakfast, travel through Rif villages to Chefchaouen. Visit the Kasbah of Chefchaouen (15th–16th centuries). Spend the rest of the day exploring the medina, local squares, artisan goods, sweets, and the town’s goat cheese. Optional short hike in surrounding hills for panoramic views.

Overnight: Chefchaouen (based on itinerary flow)

Day 4: Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Moulay Idriss – Fes

Visit Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the best-preserved Roman ruins in the region, with historical context connected to Mauretania and the Roman Empire. Continue to Moulay Idriss Zerhoun and then travel to Fes for an overnight stay in an authentic riad.

Overnight: Fes

Day 5: Full-Day Fes Guided Tour – Medina, Tanneries, Medersa, Nejjarine

Explore Fes with a guided tour. Walk the medina streets, observe visitors at the tomb of Moulay Idriss II, and visit key sites including Bou Inania Madrasa, the tanneries, and Funduk Nejjarine. Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Overnight: Fes

Day 6: Fes – Ifrane – Michlifen – Errachidia – Erfoud – Merzouga

Drive toward Merzouga through the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing Ifrane and then Michlifen near the cedar forests, where Barbary monkeys may be seen. Continue through the pre-Saharan region via Errachidia and Erfoud, known for pottery and fossil quarries, and reach Merzouga.

Check into your hotel, enjoy dinner, and rest in preparation for desert exploration.

Overnight: Merzouga hotel (based on itinerary flow)

Day 7: Merzouga Desert Exploration – Nomads – M’Fis – Khamlia – Camel Trek – Luxury Desert Camp

After breakfast, meet the 4x4 driver for a Sahara excursion. Visit local Berber nomads and learn about desert life. Explore M’Fis mines dating back to the French colonial period and stop at a hill for panoramic dune views.

Continue to Khamlia for a traditional Gnaoua music performance and local lunch. In the afternoon, check into your hotel to relax (optional activities: sandboarding, quad biking, buggy rides).

Later, take a camel trek across the dunes, stop for sunset, and continue to the desert camp for dinner and desert music under the stars.

Overnight: luxury desert camp in Merzouga

Day 8: Merzouga – Rissani – Todgha Gorges – Dades Valley (Roses Valley)

Wake early for sunrise, then after breakfast travel to Rissani, described in your itinerary as a historic town linked to Sijilmassa and caravan trade history. Visit Zawiya Moulay Ali ash-Sharif, with the option to explore the souk and fondouks.

Continue through the Dades region toward Todgha Gorges and then onward to Dades Valley and Gorge, arriving at your hotel near the valley.

Overnight: Roses Valley

Day 9: Dades Valley – Ait Benhaddou – Tizi n’Tichka – Marrakech

Visit Ait Benhaddou, described in your itinerary as UNESCO-listed since 1987 and built in the 11th century, a fortified village on trans-Saharan trade routes.

Continue toward Marrakech via Tizi n’Tichka Pass, stopping at the highest point and enjoying the landscapes and Berber villages along the road.

Overnight: riad in Marrakech medina

Day 10: Marrakech Guided City Experience (Medina + Gueliz)

Explore Marrakech’s two sides:

- Old City (Medina): with a local guide, visit the Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace, and Jemaa el-Fnaa.

- Modern City (Gueliz): built during the French occupation, reflecting the modern part of the city.

Overnight: Marrakech (based on itinerary flow)

Day 11: Day Trip to Essaouira + Argan Cooperative Visit

Travel to Essaouira (Mogador) on the Atlantic coast (170 km from Marrakech). Spend the day exploring the seaside city and its medina, fish markets, and souks. Your itinerary also notes water sports such as kitesurfing and windsurfing.

On the return to Marrakech, stop for photos of goats in argan trees and visit an Organic Argan Oil Cooperative to see the production process using traditional tools.

Overnight: Marrakech (based on itinerary flow)

Day 12: Transfer to Casablanca Airport or Marrakech Airport

Based on your flight details, transfer assistance is provided to either Marrakech Airport or Casablanca Airport.

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frequently asked questions

12-Day Morocco Tour Casablanca to Marrakech – FAQs

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Q1: How long is this Morocco tour?

It is 12 days / 11 nights, starting in Casablanca, with a final transfer to Marrakech Airport or Casablanca Airport on Day 12.

Q2: Which main destinations are included?

The itinerary includes Casablanca, Rabat, Chefchaouen, Volubilis, Moulay Idriss, Fes, Merzouga, Rissani, Todgha Gorges, Dades Valley/Roses Valley, Ait Benhaddou, Marrakech, and Essaouira.

Q3: Does the tour include Merzouga desert activities and a camp night?

Yes. The tour includes a desert excursion day with nomads, M’Fis mines, Khamlia, plus a camel trek at sunset and an overnight in a luxury desert camp.