Yes, most travel companies allow you to customize the 12 days Morocco tour from Casablanca depending on your travel dates, accommodation preferences, and destinations you want to visit in Morocco.
The 12 days tour from Casablanca is one of the best ways to explore the rich culture, history, and landscapes of Morocco. This unforgettable journey usually begins in the vibrant city of Casablanca and takes travelers through Morocco’s most iconic destinations, including imperial cities, charming mountain villages, and the breathtaking dunes of the Sahara Desert.
A 12 days Morocco tour from Casablanca allows travelers to discover famous cities such as Rabat, Fes, and Marrakech while also exploring the blue streets of Chefchaouen and the dramatic landscapes of the Atlas Mountains. Along the way, visitors experience historic medinas, traditional riads, ancient kasbahs, and authentic Moroccan cuisine.
This Morocco itinerary 12 days also includes a magical desert adventure in Merzouga, where travelers enjoy camel trekking across golden dunes and spend a night in a traditional Sahara desert camp under the stars. The journey often passes through famous sites such as Ait Ben Haddou and scenic valleys before reaching the lively markets and palaces of Marrakech.
Perfect for travelers who want a complete experience, the 12 days from Casablanca itinerary combines culture, adventure, and relaxation. Whether you are exploring historic medinas, crossing mountain passes, or watching the sunset in the Sahara, the 12 days Morocco tour from Casablanca offers a well-balanced and unforgettable journey across one of North Africa’s most fascinating destinations.
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Day one of your 12 Days Tour From Casablanca starts when we meet you at the airport or your Casablanca accommodation. Casablanca is Morocco’s biggest city and its main business hub. First, you’ll visit the impressive Hassan II Mosque, set above the Atlantic. Its oceanfront location and detailed design make it one of the city’s top sights.
After free time for lunch, you’ll continue with a Casablanca city tour. Depending on your arrival time, stops may include:
Note: Stops and timing can change based on your arrival schedule.
Overnight in a comfortable hotel in Casablanca.
After breakfast, you’ll head north along the coast to Rabat. As an imperial city and Morocco’s current capital, Rabat blends history with a calm coastal feel. You’ll visit key landmarks, including Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the Kasbah of the Udayas. Then enjoy free time for lunch.
In the afternoon, you’ll continue through Ouazzane toward the Rif Mountains. By evening, you’ll arrive in Chefchaouen, famous for its blue-painted streets. Overnight in a hotel.
After breakfast, explore Chefchaouen on foot. Also called Achaoun (meaning “horns” in Berber), this mountain town sits in northwest Morocco. It’s best known for white-and-blue walls, bright doors, and quiet alleyways.
First, you’ll stroll through the old medina and its photogenic lanes. Next comes free time for lunch. Later, you can hike up to the Spanish Mosque, set on higher ground, for sweeping views over the blue city. Afterward, return to your hotel for the night.
After breakfast, enjoy a little extra time in Chefchaouen’s charming streets. Then you’ll drive to Volubilis, Morocco’s best-known Roman ruins and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll see well-preserved mosaics, stone columns, and old arches.
After your visit, you’ll continue about 30 km to Meknes, once the Ismaili capital and another imperial city. Here, you’ll see Bab Al-Mansour, the Sahrij Souani basin, the Royal Stables, the granary, and the Moulay Ismail Mausoleum. In the late afternoon, you’ll head to Fes. Overnight in a riad.
After breakfast, we’ll pick you up from your riad to begin your guided visit of Fes, Morocco’s cultural and spiritual center.
First comes a short driving tour. You’ll stop at the Royal Palace Gate, then visit the Mellah, the historic Jewish Quarter. Next, you’ll take in panoramic views from Borj Sud, overlooking the old medina. You’ll also visit the Ceramic Village and School to watch local artisans at work.
Then, continue on foot into the medieval medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best-preserved historic towns in the region. With your local guide, you’ll visit highlights such as Al Attarine Madrasa, Al Quaraouiyine University and Mosque (often described as the world’s oldest existing university), and the Chouara Tanneries, where leather-making methods still follow long-held traditions.
After the tour, you’ll return to your riad to rest.
After breakfast, you’ll travel south through Imouzzer toward Ifrane, known for its cool weather, winter snow, and alpine-style homes. Because of its look and climate, many call it the Switzerland of Morocco.
Next, you’ll stop in the Cedar Forest, home to Barbary macaques. You can walk among the trees and observe them up close. Later, you’ll reach Midelt for a lunch break.
In the afternoon, the drive continues through the Tizi-n-Tilghmt pass and along the Ziz Valley, with scenic stops along the way. By late day, you’ll arrive in Merzouga, at the edge of the Sahara. You’ll switch to camels and ride across the dunes. You’ll pause on a high dune to watch the sunset, then continue to the desert camp.
At camp, enjoy dinner, music, and Berber drumming around the fire under a wide starry sky. Overnight in the camp.
An early wake-up is recommended so you can watch sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, you’ll return to Merzouga by camel or 4×4, where your driver will meet you.
This day of your 12 days Morocco tour from Casablanca focuses on the Merzouga region. The area offers dunes, desert plains, fossils, small mines, and green oases, which makes the day varied and memorable.
First, you’ll go off-road to visit an old eyeliner (kohl) mine. Next, you’ll visit local nomads in a hand-woven tent and share Berber tea while learning about daily life. Then you’ll head to Khamlia, known for Gnawa music and dance. The village has roots in sub-Saharan cultures, including Mali, Sudan, and Niger.
After free time for lunch, you’ll walk through a palm grove. Later, you’ll visit the seasonal Lake of Merzouga, also called Flamingo Lake. Finally, return to Merzouga for dinner and an overnight stay in a hotel.
After breakfast, you’ll leave the desert and travel to Rissani, once the capital of Tafilalet. It remains a key market town, and its souk is busiest on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays.
After time in the souk, you’ll continue to Erfoud to visit a workshop that works with fossilized marble. Then the route passes through Touroug and Tinjdad palm groves on the way to the Todra Gorges. Here, the Todra River cut a dramatic canyon with tall red cliffs. Rock climbers often train here, and the walk through the gorge is equally rewarding.
After lunch, you’ll travel on to the Dades Valley via Boumalne Dades. Along the way, you’ll stop at the “monkey fingers” rock formations and at a viewpoint above the valley. Dinner and overnight in a hotel.
After breakfast, you’ll drive to Kalaa Magouna and the Rose Valley, known for its annual Rose Festival in May. Locals sell rose water, perfumes, oils, and beauty products.
Next, you’ll pass through the palm groves of Skoura before arriving in Ouarzazate, where you can visit film studios used for well-known productions.
Then you’ll stop at Ait Ben Haddou, a fortified village listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has appeared in films such as Gladiator, Alexander, and The Mummy, as well as the TV series Game of Thrones. Afterward, you’ll cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n Tichka pass on the way to Marrakech, with stops for photos and lunch. Overnight in a riad in Marrakech.
After breakfast, meet your local guide to explore Marrakech, one of Morocco’s most famous imperial cities. Your tour includes the Bahia Palace (19th century) and the Ben Youssef Madrasa, a former Islamic school known for classic Moroccan design. You’ll also walk through the medina and its busy souks, then experience the atmosphere of Jamaa El Fna. You’ll view the Koutoubia Mosque from outside, the city’s largest mosque.
After free time for lunch, you’ll meet your driver for an afternoon visit to the Majorelle Garden (online pre-booking required). Then you’ll drive through Gueliz, Marrakech’s modern district, before returning to your riad.
After breakfast, you’ll travel west to Essaouira. Along the way, you’ll stop near argan tree areas and local cooperatives. With luck, you may also see goats in the argan trees.
Once you arrive in Essaouira (formerly Mogador), enjoy free time to explore. The city is known for fresh seafood, a wide beach, and a strong surf culture. You can visit the fishing port, walk the old ramparts with cannons, and explore the medina. Transfer to your hotel, overnight in Essaouira.
On the final day, you’ll depart Essaouira and drive back to Casablanca for airport drop-off. Your flight should ideally depart around 4:00 pm or later. It’s also possible to end the tour in Marrakech.
This completes your Morocco itinerary 12 days.
This Morocco tour plan is only a sample. Get in touch with us, and we will design a custom itinerary that fits your interests and travel style.
