Day 1 Arrive in Casablanca – Welcome to Morocco
Your Morocco Tour starts from Casablanca International Airport (Mohamed V). You will be picked up by one of our expert tour guides (drivers) and driven to your hotel, depending on your arrival time, if we have enough time we will visit Casablanca Hassan II mosque and Rick’s Cafe which is famous for Casablanca movie then taking you to Hotel to relax and getting ready for your 12 Days Morocco Tour From Casablanca
Day 2Casablanca- Rabat – Chefchaouen (340km)
After your breakfast in the hotel, your driver will meet you to visit the 1st big mosque in Morocco (Hassan II mosque) if we can’t do it on the first day. Then we take the direction to Morocco’s capital (Rabat) where we will see Hassan II Tower, the Kasbah of Oudaya. Afterward, we drive to the white-blue city of Chefchaouen traversing the Rif Mountains. Overnight in your hotel includes a bed and breakfast.
Day 3Chefchaouen- Explore the blue City :
After breakfast in a riad, we explore Blue City its different from other Moroccan cities. It’s located in the heart of the Rif-mountains north of Morocco, The city was once occupied by the Spanish Jews in the 15th century which strongly influenced its architecture, its white-washed walls, blue doors, and windows are only part of its allure. should bring your cameras because this quiet, relaxed and so pretty town it become one of the best destinations for photographers and bloggers … Overnight in your riad includes a bed and breakfast.
Day 4Chefchaouen – Volubilis -Meknes- Fez (190 km)
After breakfast in the riad, we will drive towards the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis. you will explore the ruins back to the 3rd century then we drive to Meknes After lunch, your guide will take you on a tour around the highlights of Meknes including the Bab Mansour gate, the biggest of all Moroccan imperial gates. The gate is well preserved with Moroccan Zellij and inscriptions across the rooftop. It was completed by Sultan Moulay Ismail who founded Meknes in 1730. after exploring the medina of Meknes Elhedim square, Heri es-Souani, we will leave towards Fes, Overnight in your riad includes bed and breakfast.
Day 5Exploring Fes with Local Guide
After breakfast in the riad, you will be taken on an exploration of Fes with a local guide which is the oldest city in Morocco., walking in its alleys and small streets. Our visit starts by visiting the Royal Palace gate, the Jewish headquarters., the first Mellah in Morocco., which was built during the 16th century. We will ensure that you visit all sites of cultural and historical interest including the famous Al Qaraouine University., the oldest in the region., the Tanneries, the Attarine Museum, and the Mulay Idriss mausoleum. After lunch, we will visit the tiles cooperative and then experience a wonderful panoramic view over the whole Medina of Fes. In the afternoon you will have free time in your Riad including a bed and breakfast.
Day 6Fes – Azrou – Midelt – Errachidia – Merzouga (340km)
After breakfast in the riad, we will take our direction south to see the beautiful city of Ifrane and we pass through the Middle Atlas Mountains to Azrou. Here we will stop at the cedar forest to see monkeys as well as to have some pictures. After we stop in the middle for lunch We will drive through the Ziz Valley with its views. and Aouffous Oasis which offers amazing photographic opportunities passing Erfoud. before arriving at the dunes of Merzouga face the fresh desert. we will check our hotel for the night dinner and breakfast.
Day 7Merzouga – 4X4 Desert Journey.
After breakfast, we will go on a desert tour around the dunes. We will visit both Merzouga Oasis, the nomads in tents, the village of Khamlia (black’s village), Mifiss mines, the desert plateau, and Begaa Oasis. We will be back at our lodging by 3 o’clock, later we will ride in the camels for 1 hour to see the sunset on the dunes and we will spend the night in the heart of the dunes. We will sleep in a “desert camp ”. A magical night! includes dinner bed and breakfast.
Day 8Merzouga Desert – Todgha Gorge – Dades Valley (320Km)
wake up early in the morning to watch what well may be the best sunrise of your life after breakfast and shower in your desert camp you’ll leave for Rissani, Tinghir, and Todra gorges – the highest, narrowest gorges in Morocco. Lunch in the heart of the gorge precedes a drive through the Dades Valley, where you’ll see the majestic sand castles and the amazing rock formations known as “monkey toes”.Overnight includes Dinner bed and breakfast.
Day 9Dades Valley- Rose Valley- Ouarzazate- Ait Benhadou- Marrakech( 300 km)
Having breakfast we start our journey crossing the authentic Dades Valley to Kalaat M’gouna ( the capital or rose) and Ouarzazate (the Hollywood of Africa). Within our route in Dades Valley, we will have a great chance to see thousands of Kasbahs. We will visit the Roses Valley and Skoura village and then continue to Ouarzazate. After visiting Hollywood City and Taourirt Kasbah we will go ahead to enjoy lunch at the famous, largest Kasbah in Morocco “Ait Benhaddou Kasbah”. This latter is registered by UNESCO as one of the most beautiful monuments in Morocco. Moreover, many movies have been taken in this Kasbah. After touring this UNESCO World Heritage site, our journey will continue via the charming Tizi N’Tichka pass. Within our being through this pass, at the end, we will arrive in Marrakech. Overnight includes bed and breakfast
Day 10Exploring Marrakech with Local Guide
Today will have an optional private Guided Tour of Marrakech Medina with an official guide from Marrakech. You will see the famous Mosque of Koutoubia, the Medina, and its souks, and explore some more Marrakech monuments: Ali Ben Youssef Koranic School, the Saadian the Bahia Palace, and Majorelle Gardens, afternoon you can have a walk-in Jamaa Fna square and enjoying the sunset, Overnight at a Riad in the Medina includes bed and breakfast.
Day 11 Essaouira Day Trip ( 320 km)
After you have breakfast in your riad, your driver will meet you in your riad for a day trip to “Mogador” Essaouira, exploring the old fortified fishing port of Essaouira on the Atlantic coast. This latter is the favorite of wind and kite surfers due to the shallow waters. there are also plenty of things to experience in this town. a mixture of Portuguese-Berber architecture, colorful Souks, French-designed medina, and art galleries.
Moreover, you will come across the Mellah (sizeable old Jewish quarter) and the Portuguese fortress built in the 16th century to protect their commercial base of Mogador. The city was invaded by various nations: Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans, Portuguese, and French.
The varying origins of Essaouira’s inhabitants created its unique character and led to its prosperity also it’s a world heritage city. afternoon drive back to Marrakech overnight in Riad includes a bed and breakfast…
Day 12 Transfer To Airport
today is the end of your 12 Days from Casablanca Morocco tour, You will have your breakfast in a riad, and then we transfer you to the airport depending on your flight. Enjoy Desert Tours Team hopes that they made you a nice tour around Morocco