12-Day Morocco Tour from Casablanca
This private 12-day Morocco tour from Casablanca is a round trip at an easy pace. Rabat, Chefchaouen, Volubilis and Fes in the north, two nights in the Sahara, a night at Aït Benhaddou, a guided day in Marrakech and the Atlantic coast at Essaouira before your flight home.
Highlights
- Hassan II Mosque and Rabat
- Chefchaouen and Volubilis
- Guided days in Fes and Marrakech
- Two nights in the Sahara
- Night at Aït Benhaddou
- Essaouira on the Atlantic
Day by day
Arrival in Casablanca
Welcome at Casablanca airport or your hotel. The Hassan II Mosque and the Corniche. Overnight in Casablanca.
Casablanca – Rabat – Chefchaouen
The Hassan Tower and the Kasbah of the Udayas in Rabat, then north to Chefchaouen.
Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes
Roman Volubilis and imperial Meknes on the way to Fes.
Guided tour of Fes
A full day in the UNESCO medina with a local guide.
Fes – Merzouga
The Middle Atlas and the Ziz Valley. Camel trek to your desert camp.
A full day in the Sahara
4×4 tour of Erg Chebbi, Khamlia and Rissani. Second night at the camp.
Merzouga – Todra – Dades
The Todra Gorge and the Dades Valley.
Dades – Skoura – Aït Benhaddou
Skoura, Ouarzazate and an evening at Aït Benhaddou.
Aït Benhaddou – Marrakech
The Ounila Valley and the Tizi n’Tichka pass to Marrakech.
Guided tour of Marrakech
Palaces, gardens and souks with a local guide.
Marrakech – Essaouira
West to the Atlantic port and medina of Essaouira.
Essaouira – Casablanca
Up the coast to Casablanca airport for your flight.
Included
- Casablanca airport pick-up and drop-off
- Private A/C vehicle and English-speaking driver
- 11 nights: hotels, riads and desert camp
- Breakfast and dinner each night
- Sunset camel trek in Erg Chebbi
- Guided tours of Fes and Marrakech
- 4×4 tour of Erg Chebbi
Not included
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance tickets and local guides unless listed
- Optional activities (4×4, sandboarding)
- Tips
Driving times
Days 1, 4, 6 and 10 have no long drives. Times below are driving only. Stops for photos, visits and meals come on top.
| Day | Route | Distance | Driving time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 2 | Casablanca to Chefchaouen, via Rabat | about 340 km | about 5.5 hours |
| Day 3 | Chefchaouen to Fes, via Volubilis and Meknes | about 270 km | about 5 hours |
| Day 5 | Fes to Merzouga | about 470 km | about 8 hours |
| Day 7 | Merzouga to the Dades Valley, via the Todra Gorge | about 270 km | about 5 hours |
| Day 8 | Dades Valley to Aït Benhaddou, via Skoura | about 150 km | about 3 hours |
| Day 9 | Aït Benhaddou to Marrakech, via the Ounila Valley | about 200 km | about 4.5 hours |
| Day 11 | Marrakech to Essaouira | about 190 km | about 3 hours |
| Day 12 | Essaouira to Casablanca airport | about 350 km | about 5 hours |
Best time to go
The best time for this tour is March to May and September to November, when the weather is pleasant in the cities, the mountains and the desert. Summer (June to August) is very hot inland and in the Sahara, so we start early and plan camel rides for sunset and sunrise. In winter (December to February) cities are mild and sunny, but desert nights are cold and snow can sometimes close the mountain passes for a few hours, so pack warm layers.
Your 12-day route from Casablanca
- Casablanca
- Rabat
- Chefchaouen
- Volubilis
- Fes
- Merzouga
- Boumalne Dades
- Ait Benhaddou
- Marrakech
- Essaouira
- Casablanca
What our travellers say about their trip
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12-day Casablanca tour FAQ
Is 12 days a good length for Morocco?
Yes. It covers the north, the Sahara, the south, Marrakech and the coast with no rushed days and two nights in the desert.
Do you pick us up at Casablanca airport?
Yes. Your driver meets you in the arrivals hall at Mohammed V airport and brings you back there at the end of the tour.
What is the difference with the 14-day tour?
The 14-day tour adds Tangier, the Ouzoud waterfalls and El Jadida. The 12-day tour keeps the highlights with fewer hotel changes.
How do I pay?
Sending a request is free. We confirm availability and your final price on WhatsApp or by email, then you confirm with a secure PayPal deposit and pay the rest on arrival.
How long is the drive each day?
The longest driving day is day 5, Fes to Merzouga: about 470 km, about 8 hours of driving. The other days are shorter. There are stops for photos, visits and meals along the way, and the driving times table on this page shows every day.
Is this tour suitable for children?
Yes. Because the tour is private, we can adjust the pace and add extra stops for children. Tell us their ages when you book so we can plan the day around your family.
