12 days Morocco trip from Casablanca itinerary
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Overview of 12-day Morocco trip from Casablanca itinerary
The best 12 days Morocco trip from Casablanca itinerary offers a fantastic opportunity to explore the diverse landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture of this North African country. This 12-day Morocco Tour itinerary provides a mix of cultural experiences, historical sites, natural beauty, and relaxation, showcasing the best of what Morocco Tour has to offer. Keep in mind that this is a general overview, and you can customize the Morocco Tour based on your interests and preferences.
DURATION
12 Days & 11 Nights
DEPARTURE LOCATION
Airport Casablanca
RETURN LOCATION
Airport Casablanca
DEPARTURE TIME
08:00 AM
CATEGORY
Private tour
AVAILABILITY
Everyday
Summary of 12-day Morocco Tour from Casablanca itinerary
- 1st: From the Airport to Casablanca.
- 2nd: From Casablanca to Chefchaouen.
- 3rd: From Chefchaouen to Meknes.
- 4th: From Meknes to Fes.
- 5th: From Fes to Imilchil.
- 6th: From Imilchil to Dades Valley.
- 7th: From Dades Valley to Merzouga.
- 8th: From Merzouga to Ouarzazate.
- 9th: From Ouarzazate to Marrakech.
- 10th: Exploring Marrakech.
- 11th: Day trip to Essaouira.
- 12th: From Marrakech to the airport of Casablanca.
Highlights of 12-day Morocco trip from Casablanca itinerary
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* Visit the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca.
* Explore the imperial cities of Morocco including; Marrakech, Fes, Meknes, and Rabat.
* Discover Chefchaouen, the "Blue City."
* Spend a night in Imilchil the village in the heart of the mountains.
* A walk-in Dades and Todra Canyans.
* Overnight in the Sahara with camel trekking.
* Explore the Kasbahs such as Ait Ben Haddou.
Itinerary of 12-day Morocco trip from Casablanca itinerary
Day 1: Airport – Casablanca.
Your driver will be prepared for you when you arrive in Casablanca, the largest city in Morocco, to begin your 12-day Morocco trip from Casablanca itinerary. After that, you take a trip to the Hassan II Mosque, a magnificent example of Islamic architecture, in the center of the city. You also take a tour of the city’s modern and old neighborhoods. Furthermore, you can see the city’s beach before checking into your hotel on your Morocco Tour.
Overnight in Casablanca.
Day 2: Casablanca- Rabat- Chefchaouen.
Your 12-day Morocco trip from Casablanca itinerary begins in the morning at your accommodation. Then, you will travel to the Moroccan capital during your Morocco Tour. The seventh-largest city in Morocco is Rabat. Also, you’ll continue to that destination to visit Hassan Tower, the Udayas Kasbah, and the stunning Medina. Your Morocco Tour next takes you over the Rif Mountains to the lovely city of Chefchaouen. After you check into your Riad you could go for a stroll to explore the blue city of Morocco, which includes the Kasbah, the Uta Hamam square, and the narrow, blue and white alleys.
Overnight in Chefchouen.
Day 3: Chefchaouen- Volubilis- Meknes.
The 12-day Morocco tour from Casablanca itinerary departs from where you’re staying in the morning. Before reaching Meknes, you will travel over the Riff Mountains and stop at the Roman ruins of Volubilis for an exploration back in time to the third century. Meknes is one of Morocco’s four imperial cities that you will visit on the Morocco tour. You can go there to see Lahdim Square, the Bab Mansour Gate, and the underground prison. You might then spend the final part of your journey exploring Meknes’ Medina.
Overnight in Meknes.
Day 4: Meknes- Exploring Fes.
In the morning, you travel to Fes to explore it with a local guide. One of the most alluring and historically significant areas of Fes is the Medina. It is renowned for its confusing streets, elaborate architecture, and cultural history. The Fes Medina offers several highlights, some listed below:
Al Quaraouiyine University and Mosque: One of the oldest continuously running educational institutions in the world.
Medersa Bou Inania is a spectacular madrasa famed for its elaborate tilework and beautiful architecture.
Chouara Tannery is a great location to see the old-fashioned tanning procedure. You can see how craftsmen use techniques that have essentially not changed throughout the years to dye and treat leather.
Fes Gates: Bab Bou Jeloud gate is exquisitely decorated with blue tiles. Royal Palace is very interesting to explore. Your day on the Morocco tour will end after visiting a ceramic cooperative and a panoramic of the old Medina.
Overnight in Fes.
Day 5: Fes- Ifrane- Azrou- Khnifra- Imilchil.
Today, you will travel to the Mountains and your first break will be in Ifrane. Furthermore, you will see the monkeys in the cedar forest. Lunch will be at Khnifra on the Morocco Tour. Continue to Imilchil, a small village known for its annual Betrothal Festival. The local Berber groups get together for this distinctive and culturally rich festival to set up marriages. The festival, a significant social and cultural event, often occurs in September. To meet potential partners, young people from other villages come dressed in their traditional clothes. Lake Isle and Lake Tislit are two of the stunning high-altitude lakes that surround Imilchil. These lakes are a well-liked location for nature lovers and photographers because they are located in a beautiful hilly setting. The lakes are known as the “Bride’s Veil” and the “Groom’s Turban” due to a local myth about star-crossed lovers
Overnight in Imilchil.
Day 6: Imilchil- Agoudal- Msemrir- Dades Gorge.
As usual, your Morocco tour itinerary begins at your hotel in Imilchil. The Morocco tour shows the Middle Atlas Mountains’ stunning scenery. You will pass through several villages, including Agoudal and Msemrir; if you have the opportunity, you might go to a market there. The Morocco tour itinerary continues to Dades Torge for a walk and have a break on the famous Tessadrin path before checking into your Hotel in Dades Valley.
Overnight in Dades Valley.
Day 7: Dades Valley- Todra Gorge- Erfoud- Desert camp.
Your Morocco tour itinerary starts from Dades Valley towards the Sahara Desert. The break will initially be in the rock formation that resembles a monkey’s fingers. Moreover, you travel to Todra Gorge through Tinghir, which offers sweeping vistas of the ancient Berber villages. When you first arrive at the Gorge, you will pass by the 300-meter-high red cliffs where many rock climbers practice their techniques. After that, your Morocco travel then continue through Tinjdad, Malaab, and Tourong in the direction of Erfoud. After you arrive at the Sahara Desert in the afternoon, where you can ride camels to your camp while pausing along the route to see the splendor of the setting sun over the dunes. Then, you are going to unwind in the desert in the evening while listening to Berber music and taking in the night sky full of stars.
Overnight in the desert camp.
Day 8: Desert camp- Rissani- Alnif- Nkoub- Agdaz- Ouarzazate.
Your Morocco tour itinerary will wake you up in the early morning to see the best sunrise you have ever seen in your life. Then, you back to Merzouga to start your day on the Morocco tour. The first break will be in Rissani to visit its weekly market and its famous gate back to the 14 century. The road trip continues to Agdaz through two towns Tazarine and Nkoub are famous for the boshes of Hannaa. However, a break will be in Agdaz for the view of Daraa Valley before crossing the Anti-Atlas Mountains and arriving in Ouarzazate. It is famous for its Cenima Studio and Kasbah of Taourirt.
Overnight in Ouarzazate.
Day 9: Ouarzazate- Ait Ben Haddou- Marrakech.
From your hotel, the Morocco trip itinerary will begin in the morning; to explore the well-known Kasbah in Morocco, Ait Ben Haddou, you will travel there. Moreover, many films, including Gladiator and Game of Thrones, have been shot on this breathtaking stage, it was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987. However, the road on the Morocco tour to Marrakech continues via the High Atlas Mountains, with numerous stops scheduled to take pictures of the landscapes and Berber communities. After passing over the highlands, you will reach Marrakech.
Overnight in Marrakech.
Day 10: Exploring Marrakech with a local Tour Guide.
Your Morocco trip itinerary will take you to a complex fusion of culture, history, and busy marketplaces that can be found in Marrakech.
Jemaa el-Fnaa is a bustling bazaar with food vendors and snake charmers, a hive of activity at night, and for musicians.
The Koutoubia Mosque is the largest in Marrakech and is renowned for its towering minaret.
Bahia Palace is a magnificent palace from the 19th century that features beautiful tilework and typical Moroccan architecture.
The Medina Souks are vibrant markets that line the winding streets of Marrakech’s old town and sell everything from spices and linens to traditional crafts.
Majorelle Garden. The garden has exotic plants and bright blue buildings. The Yves Saint Laurent Museum.
Ben Youssef Madrasa: The beautiful tilework and architecture of this former Islamic college are well-known.
After this, you could enjoy the rest of the day wandering the city.
Overnight in Marrakech.
Day 11: Day trip to Essaouira from Marrakech.
The Morocco tour will take you on a day trip to Essaouira. Then, the drive will be about 3 hours. You’ll have some breaks on the way to grab some photos of the goats scaling the argan trees. After that, you’ll make another trip to an Argan Oil cooperative to see how the oil is made by women. Moreover, your Morocco travel itinerary continues to Essaouira, a romantic seaside town, where visitors may stroll along its magnificent beach and see its Medina. A quaint, old-fashioned port city on the Atlantic coast well-known for its beaches, contemporary art, antique crafts, and distinctive fusion of architectural styles. Furthermore, Essaouira is a typical Portuguese harbor that exhibits Moorish and Portuguese elements. In the afternoon, you will travel back to Marrakech.
Overnight in Marrakech.
Day 12: Marrakech- Airport Casablanca.
Your 12-day Morocco trip from Casablanca itinerary will end when our driver drops you off at the Airport of Casablanca 3 hours before your flight and the drive will take 3 hours from Marrakech to the Airport. The end of the Morocco Tour.
Includes and excludes on the best Morocco tour
Includes
- Private vehicles with AC
- Hotels with bed and breakfast
- Desert camp with dinner and breakfast
- Hotels in Imilchil, Dades Valley, and Ouarzazate with dinners
- One Camel trekking for each one in the desert
- Driver speaks English
- Local Guides in Fes and Marrakech
Excludes
- Tickets
- Drinks
- Lunches and Dinners