12 Days / 11 NightsNorthern cities to Atlantic coast
Discover Rabat, Asilah, Tangier on a thoughtfully planned 12-day Morocco journey with local travel guidance and flexible options.
Casablanca → Rabat → Asilah → Tangier → Tetouan → Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Meknes → Fes → Ifrane → Midelt → Merzouga → Erg Chebbi → Khamlia → Rissani → Todra Gorge → Dades Valley → Skoura → Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → High Atlas Mountains → Marrakech → Essaouira
The following testimonials are from Casablanca to the Sahara Desert Tour, a different Moorish Tour itinerary. They describe previous travelers' experiences with our team; they are not ratings of the tour on this page.
★★★★★
Our 3-day Casablanca to Merzouga desert tour was an unforgettable experience. The first day through Meknes and Midelt gave us a chance to see a completely different side of Morocco before reaching the Sahara. We especially loved the views over the Ziz Valley, the camel trek across Erg Chebbi at sunset and the peaceful night in the desert camp. It was a fast trip, but very well organized and perfect for the limited time we had in Morocco.
★★★★★
We started our desert tour from Rabat and really enjoyed the route through Meknes, Midelt and the Ziz Valley. The scenery changed so much during the journey, from green countryside to mountains, palm groves and finally the Sahara. Arriving in Merzouga and riding camels into the Erg Chebbi dunes was the highlight. The sunset, dinner and local music at the desert camp made the long drive completely worth it.
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This 12 days grand morocco tour from casablanca is designed for travelers who want a clear plan, local knowledge and time to enjoy Morocco rather than simply race between photo stops. Starting in Casablanca and finishing in Marrakech, the route combines Rabat, Asilah, Tangier, Tetouan, Chefchaouen with a practical balance of sightseeing, road travel and breaks. The itinerary is particularly suitable for English-speaking visitors who appreciate understandable explanations and flexibility in the daily schedule.
Across 12 days, you will notice how different the country's regions can feel. Historic neighborhoods give way to quieter villages, mountain roads, oasis landscapes or the Atlantic coast depending on the chosen itinerary. Each stop has a reason to be on the route, and we explain what you can realistically expect, including longer transfer days and weather-related changes. This is a proposed itinerary and can be adapted after discussion with your local travel planner.
We recommend this tour if you want to explore Casablanca and Marrakech with an experienced Morocco-based team and a route built around your interests. Tell us how many travelers you have, your preferred dates, accommodation style and whether you want a private or shared experience. We will confirm the exact services before you book. Suggested starting prices are planning estimates, not live availability or a promise of a specific hotel, guide or vehicle.
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Casablanca
Start city
Marrakech
Finish city
12 Days / 11 Nights
Trip duration
Northern cities to Atlantic coast
Tour style
This day-by-day plan is designed around realistic travel routes. The order of sightseeing stops may change because of weather, traffic, hotel location or your confirmed private arrangement.
Day 1 of your 12 days grand morocco tour from casablanca begins around Casablanca. After meeting your driver or guide at the agreed pickup point, you start toward Rabat with time for comfortable breaks. The journey follows Rabat, taking you through a changing mix of local landscapes.
Rabat blends a calm capital-city atmosphere with ocean views, formal gardens and memorable historic architecture. Time can be spent near the Kasbah of the Udayas or the Hassan Tower area, where the city's layered history is easier to appreciate at a relaxed walking pace.Casablanca gives you a glimpse of Morocco's modern Atlantic coast. Its broad boulevards and striking Hassan II Mosque exterior contrast with smaller historic centers elsewhere on the route. Visits inside the mosque depend on published tour times and admission arrangements. Rabat blends a calm capital-city atmosphere with ocean views, formal gardens and memorable historic architecture. Time can be spent near the Kasbah of the Udayas or the Hassan Tower area, where the city's layered history is easier to appreciate at a relaxed walking pace.
The day ends near Rabat, with time to settle in and enjoy your surroundings. Accommodation, meals and any locally guided visits are discussed before confirming your trip so you know exactly what is included.
Day 2 of your 12 days grand morocco tour from casablanca begins around Rabat. Your day is planned with comfortable travel intervals, opportunities for photographs and free time where conditions allow. The journey follows Asilah and Tangier, taking you through a changing mix of local landscapes.
Asilah has whitewashed lanes, seafront walls and a pleasant art-filled old town. It is a gentle introduction to Morocco's Atlantic cities, and a short walk inside the medina often reveals murals, small galleries and views toward the ocean. Tangier sits where the Mediterranean and Atlantic worlds meet. Its historic kasbah, café culture and sea-facing viewpoints create a different mood from the inland imperial cities, making it a natural gateway for travelers arriving through the north.
The day ends near Tangier, with time to settle in and enjoy your surroundings. Accommodation, meals and any locally guided visits are discussed before confirming your trip so you know exactly what is included.
Day 3 of your 12 days grand morocco tour from casablanca begins around Tangier. Your day is planned with comfortable travel intervals, opportunities for photographs and free time where conditions allow. The journey follows Tetouan and Chefchaouen, taking you through a changing mix of local landscapes.
Tetouan adds an Andalusian influence to a northern Morocco itinerary. Its compact medina and surrounding hills are particularly rewarding for travelers who enjoy traditional neighborhoods, architecture and small local markets. Chefchaouen is known for narrow lanes and famous blue-washed walls set below the Rif Mountains. The best moments often come from wandering the quieter streets beyond the busiest photo corners, stopping for mint tea and enjoying views over the hillside medina.
The day ends near Chefchaouen, with time to settle in and enjoy your surroundings. Accommodation, meals and any locally guided visits are discussed before confirming your trip so you know exactly what is included.
Day 4 of your 12 days grand morocco tour from casablanca begins around Chefchaouen. Your day is planned with comfortable travel intervals, opportunities for photographs and free time where conditions allow. The journey follows Volubilis, Meknes and Fes, taking you through a changing mix of local landscapes.
The archaeological remains at Volubilis show a different chapter of Moroccan history, with Roman-era columns and mosaic floors spread across a hillside site. A walk here can be warm in summer, so comfortable shoes, a hat and drinking water are especially helpful. Meknes was one of Morocco's historic imperial capitals. Its monumental gates, market streets and nearby agricultural plain make a rewarding cultural stop between Rabat, Fes and the north, with time for photographs and a relaxed lunch depending on the route. Fes offers a deep introduction to Moroccan craft traditions, historic madrasas and the winding lanes of its old medina. A licensed local guide can help visitors understand the neighborhoods and workshops without turning a busy sightseeing day into a confusing maze of streets.
The day ends near Fes, with time to settle in and enjoy your surroundings. Accommodation, meals and any locally guided visits are discussed before confirming your trip so you know exactly what is included.
Day 5 of your 12 days grand morocco tour from casablanca begins around Fes. Your day is planned with comfortable travel intervals, opportunities for photographs and free time where conditions allow. The journey follows Fes, taking you through a changing mix of local landscapes.
Fes offers a deep introduction to Moroccan craft traditions, historic madrasas and the winding lanes of its old medina. A licensed local guide can help visitors understand the neighborhoods and workshops without turning a busy sightseeing day into a confusing maze of streets.
The day ends near Fes, with time to settle in and enjoy your surroundings. Accommodation, meals and any locally guided visits are discussed before confirming your trip so you know exactly what is included.
Day 6 of your 12 days grand morocco tour from casablanca begins around Fes. Your day is planned with comfortable travel intervals, opportunities for photographs and free time where conditions allow. The journey follows Ifrane, Midelt and Merzouga, taking you through a changing mix of local landscapes.
Ifrane is unusual for its tidy streets, alpine-style buildings and cooler mountain climate. It offers a pleasant contrast to Morocco's dry southern landscapes, especially during the transition between the Middle Atlas and the Sahara-bound roads. Midelt sits among changing mountain landscapes and is a useful break on the long journey between Fes and the desert. Travelers can enjoy a lunch stop here while watching the vegetation become noticeably drier as the road heads south. Merzouga is the desert village beside Erg Chebbi, where the landscape opens toward sweeping golden dunes. At sunset, the sand changes color quickly and the atmosphere becomes wonderfully quiet. Camp standards and transfers vary by package and are confirmed before travel.
If your confirmed plan includes an overnight desert camp, the camp category, dinner arrangements and your choice of camel or 4x4 transfer will be explained before booking. Sunset and sunrise are weather dependent and cannot be guaranteed, but time in the dunes is usually the most memorable part of the day.
Day 7 of your 12 days grand morocco tour from casablanca begins around Merzouga. Your day is planned with comfortable travel intervals, opportunities for photographs and free time where conditions allow. The journey follows Erg Chebbi, Khamlia and Rissani, taking you through a changing mix of local landscapes.
The Erg Chebbi dunes offer the classic Sahara scenery many visitors imagine: high ridgelines, soft sands and wide open horizons. A camel ride or a prearranged four-wheel-drive transfer can be used to reach a camp, with the exact arrangements depending on the weather and chosen experience. Khamlia is known for its Gnawa musical heritage and small-community atmosphere near Merzouga. A respectful visit can be a chance to listen to local musicians and learn about the cultural influences that reach across the Sahara region. Rissani has an important place in the history of the Tafilalt region and remains known for its lively market on designated market days. Its mud-brick architecture and palm groves help explain the trading heritage of the towns near Merzouga.
If your confirmed plan includes an overnight desert camp, the camp category, dinner arrangements and your choice of camel or 4x4 transfer will be explained before booking. Sunset and sunrise are weather dependent and cannot be guaranteed, but time in the dunes is usually the most memorable part of the day.
Day 8 of your 12 days grand morocco tour from casablanca begins around Merzouga. Your day is planned with comfortable travel intervals, opportunities for photographs and free time where conditions allow. The journey follows Todra Gorge and Dades Valley, taking you through a changing mix of local landscapes.
Todra Gorge is framed by towering rock walls and a narrow valley floor where a short walk is often possible. The area is dramatic even for travelers who do not want a long hike, with opportunities to watch local life beside the river and cliffs. Dades Valley is famous for folded rock formations, roadside kasbahs and its scenic gorge landscape. An overnight stop here breaks the journey toward Merzouga and allows travelers to appreciate the countryside beyond a quick roadside photograph.
If your confirmed plan includes an overnight desert camp, the camp category, dinner arrangements and your choice of camel or 4x4 transfer will be explained before booking. Sunset and sunrise are weather dependent and cannot be guaranteed, but time in the dunes is usually the most memorable part of the day.
Day 9 of your 12 days grand morocco tour from casablanca begins around Dades Valley. Your day is planned with comfortable travel intervals, opportunities for photographs and free time where conditions allow. The journey follows Skoura, Ouarzazate and Ait Ben Haddou, taking you through a changing mix of local landscapes.
Skoura is a palm-filled oasis landscape where traditional mud-brick houses and kasbahs sit between cultivated plots. The contrast of deep green palms against dry mountain colors is one of the most photogenic parts of the southern route. Ouarzazate is often called the gateway to the Sahara. Its kasbah scenery, film-making heritage and position between valleys make it a useful base for exploring southern Morocco without rushing the long mountain crossing. Ait Ben Haddou is a celebrated earthen fortified settlement and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its lanes and layered clay buildings are best appreciated on foot, with lovely views from higher parts of the village when weather and access permit.
The day ends near Ait Ben Haddou, with time to settle in and enjoy your surroundings. Accommodation, meals and any locally guided visits are discussed before confirming your trip so you know exactly what is included.
Day 10 of your 12 days grand morocco tour from casablanca begins around Ouarzazate. Your day is planned with comfortable travel intervals, opportunities for photographs and free time where conditions allow. The journey follows High Atlas Mountains and Marrakech, taking you through a changing mix of local landscapes.
The High Atlas Mountains form a dramatic natural barrier between Marrakech and the desert. The road moves past stone villages, terraced hillsides and high passes, and mountain weather may require flexible timing during winter and after heavy rain. In Marrakech, ochre walls, lively souks and historic courtyards create an energetic introduction to Morocco. The medina is most enjoyable with a little unhurried time, whether you choose a local guide or explore the main squares on foot. The city is also a practical starting point for the roads toward the Atlas Mountains.
The day ends near Marrakech, with time to settle in and enjoy your surroundings. Accommodation, meals and any locally guided visits are discussed before confirming your trip so you know exactly what is included.
Day 11 of your 12 days grand morocco tour from casablanca begins around Marrakech. Your day is planned with comfortable travel intervals, opportunities for photographs and free time where conditions allow. The journey follows Marrakech, taking you through a changing mix of local landscapes.
In Marrakech, ochre walls, lively souks and historic courtyards create an energetic introduction to Morocco. The medina is most enjoyable with a little unhurried time, whether you choose a local guide or explore the main squares on foot. The city is also a practical starting point for the roads toward the Atlas Mountains.
The day ends near Marrakech, with time to settle in and enjoy your surroundings. Accommodation, meals and any locally guided visits are discussed before confirming your trip so you know exactly what is included.
Day 12 of your 12 days grand morocco tour from casablanca begins around Marrakech. After breakfast, check out and prepare for the final section of the journey; the schedule leaves room for road conditions and relaxed stops. The journey follows Essaouira and Marrakech, taking you through a changing mix of local landscapes.
Essaouira is a laid-back coastal city with a compact medina, sea walls, craft shops and a lively working harbor. Strong Atlantic breezes and a relaxed café culture make it an appealing contrast to Marrakech's busy markets.In Marrakech, ochre walls, lively souks and historic courtyards create an energetic introduction to Morocco. The medina is most enjoyable with a little unhurried time, whether you choose a local guide or explore the main squares on foot. The city is also a practical starting point for the roads toward the Atlas Mountains. Essaouira is a laid-back coastal city with a compact medina, sea walls, craft shops and a lively working harbor. Strong Atlantic breezes and a relaxed café culture make it an appealing contrast to Marrakech's busy markets.
Finish the day in Marrakech at your agreed hotel, riad or suitable drop-off point. Do not book tight onward flight or train connections on the same evening, as travel times may change because of weather, traffic and photo stops.
Suggested from €1390 per person · indicative only
Suggested planning price from €1390 per person. This is an indicative draft rate, not a confirmed bookable offer; availability, final price and services depend on your dates, party size and choices.
Your personalized quote will confirm what is included, availability and the final rate before you book.
Typical services available for this itinerary are listed below. These are suggestions, not a confirmed inclusion list: your final booking confirmation determines the included services.
For mountain drives, historical walking visits and Sahara time, bring comfortable shoes, sun protection, layered clothing, a warm jacket for cooler evenings, personal medication, a reusable water bottle and a small overnight bag for the desert. Temperature changes between mountain cities and dunes can be significant.
See the main route stops for this 12-day itinerary. The map is illustrative rather than a live driving schedule.
Practical answers to help you plan your Morocco tour, including the route, accommodation and what to expect.
The sample itinerary shows the route and suggested stops. The driver, transport type, accommodation standard, meals, activities and admissions included in your booking will be confirmed in a written quote.
We can discuss private travel and possible shared departures when available. Shared departure dates are not guaranteed; please ask for your dates before making plans.
No. The suggested starting price of €1390 per traveler is a planning estimate based on comparable Morocco routes, not a confirmed offer. A final price depends on your dates, traveler count, and selected services.
For a private booking we can often adjust the pace, subject to reasonable driving distances and the locations you choose. Tell us your priorities and we will explain realistic options.
Spring and autumn are comfortable for many Moroccan regions. Mountain areas can be cold in winter, while the Sahara and inland cities can be extremely hot in summer. We adjust practical advice to your travel dates.
Use the enquiry button to send your travel dates, pickup place, number of guests and accommodation preferences. We will respond with a proposed itinerary and written quote.
Often yes. Ask in advance and we will explain the available transfer options and their cost for your specific camp.
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