Casablanca and Rabat
Visit Hassan II Mosque, Habous Quarter, Corniche, Hassan Tower, and Oudaya Kasbah.
Private Morocco Desert Tour from Casablanca
Casablanca 2nd Desert Tours 12 Days
Discover Morocco on a private 12-day grand desert tour from Casablanca through Rabat, Chefchaouen, Meknes, Volubilis, Fes, Erfoud, Merzouga Sahara, Todra Gorges, Dades Valley, Rose Valley, Ouarzazate, Ait Benhaddou, Marrakech, Essaouira, and back to Casablanca. This itinerary combines imperial cities, the Sahara Desert, kasbah routes, Atlantic coast, mountain scenery, and Morocco’s blue city.
Grand Morocco Route
Travel from Casablanca through imperial cities, the Sahara, Marrakech, Essaouira, and back.
Sahara Desert Adventure
Explore Erg Chebbi dunes, nomad life, Khamlia village, camel trekking, and desert camp.
Cities, Kasbahs & Coast
Visit Rabat, Chefchaouen, Fes, Ouarzazate, Ait Benhaddou, Marrakech, and Essaouira.
Overview
Overview of this 12-day Casablanca desert tour
This second 12 days Morocco itinerary from Casablanca is designed for travelers who want a private grand tour including Casablanca, Rabat, Chefchaouen, Fes, the Sahara Desert, southern valleys, Marrakech, Essaouira, and Morocco’s four imperial cities.
The journey starts with Casablanca and Rabat before continuing to Chefchaouen and Fes. From Fes, the route goes south through the Middle Atlas, Erfoud, and Merzouga for a full Sahara experience with camel trekking, nomad visits, and a desert camp night.
After Merzouga, the tour continues through Todra Gorges, Dades Valley, Rose Valley, Ouarzazate, Ait Benhaddou, and the High Atlas Mountains to Marrakech. The final part of the itinerary includes Essaouira and a coastal return to Casablanca.
Best for
Travelers who want Casablanca, Rabat, Chefchaouen, Fes, Merzouga Desert, Marrakech, Essaouira, and the imperial cities in one route.
Route highlights
Casablanca, Rabat, Chefchaouen, Meknes, Volubilis, Fes, Erfoud, Merzouga, Todra Gorges, Dades, Ouarzazate, Marrakech, Essaouira.
Tour style
Private transport, guided city visits, camel trekking, desert camp, kasbah route, cultural stops, and Atlantic coast discovery.
Good to know
This second itinerary can be customized according to your travel dates, hotel category, group size, and preferred pace.
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Tour information
Helpful details before you book
Discover the main highlights, inclusions, exclusions, and useful notes before confirming this private 12-day Morocco desert tour from Casablanca.
Casablanca • Rabat • Chefchaouen • Fes • Merzouga • Marrakech • Essaouira
Highlights
Top momentsChefchaouen blue city
Discover the peaceful blue city in the Rif Mountains before continuing toward Fes.
Meknes and Volubilis
Explore imperial Meknes and the Roman ruins of Volubilis on the route to Fes.
Fes cultural visit
Discover Fes medina, the Royal Palace area, tanneries, Mellah, and historic monuments.
Erfoud and Merzouga
Travel through Ziz Valley, Rissani, Erfoud, fossil areas, and reach the golden dunes of Merzouga.
Sahara camp experience
Enjoy camel trekking, sunset dunes, Berber camp night, nomad visit, and desert landscapes.
Todra and Dades
Visit Todra Gorges, Dades Valley, Rose Valley, kasbahs, and southern Morocco scenery.
Ouarzazate and Ait Benhaddou
Discover film studios, kasbah architecture, Ait Benhaddou, and the High Atlas route.
Marrakech and Essaouira
Finish with Marrakech’s medina, souks, Jemaa el-Fna, and the Atlantic coastal city of Essaouira.
This route offers a full private Morocco circuit with imperial cities, Sahara desert, mountains, kasbahs, and coast.
Price Includes
IncludedPickup in Casablanca
Pickup from your hotel, airport, or agreed location in Casablanca is included.
Private transport
Comfortable private A/C vehicle with driver during the full 12-day route.
Hotels and riads
Accommodation in selected hotels and riads according to your confirmed package.
Desert camp
Overnight stay in a Berber desert camp in Merzouga is included according to package.
Camel trekking
Camel ride in Erg Chebbi dunes for sunset and desert camp experience.
Breakfasts and selected dinners
Meals are included according to the accommodation category and confirmed booking.
Guided city visits
Guided cultural visits in major cities can be included according to your confirmed tour package.
Scenic and cultural stops
Stops in Rabat, Chefchaouen, Meknes, Volubilis, Fes, Erfoud, Merzouga, Dades, Ouarzazate, Marrakech, and Essaouira.
Drop-off in Casablanca
The tour ends with drop-off at Casablanca hotel, airport, or another agreed location.
Final inclusions may vary depending on your accommodation level and confirmed booking details.
Price Excludes
Not includedLunches and drinks
Daily lunches and beverages are not included unless clearly mentioned in your confirmed package.
Entrance fees
Tickets for monuments, museums, gardens, studios, kasbahs, and optional visits are not included.
Tips and gratuities
Tips for driver, guides, camp staff, and hotel teams are optional and not included.
Personal expenses
Shopping, souvenirs, snacks, hammam, and other personal purchases are not included.
Extra upgrades and customized services can usually be arranged during booking.
Good to Know
Helpful tipsPrivate format
This is a private tour, so timing and stops can be adapted whenever possible.
Desert timing
Camel ride, sunset, and sunrise timing may vary depending on season and weather.
What to pack
Bring comfortable shoes and layered clothing for cities, mountains, desert nights, and coastal evenings.
Long drives
Some days include long road travel, with scenic breaks and photo stops along the way.
Accommodation category
You can request standard, superior, or luxury options depending on your comfort level.
Send your dates, group size, and preferred comfort level to receive the exact quote.
Need a personalized quote?
Tell us your travel dates, group size, and preferred comfort level, and we will prepare your private offer.
Day by day itinerary
Tour details for each day
Explore the full route of this 12 days Morocco desert tour from Casablanca, including Rabat, Chefchaouen, Fes, Merzouga, Dades Valley, Ouarzazate, Marrakech, Essaouira, and return to Casablanca.
Day 1 Casablanca – Rabat
Your driver will meet you in Casablanca and begin the tour with the city’s main highlights. Visit Hassan II Mosque, the Habous Quarter, and the Corniche along the Atlantic coast. After lunch in Casablanca, continue to Rabat, Morocco’s capital. Visit Hassan Tower and the Oudaya Kasbah before settling into your riad in the medina for dinner and overnight stay.
- Pickup in Casablanca
- Visit Hassan II Mosque
- Explore Habous Quarter and Corniche
- Continue to Rabat
- Overnight stay in Rabat
Day 2 Rabat – Chefchaouen
After breakfast, continue your journey from Rabat toward the Rif Mountains and Chefchaouen. On arrival, enjoy free time to explore the peaceful blue streets, local shops, small squares, and mountain atmosphere of this charming town. Overnight stay in Chefchaouen.
- Breakfast in Rabat
- Drive toward the Rif Mountains
- Arrival in Chefchaouen
- Free time in the blue medina
- Overnight stay in Chefchaouen
Day 3 Chefchaouen – Meknes – Volubilis – Fes
Leave Chefchaouen and travel toward Meknes and Volubilis. Discover Meknes, one of Morocco’s imperial cities, then visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis with its ancient columns, mosaics, and historic remains. Continue to Fes for dinner and overnight stay in a riad or hotel.
- Departure from Chefchaouen
- Visit Meknes
- Explore Volubilis Roman ruins
- Continue to Fes
- Overnight stay in Fes
Day 4 Exploring Fes City
Spend the day exploring Fes, one of Morocco’s most important cultural and spiritual cities. Discover the old medina, the Royal Palace area, the Mellah, traditional artisan quarters, historical monuments, tanneries, and lively souks. Return to your riad for overnight stay.
- Guided discovery of Fes
- Explore the old medina
- Visit Royal Palace area and Mellah
- See tanneries and artisan quarters
- Overnight stay in Fes
Day 5 Fes – Erfoud – Merzouga
Travel from Fes toward the southeast through changing mountain and valley landscapes. Pass through Errachidia, Ziz Valley, Rissani, and Erfoud, where you can visit a fossil museum or fossil workshop. Continue to Merzouga, a small desert town near the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. Overnight stay near the dunes.
- Departure from Fes
- Drive through Errachidia and Ziz Valley
- Pass Rissani and Erfoud
- Optional fossil museum or workshop visit
- Overnight stay in Merzouga
Day 6 Sahara Desert Exploration and Camel Trekking
After breakfast, explore the Erg Chebbi desert area and visit nomad families living near the dunes. Continue to Khamlia village, known for Gnawa music and local traditions. Later, ride camels across the dunes and enjoy sunset from the sand hills. Spend the night in a Berber desert camp under the stars.
- Explore Erg Chebbi dunes
- Visit nomad families
- Discover Khamlia village
- Camel trekking at sunset
- Overnight stay in desert camp
Day 7 Merzouga – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley
Wake early to admire sunrise over the dunes, then return from the desert camp. After breakfast, depart toward Tinghir and Todra Gorges, one of Morocco’s most impressive canyon landscapes. Continue to Dades Valley, where dinner and overnight stay will be in a hotel.
- Sahara sunrise
- Return from desert camp
- Drive to Tinghir
- Visit Todra Gorges
- Overnight stay in Dades Valley
Day 8 Dades Valley – Rose Valley – Skoura – Ouarzazate
After breakfast, travel through Dades Valley and continue toward Kalaa M’gouna, known as the rose city. Pass through Rose Valley, kasbah landscapes, and Skoura oasis. Visit Kasbah Amridil if time allows, then continue to Ouarzazate for overnight stay.
- Drive through Dades Valley
- Visit Rose Valley area
- Pass Kalaa M’gouna
- Explore Skoura and Kasbah Amridil area
- Overnight stay in Ouarzazate
Day 9 Ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou – Telouet – Marrakech
Discover Ouarzazate, known for its film studios and desert gateway atmosphere. Continue to Ait Benhaddou, the famous UNESCO World Heritage fortified village. After lunch, cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n Tichka pass and continue to Marrakech for dinner and overnight stay in a riad.
- Visit Ouarzazate
- Explore Ait Benhaddou
- Pass Telouet area
- Cross Tizi n Tichka
- Overnight stay in Marrakech
Day 10 Marrakech Cultural Visit
Spend the day exploring Marrakech, the red city. Visit Koutoubia Mosque, Saadian Tombs, Menara Garden, Bahia Palace, the medina, and traditional souks. In the evening, enjoy the lively atmosphere of Jemaa el-Fna square before returning to your hotel or riad.
- Guided Marrakech visit
- Visit Koutoubia and Saadian Tombs
- See Menara Garden and Bahia Palace
- Explore souks and medina
- Evening at Jemaa el-Fna
Day 11 Marrakech – Essaouira
Leave Marrakech in the morning and travel to Essaouira, a UNESCO-listed coastal city known for its fishing port, medina, Skalla ramparts, Jewish quarter, traditional souks, art galleries, and woodcraft shops. Enjoy sunset by the sea before dinner and overnight stay in a riad or hotel.
- Departure from Marrakech
- Drive to Essaouira
- Visit fishing port and medina
- Explore Skalla and souks
- Overnight stay in Essaouira
Day 12 Essaouira – Casablanca
After breakfast, follow the Atlantic coastal road back toward Casablanca, enjoying sea views and scenic stops along the way. On arrival, you will be dropped off at your hotel or at the airport depending on your departure time, marking the end of your 12-day Morocco tour.
- Breakfast in Essaouira
- Coastal drive toward Casablanca
- Scenic stops depending on timing
- Drop-off at hotel or airport
- End of the tour
Important Important information about this tour
This itinerary is a suggested private travel plan. If it does not fully match your needs, the route can be adjusted according to your dates, travel pace, accommodation category, and preferred destinations.
- All tours are private and customizable
- You can modify destinations, stop duration, or hotel category
- Pricing depends on group size, season, and accommodation level
- The larger the group, the lower the price per person in many cases
- Contact us for an exact personalized quotation
Another version of this itinerary is also available: 12 days in Morocco itinerary.
Travel planning
Plan this Morocco tour with confidence
This second 12-day itinerary can be adjusted to your dates, travel pace, and comfort level.
What this tour offers
Private transport, imperial cities, Chefchaouen, Merzouga desert camp, kasbah route, Marrakech, Essaouira, and Casablanca return.
Flexible comfort levels
Choose standard, superior, or luxury accommodation depending on your travel style and budget.
Private experience
The route is private, allowing more flexibility with stops, timing, and daily rhythm.
Easy customization
If you want a different route balance, hotel category, or pace, a customized version can be arranged.
Important: This is a suggested private route starting and ending in Casablanca. It can be customized based on your travel dates, group size, and preferences.
How pricing works
The final price depends on group size, season, and accommodation category. In general, the more people joining the tour, the lower the price per person.
Contact us with your travel dates and group size to receive an exact quote for this 12 days Morocco tour from Casablanca.
What Our Guests Say
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This route gave us everything: imperial cities, desert, mountains, Marrakech, and Essaouira. Very smooth and private.
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The Sahara camp and Chefchaouen were unforgettable. The itinerary had a great balance of culture and landscapes.
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Excellent private tour from Casablanca. We loved Fes, Merzouga, Marrakech, and the final stop in Essaouira.
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Quick FAQ
Does this tour start in Casablanca? Yes, this private 12-day tour starts in Casablanca.
Does this tour end in Casablanca? Yes, it ends with drop-off in Casablanca at your hotel or airport.
Is Chefchaouen included? Yes, Chefchaouen is included near the beginning of the route.
Is Fes included? Yes, the itinerary includes Fes with time for cultural discovery.
Is Merzouga Desert included? Yes, Merzouga is included with camel trekking and desert camp experience.
Are Marrakech and Essaouira included? Yes, both Marrakech and Essaouira are included in the final part of the route.
Can this itinerary be customized? Yes, the route, hotels, and travel pace can be customized.
How do I get the final price? Send your travel dates, group size, and preferred comfort level for a personalized quote.
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