Read about our 12-day Sahara desert trip plan from Casablanca. Morocco is well-known for its stunning characteristics and specifications, such as camel trekking along the Atlantic coast and the Atlas Mountains. With our travel adventure, you may make the most of your holiday by visiting every region of Morocco, beginning in Casablanca and ending in Marrakech.

DAY 1: CASABLANCA – RABAT – CHEFCHAOUEN

This tour departure Casablanca , available every day, including private transfers, organised by Private Marrakech Trips. After breakfast at your hotel, we begin our tour by taking you to Morocco's largest city, which is the centre of trade and industry, and you will visit the Hassan II mosque, which is built on the sea alongside the Atlantic Ocean. Later, we will take you to Rabat, where you will see the Royal Palace, the Mausoleum of Mohamed V, and the Hassan Tower, the tower of an unfinished mosque begun by the Almohad king. Take a break for lunch. Then we'll go to Chefchaouen via the Rif Slopes, where you'll get the opportunity to explore the wonderfully stunning city of Chefchaouen, where everything is positioned dramatically ascending up the mountains. Overnight in local hotel.

DAY 2: EXPLORING CHEFCHAOUEN

After breakfast in your riad, you will begin touring Chefchaouen, Morocco's "blue city." Chefchaouen, located at the foot of two higher mountains, is a lovely, one-of-a-kind city with whitewashed buildings and blue doors and windows. Chefchaouen, unlike many other regions of Morocco, was conquered by Spain, hence there is a strong impact of Spanish civilisation and Moorish architecture. Bed and Breakfast is included in your riad stay.

DAY 3: CHEFCHAOUAN – VOLUBILIS – MEKNES – FES

After breakfast, you will travel to Volubilis to visit the Roman city's remains. You will go to the holy city of Moulay Idriss, a pilgrimage site for all Moroccans. After that, you will go to Meknes to tour the Medina of Meknes, which includes the exquisite Tomb of Moulay Ismail, The Granary, The Square of Lehdim, and the Gate of Bab al Mansour. You will be able to tour the souks and unwind at one of the Square cafés. In the afternoon, you will travel to Fes, one of Morocco's most prominent royal capitals, where you will spend the evening.

DAY 4: FES GUIDED TOUR

After breakfast, you will begin your excursion to see the most spectacular sights in Fes. You'll see the medina (the ancient city), as well as its ramparts and lanes. View the well-known medieval tanneries. Discovering Karaouine Mosque, which was founded in 859 by Fatima Al-Fihri and is regarded the city's most Magnificent and Historic Religious Attraction. You will take a lunch break. Later, you will see Bou Inania Medersa's magnificent architectural masterpiece. Then there's the Attarin Medersa and the Neijarin Fountain, which are also ornamented structures. View the Fondouks, where donkeys and their owners congregate, as well as the souks, which sell handcrafts and food delicacies, copperware, and ceramics. Overnight accommodations in Fes include Bed and Breakfast.

DAY 5: FES – AZROU – MIDALET –ERRACHIDIA – ZIZ VALLEY – ERFOUD – MERZOUGA

After breakfast, we will depart Fes for Merzouga, passing through Ifran, Morocco's Switzerland, and Azrou, noted for its green-tiled rooftops and lovely cedar trees that are home to monkeys. After that, we'll transport you to Midelt for lunch. Continuing the journey into the Middle Atlas Mountains, seeing the nomadic people that dwell there. You will also be captivated by the vistas of volcanic rock and adjacent Errachidia's steep cliffs and Ziz Valley, which is encircled by palm palms. In the following station, Erfoud, you will have the opportunity to view a marble business filled with a variety of embellishments. Following that, we will proceed to Merzouga desert.

DAY 6: MERZOUGA – ERG CHEBBI DUNES

After breakfast, your trip will depart from the hotel and take you through the sand-sea dunes. You may also meet nomad families and observe their nomadic lifestyle. Before arriving in Khamlia, you will travel near to little Berber communities such as Tamrdanite. In Khamlia (a small desert community), you may listen to spiritual Gnawa music performed by the region's black residents. On our trip to the hotel, you will be delighted by the scenery of Ait Sareji Lake, which draws pink flamingos and other birds in the spring. Back to the hotel to recuperate and prepare for an adventure (camel trekking) in the desert's core. The beautiful sunset will be visible through the dunes as you make your way to the bivouac. You will savor Berber meals, listening to the drummers under the stars, and sleeping in a traditional tent (camel hair tent) in peace and tranquility.

DAY 7: MERZOUGA – RISSANI – ERFOUD – TINJDAD – TINGHIR – TODRA GORGES

The camel guy will wake you up early in the morning to watch the stunning sunrise in the desert, after which you will return to the camp for breakfast. Later, the camel guide returns you to the Auberge for a wash to revitalize your body. We travel to Rissani past Tafilalet's Ksours and Kasbahs. After seeing the Zaouia of Moulay Ali El-Charif, the mausoleum of the founder of the Glaoui dynasty, visitors must proceed to Rissani's local market and traditional souks. After that, we'll travel to Tinghir, stopping at Erfoud and Tinjdad for lunch before continuing on to Tinghir, where you may have a walk among the beautiful oasis palm trees.

DAY 8: TODRA GORGES - DADES VALLEY – EL KELAA M’GOUNA – SKOURA – OUARZAZATE

After breakfast, you will continue your tour from Todra Gorges, we drive through the valley of Dades, admiring the region's magnificent views, and we visit Dades Gorges. Following that, we will take you over the beautiful Pist "Mil Kasbah," which is only accessible through 4x4, passing by amazing Berber towns like as "Boutaghrar." In addition, you will get the opportunity to meet several Berber nomads who live in caves. Then proceed to El Kelaa M'gouna (the Valley of Roses) for lunch before continuing to Ouarzazate via the lovely oasis of the palm grove in Skoura, where you can visit several unique Kasbahs such as Amerhidil Kasbah till arriving in Ouarzazate.

DAY 9: OUARZAZATE - AIT BENHADDOU – ESSAOUIRA

Following breakfast, head for Marrakech. By visiting the Atlas Studios, which house some of the world's greatest film studios, such as Lawrence of Arabia, Jewel of the Nile, The Mummy, Gladiator, and The Man Who Would Be King. Then continue on to the unique Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, a Unesco World Heritage Site. Following that, you will traverse the Atlas mountains through Taroudant, stopping along the road to take in the scenery, before arriving in Essaouira located at Atlantic coast.

DAY 10: EXPLORING ESSAOUIRA

After you've had your meal, begin your exploration of the city. You'll tour the Skala Fortress, travel through the medina alleys, and witness hundreds of handicrafts. Today we will take you to enjoy your lunch in a Moroccan style, with freshly prepared fish. Essaouira is known as the "City of Winds," and it attracts surfers from all over the world. Overnight in a nearby hotel.

DAY 11: ESSAOUIRA – CHICHAOUA – MARRAKECH

After breakfast in your riad, we transport you about 20 km out of Essaouira to one of Morocco's most beautiful and pristine beaches, "Sidi Kaouki," for a half-day of swimming, resting, and enjoying a fantastic lunch. Later, we will transport you back to Marrakech from Essaouira.

DAY 12: MARRAKECH, TOUR AND VISIT THE CITY WITH LOCAL GUIDE - TRANSFER TO CASABLANCA

After breakfast, you will embark on a full-day exploration of Marrakech. By immersing yourself in the red city, you will explore the most stunning palaces and landmarks of Marrakech, such as the 19th century Bahia Palace, the 16th century Saadian Tombs, the Koutoubia Mosque, and the Majorelle Garden. You'll also go to the famed Souks, where merchants offer everything from leather to carpets to garments to spices to kaftans. We will transport you to the airport at the time of your flight.

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