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Classic · 11 days · 10 nights
11-Day Morocco Discovery Tour from Casablanca
This 11-day Morocco tour combines the country’s highlights in a well-paced adventure.
Duration
11 days · 10 nights
Starts
Casablanca
Ends
Casablanca (or Marrakech upon request)
Format
Private, with your own driver
Tour overview.
This 11-day Morocco tour combines the country’s highlights in a well-paced adventure. Explore the Atlantic coast in Casablanca and Rabat, wander Chefchaouen’s blue lanes, dive into the history of Fes, and experience the Sahara Desert with camel rides and starlit nights. Journey through the High Atlas Mountains, kasbahs, and valleys before arriving in vibrant Marrakech.
Day
01
Casablanca → Rabat
Pick-up in Casablanca (airport or hotel). Visit Hassan II Mosque, one of the world’s largest mosques. Continue to Rabat, Morocco’s capital. Explore Hassan Tower, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and Oudaya Kasbah. Overnight in Rabat.
Day
02
~5.5 hrs drive
Casablanca → Rabat → Chefchaouen
After breakfast, drive to Rabat, the capital city of Morocco. Visit Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the Kasbah of the Udayas. Continue north to Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains, the picturesque “Blue City.” Overnight stay in Chefchaouen.
Day
03
Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Meknes → Fes
Visit Roman ruins of Volubilis (UNESCO site). Continue to Meknes: Bab Mansour Gate, El Hedim Square. Arrive in Fes in the evening. Overnight in Fes.
Day
04
Full Day in Fes
Guided tour of the old medina: Al Quaraouiyine University, madrasas, tanneries, and artisan souks. Overnight in Fes.
Day
05
Sahara Desert
Fes → Ifrane → Azrou → Midelt → Merzouga
Stop in Ifrane, nicknamed “Switzerland of Morocco.”. Visit cedar forests of Azrou, home to Barbary macaques. Drive through Ziz Valley before reaching Merzouga. Camel trek into the Sahara dunes at sunset. Dinner, music, and stargazing in a luxury desert camp. Overnight in Merzouga desert camp.
Day
06
Sahara Desert → Todra Gorge → Dades Valley
Sunrise over the dunes, return by camel or 4x4. Visit Rissani market and Erfoud fossils. Explore Todra Gorge with its dramatic cliffs. Continue to Dades Valley, famous for its kasbahs and rock formations. Overnight in Dades Valley.
Day
07
Dades Valley → Rose Valley → Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou
Drive through Rose Valley and Skoura palm groves. Stop in Ouarzazate, “Hollywood of Morocco.”. Visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Overnight near Ait Ben Haddou.
Day
08
Ait Ben Haddou → High Atlas → Marrakech
Cross the High Atlas via Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260m). Arrive in Marrakech by late afternoon. Overnight in Marrakech.
Day
09
Full Day in Marrakech
Guided tour: Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace, Majorelle Gardens, Saadian Tombs, and the souks. Evening in Jemaa El-Fnaa Square with its storytellers and food stalls. Overnight in Marrakech.
Day
10
Marrakech → Casablanca
Free morning in Marrakech. Afternoon drive to Casablanca. Overnight in Casablanca.
Day
11
Departure from Casablanca
Transfer to Casablanca airport for your flight.
Good to know.
Best time to travel.
Spring (March–May) and Autumn (September–November) are the best seasons for this tour, with mild and pleasant weather. Winter is also a good option for the desert and southern regions, though the High Atlas mountains may have snow and cooler temperatures.
Nothing here is fixed.
This itinerary is a suggestion. We can tailor the trip to your interests, add days, or adjust the pace. Just contact us for customization.
What's included
- Private A/C vehicle + fuel
- English-speaking driver/guide
- 9 nights in Riads/hotels + 1 night luxury desert camp
- Camel rides (sunset & sunrise)
- Daily breakfasts + 2 dinners (desert & Dades Valley)
- Pick-up & drop-off
Not included
- Lunches & some dinners
- Entrance fees (~ €25 pp)
- Optional activities (quad biking, hammam, etc.)
Let's plan this trip together.
Every journey is shaped to the people on it. Tell us your dates, your pace, and what pulls you here — we’ll come back with a tailored itinerary and a clear quote.
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